2021 GL 1.2L-M/T Horsepower 82 hp

Suzuki Philippines is bringing its Auto Festival to SM City Cabanatuan for some fun-filled events and good vibes, which will be held at the Main Atrium of the mall from October 28 to 29, 2023. Expect at least six of the brand’s iconic Suzuki cars to be at the event, with tons of highly entertaining activities spread over the weekend to Novo Ecijanos and other car enthusiasts from neighboring provinces. These fun-filled games and activities will be held throughout the festival for visitors of all

High-riding crossovers and SUVs currently dominate the Philippine market. However, some buyers still want to get their hands on a sedan that offers a more compact and comfortable mode of transportation. With that in mind, we have created a list of sedans under ₱1 million you can buy today. Note that some entries are just variants, while others include the entire model range. The list is also not in any particular order. Also read: The Top 10 Cheapest Cars in the Philippines in 2022 Toyota Vios (

Throughout 2022, the Philippines has experienced hardship and calamity left and right. From raging typhoons to runaway inflation, it seems the year decided not to be kind to the resilient Filipinos. That same resiliency can be found in the robust car market that sells some of the cheapest cars we've seen in a decade. Here we round up 10 of the cheapest cars available to Filipino buyers, and if you stick around to the last vehicle, there is a bonus choice that may prove interesting to many. 10. C

One of Suzuki’s most famous people carriers will soon come with numerous exterior and interior upgrades, but it’s made even better as it will soon boast a mild-hybrid powerplant. Dubbed by Suzuki as the “Smart Hybrid Technology,” it utilizes a K15 engine that’s mated to an integrated starter generator (ISG) and a 6Ah 12-volt lithium-ion battery. Power to the wheels continues to be sent through a 4-speed automatic transmission. Factory rated to put out 104.7 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and torque lev

Kia has announced the pricing for its 2025 Kia K4 sedan in the USA. With a starting price of USD 23,145, it is not only cheaper than the Honda Civic and the Toyota Corolla, but is also one of the cheapest cars in the country. Two engine options are available: a 147 PS/178 Nm 2.0-liter inline-4 for the base models and a 190 PS/265 Nm turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-4 for the GT-Line Turbo variant; both of which come with an 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The K4 will start arriving

Following the passage of Executive Order 62, Toyota Motor Philippines and Lexus Philippines have slashed prices of their Japan-made hybrid models. Executive Order 62 has slashed tariffs on hybrids and plug-in hybrids made in countries not covered by existing free trade agreement. For Toyota and Lexus, only imported-from-Japan hybrid models are seeing price cuts. Hybrid variants of the Corolla Cross, Camry, Yaris Cross, and Innova Zenix, which are sourced from neighbouring Southeast Asian countri

This is the Mazda EZ-6, a rear-wheel drive D-segment sedan developed in partnership with Changan. It looks like a successor to the Mazda 6, but it’s not, as this is a China-only model. Available either a battery EV (BEV) or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model, the EZ-6 will go on sale in China by the end of this year. The BEV will have a 66.8 kWh battery while the PHEV will pair a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired to either a 19.4 kWh or 28.4 kWh battery. The BEV will have a claimed driving range of 600 km

Honda just showed off their new, sleeker logo. It's going to start popping up on their electric vehicles from 2026. You know that classic 'H' logo that's been around since 1981? It's been on every Honda car for the last 50 years. Well, they've given it a cool makeover. Honda's really pushing into the future with a plan to go all-in on electric and fuel-cell vehicles by 2040. They dropped the news about the fresh 'H' logo at CES 2024 in Vegas. It's more than just a new look, though. It's all abou

Though it's never been zipping around in the Philippines, chances are you've spotted this adorable electric chariot in a photo or two. It's been the talk of the town in Japan and Europe, but now, Honda Japan's dropped a bit of a news bomb: they're wrapping up its production in January 2024. So, it's adios to the Honda e! Built with love at the Saitama plant, the Honda e's European vacation is coming to an end too. Honda Europe spilled the beans to Top Gear, saying "No more orders for this electr

DISCLOSURE: Chery Auto Philippines kindly lent me a 2023 Chery Tiggo 5x Pro Hybrid for eight days. It arrived with a full tank of fuel and loaded RFID cards. Hybrid vehicles are on the rise in the Philippine market, with more and more automakers bringing in electrified models to get a piece of this increasingly lucrative pie. Chery Auto Philippines is riding on this trend by introducing the Chery Tiggo 5x Pro Hybrid. It is the most affordable “hybrid” the automaker has in its lineup that offers

DISCLOSURE: Nissan Philippines Inc. kindly lent me a 2023 Nissan Terra Sport for one week. It arrived with a full tank of fuel and loaded RFID cards. Special-edition vehicles typically bring something fresh to the market. They often have features previously unavailable with the nameplate to differentiate them from the standard model. This is what Nissan Philippines did with the Nissan Terra Sport as it reignites the nameplate with a few aesthetic additions that give the vehicle a new lease on li

December is upon us, and Chery Auto Philippines is set to offer attractive deals this Christmas season until December 31, 2023. Together with partner banks BDO, BPI, China Bank Savings, Eastwest Bank, Genesis Capital Financing Inc., Maybank, PNB, PS Bank, and RCBC, Chery Auto Philippines is offering new special promos for all its models. Customers who will purchase Chery models can choose from the following deals: MODEL ALL-IN LOW DOWNPAYMENT SAVINGS LOW MONTHLY* Tiggo 2 Pro Php 15,000 Php 145,0

When the opportunity for a long weekend presents itself, you take it as a break from your busy work week. It's a great time to go on a road trip or catch up with friends. That’s precisely what I did with my recent Hyundai Stargazer test unit on loan. It was the perfect opportunity to test if the South Korean 7-seater had what it took to be the ultimate “barkada” mobile and if it had what it took to be a proper multi-purpose vehicle. The road trip we would embark on would start in Quezon City and

The Philippine distributor of GAC and Peugeot vehicles, Astara, officially announces that it is adding Chinese commercial vehicle brand JMC to its local lineup. Astara has been appointed as the exclusive importer of JMC's pick-up vehicles in the Philippines, encompassing the distribution of new vehicles, parts, and services. This operation strengthens Astara’s relationship with China's JMC, after successfully operating the brand's business in Chile, Bolivia and Colombia since 2019. Astara’s dist