The all-new Toyota Zenix is now officially on sale in the Philippines and will be sold alongside the previous-generation Innova. This new multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) will come in two variants: the non-hybrid V and the hybrid Q. Given that the Innova G (₱1,657,000) and the Zenix V (₱1,670,000) cost around the same, is it more worthwhile to get a plush Innova or go for the base-model Zenix? We find out in this edition of Spec Showdown. Zenix more attractive The all-new Zenix may look like an evolu

A Mitsubishi Xpander multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) is a fuel saver? ‘Tis true! Normally, entry-level utility vehicles and fuel-saving are mutually exclusive terms. That is because their gas-fed engines, lacking forced induction and dealing with such a heavy body, make these four-wheelers petrol guzzlers. However, the Mitsubishi Xpander (and its chunkier Xpander Cross sibling) seems to have gotten the right balance of seven-seat practicality and fuel-sipping. This was proven in a 2018 fuel economy

The Honda WR-V subcompact crossover, which was launched in Indonesia on Nov. 2, 2022, seems like a logical move for Honda Cars. Using the platform and the proven mechanicals from the all-new Honda BR-V multi-purpose vehicle, the WR-V is expected to attract young professionals (whom Honda Cars Indonesia calls the “hustlers”) and small families that want to move up from a regular subcompact sedan or hatchback. However, the Honda seems a little late to the party, especially since the Toyota Raize a

(Images from Honda PH) We all miss the Honda Jazz. Or the Honda Fit, if you're highbrow. Whatever, we talk about the same thing. The same micro-compact hatch from Honda that has been the official vehicle of choice of second-generation Honda boys, the ones that got over the Civic, or those who have not had the chance to own one. Well, you can still own a cool Honda car nowadays that isn't as same vibe as family car as the Honda City, or as pricey as the new Civic. I'm sure, you have heard of the

After dominating the segment for years, the Honda BR-V now has a worthy contender in the form of the all-new 2020 Mitsubishi Xpander. The new 7-seater B-segment SUV arrives in with its facelifted form with 1 variant to offer and is locally assembled (CKD) in Pekan. Sure enough, MMM announced recently that demand for the Xpander has far exceeded the Pekan plant’s production limit for the year 2020 and new bookings will be receiving the 2021-year model make instead. So, how does it compare against

Seen quite a number of Type R OTR but not the Yaris GR but maybe that because the Yaris is still new. But if I’m given a choice between the two I would definitely choose the Yaris because of the looks plus, it’s cheaper! What say you guys? 1) I still go for the Type R! Haha Yes, it’s a little pricey but got more space than the Yaris 2) I agree bro, the GR looks better than the weird looking Type R. I think the Yaris looks more like a hot hatch than the Type R. haha 3) If looks, of course lah I c