TessDrive brings you the definitive weekend workup of national automotive promotions, premier EV expos, hands-on provincial test-drive tours, and luxury Japanese hospitality across the Philippines.
Toyota’s ‘10.10’ straight cash discounts, hybrid perks
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) rolled out its nationwide “A-Ten-Ten-tion” 10.10 promo campaign, running from Oct. 10 to 31, 2026, offering massive straight-cash reductions across internal combustion and self-charging hybrid (HEV) models.
Leading the electrified savings is the flagship Innova Zenix Q HEV, which carries a straight cash discount of up to P230,000, delivering premium 3-row captain-chair comfort with exceptional hybrid fuel efficiency. The ATIV HEV follows with savings up to P200,000, while the Corolla Cross G crossover is discounted by up to P150,000.
Additional straight cash discounts: Vios XLE–up to P75,000; Avanza E—up to P60,000; Yaris Cross S HEV and SE HEV, up to P50,000; Corolla Cross GR-S—up to P50,000.
Beyond straight cash markdowns, participating variants booked before Oct. 31 qualify for: Free periodic maintenance service (PMS) packages on select trims; exclusive dealership service discount vouchers; trade-in rebates up to P30,000, applied toward cash deductions or Toyota Genuine Accessories; free one-year comprehensive insurance on designated models; and standard Toyota 5-year vehicle warranty across all brand-new units.
Review comprehensive terms and participating dealer lists via toyota.com.ph/promos/OctoberTensationalDeals.
Honda teams up with PSBank
Honda Cars Philippines Inc (HCPI) has partnered with Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) to launch the “Drive at Peace, Pay with Ease” financing campaign, offering tailored financing schemes for brand-new vehicle acquisitions through Oct. 31, 2026.
Buyers can select between two distinct financial pathways:
o 0% interest rate scheme: Available at a 50% down payment with flexible tenures spanning 24 to 60 months. Participating models include the 2026 HR-V 1.5 S CVT, City (1.5 SE CVT and 1.5 S CVT), and the BR-V (1.5 S CVT and 1.5 VX CVT).
o Low monthly amortization option: Structured with down payments as low as 20% spread across a fixed 60-month term. Applicable variants include the HR-V 1.5 S CVT, all primary City grades (SE, S, V, and RS CVT), and BR-V trims (S, V, and VX CVT).
Cash savings and low cash-out options
Running parallel to the bank partnership from Oct. 14 to 31, 2026, HCPI is offering direct straight-cash reductions and low cash-out promos:
o 2026 Honda HR-V 1.5 S CVT: Up to ₱150,000 cash savings.
o 2026 Honda BR-V 1.5 S CVT 7-seater: Available for an all-in down payment of ₱10,000.
o e:HEV Hybrid Bundles: Electrified variants of the New CR-V, HR-V, and Civic qualify for low cash-out/low monthly bundles or one-month free amortization through partner banks including BPI, PSBank, Sterling Bank, RCBC, EastWest Bank, Bank of Commerce, BDO, Security Bank, and Maybank.
Explore mechanics at hondaphil.com/promos or visit the HCPI virtual showroom.
PH EV Summit partners with 100,000-strong owners’ group
The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) formalized a strategic partnership on Oct. 14 with the Philippine EV Community (PEVC)—the country’s largest collective of electric vehicle drivers, numbering nearly 100,000 members—for the upcoming 14th Philippine EV Summit (PEVS).
Under the agreement, PEVC will curate an owner-led EV display on the exhibition floor, showcasing daily-driven electric passenger vehicles, while organizing the summit’s official public forums on Saturday, Oct. 24. These sessions will focus on actual kilowatt-hour consumption, home wallbox setups, long-distance provincial charging routes, and true maintenance expenses.
EVAP president Willy Q. Tee Ten said: “The people who convince others to go electric are usually the ones already driving an EV. With the Philippine EV Community on board, visitors get to hear real stories about charging, costs, and daily driving, straight from owners. That makes PEVS a lot more useful for anyone deciding on their next car.”
Carrying the theme “Driving Asean Forward: Building an Integrated Electric Mobility Ecosystem” in recognition of the Philippines’ 2026 Asean Chairmanship, PEVS 2026 runs from Oct. 22 to 24 (9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily) at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.
The event features test drives from over 15 automotive brands—including BYD, Kia, Toyota, Nissan, MG, Geely, Zeekr, Deepal, MINI, Lotus, Changan, Avatr, Dongfeng Motors, Forland, NWOW, and NXT—alongside comprehensive ecosystem displays by Meralco, DOST, DOE, ACMobility, AutoHub Group, and leading charging infrastructure providers.
