A to Z: What to expect from each brand at PIMS 2026
The 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) is upon us, happening this coming June 4 to 7, 2026. While it may not be as large as the rivaling Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), only targeting a modest 50,000 guests versus the MIAS’s 180,000+, a lot are still looking forward to it.
Organized by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI), the four-day motor show will be held (as usual) at the World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM) in Pasay City, and will have 17 participating brands.
Being the motor show’s 10th edition, it’s expected to be its largest with over 150 vehicle models to be showcased, of course, including new model launches and previews for our market. You’re probably wondering what’s in store for each participating brand, so we’ve compiled a list of what we can expect. Check them out below:
Chery
Remember the Chery Qq? The small, infamous gas-powered hatchback from the 2000s is making a return to the Philippines now as the Chery Q, as Chery Auto Philippines confirmed on its Facebook page. Now a rear-wheel drive electric city car that competes with the likes of the BYD Seagull, Geely EX2, GAC Aion UT, and Dongfeng Nammi, it offers an adorable design, a spacious interior, and a potential range figure of up to 420km on a single charge.
READ: The Chery QQ will be coming back to the Philippines at PIMS 2026
Geely
Geely Philippines recently showed off the EX2 electric city hatchback at last week’s Auto Focus Multibrand Test Drive Festival, but it was a public preview ahead of its official launch. The automaker has not posted any teasers or materials for the vehicle’s full introduction and prices, so signs are pointing to having PIMS 2026 as its official market launch, unless the automaker decides to launch the vehicle before.
READ: Are these the specifications of the Geely EX2 for PH?
Kia
Kia Philippines, under ACMobility, will not be launching or previewing any new models at the upcoming 10th Philippine International Motor Show, but it will be holding a leg of The Kia Movement, its nationwide roadshow.
We can expect to see the Korean automaker’s electrified lineup composed of the Carnival and Sorento turbo-hybrids, the fully electric EV5, which was launched at the Manila International Auto Show, and its flagship EV9 electric full-size SUV.
MG
MG Motor Philippines recently teased its upcoming lineup for the PIMS 2026. We can expect to see a trio of new models making their local debut–the all-new second generation of the MG 4 EV, the new MG RX9 plug-in hybrid crossover, and the plug-in hybrid variant of the HS compact SUV, which was also previewed at the PIMS 2024.
READ: MG Motor PH teases new MG 4 EV, RX9 PHEV, HS PHEV for PIMS 2026
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines has confirmed it will be showing off the Outlander PHEV this coming PIMS 2026, alongside with an interesting little detail found in the reflection. Could it be the long-awaited Xforce HEV? Either way, homologation documents from the Department of Energy (DOE) tell us that the Japanese automaker may finally be launching the plug-in hybrid crossover in our market after years of repeated previews.
READ: Mitsubishi Motors PH is once again showing off the Outlander at PIMS 2026
Nissan
Nissan Philippines dropped a bombshell a few days ago with the announcement on its social media pages that it will be showing off the Frontier Pro, heavily facelifted Kicks e-Power, Primera, and X-Trail. While we still don’t have specifics for each model, you can read more about them here.
READ: Nissan has confirmed its electrified lineup for PIMS 2026
Omoda and Jaecoo
Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines, particularly the Jaecoo brand, are off to a good start to the year. The Chinese automaker is expected to launch the fully electric version of the Jaecoo J5 at the Philippine International Motor Show, already teased on its social media pages, and as a follow-up to the introduction of the Jaecoo J5 Hybrid at the Manila International Auto Show.
Subaru
Subaru Philippines, under its distributor, Motor Image Pilipinas, has announced that it will be launching the Crosstrek e-Boxer Hybrid at PIMS 2026. Based on preliminary information, it features a 2.0-liter boxer engine with an electric motor to produce 150 horsepower and 196Nm of torque, with a 0.57kWh battery to improve fuel efficiency, and a few touches to distinguish it from the standard Crosstrek.
READ: Subaru PH set to launch the Crosstrek e-Boxer Hybrid at PIMS 2026
Suzuki
If Toyota has the Urban Cruiser, Suzuki Philippines has the e Vitara. The automaker has just recently confirmed that it will be making its debut at the upcoming Philippine International Motor Show, and it’s been a bit of an open secret, especially considering that initial local specifications have been available on the Japanese automaker’s website for a few months now.
READ: Suzuki Philippines will show off the e Vitara at PIMS 2026
Tesla
Tesla Philippines does not seem to have any new models to launch based on what’s currently offered in our neighboring markets. With that, it’s expected to show off the Model 3, its top-selling Model Y, and recently launched Model Y L, with the latter two showing fairly strong demand in our market.
Toyota
Toyota Motor Philippines is going big for this year’s Philippine International Motor Show, as a teaser from the brand pretty much confirms that we will be seeing three all-new vehicles either make their debuts or launch at the show. These are the new-generation Hilux in all-electric form, the Land Cruiser 300 HEV, and the much-awaited Land Cruiser FJ, which were all already confirmed for our market early this year.
READ: Toyota Motor PH teases all-new Hilux, Land Cruiser FJ, Land Cruiser 300 HEV for PIMS 2026
VinFast
VinFast Philippines has announced that it will be showcasing the newly launched VF MPV 7 fully electric MPV, at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show. It could also be shown to the public alongside the brand’s lineup of electric scooters, which are being tested by local motoring media in Vietnam (at the time of this writing), and the brand’s other fully electric offerings, such as the VF 3, VF 5, VF 6, VF 7, and VF 9.
Obviously, this list is still incomplete, with some automakers not yet making official announcements or showing hints of what they’ll be showing off. The list will be updated accordingly once more information becomes available to us.
For now, are you excited for the 10th Philippine International Motor Show? We’ll definitely be seeing you there!
Photos from Manufacturers, Julian Panlilio, and Sam Surla
