Cars of the Philippines

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Cars of the Philippines refers to the automobile marketing and its evolution in the Philippines, as well as a comprehensive list of every car currently sold with a short description of the car's manufacturer history in the country.

1 Philippine automotive marketing history
2 Successful cars in the Philippines
3 List of makers and models
4 Mainstream car makers
5 Luxury
6 Ultra Luxury
- 6.1 Ferrari
- 6.2 Maserati
7 Discontinued makes
8 Cars Entered Since 2007
9 References
10 External links
11 See also

[edit] Philippine automotive marketing history

The auto Industry started since the Philippine American Occupation. With Americans introducing their cars and during the 60's, a lot of American vehicles have scattered in the roads. But during the 1973 Oil Crisis, President Ferdinand Marcos advised Filipinos to buy 4 cylinder engine vehicles. But during the Martial Law, some vehicle makes have withrawed their businesses. But in the term of President Corazon Aquino, some makes have returned. In the 90's, A lot of Car makes and models are introduced. But during the Asian Crisis, some makes have withrawned but during the slumping of the economy, car sales are down. But during the years 2006 - 2007, automobile sales are increasing with new models.

[edit] Successful cars in the Philippines

Some cars have been especially successful in the Philippines, including how it sells and cost of maintenance.

[edit] Toyota Tamaraw FX/Toyota Revo

Main article: Toyota Revo

The Toyota Tamaraw FX was introduced in 1991 with van and truck body configurations. It proved successful, not just having a lower price but its durability, and its versatility. It was the choice of business fleets and taxi companies. It had a 1.8 liter gas engine and a 2.0 liter Diesel engine. In 1998, Toyota introduced its Revo, it proved successful. Its sales captured the AUV market, with 4000 units sold. The Tamaraw FX was dropped out of its lineup in 1999. The Revo got new variants and a freshening in 2002, with its Sport Runner variant being a best seller. It remained on its offered models up to 2004 but remained until January 2005. It was discontinued when the Innova was introduced.

[edit] Toyota Corolla

Main article: Toyota Corolla

The Corolla is available in the Philippines since 1983 and it proved successful. With 4 incarnations and a perennal choice of Filipinos. Currently, the Corolla wears the Altis badge. It is the choice of road tuners because of its reliability and value. The Corolla is the country's best selling Family Sedan. It is the choice of Taxi Fleets, Police Fleets, rental vehicle, and even Coupon taxis in Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The 2008 model was released in March 2008 and it is currently available in Toyota dealers.

[edit] Honda Civic

Main article: Honda Civic

The Civic is available in the market since 1992. It is served as an alternative to the Toyota Corolla, Mitsubishi Lancer, and the Nissan Sentra. During the years, the car grew bigger and features more creature comforts. In 2006, it captured the market with its redesign being Hondas best selling vehicle in the company's and in the Family Sedan Market. With 10,000 units sold since 2006. It offers a 1.8-liter engine with its 2.0-liter engine as the option. The trim lines offered includes the SiR (offered in 1997- 1999), LxI (offered in 1996-2000), Vti (offered in 1996- 2005), and Esi (offered in 1992-1995).

[edit] Toyota Vios

Main article: Toyota Vios

As the answer to the popularity of the Honda City, Toyota introduced its Vios in 2003. It proved successful, not just of its built image and quality, but it was affordable to maintain and of its low price. It received a freshening in 2005 and it appealed to Taxi fleets, rental fleets, and Police Fleets. It even grabbed the attention of media and thus, included in some TV shows, music videos, and even TV Commercials. Its 2007 redesign was significantly improved, it captured the passenger car sales with 8,000 units sold.

[edit] Toyota Innova

Main article: Toyota Innova

Replaced the Revo in 2005, the Innova was Toyota's and the Country's best selling vehicle. It proved successful not just of its image and value but of its versatility and quality. Currently, it has 4 trim lines that serves the consumers needs. The Innova is currently used as Police Cars and even offered in rental car companies.

[edit] List of makers and models

This is a list of every car currently sold in the Philippines and a brief history of the carmakers in this country.

