A 6-speed automatic transmission (AT) option has been added to the Tamaraw’s Utility Van and Aluminum Cargo variants, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) recently announced. These join the GL Dropside as the AT drivetrain offerings for the locally produced workhorse.
The new GL Utility Van and GL Aluminum Cargo AT variants utilize the Tamaraw’s long-wheelbase platform. Beyond the transmission update, the automatic variants feature equipment upgrades over their manual counterparts. While the manual versions are equipped with 14-inch steel wheels, halogen headlamps, and 2-DIN head units, the new automatic variants come with 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, and 7-inch touchscreen infotainment systems.
The GL Utility Van AT, priced at P1,307,000, offers a maximum payload capacity of 930kg, while the GL Aluminum Cargo AT (P1,167,000) can hold up to 970kg.
Meanwhile, TMP also announced the addition of new specialized body conversions for the Tamaraw, available exclusively in the long-wheelbase, manual transmission configuration (for indent purchases only). These additions are the Patrol Car (P1,169,000), Telco Van (P1,206,000), Ambulance (P1,356,000), and Ref Van (P1,589,000) variants.
