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Car Porn Racing:
The world of
Angie King

The Big Test:

Audi R8 vs.
McLaren 570S

Porsche 718
Nissan GT-R
We are ASEAN
Gymkhana champs

Ride the Ferrari

488 Spider

wild horse
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Top Read
57 One crazy horse
Its impossible not to smile when
youre behind the wheel of this sexy
stallion. What an experience!
64 A lasting impression
The Japanese carmaker debuts the
Subaru Global Platform with this
ride. Impressive, as always.
70 This is Car Porn Racing
If youre into project cars and
stylish mods, then you know this
shop. Angie King talks about it.
74 Chance. Of. A. Lifetime
Before Audi retires their
phenomenal R18 LMP1 car, we
get to have fun with it on the track.
64
78 Hiroshimas pride
TGs back in beautiful Japan not
just to sample more sushi, but to
soak up the Mazda culture.
85 Asias top drivers
Two Filipinos make us proud
by beating ASEANs
best drivers.
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Brand Index
17, 52, 74 Audi
81 BMW
57 Ferrari
90 Ford
84, 100 Honda
30, 112 Hyundai
16 Lexus
36, 78, 90, 102 Mazda
46 Mercedes-Benz
48 Mitsubishi
18, 44, 98 Nissan/Datsun
41 Porsche

52
64, 90, 92 Subaru
13 Volkswagen
105 Volvo

81 New Car

The Garage
THE GARAGE

Guide
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13 The VW Buzz is lit 21 A toy story 41 Porsche 718 Boxster 91 WC/RC

This is the hippie Kombis
millennial grandchild.
16 Lexuss wild side
A glimpse of the luxury brands
crossovers to come?
This guys unique creations
show why car nuts love toys.
28 The Perfect Car
We imagine the ideal
travelers vehicle. Indulge us.
44 Nissan GT-R We gladly helped a chef find
46 Mercedes-Benz GLE his ride. Cars and food FTW!
48 Mitsubishi Pajero
52 Audi R8 vs. McLaren 92 Used Car
570S You can read about both the
old and new in this issue.

17 Audis new concept 30 Car Club 98 Old School

This German metal concept This group of tuners adore Moto Sapiens A Datsun 280Z filled with
will break segments. their modified Accents. passion and personality.

18 Nissans evolution 36 Gearhead 81 BMW R 1200 GS 102 Mod Rides

The Vmotion 2.0 is what a car The man behind the Miata The Triple Black adventure You know what they say, the
from the future looks like. shares his insights. bike is the latest from BMW. third Miatas the charm.

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hings falling into place is a
validation that we are doing
T something right. The Road
Heroes Issue that you are
all holding in your hands
got rolling when we got a phone call from
Autostrada Motores Marc Soong, asking if
wed like to spend two days with a Ferrari 488
Spider. Hell yes! We mobilized the entire Top
Gear Ph team and headed to a secret location
for 48 hours of fun. This is our first time to
have a Ferrari on the cover, so we had to make
the shoot extra special.
And then The Big Test materialized, pitting
an Audi R8 and McLaren 570S against each
other. Its a great piece written by JV Colayco,
our resident gearhead who knows his way
around exotics. And that isnt all. Test drive
editor Jason dela Cruz had the all-new Porsche
718 for a weekend, too. So, we have Ferrari,
Porsche, Audi, and McLaren in the lineup,
but what represents Japan? Well, a one-night
tryst with the Nissan GT-R, the supercar
slayer, finally came to fruition. Talk about
serendipity.
Awesome cars, for sure, but the real road
heroes arent made of aluminum and carbon
fiber. For the Top Gear Ph staff, the real road
heroes are the folks who follow road rules
Paulo Rafael T. Subido
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and maintain disciplineeven if everyone
else around them drives like a maniac. Road
heroes keep their cool and would never see red
and resort to violence to prove a point. Road
heroes set a good example to their children.
Road heroes are honest traffic enforcers
who put their lives at risk day in and day out,
but will never accept a bribe from an erring
motorist. Road heroes are the folks stationed
Road heroes
arent made of
carbon fiber or
aluminum. Just
look around
at the LTOs front lines who are behind the
windows and deal with angry and impatient
people all day, every day.
These road heroes are all around us. We
also believe that they still outnumber the
villains. Theres hope for us yet.
#TO P G E A R PH
Chira Dela Cruz
multImEdIA pROduCER
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Working at Top Gear
Philippines has been my
dream for years. I think Ive
loved cars since the day I was
born, and as someone who
loves driving and speed, why
wouldnt I want to be part
of the countrys number one
automotive magazine?
Since I started with the
team as a multimedia
producer, I have already shot
and driven some of the biggest
names in the car world, like
the Ferrari 488 Spider (which
is this months cover). I got the
chance to feel its power and
my reaction was immortalized
on video. I also shot the
Lamborghini Huracan,
and even drove Godzilla,
the Nissan GT-R, on a race
track! Who wouldnt want to
experience that, right? I guess
Im really a blessed car girl.
The team also gave me
a chance to share my views
and asked me to write the 10
things only girls who love cars
will understand story last year,
which you can read on our
website.
Being able to work and
have fun is what everybody
aims for. I am so blessed to be
a part of this cool team. I am
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 Props for making
the Buzz look as
retro as can be
Volkswagen
I.D. Buzz
Get on board VWs ur first instinct upon seeing the I.D.
ultra-hip and O Buzz is to utter, Groovy, man,
while flashing the peace sign.
But then this concept looks like
electric reinvention it could be the Volkswagen Type 2s millennial
of the Microbus grandchild, so a shift from hippie to hipster
seems appropriate.
Yasss, bruh. This things lit af. We live for the
Words by sharleen banzon
aesthetic. #retrogoals
Okay, were shook. Make that shuddering.
Forget we even tried.
Described as a Microbus for a new era, the
I.D. Buzz is built on Volkswagens MEB platform.
Think MQB, but engineered specifically for
electric vehicles. The stretched MEB-XL
architecture underpins a boxy body thats
4,943mm long, 1,976mm wide, and 1,961mm
tall, with a wheelbase of 3,299mm allowing for
generous seating space for eight.
But the kicker, Volkswagen insists, is that this
is the worlds first electric multipurpose vehicle
to be equipped with fully autonomous driving
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mode. Thats what the Buzz in the name stands
forthe sound of the electric powertrain, as well
as a play on the word bus. I.D. denotes various
thingsidentity, idea, individual, intelligent, and
iconic design.
Iconic design sounds just about right, though
the styling of the I.D. Buzz isnt a total rip-off
of the infamous Kombi. The V-shaped trim
framing the VW badge on the front fascia is now
U-shaped, and continues around the body as a
wraparound light strip to bisect the greenhouse
from the lower portion. At the back, LED slivers
for taillights mirror the front-end units, which
are shapedand actually behavelike human
eyes. They become particularly animated in
autonomous driving mode, looking in the
direction the van is headed and staring down
pedestrians as if to warn them against making a
mad dash across the street. Savage.
Pop the front and rear trunks and youll only
see free space for cargo, because the 111kWh
battery pack is floor-mounted for a low center
 Volkswagen I.D. Buzz New Metal

