Caco Tirona
Video Head / Senior Car Reviewer
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2022 Mazda CX-9 Exclusive | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
Walking around the 2022 Mazda CX-9 isn't the same without Caco, so here he is to give you a tour of ever notable detail about the new Mazda CX-9 midsize crossover. With seven seats and a fas...
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2022 Toyota Raize Now In The Philippines! | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
The 2022 Toyota Raize is finally launched in the Philippines. Want to know more about it? Here's a quick walkaround of Toyota Motor Philippines' newest subcompact crossover. We'll take you t...
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Race to Mabini: Isuzu D-MAX vs. Yamaha Tenere 700 — Pick-up vs. Motorcycle / Video Feature
It's time to settle this once and for all. What's better, cars or motorcycles? Caco and Jinno take a trip to Mabini. Caco will take the All-New Isuzu D-MAX pickup truck, while Jinno takes hi...
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22 Cars to look out for in 2022 | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
2022 looks to be an exciting year for cars in the Philippines. From totally-new Toyota models to fabulous Fords, here's 22 of the cars to look forward to for the year 2022 on this episode of...
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Cars of CES 2022 | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
The 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) showcased some of the most exciting pieces of technology for the future of the automotive industry. After the show rolled over, we couldn't help but...
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Top 10 Drives of 2021 | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
Too many great cars and not enough time to sift through them all? Boy, do we have a list for you! 2021 was a great year for the Philippine automotive industry, and it took a while for us to...
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Geely Okavango vs Mitsubishi Montero Sport | Which 7-seater is best for you? / Video Review
When these two seven-seaters square off, you know that it's going to be a hot debate all around. Is diesel better than hybrid? Is a ladder frame better? Or is unibody the wave of the future?...
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2013 Vespa LX150 Review | Beyond the Ride / Video Review
Surprise surprise! It's not Jinno this time around, but its Caco, taking a little break from AutoDeal to host Beyond the Ride to review his very own 2013 Vespa LX150—that he got for an acorn...
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2021 Fortuner vs Terra vs Montero vs Everest vs mu-X | SUV Comparo / Video Review
We take a look a the most popular SUVs in the Philippines; The Toyota Fortuner, Nissan Terra, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, Ford Everst and the Isuzu mu-X. We evaluate them in 6 key categories t...
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1 Million Peso Car Comparo | AutoDeal Comparo / Video Review
What can a million Philippine Pesos get you nowadays? Not a lot you might think, but we beg to differ. While money's been inflating, brands have been playing smarter and smarter, and we have...
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2022 Ford F-150 Lariat First Impressions | Walkaround / Video Review
Finally, the 2022 Ford F-150 the Philippines wanted and needed gets a walkaround of epic proportions. Watch as the full-size pickup engulfs our little host with truckloads of space and a ple...
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Mazda is Gearing Up For an Electrified Future | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
No doubt hybrids and full electric vehicles have been around for quite some time, but we are at the precipice of greater than mass production and availability to every Tom, Dick and Harry. M...
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2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid First Impressions | Walkaround / Video Feature
New for 2022, the Toyota Camry Hybrid expands on the incredibly successful nameplate in the Philippines once again. Now with Toyota's hybrid system on board, we expect this model to break ne...
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2022 Mazda BT-50 3.0 4x4 AT Review | Behind the Wheel / Video Review
The 2022 Mazda BT-50 has a new platform, chassis and powertrain. The BT-50 was once a Ford-derived pickup, but the now the model shares its underpinnings with Isuzu. Was the move away from F...
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Volkswagen Lamando Review | Behind the Wheel / Video Review
One word to describe the Volkswagen Lamando? Underrated. Familiarity has nothing to do with it, it's a great car to drive. Equipped with a 1.4-liter turbocharged motor, it makes quick work o...
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BMW X7 xDrive30d Pure Excellence Review | Behind the Wheel / Video Review
Here's to the grandest of all BMW Crossovers in the country. The seven-seat BMW X7 is executive class luxury, but on stilts. Equipped with an X-drive system run by a 3.0-liter twin power die...
