Next Generation Toyota Tamaraw Roadshow kicks off at SM Megamall on Feb. 7-9
December 2024 marked the return of a Philippine icon – the Toyota Tamaraw.
It’s a nameplate that hasn’t been seen in over 25 years, but this beast of burden is back with a bang. And as with the ‘90s model, it’s available in a dizzying number of configurations to suit every Filipino entrepreneur, business and family.
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) said in a press statement that it will showcase the all-new Tamaraw with its “ABANTE POSIBLE! Next Generation Toyota Tamaraw Roadshow.” Its first stop was the SM Megamall Fashion Hall on February 7 to 9.
On display were the Tamaraw GL Dropside, Tamaraw Ambulance, Tamaraw Patrol, Tamaraw Utility Van and Tamaraw Mobile Serivce.
Tamaraw merch and deals
TMP said attendees can enjoy flexible financing options when they avail the Next Generation Tamaraw.
Guests can also book test drives, as well as discover more about the latest Tamaraw in various interactive zones. Meanwhile, on-stage games and activities offer a chance to win exclusive prizes, including limited-edition Tamaraw merchandise.
And if you’re feeling peckish, you can enjoy snacks when you participate in test drives, follow TMP’s social media accounts or consult with the company’s sales representatives. TMP said exclusive to those who attend on Feb. 9 is an electrifying performance by award-winning Filipino band Autotelic.
Proudly Pinoy-made
The latest Tamaraw is a vital model for TMP – the Japanese carmaker invested P5.5 billion in its manufacturing plant in Santa Rosa, Laguna to achieve an initial production target of 20,000 units annually.
The commercial vehicle is built on Toyota’s new International Multi-Purpose Vehicle 0 (also known as IMV-0) platform and is available in short wheelbase (SWB) or long wheelbase (LWB), as well as dropside, utility van and aluminum van configurations.
All SWB models get a 2.0-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 gasoline engine producing 137 horsepower and 183 Newton-meters of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual. Meanwhile, the LWB variants come with a 2.4-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 turbodiesel pumping out 148 horsepower and 343 Newton-meters of torque for the 5-speed manual or 400 Newton-meters of torque for the 6-speed automatic.
The cheapest Tamaraw starts below P800,000 for the SWB and go up to P1,142,000 for the LWB Utility Van. The flagship GL Dropside LWB A/T, which comes standard with dual front airbags and anti-lock brakes, is priced at P1,075,000.
