MG has been relentless in bringing in electrified models in the country. A simple check at their website reveals that right now, they have 12 cars that are either hybrids or battery-electric for you to choose from.
Showing posts with label Compact. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Compact. Show all posts
August 4, 2026
The MG G50 PHEV And MG4 Urban Are Disrupting Value Expectations
MG has been relentless in bringing in electrified models in the country. A simple check at their website reveals that right now, they have 12 cars that are either hybrids or battery-electric for you to choose from.
July 5, 2026
Review: 2026 Hyundai Elantra 1.6 GL
The Hyundai Elantra is a peculiar beast here in the Philippines. The compact car segment may be dwindling in terms of volume (and relevance to be completely honest), but the Korean automaker doubled down by introducing no less than six variants encompassing a barebones fleet special all the way to a full-fledged high-performance N. In the one year or so that it has been available in the market, we’ve managed to sample the Elantra N, the Elantra N Line, and the Elantra HEV Premium. Now, we’ve completed the Infinity Stones by getting seat time in the just-above base Elantra GL variant.
June 27, 2026
Hyundai Shows Off Dramatic 2027 Elantra
Hyundai brings its eye catching “Art of Steel” design philosophy to the compact class with the global debut of the all-new, eighth-generation Elantra.
May 19, 2026
Toyota Motor PH Adds More Affordable Corolla Altis Hybrid Variants
Toyota Motor Philippines expands the hybrid variants of its Corolla Altis compact sedan with the introduction of the Corolla Altis 1.8 E HEV and the Corolla Altis 1.8 G HEV.
The GAC Aion UT Is Coming To The Philippines
GAC International Philippines is gearing up for the arrival of the GAC Aion UT, a battery electric vehicle hatchback that blends head-turning style, smart technology and an unexpectedly spacious interior into one youthful and city-ready package with “big car energy.”
April 26, 2026
2026 MG4 Urban To Be MG Philippines' Most "Accessible EV"
MG Philippines just got the local nod to sell a new battery electric vehicle: the MG4 Urban. Set to join the line-up not as a replacement to the current MG4 which will be updated but as the brand’s most “accessible EV,” this compact EV hatchback is heading for a Philippine debut soon.
April 22, 2026
Hyundai Debuts 2027 Ioniq 3 EV Aero Hatch
The Veloster is sort-of making a comeback as the latest addition to Hyundai’s all-electric Ioniq family: the Ioniq 3.
March 12, 2026
Changan PH To Launch Eado Plus Compact Sedan On March 25
Inchcape Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Changan in the country, is set to bring in its official replacement to the long-serving Alsvin sub-compact sedan: the Eado Plus.
February 8, 2026
Review: 2026 Hyundai Elantra 1.6 HEV Premium 6DCT
Let’s admit one thing for a second: before the seventh-generation Elantra reached Philippine shores, the nameplate wasn’t synonymous with cutting-edge tech. While they’ve managed to re-write the design book on occasion, they often hide something more modest under the hood. This time, Hyundai has decided to go all out and pair those head-turning looks with a powertrain to match. The result? A great value hybrid compact sedan that’s also, gasp, fun to drive.
January 9, 2026
At P 1,838,000, The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Undercuts Traditional Compacts, Hybrids
Tesla has sprung a surprise with its most affordable EV offering yet: the new 2026 Model 3 Standard Rear-Wheel Drive. Costing just P 1,838,000, it’s one of the first non-Chinese BEVs to reach price parity with a combustion engine or hybrid offering.
October 23, 2025
The Mazda3 Is A Testament To Beauty, Grace, And Timelessness
Different is good. And sometimes, as much as fitting in and being a part of the backdrop is comfortable and predictable, standing out is where the magic happens. Most of us are afraid to be in the spotlight and to draw attention to who we are and what we can do. But the truth is, if we don’t hype ourselves up – who will?
September 24, 2025
Is The Philippines Missing Out On The 2026 Nissan Sentra?
