Caco Tirona
Video Head / Senior Car Reviewer
A motoring managing editor at his desk since 2010, Caco joins AD in 2017 to be the voice and face for our unboxings and other video features. Loving the idea of stretching a car's legs out of the city, he also gets excited about going home to his family.
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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Review | Worth The Hybrid Hype? / Video Review
The Hyundai Santa Fe is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to design and creature comforts, albeit at a high asking price for its gasoline-only variant. However, will the addition of...
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2024 Mazda CX-90 Review | A Fairytale in the Making / Video Review
You cannot rush perfection, but a high price demands perfection at times. The big question is, did Mazda hit the nail on the head or is it come back and try again? The 2024 Mazda CX-90 looks...
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These Three New EVs Are Amazing! | 2024 Kia EV Day Taiwan / Video Feature
Jack was at Taiwan for Kia EV Day 2024 and boy did he see a lot of stuff. Three new cars from Kia were revealed, and all of them are all-electric. Jack was particularly fond of the public tr...
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2024 MG 4 EV XPOWER Track Test | Super-Charged Xcitement / Video Feature
We reviewed the MG 4 EV Standard, we reviewed the MG 4 EV Lux, but today, we're showcasing the potential of the MG 4 EV XPOWER, the fastest electric hatchback in MG's lineup today. At Clark...
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2025 Audi Q8 e-tron First Drive | Manila to Baguio in one charge? / Video Feature
While we've done range challenges with EVs in the past, this one is rather special. Not only were we supposed to go all the way to Baguio from the Metro, we weren't allowed to charge for the...
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2024 Kia EV6 Review | Do First Impressions Last? / Video Review
The Kia EV6 won us (mostly Jack) over when it first launched. He went head over heels for this sultry electric five-door. Now, that the model is a year or two older since its Philippine laun...
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2025 BYD Seal 5 DM-i First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
This is perhaps BYD Philippines' best deal to date starting at under P1,000,000. The Seal 5 DM-i is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), and it boasts a range of over 1,000 kilometers o...
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2024 MG 3 Hybrid+ Review | You Won't Believe The Price / Video Review
A hybrid for just P1,088,888? Impossible? MG thinks not! The MG 3 Hybrid+ is by far one of the most affordable ways to get a series parallel hybrid system on four wheels, at least for now. T...
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2024 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) Recap! | A Non-Stop Car Storm! / Video Feature
This year's Philippine International Motor Show was literally flooded with exciting cars, eager guests, and over-the-top concepts that we're dying to see in the near future. At this year's e...
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2025 BYD Sealion 6 Review | Exceptional Range, Exceptional Value / Video Review
To our knowledge, there are only a few cars that command such value in today's economy, and we're happy to report that the BYD Sealion 6 is at the top of the heap when it comes to delivering...
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The Suzuki S-Presso Coffee Crawl | Caco tries to like coffee / Video Feature
Jack's playing host to Caco on this trip as he tries to bring him over to the dark side. It's funny to think that Caco, our eccentric video host, hasn't had a proper cup of coffee in years....
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2025 BYD Seal First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
The best things in life are fast! BYD continues to expand its lineup in the Philippines with an all-new performance sedan. Positioned as a more premium car, The 2025 BYD Seal is a impressive...
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2025 Changan Hunter REEV First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
The 2025 Changan Hunter REEV is an extremely novel pickup truck. Now in the Philippines, here is a first look at this Range-Extended Electric Vehicle in this walkaround. Quick facts, it's an...
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Suzuki Shopping Marathon with the Ertiga Hybrid! | AutoDeal Feature / Video Feature
First and foremost, this video is Earl's fault. Caco and crew find themselves out in the wild once again for another adventure, but this time, they're leaving the urban jungle to explore its...
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2025 Chevrolet Captiva First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
It's back as a seven seater! The 2025 Chevrolet Captiva has made a triumphant return to the Philippine market. With a new look and seven seats to boot, the newly-christened MPV's debut is su...
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2024 Ford Territory Sport Review | Switching to Dark Mode / Video Review
The Territory offers a great amount of tech and safety for its class and it continues to do so even as competitors get more and more compelling. This variant is the "dark mode" of the bunch...
