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Test drive Toyota and Lexus EVs and hybrids at the 2026 Auto Focus test drive festival

Published May 6, 2026 08:14 pm

At A Glance

  • Toyota Motor Philippines will bring its latest xEVs to the 2026 Auto Focus Summer Multi-Brand Test Drive Festival from May 7 to 10 at Block 16 of the SM MOA Grounds.
  • The Toyota test drive lineup includes the all-new RAV4 HEV, Urban Cruiser BEV, bZ4X BEV, and other electrified models.
  • Toyota will also display fuel-efficient ICE models, including the Veloz V, Avanza G, and Raize Turbo.
  • Lexus will join the summer test drive festival for the first time, with the IS Premier making its Philippine debut alongside the NXh Premier, LBX, and RXh F Sport.
Toyota Motor Philippines is bringing several electrified models to the 2026 Auto Focus Summer Multi-Brand Test Drive Festival from May 7 to 10, 2026 at Block 16 of the SM MOA Grounds.
The Toyota test drive lineup includes the all-new RAV4 HEV, all-new Urban Cruiser BEV, and bZ4X BEV. These will be available throughout the four-day event, together with other electrified Toyota vehicles.
The Toyota RAV4 Limited HEV
The Toyota RAV4 Limited HEV
Toyota will also bring fuel-efficient internal combustion models for visitors who want to compare different options within the brand’s current lineup. The Veloz V, Avanza G, and Raize Turbo will be present at the event, giving attendees a mix of electrified and conventional Toyota models to try in one venue.
The Toyota Urban Cruiser EV
The Toyota Urban Cruiser EV
Toyota will use the event to discuss its Beyond Zero approach and the role of xEVs in its current product strategy. Guests at the Toyota booth will also be able to learn more about xEV ownership and the different electrified vehicle choices available from the brand.
Lexus will join the Auto Focus Summer Multi-Brand Test Drive Festival for the first time. Its participation will include luxury hybrid models available for test drives, led by the Lexus IS Premier, which will make its Philippine debut at the event.
The Lexus NXh Premier, LBX, and RXh F Sport will also be present. Visitors will be able to test drive Lexus hybrids in the same venue as Toyota’s hybrid and battery-electric models.
“TMP is dedicated to bringing our wide range of electrified vehicles closer to our customers so they can experience for themselves the benefits of low to zero emission vehicles. We hope with this year’s Summer Test Drive Festival guests will be empowered to make The Toyota Choice, by test driving our electrified vehicles and being able to find a vehicle that is right for them,” said TMP First Vice President for Vehicle Sales Operations Elijah Marcial.
Test drives will be open at Block 16 of the SM MOA Grounds from May 7 to 10.

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