Toyota’s 5 Continents Drive is an event wherein a team of experts drive various Toyota vehicles through designated countries and areas that have tricky terrain and diverse environments. This is done so that the experts can understand the daily experiences of customers from around the world. The ultimate aim of this is to build better cars for the future to meet the ever-changing needs of the customer.
The drive itself is handled by Toyota Gazoo Racing. Toyota 5 Continent Drive started in 2014 in Australia and since then has moved on to other countries. The ultimate goal of the drive is to end on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
For the Philippine leg, the team started off in the Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) plant in Santa Rosa on November 19. From there the team would travel all across Luzon. The team itself was composed of 27 Toyota engineers and technical experts from Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Daihatsu Engineering and Manufacturing, and finally Toyota Motor Asia Pacific. Also present were two representatives of TMP who participated in the local leg of the drive.
This immersion project serves as an opportunity for the world to witness the Filipinos’ unique way of life and how cars are helping them go through their daily lives.
The vehicles present in the drive were the locally made Vios and Innova, as well as the Corolla Altis Hybrid, Fortuner, Hilux, RAV4, and the Rush. The convoy of these vehicles made its way from Metro Manila all the way to Bulacan, Tarlac, La Union, Baguio, Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, and Zambales all before returning back to Manila. The 5 Continent Drive Philippine leg was concluded at the Philippine Goal Event which was held at Toyota Manila Bay – three days after the team hit the road from Sta Rosa.
The goal of the Philippine leg was to gather information about the locally available units. The data gathered will help contribute to the goal of TMP to build ever-better cars for the future.
Latest News
-
MG expands presence further with the opening of MG Fairview / News
MG Fairview located in Quezon City has officially opened its doors, advancing MG’s expansion across the country.
-
Diamond Auto Group EV Corp and Top Offroad PH launch the Eco-Friendly Dongfeng Rich6 EV Pickup / News
Diamond Auto Group EV Corp and Top Offroad Philippines have teamed up to bring a new car for nature lovers and eco-conscious travelers: the Dongfeng Rich6 EV Pickup outdoor edition.
-
Say YES to great deals with Ford's Year-End Sale / News
The holiday season is in full swing, and Ford Philippines is celebrating with its Year-End Sale (YES) program.
Popular Articles
-
Cheapest cars under P700,000 in the Philippines
Jerome Tresvalles · Sep 02, 2024
-
First car or next car, the Ford EcoSport is a tough package to beat
Jun 18, 2021
-
Car Maintenance checklist and guide – here’s everything you need to know
Earl Lee · Jan 12, 2021
-
Most fuel efficient family cars in the Philippines
Bryan Aaron Rivera · Nov 27, 2020
-
2021 Geely Okavango — Everything you need to know
Joey Deriquito · Nov 19, 2020
-
Family cars in the Philippines with the biggest trunks
Sep 20, 2023
-
Head to head: Toyota Rush vs. Suzuki XL7
Joey Deriquito · Oct 28, 2020
-
Why oil changes are important for your car
Earl Lee · Nov 10, 2020
-
2021 Kia Stonic — What you need to know about it
Joey Deriquito · Oct 16, 2020
-
Top 7 tips for buying a used car in the Philippines
Joey Deriquito · Nov 26, 2020