The Toyota Innova has a long and storied history in the Philippine market, being a crowd favorite since its introduction nearly 20 years ago. It became one of the stalwarts of the Asian Utility Vehicle segment for its versatility and exceptional ability to meet the needs of the Filipino family. Now, however, the Innova is considered a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and has carved a niche of its own, with very few rivals being able to match its success and renown in the segment. That said, we briefl

In the olden days, hybrid cars were meant purely for better fuel economy. Many owners put up with the soggy driving dynamics and the "econobox" equipment levels to maximize every drop of fuel. But nowadays, hybrids are becoming the top-of-the-line variants for many cars. Toyota Motor Philippines followed this approach for the Corolla Altis, Corolla Cross, and RAV4 hybrids. And even Honda Cars Thailand is getting into the act, replacing the 1.5-liter turbo engine in the top-spec 2022 Civic RS wit

Whether you’re eyeing your very first car or need a tiny urban runabout, the Philippine car market has plenty of choices. There are various small hatchbacks like the Mitsubishi Mirage, the Toyota Wigo, and the Suzuki S-Presso. But Chinese carmaker Jetour, a subsidiary of the Chery Holding Group, is wading into battle with something completely different. The Jetour Ice Cream EV is a three-door battery-electric vehicle (EV) that can seat four people and travel up to 170 km before needing a full ch

The facelifted version of the 2024 Hyundai Elantra has been revealed in South Korea to show sharper styling and a sleeker body compared to its previous version. The new model takes what the previous iteration started and dials up the sharp looks to 11. It gains a new pair of LED headlights with a more horizontally oriented design and a narrower grille. It also gets a new bumper and lower grille intake that ditches its foglights. These new front changes give the sedan an even sportier demeanor co

The Subaru XV remains one of the most popular models of local Subaru importer Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. Essentially a jacked-up Subaru Impreza hatchback, the XV combines good interior space, generous ground clearance, and the company’s trademark Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. An all-new version of the XV (also known as the Crosstrek) was officially unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show on February 2023. Subtle exterior changes The 2024 Crosstrek may ride on an all-new platform, but styling re

2022 has a different story to unfold when it comes to the rapidly growing popularity of crossover SUVs as the hype and the demand for such have gotten fiercer than ever before. Some automotive car manufacturers overhaul their other models to enter the crossover SUV category, whilst others offer several models in the same category, to compete with the demand of the people in different parts of the globe. When you pay attention to the cars around the Metro, it is noticeable that there is a certain