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

The all-new 2024 Toyota Wigo made a huge splash when it was launched in the Philippines on July 14, 2023. Aside from the new chassis, transmission, and styling, the pricing really grabbed people’s attention. Starting at ₱609,000, the all-new Toyota Wigo undercuts its major rivals, such as the recently refreshed Honda Brio and the rather dated Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback. But the base-model 2024 Toyota Wigo J also takes on one of the biggest names in small cars – Suzuki. And at this price, its ri

Suzuki Auto Philippines has officially launched the 2023 Suzuki S-Presso with a new Auto Gear Shift (AGS) transmission. The new variant answers the call of its fans and car buyers for a clutchless version of the small hatchback. However, when the Japanese automaker released the automatic S-Presso, it also released the Suzuki Celerio. The latter has the same power output and, most importantly, an automatic variant already available, albeit at a higher price point. So the question now is, is the S

Suzuki Philippines has officially launched the 2023 Suzuki S-Presso with its new AGS transmission. The S-presso originally entered the Philippine market as a bare-bones hatchback with only a 5-speed manual transmission. It was simple and easy no thrills, no frills point A to point B transportation. However, as the S-Presso gained a small following in the local market, its owners and interested buyers alike wanted more from the hatchback. To answer their call, the Japanese automaker gave the vehi

Since its 2019 arrival, the Suzuki Ertiga was a fairly reasonable decision for personal transport for starting families or those looking for affordable utility. A sub-Php one million (actually, Php 728,000-Php 978,000) tag at launch, seating for six or seven, and value-for-money creature comforts made the vehicle a good pick. But is it still a considerable choice in projected hard times for the Philippine economy? The case for "No" That started with the rise in the price of entry, as the 2022 va

What are your considerations in getting a vehicle? Is it the capacity? Technology? Its aesthetic presentation? Affordability? Whatever your criteria in choosing a vehicle may be, the decision comes down to whoever's using or getting it. The 2022 Suzuki S-Presso is the most affordable model you could get today at around half a million pesos. But what's beyond that a little more than half a million-peso S-Presso? Pros It is the most affordable car on the Philippine market. Not just nowadays, but w