Toyota PH to refund safeguard duty deposit to customers

Updated Aug 13, 2021 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

Toyota dealers will contact customers to claim their refund.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) announced that it will return the safeguard duty deposits collected on the sales of motor vehicles to its respective customers. The petition for safeguard duty on the importation of motor vehicles has been dismissed six months after it was implemented.

Toyota Avanza front view

Toyota Avanza

As a refresher, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) implemented safeguard duties on imported passenger cars (PCs) and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) last January 2021. This is enacted to support the local automotive industry as more jobs are lost due to the rising imported vehicles in the country.

Under the safeguard duty, imported PCs are added with Php 70,000 per unit, while imported LCVs get Php 110,000 per unit. The prices go up to Php 78,400 for imported PCs and Php 123,200 for imported LCVs after including value-added tax (VAT) of 12 percent.

Toyota Motor Philippines safeguard duty refund

Be advised

Toyota customers who bought the following models with the added importation tax are advised to contact their Toyota dealer to see their schedules to claim their refund. The car brand said that Toyota dealers will contact the concerned customers for the schedules to claim their refund.

Passenger Cars:

  • 86
  • Yaris
  • Wigo
  • RAV4
  • Rush
  • Avanza
  • Camry G
  • FJ Cruiser
  • Corolla Altis
  • Corolla Cross
  • Fortuner V and G

Light Commercial Vehicles:

  • Hilux
  • Hilux Cab and Chassis
  • Hiace Cargo

Take note, Toyota models such as the Vios, Innova, Prius, Supra, Camry V, Fortuner LTD and Q, Prado, Hiace, Alphard, and Coaster are exempted from the safeguard duty tax. The Japanese automaker clarified that the collection of security deposits from new sales will be discontinued.

Toyota Wigo front view

Toyota Wigo

To keep its customers updated with the latest news such as the safeguard duty refund, TMP recently rolled out the myTOYOTA app which offers online services. Some of its features include receiving reminders and important notices, exploring Toyota models, booking service appointments, among others. It is now available on App Store and Google Play for free.

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Know more about Toyota Avanza 2024

Toyota Avanza

The 2023 Toyota Avanza is a seven-seater MPV, which is now in its third-generation model. Locally, there are four trims for this MPV. These include the Avanza J 1.3 MT, the Avanza E 1.3 MT, Avanza E 1.3 CVT, and the Avanza G 1.5 CVT. Toyota Avanza 2023 Price Philippines starts at ₱833,000 for the entry-level J 1.3 MT, while the top-of-the-line Toyota Avanza G 1.5 CVT is priced at ₱1,059,000

Under the hood, the new Avanza either gets a 1.3-liter inline-4 gasoline, or a larger 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine. At max, the 1.3-liter mill can make up to 97 horsepower and 122Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the 1.5-liter can produce up to 105 horsepower and 138 Nm of torque.  

There are two transmissions available to the 2023 Toyota Avanza. Depending on the variant, it either gets a five-speed manual gearbox, or a continuously variable transmission with a gear lever manual mode. As of this new third-gen version, the Avanza is now a front-wheel-drive vehicle. 

Size-wise, the new Avanza has a length of 4,395mm, and a width of 1,730mm. The Avanza G comes with the tallest height at 1,700mm. The E meanwhile comes next with its height of 1,690mm, while the J is the shortest at 1,665mm. All comes with a wheelbase length of 2,750mm. 

Locally, the Avanza rivals the likes of the Suzuki Ertiga, Mitsubishi Xpander, Honda BR-V, among others. 

₱ 833,000 - ₱ 1,059,000

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