of gravity and ideal weight distribution. The
front and rear axles each get one motor, thereby
making this an all-wheel-drive vehicle; that said,
the MEB platform can easily be reconfigured
for rear-wheel drive using a single motor and a
smaller battery. Total output for all-wheel drive
is 369hp, which is good for 0-100kph in a zippy
5.3sec and a top speed of 160kph. Estimated
range is 600km.
Inside, the cockpit has a bevy of touch-
activated displayseven the steering wheel is
more like a touchpad masquerading as a tiller.
The versatile I.D. Box center console includes a
detachable tablet that serves as the infotainment
control center, and Beats loudspeakers that
may be used outside the vehicle. But the most
fascinating feature has to be the augmented-
reality heads-up display, which projects
visual images, information and directions
on the windshield to create a realistic three-
dimensional field map of the road ahead.
Of course, even a highly interactive driving
interface cant beat driver fatigue once it sets in.
Thats when I.D. Pilot comes into play. Pushing
on the steering wheel makes it retract right into
the dashboard and activates the autonomous
driving system. Outside, the collection of laser
scanners, ultrasonic sensors, radars and cameras
is activated, with the data collected used in
conjunction with traffic data from the cloud.
Then its all up to the I.D. Buzz to drive to
the preset destination. For the front occupants,
theres even the option to have the I.D. Box
slide rearward, turn the front seats around to
face the passenger area, slide the other seats
forward or back on the floor-integrated rails,
and convert the second-row seatbacks into
tables. To complete the relaxed vibe, the mood
lighting softens to a warmer tone. Connected
smartphones may, at this point, be used to add
stops on the programmed route. Need some
shut-eye? The last row can be folded down into
beds for a comfy snooze. Or for Netflix and chill.
We might as well go ahead and say it.
To be honest, its still difficult to wrap our
heads around this autonomous-driving business.
But the all-electric is something we can embrace.
The Volkswagen brands big electric offensive
begins in the year 2020 with a completely
new vehicle architecture, shares Dr. Herbert
Diess, the companys chairman of the board of
management. That is when we will be launching
an entirely new generation of fully connected,
all-electric vehicles to the market. By 2025, we
want to be selling one million of these vehicles
annually. We are making electric mobility the
new trademark of Volkswagen.
But electric or not, self-driving or pilot
required, wed really like something as rad as this.
No offense to the brands Transporter vans
theyre just too basic. The I.D. Buzz? Whether
your generation refers to it as groovy or lit or
some other expression, theres no disputing that
its cool to its very core. Never mind that surfing
trip or music fest. The journey aboard this thing
is the real party.

Its trippy in here

in a futuristic
kind of way

The 60s vibe is very

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New Metal
he Lexus UX is the compact crossover The interior is even more interesting. Instead of

T of the future. Everything from the

exterior to the interior encompasses
recent designs that focus on driver
experience. The concept made its debut last year at
the Paris Motor Show, and upon production, it will go
against the likes of the BMW X1, the Mercedes-Benz
GLA, and the Audi Q3.
The designers in the companys Southern France
studio have made sure that the model boasts a
stand-alone character that sets it apart even from the
other models in the Lexus lineup. It adheres to an
inside-out styling concept that connects every aspect
of the vehicle together, making the exterior blend
flawlessly with the interior. This is evident in how the
individual elements of the crooked mesh grille mirror
the L of the badge, and how all the curves flow
continuously and quite coherently.
The little UX is, in reality, wider and chunkier than
having cushions, the front seats are wrapped with wide
bands of synthetic spider silk that are stretched into a
web-like pattern. Lexus calls it the Kinetic Seat, and it
supposedly makes the perches more supportive and
comfortable. The rear still gets a traditional bench. To
make the driving experience safer and more unique,
the A-pillars are see-through and the center console
wraps the driver in an ergonomic environment. Instead
of side mirrors, the UX has flush-mounted side
cameras. Theres also a detachable wireless speaker
that can be taken out of the car.
Its unlike any Lexus
crossover youve
seen before

Words by Cuthbert Go
Great ideas, but expect
these to be toned down its older NX brother, and because its a crossover, it also
in the production version sits lower and has a wheelbase that is a smidge shorter.
The shoulders are broad and boxy, but they integrate
into the rest of the body with finesse. The rear
windshield slopes into a coupe-inspired roofline. And
just look at those wheel spokes that seemingly wrap
around the tires.

InsIde-out
Lexus goes a little wilder
with their next crossover

Lexus ux

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 audi Q8 concepT
Heavy
Metal
The newest cars
around the world

01
porsche panamera
sporT Turismo
The concept from 2012
is finally real. And boy
does it look good!

A new clAss of cool 02

is it a coupe? is it an suv?
Land rover
The audi Q8 concept is both range rover veLar
This will fill the gap
between the Evoque and
the Range Rover Sport.

udi recently unveiled its Q8 Concept at Q8 being

a the North American International Auto

Show, and its a preview of the German
carmakers future Q flagship that will
a flagship Q
model, what it
lacks in
belong to a new segment: full-size luxury SUV coupe. practicality it same audi goodness
a flat-bottom wheel and
At 5,020mm long, it is only 32mm shorter than its more makes up for in tech, a minimalist approach
practical Q7 sibling. But at only 1,700mm tall, the comfort and luxury.
sleeker Q8 sits 41mm lower, at least in concept form.
Now if youre a fan of the styling, heres some good
Of note, there are four
leather-clad bucket seats and a
03
news for you: This hints at Audis next-generation SUV touchscreen for the rear passengers. miTsubishi
ecLipse cross
design language. Up front, it gets a much wider, bolder, To ensure this beast has the performance to match The new crossover SUV
and more angular version of the companys single- its sporty looks, it gets a 3.0-liter turbopetrol V6, good will join the ASX and the
frame grille, flanked here by very slim R8-esque for 333hp and 500Nm, as well as a 100kW electric Outlander in the lineup.
headlamps that use futuristic laser lighting technology. motor, for a combined system output of 443hp and
A multitude of intakes on the front fascia contribute to 700Nm. The combination yields 0-100kph in 5.4sec,
a very powerful and aggressive face. The sides get wide and a top speed of 250kphwhile still delivering an
and curvy front fenders, and broad rear haunches for a impressive 43.5km/L, or so Audi claims. The driver can
muscular look. The sharply sloped D-pillars and the also choose from three selectable drive modes, namely,
WORDS BY ANDREW GUERRERO

angular rear end were inspired by the iconic 80s Hybrid, EV and Battery Hold; the last one saves the
WORDS BY JASON DELA CRUZ

