List of MPVs available in the Philippines

There are a lot of MPVs in the Philippines, and many manufacturers will be quick to offer you something for a great price, but what do you get? Where do you even begin? What manufacturer has what? Well, if you’re in the market for an MPV, whether small or large, here’s a list that will help you narrow down your search and act as a springboard for your purchase. 

BAIC is a brand that is gaining a bit of traction in the Philippines. The M50S is its prime MPV offering, with up to eight occupants depending on the variant you get. However, one thing that it has over the other MPVs in the market is its two-seat middle row option that has two captain’s chairs instead of the standard bench that you will commonly find. If you still want a bench in the middle, an eight-seater option is still available. 

It’s a solid performer, with its 1.5-liter gasoline engine that produces 114 hp and 150 Nm of torque. It’s also an affordable choice with its top-of-the-line trim going for P668,000. However, if you are more on a budget, the M50S starts at just P638,000. There are no automatic transmission options, however, so you will have to commit yourself to driving stick if ever you get this car. 

If you want a sizeable step up from the M50S of BAIC, you can go with the larger and more premium offering from the brand, the M60. It comes with a 1.5-liter engine making the same power and torque figures as the M50S, but it has a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that makes the engine operate efficiently, and more importantly, like an automatic transmission.

One of the more affordable options available in the Philippines, it towers over the other competitors in its segment, and has a leg up on them in terms of size, being closer in kin to the renowned Innova more than anything else. 

The cousin to the BAIC M60, the Changhe Journey is the identical twin to the BAIC, but it has a starting price of just P799,000. Even more affordable than the BAIC, it does well to offer a good value for money proposition, without compromising on the versatility of an MPV. 

The Gratour is barebones, affordable, and features flexibility that only a few MPVs can afford. Leaning more on the commercial side of its roots, the Gratour can be configured as an MPV or as a full-on hauler. It’s fairly capable with its 1.5-liter gasoline engine with 114 hp and 150 Nm of torque. It comes in multiple seating configurations, but it comes with a very lightweight price tag of well under P1,000,000. 

More like a crossover than an MPV, the wonderfully distinct Okavango is perhaps the most luxurious and premium in the MPV segment. It also is quite a bit more expensive compared to the other models on offer in the market, with a sticker price that hovers around the P1,500,000 mark. 

It’s also the most powerful on the list, with 190 hp and 300 Nm of torque thanks to its mild-hybrid system and turbocharged three-cylinder engine. All-in-all, it may come at a premium compared to the other MPVs in this list, but it’s warranted given that Geely knows how to make an affordable premium product. 

When you want a car that gives you a good amount of features with a good serving of luxury, you can take a look at the Haima V70. It has quite a bit of size and weight, so its 1.5-liter gasoline engine gets a little helper in the form of a turbocharger. Because of it, the motor produces 156 hp and 220 Nm of torque, both are healthy numbers. 

The 7-seater from Haima also features premium amenities such as a leather interior, a touchscreen infotainment system, and cabin space for days. It definitely has an engine that is much more capable than a plain 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine, but it doesn’t cost you a trip to the moon to get, because this model starts at well under P1,000,000. 

The BR-V is the MPV/Crossover offering in the Honda lineup. At one point being the brand's best-seller, it generated quite a buzz with its current face, and the model continues to be one of the better-designed models in the industry today. Infused with more SUV DNA, the model shares some design cues from the larger crossover options in the Honda lineup. The front fascia looks like the CR-V, but it retains its compact dimensions and still has the magic Honda space that people have come to love with Honda cars. The new BR-V still retains its 1.5-liter naturally-aspirated four-cylinder i-VTEC engine that produces 119 hp mated to a CVT. 

Kaicene and its Honor S made waves not only because of its seating capacity but also because of its affordable price tag, which starts at just P515,000 and tops out at P585,000. 

As for its specs, it comes with a 1.5-liter engine that produces 104 hp and 145 Nm of torque mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. It also has a 10-inch infotainment system, which is on average, 2-inches bigger than a lot of its competitors. 

There are many things to be said about Maxus. Starting with its utilitarian and robust commercial vehicles, the company has since shifted to offering robust and utilitarian passenger vehicles with a touch of class and comfort. The G50 is definitely designed to be versatile, but it comes with features that make it a capable cruiser. 

However, just because it’s smooth doesn’t mean that it’s anemic in any way. The G50 gets a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with 167 hp and 250 Nm of torque. On top of that, you get a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) which offers smooth shifting and enough security to house its torque. It’s also got large dimensions and a seating capacity of eight. On top of it all, it’s affordably priced, starting at just 

Perhaps the MPV that started the seven-seat craze is the Mitsubishi Xpander. The model features a 1.5-liter engine that produces a mildly average power and a torque figure of 103 hp and 141 Nm. It has a traditional four-speed automatic transmission or a five-speed manual, but both transmissions drive well. The light chassis and the agile handling make the Xpander a pleasant drive. Even with that, the Xpander doesn’t skip out on the space and comfort of the interior. It was one of the premier offerings in the market, going toe-to-toe with many cars from other top-tier manufacturers, and it came out on top in the eyes of many. 