[edit] Mainstream car makers

[edit] Honda Cars Philippines

Honda entered the Philippine market in 1992, it inaugurated its factory in Santa Rosa, Laguna, It was well received by the people and having brisk sales. It had media attention, and the Ayala Corporation purchased some of its dealers in Metro Manila. The Civic, City and the CRV are included in the top 10 best selling vehicles.

[edit] Honda

Accord
Civic
City
CRV
Jazz
Pilot
Odyssey (1997-1999)
HRV (1998-1999)

[edit] Ford Philippines

Ford entered in the Philippine market in 1998, the company was the leading American make in the country. It was also well received by the market. It currently builds its vehicles in its plant in Santa Rosa, Laguna. The Focus, Escape, and Everest are receiving good sales.

[edit] Ford

Focus
Escape
Everest
Expedition
Explorer
E-Series
Lynx (1999-2005)
F150 (1998- 2000)

[edit] Hyundai Asian Resources

As an answer to the popularity of its Starex, Hyundai decided to enter the country in 1998, it is the leading Korean make in the country, and its Starex, Tucson, Getz, and Santa Fe are its best sellers.

[edit] Hyundai Motor Company

[edit] Isuzu

Isuzu entered in 1997 in inauguration of its plant in Santa Rosa Laguna. Its Crosswind was extremely popular and well received in the market, it even received several awards in its class.

Crosswind
Alterra
D-MAX
Hilander (1997- 2000)
Fuego (1995- 2003)
Trooper (1997- 2005)

[edit] Kia

Kia entered in 1993, it was well received and inaugurated its plant in Paranaque City. It receives brisk sales against its Japanese Competition.

Picanto
Rio
Carens
Sedona
Sportage
Sorento
Pregio (1996- 2005)
Besta (1996- 1999)
Pride (1993- 2002)

[edit] Mazda Philippines

Mazda was introduced in 1993 by Columbian Motors Philippines, but withrawed in 2000. It returned in 2004 under the ownership of Ford, its lineup was simplified to 4, as of 2007.

3
6
Tribute
CX9
Miata (1995-1999)
626 (1993- 1999)
B-Series (1993- 1999)
Familla (1995- 1999)
MPV (1995- 1999)

[edit] Mitsubishi Motors Motors Philippines

One of the oldest and one of the leaders in the market. It entered in 1986, it received good market sales and media attention. It builds its vehicles in its plant in Cainta, Rizal. The Adventure, and Lancer are its best sellers.

[edit] Chevrolet

It entered in 2003 but through the years, it proved successful in the Philippine Market. The Optra and Aveo are good sellers in the country.

Spark
Aveo
Optra
Lumina (2005- 2007)
Venture (2005- 2007)
Captiva
Trailblazer
Suburban
Tahoe

[edit] Chery

This is the first Chinese manufacturer to enter the country. It entered in 2007 and currently having a large dealer network in Luzon.

QQ
A5
Cowin
V5
Tiggo
Eastar

[edit] Nissan Motors Philippines

Nissan entered in 1987 and received good sales. It was also well received by the market and media. Its factory is located in Santa Rosa, Laguna. The Sentra, and Frontier are its perennal best sellers.

Sentra
Teana
Cefiro (1997- 2006)
Frontier
X-Trail
Patrol
Murano
Urvan
Serena
350Z
Vanette (1991-1999)
Altima (1993-1998)
Terrano (1993- 1999)
Nissan Grand Livina

[edit] Subaru

Subaru entered in 1995 under the Colombian Motors Philippines ownership but withrawed in 2000. It returned in 2006 under a new ownership.

[edit] Suzuki Motors Philippines

Entered in 1996, Suzuki is a brand for entry level buyers, its plant is located at Pasig City.

[edit] Toyota Motors Philippines

Entered in 1989, Toyota is the leading manufacturer in the country. It is well received and grabbed media attention. Its plant is located at Santa Rosa Laguna. With its Innova, Vios, Fortuner, and Avanza being best sellers.