The Toyota Tamaraw is taking on roles beyond its traditional use as a passenger and cargo vehicle, with Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. showcasing converted units as a DJ booth, food truck and other specialized setups this month.

The Next-Generation Tamaraw will be featured at four events in Metro Manila and Cebu, highlighting its adaptable platform for business, creative and leisure applications.

At the PURVEYR Fair at the World Trade Center Tent on 12 to 13 September, a Tamaraw GL Dropside will be converted into a DJ booth, while another unit will serve as a pop-up flower store.

The DJ booth will feature performances from various DJs across the two-day event. Toyota will also deploy a Tamaraw Food Truck in support of Waves For Water, demonstrating another possible use for the vehicle as a mobile business space.

The Tamaraw will also be displayed at the Asia Food Expo (AFEX) at the World Trade Center from 9 to 12 September, where Toyota will showcase four configurations: the Utility Van, GL Dropside, Wing Van and Refrigerator Van.

In Cebu, a GL Dropside will be featured at PHILBEX Cebu from 10 to 13 September at the IEC Convention Center, with test drives available for visitors.

Meanwhile, the Diecast Car Collectors of the Philippines Grandparents Day Pit Stop at Cash & Carry Makati on 12 to 13 September will also feature a Tamaraw GL Dropside.

Toyota introduced the Next-Generation Tamaraw in 2024 and said its configurable platform can be customized for various operational needs, from cargo and passenger transport to refrigerated logistics and purpose-built mobile businesses.