Zigwheels weekly wrap-up: May 12-16

This week's stories include poised launches and promos

Zigwheels weekly wrap-up: May 12-16

MANILA: This week in motoring, various car brands are looking to launch new models in the coming days. Likewise, motorcycle companies have laid out their initiatives.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Whhat brands have launched promos this month?

    The brands that have started or extended their promos this month are Honda Cars Philippines Incorporated and JMC Philippines.
  • Which brands are poised to launch new products?

    The brands that are looking to roll out new products include BYD Cars Philippines, Hyundai Motor Philippines, and Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation.
  • Finally, some promos are up to help car buyers get better deals for their eyed rides.

    Upcoming launches

    BYD Cars Philippines appears to be poised to launch the Sealion 5 DM-i. Homologation papers from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) revealed that the wagon will be a plug-in hybrid vehicle.

    BYD Sealion 5 DM-i Photo from BYD Weibo page

    More of this in the story, here.

    Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation will also possibly introduce an updated version of the L300 workhorse or an all-new iteration of the Delica.

    Hunches were formed after LTO papers showed that the agency has approved a new Mitsubishi L300.

    L300 Photo from Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation

    Full details in the article, here.

    Toyota could be releasing a new version of the RAV4 globally. Its local arrival is still uncertain, but not impossible.

    Read more about it, here.

    Hyundai Motor Philippines will launch the Creta N Line next week. The company has sent an invitation to Zigwheels Philippines, and the photo on the invitation bears a striking semblance to the Indian-market crossover.

    Hyundai Creta N Line India Photo from Hyundai India

    Full dispatch, here.

    While not exactly a launch, JMC has now started accepting reservations for its upcoming electric cars.

    News article, here.

    Moto buzz

    Honda Philippines Incorporated will formally introduce the all-new PCX 160 this month.

    all-new pcx160 Photo from Honda Philippines Incorporated

    It will have a base price of P133,400 and will have a 160-cubic-centimeter engine.

    Check out the story, here.

    Yamaha Motor Philippines, on the other hand, has revived its National Technician Grand Prix. The said program will further elevate the caliber of its mechanics.

    Read all about the story, here.

    Promos

    Car buyers in the market for an upgrade are in luck. Honda Cars Philippines Incorporated has extended its summer promo.

    Honda CR-V V Turbo Photo by Juan Paulo Papa

    Look into what they have to offer, here.

    JMC, too, is giving pickup fans a chance to own their prized rides with new promos for their two-truck roster.

    JMC Grand Avenue in Mica Green Metallic Photo from JMC Philippines

    Here is the full story.

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