The Philippines won’t be the only ASEAN market that will get the upcoming 2024 Toyota Wigo with the smaller 1.0-liter engine. Toyota launched the new Wigo in Cambodia on July 11, 2023, alongside the Toyota Yaris Cross. According to our friends from sister publication WapCar, the subcompact hatchback is powered by a 1.0-liter, twin-cam, 12-valve inline-3 gasoline engine producing 68 PS and 91 Nm of torque. This is mated solely to the Daihatsu Dual-Mode Continuously Variable Transmission (D-CVT) f

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is on a roll, with several new models in the pipeline for 2023. From the upcoming Toyota Innova to the new Toyota Yaris Cross, which both come with hybrid drivetrains, the Japanese carmaker seems hell-bent on cementing its position as the Philippines' number-one car manufacturer. It may get a further boost if it decides to bring in the all-new Toyota C-HR, which is due to debut globally on June 26, 2023. Radical styling The C-HR has long had fans in the Philippines

The all-new 2023 Toyota Wigo has made its debut in the ASEAN, with Malaysia getting the Perodua Axia and Indonesia getting the Toyota Agya and the Daihatsu Ayla. While all three versions are the Wigo, with slightly altered specifications for their respective market, they each bring something unique to the table. The arrival of these new models got us thinking, how does this compare to the Toyota Wigo we currently have in the Philippine market? Are they better because they are more modern, or doe

Never have I encountered someone who hasn't wished even once in his life to ride inside one of the latest and most sought-after SUVs of our time with his family, as SUV models nowadays are becoming a lot competitive and impressive. Several highly competitive contenders are in the segment already, but some of them look up to Nissan's Terra. What's so special about the Terra? Can it top the performance of one of its closest rivals in the category, Isuzu mu-X? Engine and Transmission Based on the e

What is the most impressive car for you? The ones that are capable to take you on an off-road adventure, or maybe a high-functioning SUV? Lately, I find the 2022 version of the Honda Brio impressive as the model has successfully broken its boundaries as a small car. Sometimes we tend to ignore the beauty and the capabilities of a small car like the Brio. But little that we know, its Japanese automaker is capable of intelligently upgrading it to become more attractive than before. It has been aro

Looking for a family ride which offers both power and versatility? Why not try the best-selling PPV in the Philippine market – the Toyota Fortuner! The Toyota Fortuner has been around the market for a while now, and it has been a top choice for PPV users. PPV stands for Pickup Platform Vehicle. Usually, these are also classified as midsize SUVs (yes they’re midsize even if they’re huge) or Sports Utility Vehicles. PPVs mainly come from pickup trucks that had an outer shell. Later on, the shell w