The wagon lives on
by Billy Caluag
This, or the new Land Cruiser FJ?
Toyota recently published a video going over one of the most unique models in the Land Cruiser nameplate's history: the short-wheelbase (SWB) Land Cruiser 70. Uploaded to the official Land Cruiser channel, the video features three examples in multiple configurations,
by Angelo Nieto
The ‘base’ spec RAV4 may be the best buy
The RAV4 and I have some history. Way back in 2006, my first car was a second-generation Toyota RAV4. With its all-wheel drive, extremely cute styling, and amazing practicality, it was a well-loved car. The only issue I had
The collection will be exclusive to Japan, unfortunately
Toyota is releasing a new collection of Land Cruiser-branded apparel with the theme of 'Gear Up & Go Anywhere.' Just like the renowned nameplate that inspires the collection, these items are designed to have the durability to support active lifestyles.One of
by Angelo Nieto
Game on
Toyota is famously late to the EV game. After spending billions of dollars perfecting the hybrid formula, the Japanese giant then went in heavy on hydrogen. The resulting Mirai is a technological masterpiece but also a commercial dead end, given how fast
by Niky Tamayo
Catch these and more at the Toyota Legacy Experience in ETON City, Santa Rosa
Toyota Motor Philippines has been making waves this year, launching one big model after the other. This week alone, it also started retail sales of arguably two of the most talked-about Toyotas today: the Land Cruiser FJ and the all-new
A lot of you have been looking forward to this
At long last, the 2027 Toyota Hilux is finally here. First seen at the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show, the new Hilux now makes its way onto dealership floors with diesel models and a fully electric version. Toyota Motor Philippines has given
by Lije Martin
The city is currently upgrading its service vehicles with newer models
On July 20, the Pasig City local government formally turned over 10 new Toyota Zenix HEVs to six different city offices. The city's public information office shares that these new hybrid MPVs are the second batch of units acquired for the
by Angelo Nieto
The baby LC is finally on the market
It's been a long road for the Land Cruiser FJ ever since it was officially revealed in October last year. But today's the day: Toyota Motor Philippines has officially declared it available for purchase. It comes in two variants: The
by Angelo Nieto
The Corolla’s 60th anniversary celebration continues
Toyota has released yet another commemorative variant of the Corolla. In case you missed it, 2026 marks the 60th year of the famed nameplate, and since the celebration kicked off we've seen special-edition releases of the sedan, touring, and crossover
by Billy Caluag
The crossover is scheduled to drop in September later this year
Fresh off its 70th anniversary, the Toyota Crown will be getting an update for 2027. While it will retain its crossover body, the new and cleaner look gives it a much sportier impression.This is mostly attributed to the revised black-and-
by Billy Caluag
More cash discounts are also available on select models
Toyota Motor Philippines is offering several straight cash discounts on some of its most popular models this July. The Vios XLE CVT sedan highlights these promotions with price reductions up to P75,000.This particular nameplate continues to be the brand's
Who here misses the Previa?
We here at Top Gear Philippines are quite fond of the '90s. We're not sure if you've deduced that yet from our regular appreciation for '90s automotive icons, especially the JDM specials. In hindsight, it was an amazing era for
What’s in a name?
The Toyota GR Supra has had its fair share of detractors since launching a while back. Many have come before me and have said that it does not feel like a continuation of the Supra line, and that it feels "too BMW."
Toyota calls its series a rolling laboratory
After a successful first event at the Riverpark Street Course in Cavite back in March, the latest round of the 2026 Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup brought racers and teams to Clark International Speedway in Pampanga on June 11 for a Saturday
But it won’t be for everyone
After much uncertainty brought about by the fuel crisis, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup is back. There is now a renewed push for biofuels; the Vios and Tamaraw race cars are running on fuel formulated with special blends of coconut oil
by Dinzo Tabamo
Everything from game-changing pioneers to one-off experiments
Well, would you look at that: Ferrari has brought back the manual gearbox. With two large caveats, of course. First, there's a faintly staggering leap in price for the Ferrari 12Cilindri supercar involved. Second, is the fact that it's actually
The Japanese giant is still serious about making hydrogen power happen
Earlier this week, we covered Toyota's hesitance to bring a PHEV Hilux to the market. The Japanese carmaker claimed that it's in no hurry to break into the plug-in pickup segment just yet, preferring to further develop its technology
by Angelo Nieto
It could be a while until we see this from the Japanese carmaker
Plug-in hybrid pickups are nowhere near the norm, but the segment is growing. The BYD Shark 6 DMO is now joined by competitors from Radar and Changan, while Nissan's Navara Pro could make a local debut after showing up at
by Billy Caluag
The famed Corolla turns 60 this year
In celebration of the Toyota Corolla's 60th anniversary, the Corolla Cross has received a new Z Adventure variant in Japan. Along with a few new colors, this Z Adventure also gets an additional set of accessories and some tech updates.Right
by Billy Caluag
We finally get behind the wheel of the all-new off-roader
It has been a while since we lost the name of the venerated off-roader in the original FJ Cruiser. That was a retro-styled 4x4 SUV that we think was way ahead of its time. This all-new 2026 Land Cruiser
