The all-new Toyota Zenix is now officially on sale in the Philippines and will be sold alongside the previous-generation Innova. This new multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) will come in two variants: the non-hybrid V and the hybrid Q. Given that the Innova G (₱1,657,000) and the Zenix V (₱1,670,000) cost around the same, is it more worthwhile to get a plush Innova or go for the base-model Zenix? We find out in this edition of Spec Showdown. Zenix more attractive The all-new Zenix may look like an evolu

The Toyota Zenix (not Innova Zenix) is one of the most highly anticipated new cars in the Philippines. It rides on an all-new, front-wheel-drive platform and features both hybrid and non-hybrid variants. The Zenix will also be sold locally alongside the previous-generation turbodiesel Innova. Toyota Motor Philippines announced in a June 22, 2023 Facebook post that customers can inquire about the Zenix at all its dealers nationwide starting the same date. This information was shared by other medi

It’s Sunday again, which means it’s time for the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! You read this the day before Independence Day, which is the date when the Philippines was freed from the shackles of over three centuries of Spanish colonial rule (that was then followed by decades of additional colonial rule under the Americans and the Japanese). It’s also the rainy season now – strong showers are now hitting various parts of the country as a counterbalance to the searing heat in the first ha

Have you ever wanted to have your brand-new Toyota Wigo, but you can’t handle heavy monthly payments? Toyota Motor Philippines said in a January 2023 press statement that you can bring home the Wigo 1.0 E M/T at just ₱6,256 a month through its Pay Light option, which requires a 50-percent downpayment and 60 months amortization. The same financing plan means you can also have a Toyota Veloz 1.5 G CVT at ₱13,210 a month or a Toyota Rush E 1.5 M/T at ₱10,724 a month. The Pay Light option is availab

Toyota has already revealed that the 2023 Toyota Innova will have a front-wheel drive configuration. This is a clear departure from the rear-wheel drive layout the model line has been known for since its inception. But is it the right move for Toyota? Will the droves of Innova loyalists over the last 15 years still go for the new model despite the drivetrain change? Or has Toyota lost a Unique Selling Proposition to other MPV contenders who have since been trying to catch its sales numbers with

Certainly, there are tons of reasons why people choose a particular car, but for Filipinos who opt to get a Toyota Innova, affordability is vital. It looks great, it performs satisfyingly, it has an enormous amount of cabin space, it's fuel-efficient, and most importantly, it costs cheaper than other MPVs in the category. How much does it cost in the local market? There are six Toyota Innova variants to choose from here in the country. The entry-level Innova J Manual costs PHP1,186,000, while th