- The Philippine passenger car market grew by 7.6% in 2013 to 52 000 units, which represents a volume of sales the same size as Luxembourg.

- According to the CAMPI (Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc), car sales in the Philippines are expected to grow in coming years, induced by an enrichment of the middle classes and a motorization rate that remains very low.

- The Philippines has nearly 100 million inhabitants while their car market is almost equal to that of Luxembourg, who has only 500 000 inhabitants, in other words 200 times less people. According to the CAMPI the Philippine market is expected to grow by 10% in 2014 to 57 000 units.

- Japanese manufacturers currently hold 80% of the Philippine market while U.S. manufacturers only occupy 10% of the market. Toyota has 41% market share, far ahead of Mitsubishi (24%). Followed far behind by Honda (7%), Ford (7%), Renault-Nissan (4%), Hyundai-Kia (3%) and Suzuki (3%). In 2013 Toyota and Mitsubishi together account for 65% of the Philippine market.

- By model, the Toyota Vios (a 4-door sedan from segment B), Toyota Innova (MPV from segment D), Mitsubishi Montero (SUV), Toyota Fortuner (SUV) followed by the Toyota Avanza (MPV from segment B) occupy the top five places.