Toyota Motor Philippines has added a new variant to its venerable Toyota Innova. A quick look at the brand’s official website reveals that the new model is called the Innova XE. It sits just below the Innova E model in terms of pricing and specifications. On the outside, the new XE variant looks similar to the J model as it ditches the 16-inch alloy wheels from the E variant and replaces them with steel wheels with plastic covers. However, despite the shift to steel wheels, the tire sizing remai

For many, Metro Manila’s increasing pace to "Carmageddon hell" means that relocating or moving permanently outside the capital is proving to be a better and much more refreshing solution. That can mean settling in an urban center, not within Metro Manila, and retaining your work orientation there. That can also mean putting up your own farm and being self-sustainable by growing the food needed for personal consumption. The latter option has been a go-to choice for many an urbanite. And putting u

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 all-new Toyota Innova (also called the “Innova Hycross” and "Innova Zenix") is slated for launch sometime in November 2022 and everyone is scrambling to get all the juicy details. Our last update was a teaser photo that Toyota Indonesia posted on Facebook. With a little help from Photoshop, we were able to bring to light exterior details like the hexagonal front grill and the aggressive lower bumper openings. But reporters from Indonesian outlet Kompas were able to capture a fairly large Toy

Certainly, there are tons of reasons why people choose a particular car, but for Filipinos who opt to get a Toyota Innova, affordability is vital. It looks great, it performs satisfyingly, it has an enormous amount of cabin space, it's fuel-efficient, and most importantly, it costs cheaper than other MPVs in the category. How much does it cost in the local market? There are six Toyota Innova variants to choose from here in the country. The entry-level Innova J Manual costs PHP1,186,000, while th

First proof of the FWD Innova? Spotted in Thailand but likely for development Indonesia remains hub for all-new FWD Innova Ever since it supplanted the Toyota Kijang, the Toyota Innova has acquired not as it were the liberal seating course of action so adored by Indonesians but moreover the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) format which is critical given Indonesia’s sloping landscape. In any case, there's a gigantic chance that the next-gen Innova may switch to front-wheel-drive (FWD). Over the weekend, a