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February 1, 2023
2024 Mazda CX-90 Goes All In On Premium Style, Performance, Comfort
After teasing the availability of a plug-in hybrid variant and the performance of its turbocharged inline-6, Mazda has finally pulled the wraps off its first-ever three-row SUV riding on the new Large Product platform: the first-ever 2024 Mazda CX-90.
Filed Under:
Luxury SUV,
Mazda CX-90,
News
January 1, 2023
Hyundai Palisade SUV Returns To Philippines With P 3.780M Price Tag (w/ Specs)
Hyundai’s flagship SUV, the Palisade, makes its return to the Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) website carrying a P 3.780-million price tag.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Hyundai Palisade,
Luxury SUV,
News
December 14, 2022
Top 5 Picks For 2022
With 42 entries spanning everything from sub-compacts to luxury SUVs, it’s time to our Top 5 Cars of 2022.
As usual, our Top 5 Picks is done differently (see the past winners here: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011). Instead of categorizing cars to try to make everyone a winner, we lump them together to get the five cars that we thought were outstanding.
Our methods are simple. First, we should have driven it extensively and on the roads that we’re familiar with. This means no around the block test drives (including track days), no “first drives”, no junkets. Second, it should be fairly mainstream. For that, the list is capped with a maximum MSRP of P 4 million. Finally, it’s something we’d be willing to spend our own money own, and we’re willing to be caught dead in.
With that out of the way, here’s our Top 5 Picks of 2022:
#5. Subaru WRX
Still our go-to for a well-rounded, yet relatively affordable sports sedan, the all-new Subaru WRX is still hard to beat. The combination of a turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive means it can serve up the fun. This time, though, it won’t be trying to shake your fillings out half the time as the much-fangled Subaru Global Platform’s much more, gasp, refined. The WRX STI is gone, but at least you get much higher equipment levels—including more safety gear and even optional adaptive dampers. In short, it’s a WRX that’s equally capable of taking on the daily commute as it is a slick, mountain road. Sadly, no amount of suede or Alcantara could change the fact that it looks ugly as sin.
Read our review.
#4. Toyota Corolla Cross
Though fuel prices have softened of late, it did manage to bring hybrids and EVs into mainstream conversation. And among the growing list of hybrids out there, the Toyota Corolla Cross, we find, is the most well-rounded. The styling looks like it was designed by accountants during their lunchbreak, but at least it’s darn economical. We consistently did 20 km/L without breaking a sweat—something we couldn’t do with a “gas-charged, electric-driven crossover.” Fuel sipping abilities aside, the rest of the package is solid—pliant ride, secure handling, roomy interior, and decent (for a Toyota) specs. An added bonus is that there’s a GR Sport version, but a forewarning: the added spice does little to uplift the bland driving flavor.
Read our review.
#3. Toyota Raize
When Toyota decided to enter the sub-compact SUV genre, everyone knew they’d be a force to be reckoned with. Some may say “it’s just a Daihatsu,” but who the fuck cares? The resulting Toyota Raize is a well-engineered and well-thought-out car. Dynamically, it’s got surprisingly good NVH, precise steering, and a punchy engine (well, at least for the turbo). Naturally, for its price, you can’t expect plush materials (and yeah, everything’s rock hard), but at least build quality is pretty decent. Add styling that’s angular as opposed to jellybean-like, solid levels of safety (it got a 5-star rating at the ASEAN NCAP), usable packaging, and of course, Toyota’s promise of painless ownership means the Raize ticks all the right boxes.
Read our review: Raize 1.2 G, Raize 1.0 Turbo.
When Toyota decided to enter the sub-compact SUV genre, everyone knew they’d be a force to be reckoned with. Some may say “it’s just a Daihatsu,” but who the fuck cares? The resulting Toyota Raize is a well-engineered and well-thought-out car. Dynamically, it’s got surprisingly good NVH, precise steering, and a punchy engine (well, at least for the turbo). Naturally, for its price, you can’t expect plush materials (and yeah, everything’s rock hard), but at least build quality is pretty decent. Add styling that’s angular as opposed to jellybean-like, solid levels of safety (it got a 5-star rating at the ASEAN NCAP), usable packaging, and of course, Toyota’s promise of painless ownership means the Raize ticks all the right boxes.
Read our review: Raize 1.2 G, Raize 1.0 Turbo.
