Toyota Gifts Carlos Yulo his Own Pearl White Land Cruiser Prado
CARLOS YULO – The two-time Olympic gold medalist spoke at the turn over of his brand new 2025 Land Cruiser Prado from Toyota.
Following the success of Carlos in the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Philippines now has a double gold medalist in the prestigious sports event which is the biggest of its kind in the world. The Filipino gymnastics legend brought so much pride and joy to his fellowmen.
Caloy bagged two (2) Olympic gold medals — one in men’s floor exercise and another Olympic gold medal in the vault exercise. He is the first Filipino and the first Southeast Asian athlete to win two (2) golds in the Olympics.
The double victory of Carlos Yulo in the Olympics invited a lot of cash rewards and gifts for him. Not only the Philippine government but as well as several private entities wanted to give rewards to the Olympics double gold medalist.
Giant car-maker Toyota is one of those that pledged a brand new car as a gift for Carlos Yulo. Recently, the leading mobility company turned over the brand new 2025 Land Cruiser Prado to the Olympics double gold medalist.
Based on an article of TMP, the turn over ceremoney was held at Toyota’s manufacturing plant in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Hundreds of the team members of the car-making company were present at the event.
Toyota gave Carlos Yulo the pearl white version of the luxury SUV. Based on the article, the color was his personal choice. TMP President Masando Hashimoto thanked Caloy for being an inspiration and compared him to a Land Cruiser Prado.
“Thank you, Caloy, for being an inspiration. Like the Prado, you are legendary in every way. We hope the Prado will Move Your World and help you achieve even more,” Hashimoto said.
In his acceptance speech, Carlos Yulo stressed that the car gift is not just about him but as well as the community that is cheering on him. He also expressed his hope that the gift will inspire other people.
“Toyota, I am so grateful to be a part of your team, this leading brand, this community, and I hope that this gift will inspire others to also chase their own dreams and never give up,” the Olympics double gold Medalist said.
Aside from receiving the brand new car, the TMP also toured Caloy around their manufacturing plant to show him a glimpse of how their Philippine-made car models such as Vios and Innova are made. Chery Auto also had a car gift for Carlos Yulo.