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Ford Territory Hybrid tops small utility hybrid sales
Ford Philippines said the Territory Hybrid has become the best-selling small utility hybrid vehicle in the country, based on Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. data covering January to May 2026.
The Territory Hybrid posted 2,226 units sold during the first five months of the year, more than 500 units ahead of the next best-selling model in the small utility hybrid vehicle category, according to official CAMPI figures.
The strong start extends the momentum of the model after its local launch in August 2025. Ford said the Territory Hybrid passed the 1,000-unit sales mark in just over three months and ended its launch year with 1,645 units sold.
Pedro Simoes, managing director of Ford Philippines, said the result validates the company’s electrification strategy and reflects the response of Filipino buyers to the Territory nameplate.
“The remarkable sales performance of the Ford Territory Hybrid is a clear testament to how deeply this nameplate resonates with Filipino customers who are ready to embrace electrified mobility,” Simoes said.
The Territory Hybrid uses a full hybrid system that pairs a gasoline engine with an electric motor. Ford said the setup delivers a fuel economy rating of 19.6 kilometers per liter and a driving range of up to 1,000 kilometers per tank.
In the Department of Energy’s 2025 Fuel Eco-Run, the Territory Hybrid posted a fuel economy rating of 23.71 kilometers per liter.
The SUV is powered by a 1.5-liter I-4 dedicated hybrid engine matched with a two-speed dedicated hybrid transmission and a 1.83-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion NCM high-voltage battery. The system produces up to 150 PS and 230 Nm from the engine, along with up to 218 PS and 315 Nm from the electric motor.
The hybrid system can operate through EV, series, parallel and energy recovery modes. Ford said the setup helps improve efficiency and torque delivery, especially in stop-and-go city driving.
Drivers can choose from Eco, Normal and Sport drive modes. The Territory Hybrid also offers selectable power steering settings through Comfort, Normal and Sport modes.
Simoes said the model gives customers a balance of fuel efficiency, technology and performance without requiring a major change in driving habits.
Ford also highlighted its ownership support services, including Mobile Service Vehicle, Express Service, Online Service Booking, Pick-up and Delivery, and Service Price Calculator.
The Ford Territory Hybrid Trend starts at P1,399,000. For June, the Trend variant comes with P40,000 cash savings or a P79,000 all-in down payment, while the Territory Hybrid Titanium X is offered with P50,000 cash savings or an P89,000 all-in down payment.
Mitsubishi Motors is bringing back the Eclipse name for a new battery electric vehicle in North America, with the 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback set to go on sale in late summer or early fall 2026.
The all-new Eclipse Sportback will be sourced from Alliance partner Nissan Motor Co. and will be based on the next-generation Nissan LEAF. Mitsubishi said the model will receive design changes to separate it from its Nissan counterpart, including unique front and rear fascias, distinct lighting signatures, sporty alloy wheels and the brand’s Triple Diamond badge.
The vehicle will be positioned as a sporty electric subcompact SUV, marking another step in Mitsubishi’s electrification program in North America. The company released the first images of the model on June 9, ahead of its market launch later this year.
The Eclipse badge carries weight for Mitsubishi in the region. The nameplate made its North American debut in 1990 and became one of the brand’s most recognizable models. Its return as an electric sportback reflects Mitsubishi’s plan to use familiar names while expanding into new powertrain choices.
Mitsubishi’s electric vehicle work goes back to the 1970s, when it began developing EVs in Japan. The i-MiEV, described by the company as the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle, went on sale in select markets in 2009 before reaching the United States and Canada in late 2011. The Outlander PHEV followed globally in 2012 and arrived in North America in 2018.
The Eclipse Sportback also fits into Mitsubishi Motors North America’s Momentum 2030 plan. The business program focuses on electrification, a renewed and expanded product lineup, modernized retail operations and a stronger dealer network.
Under the plan, Mitsubishi intends to launch at least one new or significantly revised vehicle each year through fiscal year 2030. After the Eclipse Sportback, the company is also preparing an all-new rugged, off-road derivative of the Outlander SUV for early 2027.
More details on the Eclipse Sportback, including technical specifications, pricing and final on-sale timing, will be released later.
