The affordable 7-seater segment in the Philippines is still going strong, with multiple entries available to answer the call of families looking for a vehicle that can meet their needs while on a budget. The likes of the Mitsubishi Xpander, Toyota Veloz, and Honda BR-V all fit in this segment, all vying for a spot in the very lucrative market. That said, we will look at the Mitsubishi Xpander and figure out why it's still a family and fan favorite and why many still buy the affordable 7-seater.

Ever since the all-new Toyota Vios launched on August 2022, everybody else in ASEAN has had the chance to try it out. While the previous-generation Toyota Vios is still a solid subcompact sedan, the Daihatsu-based AC100 Vios apparently sets the bar even higher. That’s based on feedback from our colleague Wilson from our sister publication WapCar Malaysia. He got to try out the all-new Vios in Langkawi, around 410 km north of Kuala Lumpur. Stiffer, more agile The most significant change to the 20

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) officially launches the 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross today with an official starting price of ₱1,328,000, as we reported previously. The latest iteration of the modern 7-seater MPV with SUV capabilities sports a new design, a reworked interior, plus new features that make the vehicle more exciting. It also model redefines the MPV segment sporting a more advanced and progressive look while combining luxury and comfort seen in premium vehicles. It

One of the unique selling propositions sales agents will harp about the Mitsubishi Xpander/Xpander Cross is its electronic parking brake. The feature takes over the regular pull-type parking brake with a handle, particularly for the Xpander GLS and the upcoming 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross variants. The aforementioned Xpander varaints also get a hill-hold function with the Electric Parking Brake, which makes sure that the unit stays stationary while the electronic parking brake is in the proces

The all-new Honda BR-V has been officially launched. And here are the prices of each variant: 1.5 S MT - ₱ 1,090,000 1.5 S CVT - ₱1,150,000 1.5 V CVT - ₱1,295,000 1.5 VX CVT - ₱1,390,000 It is a particularly important model for Honda Cars Philippines Inc. because it is the Japanese carmaker’s entry in the hotly-contested subcompact, seven-seater multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment. The BR-V also enters the fray weeks after the official launch of Hyundai’s four-wheel spaceship, the Stargazer MPV.

The Toyota Vios remains to be one of the best-selling cars in the Philippines. Since its debut in 2003, it has dominated the B-segment by offering the ideal blend of practicality, performance and running costs. Indeed, it is the go-to choice of fleet buyers who need a tough subcompact car, such as taxi operators, driving schools, the police and even racing drivers. That’s why when a new Vios arrives, it’s always big news. Indonesia was the third Southeast Asian country after Thailand and Laos to