Quattro Coupe; if you think youve seen modern batterys charge for later use. As expected from the
iterations of these before, Audi did a couple of tribute
coupe concepts earlier in this decade.
Inside, the cabin gets a futuristic interpretation of
Ingolstadt-based carmaker, the Q8 comes standard
with Quattro all-wheel drive, which features wheel-
selective torque control.
04
the Q7s horizontal dashboard layout. Its got a Audis German archenemies are definitely watching peugeoT 5008
Because theyre on the
heads-up display, a fully digital cluster, and multiple closely to see how this type of vehicle will be received losing end carrying it on
touchscreens that have replaced several buttons and by the public. Expect the production Q8 to hit Euro as a people-carrier, the
control knobs for a neat and streamlined layout. The showrooms sometime next year. 5008 is now an SUV.

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 ts no secret Nissan has been on a
I roll the past few years. This may not
be as evident in the local market,
but everywhere else in the world?
Nissan-Renault alliance has consistently ranked
as the fourth largest carmaker with over 5.5
million units sold, with more than 50% of that
coming from Nissan alone. Much of this success
lies in the newer models that offer dramatically
better style, performance, comfort and utility
over their rivals in various vehicle classes.
With Nissans largeand still growing
consumer base, its no wonder the marque is
investing heavily on concept studies to gauge
market reaction to possible future models and
style themes. Here, the Vmotion 2.0 takes the
Vmotion design language, currently worn by
many of the vehicles that have contributed to the
brands growth, to the next level of evolution.
Revealed at the 2017 North American
International Auto Show, the new concept
builds upon the signature look of the Murano
crossover and the Maxima sports sedan to push
NissaN VmotioN
2.0 CoNCept
A concept that looks like something
that can be rolled out tomorrow
WORDS BY FERMAN LAO
This little screen
slides along the spine.
What a neat trick!
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the boundaries of automotive design. It does
this by making an intelligent three-dimensional
shape to create the volume and architecture
of the vehicle. The Vmotion grille becomes a
large centerpiece, with everything else styled to
complement the theme. It is not all for the sake
of show, however; the vents on either side of the
fascia look like air intakes meant to aid in cooling
the generously sized Brembo brakes behind the
in-your-face-but-not-for-production-spec alloys.
Above the vents are LED-like lighting
elements that integrate with the bodywork
cleanly to become part of the muscular fender
bulges. The top edge of the headlamps also
continue rearward to form distinct character
lines that draw attention to the flanks. A
few more character lines are chiseled on the
sides, creating a powerful, always-in-motion
impression. An interesting detail that bears
mentioning is what seems to be exit vents
incorporated into the character line, just behind
and above the leading and bottom edge of the
lower line. The slant of the lower body detail also
02
03
01

mimics those on the lower leading edge of the
front inlets, suggesting working aerodynamics
instead of purely styling elements.
The greenhouse, too, continues to push
forward the floating roof element, evolving to a
continuous A-pillar-to-C-pillar arch instead of
the traditional three-pillar arrangement. The
arch allows for what looks to be an expansive
panoramic glass roof that ends with the trunks
The Vmotion 2.0 takes
the notable design
language to the next
level of evolution
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THE HARDWARE
leading edge; the roof supported by a center
spine situated parallel to and above the interiors
center console, which runs from the dashboard
to the rear passenger seats.
A standout design element is the center-pillar-
less door arrangement with rear suicide doors.
This opens up the entire side of the vehicle to
afford ultimate accessibility to the beautifully
crafted interior. The sculpted seats boast finishes
and design elements that belong more in an art
gallery than in a car. The sides of the headrests
exhibit a pinhole pattern; these are actually part
of the Bose UltraNearfield speaker system that
generates an immersive 360-degree sound arena
around the driver.
In the cockpit, a steering wheel with an
abbreviated top permits an unobstructed view
of the single-piece widescreen display that spans
almost two-thirds of the bi-level dashboard.
Every bit of information can be displayed on
this Gliding Wing screen, and may be accessed
via both the center-console control knobs and
the touch surfaces that are within easy reach
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New Metal
of both driver and passenger. A smaller screen
slides along the rear part of the spine to share
information and controls to rear passengers.
The zebrawood finish on the door panels
are particularly commendable; its so well-
executed and would be a welcome feature in the
production version. The hybrid half-carpet, half-
wood floornot entirely pratical but certainly
stylishbears a simular pattern.
Featuring the Nissan Intelligent Mobility
system designed to achieve zero emissions and
zero fatalities, the Vmotion 2.0 is equipped with
ProPilot driving-support technology. While
not fully autonomous, it does allow for reduced
fatigue, indicates that the driverless mode is
active to other road users by illuminating the
front grille as well as a similar element in the rear
lower-diffuser outlet.
The Vmotion 2.0, while still a concept,
showcases numerous technologies that are
already seen on many production Nissans. The
autonomous-driving electric sports-sedan
market may just become a bit more crowded.
CAR TECH
01 VMotioN desigN laNguage
The centerpiece of this concept is an
evolution of the current Vmotion grille
currently adorning many of Nissans best-
selling vehicles. If it aint broke, dont fix it.
02 Pillar-less doors
This feature is not likely to make it to
production, but Nissan should certainly
consider making it so. Its the ultimate
automotive-luxury indulgence.
03 ProPilot
Nissans version of the driverless system
isnt totally autonomous; for instance, it
will still require driver intervention for lane
changes on the highway. At least Nissan
still believes in driving enjoyment.
04 Bose ultraNearField
sPeakers
If it means active sound cancellation and
an immersive sound arena that provides
unparalleled audio reproduction without
reducing the drivers situational aware-
ness, were all for it.
05 Full eV oPeratioN
While not mentioned, this is hinted at.
With the upcoming Leafs range to be
extended further, whats to hinder Nissan
from achieving an even longer range in a
larger sedan? Tesla drivers need com-
pany, after all.
Culture
Car

