The 2024 Manila International Auto Show is massive—as in two-venues-concurrently-running-the-same-event massive. This year’s staging takes place at the World Trade Center and the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, and there are different brands showcasing their latest and future cars at both venues. Here’s an overview of the show’s highlights and some of the major launches this year. Make sure to visit, too—MIAS 2024 is running until Sunday, April 7.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:18 BAIC
3:20 Suzuki
3:50 Subaru
5:39 JMC
6:20 Lynk & Co
8:50 Hyundai
10:27 GWM
11:08 JAC
12:37 Mitsubishi
13:45 Changan
15:47 Hongqi
16:39 Foton
17:40 MG
19:01 Seres
19:47 Hycan
20:20 Omoda and Jaecoo
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:18 BAIC
3:20 Suzuki
3:50 Subaru
5:39 JMC
6:20 Lynk & Co
8:50 Hyundai
10:27 GWM
11:08 JAC
12:37 Mitsubishi
13:45 Changan
15:47 Hongqi
16:39 Foton
17:40 MG
19:01 Seres
19:47 Hycan
20:20 Omoda and Jaecoo
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00:00 Yes folks, it's that time of year again, the Manila International Auto Show.
00:05 And for the first time ever, it's being held at two venues, here at the World Trade Center
00:10 and at the SMX Convention Center.
00:12 Of course, like any other MIAs, we're going to be covering some of the all-new car launches
00:17 along with some highlights along the way.
00:20 So without further ado, join us Top Gear Philippines as we cover this year's Manila International
00:26 Auto Show.
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01:17 BAYEK is staging a Philippine comeback and staging their comeback includes the introduction
01:23 of five new models consisting of crossovers and SUVs.
01:27 Now we're going to start with the entry-level model, this, the X55 VIRB.
01:32 And it competes with the likes of the Honda HR-V and Hyundai Creta, Toyota Yaris Cross
01:37 and the like.
01:38 So this one competes in the highly competitive subcompact crossover market.
01:43 Now we're going to move on to the car one size bigger than this, the X70 VIRB.
01:49 Now up next we have this, the X7 Grandeza.
01:53 Now the Grandeza competes in the compact crossover class, one size class higher than the X55.
01:59 So the primary competitors of this at least in terms of size is the Honda CR-V, Toyota
02:03 RAV4, Subaru Forester, you know the usual suspects in that segment.
02:07 But this one uses a 1.5-liter turbo engine just like most Chinese crossovers these days
02:13 and it's shared also with the X55.
02:16 But for those looking for something that can go off-road, we're going to move on to the
02:19 next BAYEK product.
02:21 Now this SUV beside me is the V60 Beaumont.
02:24 Now yes it looks massive and it's not just because I'm vertically challenged.
02:29 Now this one competes in the class of sort of the Fortuners, the Everest, the Montero
02:33 Sports but looking at it in person, it's actually quite larger than those SUVs.
02:39 And BAYEK really took to heart the market that it's competing in because unlike most
02:43 Chinese SUVs, this has a diesel engine.
02:47 Something very important in this segment.
02:49 Now the top of the BAYEK range is this, the B80 Wagon and we already know what you're
02:54 thinking, save it for the comments.
02:56 This being the flagship model, it retails for over Php 4,000,000 and it's got a twin-turbo
03:00 V6 under the hood with about 270 horsepower.
03:04 When you step inside, there's acres of leather which is what you'd expect from a luxury vehicle.
03:09 So if you're looking for a budget VIP SUV of sorts, well this might just fit the bill
03:14 for you.
03:15 Anyway, that's the BAYEK range in a nutshell.
03:17 It's time to move on to the next boost.
03:19 Now if you're on the market for a slightly higher up MPV, that's sort of the subcompact
03:25 category, well you have this from Suzuki, the XL7 Hybrid.
03:29 Now it may not be a full hybrid system but the 48V system in this might help you save
03:34 a few liters at the pumps.
03:35 Now mechanically, it's mostly unchanged, save for the belt start generator that's attached
03:40 to the engine.
03:41 But that being said, it also features all of the hallmarks of the standard of the model.
