Caco Tirona
Video Head / Senior Car Reviewer
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South African Adventure With The 2024 Ford Everest V6! | First Impressions / Video Feature
Caco flew all the way to South Africa for a safari he will never forget, and in a car that we might eventually see in the Philippines. Ford invited Caco out to a Safari on the back of severa...
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2024 Hyundai Staria 9-Seater Review | Luxury For All / Video Review
We've reviewed the 11-seater and the 7-seater versions of the Staria, but here is a middle-of-the-road option that balances luxury with practicality. On this episode, Caco's not present, so...
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Top 5 Cars Under P1,000,000 in 2024 | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
Here's to inflation! But also, here's to all of the cars that made this list, plus some honorable mentions too. While we do see Japanese brands like Toyota, Nissan, and Suzuki make this list...
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2024 Kia Sonet Review | Better Than A Summer's Day / Video Review
The Kia Sonet is here on this episode of Behind the Wheel, and while it made a great impression at first, let's see how well it fares in a full review. The car's affordable and it's priced w...
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2024 Mitsubishi Triton Athlete Review | The Medal-Worthy Olympian / Video Review
This is it. The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton on Behind the Wheel! It's all-new, and all ready to bring home all the gold medals it can. This time around it's more than just a new face. It's packin...
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2024 Lynk and Co 05 Review | 05-out-of-5 Stars? / Video Review
The Lynk and Co 05 isn't just another crossover. Equipped to fight in the upper end of the market with its good looks and its upscale interior, this premium compact crossover has all the bel...
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Caco Learns to Drive a Truck! | Volkswagen Truck and Bus Philippines Lineup Walkaround / Video Feature
Caco and crew find themselves in a very unfamiliar territory. Volkswagen Truck and Bus has invited the crew over to experience their trucks first-hand. Everything from the Volksbus to the De...
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2024 GAC M6 Pro Review | This MPV Got Better! / Video Review
We had the old GAC GN6 on our channel way back when, and we thought it was a pretty good car for its time. Fast forward to today, and the GAC M6 Pro is its replacement. It may have very simi...
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2024 MG One Review | Is This The One? / Video Review
Is this the one MG for you? The MG One is here on AutoDeal for a Behind the Wheel review. With its turbocharged gasoline engine and a bunch of features to go with it, the MG One brings a lot...
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2024 Changan CS-15 Review | Too Good To Be True? / Video Review
For less than P800,000, you can get yourself a crossover like this, the 2024 Changan CS-15. A small crossover with an equally small price tag of P799,000. Is it worth it? What's missing? Is...
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2024 Lynk & Co 01, 05, and 06 First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
Let's take a look at the entire lineup of Lynk & Co for 2024. These are the 01, 05, and 06 models from the Chinese brand. Founded as a joint venture between Geely and Volvo, these cars have...
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2024 BYD Sealion 6 DM-i First Impressions | You Won't Believe Its Price / Video Feature
BYD is rolling out something special. It's a model that we didn't expect, with a powertrain that's unlike anything we've seen from BYD up to this point. With a gasoline generator paired with...
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2024 GWM Tank 300 Review | Glamping on Four Wheels / Video Review
This car is not your typical road-going crossover, it's a real off-roader, but with a price tag that may just be worth it to the discerning buyer. It's not the best deal in the market, but i...
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2024 Ford Mustang First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
In this very special AutoDeal walkaround, we have yet another legendary name to cover. The Ford Mustang is all new for 2024 and it gets more than just another fresh coat of paint and new bro...
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2024 Ford Bronco First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
Let's give you a first impressions of the all new Ford Bronco. The Blue Oval's routin' toutin' wild horse of an SUV is featured on pur channel today. With its off-road chops, it bucks off an...
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2025 Mitsubishi XForce First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
This is the next big thing in the Mitsubishi Philippines lineup. A subcompact crossover at an affordable price with that "X-factor," the 2025 X-Force is ready for the Philippine market set a...
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2024 MG G50 First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
It's back! Back again! MG have commandeered the G50 nameplate and its better than before. Standard is a 1.5 liter turbocharged gasoline engine, but it is now mated to a wet DCT, which should...
