These aren’t your conventional vans and MPVs
by Billy Caluag
Toyota and Lexus have a new competitor
Well, yes and no. Denza is the Lexus to BYD's Toyota, but it aims to stand firm as an independent brand. That can get a bit confusing as Denza and BYD share platforms, software, designs, and even mobile apps.In the
by Billy Caluag
To mark the occasion, Mitsubishi is rolling out discounts on the Xpander
The best-selling brand in the Philippines in 2025 was Toyota, but the best-selling model last year was a Mitsubishi.The Mitsubishi Xpander is now officially the Philippines' bestseller with 28,081 units sold. For comparison, Toyota Motor Philippines' top-selling
It’s a platform-mate of the Renault-based Magnite
Amid global downsizing and factory closures, Nissan has remained committed to developing and debuting new vehicles-sort of. The Japanese brand's latest offering comes in the form of the all-new Nissan Gravite, a seven-seater MPV based on the Renault
by Billy Caluag
A base-spec Advance and a higher-end Premium trim, to be specific
After debuting in the Philippines, Chinese carmaker Denza has yet to launch its first vehicle. However, thanks to recently published homologation papers from the Land Transportation Office, we now have a good idea of what the brand's first release could be.
by Billy Caluag
The MPV is scheduled to launch in February 2026
After 47 days of non-stop driving, the hybrid Toyota Veloz has completed its 7,000km journey across Indonesia. The driving was done in turns, ensuring the electrified MPV never stopped running.It all started at the Mandalika Circuit in Lombok on
by Billy Caluag
It’ll head to South Korea and Europe later this year
Electric MPVs are in right now-and make no mistake, we're all for it-and now Hyundai wants a slice of the pie. Say hello to the new Hyundai Staria Electric.It's not a new name, of course, with the
An affordable MPV that’s surprisingly fun to drive
Chery is not a new brand to the domestic car market. Now under the United Asia Automotive Group, it is back to give car buyers inexpensive options. With their range of Tiggo models, they're competing in the more popular but demanding
Including a centrally positioned driver’s seat!
It's no bigger than a regular hatchback. It offers seating for up to six people. You can sleep in it. Watch movies in it. And the driver gets to sit in the middle! Just like in a McLaren F1 and GMA
by Vijay Pattni
The new Veloz HEV has just been launched in Indonesia
Toyota is starting to electrify more and more of its lineup. After the all-new, fully electric Hilux, the carmaker has just unveiled the Veloz HEV over in Indonesia.The Veloz HEV debuts with a 1.5-liter gasoline hybrid mill that
That’s a 665kg payload on a fully charged battery
Big news in the world of electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs): the Kia PV5 Cargo has set a Guinness World Record by traveling 693.37km on a single charge while carrying a full 665kg payload.And this wasn't some rolling road
How does Hyundai’s updated small MPV size up against its Mitsubishi rival?
Hyundai Motor Philippines finally launched the refreshed version of its popular Stargazer. For this comparo, we'll be pitting the Korean carmaker's updated MPV against the facelifted Mitsubishi Xpander. We'll be using the highest non-crossover trims for both three-
Our Big Test winner gets huge updates
The Hyundai Stargazer was given a heavy facelift a few months ago, and that version made its world premiere back in July in Indonesia. No surprises there, as the MPV is made at Hyundai's Indonesia plant.Given its popularity here, we
There’s nothing mild with this facelift
The Hyundai Stargazer has left quite the impression on us, being our four-way Big Test winner a few years ago. It impressed us with its comfort, performance, space, and practicality, among other things. The MPV has also become a hit with
The rumors may be true after all
We've heard the rumors, and now here is some truth: The Mitsubishi Destinator has secured official homologation papers from the Land Transportation Office. The documents were dated September 18, 2025-right around the time we heard the rumors that the Destinator
by Billy Caluag
BYD enters the minivan sweepstakes
BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility are gearing up for yet another release, and this time the duo looks to take on the minivan segment. Reservations for the BYD eMax 9 DM-i are now open, but the full price and specifications have
by Billy Caluag
The van may usher in a new generation for Kia
Kia has officially launched its fully electric, multi-purpose van, the PV5. It is the first vehicle under Kia's new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy and will utilize the new E-GMP.S architecture, which greatly emphasizes versatility and modular capability.
by Billy Caluag
The XL7 is back in black
Suzuki Philippines has given its flagship MPV a sleek new facelift with the Suzuki L7 Hybrid Black Edition. The new XL7 was showcased alongside the recently released Fronx crossover, giving the Japanese carmaker two new electrified vehicles in its lineup.Under the
by Billy Caluag
The Xpander Cross gets a fair share of upgrades, too
A few months have passed since the updated Mitsubishi Xpander made its world premiere. It was first shown in Indonesia, but we knew it was only a matter of time before we'd see it in local showrooms.Now, the time has
It’ll be there until August 31
Earlier this year, Mitsubishi unveiled the facelifted Xpander, marking the second redesign of this current generation. Now, it looks like Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is set to bring in this new-look Xpander to our market.The Japanese carmaker just made the official
Will it land in the Philippines next?
The facelifted Hyundai Stargazer has made its global debut, taking center stage at the 2025 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). There, it takes the name of 'Stargazer Cartenz,' looking to be a step above the Stargazer X.Here in the Philippines,
by Billy Caluag
