Toyota is one of the leading car manufacturers in the Philippines, owning many dealers and diverse car models. The company's car lines have strengths, especially in design, technology, and durable engines.

This article mentions the top 3 best Toyota cars in the Philippines and some of their dominant features. Continue reading for a better overview!

Toyota Cars In The Philippines Overview

Established in 1988, Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) currently has more than 20 vehicle models and over 70 dealers operating nationwide. The most high-class model is the Land Cruiser, with PHP 5,687,000. And the cheapest one is Lite Ace, which starts at 570,000 PHP.

The advantages of this brand are compact design, high fuel economy, and large price ranges. As a result, Toyota vehicle lines also had the highest market share in the Philippines in 2021, accounting for 38.32%, equivalent to 129,099 sold units. 

At the top is the Vios with 35,095 units, and at the bottom is the Prius when none have been consumed. Specifically, the sales of last year's models are recorded in the below:

- Vios: 35,095

- Hilux: 18,969

- Wigo: 17,491

- Innova: 13,304

- Fortuner: 12,982

- Rush: 12,564

- Hiace: 10,273

- Avanza: 4,411

- Corolla Cross: 1,539

- Corolla: 706

- Land Cruiser: 613

- Alphard: 389

- FJ Cruiser: 280

- GR Yaris: 138

- Camry: 120

- RAV4: 102

- Supra: 47

- Coaster: 38

- Yaris: 24

- 86: 14

Best Toyota Cars In The Philippines

1. Toyota Vios

Price range: ₱ 681,000 - 995,000

Fuel consumption: 16.94 - 17.54 km/L

Vios also has the top sales in Japan because of its reliability and durability in operation. This sedan has a pretty design with a logo and the front roof combined to form a "V" shape, following the style of sports racing models. The Vios's interior has a dominant black tone with fabric seat covers. 

Comes in two versions 1.3J, and Base is 2-Din Audio with CD/MP3, which connects with Bluetooth, USB, and AUX. In contrast, the others are equipped with a 6.75-inch screen with voice control, interacting with two operating systems Android and iOS.

This year's line-up is available in 10 variants with 1.5 and 1.3L engines and comes with CVT or manual transmission with ten or 5-speed, depending on the standard or high-end variant. Parallelly, you also have nine more different colors to choose from; however, some of them are only available in a few variants.

2. Toyota Hilux

Price range: ₱ 1,151,000 - 1,900,000

Fuel consumption: 9 - 14.49 km/L

Hilux is one of the most popular pickup trucks in the Philippines with its medium size and high durability. This model has a strong appearance, 174mm higher ground clearance with two wheel options, R18 or R17, giving you a comfortable experience on many different terrains.

The 5-seat car is equipped with an 8-inch screen compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Audio, comes with Smart Device Link (SDL), and common connectivity ports. The sound system of the E variant is four speakers, while the other high-end variants are six speakers.

Hilux models own two diesel engines, 1 (2.8L) or 2 GD-FTV (2.4L), combined with a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. There are two premium variants, Conquest 2.8 4x4, and five variants, 2.4 4x2, Conquest, G, and E, with eight eye-catching color options.

3. Toyota Wigo

Price range: ₱ 573,000 - 705,000

Fuel consumption: 18.86 - 19.23 km/L

If you are buying a car for the first time, Wigo is the line you should consider. It has a fashionable design, modern features, a durable engine, and is affordable.

Regarding infotainment, except for the E variant equipped with 2DIN audio, the remaining variants have touch screens compatible with two popular operating systems, universal connectivity, and a three-speaker sound system.

This model uses a 1L gasoline engine with 3 Cylinders in line. It is mated to a 4-speed automatic and 5-Speed manual transmission, providing the most fuel-efficient performance compared to the others in the same segment. Wigo launched with four variants, TRD S, G A/M, and E, combined with a collection of 6 different modern colors for you to choose from.