Next-gen Toyota Tamaraw presented to PBBM

MANILA: Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) presented the next-generation Tamaraw to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

The said event — recently held at the Malacanang Palace — showcased the company’s commitment to the development of local automotive manufacturing industry and economic growth.

Marcos expressed his appreciation to Toyota for its recent P5.5-billion investment intended for the production of the Philippine-made next generation Tamaraw — known regionally as the Toyota Innovative International Multi-Purpose Vehicle (IMV) 0 (Zero).

The said amount covers vehicle production, parts localization, and the establishment of a new in-house vehicle conversion facility.

Representatives from Toyota Motor Asia and TMP also brought at the Palace several Tamaraw prototype conversion units.

 

Also, a letter of intent from TMP that it will donate five Toyota Tamaraw units to the government was given to Marcos.

The units — made up of five ambulances that will be used to support various mobility needs through the “Lab For All” health program of the First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos — will be turned over next year.

Corolla Cross H2 presentation

Aside from the next-generation Toyota Tamaraw, TMP also showcased the Corolla Cross H2 Concept before the country’s chief executive to underscore the brand’s multi-pronged approach towards sustainable mobility.

Continuously being developed by Toyota Gazoo Racing in Japan, the hydrogen-powered concept crossover utilizes hydrogen gas supplied by a local producer and filled through a Hydrogen Refueling Station (HRS) exclusively imported from an end-use application provider in Malaysia.

“For Toyota’s point of view, we would like to provide the most suitable vehicle technology for the country’s specific energy strategy. Matching multi-pathways with energy, Toyota has many powertrains available and currently being developed,” said Toyota Asia Region Chief Executive Officer Masahiko Maeda.

During the recently-concluded 9th Philippine International Motor Show, TMP showcased the global marque’s “Beyond Zero” campaign.

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