After a short tease, Hyundai has finally shown the 2021 Kona sub-compact SUV in full, and we certainly like what we see.
Showing posts with label Sub-Compact SUV. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sub-Compact SUV. Show all posts
September 2, 2020
Here's the 2021 Hyundai Kona and We Like What We See
After a short tease, Hyundai has finally shown the 2021 Kona sub-compact SUV in full, and we certainly like what we see.
August 31, 2020
The Toyota Yaris Cross Just Upstaged the Corolla Cross
After its worldwide debut, Toyota’s first-ever Yaris Cross has made its debut in Japan. In a surprising twist, it’s been made available with technology not available in its larger sibling, the recently released Corolla Cross.
August 25, 2020
Should Toyota Motor PH Offer the Urban Cruiser Sub-compact SUV?
Toyota is busy SUV-ing its line-up. After launching the likes of the Raize, Yaris Cross, Corolla Cross, and more globally, the carmaker has come up with what they call their “youngest urban SUV,” the Toyota Urban Cruiser.
August 17, 2020
Is Kia Philippines Going to Source the Stonic from China?
Thirty or odd so minutes after we posted our analysis based on Kia Philippines’s 15-second Stonic teaser, they sent two official PR photos (see top and below). Based on this, we could be looking at yet another sub-compact SUV sourced from China.
Here's What We Can Tell from Kia PH's Stonic SUV Teaser
After teasing it to members of the motoring press, Kia Philippines has finally made it official: the Stonic sub-compact SUV is coming this October. No exact date was given on their social media accounts, but it does give us our first full look at this new crossover which is expected to slot below the Seltos in both size and positioning.
August 7, 2020
Kia Shows Off the 2021 Sonet Small SUV
Kia has finally taken the wraps off its new small SUV: the Sonet. To be sold in India first, the Korean carmaker has recently confirmed that it’ll make its way to other global markets soon thereafter.
August 2, 2020
Conquer the Roads with the Hyundai Kona
July 30, 2020
The Sub-Compact SUV Kia Sonet is Headed for Global Markets After All
First showcased as a concept, the production version of the Sonet SUV looks to stay true to its design origins.
In addition, the Korean carmaker has finally shown what the interior looks like. Designed to maximize driver and passenger comfort, the Sonet’s interior is modern, vibrant, and offers a high sense of dynamism to drivers. It’s said to be trimmed in high-quality materials and has key features including a digital display and instrument cluster, and a first-in-segment 10.25-inch HD touchscreen.
The Sonet will also feature an extensive list of active and passive safety equipment and can be equipped with up to 6 airbags.
Finally, the carmaker has confirmed that it will be made available in many of the brand’s global markets. No indication if this will include the ASEAN market though.
July 27, 2020
Review: 2020 Suzuki XL7 GLX
The modern family man doesn’t want to be seen driving an MPV, kiddos and doggos be damned. Whether it’s because he’ll get more respect on the road, or it’s easier on the eye, SUVs are the way to go. It’s for this reason why carmakers have been churning out SUVs of late which are basically MPVs with additional body cladding and ride height. The latest one to join the fray is the Suzuki XL7. Albeit they’re late in joining the party, if their efforts on the Ertiga is any indication, then you’re in for a treat.
July 24, 2020
Kia's Ready to Show Off Production Version of Magnite Rivaling Sonet SUV
After the Nissan Magnite, Kia is now ready to show the world what its sub-compact SUV looks like. Shown as a sketch is the production version of the Sonet SUV. If the name’s familiar, it was unveiled as a thinly-veiled concept at the 2020 Delhi Auto Expo.
July 17, 2020
Nissan Officially Names Small SUV: Magnite
Nissan has finally shown its B-segment SUV in full. The Magnite is designed specifically for the Indian market and slots below the Kicks and Juke in terms of size, going against the likes of the Ford EcoSport.
July 13, 2020
Review: 2020 Chery Tiggo 2 AT
For any product to succeed, not just of the automotive variety, they must fulfill some basic requirements. Called “hygiene factors,” they’re the simplest set of values that consumers expect even before they’ll consider a purchase. Let’s consider a can of corned beef—the most basic requirements would be that: it’s affordable, well-packed, and edible. So, while the “can affords” would rather have Delimondo coating their tongues, a can of, say, Argentina should suit the hygiene factors for canned meat. Where are we going with this, you ask?