03:46 So it's still practical, still spacious, and it can save you a little bit more gas in the
03:50 long run.
03:52 In this year's MIA, Subaru went all out when it comes to special editions.
03:57 Now for the Forester, they're introducing a variant called the Wild Edition.
04:01 So basically it gets a two-tone look, it's got a matte black hood, and you know it's
04:05 got different wheels, all-terrain tires, and strangely enough, a body kit.
04:09 I'm not sure how that'll fare off-road but here we are.
04:13 Now up next is this one, the WRX GT Edition.
04:16 Now essentially it's a unique version of the WRX, at least for Southeast Asia, and it
04:22 gets a different set of body kits to go along with it.
04:26 Now for the BRZ, yes they also made a special edition for it, or rather it is a concept
04:33 for now at least.
04:34 Now it is the STi Sport.
04:38 So this of course is available in Japan as well, so it gets a different front lip, STi
04:44 wheels which you would assume are lighter, some more STi tidbits down here, and of course
04:50 you're not gonna miss the huge wing over at the back.
04:53 But if the BRZ is a little too compromised for you, there is the Crosstrek GT Edition.
05:00 Now again it's a bit like the WRX GT Edition, you know different body kit, although the
05:05 Crosstrek comes with a unique set of alloy wheels exclusive for this market only.
05:12 By this market I mean Southeast Asia.
05:14 But the highlight of the Subaru booth is a return of a certain badge, the XT.
05:20 And this time around they've attached it to the Outback.
05:22 So yes, the Outback XT brings back the turbocharged crossover to the Subaru lineup.
05:29 So it's got a 2.4-liter engine, over 250 horsepower, and about 350 Newton-meters of torque.
05:36 And we say it would make a perfect dad car.
05:40 Now the Japanese and the Americans might have a stronghold in the midsize pickup market,
05:44 but the Chinese also want to muscle in in that territory.
05:48 And JMC has this, the Grand Avenue.
05:51 Now it's available in either two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive guises, manual or automatic
05:56 transmission.
05:57 But something that caught our attention, aside from the design, are the rear brakes.
06:01 See, most pickups come with drums at the back, but not this one.
06:05 Even the two-wheel drive version comes with rear disc brakes.
06:09 And the interior, well it looks rather promising.
06:11 And this is something we're rather curious with, and we're actually looking forward to
06:14 trying this out in the real world to see just how it fares with the establishment.
06:20 Now we're also going to cover yet another new Chinese brand here at MIA's.
06:24 By now you're probably spotting a theme by now, but this time around it is a Swedish-Chinese
06:29 collaboration from Geely and Volvo.
06:32 That brand is none other than Link and Co, and they brought a whole barrage of cars to
06:36 this year's MIA's.
06:38 Now right behind me is none available in the Philippines, maybe just yet.
06:43 Now this is the 03 Plus, and it's their performance sedan.
06:46 And Link and Co is aiming very high with this sedan because it's sort of comparable to something
06:52 like a BMW 3 Series, or an Audi A4, or a Mercedes C-Class, or even the Lexus IS.
06:57 So it remains to be seen if this will be sold in the Philippines, but let's go elsewhere
07:01 and take a look at the cars that are actually available here by now.
07:06 Now the one with a huge crowd over there is the Link and Co 01, and it is their flagship
07:13 crossover.
07:14 Right now you can't really see much of it because there's a lot of people in front of
07:18 it.
07:19 But anyway, it is a plug-in hybrid crossover, a C-segment crossover to be exact, and the
07:24 numbers are pretty promising.
07:25 So you're looking at over 250 horsepower and more than 350 Nm of torque.
07:30 It's also got all-wheel drive, and the best part is it is a plug-in hybrid.
07:34 So that should help you save a little bit at the pumps.
07:38 Now another model of interest is the Link and Co 05.
07:43 Now what is the 05, you're probably wondering.
07:45 It is a bit of a coupe crossover, so I mean you get the same front end as the 01, but
07:52 once you go to the B-pillar and back, it looks pretty sleek and rakish.
07:57 So for those looking for a coupe crossover, maybe that's something you could consider.
08:02 But let's say you want something a little bit in the entry-level market, a subcompact
08:06 crossover.