The passionate people that populate the automotive

The Toymaker
Let Jan Calleja and the toys he creates inspire you

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Car Culture Jan calleJa

hy do so many car guys, who obsess over

the littlest nuts and bolts of anything

W with four wheels and a motor, love

toys with just as much affection? You
know the typetheyll mention scale
ratios with the same kind of fervor they
normally reserve for the 1:1 real deal.
Ive been told more than once that collecting toys is a
form of escapism. We can rave all we want, but we cant
always afford the cars we fantasize about. Toys, with all their
intricate little details, are sometimes the closest well ever
get. Automotive daydreams, childish or not, can be as alluring
to the gasoline that runs through our veins.
If thats the reason, then Jan Callejas toys provide a
different sort of escape. A Calleja original will open up an
otherworldly realm in your imagination. His toys are inspired One could only guess
by cars and come in all shapes and characters. Hes not out to how Jan imagined
help you build your dream mini garagerather, hes bringing these from F1 cars
your wildest imaginations to life in toy form. The fact that
theyre based on cars is just a bonus.
We first learned about Callejas pieces when our
videographer Mark Jesalva discovered his Instagram account
during an idle hour in the office. Once we saw his work, the
whole team agreed that he was worth featuring in our pages.
Soon enough, we sought him out and he invited us to his
small studio in Quezon City, tucked away from the outside
world within a residential complex. I expected a miniature
talyer-like set up, the walls replete with every tool imaginable
and the building process down to an exact science. What we
find instead is a true artists studiomaterials strewn about
from fits of creative inspiration, art of different mediums
and colors (all with Callejas signature), design boards and
sketchpads everywhere. Its less a workshop and more a
grownup wonderland, a place where creativity blossoms
every day.
Its a one-of-a-kind
Calleja got his start as a graduate of the University of the Volkswagen Kombi
Philippines College of Fine Arts with a major in advertising. toy in the making
It was in the advertising field that he got into toys. I started
customizing toys seven years ago, he tells us. Actually, it
was just an accident. An officemate one day asked, Sinong
marunong mag-airbrush? He volunteered for the job, not
knowing that it was part of a toy customization. He wasnt a
collector, so the whole idea was unfamiliar to him at the time.
That officemate became his first client. Initially,
Words by Jason Tulio PhoTograPhy by dairy darilag

the request was for a vinyl toy to be turned into Ghost

Rider. Then, a Bart Simpson doll to be converted into the
Marvel Comics villain Galactus. The inspiration took hold
eventually. What made me decide to pursue toymaking
full-time is, nandiyan na eh. Sayang, Calleja recounts.
Siguro on my fourth, fifth attempt at customizing toys, na-
realize kong kayang gawin at kayang pagandahin.
The car connection happened when Callejas boss, an
avid Formula 1 fan, noticed his pieces. Inspired by their
work-time conversations, Calleja fashioned toy robots after
the top three F1 teams of the 60sFerrari, Eagle and Lotus.
Since then, he has continued to be inspired by different kinds
of cars, all of which he says have their own face that can be
turned into unique characters.
Calleja likens his toymaking process to the materials
exercises he did as an art student, where he had to create

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His ultimate goal
is for his legacy to
be cemented with
a permanent
museum spot

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 Jan calleJa Car Culture

Jans workshop is both

a man cave and an
artists workshop

pieces from whatever materials his professor handed him.

Each toy he makes, we learn, is built from scratch using
random objects and spare parts. From the brainstorming
session with the client, I dont do drawings like blueprints,
like to the millimeter, when I design, he explains. Mostly,
A sketchpad with
its in my head. Ma-realize na lang once I put my hands on the doodles of whats to
material itself. come sits on a table
Like his design process, his material hunting is just
as abstract, though there is some science to it: Lahat ng
shapes na gagawin mo, nagawa na. Nagawa na for carpentry,
for kitchen use. Hanapin mo na lang kung nasaan siya. In
the industrial design sense, may standard sizes na yan
appropriation na lang kung paano siya ididikit seamlessly.
Being the artist that he is, Callejas trial-and-error method
sometimes means a project takes over a month to complete.
Each found piece and spare part isnt just glued together, but
also sanded and puttied to look as if they were made that way.
When we ask him to mimic his method for our cameras, he
tells us, When I get started, hindi ko na kayo papansinin. It
doesnt take him long to get lost in his work and forget that
were even in the room. True genius takes focus, after all.
Though Calleja is based in the Philippines, the majority
his clients come from overseas. That said, his smaller Filipino
following is solid. And while hes been making toys for a while
now, his work continues to evolve. Out of my seven years of
working as a toy customizer, the works Im proudest ofits
not the big ones, or the prettier ones, he shares. Doon
sa seven years, may stages. Kapag tinatamad na ako, ibig
sabihin parang madali na yung ginagawa ko. Kailangan ko ng
umabante pa in terms of materials or whatever. So every time
Everything in the I do a theme na mas mahirap, yun ang mga nagugustuhan ko
workshop is in various na works.
states of progress His ultimate goal is for his legacy to be cemented with a
permanent museum spot. His story isnt so much a testament
to pursuing long-held dreams, but a good example of chasing
whatever opportunities life throws your way with a childlike
curiosity. His toys have inspired us to stay and think young.
Hopefully, theyll inspire you, too.

