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December 18, 2025

Specs, Colors, Prices: Everything You Need To Know About The 2026 Toyota GR Corolla

Who could have expected enthusiasts to be excited about, of all things, a Toyota Corolla. An iconic nameplate known more for being a no-nonsense commuter car just got a sprinkling of that Toyota Gazoo Racing magic, and in the process has turned the potential work (or school) run into something decidedly more exciting. Meet the first-ever GR Corolla and it’s now available for reservations at all Toyota GR Performance dealerships.

Review: 2025 Toyota GR Yaris 8AT

You could say that the Toyota GR Yaris is a personal forbidden fruit. Just as I was supposed to sample one in 2021, one nasty accident meant Toyota Motor Philippines pulled the entire GR press fleet out of rotation. That was four years ago. Now that some select hacks have earned Toyota’s trust, I opted to try the updated GR Yaris for myself, and boy, was the wait worth it.

Toyota Motor PH Opens Reservations For GR Corolla At These GR Performance Dealerships

Toyota Motor Philippines has finally confirmed: we are getting the GR Corolla. Previewed a couple of days ago via a shadowy teaser, the hot hatch is now in the limelight thanks to a post on the official Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Facebook page.

Yes, Toyota Motor PH Is Launching The GR Corolla This December

Despite leaning on its HEV with the Ativ and EV with the bZ4X offerings lately, Toyota Motor Philippines is ending the year in a very big way and with a stonking hot hatch: the launch of the GR Corolla.

2026 Toyota GR Corolla Gets Stiffer And Cooler, But Adds Fake Engine Sounds

It may be commonplace for carmakers to offer partially updated vehicles midway through its lifecycle, but it’s more uncommon to offer these upgrades to existing owners. When it comes to Toyota and its quest for ever-better cars, however, that’s exactly what they’re doing. Case in point is the 2026 GR Corolla.

Early Christmas Bonus? Treat Yourself To A Brand-New Toyota GR Yaris With A P 160K Discount

Two days ago, we detailed how some carmakers—Nissan, Toyota, and Subaru being the main three—have been discounting their specialty sporty cars this September. Well, if you’re thinking of giving yourself an early Christmas gift, why not consider the Ford Bronco or the just-launched GR Yaris too?

Honda Civic Type R Takes Last Lap In The Philippines

The Civic Type R (FL5) is taking its final bow in the country as Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) says the last few units are now up for grabs. After this, order books will officially close marking the end of a chapter for the hot hatch.

First-Ever Electrified BMW M5 Arrives In Both Sedan, Touring Forms

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation has unveiled the all-new, seventh-generation BMW M5, and in a pleasant twist, is making both the sedan and touring (wagon) versions available by order. Either way, the M5 brings BMW’s quintessential sports sedan/wagon into the electrified age with its first-ever plug-in hybrid powertrain.

650-Horsepower Ioniq 6 N Is The Latest High-Performance Hyundai

Hyundai unveils its second all-electric N family member: the Ioniq 6 N. Bringing Hyundai N’s three-pillar performance philosophy—Corner Rascal, Racetrack Capability, and Everyday Sportscar—to the Ioniq 6, it signals a bright future for EVs in the high-performance space.

Review: 2025 Hyundai Elantra N 8DCT

Elantra. It’s a nameplate that’s not really synonymous with performance-oriented compacts the same way a Honda Civic or Subaru Impreza might be. More than anything, it’s the Korean equivalent of the Toyota Corolla—durable, comfy, practical. It’s neat, but it doesn’t really quicken the pulse. This is all before the folks at Hyundai’s high-performance division, Hyundai N, had a proper crack at it. As it turns out, once the Elantra switches on its N DNA, it turns from Bruce Banner into the Incredible Hulk—a Hulk that’s more than just brute strength. It’s got genius intelligent and can do ballet too. Better than a Civic Type R or Subaru WRX? In a whole lot of ways.

Hyundai Details First-Ever Ioniq 6 N's Unique Handling Innovations And Improvements

Leading up to its global launch on July 10, Hyundai has outlined some of the unique innovations they’ve engineered for the Ioniq 6 N to give it track-focused capabilities.

The Toyota GR Yaris Aero Performance Is The Result Of Motorsports And Owner Feedback

In line with its commitment to making ever-better cars through motorsport and direct feedback from owners, Toyota Gazoo Racing is offering a new variant of its GR Yaris: the GR Yaris Aero Performance.

Hyundai Motor PH Adds 6-speed Manual Option For Elantra N

When Hyundai introduced the high-performance version of the Elantra, the Elantra N, at the 2024 Manila International Auto Show, there were purists who wondered: why can’t I get it with a manual gearbox? Well, armchair pundits, get those wallets and checkbooks ready because a year later that’s exactly what Hyundai Motor Philippines is giving you.

Honda Civic Type R Bids Goodbye With "Ultimate Edition"

Honda is ending the Civic Type R in Europe, a move necessitated by stricter emission laws that kick in starting in 2026. Despite that, the legendary hot hatch isn’t going down quietly as the brand has announced the “Ultimate Edition,” a limited 40-unit run spread across Europe.

Review: 2025 MINI Cooper SE Electric

If there’s one vehicle that’s well-suited to an all-electric transition here and now, it’s the Mini Cooper. Minis, particularly the OG 3-door Cooper promise a go-kart-like driving experience, and the point-and-squeeze nature of a battery electric vehicle seems to match that character. And while the fourth-generation Cooper isn’t the first one to offer motivation by electrons, it’s the first one that rides on a proper ground-up developed EV platform. The question is: does it preserve Mini’s fun-to-drive attitude or will it have Alec Issigonis turning in his grave.

Review: 2025 BYD Seal Performance

With a name like “Seal,” you don’t know exactly what you’d expect with this executive sedan from BYD. After all, conjuring up mental images of a blubbery, somewhat cutesy marine mammal doesn’t help things, especially when this is supposed to be a sports sedan offering. Naming aside, there’s the price tag too: at P 2.548-million for the Seal Performance, it’s the most expensive non-Dynasty model BYD currently offers in the market.

Prices, Features, Colors: Everything You Need To Know About The 2025 Toyota GR Yaris

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has formally launched the 2025 GR Yaris and as confirmed by LTO certification documents, it now comes in both manual and automatic flavors. Retail sales start on March 6 at Toyota GR Performance dealerships (see list below).

Is This The Price Of The Toyota GR Yaris 8-speed AT For The Philippines?

Update: Toyota Motor Philippines has finally launched the new GR Yaris (3/6).

In January, we reported that Toyota Motor Philippines will launch the refreshed GR Yaris thanks to documents that appeared on the LTO website. These documents were soon substantiated by eagle-eyed enthusiasts who manage to spot the hot hatch being photographed (and videoed) prior to its market launch (so much for secrets, huh?)

Toyota Motor PH To Launch GR Yaris AT Soon

Waiting for the refreshed 2025 GR Yaris? You won’t have to wait long. Toyota Motor Philippines has received government certification for the new GR Yaris which will come with a more powerful motor as well as an option between a manual AND automatic transmission for the first time ever.

2025 Honda Civic Type R Grows Up With Black Package

We love the Honda Civic Type R FL5 (read our review). But, if there’s one complaint we have against it, it’s that there’s just too much red inside. This is all part of the Type R lore, we know, but extending the red not just to the seats, but to the carpets is a bit much to the eyes. Seems there are many who agree because Honda’s come up with the Civic Type R Black Package.

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