08:07 Well Link and Co has that covered as well with the 06 model.
08:12 Now the 06 is actually a very close relative of yet another GV product you're probably
08:17 familiar with by now, the GV Coolray.
08:20 They share the same architecture and the same mechanical bits, particularly the engine.
08:25 It even has the same 1.5-liter 3-cylinder turbo engine, and exactly the same power and
08:30 torque gratings to go along with it.
08:32 The difference is, well, this one has more tech and a little bit of flair when it comes
08:37 to styling.
08:38 It's definitely unique and a bit of a love-hate thing.
08:40 But one thing you can't say about Link and Co is, well, they're bland-looking.
08:45 Because just look at their cars, they're pretty offbeat and out there when it comes to styling.
08:50 Hyundai, the purveyors of very practical and comfortable crossovers and vans, as well as
08:56 race cars.
08:57 Now, this here isn't just some tarted-up Elantra.
09:00 In fact, this is the actual TCR race car that competed in the World Touring Car Championship,
09:06 and it was driven by...
09:08 I have no idea who that guy is.
09:10 But I do know who the champion was, and that was Norbert Michalis.
09:13 So why did Hyundai display this Elantra?
09:16 And, well, that's because they also rolled out the road-going version here at the World
09:22 Trade Center.
09:24 And yes, this is the real deal, and yes, you can buy it now.
09:28 How much, you ask?
09:29 Well, for less than P3M, you have about 300 horsepower, or almost 300 horsepower.
09:35 So when it comes to performance bargains, well, that's a pretty solid deal.
09:39 And also, it's a sedan, so it might actually pass as a family car at some point.
09:44 But if you want to go even faster, we're going to have to look over there, because that is
09:50 the Hyundai IONIQ 5N.
09:52 Now, by the time you're watching this, well, we're kind of in the middle of doing something
09:57 about the IONIQ 5N.
09:58 But I can tell you that I have driven it already, and it is the least intimidating way to have
10:06 600 horsepower.
10:07 The chassis was brilliant, the acceleration was amazing and whatnot, and because it's
10:12 a crossover, it's also immensely practical.
10:14 So there's a lot of good stuff about the IONIQ 5N going on, and you can have that one for
10:19 about P4.2M.
10:22 That perhaps is the most affordable way to get 600 horsepower.
10:26 Now, JWM seems to have a very diverse product portfolio.
10:30 Now, on one hand, you have products like this, the Tank, an off-roader of sorts, and then
10:36 you have crossovers such as the H6 and the Jolion.
10:39 Now, at the same time, they also offer a subcompact electric vehicle simply called the Aura.
10:46 So it's interesting to see what JWM has done here.
10:49 So instead of just focusing on one sort of vehicle, there's sort of more options to go
10:53 about.
10:54 So let's say you step inside one of their showrooms and see what you like, well, you
10:58 can also explore other options.
11:00 So that's a very interesting strategy that Great Wall did.
11:03 And all these models are on display here at the Manila International Auto Show.
11:08 And here we have yet another newcomer in the form of JAC.
11:12 And it's all part of the Astara conglomerate that also handles GAC and JMC.
11:19 So yeah, that's a lot of J's and C's and A's along the way.
11:22 But anyway, JAC specializes more on crossovers and pickup trucks.
11:27 So what we have here is their flagship model, the T9.
11:30 Now, of course, they have other models as well, such as the JS8, the JS6, and the JS4.
11:37 Now, of course, the number corresponds to their size, but we reckon it's this one that
11:42 might attract a lot of sales because let's face it, Filipinos just love their pickup
11:46 trucks.
11:47 Now, this futuristic looking crossover beside me is the Cherry EQ7.
11:52 Yes, folks, this is a Cherry product.
11:56 And as you can see, I'm standing beside a charger, which means this is a pure electric
12:01 vehicle.
12:02 But that's not the only crossover that Cherry brought here at MIAS 2024.
12:07 On that side is a rather familiar looking face.
12:10 Now, it may look like a Tigo 7, but you're probably going to notice something different
12:16 around the front bumper.
12:17 Now, there's a reason for that because this Tigo 7 is actually a plug-in hybrid model.
