- Aston Martin – NEW ENTRY
- BYD – Price Update
- Ford Explorer – NEW ENTRY
- Honda Pilot – NEW ENTRY
- Hyundai Elantra – NEW ENTRY
- Kia Grand Carnival (11-Seater) – NEW ENTRY
- Mahindra – NEW ENTRY
- Mazda2 1.5 S – NEW ENTRY
- Mazda3 – Price Update
- Toyota Innova – NEW ENTRY
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March 2, 2016
Philippine Car Price Guide: February-March 2016
Obviously, this update is a tad late for February. Of course, there’s good reason for it: we had to wait for Toyota to drop the Innova bombshell. Aside from the MPV everyone seems to love, here are the other updates for this month’s Philippine Car Price Guide.
April 10, 2016
Philippine Car Price Guide: April 2016
The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) has just ended and with that, it’s time to update The Philippine Car Price Guide. Given the several car launches/previews held at the annual summer motoring show, we’ve included them in this update.
- Chevrolet Sail
- Chrysler Town&Country (price update)
- Dodge (price update)
- Ford EcoSport (new variant)
- Ford Everest (new variant)
- Foton Toplander (new variants)
- Honda City 1.5 E Special Edition
- Hyundai Accent (2016 model)
- Hyundai Elantra (new variant)
- Hyundai Eon (new variant)
- Hyundai Santa Fe (2016 model)
- Hyundai Veloster
- Isuzu Crosswind (new variants)
- Jeep Wrangler (new variants)
- Kia Grand Carnival (price update)
- Kia Sportage
- Mazda2 (new variant)
- MINI Cooper Clubman
- Mitsubishi Mirage (2016 model)
- Mitsubishi Lancer EX (2016 model)
- SsangYong Korando
- SsangYong Tivoli
- SsangYong Rodius
- Subaru Forester (2016 model)
- Suzuki Ciaz
May 11, 2016
Philippine Car Price Guide: May 2016
The height of summer brings some of the coolest new cars to hit the Philippine market. In this update of the Philippine Car Price Guide, we have some of the much-awaited new cars making their debut on the list. Also, any vehicle that’s clickable (with a link) brings you to our test drive or first drive of that particular variant. Now neat is that?
- Chevrolet Colorado (new variant)
- Ford Everest (price increase)
- Ford Explorer Sport (price increase)
- Great Wall Haval M4
- Honda Accord (price increase)
- Honda Brio Amaze (new variant)
- Honda City (price increase)
- Honda Civic
- Honda HR-V (price increase)
- Honda Jazz (price increase)
- Honda Mobilio (price increase)
- Honda Odyssey (price increase)
- Isuzu mu-X
- Kia Soul (new variant)
- Mazda6 Skyactiv-D
- Mazda CX-5 Skyactiv-D
- MINI Cooper Convertible
- Suzuki Ertiga
- Toyota Wigo (price increase)
- Volkswagen Golf
- Volkswagen Jetta
- Volkswagen Polo
January 18, 2016
Philippine Car Price Guide: January 2016
Happy New Year and welcome to the first edition of the Philippine Car Price Guide for 2016. In this update, we’ve got some new and notable entries including two of the most awaited vehicles this year. Anyway, here are the updated entries:
- Audi Q7
- Ford Fiesta (price update)
- Ford Mustang (price update)
- Ford Ranger (price update)
- Honda Brio (new variants)
- Honda Brio Amaze (new variants)
- Honda Civic (price update)
- Honda CR-Z
- Honda Mobilio (new variants)
- Hyundai Grand Santa Fe (price update)
- Hyundai Tucson (new variants)
- Mazda2 (new variants)
- Mazda3 (price update)
- Mitsubishi ASX (price update)
- Mitsubishi Montero Sport
- Subaru Levorg
- Suzuki Swift (price update and new variant)
- Toyota Avanza (price update)
- Toyota Fortuner
- Toyota Hiace (price update)
- Toyota Land Cruiser (price update)
June 21, 2015
Philippine Car Price Guide: June 2015
Here’s the month Philippine Car Price Guide for June 2015. Not much going on in this update, there but there are some new and updated items, mainly:
- Ford Everest (new)
- Honda HR-V (new)
- Kia Carens (new)
- Kia Forte (new)
- Kia Rio (new)
- Kia Soul (updated)
- Mazda6 Skyactiv Wagon (new)
- Mazda CX-5 Maxx (new)
- Mazda MX-5 (new)
- Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 (new)
- Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 CDI (new)
- Nissan NV350 Urvan (new)
- Peugeot 301 (new)
- Suzuki Alto (updated)
- Suzuki APV (updated)
May 26, 2015
Philippine Car Price Guide: May 2015
Contrary to popular belief, we weren’t sleeping on the job. We were just waiting for launch of key models to update the May 2015 edition of the monthly Philippine Car Price Guide. Here are the new or updated entries. Remember, entries with clickable links means that there is a review.
- BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (new)
- Ford Everest (new)
- Ford Mustang (new)
- Honda Mobilio (new)
- Honda Odyssey (price adjustment)
- Isuzu D-Max (new)
- Kia Picanto (new)
- Lexus GS 350 (price adjustment)
- Mazda3 1.6 Maxx (new)
- Mazda6 Skyactiv (new)
- Mazda CX-5 (new)
- Toyota Hiace Super Grandia LXV (new)
- Toyota Innova (price adjustment)
- Toyota RAV4 (price adjustment)
December 5, 2015
Philippine Car Price Guide November-December 2015
The final Philippine Car Price Guide for 2015 is now out. We apologize for the delays for this edition, but we’re packing it all here—in the last update of the year. Here’s the list of updated or new entries that spans from October to December of this year.
- Audi TT
- Chevrolet Trax
- Ford Explorer Sport
- Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
- Honda Legend
- Hyundai Accent 1.6 DCT
- Hyundai Azera (price update)
- Isuzu D-MAX 3.0 VGS
- Isuzu mu-X 3.0 VGS
- Lexus LX 570
- Lexus RX 350
- Lexus RX 450h
- Mercedes-AMG GT
- Mercedes-AMG GLA 45
- Nissan Almera
- Peugeot 308
- Subaru Outback 2.5i-S
- Tata Super Ace
- Volkswagen Passat
July 12, 2015
UPDATED: Philippine Car Price Guide: July 2015
We’re a bit earlier than usual this month for the July edition of the Philippine Car Price Guide. We wanted to wait for the all-new Hilux, but since it’s launching last week of July, we figured we can’t wait that long. So ladies and gents, here’s this month’s updated list. Here’s what’s new:
- Audi (price updates)
- BMW (price updates)
- Lotus (new entry)
- Mitsubishi L300 XV (price update)
- Mitsubishi Mirage GLX (price update)
- Mitsubishi Montero Sport SE (new)
- Toyota Corolla Altis (price update)
- Toyota Fortuner (price update)
- Toyota Hiace (price update)
- Toyota Innova (new variant)
- Toyota RAV4 (price update)
- Toyota Vios (new variant)
- Toyota Wigo (price update)
August 22, 2015
Philippine Car Price Guide: August 2015
The August Edition of CarGuide.PH’s Philippine Car Price Guide is now out and in this update we have the following changes and/or updates:
- Chevrolet Captiva (price increase)
- Chevrolet Colorado Tracker / Tracker Pro
- Chrysler 300C
- Ford EcoSport Trend Urban Pack
- Ford Ranger
- Honda City VX Navi Modulo
- Honda City VX Navi MUGEN
- Hyundai Tucson 2.0 S VGT AWD
- Lexus ES 350
- Mazda2 Speed
- Mitsubishi Adventure (price increase)
- Mitsubishi Montero Sport GTV 4WD SE (price increase)
- Peugeot 2008
- Suzuki Celerio
- Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6 V (price decrease)
- Toyota Hilux
- Toyota Innova (price increase)
- Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (price increase)
- Toyota Wigo (price increase)
October 10, 2015
Philippine Car Price Guide: September-October 2015
We sort of missed the September 2015 update for the Philippine Car Price Guide. Still, don’t panic since here’s the October 2015 edition. In this update, we’re highlighting the following:
- Chevrolet Trax
- Foton Gratour
- Foton Toano
- Foton Toplander
- Haima S5
- Hyundai i20 Cross Sport
- Hyundai Tucson
- Mitsubishi Mirage Special Edition
- Nissan Juke
- Nissan NP300 Navara (price increase)
- Nissan NV350 Urvan (price increase)
- Nissan Patrol Royale (price decrease)
- Toyota Avanza
- Toyota Land Cruiser 200
May 16, 2021
Review: 2021 Lexus UX 200 F Sport
What’s in a label? On one hand, the overall shape and form of the Lexus UX says it is a hatchback, but the plastic cladding and (slightly) raised ride height says it is an SUV. Regardless of label though, Lexus perfectly understands that everyone wants crossovers these days, and they have decided to make their entry-level model exactly that. Whatever you use to describe the UX though—hatchback, SUV, or crossover—it is, without a doubt, a stunner. Note to others: this is how entry-level models should be done.