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2024 MG 4 EV Lux Review | More Range and Power! / Video Review
The MG 4 EV starts at under P1.5 Million Philippine Pesos, but this is the "Pro" variant that you should get. In this episode of Behind the Wheel, we answer the question of whether getting t...
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2024 BYD Dolphin Review | An EV with Porpoise / Video Review
Puns aside, this model in the Ocean Series lineup makes a splash with its exceptional value and considerable range. This compact hatchback has got pretty much all the bells and whistles that...
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2024 MG 4 EV Lux vs 2024 BYD Atto 3 vs 2024 Nissan Leaf | Under P2,000,000 EV Comparo! / Video Feature
Not too long ago, it was a little hard for us to imagine an electric vehicle for under P2,000,000, but fast forward to 2024, and hey, we have three of them on this comparo! On the one hand,...
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2025 BYD Seagull First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
It's the dawn of a new era for BYD as their goalpost has moved that much further thanks to the 2025 Seagull. A small electric hatchback, it boasts big range for its size making it outside th...
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5 Aspects That Make the Nissan Kicks e-Power an Electric Vehicle / Video Feature
Back at it again with the Nissan Kicks e-POWER, and this time it's a mini adventure through the metro to tell you why it is undoubtedly an electric vehicle. Caco and crew find themselves in...
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2025 Kia Carnival First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
Finally, after all the clamoring, fuss, and asking, we can finally say: This is the 2025 Kia Carnival! Updated and ready to go on another tour! With a new interior and exterior, plus all-new...
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2025 BAIC Dune B30e First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
Just another day in the office with Caco, covering the brand-new 2025 BAIC Dune B30e. Come with as he unpacks all there is to know about the new electric off-roader, A.K.A. electric SUV/Elec...
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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy AWD Review | Bigger, Boxier, Better / Video Review
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is bigger, bolder and boxier than ever. In this installment of Behind the Wheel, Caco wants to find out if Hyundai’s compact crossover can still be as dependable an...
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The Best 7-Seater Cars For Every Budget in 2024 / Video Feature
We all want to get our money’s worth, that’s why it’s no surprise that 7-seater cars are so popular. Whether it’s an MPV, Minivan or even SUV, there is a 7-seater out there fit for you and y...
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South African Adventure With The 2024 Ford Everest V6! | First Impressions / Video Feature
Caco flew all the way to South Africa for a safari he will never forget, and in a car that we might eventually see in the Philippines. Ford invited Caco out to a Safari on the back of severa...
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2024 Hyundai Staria 9-Seater Review | Luxury For All / Video Review
We've reviewed the 11-seater and the 7-seater versions of the Staria, but here is a middle-of-the-road option that balances luxury with practicality. On this episode, Caco's not present, so...
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Top 5 Cars Under P1,000,000 in 2024 | Behind a Desk / Video Feature
Here's to inflation! But also, here's to all of the cars that made this list, plus some honorable mentions too. While we do see Japanese brands like Toyota, Nissan, and Suzuki make this list...
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2024 Kia Sonet Review | Better Than A Summer's Day / Video Review
The Kia Sonet is here on this episode of Behind the Wheel, and while it made a great impression at first, let's see how well it fares in a full review. The car's affordable and it's priced w...
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2024 Mitsubishi Triton Athlete Review | The Medal-Worthy Olympian / Video Review
This is it. The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton on Behind the Wheel! It's all-new, and all ready to bring home all the gold medals it can. This time around it's more than just a new face. It's packin...
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2024 Lynk and Co 05 Review | 05-out-of-5 Stars? / Video Review
The Lynk and Co 05 isn't just another crossover. Equipped to fight in the upper end of the market with its good looks and its upscale interior, this premium compact crossover has all the bel...
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Caco Learns to Drive a Truck! | Volkswagen Truck and Bus Philippines Lineup Walkaround / Video Feature
Caco and crew find themselves in a very unfamiliar territory. Volkswagen Truck and Bus has invited the crew over to experience their trucks first-hand. Everything from the Volksbus to the De...
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2024 GAC M6 Pro Review | This MPV Got Better! / Video Review
We had the old GAC GN6 on our channel way back when, and we thought it was a pretty good car for its time. Fast forward to today, and the GAC M6 Pro is its replacement. It may have very simi...