July 9, 2020
Finally, the Kia Stonic is Arriving in the Philippines in 2020 (Pinky Promise)
Hey Kia Philippines, please don’t beat around the bush. Despite the shadowy teaser, we know exactly what you’re releasing in the fourth quarter of this year: it’s the Stonic B-segment crossover.
July 2, 2020
Nissan's Upcoming Magnite SUV Is Rumored to Start at Just P 350k
Nissan has teased its B-segment SUV designed specifically for the Indian market. The glimpse shows the headlights and grille of what the carmaker promises to be a “technology-rich and stylish B-SUV concept.”
June 24, 2020
Honda’s Reminding You That the BR-V’s Still the Most Powerful One in Its Class
Horsepower. It’s something we commonly associate with sporty or performance cars. Yet, we forget that this unit of measure is also very applicable to something even more modest—like the 7-seater Honda BR-V.
June 22, 2020
Review: 2020 Suzuki S-Presso GL
Half a million pesos won’t get you much car these days. What was once the price range for mid or even high-grade compacts will now net you a no-frills micro car. This is as basic as motoring gets, a slight upgrade from having to settle for a second-hand jalopy or even taking public transportation. That said, Suzuki’s come up with a favorable reputation in the segment, a streak it continues with the 2020 S-Presso.
May 28, 2020
Could the Chery Tiggo 2 be Your First "New Normal" Car?
With the COVID-19 pandemic sure to affect public transportation, it seems a private vehicle becomes the best and safest way to transport oneself (and the family). But a brand-new car is expensive, right? Wrong, if you’re looking at the Chery Tiggo 2.
May 20, 2020
Mazda Gives the CX-3 A New Engine and Polymetal Gray Color for 2021
UPDATE: See Mazda Philippines response below (05/21).
The introduction of the CX-30 crossover has somewhat muddled the positioning of the smaller (and much older) CX-3, especially since the gap in pricing doesn’t really amount to much. Well, Mazda seems to have understood the problem and will start to offer the CX-3 with a brand-new engine for 2021 helping it confidently slot below the CX-30 in both price and positioning.
April 24, 2020
Toyota Finally Shows Off the 2021 Yaris Cross (w/ 9 Photos, Video)
After a canceled launch at the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show, Toyota is now unveiling its all-new Yaris Cross—an urban-centric crossover tailor-made to suit the city, but with still enough credentials to call it a true SUV.
Underpinned by Toyota’s new GA-B platform, the Yaris Cross features a “big small” design that also characterizes its sibling, the Yaris hatchback. Competing in the B-segment along with the Nissan Juke and the Ford Puma (no, not the Ford EcoSport), the Yaris Cross features the same wheelbase as the all-new Yaris but is 240 mm longer with a 30 mm taller ground clearance. It will slot below the C-HR and RAV4 in terms of exterior size and positioning.
Europe is highlighting the use of their fourth-generation hybrid in the Yaris Cross. Displacing 1.5-liters, this 3-cylinder Atkinson-cycle engine puts out 116 horsepower driving either the front- or four wheels. Meanwhile, for the Japanese market, it’ll still have a non-hybrid version. This Dynamic Force 1.5-liter 3-cylinder will be solely available in front-wheel drive, and comes with a choice between a 6-speed manual or CVT.
The simple, spacious interior comes with all sorts of storage solutions adding to the Yaris Cross’s practicality and versatility. This includes a power tailgate, a split-adjustable cargo floor, and a rear seat with a 40/20/40 split-fold.
The foundation of the Yaris Cross’s safety performance is its GA-B platform, giving the car an exceptionally rigid body. With the intention of meeting the highest and most rigorous independent test standards, it will further benefit from Toyota Safety Sense active safety systems and advanced driver assistance functions as well.
The Yaris Cross will be manufactured at Toyota Motor East Japan Co., Ltd. for the Japan market, and at Toyota Motor Manufacturing France for the European market.
March 16, 2020
For P 370k The Suzuki Jimny Can Be Converted into a Pickup Truck
Suzuki toyed with the idea, but it took the brand’s New Zealand office to make it happen. This here is an official pickup conversion of the fourth-generation 2020 Jimny.
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