List of modern jeepney models

The following articles list named standardized models of jeepneys, a common mode of transportation used in the Philippines.

Most traditional jeepneys have no standard construction hence will not be part of this list. There are also common practice in jeepney construction depending on the region. Also it is common practice to use an existing vehicle model by larger automobile manufacturers as a base in jeepney assembly. In Iloilo the manufacturers use the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla as base. In Bacolod, jeepneys often have a makeup to that of Asian Utility Vehicle (AUV).[1]

For the purpose of this list, only models which could be traced to a manufacturer is included. The list includes vehicles that are often considered as "jeepneys" by the media, authoritative sources, and the manufacturers themselves, which may be considered by some to be mini-buses due to their make-up deviating from the traditional jeepney design.[2][3]

## List

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Model  | Year introduced  | Chassis Manufacturer  | Manufacturer  | Vehicle description

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| Bagong Jeep | 2016  | Jinbei | IKK Ichigan[4]

Sta. Rosa Motor Works[5]

| Used by the BEEP Rides public transport system in Metro Manila and Cebu City.[6] Some vehicles have their own air-conditioning system and are equipped with GPS tracking devices, dashboard cameras and CCTV cameras.[7][4] BEEP vehicles, depending on the model, have the capacity to seat 16 to 26 passengers at a time.[4][8][6]
| Canter Commute | 2018  | Mitsubishi Fuso | Centro Manufacturing

Almazora Motors

| First revealed in 2018, the Class II Canter Commute is available with bodywork by Almazora, and Centro.[9] It can hold up to 30 people seated and standing,[10] and is available either with a tilt cab, or an integral cab-less body.[11] The Class III variant, the Canter Express can fit 24 people seated, and has a 2+2 abreast configuration.
| COMET | 2014  | EvDynamics[12] | Global Electric Transport  | An electric minibus often described as an e-jeep, the City Optimized Managed Electric Transport (COMET) was first used for public transport in Quezon City in September 2014.[13][14] The vehicle was relaunched on September 3, 2015 with changes made to increase its electrical range and adjustments to its air suspension.[15]
| HD50S

HD48GT

| 2019  | Hyundai Motors | Centro Manufacturing

Del Monte Motor Works.

| Released in 2019,[16] the Hyundai HD50s PUV is available both as a Class II, and Class III with bodywork by Del Monte[17] and Centro. The Class II version can fit 32 seated and standing,[18] while the Class III version can seat 22 passengers maximum in a 1+2 abreast configuration.[18] In 2021, the Class II variant was updated with the HD48GT chassis.[19]
| Hino 300 | 2018  | Hino Motors | Sta. Rosa Motor Works Centro Manufacturing

Hino Philippines

| First constructed in 2018, the Hino 300 PUV is available as a Class II with bodywork by Sta. Rosa,[20] Centro,[21] and Hino Philippines,[22] with a capacity of 23 passengers seated and standing. A Class III version is available by Centro,[23] and Hino Philippines, with 23-25 passengers all seated in a 1+2 abreast, or 2+2 abreast configuration. Most units built by Hino Philippines have bodywork and fascia inspired by the Hino Poncho.
| QKR77 | 2018  | Isuzu | Sta. Rosa Motor Works

Centro Manufacturing

Almazora Motors

| First unveiled at the DOTr PUV Exhibition,[24] and based on the 5th generation Isuzu Elf, The Isuzu QKR PUV was available as a Class II with bodies made by Centro, and Almazora Motors, and as a Class III with bodies made by Sta. Rosa, and Almazora Motors.[25] It can hold up to 23 passengers seated and standing, and has since been discontinued and superseded by the 6th generation Isuzu NLR77.[26]
| Solar Jeepney  | –  | Unknown  | Star 8 Green Technology Corp.  | Solar-powered jeepney with closed, open-air, and air-conditioned variants.[27][28] Meralco subsidiary eSakay has acquired Star 8's jeepneys for its fleet. eSkay planned to ply routes in Makati and Mandaluyong.[29][30] The jeepneys are also used as public transport in Tacloban since 2018[31] and in Ormoc since 2019.[32]
| SR Jeepney Class II  | 2017
(prototype)  | Unknown  | Sta. Rosa Motor Works  | Exhibited at the Philippine Auto Parts Expo,[3][33] the SR Jeepney Class II is a prototype model by Sta. Rosa Motor Works which adheres to the standards made under the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program while retaining the aesthetics of the traditional jeepney of Manila.[34]

## References

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2. ^ Unlay, Nina (June 19, 2018). "Modernized Jeepneys...or Electric Minibuses?". Esquire. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
3. ^ a b "Philippines begins "jeepney" transformation". Kyodo News. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
4. ^ a b c Nicolas, Jino (April 25, 2018). "BDO enters into loan agreement to finance modern jeepneys". BusinessWorld. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
5. ^ "BEEP Jeep by Santarosa MotorWorks Jinbei". Flickr. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
6. ^ a b "BEEP may soon replace the iconic Filipino Jeep". Primer. Primer Media Inc. August 30, 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
7. ^ Enano, Jhesset O. (October 6, 2016). "Beep! Beep! What phaseout? Pinoy Jeepney keeps evolving". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
8. ^ "Beeps start serving 2 routes in Cebu City". Sunstar. December 20, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
9. ^ "Fuso presents Canter PUV with Centro body - Centro Manufacturing Corporation". www.centromanufacturing.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
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12. ^ "Ev Dynamics Delivers Over 70 Electric Minibuses to the Philippines – EvDynamics". Retrieved March 19, 2024.
13. ^ "'Comet' e-jeeps debut in Quezon City". Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 26, 2014. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
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15. ^ Abadicio, Camille (September 4, 2015). "COMET e-jeepneys relaunched in Metro Manila". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on September 19, 2015. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
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21. ^ "Hino PUV Truck Bodies - Centro Manufacturing Corporation". www.centromanufacturing.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
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25. ^ "Isuzu hands over modern PUVs to Metro Comet". Retrieved March 19, 2024.
26. ^ IPC. "PUV | Isuzu Philippines". www.isuzuphil.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
27. ^ "Star8 Solar Jeepney Full Specification" (PDF). Star8. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
28. ^ "Jeepney". Star8. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
29. ^ "Meralco eyes partnerships with electric vehicle makers". BusinessWorld Online. January 20, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
30. ^ "Meralco considers electric vehicle manufacturing". Manila Standard. January 20, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
31. ^ Gabieta, Joey A. (January 26, 2018). "E-jeepneys start plying streets of Tacloban City". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
32. ^ "E-jeeps, buses launched in Ormoc". Philstar.com. July 6, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
33. ^ "These Are the Modern Jeepneys You'll Be Riding In Soon". Yahoo!. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
34. ^ "Sta. Rosa Motor Works, Inc. Preserves Iconic Jeepney Aesthetic with New PUV Prototypes". Gadgets Magazine. Retrieved November 5, 2021.