The majority of the car brands in the Philippines are registering better sales numbers this 2021 as compared to last year, a good sign for the local automotive industry. As the third quarter (Q3) of the year closes, we now have a better glimpse of car brands that are excelling in terms of unit sales. Here are the top-selling car brands in the Philippines as of September 2021.
Toyota Motor Philippines leads the pack when it comes to unit sales
Same as the previous years, Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) currently sits at the top of the food chain as it posted 91,925 units sold from January to September 2021. TMP’s sales translate into a commanding 48 percent market share, which indicates that Toyota continues to be the most preferred car brand in the Philippines.
The Vios is currently the best-selling car in the Philippines
The Vios remains to be the most popular Toyota in the country as it recorded 24,466 units sold from January to September 2021. The Hilux pickup truck sits in as the second best-selling Toyota with 13,300 units sold while the Wigo takes the third spot with 12,606 units sold. Of note, the Japanese car brand has now already sold 100 units of the GR Yaris since its local launch last August 2021.
The closest rival of TMP is Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) as it registered 26,824 units sold as of September 2021. MMPC’s sales performance was driven by the L300 with 8,033 units sold. The demand for the L300 commercial vehicle could be attributed to the sudden rise of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) due to the pandemic.
Mitsubishi Xpander seven-seater MPV
The Xpander seven-seater MPV is currently the second best-selling Mitsubishi with 7,692 units sold. It is followed by the Mirage G4 with 4,567 units sold.
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Clinching the third spot is Ford Philippines as it sold 14,704 units from January to September 2021. Ford managed to squeeze past Suzuki by selling 259 units more. The duel between Ford and Suzuki is a tight battle as to which will claim the third top-selling car brand in the Philippines.
Ford Ranger FX4 Max
The Ranger pickup truck is still the main source of Ford’s sales as it yielded 6,695 units sold, which is 45 percent of the brand’s sales for the first nine months of this year. The second best-selling Ford is the Territory with 4,993 units sold.
The Carry leads Suzuki PH's sales
Suzuki Philippines, Inc. (SPI) fell down to the fourth spot with 14,445 units sold from January to September 2021. The Carry, a commercial vehicle, leads SPI’s sales with 2,752 units sold. Trailing the Suzuki Carry is the car brand’s entry to the MPV segment, the Ertiga, which posted 2,655 units. The S-Presso finished in third with 2,554 units sold.
Nissan Navara
Nissan Philippines, Inc. (NPI) completes the top five top-selling car brands in the Philippines as of September 2021. NPI posted 13,235 units sold with the Navara as its best-selling model so far. Nissan’s pickup truck yielded 6,238 units sold from January to September 2021, which translates to 47 percent of the car brand’s unit sales.
The sixth and seventh spots are held by Isuzu Philippines Corporation, and Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. with 10,336 units, and 9,067 units sold respectively. Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. secured the eighth spot with 8,438 units sold.
The last two spots are currently held by MG Philippines, and Geely Philippines. The said car brands are in a tight battle and are currently separated by only 440 units. MG takes the upper hand as of this writing with 4,258 units sold while Geely tallied 3,818 units sold.
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Know more about Toyota Vios 2024
Competing in the subcompact sedan segment, the Toyota Vios 2024 is the top sales contributor for the Japanese automaker. The price for the Toyota Vios in the Philippines ranges from PHP 732,000 to PHP 1,054,000. A total of 7 Toyota Vios variants are offered, with the top-of-the-line Vios G CVT variant coming with a tag of PHP 1,039,000. Two engine options are available in the range, which can be connected to either a 5-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT). Dimensions-wise, the subcompact sedan spans 4,425 mm in length, 1,730 mm in width, and 1,475 mm in height. The main rivals of the Toyota vehicle include the Honda City, Mitsubishi Mirage G4, and Nissan Almera.
The Toyota Vios is not only the best-selling model in the Japanese automaker's lineup, but the entire Philippine market. It serves as a reliable subcompact sedan for those who are looking for a daily driver. Also, the Vios is proudly Philippine-assembled which supports Filipino automotive workers. Now, the vehicle is competing in its respective class head high using the refreshed body released by Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) in the country in 2020.
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Toyota Vios Launch
In 2002, Toyota introduced the first-generation Vios in the Philippines. A few years later in 2007, the second-generation sedan was launched. This version gained the "Batman" nickname due to the shape of its grille.
Several years onwards In 2013, Toyota brought in the third-gen Toyota Vios. It has grown in size, and it also came with a larger engine. The Toyota-made sedan was given a major update in 2018. It bore a new exterior design, and it also gained the upmarket Prime variants as well.
More recently in 2020, Toyota Motor Philippines launched another refresh of the Toyota Vios model. It's fitted with sportier fascia, a new grille, a new pair of headlamps, a revised foglamp housing, and a new lower grille, among others.