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2024 MG 3 Hybrid First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
If we're being honest, this could be the best value car in the market today. Starting at under P700,000, and topping out at just under P1,100,000, the MG 3 is a fine little hatchback for the...
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We Pickup a Surprise Package in Paete with the Suzuki XL7 Hybrid / Video Feature
Waking up before sunrise, Caco and crew embark on an epic journey to... Run an errand for the office. While picking up a package doesn't sound all too exciting, maybe the car and the route w...
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2024 GWM Ora 03 Review | The Quirkiest Cat in Town / Video Feature
GWM isn't shy about its design prowess with the Ora 03. Watch out, because as cute as this cat is, it's just ready to pounce with its all-electric powertrain. Known as the Good Cat in other...
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2024 Suzuki XL7 Hybrid Review | Excellence in Value / Video Review
Suzuki made the XL7 an easy choice for car buyers. Priced well and packaged well enough, it's one of the best value 7-seaters today. With a price that good, however, does it carry flaws? Is...
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2024 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 Review | Too Big For The Philippines? / Video Review
When it comes to American SUVs, Chevrolet and its fellow compatriots under the General Motors umbrella, all follow a quintessential formula which involves a massive V8, gigantic proportions,...
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2024 GAC M8 GX Master Review | A Master Class on Improvement / Video Review
GAC came out swinging a few years ago, but missed the mark ever so slightly. Now, here's what appears to be a one-punch knockout of a luxury van in the form of the M8 GX Master. Or so GAC wo...
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2024 MG ZS First Impressions | Nothing Minor About This Change! / Video Feature
The MG ZS has undergone many changes since it was first introduced in the Philippines. It has gone through two engine changes, and now for 2024, it finds itself with a familiar mill, however...
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2024 Hyundai Elantra N First Impressions| AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
The 2024 Hyundai Elantra N, also known as the Avante N in South Korea, is the hot sedan that is made for enthusiasts. As an everyday cornering machine, it goes fast but it can also commute,...
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2024 Kia Sonet First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
Shall we compare this to a summer's day? Kidding. You're looking at the 2024 Kia Sonet, a small crossover from the South Korean brand that is looking to give its segment rivals a run for the...
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2024 Mazda3 2.0 HEV Review | Still the Best? / Video Feature
With a winning formula of driver-centric design and engineering, the Mazda3 Fastback, formerly known as the Sportback, stole our hearts and ignited our desire to be behind its wheel. Since i...
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Is the new Suzuki Jimny 5-Door the ultimate pocket-sized overlander? / Video Feature
Join Caco and the team as they scout for potential campsites for an epic AutoDeal office outing. What better vehicle to conquer the rugged landscapes of Tanay with than the all-new Suzuki Ji...
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The Full Omoda And Jaecoo Experience At Beijing And Wuhu! / Video Feature
Omoda and Jaecoo brought us to Beijing and Wuhu to attend the 2024 Beijing Motor Show and the full brand experience waiting for us at Wuhu. Caco and Earl found themselves at a loss for words...
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2024 Kia Seltos SX Turbo Review | Not Just Another Facelift / Video Review
The 2024 Kia Seltos got a big update in 2024, and it's more than just a new bumper and grille. Dressed from head to toe, the new subcompact crossover gets a new engine as well along with a t...
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5 EV Road Trip Tips | Behind A Desk / Video Feature
EVs are gaining traction in the market and it will only be a matter of time before we start seeing them further and further away from the Metro and away from the safety of a charging station...
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2024 Suzuki XL7 Hybrid First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
New for 2024, the Suzuki XL7 Hybrid! Check out the latest and greatest seven-seater MPV that Suzuki has to offer in the Philippines. Let's show you what's new with the mild-hybrid model. A n...
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Can We Make It To La Union in the BYD Atto 3? | AutoDeal Special / Video Feature
The BYD Atto 3 boasts a massive range of over 400 kilometers on a single charge, so let's put it to the test. From Manila to La Union, can a fully electric vehicle go the distance and make i...