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The 2022 Honda Civic launches in the Philippines / Video Feature
Please welcome the 11th-generation Honda Civic into the Philippines. The new compact sedan features an all-turbo lineup. It gets a more powerful 1.5-liter turbocharged motor that produces 17...
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2021 Honda City Hatchback Review | Behind the Wheel / Video Review
What's the perfect hatchback for the city? Well, the Honda City Hatchback, of course! This is the 2022 model year that fills in a gap that the Honda Jazz left following its departure from th...
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Isuzu commercial truck lineup in the Philippines | Behind the Wheel / Video Review
What's in Isuzu Philippines' lineup? Watch and find out! The Japanese brand has served as the backbone for many industrial and commercial companies who look for legendary reliability. For th...
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2022 Mazda BT-50 launches in the Philippines | First Impressions / Video Review
The Mazda BT-50 blends elegance and utility in a beautiful yet rugged pickup truck form. Now in its third generation, the BT-50 features a whole new look, a new engine, and advanced technolo...
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2021 Ford Everest Sport 4x2 AT Review | Behind the Wheel / Video Review
This is Ford's Sportiest midsize SUV to date, the 2021 Ford Everest Sport is here on this episode of Behind a Wheel. Equipped with the features often found on higher trim levels, this varian...
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BMW 5 Series 520i Sport Review | Behind the Wheel / Video Review
What's the standard in luxury midsize sedans? Quite a few others will have their own opinions, but here's ours. Find out whether this BMW 520i stacks up in our Behind the Wheel review. On th...
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Toyota launches the Fortuner and Hilux GR Sport in the Philippines | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
Toyota Philippines has just launched the GR Sport version of two of its popular vehicles. These come in the form of the Toyota Fortuner GR Sport and the Toyota Hilux GR Sport. While these ve...
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2022 Nissan Almera Review | Behind the Wheel / Video Review
The 2022 Nissan Almera brings with it sharp new looks, a host of new features, and a turbocharged engine to its latest iteration in this review episode of Behind the Wheel. We help you keep...
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2022 MG ZS T 1.3 Trophy Review | Behind the Wheel / Video Review
What happens when you add a turbo to a car? Well, great things happen to it, and that is just the case with the 2022 MG ZST. An upgraded version of the MG ZS crossover that blazed a trail ba...
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2022 Chevrolet Tracker LT Redline Review | Behind the Wheel / Video Feature
The 2022 Chevrolet Tracker is in this review episode of Behind the Wheel. We'll help you keep track of all the features and specifications of the brand new crossover from Chevrolet Philippin...
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2022 MINI Cooper Lineup launched in the Philippines | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
Big updates for the MINI lineup in the Philippines! The MINI brand is proud to present its newest lineup of MINI Cooper 3-door, 5-door, and convertibles for the 2022 model year. Watch as we...
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They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To | Mazda MX-5 and Nissan 370Z Review / Video Review
Two-seat fun machines that get your heart pounding in more ways than one. Each with their own personality, both models feature over the top looks with a ridiculous emphasis on fun. The Nissa...
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2022 Isuzu mu-X Review - Behind the Wheel / Video Review
A beast turned into a beauty, but it's still a beast! Here we have the 2022 Isuzu mu-X on this Behind the Wheel review. Available in the Philippines with a newly revised 3.0-liter turbo dies...
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Toyota GR Yaris Review feat. Nissan 370Z, Mazda MX-5 and Honda Civic Type R - Behind the Wheel / Video Review
This is the GR Yaris. One of the 25,000 in the world, and we have one of them here for a review on Toyota's favorite track in the Philippines, Clark International Speedway. Powered by the mo...
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Most Fuel Efficient SUVs in the Philippines / Video Feature
Not all SUVs are gas guzzlers, but all SUVs on this list are fuel sippers. Here are the most fuel-efficient SUVs out in the Philippine market on this episode of Behind a Desk. Take your pick...
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2022 Isuzu mu-X First Impressions / Video Feature
Go on, keep staring. The 2022 Isuzu mu-X is finally in the Philippines and it doesn't disappoint. Priced as low as P1,590,000 and as high as P2,450,000, Isuzu's latest and greatest picks up...
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8 Best Chinese vehicles you can buy today in the Philippines / Video Feature
Are we at the point where we can buy a Chinese car without any worries anymore? Very much so, but just like every other vehicle, proper research is key so we're here to help! Here are our to...