April 15, 2021
Ranking Car Brands That Pass (or Fail) Their Road-Worthiness Tests
With the Philippines trying out a more stringent motor vehicle inspection (yes, it’s that PMVIS again), it’s interesting to know which car brands typically pass or fail these road-worthiness safety tests.
February 2, 2013
2013 World Car of the Year Finalists Announced
The countdown has begun in preparation for the 2013 World Car Awards winners' press conference hosted by the New York International Auto Show and Bridgestone Corporation on Thursday, March 28, 2013. The 2013 World Car of the Year, World Performance Car, World Green Car and World Car Design of the Year will all be declared at this time.
The top three finalists in all award categories will be announced at the Geneva International Motor Show on Tuesday, March 5th, 2013.
October 18, 2016
Review: 2016 Peugeot 308 1.6 Allure Hatchback & 1.6 BlueHDi Allure Station Wagon
When Michael, my Uber driver, noticed where I was heading, he started his small talk with: how do you pronounce “Peugeot”? Eager to impart a bit of automotive trivia, I told him the proper way to say it: “POO-zho” and that if he ever needs a refresher, every dealer has a pronunciation guide stickered on the façade. Then he asked: mura ba yun? Mukha kasi silang mura eh (are they cheap? It’s because they look cheap). At that point, I thought: Ouch! If I were working for Peugeot or owned one, that comment would feel like a knife piercing through my chest. Although I could try reiterating things like how they’re filled with quirky yet intricate details and that they’re made in France and so forth; I’m simply calling on Michael to try out the new 308, be it the hatchback or wagon. Discounting the budget 301 which I abhorred, this is the first mainstream car that lives up to Peugeot’s brand values.
March 7, 2015
Philippine Car Price Guide: March 2015
Normally, you’ll expect our monthly price guide to appear on the 15th or thereabouts. This time around, we’ve made an exception because we finally have the most-awaited pricing info of all: the 2015 Mitsubishi Strada. Of course, we also have the brochure in a separate link right here.