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2024 MG One Review | Is This The One? / Video Review
Is this the one MG for you? The MG One is here on AutoDeal for a Behind the Wheel review. With its turbocharged gasoline engine and a bunch of features to go with it, the MG One brings a lot...
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2024 Changan CS-15 Review | Too Good To Be True? / Video Review
For less than P800,000, you can get yourself a crossover like this, the 2024 Changan CS-15. A small crossover with an equally small price tag of P799,000. Is it worth it? What's missing? Is...
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2024 Lynk & Co 01, 05, and 06 First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
Let's take a look at the entire lineup of Lynk & Co for 2024. These are the 01, 05, and 06 models from the Chinese brand. Founded as a joint venture between Geely and Volvo, these cars have...
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2024 BYD Sealion 6 DM-i First Impressions | You Won't Believe Its Price / Video Feature
BYD is rolling out something special. It's a model that we didn't expect, with a powertrain that's unlike anything we've seen from BYD up to this point. With a gasoline generator paired with...
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2024 GWM Tank 300 Review | Glamping on Four Wheels / Video Review
This car is not your typical road-going crossover, it's a real off-roader, but with a price tag that may just be worth it to the discerning buyer. It's not the best deal in the market, but i...
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2024 Ford Mustang First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
In this very special AutoDeal walkaround, we have yet another legendary name to cover. The Ford Mustang is all new for 2024 and it gets more than just another fresh coat of paint and new bro...
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2024 Ford Bronco First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
Let's give you a first impressions of the all new Ford Bronco. The Blue Oval's routin' toutin' wild horse of an SUV is featured on pur channel today. With its off-road chops, it bucks off an...
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2025 Mitsubishi XForce First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
This is the next big thing in the Mitsubishi Philippines lineup. A subcompact crossover at an affordable price with that "X-factor," the 2025 X-Force is ready for the Philippine market set a...
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2024 MG G50 First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
It's back! Back again! MG have commandeered the G50 nameplate and its better than before. Standard is a 1.5 liter turbocharged gasoline engine, but it is now mated to a wet DCT, which should...
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2024 MG 3 Hybrid First Impressions | AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
If we're being honest, this could be the best value car in the market today. Starting at under P700,000, and topping out at just under P1,100,000, the MG 3 is a fine little hatchback for the...
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We Pickup a Surprise Package in Paete with the Suzuki XL7 Hybrid / Video Feature
Waking up before sunrise, Caco and crew embark on an epic journey to... Run an errand for the office. While picking up a package doesn't sound all too exciting, maybe the car and the route w...
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2024 GWM Ora 03 Review | The Quirkiest Cat in Town / Video Feature
GWM isn't shy about its design prowess with the Ora 03. Watch out, because as cute as this cat is, it's just ready to pounce with its all-electric powertrain. Known as the Good Cat in other...
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2024 Suzuki XL7 Hybrid Review | Excellence in Value / Video Review
Suzuki made the XL7 an easy choice for car buyers. Priced well and packaged well enough, it's one of the best value 7-seaters today. With a price that good, however, does it carry flaws? Is...
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2024 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 Review | Too Big For The Philippines? / Video Review
When it comes to American SUVs, Chevrolet and its fellow compatriots under the General Motors umbrella, all follow a quintessential formula which involves a massive V8, gigantic proportions,...
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2024 GAC M8 GX Master Review | A Master Class on Improvement / Video Review
GAC came out swinging a few years ago, but missed the mark ever so slightly. Now, here's what appears to be a one-punch knockout of a luxury van in the form of the M8 GX Master. Or so GAC wo...
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2024 MG ZS First Impressions | Nothing Minor About This Change! / Video Feature
The MG ZS has undergone many changes since it was first introduced in the Philippines. It has gone through two engine changes, and now for 2024, it finds itself with a familiar mill, however...
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2024 Hyundai Elantra N First Impressions| AutoDeal Walkaround / Video Feature
The 2024 Hyundai Elantra N, also known as the Avante N in South Korea, is the hot sedan that is made for enthusiasts. As an everyday cornering machine, it goes fast but it can also commute,...