Eric Tipan

The Captiva, historically, has not done well in the Philippines, but its return as an electric vehicle (EV) is timely, and coming from a recognized brand name ensures you’re not getting into a vehicle that is starting from scratch. Sleek stlyling Compared to its predecessor, the Captiva EV is sleeker and larger — the black roof of its two-tone body helps slim it down, and the rear design pushes the tail further back, making it appear longer than a typical subcompact crossover.

This is not clickbait. The 2023 (non-hybrid) model I tested achieved only 7.1-km/l. While the hybrid model promises better mileage, it’s clear that if this nameplate took a 54% market share three years ago when gas was P60 per liter, there’s even more to love about the Territory Titanium X 1.5L Hybrid today. Ford added a hybrid powertrain as part of a facelift to the second-generation Territory.

If there is one Hilux variant that stands out among the eight currently available in the PH market, it is (without a doubt) the range-topping GR Sport (GR-S) with its blend of linear design, machismo, and performance that lives up to the nameplate’s astonishing 58-year legacy. ‘Pogi’ (handsome) is the first word I hear from anyone I ask about the Hilux GR-S. And even if it was launched in 2021, I still caught strangers gawking at this test unit as if they were seeing it for the very first time.