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Car Culture
FaCed WIth a mOtORINg-Related legal pROBlem? ROBBY CONSUNJI
WOUld Be glad tO help. Just e-mail topgear@summitmedia.com.ph
Wheels of Justice
On cars about to be repossessed
QuestiOn: Is it legal for the repo guys to stealthily
or even forcefullytake your car away? What is the
proper procedure if your car is repossessed?
es, it is legal for the court sheriff
or the mortgagee bank officer to
Y exercise stealth and reasonable
force to repossess a mortgaged
car due to the mortgagor car
owners failure to pay an amount owing to the
bank under the loan and chattel mortgage.
The procedure for the mortgagee bank to
repossess a mortgaged car is governed by the
promissory note and the chattel mortgage
entered into by the bank and buyer/owner. It is
further governed by the Chattel Mortgage Law
(Act No. 1508), the Civil Code, the Rules of
Court, and the Revised Penal Code. Unlike other
countries, the Philippines does not have a law
specifically governing fair debt-collection
practices for creditors, debt collectors, and
repossession guys (repo guys).
Read the fine print of the terms and condi-
tions in the signed copy of the Promissory Note
and Chattel Mortgage. Typically, it states that the
bank agrees to lend the buyer the financed
amount, which the buyer agrees to pay back on an
installment basis with interest for a term ranging
from one to five years. To guarantee payment of
the loan, the buyer will mortgage the car in favor
of the bank. In the event of a failure to pay or a
breach of the contract, the bank can foreclose
and take possession of the mortgaged car. The
bank will then sell the car at a public auction, and
apply the proceeds as payment for the loan.
The most important contract clause will read:
In the event of default, the bank shall be entitled
to be the attorney-in-fact of the borrower with
full power to enter the premises where the
mortgaged car is located, and to take actual
possession and control of the mortgaged car
without the need for any court order or any
written permission from the borrower mortgag-
or. The Promissory Note and Chattel Mortgage
used by the banks for car loans contains many
subtle terms and conditions.
The standard contract clauses can be any of
the following: the borrower must keep the
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mortgaged car at the address on record with the
bank; he must keep the car free and clear of all
other mortgages and encumbrances; he must use
the car for private or personal use; he must not
use the car as a taxi or for hire vehicle; he shall
register the car in compliance with law; he cannot
assign, sell, mortgage or encumber, or transfer
possession of the car without prior written
consent of the bank; he must allow the bank to
inspect the car at any reasonable time; he must
keep the car covered by a comprehensive
insurance policy; and he must maintain the car in
good and running condition.
If the borrower uses the car for hire by the
public, he can be held criminally and civilly liable
for fraud and damages to compensate the bank
for the accelerated depreciation and loss in
market value of the car.
If the borrower fails to pay on a due date any
installment, interest, penalty or amount payable,
or is in breach or fails to perform any of his
obligations in the Promissory Note and Chattel
Mortgage, the bank may declare him in default of
the contract, foreclose on the mortgage, and
repossess the car. The bank may bid at the
auction sale under judicial or extrajudicial
proceedings.
The bank may resort to either: an extrajudicial
foreclosure as provided under the Chattel
the repo guy
can enter or
break open
premises where
the car is
concealed
ROBBY CONSUNJI
Mortgage Law (Act No. 1508), or a judicial
foreclosure of the chattel mortgage. The former
mortgage is premised on the voluntary surrender
of the car by the owner to the bank; the latter is
premised on the refusal of the owner to turn over
the car to the bank. The bank must invoke the aid
of the competent court by filing a replevin case
against the owner under the Rules of Court.
In a replevin case, the bank seeks a court order
to recover possession and to take delivery of the
mortgaged car. The court shall issue an order and
the corresponding writ of replevin, describing
the car alleged to be wrongfully detained and
requiring the sheriff forthwith to take such
property into his custody.
The sheriff has the power to break open the
premises of the mortgagor. The Rules of Court
provide that if the mortgaged car or any part
thereof be concealed in a building or enclosure,
the sheriff must demand its delivery, and if it be
not delivered, he must cause the building or
enclosure to be broken open and take the
property into his possession. After this, he
must keep the car in a secure place and shall
be responsible for its delivery to the party
entitled thereto.
Because the Philippines does not have a law
governing fair debt-collection practices for
creditors, debt collectors, and repo guys, the repo
procedure is governed by the general laws. The
repo guy can take away your car, but assuming
the breach of contract exists, you cannot report
it as carnapped.
The repo guy can enter or break open
premises where the car is concealed, but he
cannot use violence or force on the person of the
car owner or a representative. He cannot use
obscenities, insults or profane language, which
amounts to a criminal act. He can take the car and
its accessories, but he cannot take your non-
mortgaged or personal property on board the car.
Finally, he can employ high-tech devices to track
down or remotely shut off the car, provided he
does not violate any privacy laws.
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mobile karaoke app
Floods, typhoons and
politics may get us
down, but hand us
Pinoys a mic and all our
troubles melt away like
lemon drops high above
the chimney top. Plus,
its a great icebreaker
with other cultures.
for the globe-trotter
If youre gonna drive around the world, do it in a Chedeng
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portable whiteboard seats to sleep in food and pasalubong pressure washer
In very foreign lands, Weve spent so much Unlike other cultures Inevitably, youll have to
forget basic English and time sitting in traffic our that begin with a wash your car and your
hand signals. You need bodies have probably greeting of hello, body, not necessarily in
to be extra creative by adapted at this point. we Filipinos start with that order. This device
thinking like a five-year So having plush seats to kumain ka na ba? can blast away dirt,
old. Looking for a gas sleep in is something we Break out the dried grime, crusted mud,
station? A repair shop? can get used to. Park on mangoes and adobong and waxy deposits
Whip this out and start a deserted beach and mani and youll be best and then you can clean
doodling away. the sky is your ceiling. friends with any race. your SUV. Amazing!
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Car Culture CAR CLUB

Te am GTR

Pardon
our accent
Say annyeonghaseyo to
this group of tuners

heres strength in numbers

We like the clean
thats how the saying goes. The
interiors. The subtle
mods are just superb
T common misconception with
this, though, is that it only applies
when numbers start to hit the
thousands or millions. This isnt true; the same
strength can also be derived from a smaller unit.
Take the 20 or so members of Team Garrett
Turbo Racing: What it lacks in numbers, it more
than makes up for in passion and technical
know-how. These folks know their Hyundai
Accents like the backs of their hands, and have
played a significant role in promoting Korean
Who wouldve thought tuner culture in the Philippines. Whats more,
that these are little theyve successfully created awareness on
race machines, right? diesel-powered cars in local motorsport, having

WoRds BY EnRiCo MiGUEL sUBido PHoToGRAPHY BY JAMA RAMos sHoT AT THREE PARKAdE, BGC
entered several races and track days since they
got together in 2015.
Team GTR is a sub-group of the Team Accent
Philippines, but its unique in that its members
all have cars tuned by Garrett Turbo Racing in
Paraaque and Haksam Motors from Korea.
The result is a cadre of motorsport enthusiasts
who arent just keen on doing regular car-club
cLuB
JoInfreteHteo dropacbinyg
activities like EBs and meet-and-greets. They are
are focused on joining competitions and showing
Feel t Turbo R u and that their Korean subcompacts are the real deal
t yo
Garre uth to get d with when it comes to racing. Outside of the racetrack,
s o in t e
down ar acqua d their the Team GTR members love the Accent for its
o u r c R a n
y GT ts.
Team ed Accen great styling, power, and fuel economy.
tun As of now, the availability of Korean
aftermarket parts and support, compared with
the well-established Japanese network, is still
in its early stages. Through its efforts in racing
and in increasing awareness among its members,
Team GTR is making sure that the niche for
Korean cars stays relevant locally.
The Korean invasion may have started
long ago through music and TV dramas, but
these days, that influence is spreading among
gearheads and car tuners. The way new Korean
cars drive, theres very good reason to get into
them. Just ask Team GTRtheyll vouch for it.