12:23 Now, it's coming soon to the Philippines with indicative pricing ranging from 1.7 million
12:29 to a little under 2 million pesos.
12:31 So this might be a game changer in its segment if that pushes through.
12:36 Now, of course, it's no surprise that Mitsubishi is celebrating their Triton model here at
12:41 MIAS.
12:42 So there are a variety of variants here on display, so from the Athlete to this, the
12:47 GLS.
12:48 And if you've noticed, it's actually on AT wheels or all-terrain tires.
12:52 Now, the Triton isn't the only one on display here because Mitsubishi also collaborated
12:57 with Overland Kings to outfit their Montero Sport.
13:01 And that's not just a 4x4, okay?
13:04 That's actually a legit GT 4x4.
13:06 So basically, it just shows you the possibilities that you can do with the Montero Sport.
13:12 And the same goes for the Expander.
13:14 But of course, somewhere over there is the Rally Truck.
13:19 Okay, it's not the actual model just yet.
13:21 It's a replica that also shows the new livery of the Triton.
13:25 Now, that's because Mitsubishi is joining the Asia Cross Country Rally again next year,
13:31 and they are aiming to beat Toyota at their own game after they were dethroned last year.
13:36 So it'll be interesting to see how the Hilux and the Triton will fight next year given
13:41 that the Triton already has a few miles under its belt.
13:45 By the time you've seen this, you've seen the Chang'e CS-15 right on display at the
13:49 Manila International Auto Show.
13:51 But before it made its public launch, we were able to get this right beforehand.
13:58 And there are a couple of things that are very interesting about this car.
14:01 Now, the subcompact crossover market has been becoming very crowded lately, especially in
14:06 the sub-1 million peso price range.
14:09 So how is this thing going to stand out?
14:11 Well, the CS-15 aims to do that with a very lucrative price.
14:16 And yes, we're going to discuss price first.
14:19 It starts at Php 799,000.
14:23 And if you buy one now, it's Php 50,000 off.
14:25 So it's Php 749,000.
14:29 Now you're probably wondering, okay, at that price, I'm probably expecting just a couple
14:33 of seats and the steering wheel and nothing much inside.
14:36 But that's where Chang'e wants to differentiate itself among its competitors when you step
14:41 inside.
14:42 So to paraphrase that Cornetto commercial, where did you get your Php 799,000?
14:48 Well inside, it's actually a pretty good looking cabin if I'm going to be honest about it.
14:53 I mean, yes, it's hard plastics everywhere, but come on guys, it's less than a million
14:57 pesos.
14:58 It's less than Php 800,000.
15:00 And with that, you can get a touchscreen.
15:03 It's got mobile phone connectivity.
15:05 You get cruise control, you get steering wheel audio controls as well to go along with it.
15:10 You've got power adjustable things here and even a headlight leveler.
15:14 But for those considering one as a family car, you'd have that extra peace of mind
15:18 thanks to standard stability control among other things.
15:23 And also this is just one variant, but it already comes with leather seats and a leather
15:28 steering wheel.
15:29 Okay, a leatherette, but come on guys, who can find genuine leather in this price range?
15:33 For the steering wheel adjustment, well it tilts.
15:36 It doesn't telescope, but that's totally fine.
15:38 That's totally a given in this price range.
15:41 So all in all, looking at it, well not bad for Php 799,000 and you even get a sunroof.
15:48 So how do you say luxury in Mandarin?
15:50 Well, apparently it's Hongqi.
15:52 Well, okay, that's not the literal meaning, but rather Hongqi is the longest-running Chinese
15:57 brand ever there.
15:59 And they're also the main provider of the presidential cars as well.
16:02 So over here, they just launched this, the HS3.
16:06 It is a subcompact crossover with a 1.5-liter turbo engine.
16:09 And of course, there are other highlights here at the Hongqi booth.
16:13 They have an electric sedan along with an executive saloon of dying breed these days,
16:18 and of course, a luxury van.
16:20 Of course, there's no shortage of electric vehicles here at Hongqi, and a popular model
16:26 has been the EHS9, their flagship model.
16:29 The middle of the Hongqi lineup is the HS5, and so far all of them have been actually
16:35 doing pretty well, especially the flagship model, surprisingly.