Admission is ₱100; students with valid school IDs enter free of charge. Pre-register at evsummit.net.
MG brings Multiply Greatness Tour 2026 to Nuvali
Following metro activations at SM Mall of Asia and TriNoma, MG Motor Philippines rolls its Multiply Greatness Tour 2026 into Southern Luzon, staging an interactive showcase at the Solenad Activity Park, Ayala Malls Solenad in Nuvali, Santa Rosa, Laguna, from Oct. 16 to 18, 2026 (10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily).
The regional showcase puts six MG new energy vehicles (NEVs) front and center:
o MG G50 PHEV: A dedicated plug-in hybrid 7-seater MPV engineered for school shuttles and long provincial family road trips;
o MG RX9 PHEV: Flagship 3-row executive plug-in hybrid SUV;
o MG HS PHEV: Compact family crossover pairing urban styling with dual-motor efficiency;
o MG4 Urban EV: Pure-electric urban compact hatchback;
o MG S5 EV: Contemporary, tech-forward all-electric SUV;
o MG Cyberster EV: All-electric roadster performance halo.
Public test drives are available across the NEV range, as well as for ICE models including the MG G50 Plus, MG TRQ L, and All-New MG5 Prestige.
On Oct. 17 (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.), MG will host an open NEV technical presentation detailing the operational differences between BEV, HEV, and PHEV systems. Pre-registration is open via tinyurl.com/MGT2026NEVTalk.
Exclusive Nuvali purchase incentives
MG S5 EV: Features an introductory price of P1,408,888 (a direct P40,000 cash discount). Placing an on-site reservation of at least P1,000 deducts an additional P10,000, bringing the final price to P1,398,888.
Free charging hardware: Selected NEV bookings (MG S5 EV, MG4 Urban EV, MG RX9 PHEV, and MG HS PHEV) include P30,000 worth of home charging equipment, comprising a 7-kW home wallbox and a 3.3-kW portable emergency charger.
MG Motor Philippines president Wei Wei Zhang remarked: “Bringing the tour to Nuvali allows us to meet customers in Laguna and surrounding communities, while giving them the opportunity to explore our vehicles, learn about the technology, and experience the different powertrains firsthand.”
Lexus celebrates Coffee Month with workshop
In celebration of Coffee Month, Lexus Philippines is hosting “The Crafted Cup: A Lexus Coffee Invitation” on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026 (2 p.m. to 5 p.m.) at Lexus at Mitsukoshi BGC, Taguig City.
Conducted in collaboration with the UCC Coffee Academy Philippines, the curated workshop explores the nuances of Japanese specialty coffee extraction, focusing on the discipline, balance, and patience required in hand pour-over brewing.
The lifestyle activation mirrors the brand’s automotive ethos: Just as a barista balances bean origin, water temperature, and pour rate to tailor a cup for a guest, Lexus designs its luxury vehicles around omotenashi—an intuitive, anticipatory hospitality that puts the human passenger at the center of the experience.
Due to limited seating to preserve an intimate setting, guests are invited to pre-register via the official Lexus Coffee Invitation Form.
VinFast opens pre-orders for VF 8 midsize electric SUV
VinFast Philippines has officially opened order banks for the all-new VinFast VF 8, establishing the Philippines as the first international export market to introduce the refreshed D-segment electric SUV.
Constructed around VinFast’s updated technology architecture and styled under its “Tech Fluid” design language, the all-new VF 8 combines sculpted aerodynamics with dual-motor all-wheel-drive capability, a comprehensive ADAS active safety suite, and an expansive midsize cabin.
Early reservation mechanics:
o Booking window: Deposits are accepted at authorized VinFast dealerships nationwide from Oct. 13 through Nov. 5, 2026;
o Reservation fee: Fixed between P5,000 and P10,000 (non-refundable);
o Early adopter incentive: The first 1,000 customers who book within the promotional window will receive a complimentary one-year battery subscription;
o Delivery schedule: Official Philippine showroom launch and customer deliveries commence in November 2026;
o Class-leading warranties: Backed by a 7-year or 160,000-km vehicle warranty and a 10-year or 200,000-km traction battery warranty, supported by public charging access across the expanding V-Green network.
VinFast Philippines CEO Antonio “Toti” Zara III stated: “The tremendous demand for VinFast’s innovations here in the Philippines inspired us to launch this early booking program for the all-new VF 8. Built for performance- and tech-focused Filipinos, the VF 8 promises a premium midsize crossover e-SUV experience. The pre-order program is our way of giving Filipinos a chance to be among the first in the Philippines to experience our newest offering.”