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Car Culture REVOLUTION
AL MENDOZA
space
for sale
Philippine roads versus
Japans and Singapores
n Japan and in Singapore, you
cannot buy your own car if you do
I not have parking space for it. You
must first prepare a document,
properly notarized, as proof that
you have parking space for the vehicle you intend
to purchase. Otherwise, the car dealer will simply
shoo you away. Kaput. Simply put: No parking
space, no vehicle purchase.
So, in Japan and in Singapore, the element of
surprise in gifting your wife, son or daughter with
a brand-new car does not exist.
Takes the fun away? Well, in a way, yes
because it would appear a bit bothersome to
the recipient, who has to produce a document
attesting to ownership of parking space. This
document is to be presented by the gift-giver to
the car dealer as basis to start the processing of a
vehicle purchase. In fact, the recipient of the car
must be present during the transaction.
Funny, you think? Not to both countries. Over
there, you dont see any vehicle parked on the
streets, particularly at night. Doesnt that help in
decongesting traffic, one way or the other?
Now, consider: Over there, you dont see
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many houses with parking spaces. But generally,
in Japan and in Singapore, the house arent that
big to fully accommodate parking spaces, too.
Tell us: Where do you see their cars parked every
night, then?
In Japan, most cars are neatly deposited in
the parking lots of hotels and buildings, and in
vacant lands transformed into parking lots. Or
in makeshift parking spaces that are sometimes
seen protruding from the most unlikely parts
of an edifice or apartment. They have a way
of creatively erecting spaces out of virtually
nothing, just to be able to buy a car.
Arent their respective economies suffering
due to this stringent measure affecting
motorization, perhaps?
Not at all. Both Japan and Singapore are First
World. Despite strict parking laws, almost every
household there owns a car.
And isnt it supreme irony that in spite of the
highly prohibitive prices of maintaining parking
spaces in both countries, Japan continues to be
billed as the worlds number one carmaker? In
Singapore, meanwhile, luxury vehicles and sports
cars are seen zooming almost endlessly back and
forth on every road.
You ask: How can that be when a Japanese
or a Singaporean doesnt have as much latitude
and freedom to buy a vehicle, unlike you and me
here in the Philippines? The answer to that, of
course, is that unlike us, the Japanese and the
Singaporeans have the so-called moolah power,
given that their robust economies are nurtured
by good governance.
There are no cars parked on any street there,
unless theres a sign that allows pay parking. This
accounts for much fewer road jams, resulting in
sound traffic condition abetted by disciplined
drivers observing road courtesy to the hilt. Add
to that the orderly dispatching of public buses:
Each numbered bus stops only at its designated
loading/unloading shed to avoid overcrowding in
one particular stop.
And what is this no registration, no travel
policy bedeviling all of us again? Crazy, to say the
least. To begin with, how can you travel with your
car if it isnt registered? How can you drive out
of a dealerships premises with your purchased
car listed as unregistered? Can the LTO be
more creative, please, if not sensible enough
to know the difference between traveling and
gallivanting?
But back to the buses.
Over here, its free-for-all almost all the time.
Any bus can stop at any bus stop to load and
unload passengers. Because it often happens
that several buses jockey for positions in a mad
dash to scoop up as many passengers as possible,
accidents have become commonplace
sometimes resulting in fatalities to hapless
commuters.
The commission system has also been
cited as a major culprit in the topsy-turvy
world of our bus network. Because drivers are
paid by the hour, if not by the day, and handed
fat commissions should they amass more
passengers during their trips, they are almost
compelled to drive at breakneck speed, totally
disregarding basic rules of safe driving and
proper decorum.
It has long been proposed by many sectors
the commuting public, mainlythat a law must
be passed to make drivers salaries on a monthly
basis. But every time this is brought up, it gets
torpedoed just as fastby our lawmakers, no
less, whose ranks are infiltrated by crooks who
bow willingly to the whims and caprices of greedy
bus operators. Always, many bus owners do not
look after the welfare of the common people,
and they feed this evil mindset to our so-called
Any bus can
stop at any bus
stop to load
and unload
passengers
drafters of the lawaka congressmenwho, in
turn, oblige like lice-laden lapdogs.
Another shining example of how Japan values
road safety, and the well-being of a driver, is a law
prohibiting a bus driver to work two consecutive
days. Meaning, if he drives at least eight hours in
a single day, he will not be allowed to work the
next day.
I was witness to this myself. Covering the
Tokyo Motor Show in 2001 upon the invite of
Toyota Motor Philippines, I had befriended our
bus driver on the trip from Nagoya to Mount Fuji.
He was absent the next day, and when I inquired
why, our guide said, in accented English: Al-san,
our dlivel Hiroko-san needs to lest today.
He easily gets tired, Minako-san? I asked.
No, Minako-san answered. Japanese law
plohibits a dlivel to wok two consecutive days.
Ah, sou desu ne. Arigato, Minako-san.
You al welcome, Al-san.
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ERLE SEBASTIAN