The Strada though isn’t the only new entrant in this month’s update. We finally were able to update the following:
The Strada though isn’t the only new entrant in this month’s update. We finally were able to update the following:
- Audi
- BMW
- Geely
- Haima
- Honda Odyssey
- JAC
- Jeep
- Jinbei
- JMC
- King Long
- Mercedes-Benz
- MINI
- Porsche
- RAM
- Volkswagen Golf GTI
April 22, 2015
Philippine Car Price Guide: April 2015
The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) is over, and with that comes a variety of new and updated models. We’ve delayed the monthly Philippine Car Price Guide to reflect these changes. For this update, we have the following new additions/updates:
- Audi Q1 1.4 TFSI
- BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
- BYD Qin
- Chevrolet Colorado Tracker
- Chevrolet Trailblazer L / SE
- Ford Expedition EL EcoBoost Platinum
- Ford Ranger Wildtrak (Update)
- Great Wall Haval M4
- Hyundai Accent 1.6 E 4DR CRDI
- Isuzu D-Max 2.5 VGS
- Kia Grand Carnival
- Kia Sorento
- Mazda2 Skyactiv
- MG MG3
- MG MG350
- MG MG5
- MINI Cooper 5DR / Cooper S 5R
- MINI Countryman
- Peugeot 301
- Subaru Legacy
- Subaru Outback
- Tata Ace Bata
- Toyota Camry
- Volkswagen Beetle (Update)
- Volkswagen Polo Sedan A/T
- Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI
- Volkswagen Touareg Sport Edition
- Volkswagen Touran 1.2
February 22, 2015
Philippine Car Price Guide: February 2015
In this update of the Philippine Car Price Guide, there are some new additions as well as minor revisions. Keep yourself updated:
- Chevrolet Sonic 1.4 LS (new model)
- Chevrolet Trailblazer 4x2 L (new model)
- Honda City 1.5 XV MUGEN (new model)
- Honda Jazz 1.5 V MUGEN (new model)
- Hyundai Accent 1.4 L (new model)
- Hyundai Grand i10 1.0 E (new model)
- Hyundai Grand Starex (price update)
- Isuzu Crosswind (new model)
- Mitsubishi L300 XB (new model)
- Nissan NP300 Navara (new model)
- Toyota Alphard (new model)
- Toyota Prius c (new model)
- Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TSI Comfortline (new model)
January 11, 2015
Philippine Car Price Guide: January 2015
Happy New Year! This is the first edition of the Philippine Price Guide for 2015. We apologize for not updating in December—I guess we were in the partying mood quite early. Remember, entries that are clickable contain links to our vast database of test drives. Anyway, for this update there are some sizeable updates throughout including updates of:
- BAIC (new entry)
- Ford EcoSport (price adjustment)
- Ford Focus (price adjustment)
- Ford Mustang 50 Years Limited Edition (2015 model)
- Foton Thunder Strike (new entry)
- Foton Thunder Ironman (new entry)
- Foton View Traveller 15/18-Seater (new entry)
- Honda Civic (price adjustment)
- Honda CR-V (2015 model)
- Hyundai Sonata (2015 model)
- Kia Carens (price adjustment)
- Kia Picanto (price adjustment)
- Kia Rio (price adjustment)
- Kia Sorento (price adjustment)
- Kia Sportage (price adjustment)
- Lamborghini Huracan (2015 model)
- Lexus sedans (price adjustment)
- Lexus NX 200t and NX 200t F Sport(2015 model)
- Mitsubishi Mirage G4 (price adjustment)
- Mitsubishi Montero Sport (price adjustment)
- Toyota Fortuner (price ajdustment)
- Toyota Hilux (price adjustment)
- Toyota Prius C (price adjustment)
- Toyota RAV4 (new naming convention)
- Toyota Vios TRD (2015 model)
- Toyota Wigo (price adjustment)
May 23, 2021
Review: BMW 318i Sport
BMW certainly loves to experiment. If filling up every conceivable niche wasn’t enough, they’ve dabbled on things like all- and front-wheel drive; heck, they’ve even tweaked one of their core design traits: the double kidney grille. Whether or not people will accept the whole “kidney lung” debacle is still up in the air, but there’s one thing they can’t afford to fuck up: the 3 Series.
Forty years on, the 3 Series has been largely evolutionary. Sure, it’s grown in size, and the family tree has now split into two main branches depending on the number of doors, but the fact of the matter is that there aren’t many great surprises here. And good thing too because in an increasingly crowded premium compact sedan segment, the 2021 BMW 318i Sport is every bit sporty and smart.
Yes, the kidney grille on the 3 Series is larger, but thankfully, it hasn’t metastasized into lungs (yet). Thus, there’s no debating that it looks taunt, elegant, and timeless—as a 3 Series should. Having said that, the headlights, which now cut through the bumper do look a bit Peugeot-y, while the rear has a certain Lexus-y feel to it. Overall, no complaints though; it looks great. Bookmarking everything perfectly is the Sport trim which feature high-gloss black elements and tasty-looking 18-inch alloy wheels.
