The inaugural Philippine International Truck Show (PITS) opened Thursday at the SMX Convention Center Manila, bringing truck makers, distributors and local body builders together to present commercial vehicles and business solutions.
Organized by the Truck Manufacturers Association, Inc. (TMA) with the Automotive Body Manufacturers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (ABMAP), the three-day event runs from October 22 to 24 at Hall 1. Its theme is “Driving Progress Together.”
The show features vehicles for cargo delivery, public transport, cold-chain logistics, construction and other commercial uses. Exhibits range from diesel trucks and specialized vehicle bodies to electric commercial vehicles.
“Commercial vehicles are essential to our economy, connecting industries, communities, and opportunities across the country,” TMA president Robert Carlos said. He said the event aims to help businesses explore vehicles, technologies and applications suited to their operations.
Truck brands show new and established models
Isuzu Philippines Corporation is displaying its N-Series EV Concept Truck, alongside the TRAVIZ fitted with a Silver Utility Van body and an NLR85 C-Tech Refrigerated Van. The TRAVIZ has a maximum payload capacity of 1,660 kilograms, while the refrigerated van is designed to maintain temperatures as low as -25°C.
Hino Motors Philippines Corp. is showing its 200 Series Utility Van and Customized Rescue Truck, a 500 Series Tractor Head and the Hino PUV Class II Wide. The display also marks the relaunch of the Hino 200 Series. Hino is highlighting its aftersales services and body manufacturing capabilities.
Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation is publicly launched the Tamaraw MPUV Class 1, a passenger-transport configuration based on its locally manufactured next-generation Tamaraw platform. Other Tamaraw applications for passenger transport and cargo are also on display.
Sojitz FUSO Philippines Corporation is presenting the FUSO Canter FE73 and the electric eCanter. Global Autodistribution, Inc. is showing two JMC electric vans: the JMH EV Closed Van, with a 1,540-kilogram payload and claimed range of up to 300 kilometers under the CLTC test cycle, and the JCE Van EV, with a 1,310-kilogram payload and claimed range of up to 320 kilometers under the same cycle.
MAN Automotive Concessionaires Corporation brought the MAN TGX 33.440 and TGX 33.540 tractor heads, as well as a Volkswagen Delivery 9.170 refrigerated van.
Columbian Motors Corporation and Sta. Rosa Motor Works, Inc. are displaying a customizable chassis platform, a locally manufactured 36-seat air-conditioned minibus and the KIA K4000G. The K4000G is powered by a 2.5-liter turbo-diesel engine rated at 130 horsepower and 255 Nm of torque.
Local body builders highlight specialized vehicles
Philippine body builders are presenting vehicles and applications for public transport, logistics, emergency response and government use.
Almazora Motors Corporation is showing an Isuzu NLR77 PUV Class 2, a MAN Land Jet and an Assemble Point EV Smart Mobile Kitchen. Centro Manufacturing Corporation, marking its 30th anniversary, is featuring an Isuzu FRR fitted with a 3-ton Tadano truck-mounted crane and a Hino XZU710 equipped with a 6.5-cubic-meter ShinMaywa garbage compactor.
Kyoei Autobody is exhibiting its Vario PUV Class 1. Geordan Multiventures Corporation is presenting utility van bodies with frameless windows and corrugated steel. F. Cura Industries is highlighting its work on military and fire-truck bodies.
Show promotions and visitor details
Participating brands are offering promotions during the show. Isuzu advertises discounts of up to P200,000 on selected truck models, while JMC is offering savings of up to P200,000 on the JCE Van EV. FOTON has special financing offers, including 0% interest for up to 48 months on participating internal-combustion models, subject to terms and conditions.
PITS 2026 is open to the public at Hall 1 of the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City. Admission is free. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on October 22 and 23, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on October 24.