It’s Sunday once more, so it’s time for another AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! Although days remain hot, we’re now getting some relief from occasional rain showers. Whether it’s sunny or rainy today, here are your five favorite stories from May 15 to 21, 2023! This time, it’s mostly about small sport-utility vehicles (SUV). Better with more doors? Our website got inundated with visits after we released a story on the soon-to-arrive Suzuki Jimny five-door. This tiny SUV may have a ladder-f

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

We at AutoFun Philippines believe that having a narrow car is conducive to couple closeness. One advantage of having four-wheeled means of transport is that the cockpit (i.e., the front interior area) usually seats two and that the means to enhance intimacy (i.e., the air-conditioning and infotainment controls, plus the glovebox and a number of storage bins or cupholders) are within easy reach of either front occupant. That said, it helps a lot if the lateral distance between the front seats is

The all-new 2023 Lexus RX crossover was launched locally on January 16, 2023. Besides riding on the more rigid Lexus GA-K platform, the major headline for the five-seat luxury crossover is its all-hybrid lineup. The RX 350h drops the old 3.5-liter V6 for a turbocharged 2.5-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 gasoline engine. Together with the electric motor, the new powertrain has a combined output of 250 PS and 316 Nm of torque, paired with a continuously variable transmission. All RX 350h varia

We recently ran a story on the five reasons a Suzuki Jimny could be just as fun and off-road-capable as a Ford Ranger Raptor. We were fully aware that these were two entirely different vehicles, so we just thought it would make for a fun and exciting topic. After all, they are the best-selling models in their respective market segments. What’s more, both vehicles have four-wheel drive and are geared towards going further where the paved road ends. To our surprise, we got numerous comments on our

One of Suzuki’s most famous people carriers will soon come with numerous exterior and interior upgrades, but it’s made even better as it will soon boast a mild-hybrid powerplant. Dubbed by Suzuki as the “Smart Hybrid Technology,” it utilizes a K15 engine that’s mated to an integrated starter generator (ISG) and a 6Ah 12-volt lithium-ion battery. Power to the wheels continues to be sent through a 4-speed automatic transmission. Factory rated to put out 104.7 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and torque lev