Jetour’s most complete product yet
by Billy Caluag
We pit one of the latest plug-in hybrid crossovers against the segment leader
Interest in electrified vehicles has been growing, especially in recent weeks, and more manufacturers want a piece of the pie currently dominated by BYD Cars Philippines. One of the latest entries in our market is the Geely EX5 EM-i, and yes,
We could see this on Philippine roads very soon
China-made Nissan vehicles are set to debut across global markets in the near future. Through the Dongfeng-Nissan partnership, the Japanese brand has begun exporting the Nissan Frontier Pro-a plug-in hybrid pickup based on the Dongfeng Z9.Since its
by Billy Caluag
A more powerful Shark was also released
BYD Australia has just revamped its lineup of Shark 6 DMO pickups-or utes, for that matter. The plug-in hybrid truck now features a Dynamic Cab-Chassis variant, with a blank canvas in the rear half. This will allow owners to
by Billy Caluag
Almost half a million of these were sold in China last year
Among the sea of high-tech and ultra-luxurious models on display at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show, a relatively humble crossover might be one of the more significant vehicles in attendance. I'm talking about the Geely EX2: the fully
by Angelo Nieto
We just saw it previewed at MIAS 2026
The BYD Sealion 7 made waves yesterday at its preview during the 2026 Manila International Auto Show. No surprises there, given the popularity of its PHEV siblings the Sealion 5 and the Sealion 6. Fans and skeptics alike are keen to see
by Angelo Nieto
The G700 also boosts Jetour’s plug-in hybrid lineup
Jetour Auto Philippines has effectively entered the luxury SUV market with the arrival of the plug-in hybrid GAIA G700. Priced at a premium P4.488 million, Jetour's latest offering enters the country as a competitor against the likes of the
It’ll launch in May, and reservations are now open
First seen in the region at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show 2025 and previewed again in 2026, we've already spotted the BYD Sealion 7 as it makes its rounds in Southeast Asia. Now, it's the Philippines's turn: the
by Angelo Nieto
The Chinese carmaker has two more tricks up its sleeve
Denza Philippines will be showcasing the rest of its roster at the upcoming 2026 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). The main highlights include the Denza B5 and B8 SUVs, which are both equipped with the DMO powertrain.The Philippines was first introduced
by Billy Caluag
Would you call this a hot hatch?
The BYD Seagull and Dolphin have a new big brother. This is the Seal 6 GT, and it is BYD's latest electric hatchback-and dare we say it, the brand's first hot hatch. Let us explain: It packs a rear-
by Billy Caluag
Is this the starter hybrid for you?
As I write this, the prices of gas and diesel have already breached P90/L and P130/L, respectively, and it doesn't look like the price hikes will slow down anytime soon. Timely, then, that I've just spent a week
by Drei Laurel
This electrified compact crossover starts at P1.28-M
This is the 2026 Geely EX5 EM-i. It's a plug-in hybrid crossover based on the same chassis as its fully electric counterpart, the EX5 EV. While it isn't technically Geely's first hybrid in the country, it's
by Lije Martin
Changan aims to elevate the local compact sedan segment
Inchcape Philippines has just debuted the all-new Changan Eado Plus, a compact sedan that aims to set "the new standard of everyday driving." The Eado Plus enters the Philippines as one of the best-selling nameplates in China, vending around 168,
It joins the brand's flagship model in the five-star category
The Jetour T1 has earned a five-star safety rating in the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) with a total score of 87.67 points under the 2021-2025 protocol. The T1 joins its larger sibling, the T2, in scoring an
by Lije Martin
Would you want to see this in the Philippines?
The MG S9 has just been unveiled, and it will serve as the brand's first seven-seater SUV. Packing a plug-in hybrid powertrain, the S9 is positioned as a versatile family car, with up to 100km of purely electric driving.
by Billy Caluag
Is a jack of all trades truly a master of none?
Good recall. Yes, the Nissan N7 debuted in November 2024, but only recently did we get the chance to drive it. Nissan China recently invited us to experience the N7 at its test track in Guangzhou, and then on frozen courses in
by Billy Caluag
You may know its electric sibling, the Eado EV460 electric taxi
Chinese carmaker Changan will be launching the Changan Eado Plus sedan in the Philippine market on March 25, 2026. Regular taxi users may recognize its fully electric sibling, the Eado EV460 (pictured below), as it was launched in 2025 as part of
The segment is growing, but can Nissan take it to new heights?
Sorry to get you excited. We actually got to drive Nissan's plug-in hybrid pickup in China, specifically at a test track within the Dongfeng-Nissan Technical Center. The brand then took us to Heihe, China's northernmost city, to drive
by Billy Caluag
Have you heard about the Nissan N7? What about the Frontier Pro?
When Nissan Philippines debuted the all-new Y63 Patrol in 2025, Top Gear Philippines managing editor Leandre Grecia called it exactly what the brand needed at the time. The SUV served as a reminder that, even amid global financial trouble, Nissan can
by Billy Caluag
Existing promos can bring down the price by up to P60,000
When the Geely EX5 EM-i's arrival was confirmed earlier this year, we said it would need to be priced just right to challenge the BYD Sealion 6 in the electrified compact crossover class. Well, Geely Philippines has now announced the
What does this mean for the Philippine market?
Honda has announced that it will be importing select models from its global manufacturing plants into Japan. Initially, the American-made Honda Passport and Acura Integra were announced for the carmaker's home market, but the fully electric Insight was recently added
by Billy Caluag