The 3 Series’ insistence on sticking to tradition bods well with the way it drives. Some of its competitors have caught up, but BMW still schools them on what it means to be a premium compact sedan with a sporting edge. A few kilometers are all that’s needed to tell you this car means business. The steering is pretty darn close to that of a sportscar with its sharp, accurate feel. Even better, it doesn’t feel that nervous through Manila’s pockmarked roads.
Driver inputs through the tiller are then beautifully communicated to a chassis that’s precise and obedient. When cruising, it has a great sense of stability and poise. Damping is firm, but disciplined; soaking up ruts and bumps with a sense of solidity. It’s extremely quiet and refined with 100 km/h feeling more like 60. Shove it through a corner though, and it’ll play hooky, swiveling around and out of the curve with ease. Tackling switchbacks is second nature. Wherever your eyes visually point out to, for as long as you put in the steering angle to match, the 3 Series will head there without a fuss. The brakes too are progressive and well-modulated.
This particular 3 Series is the 318i, and with that, it’s rocking BMW’s entry-level engine. Don’t let the badge or the figures—156 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque—fool you. The numbers tell just one part of the story; the other being that peak power comes in from 4,500 to 6,500 rpm, while peak torque is delivered from 1,300 to 4,300 rpm. It won’t win in a straight sprint, but it’s very balanced, and more importantly, well-suited to the local traffic conditions. There’s enough grunt from the 4-cylinder to overtake, cruise to the legal speed limit, or power down through corners. The 8-speed automatic shifts smoothly too, though paddle shifters would have been a welcome addition.
It would have been the perfect package if only BMW remembered to create an interior with a bit more drama and flair. Don’t get it wrong, it’s modern and everything is well-finished, but it also looks cold and unemotional. Spend enough time inside though, and the execution makes sense.
For starters, there’s an abundance of adjustment whether it’s with the steering wheel or the seats. Getting the perfect driving position takes no time. Then, there’s the visibility which is great to say the least. A bevy of screens greet the driver—a 5.1-inch screen serving as the gauges, and an 8.8-inch screen serving as the interface to the infotainment system. Odd though that the virtual gauges are designed to mimic traditional ones as BMW could have better adopted to LCD screen tech. Still, they’re easy enough to read and understand.
Another glaring omission here is the lack of smartphone connectivity. There’s no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, wired or otherwise. So, the only way to make phone calls or listen to music without getting arrested for distracted driving is through Bluetooth. Want to use Google Maps or Waze? Hopefully you’ve got a cellphone holder at the ready. It’s a shame because the native system is snappy, easy-to-navigate, and thankfully, can be operated either by touchscreen or iDrive knob. Compounding matters, there’s only one USB Type A port, while there are three USB Type C ports.
At 4,709 mm in length, the “G20” 3 Series has grown a lot in this generation. Together with its 2,851 mm wheelbase, it now feels genuinely roomy. There’s no need to worry about head or legroom now, plus because it’s wider, there’s room to stretch sideways. At the back, there’s adult-sized space, and with rear vents and their own climate control zone to boot it helps keep everyone comfortable. Of note, BMW Philippines has chosen to fit Sensatec (aka synthetic leather). While this sounds like a bummer, it’s well-wearing, durable, and vegan (if you’re into such things). Plus, most buyers will probably mistake it for the real thing anyway. More noticeable is the lack of a folding seatback. While 480 liters is big, there’s no way to expand this number in the case of a last-minute airport run.
Also absent in the 3 Series is any sort of advanced driver assist. Apart from the usual gaggle of airbags and acronyms, there’s not much else to talk about in the safety department aside from clearance sensors, a back-up camera, and tire pressure sensors. You want to make sure this car keeps to its lane or avoids hitting pedestrians or cyclists? You’ll have to do it yourself.
No one was expecting BMW to screw up the 3 Series, and with the latest model, that thankfully hasn’t happened. Not only is it roomier and more comfortable than ever, but it’s managed to remain the standard when it comes to handling and refinement. Sure, it lacks driver assist features and smartphone connectivity, and the interior looks rather somber; but these could be fixed by ticking the right options. As it is, the 2021 318i Sport is also well-priced at just P 2.990 million undercutting the Jaguar XE, Lexus IS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It comes with a 5-year / 200,000-kilometer warranty to boot.
