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Showing posts with label Sub-Compact. Show all posts

June 9, 2025

Review: 2025 BYD Seal 5 DM-i Premium


BYD Cars Philippines is making a killing with these plug-in hybrids of theirs. Recognizing the value proposition offered by the Sealion 6 DM-i (read our review), people simply lapped up the compact SUV. Soon, they followed that up with the second member of their DM-i (Dual Motor Intelligent) range, the Seal 5 DM-i, and in the coming weeks, a third, with the Sealion 5 DM-i. Going back to the Seal 5 DM-i, it represents the Chinese car brand’s entry into yet another competitive segment—the B or sub-compact sedan. Can lightning strike twice, or did BYD just run out of new tricks?

June 5, 2025

Here Are The Colors, Specs Of The JMEV EV2, EV3


Three months after announcing its arrival to the country and a month after pre-selling begun, Astra Philippines has now entered the battery electric vehicle (BEV) game through its JMEV brand. A part of Jiangling Motors Corporation, it broadens JMC’s offerings outside of pickup trucks.

June 1, 2025

Suzuki Auto PH Discontinues Celerio Hatchback Starting This June


Suzuki Auto Philippines has amended its product line-up and has decided to drop the Celerio sub-B segment hatchback starting this June.

2026 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Arrives With Added Style, Safety For P 793K


Mitsubishi Motors Philippines launches the new 2026 Mirage G4. The best-selling sub-compact sedan gains added style, safety, and convenience features, leveling up the mobility enabler for plenty of Filipinos.

May 9, 2025

JMC Philippines Opens Reservations On P 660K All-Electric EV2 And P 780K EV3


Following teasers that started last February, Astra-backed JMC Philippines is now accepting reservations for its two battery electric vehicles: the JMEV EV2 and the JMEV EV3.

Hyundai Motor PH Will (Likely) Launch The All-New Accent


Just when you thought Hyundai Motor Philippines will have its all-new Elantra cover both the sub- and compact sedan segments thanks to its top-notch pricing, it’s just been revealed that they’re bringing in the all-new Accent after all.

April 17, 2025

Hyundai Wins Third World Electric Vehicle Of The Year Award With Sub-Compact Inster


The Hyundai Inster is the 2025 World Car Electric Vehicle of the Year. This is the third World Electric Vehicle win for Hyundai. Previously, there were two consecutive back-to-back World Electric Vehicle wins for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 in 2022 and the Ioniq 6 in 2023.

April 11, 2025

MIAS: Suzuki Dzire Goes Hybrid With P 920K Starting Price (w/ Specs)


After electrifying the Ertiga and XL7, Suzuki Philippines adds a third member of its hybrid line-up with the launch of the Suzuki Dzire Hybrid at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS).

March 26, 2025

Changan's Electrified Vehicles Are In The Philippines And Here Are The Prices


Changan’s great reset has begun. After a couple of lackluster years under its distributor, Inchcape Philippines, the Chinese automotive brand is now poised to make waves as it launches not one, not two, but four electrified vehicles.

March 2, 2025

Review: 2025 BYD Seagull GLX


Typically, your expectations can’t be high for any car priced below P 900,000, let alone a battery electric one; after all, the ones launched thus far may have provided its drivers no emissions driving, but at the expense of any semblance of comfort or refinement. That’s before the BYD Seagull came to town. Now that it’s here, it’s managed to upend not just what entry-level BEVs are capable of, but in the process, managed to do the same for any and all sub-B-segment hatchbacks.

February 19, 2025

The MG 5 Was 2024's The Best-Selling 1.5-liter Sub-Compact Sedan In The Philippines


Pop quiz: what was the best-selling 1.5-liter sub-compact sedan in 2024? If you’re thinking the Honda City or Toyota Vios, you get zero points. Apparently, both market stalwarts have now been overthrown by an unlikely rival, the MG 5.

February 17, 2025

2025 Seal 5 DM-i Dynamic First Drive: Re-Writing The Rule Book


In the superhero world, great power comes with great responsibility. In the automotive world though, great power comes at a cost. Either you’re sacrificing fuel efficiency, or that car has a high price. BYD has a different belief though as they proved to us that both can be had in the same car.

February 12, 2025

Updated Geely Emgrand Drops In For P 949K


The Coolray isn’t the only internal combustion engine model that received updates for 2025. Under Geely Motor Philippines, a newly formed subsidiary that reports directly to Geely in China, the Emgrand sub-compact sedan gets a slew of updates as well.

December 4, 2024

All-New 2025 Honda Amaze Could Preview Next-Generation Brio


Barely a month after Suzuki unveiled their all-new Dzire sub-compact sedan, Honda has done the same with the all-new 2025 Amaze. Although there’s a very slim chance this sub-compact will make it to the Philippine market, it will likely become the basis of the next-generation Brio.

November 22, 2024

Yes, The 2025 BYD Seal 5 DM-i Can Go The Distance


In case you missed it, BYD Cars Philippines launched the Seal 5 DM-i—its first-ever sub-compact that happens to be a plug-in hybrid and priced starting at just P 948,000. Destroying the market norm—which would normally be poverty-spec small cars—the high amount of standard tech will drive the difference to first-time car buyers.

November 21, 2024

2025 BYD Seal 5 DM-i Offers 197 Horsepower, Up To 1,240-KM Range With P 948K Starting Price (w/ Specs)


BYD Cars Philippines is set to electrify the sub-compact sedan segment with the arrival of the Seal 5 DM-i. Following the disruptive formula the Sealion 6 DM-i (read our review), it offers class-above features and technology with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, all for a starting price of just P 948,000 (watch our first impressions).

November 12, 2024

2025 Dzire Scores (Maruti) Suzuki's First Global NCAP 5-Star Rating


Ahead of its global launch, Suzuki sent its new Suzuki Dzire (voluntarily) to the Global New Car Assessment Program (Global NCAP) for testing. Finally, it’s managed to score a 5-star rating—the first ever for a Maruti Suzuki model.

November 9, 2024

Philippines Says Goodbye To The Mazda CX-3


Pour one out for the Mazda CX-3. It has now been discontinued in the Philippines after being on sale in one form or another for eight years.

November 6, 2024

Suzuki Reveals 2025 Dzire Sub-Compact Sedan


Ahead of its global launch on November 11, Suzuki has revealed all the details of the new 2025 Dzire. The sub-B segment sedan has been extensively refreshed both inside and out, and comes with first-segment features.