The launch of the all-new 2024 Honda CR-V marked the return of an electrified model in the carmaker’s Philippine lineup following the phaseout of the Legend luxury sedan some years ago. The CR-V RS e:HEV packs a 2.0-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 gasoline engine mated to an electric motor. The combined output is 184 PS and 355 Nm of torque, coursed through a continuously variable transmission. The e:HEV full-hybrid system also has an EV Drive Mode that lets the vehicle run solely on battery

It is the last Sunday of June! This means we are about to cross the halfway mark of 2023 – how time flies! Indeed, even the Toyota Innova’s successor is now finally in the Philippines, now called the Zenix. The two models will be sold alongside each other, with the new multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) promising a roomier and more refined driving experience. The new Toyota forms part of your top five favorite stories from April 19 to 23, 2023. Here’s your AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! Old vs.

They’re considered the modern-day family car as they offer ample seating and can handle rough terrain. Of course, I’m referring to none other than the sport-utility vehicle (SUV). Its huge popularity and demand are down to things Filipino families love - it seats seven, offers strong engine power, runs on diesel, and has a high ground clearance. In our local SUV segment, the Toyota Fortuner and the Mitsubishi Montero Sport are staunch and long-running rivals. Let's take a close look at these two

Photos courtesy of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation For a time in the early 2000s up until the mid-2010s, the Mitsubishi Strada was considered a pure urbanite pickup. A seemingly short bed aft of the cabin, a torquey engine, and a sturdy build made the beast of burden more fit as an urban hauler or occasional minimal cargo out-of-town traveler. The 2022 Mitsubishi Strada has now gone back to its carry-all origins. The unit currently has a bed that can handle a bevy of agriculture, a mai

The Honda City has undergone massive transformation throughout its seminal history. It started in 1981 with the first quirky "Tallboy" design concept, featuring an innovative seating arrangement for passengers. Then in 1986, the second-generation City hunched down to a "crouching form" with a low and wide stance uniquely outfitting its appearance. I remember when... But the third generation city in 1996 introduced the nameplate to the Filipino consciousness. Designed to be a basic sedan for emer

Never have I encountered someone who hasn't wished even once in his life to ride inside one of the latest and most sought-after SUVs of our time with his family, as SUV models nowadays are becoming a lot competitive and impressive. Several highly competitive contenders are in the segment already, but some of them look up to Nissan's Terra. What's so special about the Terra? Can it top the performance of one of its closest rivals in the category, Isuzu mu-X? Engine and Transmission Based on the e