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2021 BMW 318i Sport |
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| Ownership | 2021 BMW 318i Sport |
| Year Introduced | 2019 |
| Vehicle Classification | Luxury Car |
| Warranty | 5 years / 200,000 kilometers |
| The Basics | |
| Body Type | Luxury Car |
| Seating | 5 |
| Engine / Drive | F/R |
| Under the Hood | |
| Displacement (liters) | 2.0 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Fuel Delivery | Direct Injection |
| Layout / # of Cylinders | I4 |
| BHP @ rpm | 156 @ 4,500-6,500 |
| Nm @ rpm | 250 @ 1,300-4,300 |
| Fuel / Min. Octane | Gasoline / 91~ |
| Transmission | 8AT |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
| Fuel Economy @ Ave. Speed | 12.82 km/L @ 35 km/h |
| Dimensions and Weights | |
| Length (mm) | 4,709 |
| Width (mm) | 1,827 |
| Height (mm) | 1,435 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,851 |
| Curb Weight (kg) | 1,565 |
| Suspension and Tires | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, Multi-link |
| Front Brakes | Vented Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Vented Disc |
| Parking Brake | Electric |
| Tires | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 RFT 225/45 R 18 Y (f & r) |
| Wheels | Alloy |
| Safety Features | |
| Airbags | 8 |
| Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) | Yes, with EBD |
| Traction / Stability Control | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Yes, Front and Rear |
| Parking Camera | Yes, Rear |
| Front Seatbelts | 3-pt ELR with pre-tensioner x 2 |
| Rear Seatbelts |
3-pt ELR with pre-tensioner
x 2, 3-pt ELR x 1 |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Anchor | Yes |
| Other Safety Features |
Hill Start Assist Tire Pressure Monitoring Parking Assistant |
| Exterior Features | |
| Headlights | LED |
| Fog Lamps | Yes, Front and Rear (LED) |
| Auto Lights | Yes |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | Yes |
| Tailgate | Electric |
| Interior Features | |
| Steering Wheel Adjust | Tilt/Telescopic |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather |
| Seating Adjustment (driver) | Electric, 8-way, w/ Memory |
| Seating Adjustment (front passenger) | Electric, 8-way |
| Seating Surface | Synthetic Leather |
| Folding Rear Seat | No |
| Sunroof | No |
| Trip Computer | Yes |
| Convenience Features | |
| Power Steering | Yes |
| Power Door Locks | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes |
| Power Mirrors | Yes, w/ Fold |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming |
| Proximity Key | Yes |
| Climate Control | Auto, Tri-Zone, w/ Rear Vents |
| Audio System |
Stereo USB Type A x 1 USB Type C x 3 Bluetooth |
| Smartphone Connectivity | None |
| # of Speakers | 8 |
| Steering Controls | Yes |
November 21, 2014
Philippine Car Price Guide: October-November 2014
The much awaited, much delayed Philippine Car Price Guide is finally here. It’s been a good two months since the last update, but you know what they say, patience is a virtue. So sit back, relax, and glance through the most up-to-date Car Price Guide researched by yours truly. Seems you don’t need a back office to do these things!
Here are the new things in this update:
Here are the new things in this update:
- BMW M135i
- BMW M235i
- BMW M3
- BMW M4
- Ford Escape
- Ford Explorer Sport
- Ford Ranger Wildtrak (price adjustment)
- Honda Brio (price adjustment)
- Honda City (new variants)
- Honda Civic (new variants)
- Honda CR-V (new variants)
- Honda Jazz (price adjustment)
- Hyundai Grand Starex (new variants)
- Lexus RC F
- Mitsubishi Mirage (price adjustment)
- Tata Ace
- Tata Indica
- Tata Indigo
- Tata Xenon (price adjustment)
- Toyota RAV4 (price adjustment)
- Toyota Wigo (price adjustment)
- Volvo S60 (new variant)
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