Toyota Motor PH confirms next-gen Tamaraw unveiling on Dec. 6

MANILA: Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) confirmed that the official launch of the next-generation Tamaraw is set on December 6.

In a statement, the leading automotive distributor in the country shared that the upcoming vehicle will be unveiled simultaneously at the following locations nationwide next week, starting 11 a.m.:

• Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City
• SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City
• Trinoma, Quezon City
• Ayala Malls Solenad, Santa Rosa, Laguna
• SM City Pampanga, San Fernando, Pampanga
• SM City Cebu, Cebu City
• SM Lanang Premier, Davao City
• Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City

Aside from being seen in the metal in the following locations, the program will also be livestreamed on the Toyota Motor Philippines Facebook page during the aforementioned date.

The next-generation Toyota Tamaraw will be shown in different conversions that highlight its flexibility.

Meanwhile, event-goers may place a reservation in any of the eight locations during the display and can also expect discussions on how the Tamaraw can empower communities.

A surprise “Bida” (Filipino term for protagonist) at the display in Glorietta Activity Center on December 8.

Prior to the scheduled introduction, the next-generation Toyota Tamaraw was last previewed at the 9th Philippine International Motor Show and was presented to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. To recall, it was the former chief executive that first announced TMP’s plans to bring back the iconic nameplate.

Following that, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Chairman Akio Toyoda led the concept vehicle’s formal reveal locally.

Last May, the Japanese marque’s local distributor presented before select members of the motoring media the panel van, closed van, dropside, and patrol van body configurations, showcasing the vehicle’s versatility. Reservations for the said model started in the third quarter of 2024.

Possible specs

Below are the next-generation Toyota Tamaraw’s probable specifications.

Built on the IMV 0 platform, the next-generation Toyota Tamaraw is 5,305 millimeters (mm) long and 1,795 mm wide, with a 3,085-mm wheelbase — with varying height (from 1,711-2,011 mm tall) and payload capacity (up to 1,125 kilograms).

Its cabin comes with a urethane steering wheel, seven-inch display (double din audio system) paired with two speakers, and a pair of cupholders.

The next-generation Toyota Tamaraw is available in two engine options namely the 2.4-liter 2GD-FTV diesel mill that can provide as much as 148 horsepower (hp) and 400 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque and the 2.0-liter 1TR-FE gasoline powertrain that can dish out a maximum of 137 hp and 183 Nm.

Paired to the vehicle’s gasoline-powered option is a five-speed manual transmission, while the diesel-propelled version can be had in either a six-speed automatic or a five-speed manual gearbox.

Further, the next-generation Toyota Tamaraw is fitted with airbags, as well as disc and drum brakes with anti-lock braking system and electronic brakeforce distribution. It is also packaged with the following warranty coverages:

• Bumper-to-bumper warranty: 100,000 kilometers or 36 months
• Rear body conversion: 20,000-100,000 kilometers or 12-36 months.

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