Ford Philippines has extended its Employee Pricing Program until the end of June following strong customer response to its earlier run.
The program allows buyers to pay what Ford employees pay when purchasing select Ford vehicles. It covers cash discounts, all-in down payment options and zero-interest financing deals across several nameplates.
The Ford Ranger is available with savings of up to P340,000 or an all-in down payment of P59,000. The Ford Everest comes with savings of up to P180,000 or an all-in down payment of P69,000, with select Everest Titanium+ purchases bundled with the Ford 5-Star Care Package.
Ford is also offering the Mustang Mach-E with savings of up to P600,000 or zero interest at 50 percent down payment for 60 months. The Explorer 2.3L Limited EcoBoost carries P1 million in cash savings or zero interest at 20 percent down payment for 60 months.
For hybrid buyers, the Territory Hybrid Trend now comes with P40,000 cash savings or a P79,000 all-in down payment, while the Territory Hybrid Titanium X offers P50,000 in savings or an P89,000 all-in down payment.
Ford will also hold a Father’s Day Weekend activity in dealerships nationwide from June 18 to 21, with test drives, family activities, prizes and freebies. Its mobile showroom will stop in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental from June 15 to 18.
Toyota Motor Philippines is bringing music, new models, test drives and brand displays to the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show as Ben&Ben performs live at the Toyota booth on 5 June.
The 10th PIMS will run from 4 to 7 June 2026 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. Toyota said the nine-piece band, which serves as its Toyota Choice ambassadors, will perform from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the second day of the show.
The brand’s booth this year will carry the Toyota Choice campaign, which focuses on giving customers more options based on their lifestyle, needs and daily mobility requirements. Toyota said visitors will be able to see upcoming models, learn more about its ownership programs and join public test drives.
The test drive activity will allow guests to experience Toyota’s fuel-efficient internal combustion engine models, practical hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles. The brand will also showcase the bZ4X BEV, RAV LTD HEV and Toyota Tamaraw GL Dropside, which appear with Ben&Ben in the campaign visuals.
Ben&Ben said Toyota has been part of the group’s journey since its early years.
“Toyota has been a core part of our story ever since the beginning of our band. Our first band car was a Toyota borrowed from the twins’ family, at pinagkasya namin kaming lahat doon kasama lahat ng mga gamit namin,“ shared Ben&Ben.
“A few years later, nagsimula ang partnership with Toyota at nagkaroon kami ng dalawang van! Nagkasya na kami nang hindi nagsisiksikan. Dumami na rin kasi ang mga gamit namin sa pagtugtog. Nine years of countless shows and travels later, we’re happy to still be choosing Toyota. Sa lahat ng biniyahe namin, at mga ala-alang nakapaloob rito, Toyota ang sakay namin.” added the nine-piece Filipino band.
Toyota said its partnership with Ben&Ben is built around shared values such as trust, connection, versatility and innovation. The company said the band helps make the Toyota Choice campaign more relatable to younger audiences and gives the brand a more human voice.
Aside from the main Toyota display, visitors can also check T-OPT, Toyota’s affordable auto parts brand. Toyota said the display will show parts options backed by the company and designed to support customers after purchase.
The Gazoo Racing booth will also be at the show. Guests can buy GR merchandise and view a modified GR Supra and GR Corolla.
“The Philippine International Motor Show has always been a great platform for Toyota to showcase our latest and future offerings of Toyota. We invite everyone to come to Toyota’s PIMS 2026 booth to see our upcoming models up close, test drive our latest vehicle lineup, and enjoy with their families and friends while watching our Toyota Choice Ambassadors, Ben&Ben, perform their songs,” said TMP First Vice President of Vehicle Sales Operations Elijah Marcial.
“Toyota is dedicated to ensuring our customers’ choice leads to a smooth ownership experience, and one that gives them a dedicated peace of mind. We hope that with Toyota’s PIMS 2026 booth, guests will be able to have the power of choice to choose what is best for their mobility needs.” she adds.
Toyota said the booth will combine live music, vehicle displays, test drives, ownership support and Toyota-backed services for PIMS visitors.
