The sun may have returned last week, but there are still those occasional downpours that make me always have an umbrella ready. Nonetheless, the last few days have remained hot as ever in the car scene, largely with the launch of all-new models in the most important automotive segments in the country. Check out your top five stories from August 7 to 11, 2023, in this Sunday’s edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Honey, I shrunk the Corolla Cross It’s been pretty much everywhere i

Toyota Motor Philippines has quietly launched the 2024 Toyota Alphard Hybrid. The fourth generation of the luxury MPV brings new styling, features, and, most importantly, hybrid power. The all-new model has officially appeared on the brand’s local website under the “Electrified” category, cementing its position as a hybrid vehicle. All-new Exterior The Alphard's exterior retains its predecessor's boxy design but now comes with a new front fascia dominated by a massive grill adorned in chrome. It

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

Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc., the new exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the country is steadily regaining lost ground for the brand. After the recent introduction of new models in key market segments, it now announces an all-new entry that will surely rock the establishment. Today, October 19th, marks the start of pre-booking activities for the South Korean brand’s small MPV contender, the Hyundai Stargazer. HMPH has indicated that the core 1.5 GL variant will have a net price of P

(Images from Toyota PH) The Toyota Rush has a 4 Cylinder, In-line, 16 Valve DOHC, Chain Drive with Dual VVT-I engine, which has a power output of 102 horsepower and 134 Newton meters of torque. Its engine is paired with either a manual transmission or an automatic. This engine is quite proportionate to its size, and this is an important factor to consider when talking about power to weight ratio. Think about a much smaller vehicle, the Wigo, and with its size, it comes with a small engine; that

The Toyota Rush is one of the go-to MUV of the Filipino families alongside Mitsubishi Xpander and Honda BR-V. In 2019, Toyota introduced the Rush in the Philippine market. The all-new Toyota Rush was only available in seven-seater configuration (1.5 G) until its five-seater variant (1.5 E) came out. Known to some as the "Mini Fortuner" (because of its exterior design) it is better than an Avanza and cheaper than a Fortuner. Toyota Rush's exterior design allows for smooth mobility, less drag from