The 2023 Auto Focus Test Drive Festival has already started at the Mall Of Asia (MOA) Concert Grounds in Pasay City. It features 11 car brands that allow event-goers to test drive their current model lineup.
The said festival is happening until May 7, 2023. It is considered to be the country’s biggest outdoor test drive event that aims to offer a one-stop shop for prospective car buyers. So, what are the cars you can expect at the 2023 Auto Focus Test Drive Festival? Read on to see the full list of cars available for test drive.
FORD
The all-new Territory is among the Ford vehicles you can test drive at the said event. It recently made its official Philippine debut last April during the 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). Ford Philippines is offering the next-generation Territory in two variants with a starting price of Php 1,335,000.
The Blue Oval brand is also offering the next-gen Everest seven-seater SUV and the 2023 Ranger pickup up truck for a test drive on-site.
GAC MOTOR
GAC Motor Philippines brings its latest fleet of cars to the event. The Emkoo crossover, introduced at the 2023 MIAS is among the GAC cars you can take for a spin at the Auto Focus Test Drive Festival. There’s also the Empow sedan, GS8, GS4, and the GN6.
GAC Motor PH is also offering an exclusive Php 50,000 cash discount for the Empow at the said event.
GREAT WALL MOTOR
Great Wall Motor makes its return to the Philippine market with the introduction of three new vehicles last month. The new vehicles offered by the said Chinese car brand are all available for test drives at the event. There’s the Haval H6, the Haval Jolion, and the Cannon pickup truck.
HONDA
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. is offering test drives for six of its vehicles, which includes the all-new BR-V seven-seater MPV. You can also test drive Honda Philippines’ top-selling vehicles such as the Brio subcompact hatchback, and the City subcompact sedan.
The Honda Civic is also participating in the event along with the HR-V five-seater crossover, and the CR-V seven-seater diesel.
HYUNDAI
Hyundai Motor Philippines brings its current vehicle lineup at the 2023 Auto Focus Test Drive Festival. You can get the chance to get behind the wheel of the Ioniq 5 electric vehicle (EV). One can also take other Hyundai vehicles for a spin such as the Stargazer seven-seater MPV, Creta, Tucson, and Staria.
The Korean car brand has also brought the Ioniq 6 but it’s not available for test drive. The said EV is on display at Hyundai PH’s booth.
MITSUBISHI
Mitsubishi Philippines is offering test drives for the new Xpander Cross, which debuted in the country last January 2023. The Xpander Cross is joined by other Mitsubishi cars such as the Montero Sport, Strada, Xpander, and Mirage G4.
There’s also an L300 on display at Mitsubishi PH’s booth, which also serves as an ice cream food truck.
NISSAN
Nissan Philippines has also brought its arsenal at the 2023 Auto Focus Test Drive Festival. You can take the Kicks e-Power for a spin along with the LEAF EV, Almera, Livina, Terra, Navarra, and even the Patrol.
SUBARU
Subaru Philippines is likewise offering test drives for its current model lineup. The Forester, XV, and Evoltis are among the Subaru cars you can drive at the event. You can also get behind the wheel of the all-new WRX Wagon, WRX Sedan, and BRZ.
SUZUKI
The soon-to-be-launched S-Presso automatic is among the cars you can try out at the event. The S-Presso now comes with Suzuki’s Auto Gear Shift (AGS), which is a type of automatic transmission that uses an actuator to shift gears. Suzuki PH is now accepting reservations for the S-Presso AGS, priced at Php 660,000.
Aside from the S-Presso AGS, you can also test drive the Ertiga Hybrid, Jimny, XL7, and the Dzire.
TOYOTA
Toyota Motor Philippines is giving event-goers the chance to test drive six of its vehicles. One can get to try the Raize Turbo at the said event. Toyota PH has also brought GR-S models to the event. Get the chance to drive the Hilux GR-S, the Fortuner GR-S, and the Corolla Cross GR-S Hybrid.
The Corolla Altis Hybrid and the Veloz are also available for test drive. As a side note, the GR86 is on display at the Toyota booth.
WM Motor
WM Motor has the Weltmeister W5 EV available for a test drive. Aside from the W5, EVOxTerra is also giving you the chance to drive the Hongqi E-HS9. The said EV was introduced last March 2023, and it retails at Php 4.980 million. There’s also the pint-sized BAW Pony EV available for a test drive.
The 2023 Auto Focus Test Drive Festival is happening until May 7. Gates are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and admission is free.
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