#2. Mazda CX-5 Turbo
Subaru turned their back on the fun-loving family man with the death of the Forester XT, so its mantle was taken over by a certain little carmaker from Hiroshima: Mazda. Realizing an unfulfilled gap in the compact SUV segment, the CX-5 Turbo is the choice for everyday thrills with its 253-horsepower, 434 Nm turbocharged engine. Beyond serving up straight line thrills, its revamped chassis sharpens up the handling while also upping the overall refinement and equipment levels. An added bonus is that it’s much more economical than any past Forester XT too. It’s also a constant reminder that, despite its age, the CX-5 still is the one of the best, if not the best compact SUV out there. This new turbocharged variant though enables them to raise the middle finger against mediocrity.
Read our review: CX-5 Turbo.
Subaru turned their back on the fun-loving family man with the death of the Forester XT, so its mantle was taken over by a certain little carmaker from Hiroshima: Mazda. Realizing an unfulfilled gap in the compact SUV segment, the CX-5 Turbo is the choice for everyday thrills with its 253-horsepower, 434 Nm turbocharged engine. Beyond serving up straight line thrills, its revamped chassis sharpens up the handling while also upping the overall refinement and equipment levels. An added bonus is that it’s much more economical than any past Forester XT too. It’s also a constant reminder that, despite its age, the CX-5 still is the one of the best, if not the best compact SUV out there. This new turbocharged variant though enables them to raise the middle finger against mediocrity.
Read our review: CX-5 Turbo.
#1. Honda Civic
You can’t go wrong with the Honda Civic, and the all-new 11th generation model is no different. Despite the so-called “odd-numbered” Civic curse, this one is a winner. We’ve driven all of its variants (S Turbo, V Turbo, RS Turbo), and we’d have to conclude that Honda’s turned in some Dean’s Lister caliber work. In the face of an impending crossover/SUV invasion, including its very own stablemate, the HR-V, the Civic proves it still serves up an unbeatable formula. It’s not perfect (the S Turbo, in particular has a cheap-feeling interior), but overall, it balances wants and need perfectly with class-above space, tight handling, punchy yet fuel efficient engine, and cutting-edge driver assist system. You can’t ask for more in a daily driver. Our top pick goes to the top-of-the-line Civic RS Turbo, but the V Turbo is still pretty solid—it offers 80 percent of the experience for less than P 1.5-million.
You can’t go wrong with the Honda Civic, and the all-new 11th generation model is no different. Despite the so-called “odd-numbered” Civic curse, this one is a winner. We’ve driven all of its variants (S Turbo, V Turbo, RS Turbo), and we’d have to conclude that Honda’s turned in some Dean’s Lister caliber work. In the face of an impending crossover/SUV invasion, including its very own stablemate, the HR-V, the Civic proves it still serves up an unbeatable formula. It’s not perfect (the S Turbo, in particular has a cheap-feeling interior), but overall, it balances wants and need perfectly with class-above space, tight handling, punchy yet fuel efficient engine, and cutting-edge driver assist system. You can’t ask for more in a daily driver. Our top pick goes to the top-of-the-line Civic RS Turbo, but the V Turbo is still pretty solid—it offers 80 percent of the experience for less than P 1.5-million.
Filed Under:
carguide.ph,
Feature,
Top Picks
October 23, 2022
Review: 2022 Nissan Kicks e-POWER VL
Among small SUVs, the Nissan Kicks has caught the attention of people for one thing: its all-electric powertrain. Initially, there’s been some confusion on the role of the on-board combustion engine (we’ll get to that later), but the fact of the matter is, it’s the only one in its class to be powered solely by an AC synchronous motor. As such, there’s no denying that it delivers a great drive. However, at the same time, it’s saddled by a package that’s simply run-of-the-mill everywhere else.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Driver's Seat,
Nissan Kicks
October 9, 2022
Review: 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Premier
What’s in a name? That’s perhaps a question best lobbed to Chevrolet when they decided to name their new crossover, the Trailblazer. Unlike its most immediate predecessor, this one gracing the remaining Chevy showrooms nationwide is neither pickup-based nor is it a 7-seater. Still, re-using the name could, at least theoretically, lead to some name recognition or confusion.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Trailblazer,
Compact Crossover,
Driver's Seat,
News
September 30, 2022
Hyundai Tucson, MINI Convertible Score Perfect In Reliability
In another reliability survey, the Hyundai Tucson and MINI Convertible are deemed the most dependable new cars in the UK with a perfect 100 percent score. They were the only two all-new models, joined by the 2014-2019 Kia Soul and 2017-2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
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News
September 20, 2022
Mazda Philippines Introduces 2023 CX-3 With More Competitive Pricing, Features (w/ Specs)
Barely a year after they refreshed the CX-3 sub-compact SUV, Mazda Philippines is doing detail changes for the 2023 model year which sees them discontinuing one variant, while adding a new one in its place. Either way, they’ve made it more affordable or better loaded than before.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mazda CX-3,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
August 20, 2022
Mazda Celebrates 10 Years Of People, Earth, And Society (w/ Video)
On August 10, 2012, the distributor company for Mazda vehicles and parts, Bermaz Auto Philippines Inc, was incorporated. The rest, they say, is history (you can watch the company highlights as a video below the story).