16:39 How big do you want your pickup?
16:41 Well, if you're looking at Photon's range, you have this, the Tunland V9.
16:46 And this is not an exaggeration.
16:49 This is how big it actually is.
16:51 So something interesting about this, it's actually a diesel hybrid.
16:54 Now you're probably wondering why no one's thought of that before.
16:57 Well, it's actually been produced before, but no one's really made it super mainstream.
17:02 But in the case of the Tunland V9, well, that's what Photon is trying to do in this case.
17:08 So it's going to be an interesting combination.
17:10 So you have the efficiency of a diesel and the aid of electrification.
17:13 So okay, so it's a huge pickup, obviously, and we're curious to see its fuel economy
17:19 because it's a heavy vehicle at the end of the day.
17:23 But if it can do, let's say, 15-16 kilometers per liter in the city, then that's a very
17:28 strong result for this.
17:30 Now the V9 isn't the only truck that Photon launched today.
17:34 There's also the smaller V7, still a massive truck, but slightly smaller than this behemoth.
17:42 Now MG had quite the surprise here at the Manila International Auto Show by launching
17:47 a whole load of new cars here today.
17:50 So we're going to go by them one by one.
17:52 We're going to start off with what's possibly going to be the mainstream model, the MG3.
17:57 The MG3 is a subcompact hatchback, something a bit of a dying breed these days.
18:01 It's a little different this time because it comes standard with a hybrid engine.
18:06 So we're looking forward to trying that out along with this one, the MG7, another bit
18:12 of a dying breed segment, the mid-size executive sedan.
18:16 But of course, we love crossovers here in this country and SUVs, so they also offer
18:23 the RX9.
18:25 That's an other all-new model right from MG.
18:29 If you're looking for something even more practical and you're not really into SUVs,
18:34 they also have a van.
18:35 Finally, MG has a van called the G50.
18:40 So they're all here in this side of the Manila International Auto Show in SMX.
18:45 So other highlights here, of course, you have the Cyberster Roadster, the MG4 X-Power, and
18:53 a new electric crossover that's just somewhere over there.
19:01 There's a lot of newcomers here, obviously, and one of them is Ceres.
19:04 Now Ceres offers three crossovers in their lineup, and it starts off with the 5.
19:11 Now this particular 5 is a series hybrid, so it's got a range extender, and okay, just
19:18 to simplify it, think of it sort of like a Nissan Kicks e-power system.
19:23 So this one on the other hand, it's still a 5 model, but this is a plug-in hybrid.
19:30 Now moving over there, you have the internal combustion engine models, the regular Ceres
19:36 5, and the larger Ceres 7.
19:40 So the Ceres 5 competes in the compact market, while the 7 competes in the larger midsize
19:45 segment.
19:46 You're probably wondering by this time, how many more new brands do we have to cover?
19:51 Well, we have this other one, Haikon.
19:55 Now Haikon locally will offer three models in the country, the AO6+ midsize sedan, the
20:01 Z03 compact, and the V09 luxury van.
20:06 Now you seem to notice that the Chinese market loves their luxury vans, and there's no shortage
20:11 of them in Miya's at all.
20:13 If anything, almost every Chinese automaker booth we visited had some sort of variation
20:18 of a luxury people mover.
20:21 Interesting.
20:22 Now some of you may have heard of Omoda and J.Coo already, but it took sort of a while
20:27 before it actually landed in the Philippines.
20:29 But now they're here making their first public appearance at MIAS 2024.
20:34 And they're bringing in both brands, and their both brands are under Cherry.
20:38 So Omoda is sort of a youth-oriented brand, while J.Coo focuses more on a slightly more
20:44 rugged market with their boxier SUVs and whatnot.
20:49 So that's J.Coo and Omoda, two brands here in one booth.
20:54 And that wraps up our coverage of the 2024 Manila International Auto Show.
20:58 It's been a long day, lots of new brands, lots of new cars, and a whole host of activities.
21:04 So we hope you enjoyed this episode of Top Gear Philippines, and we hope to see you next
21:08 here at the Motor Show.
21:10 Let's go.
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