Along with more deals and discounts on the Wigo, Raize, and Avanza
Hot off the heels of the electrified Daihatsu Rocky launched at GIIAS 2025
At the ongoing 2025 Gaikindo Indonesia International Motor Show, Daihatsu unveiled its locally made Rocky subcompact crossover, now configured with an e-Smart Hybrid powertrain.For the uninitiated, the Daihatsu Rocky is sold as the Toyota Raize in our market, and as
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28,828 units are affected
If you own a Toyota Raize, you will want to read this. If your unit was made between December 1, 2021 to July 15, 2024, your subcompact crossover is possibly affected by a recall.Toyota Motor Philippines has issued a technical service
Place your bets
When it comes to hybridization, it's safe to say that Toyota pioneered the market. It was first to make electrified vehicles mainstream. Locally, The company has been offering hybrid power for nearly 20 years and has been integrating it into its
A taste of Japan on wheels
We at TopGear Philippines love going to Japan. Whether it's for work or vacation, we enjoy spending our time there. Aside from the sights and sounds, car spotting is also one of our favorite things to do when we're in
We also compare the little Nissan crossover with the Toyota Raize
Nissan Philippines recently previewed some of its upcoming new models at 2024 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). The Japanese carmaker's showcase included its entry-level mini-SUV, the Magnite, and for this comparo, we will be pitting it against another newcomer
Airbags make all the difference
When the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program (ASEAN NCAP) tested the Toyota Raize, the safety organization awarded it the highly coveted five-star rating. With that, this subcompact crossover is proven to be a safe choice for those considering it.But there'
We also compare the ’90s five-door version with the latest RAV4
I saw a pristine first-generation five-door Toyoya RAV4 not too long ago, and realized how tiny it looks next to modern compact SUVs. This got me curious: How small is Toyota's '90s cute ute?For this comparo, we'll
It rocks the off-roader look well, too
The Toyota Raize is a lot of things to a lot of people. For some, it's a great daily car that's great on fuel and light to drive. For others, they see its aftermarket potential.Toyota, along with its affiliate
These would heat up the budget crossover class for sure
In the current state of the budget subcompact crossover class, it's pretty much the Toyota Raize versus China. Thankfully, another manufacturer has entered the fray. That company is Kia with its Stonic successor, the recently launched Kia Sonet.We're glad
We compare it to the popular Toyota Raize
Kia Philippines is set to finally launch the 2024 Sonet, its entry-level subcompact crossover. Unlike the older Stonic (a.k.a. the KX1) that had a low, car-like profile, the Korean carmaker's new little sports utility has a more
Like your Raize Americanized?
Do you own a Toyota Raize? Do you like a slice of Americana but without the bulk? Is the Raize your only car? If you said yes to all three, then you might want to check this out.Over in Japan, there'
We compare it with two popular small Toyota crossovers
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is finally set to be launched in the country on January 25. As we all know, the little off-roader is pretty much in a class of its own, but for this size comparo, we'll be
It’s been rough for the budget brand
Now is not a great time to be in Daihatsu. The year 2023 saw Toyota's budget brand be hit with one 'procedural misconduct' issue after another. And if that wasn't enough, the company had to suspend production in Japan following
PH-spec units were marked safe from the start
As you may have heard by now, Toyota and Daihatsu have suspended production of models that use the DNGA (Daihatsu New Global Architecture) platform. It includes models such as the Wigo, Raize, Avanza, Veloz, and Yaris Cross.This is due to 'safety
With a 50% down payment, of course
It isn't just the recent series of launches Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is getting busy with for its 35th-anniversary celebration. In true TMP fashion, the carmaker is still continuously rolling out promos month in and month out.For August, TMP
Which small Toyota SUV offers better value for money?
Toyota has arguably one of the largest selections of SUVs and crossovers in the market today. Recently, the carmaker launched its subcompact Yaris Cross SUV which slots between the baby Raize and the larger Corolla Cross.Our focus for today's cross-
A certification authority will still have to verify
Toyota's affiliate, Daihatsu has had it rough the past few months. The rigged test results from the all-new Vios and Wigo cast a dark cloud over the DNGA-based (Daihatsu New Global Architecture) vehicles. If that wasn't enough, the
The DNGA platform is giving Toyota headaches
A few weeks ago, Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu reported that some cars received modifications in an effort to boost crash test safety ratings. It came to light after a whistleblower from the company reported the practice. The affected models all rode on the
Own one of these?
Vehicle safety has come a long way. It wasn't that long ago when cars didn't have airbags (SRS), anti-lock brakes (ABS), or even rear seatbelts. These days, features such ABS and SRS are standard in just about every car
The Innova, meanwhile, can be yours for as little as P12,860 monthly
Anyone here looking to buy a brand-new vehicle anytime soon? If you are, check out what Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has to offer this month.TMP is rolling out its 'Start the fun!' promo for March, and it includes various Pay
