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Showing posts with label Sub-Compact. Show all posts

November 24, 2025

Toyota Motor PH Trims Vios Line-Up For 2026


With retail sales of its all-new sub-compact sedan, the (Vios) Ativ well underway, Toyota Motor Philippines has trimmed down the Vios line-up heading to 2026.

November 22, 2025

Mazda2 Lives On For 2026 With Motorsports Variant, New Infotainment System


More than a decade since it launched, the Mazda2 is proving to be the sub-compact that refuses to die. Just when you thought that it’ll be retired, Mazda is continuing to give it a slew of updates, particularly in its home market of Japan.

October 29, 2025

Honda Is Taking Their Kei Car Global With The 2026 Super-One EV


Honda is taking its N Series kei car global with the Super-One. Shown at the Japan Mobility Show, the Super-One will go on sale not just in Japan by 2026, but other markets such as Asia and the U.K. (where it’ll be known as the Super-N).

October 27, 2025

The Kia Pride Is An Underrated Piece Of Automotive History With An Interesting Backstory


On its own, Kia is the world’s fifth-largest automaker, at least at the time of writing. But if you told that to someone back in the ‘90s that the South Korean company would be one of the key players in the industry, it’s safe to say that you’ll be laughed at – to say the least.

October 23, 2025

Test Drive The All-New Toyota Ativ This October 24-26 At The Bonifacio Global City


After opening reservations and revealing its full specs and pricing, Toyota Motor Philippines is inviting the public to the official launch of its most affordable hybrid offering yet: the all-new Toyota Ativ. Get the full specs, or watch our first impressions.

October 13, 2025

Here Are The Complete Specs Of The 2026 Toyota Ativ (w/ Specs)


After revealing the variants and prices of the much-awaited Toyota Ativ last week, Toyota Motor Philippines has finally uncovered the specs of its sub-compact sedan ahead of its public launch slated this Friday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26 at the BGC Amphitheater, High Street, Taguig City. You can also watch our walkaround here.

October 2, 2025

Changan PH Welcomes Nevo A05 PHEV Sedan For P 1,195,000


Changan Philippines welcomes the Nevo A05 plug-in hybrid sedan to its model range. Catering to sedan intenders in the market for something classic, sporty, and modern, the Nevo A05 is priced at P 1,195,000.

Here Are The Variants, Prices Of The All-New Toyota Vios Ativ For The Philippines


Toyota Motor Philippines has revealed the variants and prices of the all-new Vios Ativ. With a launch date set for October, the carmaker will be marketing it simply as “Ativ.” And get this, it will be offered in both non-hybrid and hybrid versions.

September 8, 2025

Toyota Motor PH To Launch Ativ HEV This October As Reservations Open


After confirming its local arrival last September 1, Toyota Motor Philippines has officially opened reservations for the all-new Ativ HEV. Interested customers may leave their details here. The launch date has also been set for this October.

September 1, 2025

Goodbye Vios? Toyota Motor PH Teases Ativ HEV For Local Launch


This is it, folks. Toyota Motor Philippines has just teased the arrival of the all-new Vios Hybrid. Or should we now call it, the Ativ HEV?

August 21, 2025

2026 Toyota Vios Hybrid: This Is It


After a short tease, Toyota launches the all-new Vios (Yaris Ativ) Hybrid in Thailand, the first market in the world to receive the electrified small sedan.

August 19, 2025

Toyota To Launch Vios Hybrid Globally This August 21


Mark your calendars: Toyota will be holding the global reveal of the Vios HEV this Thursday, August 21. The first market to have it? Thailand.

August 18, 2025

This Is The Most Affordable New Car In The Philippines. It's Also Fully Electric


You are looking at the most affordable new car available in the Philippines, and it just so happens to be fully electric as well. Meet the Bestune Pony EV—a eco-conscious 4-seater hatchback with an unbelievably low P 588,000 price tag.

July 17, 2025

P 1.198M Dongfeng E70 Pro Is An EV Sedan Made For Private And Fleet Use


Legado Motors, the official distributor of Dongfeng vehicles in the Philippines launches its first-ever fully-electric sedan: the E70 Pro. And in a unique twist, they’re not marketing it solely to private individuals, but to fleet accounts, taxis, and TNVS services as well.

July 11, 2025

Geely Emgrand Hits 4-Million Sales Milestone


Geely Auto celebrates the achievement of global cumulative sales of the Geely Emgrand which have exceeded 4 million units. The feat, which was achieved last month, highlights the sedan’s enduring popularity, quality, and strong market trust across diverse regions.

July 5, 2025

Colorway With A Purpose: BYD Cars PH Introduces Limited-Edition Seashell Pink Seagull EV


BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, introduces the limited-edition Seashell Pink Seagull, adding an even expressive twist to its best-selling all-electric hatchback. Not only reflective of personal flair, it’s also a new colorway with a cause.

June 27, 2025

The Suzuki Dzire Steps Out Of The Shadows


One doesn’t need to be a motoring geek to see that sedans still dominate the car market today. You can stand on any street, count the cars, and for sure the tally would be in favor of sedans. Suzuki knows this which is why to maintain their growing momentum this year, they brought in the all-new Dzire Hybrid.

June 26, 2025

The Dongfeng Nammi Is All About Quirky Character


The advent of electrification in cars was seen by brands as a chance to do something different from the traditional. Some are making extensive use of the infotainment touchscreen, others are using knobs instead of traditional gear shifters, and a few are moving things here and there for a new layout. The result is something that’s not always good for the driver.

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.