The Mitsubishi Delica is a much-loved nameplate in the Philippines, for a time serving as the passenger-vehicle version of the Mitsubishi L300 light commercial vehicle. Mitsubishi Motors unveiled the Delica's next-generation successor, called the D:X Concept, at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show on Oct. 25, 2023. The Japanese carmaker said in a press statement that it will feature a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain that combines “the convenient, pleasant and roomy cabin space of an M

When you see a typical passenger van, you will probably think of the Toyota Hiace and the Nissan NV350 Urvan, but not necessarily the Hyundai Staria. The South Korean van doesn’t fit our perceived notions of what a passenger van is, a boxy rectangularly shaped vehicle with a rounded nose and sliding doors. The Hyundai Staria gives off something more futuristic with its softer curves and cleaner look. That being said, here is how the Hyundai Staria breaks passenger van stereotypes and norms and e

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

Mitsubishi's obsession with retaining the L300 brand every year is akin to Filipinos' obsession with Voltes V. It's long-standing, occasionally feel-good, sometimes head-scratching, and full of nostalgia. Most local folks feel the same about the Japanese diamond star nameplate. However, the spartan sturdiness of the all-purpose hauler made it a hit (especially in the provinces), so why mess around with a swinging act? The L300 platform can be configured depending on business needs. A ladder fram

Once upon a time, vehicles like the Toyota Hiace which is the most economically-sound decision to make when deciding to buy a can either for personal or for commercial purposes. Now, is it still the same or has the rising price of diesel enough to make the Hiace on the bad side of the fence? To begin with, vehicles like the Hiace has many variants, and most if not all of them are now diesel. It is an economically-sound decision as diesel before is always cheaper than petrol. Besides, a huge vehi

If you are planning on getting the Toyota HiAce, surely it is because you need a massive amount of space to move your cargo or accommodate a large group of people to go places. Whatever might be your reason in considering the HiAce to be on your shortlist, it is a must to know if this giant could take your massive load with an impressive performance. Reliability isn’t a question if we are talking about Toyota Motor Corporation’s vehicle models, as the Japanese manufacturer is known for reliabili