This achievement marks a first for the Japanese manufacturer
by Lije Martin
The new structures begin construction this May and operations in August 2027
Following its earlier pre-delivery inspection facility expansion, Suzuki Philippines has now broken ground on the next batch of new facilities at its Laguna plant. The groundbreaking ceremony comes ahead of construction scheduled to begin this May. The new facilities are expected
by Angelo Nieto
According to the LTO, at least
The Land Transportation Office has recently published homologation papers for the fully electric Suzuki e-Vitara. In a way, the subcompact crossover already landed in the Philippines as the Toyota Urban Cruiser, with the two sharing everything but software and styling.However,
by Billy Caluag
Grab’s Eco-Drive initiative offers fuel savings and flexible daily installments
Expect to see more hybrid or fully electric Grab cars waiting at your pick-up points soon. Grab has launched its Eco-Drive Initiative, a coalition with financial institutions and automotive partners to give driver-partners fast and affordable access to EVs.
by Lije Martin
Further ensuring vehicles arrive in optimal condition
In a recent announcement, Suzuki Philippines shared that expansions have been made to the pre-delivery inspection (PDI) facilities at its Laguna plant. Every vehicle that Suzuki sells to Filipino motorists goes through these facilities before they reach dealers, as part of
by Angelo Nieto
Both bikes cost well under P150k
Suzuki has just unveiled the all-new V-Strom 160 and DR160-small engine-equipped versions of brand's V-Strom and DR lines-at the Makina Moto Expo 2026. The V-Strom 160 stickers for P146,000 while the DR160 is
by Lije Martin
We’re guessing this will make it to the Philippines sooner rather than later
One of the Philippines' most popular scooters just got an update: Ladies and gents, say hello to the all-new Suzuki Burgman Street.This isn't in the market yet, though, as it has only been unveiled in India. That said, considering
It got highest marks in child occupancy protection
There's been a lot of talk about the Suzuki e-Vitara's possible arrival in the Philippines, especially since its Toyota Urban Cruiser twin has already landed in the market. While we wait for that potential imminent launch, though, we're
Which one would you choose for your daily drives?
The Department of Energy Fuel Eco Run is an annual initiative that scores the fuel efficiency of participating cars. The most recent test involved 65 cars, consisting of 15 battery electric vehicles (BEV), five plug-in hybrids (PHEV), 14 non-plug-in
by Lije Martin
Find out in this review of the fifth-generation ‘Underbone King’
The Suzuki Raider R150 has been a crowd-favorite since it debuted back in 2004. Even then, it already featured a slim chassis with a punchy DOHC, carbureted engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Many Filipinos quickly gravitated toward the
by Lije Martin
One of two units ridden by Barry Sheene in the 1977 season
As you may have noticed, we like to keep an eye on the world of high-end car auctions. Always good to have an idea of what you'll be buying when your lottery numbers come up, isn't it?This week,
by Greg Potts
Same style, engine, and tech, but with different riding characteristics
Last year, Suzuki Philippines previewed two all-new models at Makina 2025. Now, the same models have been officially launched in the market-ladies and gents, say hello to the all-new DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM.The DR-Z4S is Suzuki'
Adaptive cruise control, lane-departure alerts, and more
The three-door Suzuki Jimny has received a welcome update for 2026: Across all variants, Suzuki Safety Sense-the brand's in-house suite of advanced driver-assist systems-is now standard, along with new front parking sensors, additional front-side and
It’s a near-exact copy-paste job in all aspects
We've already told you that the upcoming Toyota Urban Cruiser is a rebadged Suzuki e-Vitara, which should be headed to our market, too. Well, here's another case of badge swapping between the two Japanese carmakers: This is the second-
With the help of the Pawikan Conservation Center
Suzuki Philippines has strengthened its commitment to environmental conservation through a baby turtle release activity with the Pawikan Conservation Center. The event took place in Morong, Bataan, where volunteers guided 8,713 hatchlings as they made their first strides into the West
Conveniently situated along the Bataan Provincial Highway
The latest dealership to join the carmaker's local network is Suzuki Auto Bataan, established in partnership with Greensun Automotive Enterprises under the Laus Group of Companies. The new facility is located in Hermosa City, along the Bataan Provincial Highway.This full-
It’s called the 70YO.70, which mimics ‘Toyota’ when read from afar
With the right mindset (and enough parts), you can turn the Suzuki Jimny into anything you want it to be. Just check out DAMD's custom Jimny builds-the range includes miniature G-Wagons and custom builts inspired by rally legends.This
Based on 2025 sales figures
After selling 3,295,013 vehicles in 2025, Suzuki has overtaken Nissan to become the third-biggest Japanese carmaker. That figure also marks a 1.4% year-on-year increase for Suzuki, while Nissan absorbed a -4.4% decrease with 3,202,
by Billy Caluag
This will be Suzuki’s first foray into the EV market
Suzuki Philippines (SPH) had a stellar outing in 2025, ending the year in a solid third place among CAMPI members. It did end the fourth quarter strong, opening it up with the arrival of the all-new Fronx.It appears the Japanese
Impressive numbers from these two Suzukis
The Department of Energy recently held a fuel-economy run for various automotive brands. After Honda shared its test results, it's now Suzuki's turn to flex its numbers.The Japanese carmaker had the all-new Fronx and the Dzire participate
The crossover now has a one-star safety rating after seatbelt failures
The Suzuki Fronx has just received an updated, one-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). According to the organization, the Fronx failed several crash tests with repeated seatbelt malfunctions-particularly in the rear retractors."The seatbelt component
by Billy Caluag
