Top 10 most popular cars to buy on Philkotse this May

Philkotse.com has one of the largest listings of used, pre-owned, second-hand vehicles for the Philippine automotive market. Combine that without very easy to use and very specific search filter, you can find the exact vehicle that you want with ease.

Some vehicles on our classifieds, however, get more attention than others and that may be indicated either by the number of searches for the said vehicle or the number of listings it has on our website. And of course, there are many factors which contribute as to why these vehicles are very popular.

It might be that the vehicles themselves have quite a following due to their reliability, the comfort they provide or maybe they’re quite affordable. But regardless, all these vehicles listed are excellent representative best-sellers of their respective brands and are truly great value for your money.

As such, we have compiled a list of ten vehicles that have proven to be fitting to the aforementioned description. For the month of May, here are the most popular vehicles listed on Philkotse.com.

1. Toyota Vios

The Toyota Vios for decades now has been the most popular sedan in Asia. This is mainly due to the car’s very affordable price and durability.

For this reason, the Vios has become a favorite among those in the taxi business and also among numerous companies as these more often than not have fleets to Toyota Vios units for their employees who are always on the road.

The Toyota Vios is also the ideal vehicle for a small family, young couples, or even single people who live within an urban area due to the fact that the Vios despite being a sedan is still quite compact and agile.

The popular Toyota Vios is a prime choice for just about anyone who needs a sedan

2. Toyota Innova

Another popular vehicle from Toyota, the Toyota Innova, like the Vios, has dominated the mid-size MPV market here in Asia and of course, the Philippines because these cars are just so durable.

Some owners even claim that the Innova is built like a tank as such not only can it handle urban roads and highways, but it can also handle itself well on small country roads. Being an MPV, the Innova is quite roomy and will provide its occupants with a lot of room and comfort.

The Toyota Innova is as roomy and reliable. With regular maintenance, the Innova can even be called indestructible

>>> Check our Toyota Innova reviews to get a deeper understanding of this popular mid-size MPV.

3. Toyota Wigo

Another consumer favorite here in Asia and especially here in the Philippines is the small Wigo. While despite being newer than the Vios here in the Philippines, the Wigo has quickly become a favorite of those living in the City due to its smaller size.

While being small, the Wigo still has the signature reliability that is typical of a Toyota. It is also currently the most affordable vehicle in Toyota’s current lineup as such, second-hand units of the Toyota Wigo are even more affordable.

The Toyota Wigo is a small vehicle supremely capable of handling your daily driving needs

4. Mitsubishi Montero Sport

Despite being saturated by many other brands, the Mitsubishi Montero Sport in the Philippines has penetrated the SUV market segment well mainly due to its superior performance and handling.

While being a little bit more expensive than others of its kind, the Montero’s strengths come from its powerful 2.4-liter MIVEC turbodiesel.

The Montero Sport can also take cornering pretty well despite its size. Being an SUV, the Montero Sport also provides high levels of comfort. Also, it performs well even when wading through deep water.

With its modern aesthetics and great performance, the Montero Sport is a major contender in the Philippine SUV market

5. Honda Civic

Here in the Philippines as with the rest of the world, there are two major things that make the Honda Civic, regardless of its generation, an ever-popular vehicle. First is that it is very economical to run and second, it has the potential to become a performance beast.

With regards to the first point, the Civic is low cost to buy, maintain, and has an insane MPG rating if driven normally in either city roads or on the highway.

The latest Honda Civic is both a comfortable and reliable sedan. It's also sporty inside and out.

For the second point, the Honda Civic has a huge following among car enthusiasts because Honda engines can actually take the stress of the additional power that comes with installing aftermarket turbo, superchargers and what not.

Also, there is the 90s era Honda Civic SiR which is still very popular here in the Philippines. In its stock form, the Civic SiR has the B16A engine which can make up to 170 HP or more at a whopping 7400 rpm.

For some, the Civic SiR is the peak of the Civic's career as a sedan. Despite its age, the SiR Civic still looks and performs great!

>>> Widen your search with our Honda cars for sale for more Honda models at affordable price.

6. Toyota Avanza

The Avanza is an entry-level MPV that’s very popular here in Asia and of course here in the Philippines because like its larger brother, the Innova, it also displays the same reliability and versatility.

While despite being more affordable and smaller than the Innova, the Toyota Avanza can still provide a high level of comfort for its passengers.  

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Smaller than the Innova, yet as reliable and even more affordable, the Avanza is a great choice as a family vehicle.

7. Toyota Fortuner

While not as quick and powerful as the Montero, the Fortuner is quite popular with Filipinos because it is of the fact that it is a very reliable, and durable vehicle that can offer great value for your money.

Many people also like the subtler styling of the Toyota Fortuner because while being obviously “macho” the Toyota SUV still has that finesse aesthetic that some people like. Additionally, Toyota’s after-sales services are unbeatable here in the Philippines as of current times.

The Toyota Fortuner is one of the most popular choices when it comes to mid-size SUVs here in the Philippines

If you are considering these vehicles for your next ride, our comparison reviews below might be some help:

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• Mitsubishi Montero vs Toyota Fortuner
• Toyota Fortuner vs Chevrolet Trailblazer

8. Honda City

While not as powerful and fast as the Civic, the City is a roomy mid-size sedan which has the potential to even provide more MPG. It has a decently powered and quite reliable 1.5 engine which performs just as well as the Civic’s. Honda City is more affordable than the Civic in both new and used markets.

The Honda City is one of the best urban vehicles available today as it is very economical to run and is quite roomy inside.

9. Hyundai Grand Starex

For years now, even before its official release here in the Philippines, the Hyundai Grand Starex by way of surplus imports have become popular because aside from providing tons of cargo and passenger space are also quite reliable.

Also used Grand Starex units are also quite affordable due to the sizable supply we have here in the Philippines for the said vehicle. Also, spare parts for the Starex are cheap and can be easily found almost anywhere in the country.

Roomy and comfortable, the Hyundai Starex is a good choice for those who want a posh up-market interior​​​​​​​

10. Toyota Hiace

The Toyota Hiace is roomy, comfortable, reliable, but more importantly…versatile. As a private passenger vehicle, public utility passenger vehicle, ambulance, and even as a cargo van, the Hiace can do it all and reliably so.

As such, the relationship between Filipinos and the Hiace, despite the growing competition, will not decrease anytime soon.

The greatest strength of the Toyota Hiace is its versatility as it can perform well in a myriad of roles.​​​​​​​

There are many more used vehicles for sale by their owners or used car dealers available on Philkotse.com’s listings page. If you are looking for your next vehicle, refer to our Cars For Sale section to get the best deal.​​​​​​​