It’s no stretch to associate SUVs with excitement. Its three letters —SUV for sport utility vehicle — are veritable synonyms for practicality, versatility, and fun. You’ll find the vehicle at practically every enjoyable outdoor activity from the beach, to tourists spots, wake parks, and...
GAC GS3 1.5 GS A subcompact crossover for just P888,000 — that’s what GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd.) offers in the GS3 base model 1.5 GS. I know what you’re thinking, “Here’s another China-made unit, relatively cheap for the segment, but what does it offer?” After a full...
Adventure for more Active Pinoy families that enjoy outdoor activities together can now take every member along with Subaru’s newest, and largest model yet, the Evoltis seven-seater SUV. The Evoltis (also known as the Subaru Ascent in North America) is the largest vehicle in Subaru’s...
Volkswagen is expanding its lineup with another new arrival, its latest global subcompact SUV, the T-Cross. First premiered in 2018, the T-Cross has already sold approximately 300,000 units worldwide. Marketed with the statement, “I am more than one thing,” the T-Cross aims to be just as...
The Xingyue L is Geely’s smartest SUV yet Geely has been one of the more hi-tech brands out of China to make their way to the Philippines with models sporting mild hybrid capabilities and sophisticated user equipment. Their latest model, launched at Auto Shanghai 2021, is set to take it to the...
Volkswagen Philippines is joining the bandwagon in the popular sports utility vehicle (SUV) market starting off with T-Cross, a subcompact SUV directly imported from China. Felipe Estrella, president of Ayala unit Automobile Central Enterprises, Inc. (ACEI), the exclusive importer and distributor...
It’s fairly large for a crossover and its dimensions make it physically bigger compared to compact SUVs like the RAV4 and the CR-V. This only bodes well for the consumers as they’ll literally get more, for less. I’ve heard plenty of good (and some not so flattering) things about the Ford...
A cure for the quarantine The good old days of simple joys are back! It comes with a name — car camping . It’s nothing new to many people who had grown up in the province or had been a boy or girl scout in school where the standard activity is camping. It’s easy and cheap to do too for a...
4x4 not required There have been a lot of restrictions with travel lately, but these have only helped to boost the popularity of car camping . After all, in this activity, you’re isolated from other vacation-goers and each campsite is practically its own bubble. In the past, getting to campsites...
Recommended sites Want to go camping but don’t know were to start? I've personally tried this first and easily accessible location. The author relaxing under an awning at Camp Mahiwaga. 1. Camp Mahiwaga (Barangay Lagundi, Morong, Rizal): Camp Mahiwaga is a 4,000-square meter forest campsite in...
Changes coming to Volkswagen Philippines Written by Neil Pagulayan Volkswagen Philippines (VWPH) is optimistic about the future and setting on a vibrant, electric and energetic direction. The company discussed their local and global plans for 2021 with the media, with their theme, ‘Crossing Paths...
The new SUV on the block Some weeks ago, Ayala-owned auto brand, Maxus, unveiled its newest model, the D60. Being the first SUV in a lineup composed of MPVs, vans, and pickups, it hopes to offer all the same appealing qualities in a more popular form factor. There are five reasons this new SUV is...