AN Epic
ENvy
Our public transportation
really needs to catch up
visit to Hong Kong to catch the
one-night-only Metallica concert
A can give one an epic case of penis
envy. Metaphorically speaking,
that is.
One got to think this while lining up at one
of the many loos of the AsiaWorld-Expo Arena
along with black-clad Metallica fans looking to
piss the beer theyd been drinking while waiting
for the band to go on. Here, one must confess
to being an interloper among the heavy-metal
types with their long or spiked hair, boots, chains
and buckles, because the wifey is a head-banging
Metallica fan who is hiding in the corporate
world and still has the jones for Kirk Hammett.
But these metal-headssome graying, others
growing bald, a few youngish-looking if not
actually youngpatiently lined up to pee at a
Metallica concert. The loo was clinically clean,
and the orderly manner in which the mixed
crowd of locals, Caucasians and, yes, Filipinos
queued up got one into an envying mood.
Why cant one watch this WorldWired Tour at
home? Adding salt to that injury is that the tour
visited Singapore a few days later. Cant Manila
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host Metallica? Are Pinoy metal-heads not big
enough of a market for the likes of James Hetfield
and Lars Ulrich?
But that isnt what made one feel quite small
at the loo. Its how one got to the Arena that
brought out the feelings of inadequacy.
One stayed at a hotel that was a 20-minute
taxi ride to the Arena, which is but one of many
world-class venues at the AsiaWorld-Expo beside
the Hong Kong International Airport. From the
airport, one had an easy time finding the line for
the taxi to get to the hotel. The taxis were at least
nearly two decades old, but they were in great
condition. The drivers were mostly middle-aged
Formula 1 or WRC racer wannabes given the
way they always ran close or just above the speed
limit, but they always obeyed yield and stop
signs, and signaled for turns and lane changes.
And yes, the well-dressed drivers charge whats
on the meter.
(One writes this after a cramped ride in a
Manila taxi reeking of gas and cigarette smoke,
and driven by a demolition-derby aspirant
wearing a fake Stephen Curry jersey and
slippers. Oh, he drove like Curry amid swarming
defenders, with lots of feints, crossovers, and
sudden changes of speed.)
A cousin who also needed to tick watch
Metallica live off the bucket list claims he had no
problem taking the Hong Kong MTR train system
to the Arena from his hotel; there was a station
at the venue itself. Another friend took the bus
along with fans already priming themselves for
the concert by sharing cans of beers. There were
the regularly scheduled buses to the airport and
the venue, and other buses that event organizers
seemed to have chartered for concert goers. One
cant help noticing the huge number of buses,
some them double-deckers, at the expansive
parking lots around the venue.
After the concert, most people seemed to head
for the MTR station in no great rush, as if they
knew they could get onto a train with not much
of a wait, hassle or pushing. Others were heading
out to where the buses waited. The taxis were a
bit of a problem, but one decided to just walk a
kilometer or so to the airport taxi bays.
Going around Hong Kong the day after the
concert, one enjoyed the benefits of an efficient,
master-planned mass-transport system. From
Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong, one could
take a bus to the Sunny Bay Station and board the
train for Disneyland Resort, or make transfers
to head to other parts of the city. One could pay
for bus or train rides using Octopus cards that
may be bought and loaded at airport kiosks and
7-Eleven branches. And one could use the cards
at other shops and stores.
The convenience, the hassle-free rides, the
fast travel times on an efficient mass-transport
systemthose are the sources of ones
metaphoric penis envy.
One knows that Metro Manila is moving
toward where the Hong Kong mass-transport
system is right now. The MRT and LRT lines
already use what is locally called the Beep cards.
The point-to-point or P2P buses are also using
stored-value cards.
There is talk of extending the MRT and the
LRT, and adding more trains. The common
station linking SM North EDSA, TriNoma, and
these two lines is now at the design stage and
slated for construction before the year ends. The
government plans to use emergency powers to
facilitate the establishment of a more efficient
and convenient bus network in the city.
The question is, when will all these plans
come to fruition? It will take a very long time. In
the meantime, one will have to suffer epic envy
knowing Metallica could return to rock Hong
Cant Manila
host Metallica?
Why cant one
watch this tour
at home?
Kong, while Manila could only look forward to
another rocking Pat Boone night at Araneta.
As one writes this, its been months since the
administration came to power with promises
of solving most everything related to traffic and
commuting woes if given emergency powers.
But the legislative remains loath to grant
powers that would give carte blanche to the
executive to rescind existing contracts, negotiate
contracts, allocate and reallocate funds for
projects and plans without fear of being held
accountable if these are miscarried or are tainted
with corruption.
This may be understandable given how
transport authorities in the past administration
made a mess of the MRT and the LRT, and
contracted out such things as licenses plates
and drivers licenses that ended up being
declared illegal by the courts or voided by the
government auditors.