It’s been around five years since Nissan opted out of the compact car segment here in the Philippines, but that doesn’t mean that they’re out of it altogether elsewhere in the world. Case in point is the ninth-generation Nissan Sentra (fifth-generation Sylphy) which has just been launched.
September 5, 2025
Hyundai ELANTRA N Line Brings Racing Performance To The City Streets
Gone are the days when the Hyundai ELANTRA is likened to a regular taxicab or your run-of-the-mill commuter car. These days, the Hyundai ELANTRA has undergone a radical transformation that puts it, categorically, under the exclusive Hyundai N Line. The all-new Hyundai ELANTRA N Line is the power performer that is designed to put the excitement back into everyday driving.
August 25, 2025
Review: 2025 GWM Ora 03 500 EV
GWM has a knack for coming up with quirky car names. From the same company that brought the world the Wingle, the Cool Bear, the King Kong Cannon, the Florid, and the Big Dog comes this: the Ora Good Cat. Only, it’s no longer the Good Cat; it’s the Funky Cat. No, scratch that. It’s now known as the Ora 03. Ultimately, credit goes to the Chinese brand’s global ambitions for the very sensible name change, all of which happened in the last five years or so. Whatever you decide calling it—Good, Funky, or otherwise, the product is a cutesy, retro-styled compact hatchback that’s full of design flair, but saddled by forgettable dynamics and an overprotective ADAS system.
July 29, 2025
Review: 2025 Hyundai Elantra 1.6T N Line
Carmakers often limit appending the name of their cars with the letters, “R,” “S,” “T,” or a combination of the three to connote something sporty. “M,” gets a pass, mainly because of its historical significance tied to BMW’s go-fast department. But what happens if you try to go for something different, say with a letter that’s more innocuous like, “N?” That’s exactly what Hyundai’s done with their high-performance N vehicles, and quite frankly, it’s raising eyebrows more than oohs and ahhs.
July 22, 2025
Honda Acknowledges 11th-Gen Civic Clear Coat Issue As They Roll Out An Improvement
Issues with your 11th generation Civic’s paint work, particularly how easy it chips? Well, Honda seems to be acknowledging the problem as they’ve rolled out a rather peculiar update focusing on one thing and one thing only: the clear coat.
June 18, 2025
2026 Nissan LEAF: This Is It
The third-generation Nissan Leaf has now made its debut after revealing some key specs earlier as part of its lead up. A key part of the company’s Re:Nissan turnaround plan, the all-electric pioneer comes with a sleeker design, significantly extended range, and higher levels of technology.
June 17, 2025
Review: 2025 Honda Civic RS Turbo
Hard to believe, but it’s been four years since the current Civic’s arrival in the Philippines. In that time, the competition has remained steady with the same players competing in a shrinking segment. If anything, the race has become one of technology—where there’s a game of one upmanship be in electrification, safety, or comfort. It’s one race the Civic, at least in this RS Turbo guise, falls behind in.
May 18, 2025
Mazda's Decision To Offer AutoExe Parts In The Mazda3 Is Pure Genius
It looks great, handles even greater. Everyone who loves driving will be enamored by the Mazda3. Six years on, it’s still the definitive compact sedan/hatchback out there, flaws and all (read our 2019 Mazda 3.0 Sportback review and 2024 Mazda3 2.0 HEV Fastback review). If anything, the only thing it lacks is a proper sporty variant. Although you could counter that its sportiness is inherently baked into the four variants you could get straight from the showroom floor, being JDM, a part of you wishes Mazda would offer something along the “tuner” line. After all, if Toyota could do it with Gazoo Racing Sport (GR Sport) and Honda with Road Sailing (RS), why couldn’t Mazda?
April 27, 2025
Review: 2025 Honda Civic RS e:HEV
Buyers in the close to P 2-million range are always in the look out for SUVs or crossovers. Likely fueled by notion that high-riding vehicles make for bang-for-the-buck choices, their rise in consumer minds has meant the demise of the compact sedan. Once the “starter car” of the Filipino family, they now occupy a niche segment, but one that’s still competitive one way or another.
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