Remember the saying, “So close that you can almost taste it”? That seems to be the case with Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), which is aiming to have at least 50 dealerships nationwide by the end of 2023. The Japanese carmaker announced in a June 2023 press statement that construction of its 49th dealer, Isuzu Valenzuela, has kicked off. “As part of our ‘Road to 50’ program we continue to expand our reach to more cities in the provinces and now in the Metro,” said IPC president Tetsuya Fujit

There will always be a market for the seven-seater sport-utility vehicle (SUV), as long as people want to take the whole family on a road trip during long weekends. Be it on the coastal roads of Ilocos or the twisty mountain roads of Rizal, these three-row behemoths will always be a common sight. But what’s the best seven-seater SUV for you and your loved ones? Here are five of the market’s best that you can consider. The fan favorite: Toyota Fortuner As it has been for nearly 20 years, the Toyo

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) may not have four hummingbirds, three French hens, and two turtle doves, but it has enough deals to fill your 12 days of Christmas with cars. In a December 2022 press statement, the carmaker announced that it is offering three promos for 12 Toyota models until Dec. 31, 2022. These include: Pay Low – 15-percent downpayment, 60 months to pay, includes free insurance, three-year LTO registration with no chattel mortgage Pay Light – 50-percent downpayment, 60 months to

The Isuzu mu-X is the “perfect SUV,” according to its manufacturer. It has the safest and most technologically advanced platform in the market. The mu-X has an Advanced Driver Assist System with passive and safety features to let you efficiently drive the large vehicle. Currently priced at Php 1.595 million for the RZ4E 4x2 LS AT, all the way up to Php 2.460 million for the top-of-the-line 3.0 4x4 LS-E AT, the mu-X has created a following and reputation that can already rival the Toyota Fortuner

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

The Toyota Fortuner is essentially a 7-seater SUV version of the Toyota Hilux. It’s mechanically identical as the Hilux, sharing the same ladder frame chassis as well as the 2.4-litre intercooled VNT turbo diesel and 6-speed automatic transmission. Of course, the Fortuner also has a 2.7-litre naturally aspirated petrol-powered variant, but it’s a rather weak engine and that’s not the one that you want. Like the Hilux, the Toyota Fortuner also comes with A-TRC. Short for Active Traction Control,