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2024 GWM Haval Jolion DCT Supreme Review | No Hybrid No Problem? / Video Review
With GWM coming to the Philippines with a full lineup of hybrid crossovers, the Haval Jolion DCT Supreme is an interesting car to review, not only because it has all the bells and whistles t...
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Top 3 Cars For Every Lifestyle—What Cars Are Right For You? | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
Three cars for three kinds of people. Like a fitted suit, different cars fit different lifestyles. Find out if you're one of the three people we're talking about in this episode of Behind a...
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2024 Toyota Corolla Cross First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
An new Corolla Cross is upon us! The 2024 model year of the Cross happens to be all hybrid now. No more gasoline engine-only option is available. Even then, however, a whole host of new feat...
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2024 Isuzu D-MAX First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround—In Thailand! / Video Feature
We went all the way to Thailand to get a first look at the Isuzu D-MAX's 2024 model year, and by "we" we mean Earl. While Caco was away testing other cars, Earl was in Thailand with Isuzu, g...
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2024 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) Recap | The Biggest One Yet! / Video Feature
What a show. Two venues this year, were required because of all the new cars, new brands, and new faces that came along for the ride, and what a ride it was for Caco and crew. A lot, and we...
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2024 Changan CS15 First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
This is Changan's most affordable crossover to date. In the Philippines, it will go up against the likes of the Toyota Raize and Kia Stonic to name a few, and it's got a price tag of P799,00...
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2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N First Drive | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
This is a special walkaround episode, because Caco's not just going to be walking around the car, he's going to be driving it around, in circles, again, and again. Our host finds himself in...
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2024 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS): Isuzu, Tamaraw, Hybrid Xpander & More! | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
The international motor show in Bangkok is an assembly of some of the most well-known brands in the Philippines, partly because Thailand is the manufacturing hot spot for pretty much all of...
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2024 Nissan Livina VE Review | An Unexpected Turn of Events / Video Review
This review took a different turn. Is this a sick joke of sorts? Why is Caco working the camera? Why is Jack presenting? April Fools! The Nissan Livina is the star of the show this time arou...
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8 Amazingly Affordable Crossovers in 2024 | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
The best deals in crossovers today. In the Philippines, we're spoiled for choice and that has left the market ready with a lot of cars that offer a lot of value. Let's list eight really good...
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2024 Hyundai Stargazer X vs Mitsubishi Xpander Cross vs Toyota Veloz —Which MPV? | AutoDeal Comparo / Video Review
If you want an MPV with a premium touch but still with loads of practicality and an affordable price tag, you may be looking at three of these options. Check out these MPVs right here. These...
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2024 Toyota Wigo Review | A Little Bigger—Much Better / Video Review
The 2024 Toyota Wigo has something going for it, and that's the fact that it is seemingly immune to inflation. Whereas its rivals have gone up in price, this small hatch has stayed close to...
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2024 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Review | More Doors = More Fun? / Video Review
The Suzuki Jimny has long been a 3 door, or rather, a bit of a practical compromise. When the 5 Door version was announced, people who were on the fence about buying a Jimny now had more inc...
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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
This is the fifth generation Hyundai Santa Fe, and it is a radical departure from its previous generations in terms of size, style, and its positioning as a premium midsize crossover for the...
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2024 Toyota Zenix Hybrid Review | There's Just One Little Thing... / Video Review
The Toyota Zenix is one of the most anticipated sequels to one of the brand's most legendary nameplates. The MPV has grown in more ways than one and learned a few tricks as well. Ditching di...
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2024 Subaru WRX CVT EyeSight Review | The Rally Legend Lives On / Video Review
Launched to much fanfare and notoriety, the WRX made it for an episode of Behind the Wheel, and this reborn rally legend offers up a great set of features, power, and driving dynamics that a...
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2024 GWM Cannon SLux 4x4 Review | Payloads of Tech and Features / Video Review
For under P1,500,000 at the time of this review, the GWM Cannon presents exceptional value in its top-of-the-line SLux configuration. It has all-wheel-drive, a strong chassis, and a lot of t...