Quick Takeaways
- Philippines vehicle sales fell 8.7% YoY in November 2025, driven mainly by a sharp drop in passenger car demand.
- Electrified vehicles continued to gain share, reinforcing electrification as a structural growth trend despite overall market softness
Industry data contextually framing recent trends helps explain why Philippines vehicle sales November 2025 showed a year-on-year contraction, despite sustained interest in electrified models. Official figures released on December 19, 2025, indicate that total vehicle sales reached 37,352 units in November, reflecting an 8.7% decline compared with the same month last year.
Philippines Vehicle Sales November 2025: Segment-wise Performance
Passenger car demand weakened sharply during the month, with sales falling 24.2% to 7,456 units. In contrast, commercial vehicles showed greater resilience, declining only 3.7% to 29,903 units. This divergence highlights the continued importance of utility-focused vehicles in supporting overall market volumes.
Industry data notes that some sub-category totals may not fully reconcile with headline figures, as numbers are reported directly as released and may be subject to later clarification.
Electrified Vehicles Gain Share in Philippines Vehicle Sales November 2025
Electrified mobility continued to gain traction even as the broader market softened. Total electrified vehicle sales reached 3,837 units during November, underlining steady consumer interest in alternative powertrains.
The electrified mix included:
This trend suggests that electrification remains a structural growth driver within the Philippine automotive market.
January–November 2025 Sales Trends
For the first eleven months of 2025, combined industry sales edged down 1.0% year on year to 420,776 units. Passenger car volumes declined significantly by 23.3% to 84,917 units, while commercial vehicle sales increased 6.8% to 335,859 units, offsetting part of the overall slowdown.
Electrified vehicle sales for the January–November period totaled 28,102 units, comprising:
These figures reinforce the growing role of electrified models in shaping medium-term demand.
Market Leaders and Outlook
Toyota Motor Philippines retained its position as market leader during the period, followed by Mitsubishi, Ford, Suzuki, and Nissan. Despite the November dip, industry stakeholders remain optimistic, noting that vehicle demand traditionally strengthens toward year-end, supported by seasonal purchasing patterns and promotional activity.
Philippines Vehicle Sales November 2025: Segment-wise Performance
Passenger car demand weakened sharply during the month, with sales falling 24.2% to 7,456 units. In contrast, commercial vehicles showed greater resilience, declining only 3.7% to 29,903 units. This divergence highlights the continued importance of utility-focused vehicles in supporting overall market volumes.
- Passenger cars: 7,456 units
- Commercial vehicles: 29,903 units
Industry data notes that some sub-category totals may not fully reconcile with headline figures, as numbers are reported directly as released and may be subject to later clarification.
Electrified Vehicles Gain Share in Philippines Vehicle Sales November 2025
Electrified mobility continued to gain traction even as the broader market softened. Total electrified vehicle sales reached 3,837 units during November, underlining steady consumer interest in alternative powertrains.
The electrified mix included:
- Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs): 2,648 units
- Battery electric vehicles (BEVs): 320 units
- Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs): 869 units
This trend suggests that electrification remains a structural growth driver within the Philippine automotive market.
January–November 2025 Sales Trends
For the first eleven months of 2025, combined industry sales edged down 1.0% year on year to 420,776 units. Passenger car volumes declined significantly by 23.3% to 84,917 units, while commercial vehicle sales increased 6.8% to 335,859 units, offsetting part of the overall slowdown.
Electrified vehicle sales for the January–November period totaled 28,102 units, comprising:
- HEVs: 22,027 units
- BEVs: 4,261 units
- PHEVs: 1,814 units
These figures reinforce the growing role of electrified models in shaping medium-term demand.
Market Leaders and Outlook
Toyota Motor Philippines retained its position as market leader during the period, followed by Mitsubishi, Ford, Suzuki, and Nissan. Despite the November dip, industry stakeholders remain optimistic, noting that vehicle demand traditionally strengthens toward year-end, supported by seasonal purchasing patterns and promotional activity.
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