In March of 2021, TMP then introduced the Toyota Vios GR-S.
Toyota Vios Exterior
Up front, the Toyota Vios for the Philippines comes with a front end that mirrors the current designs of high-end models like the Corolla Altis and the Camry. The said design features a wide-slatted grille, flanked by the angular fog lamp housing. For the high-trim GR-S and G, the headlamps are three-tier LEDs with integrated LED daytime running lamps. The rest of the variants get a pair of four-bulb halogen headlights.
For the side and the rear, not much has changed since the previous version. The GR-S stands out from the rest of the variants with its black-colored exterior pieces, rear spoiler, and rear lower bumper with an integrated diffuser.
The Toyota Vios G
Apart from those, the Toyota Vios GR-S for the Philippine market also has different-looking side skirts and a set of GR-S 16-inch alloy wheels. The G variant on the other hand still has a piano black grille, but it gets chrome-plated door handles instead of the black-colored ones found on the GR-S.
The all-new 2021 Toyota Vios GR-S
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Toyota Vios Interior
The Toyota Vios for the Philippine market can offer seating for up to five occupants including the driver. For the top-spec GR-S and G variants, they both come equipped with automatic air-conditioning. For the most part, the Toyota Vios' dashboard are made out of sturdy plastic, combined with silver-colored accents.
Soft touch points for the Vios are also abundant. The Toyota-made sedan's door cards are made out of a combination of plastic, and a soft, fabric-covered material. There's also the presence of a center elbow-rest.
The Interior Of The Toyota Vios G
As for the seats, most variants except the GR-S come with fabric seats. The GR-S instead has synthetic leather with red contrast stitching, combined with suede pieces.
The rear seats of the Toyota Vios
To keep occupants comfortable, both the GR-S and G Vios variants are equipped with automatic air-conditioning systems. The rest of the trim levels on the other hand come with a manual air-conditioning system.
Inside the Toyota Vios GR-S
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Features & Technology
For entertainment, the Toyota Vios GR-S, and the Vios G variants for the Philippine market come standard with a 6.75-inch touchscreen headunit. The said headunit is also capable of connecting via Bluetooth, USB, and Aux jack.
The Vios G's touchscreen headunit
The mid-tier XLE and XE trims also have the aforementioned headunit, but these come with a four-piece speaker set instead. The Vios J on the other hand comes standard with a 2-DIN audio unit linked to two speakers.
Besides the aforementioned touchscreen, the GR-S is also equipped with the Gazoo Racing 4.2-inch TFT multi-information display. Other variants do get an Optitron gauge cluster, as well as a multi-information display. The GR-S and the G also come with a push-to-start button, a leather-clad shift lever, and a drive-mode selector. All Vios variants also come standard with a tilt-adjustable steering wheel column.
The tech and convenience features will vary depending on the variant of the Toyota Vios
For safety, the GR-S and G variants are equipped with dual-front airbags, side airbags, curtain shield airbags, and driver's knee airbags. The rest of the trim levels have dual-front airbags, and the airbag for the driver's knee.
Anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, stability control, traction control, and hill-start assist are available on all Vios trims. Only the GR-S and G come with a rear-view camera, and only the former has a clearance sonar.
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Platform & Chassis
The refreshed Toyota Vios for the Philippine market still uses the same platform as the previous model. As before, higher trim levels have disc brakes all around.
For suspensions, the Vios uses a MacPherson Strut type for the front and a torsion beam-type suspension for the rear. Moreover, the engine is still positioned transversely, with the power sent to the front wheels.
Engine & Drivetrain
The Toyota Vios for the Philippine market has two engine options. The larger one is a 1.5-liter inline-4 engine capable of making up to 106 hp and 140 Nm of torque. This said engine is available on the GR-S and the G Trim. For the former, it is paired to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) only. The Vios G can either come with a CVT or a five-speed manual transmission.
The Toyota Vios G's 1.5-liter mill
The other engine option for the Vios is a 1.3-liter inline-4 engine. At most, this mill can produce up to 98 hp, and 123 Nm of torque. For the XLE, the said engine can be paired with a CVT or a five-speed transmission. The 1.3 XE's sole transmission is a CVT, while the J comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission only.
The gear shift lever of the Vios GR-S
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Toyota Vios 2024 Price List
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Toyota Vios 1.3 J MT | ₱732,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.3 XE CVT | ₱774,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.3 XLE MT | ₱862,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.3 XLE CVT | ₱902,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5 G MT | ₱979,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5 G MT (White Pearl) | ₱994,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5 G CVT | ₱1,039,000 |
₱ 732,000 - ₱ 1,055,000
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