The revived nameplate could be the local name for the Chinese N7
by Angelo Nieto
Jetour is the top PHEV brand while Toyota dominates HEV sales
The first quarter of the year has concluded, and after a busy first three months, the numbers from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) are out. There are more than a few things to point out for this Q1
The fully electric crossover has just been unveiled to the world
Yes, the NX8 is yet another product from the Dongfeng-Nissan partnership, but it might be the most important one to date-for the Philippines, at least. You see, fully electric crossovers seem to be having a moment in our country.Tesla
by Billy Caluag
The Philippines will still get three to four car launches per year
When Nissan Philippines (NPI) announced the sudden change in presidency, the question on our minds was, 'what will happen to the multiple car launches from 2026 to 2028?' Well, we now have an answer. But first, a little background on the situation.
by Lije Martin
The Department of Energy recently added it to the list of recognized EVs
The electrified Nissan X-Trail e-Power has just been added to the Department of Energy's list of recognized electric vehicles. This signals a prospective Philippine launch in the near future, but that's something we've been expecting for almost
by Billy Caluag
It's all-new and familiar at the same time
Not quite, this is the all-new Nissan Kicks e-Power for the ASEAN market. I specify ASEAN because Nissan also launched a new Kicks in 2024 for the American market, which is different. This one was launched in Thailand at the
by Lije Martin
It’s the second change in presidency after only one year
Nissan Philippines will have a new president effective April 1, 2026, just one year after its current president was appointed to the position. What will this mean for the brand's current plans?The role will be taken on by Yoshinori Kanazawa,
by Lije Martin
It's the brand's 51st dealership in the PH
Nissan has just opened Nissan Calamba-the brand's 51st dealership in the country. The branch operates under SynergyAuto Ventures Corporation (SVC) and further strengthens Nissan's presence in South Luzon.The dealership is located in Purok 2, Barangay Makiling, Calamba City,
by Lije Martin
Is it time for the X-Trail to return to the Philippines?
The Nissan X-Trail officially turns 25 years old. If your knees crack while bending, then you'll remember the first-generation X-Trail from the early and mid-2000s. They were spec'd with either a 2.0-liter or 2.
by Lije Martin
It’s about P30,000 less than its introductory price
The Nissan Patrol can now be purchased for a slightly more affordable P5.335 million, after a new variant was added to the local lineup. Compared to the version that was launched in 2024, this new configuration is P50,000 less, as
by Billy Caluag
We take Nissan’s 4x4 lineup across various terrain
In this line of work, we often get to test out cars early on in their life cycles. Like the all-new Nissan Patrol, for example-Top Gear Philippines got first dibs on that one.We've reviewed it, we've even
In case you didn’t make it this year
Gearheads from all over gathered at the Clark International Speedway on Sunday, February 1, for one of the biggest automotive gatherings of the year: the 2026 Nissan Festival.The first-of-its-kind festival brought together the community to celebrate the brand
Maybe this time, they’re finally launching it?
It might seem like you've read this before, and if you feel like it, then you probably already have: Nissan Philippines has previewed the next-generation X-Trail.This isn't the first time we're seeing the new X-Trail
It could very well be the biggest gathering of Nissans locally
We have one of the biggest gatherings in the local car scene happening next month. Nissan Philippines has just sent an invite to the first-ever Nissan Festival happening on February 1, 2026 at the Clark International Speedway. Mark your calendars, folks.
Thar she blows
Call me Ishmael. Some years ago-five to be precise-having no money and even less sense, I ventured to drive the Nissan Patrol for a week. To take the big beast out for a sail to discover all that the ancient
by Niky Tamayo
It should be here before the end of the year
In case you haven't noticed, the subcompact crossover segment has boomed exponentially over the last few years. For those who need more evidence, the Raize has consistently been in top ten best-selling list since its launch, and the Sonet has
One variant gets stung the most
It's not just Toyota and Ford that have raised its prices due to the reimposed excise taxes on pickups. The Nissan Navara has also been hit by the duties, and the increases range from somewhat acceptable to downright eye-watering.While
That’s per the LTO documents
If you visited the Philippine International Motor Show last year, chances are, you stumbled upon the Nissan Magnite. It was one of several models that Nissan Philippines previewed during the event.For those who need a recap of what the Magnite is,
The re-implementation of excise taxes on trucks will raise prices eventually
The re-implementation of excise taxes on pickup trucks takes effect this month, and we're all waiting to see the price adjustments resulting from this new law. For those eyeing the Nissan Navara, the good news is that it won't
One plant to do it all for ASEAN and Oceania
Nissan says it's here to stay. But to do that, the company has made tough decisions to make that happen. Earlier this year, the embattled Japanese automaker has announced the shutdown and consolidation of several key assembly lines, along with the
The Japanese carmaker is ready to meet the challenges
Nissan is currently facing headwinds at the moment. It's restructuring and trying to transform itself into a leaner organization, with the goal of becoming profitable in the near future.Naturally, questions abound about its current financial health, the product roadmap, and
by Dinzo Tabamo
