Disclosure: GAC Philippines lent us the unit for seven days with a full gas tank and access to its two RFID cards with ₱1,000 worth of load. The words Chinese and luxury aren’t typically associated with one another, as most will see cars from mainland China as cheap and disposable. However, that statement is slowly changing as a new generation of Chinese vehicles shows they can keep up with established Japanese, European, and American brands. These new Chinese vehicles are like uncut gems ready

One of the 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross’ biggest selling points is its 225 mm ground clearance. Arguably, much has been written about how its raised clearance from the tarmac is the highest in its class. Its a rarity in the entry-level, multipurpose vehicle (MPV) segment that includes the following: Suzuki Ertiga (180 mm) JAC M3 (170 mm) Maxus G50 (150 to 160 mm) Toyota Avanza/Toyota Veloz (190 mm) Honda BR-V (190 mm) But how exactly does that high ground clearance benefit the potential Xpander

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is looking into putting up a new model assembly line in the Philippines, depending on government incentives. “They want to get into, probably, a new model assembly that they have not disclosed yet,” said Senior Trade Representative Dita Angara-Mathay in a February 17, 2023 report in the Philippine Daily Inquirer. “So, that’s really contingent on our CARS Program,” she added. Angara-Mathay was referring to the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Progr

The 2023 Toyota Innova is one of the most-awaited multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) in the Philippines. Debuting in Indonesia on November 2022, one of the headlines for the newest iteration of Toyota’s popular MPV is the dropping of the venerable 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine in favor of a hybrid drivetrain. Although there is no word yet on when the all-new Innova will arrive in the Philippines, it will face another large seven-seater with a mild-hybrid powerplant – the Geely Okavango. For this electr

The popularity of sport utility vehicles in our time doesn’t only rely on attractive looks and capacity. People nowadays are mindful of the differences between brand models, and that goes the same with Isuzu mu-X. The mu-X is a seven-seater mid-size SUV that was introduced by its Japanese automaker Isuzu in 2013 as the successor of the Isuzu MU-7. According to Isuzu, its name mu-X stands for “Makes U Xcited”. 2022 Isuzu mu-X’s Engine and Color Variants The 2022 Isuzu mu-X is available in five va

When buying cars in the Philippines, the ultimate test for value for money it's not only for maintenance costs but most importantly, fuel efficiency. Today let's take a peek on the fuel efficiency of the 2022 Nissan Terra. The Nissan Terra currently has four different variants, the 2.5 L 4X2 MT, the 2.5 VL 4X2 AT, the 2.5 VL 4X2 AT, and the top of the trim 2.5 VL 4X4 AT. All of these variants share the same engine. It is a 2.5 liter inline-4 cylinder DOHC YD25DDTi turbo diesel engine. This engin