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
News
August 11, 2022
Review: 2022 Mazda CX-5 AWD Turbo
Mazda has found the fountain of youth with the current-generation CX-5. It’s hard to believe but the current generation of their compact SUV has been around for five years already. A minor update in 2019 (for the 2020 model year) did freshen things a bit, but given the competitiveness of this segment, it’s a surprise how its foundations have remained solid.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Driver's Seat,
Mazda CX-5
August 7, 2022
Review: 2022 Changan CS75 Plus
Life be beautiful like summer flowers and death like autumn leaves. It’s weird to open this review with a poem by Rabindranath Tagore, but given how it’s so prominently displayed on the Changan CS75 Plus’ touchscreen each time you turn it on, it’s got to mean something. And after a week of driving it, I think I’ve got it. The poem, which talks about the fleeting nature of life, also happens to aptly summarize this compact SUV.
Filed Under:
Changan CS75 Plus,
Compact SUV,
Driver's Seat
June 30, 2022
2023 Mazda CX-8 Arrives In ASEAN With Turbo Engine
About 18 months after it was first unveiled in Japan, Mazda is starting to roll out the updated CX-8 three-row SUV for the Southeast Asian market.
Filed Under:
Mazda CX-8,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
June 16, 2022
Mazda PH Adds 253-Horsepower CX-5 AWD Turbo To Line-Up For P 2.380M (w/ Specs)
Bermaz Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda in the Philippines is giving enthusiasts what they want with the market launch of the first-ever CX-5 AWD Turbo. Realizing an unfulfilled gap in the compact SUV segment, the CX-5 AWD Turbo blends style, performance, and functionality.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact SUV,
Mazda CX-5,
News
May 12, 2022
Nissan Philippines Launching 6 New Or Refreshed Models In 2022
Nissan’s rise in the Philippine market isn’t done yet. After strengthening its hold in the industry as the third best-selling automotive brand, Nissan says 2022 will even be a bigger year.
May 2, 2022
Mazda Announce Production Stoppage Anew
In what seems to be a regular occurrence at this point, Mazda has announced a product stoppage anew at their Japanese factories this May.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
March 27, 2022
Review: 2022 Peugeot 5008 1.6 THP SUV
Seven-seat SUVs are desirable, there’s no doubt about that. A glance at the local sales charts reveal that Filipinos can’t get enough of them. While the family-centric segment is still dominated by small MPVs and SUVs, further up the food chain are larger offerings such as pickup-based passenger vehicles like the Toyota Fortuner and monocoque ones like the Mazda CX-8. Right smack in this wide-ranging segment is the new Peugeot 5008.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Mid-sized SUV,
Peugeot 5008
March 25, 2022
Mazda To Suspend Japan Assembly Anew In April
Reeling from the effects of the earthquake that struck Japan last March 16 and the rise in coronavirus cases at its suppliers, particularly in China, Mazda is announcing a full stoppage of vehicle assembly at its lines in Japan in April.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
News
March 23, 2022
It's Sort-Of Instagram Official: The Peugeot 2008 Is Coming To The Philippines
Update: Peugeot Philippines has gone live with their teasers of the Peugeot 2008 on all their social media accounts. The original story appears below (3/24).
Peugeot Philippines may have inadvertently confirmed the arrival of the Peugeot 2008 compact crossover through a social media post which has now gone missing.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
News,
Peugeot 2008
January 22, 2022
Mazda Issues Apology For Delayed Vehicles
If you have been anxiously waiting for your brand-new Mazda, it looks like you’ll have to show a bit of patience. The Hiroshima-based carmaker has finally posted a notice on its official website apologizing to its customers regarding the delay in production and delivery of vehicles.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
News
November 19, 2021
Lexus, Mazda Lead In Latest Auto Reliability Survey
Lexus, Mazda, and Toyota are the highest ranked automakers when it comes to reliability. This was revealed in Consumer Reports’ annual auto reliability rankings.
Filed Under:
Lexus Corporate,
Mazda Corporate,
News
October 28, 2021
The 2021 Mazda CX-5 Is The Toughest Small SUV Around
The 2021 Mazda CX-5 is the only small SUV to have aced the new, tougher side-impact crash test put out by the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety or IIHS. It’s the only small SUV to score a ‘good’ rating out of 20 tested by the IIHS.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda CX-5,
News,
Safety
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