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The Most Affordable Hybrids Cars in the Philippines / Video Feature
Do you want to go electric but have a case of range anxiety? Don't worry, because here are some options in the Philippine market that you can get for only a small fortune. If you want to hop...
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Suzuki Ertiga vs Mitsubishi Xpander Comparo - Behind a Desk / Video Feature
The Ertiga and the Xpander have been bitter rivals since the dawn of the MPV segment. Even in 2021, the two nameplates are still battling it out in the Philippines. Many owners are happy wit...
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Top 10 Bad Driving Habits You Should Avoid - Behind a Desk / Video Feature
Do you have any of these bad habits? Admit it? Even some of us at the office are guilty of maybe one or two. Here are our top 10 bad driving habits that you should minimize, but ideally avoi...
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2022 Nissan Terra Review - Behind the Wheel / Video Review
Take a look at the Terra in all its updated glory. No ounce of boring in this midsize SUV, just pure unadulterated bliss thanks to its 2.5-liter diesel engine, its stellar suspension and now...
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2021 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 First Impressions - Behind a Desk / Video Feature
The 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is finally and officially launched in the Philippines. Featuring a new dynamic shield face, the Mirage is still equipped with the same fuel-efficient 1.2-liter...
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MG5 vs Toyota Vios Comparo — Behind a Desk / Video Review
What would the new guy have to bring to the table? With the Toyota Vios being number one in the country, MG thought that enough is enough and launched the MG5. Now, we put these two models u...
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Best 8-seater Cars in the Philippines - Behind a Desk / Video Feature
7 cars with 8 seats on today's list. Here are our top 8 picks in the Philippines on this episode of Behind a Desk. Caco goes over quite a few of the cars we've reviewed from MPVs all the way...
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Kia K2500 Review - Behind the Wheel / Video Review
What kind of business do you run? Is it a big one or a small one? Either or can benefit from a good Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) like the Kia K2500 in the Philippines. Built to be an effic...
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Toyota Wigo vs Suzuki S-Presso Comparo — Behind a Desk / Video Review
A shot of S-Presso, or a Wigo? Suzuki Or Toyota? Which is better? Which will be nicer to drive? This video will compare the two Philippine-spec models that are making waves in the affordable...
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Top 5 Child-friendly Cars in the Philippines - Behind a Desk / Video Feature
Family cars are versatile cars, but are they safe? According to the ASEAN NCAP, these family-friendly cars have all been rated by the assessment program and are some of the safety vehicles t...
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Top 5 Brands with Great Infotainment Systems - Behind a Desk / Video Feature
Infotainment systems have become a key selling point among cars nowadays. Even affordable options in the Philippine market now get a touchscreen display featuring various multimedia function...
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2021 GAC GN6 Review - Behind the Wheel / Video Review
This is probably the snazziest affordable MPV we've had in a long time. Here's our video review of the 2021 GAC GN6, a 7-seat MPV that aims to fight with the big wigs in the industry. Equipp...
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2021 Toyota GR Yaris First Impressions - Behind a Desk / Video Review
The 2021 Toyota GR Yaris is in the Philippines, and if you can get one, buy one because this homologation special is a bargain at P2,650,000. Reservations for the hot hatch are available, bu...
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2021 Honda CR-V Review - Behind the Wheel / Video Review
The 2021 Honda CR-V comes back to the market with a new face in the Philippines. Watch our review of Honda's new and improved compact crossover that has features like a wireless charger and...
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Top 5 Easiest Sedans to Drive and Own - Behind a Desk / Video Feature
Whether you're a veteran or a beginner, an easy-to-drive car is an easy-to-drive car. Here are our top 5 picks in the Philippine market in the sedan segment.
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2021 MINI Cooper S Countryman Review - Behind the Wheel / Video Review
Behind the Wheel of the MINI Cooper S Countryman, there is simply nothing more unique.
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Top 7 safest cars under P1,000,000 in the Philippines / Video Feature
Safety is important when making a decision as important as buying a car. Here are some of the safest options out in the Philippines from Behind a Desk with Caco. There are 7 on this list ran...