Since then, the Xpander has become a common sight in the Philippines, and rightfully so. With a reliable brand and a price that starts at over P1,000,000, it’s easy to see why many Filipinos bought the Xpander. 

While it is based on the Xpander, this Mitsubishi is a crossover between the MPV and SUVs on offer. The Xpander Cross is a taller version of the Xpander and has more ground clearance and trimmings to boot. It still features the same engine, but the tradeoff is that it will ride higher in price compared to the standard Xpander. 

Whether it’s considered to be an ‘SUV’, crossover, or MPV, the Cross simply fits the bill for those looking for an elevated and expanded Xpander experience. The leather interior is only one of the additions that we feel make the Xpander Cross a worthwhile purchase over the Xpander. 

The Livina has a few things going for it. It's on a tried and tested platform, it features Nissan's V-Motion design language, and the model is available for a rather affordable price. Nissan is rather new to the seven-seater MPV segment and the model comes with a 1.5-liter engine that is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Other than being a familiar-looking and feeling model in the market, the Livina comes with enough features that can accompany you on your daily drive and then some. 

As the most affordable seven-seater in Nissan's stable, the Livina offers a decent package, and all for just a little over P1,000,000. 

The Suzuki APV has been in the market since 2004, predating almost every option out in the market today. With more than a decade’s worth of time in the industry, some may say that this is the granddaddy of the MPV segment. It features seating for up to 8 people, vast amounts of space, and a fuel economy that is extremely hard to beat given that it is a Suzuki. 

As for its engine, it still has quite a bit of capability under its belt. With 91 hp and 127 Nm of torque, it might not win a drag race, but it holds up relatively well as long as the demands aren’t too steep. Its 1.6-liter is quite old, but it’s tried and tested. 

With the experience taken from the APV, Suzuki innovated on the concept of a car that could do it all, but in a more comfortable and even more attractive package. The Ertiga started life as an economical MPV that had just enough capability for the everyman. However, the nameplate has since evolved into something that is quite compelling. It has an attractive front-end that allows it to turn some heads, but its biggest improvement is with regard to the interior. 

The next-generation Ertiga is out and while it doesn't look totally new, under the hood there is a mild-hybrid system that assists the gasoline engine and returns even better fuel economy compared to the previous gasoline-only model. More frugal than ever, the Suzuki Ertiga makes for a great MPV given that it still retains its seven seats and its stellar value in the market. 

Based on the Ertiga, featuring the same engine, but with 20 mm more ground clearance, the XL7 is a more premium Ertiga in any light. You’d be forgiven for thinking that it was an all-new model because Suzuki gave this model a unique front and rear clip. Interior amenities are also plenty with a capable infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 

It’s got space, it’s got features, and it’s got a price tag that starts at about P1,100,000, not bad considering that it is also one of the most fuel-efficient MPVs out there. 

The baby brother to the Rush, the Avanza is the smallest MPV that you can get from the Toyota stable. As the most affordable MPV in the lineup, the model makes good on its promise to deliver reliable and respectable motoring and utility. The current Avanza is in its best form since it has a unibody chassis paired with a modern interior. 

It comes with either a 1.3-liter or 1.5-liter gasoline engine that produces a respectable 95 hp and 103 hp, respectively. Torque figures sit at 121 Nm for the 1.3 variants, and 136 Nm for the 1.5 variants. The Avanza presents a good value-for-money proposition, mainly because of the badge that it carries.  

This model is the forefather of all MPVs in the Philippines. Based on the Fortuner, the Innova is also one of the only options in the country to come with a diesel engine. It’s got a 2.8-liter turbodiesel motor that produces 172 hp and 360 Nm of torque, which can rival some entry-level pickups. 

Toyota introduced the Innova back in the 2000s but has since innovated and reworked the formula to be a lot more compelling, attractive, and competitive. Prices, however, have gone up since the first generation, but you can still expect stellar value from this model. If you feel that the Innova is now strapped for features, do consider its more advanced brother, the Zenix. 

Following the success of the Innova and Avanza, the Rush was the next hit that Toyota launched in the Philippines. The model features a good amount of features and loads of practicality at a good price point. The popular MPV served as the middle ground between the Innova and the Avanza. It has a better interior compared to the Avanza, and its styling is closer to that of the Fortuner.

So the baby Fortuner is equipped with the Avanza’s more powerful 1.5-liter engine with 103 hp and 134 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, it comes at a good price of P983,000 and tops out at P1,100,000. 

The Zenix is the logical next step from the Toyota Innova, and it has the right specs and the price to deliver a reliable and refined MPV experience. While it ditches the ladder frame of the Innova, the Zenix becomes a lot more comfortable out on the road, and a lot smoother than a diesel-powered vehicle. 

With a hybrid system, the Zenix can get quite expensive. It's one of the more premium MPVs here, but Toyota has backed it up with captains' chairs in select variants and a totally new interior design has been fielded this time around. As one of Toyota's next-generation offerings, it could pull some Innova fans away from the long-standing nameplate in favor of a model that is more forward-thinking and with a few perks to boot.