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Hi Joey, welcome to the forum.

Auto or manual?

While I don't know your MG or engine size we have a 1.5 litre turbo petrol and auto Haima S5 and 4/5 people in the car has no problems passing slow vehicles going up to Baguio. Perhaps your MG is underpowered or something wrong with it?

I'm used to V8's in Australia but not needed here. I thought about a Ford Wild Track or even the Raptor with a 2 litre turbo engine and a 10 speed auto box but couldn't justify the cost nor need given we only travel 5 or 6K kilometres per year.

Research Joey.

Cheers, Steve.

@joey5552000

I did a quick search on your car and basically the same as ours for HP and torque but ours is only a 4 speed auto so not sure why you are having issues given your MG has a 7 speed box is the turbo working properly?

Cheers, Steve.

@joey5552000

They worked for me going down to the Colorado river and back up in the Grand Canyon same going up to the Taal volcano but not as far, they never missed a beat.

Good choice Aidan but tend to be a little slow.

As mentioned to Joey we have a similar spec SUV to his MG and 4 of us went up to Baguio and back last week and I was actually surprised at the power going up the hills with 3 large and 1 smaller person when passing slower vehicles. Doubt the donkeys would make it from Bacnotan to Baguio in 2 hours and they are not air conditioned.

Cheers, Steve.

Ford makes the best trucks. There are the de facto benchmark that all other brands try to meet or beat but can never catch up. However, there are some hybrid Chinese trucks that are very tempting here in PH. I see something new every week.

@jozica

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Another thing to consider is the cost of parts.  My Filipina GF's family have a trusted mechanic in Tagum, who said the best trucks/SUVs to get are Toyota and Ford - not only for reliability, etc, but also because he said the parts are cheaper to get in the Philippines (vs. other brands).  I've always gotten Toyota cars and trucks in the states, and never had any issues.  I currently own a 2014 Toyota Tacoma that still runs like the day I bought it 10 yrs ago.