The Wrap: Zigwheels PH’s top 10 most-viewed car models for H1 2026
List is dominated by a Japanese marque but is topped by a surprising newcomer
MANILA: Previously, Zigwheels Philippines listed the top 10 automotive brands based on website traffic from January to June 2026.
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What are the top three most-viewed car models on Zigwheels Philippines for the first half of the year?
The top three most-viewed cars on Zigwheels Philippines for H1 2026 are the VinFast VF 3, Toyota Raize, and the Toyota Hilux.How has Zigwheels Philippines helped Filipino car buyers?
Zigwheels Philippines has continued to provide by providing up-to-date automotive news, features, and model-centric pages with comprehensive lists of prices and specifications.Now, we're showing the top 10 car models by traffic on our website during the same period.
The percentages below showed how the model pages for these cars performed in terms of overall traffic (views) during the same period.
VinFast VF 3
On Zigwheels Philippines website, page views from January to June 2026, as far as car models go, is led by the VinFast VF3 at 3.11 percent. This is despite the fact that Toyota was the top-viewed car brand on our website for the said period.
In the Philippine market, the all-electric VinFast VF 3 retails at P590,000 if acquired with a battery subscription, making it one of the most affordable subcompact electric vehicle (EV) nameplates. Its standard pricing, meanwhile, starts at P745,000.
Propelling the VF 3 is a single electric motor that provides up to 40 horsepower (hp) and 110 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque to its front wheels. It also has a range of 210 kilometers (km) and a direct-current fast-charging port.
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Toyota Raize
Speaking of Toyota, the brand’s model that saw the most amount of traffic from January to June 2026 is the Raize with a 1.97 percent share of total page traffic.
In the local market, the Toyota Raize has four variants with a price ranging from P757,000-P1.069 million.
The top-spec variant is propelled by a 1.0-liter turbocharged inline-three gasoline engine that’s capable of producing up to 96 hp and 140 Nm of torque. Lower-spec trims come with a 1.2-liter three-banger producing up to 86 hp and 113 Nm of torque. All variants are front-wheel-drive with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The only one with a manual gearbox is the Raize E.
Toyota Hilux
Next is the Toyota Hilux with 1.87 percent of total website views in the said period.
As of this publishing, the pickup truck model retails at P1.582 million-P2.46 million across eight variants. It also has a lineup of Fleet variants, which start at P891,000.
For its engine, the current locally available Toyota Hilux uses a 2.8-liter or 2.4 turbodiesel engine. In its most powerful form (GR-S AT), the Hilux’s 2.8-liter mill can produce up to 220 hp and 550 Nm of torque. Depending on the variant, the model gets either a six-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission. Certain higher-spec versions also come with a 4x4 drivetrain, while the other get a rear-wheel-drive layout.
Toyota Avanza
Up in fourth on this list is the Toyota Avanza with 1.6 percent of total website traffic from January to June 2026.
In the Philippines, the Avanza has four available variants, with two upper trims available with a CVT, while the two lower-spec trims have a five-speed manual transmission. Pricing for these Avanza trims ranges from P844,000-P1.071 million.
For its powertrain, the Toyota Avanza uses a 1.3-liter or 1.5-liter gasoline engine. The ones with the 1.3-liter mill can produce up to 96 hp and 122 Nm of torque, while the 1.5-liter version can put out 104 hp and 138 Nm of torque. All Avanza variants sold locally are front-wheel-drive.
Toyota Wigo, Innova
Tied on fifth spot are the Toyota Wigo and Innova, which both captured 1.57 percent of total website traffic from January to June 2026.
Locally, the hatchback nameplate retails with a price ranging from P615,000-P735,000, across three variants.
Under the hood of the subcompact model is a 1.0-liter inline-three gasoline engine with a maximum output of 66 hp and 89 Nm of torque.
Meanwhile, Toyota's multi-purpose vehicle is available in six trims, which are all powered by 2.8-liter turbodiesel engines.
Its price tag ranges from P1.267 million all the way to P1.829 million.
Toyota Vios
Placed in sixth, with a website traffic share of 1.47 percent, is the Toyota Vios.
The aforementioned subcompact sedan in the local market is available in four variants, priced from P738,000 to P908,000.
Powering the Vios is a 1.3-liter inline-four gasoline engine with a maximum output of 98 hp and 123 Nm of torque. All trims are front-wheel-drive, with a CVT or five-speed manual transmission.
Toyota HiAce
Also making it to the list is the HiAce, which accounted for 1.33 percent of website views from January to June 2026.
In the local market, the HiAce is sold as the previous-generation Commuter, which has a price ranging from P1.249 million-P1.578 million. The next-generation versions, meanwhile, are sold as the Commuter Deluxe, Super Grandia, and the GL Grandia, with a price ranging from P1.686 million-P3.464 million.
The most powerful version of the Toyota HiAce uses a 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine that can produce up to 173 hp and 450 Nm of torque. For the newer version of the HiAce, higher-end trims come with a six-speed automatic transmission, while the Commuter Deluxe uses a six-speed manual. The older Commuter exclusively uses a five-speed manual gearbox.
Toyota Fortuner
The last Toyota on this list, with a 1.29 percent website traffic share, is the Toyota Fortuner mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV).
Currently, the Toyota Fortuner has a price ranging from P1.775 million-P2.656 million, across seven different variants.
Engine options for the locally available Fortuner include a 2.4-liter or 2.8-liter turbodiesel mill, which can be paired with a 4x4 or rear-wheel drivetrain. Available transmissions include a five-speed manual for the entry-level G, while the rest come with a six-speed automatic.
Kia Sonet
Last but not least is the Kia Sonet subcompact crossover, which managed to get a 1.2 percent of website traffic within the said period.
Price-wise, the Kia Sonet ranges from P798,000-P1.218 million, across four different variants.
Propelling the front-wheel-drive Sonet is a 1.5-liter inline-four gasoline engine paired with Kia’s Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) or a six-speed manual gearbox.
More and more Filipinos nowadays have turned to online platforms to become more familiar with the cars they want to buy. On that note, Zigwheels Philippines has continued to meet their demand by providing up-to-date automotive news, features, and model-centric pages with comprehensive lists of prices and specifications.
So, for those in the market for a new ride, check out Zigwheels Philippines - your trusted partner when it comes to all things automotive.
Also read:
Zigwheels weekly wrap: Jun. 29-Jul. 3
Zigwheels PH Monthly Wrap: April 2026
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