ery few events in motorsports
v
are as daunting as the 24 Hours
of Le Mans. Yet so strong is
the European home-court
advantage that only one non-
European has won it in modern times: The
Mazda 787B. It is also the only non-piston
powered racer ever to win. Surprisingly, despite
the rotarys gas-guzzling reputation, reliability
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and economy were instrumental in that victory.
Nobuhiro Yamamoto, director of
development for the MX-5, never would have
imagined working on such a car when he joined
Mazda in 1973. But his burning passion for the
rotary engine landed him a coveted spot on the
team, helping build the car that made history.
Nobuhiro Yamamoto
Mazdas main Miata man is a red-hot rotary rebel
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For years we raced in the 24 Hours of Le
Mans and finally won it in 1991, becoming the
only Japanese carmaker ever to do so, shares work credentials
Yamamoto. Sadly, the rotary was banned the RX-7, 787B, MX-5 (NB, NC
very next year. Still, he remains proud. The and ND generations), currently
787Bs win was a landmark achievement. I talk retired and acting MX-5
to journalists and owners from all over and the ambassador aka Mister MX-5
787B, with its famous four-rotor sound almost
always comes up. Everybody gets excited about favorite hobby
it. Thats the kind of car it is. The MX-5, of course
Asked about Mazdas future plans, he
continues: There has also been a lot of talk cars of choice
about a return to Le Mans since we unveiled MX-5 and Mazda Atenza
the RX-Vision at the Tokyo Motor Show in
2015. We know how much people would love
for that to happen. We certainly would.
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B.RAGODON
Past and Curious
Road construction through the years
oads around the world were
R
originally tracks that later
became trails. The arrival of the
wheel, first in ancient Sumer,
Mesopotamia, made traveling
more rapid and less strenuous. As commerce
grew, the tracks or trails were often flattened or
widened to accommodate human and animal
traffic. The Romans paved roads with gravel and
stones so mobilizations of troops even during the
rainy seasons werent hampered.
With the prevalence of horse-drawn carriages
and steam-operated vehicles, there was a
demand for better roads. The Good Roads
Movement was very influential in the US from
the 1870s to the 1920s. In the Philippines,
however, the Spaniards never bothered to
improve the road system. Most provinces were
not connected by roadsdeliberately done
to deter possible unification and rebellion.
To the end of the Spanish colonial period, the
Philippines had less than 1,600km of good roads,
and 2,600 bridges and culverts.
The first automobile arrived here in 1900. As
more cars arrived in 1902, there was a clamor for
From the arChives
1912
The Hupmobile with 2619 plate
number was registered to the local
government of Tayabas province.
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better roads. But no action was initiated by the
insular government. Many thoroughfares were
still in deplorable state. The idea of traveling
anywhere beyond the Manila City limit of three
miles was too ridiculous to be considered.
The Philippine Road law was enacted on July
13th, 1906. The Bureau of Public Works was
tasked to lead the construction of priority road
and bridge requirements of the government.
Construction of good roads leading north and
south of Manila immediately commenced.
In 1909, Governor-General Cameron Forbes
ordered further construction of roads and
bridges all over the country, especially in Luzon.
Routes from Southern Luzon to Northern Luzon
still had dead-end obstructions. The Alatco bus,
the first public bus in 1910, could do no more
than go around Bicol and Camarines provinces.
The Manila-to-Baguio route via Angeles,
Pampanga, was also non existent; travelers had
to follow the old Manila North Road via Manila,
Nueva Ecija, and Tarlac to reach Camp One
and beyond. Direct travel to Pampanga became
possible only after other sections of the Manila
North Road were finished in the 1920s. It was
1936
Naguilian Road lane demarcation were
half-buried stones. Opened in 1911, it was
the second route to Baguio via La Union.
renamed MacArthur Highway in 1961.
Miguel Lopez de Legazpi commissioned
the building of Cebus Colon Street in 1565.
Named after Columbus, it is the oldest street
in the country. Puente Colgante, a pedestrian
toll suspension bridge opened in 1852, became
the Quezon Bridge in 1940. Opened in 1905,
Kennon Road became the first route to Baguio
City. Manila streets were first to be concretized
in 1962. Planned in 1965, the Pan-Philippine
Highway made possible the Laoag-to-Zamboanga
route via RORO services. Lagusnilad, the first
underground pass, was inaugurated in 1966.
NLEX and SLEX were opened from 1968 to 1969.
San Juanico Bridge, which has connected Samar
and Leyte since 1973, is still the longest bridge in
the country.
The epic of road construction, maintenance
and standardization did not stop even after
20,780km completed by the end of 1935. A
decade ago, 216,016km were completed.
Traditional procedures are complemented by
modern methods for better highways, under- and
overpasses, inter-island bridges, and tunnels.
And definitely, more is to come.
1960
A Citroen 2CV traverses a forest road in
the 60s. We have it pretty good today,
dont you think?
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Celebrating the past
Porsche 718 Boxster
Words by Jason dela Cruz Photography by Mark Jesalva
Porsche brings back that
iconic number to highlight
the move to four cylinders
he Boxster is now
T turbochargedno
surprises there as it
takes after Porsches
911 Carrera range. Its a move thats
equally significant for the beloved
roadster, and based on the improved
performance of the turbod Carrera,
its easy to wax lyrical about how the
new Boxster should go.
But the biggest change apart from
going turbo is the number of cylinders
there are now four cylinders, or two
horizonatally opposed pairs. Thats a
pair short from what we normally know.
To further establish this drastic change,
Porsche has given the Boxster a new
name: 718 Boxster, referencing the 1957
718 RSK. Its a 1.5-liter four-cylinder
race car with a number of wins under its
belt, including first in class at Le Mans.
Sounds convincing. If theres one sports
car company that capitalizes on its
heritage, its Porsche.
To be honest, 718 Boxster is such
a long name, though. Its like calling
someone by his full name. Then again,
were used to saying 911 Carrera, 911
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PreMiuM roadSter
Rain aint gonna
stop play! We dig
the burgundy top
Targa, 911 Turbo, and so on. Since 718
Boxster doesnt roll off your tongue
in the same manner, youd be forgiven
for simply calling it Boxster. Now, lets
move on.
Powering this base variant is a
2.0-liter turbocharged flat-four,
delivering 300hp and 380Nm39hp
and 100Nm more than the normally
aspirated 2.7-liter flat-six it replaces.
For our market, we get only the PDK
dual-clutch gearbox. How can you tell windshield are the same.
a turbod Boxster from its naturally
aspirated predecessor? It comes with
bi-xenon headlamps with LED DRLs
THE RIVAL Just like the 991.2 Carrera lineup,
the 718 range gets the 918-derived Sport
Design steering wheel. To keep the
(LED headlamps with four-point DRLs price in check, however, multifunction
are optional), and larger and redesigned buttons on the wheel come as an
air intakes and inlets. option, so does the Sport Response
But the most obvious change is a Button. Other changes inside include a
new accent strip in gloss black with redesigned dashboard. Air-conditioning
3D-effect Porsche lettering, along vents are now round as opposed to the
with three-dimensional LED taillights old rectangular design. The gauges are
with four-point brake lights in black new, too, although you have to look
housing and clear frame. The rear closely to distinguish the difference. The
definitely looks much more aggressive. Jaguar F-Type Porsche Communications Management
Convertible
The previous model had softer edges Without the BMW Z4 system has crisper graphics and is
compared with the 718s sharper lines. and Mercedes SLK, simpler to use.
Only the hood, the trunk lid, and the this is the new foe. So, what does the turbo Boxster feel
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01 02 03 04 05
Like the 911 Its not too The 7in touch- The seating Put the roof
and the Macan, obvious, but screen has position is key down for a
the 718 Boxster the gauges better graphics to achieving perfect early-
gets its steering are new. Clue: and resolution, a beautiful morning or
wheel from 4,000rpm is now and is easier synergy with late-afternoon
the 918. at 12 oclock. to operate. the car. drive.
New black bits at the rear
add aggression to the 718.

like to drive? Its now more exciting in
the low revs. The rev range is practically
linear all the way to the 7,400rpm
redline, with a slight kick just before
you hit 3,000rpm. Throttle response is
immediateparticularly useful when
youre exiting a tight turn or a corner,
since you can be on the power instantly.
And to think this is just the base variant.
Its so good, it makes you wonder if you
really need the S variant.
The 718 sports a
new accent strip
and taillights
And the sound? This flat-four has a
rougher growl than the flat-six does, but
the tone isnt too far. For a four-cylinder,
its quite impressive. It actually still
sounds like an NA, without the whistling
or spooling drama.
This really is such a well-balanced
car, and its faster to boot. Even with the
additional power, theres no excuse to
not drive it neatly. The chassis is well-
sorted, steering is delightfully precise,
and the brakes are impressive, as youd
expect from the brand (one of the best
in the business). And apart from being
very balanced, the Boxster is easy to
keep in control. The suspension is
firm but not jarring. My wife loves it
its so composed that she understands
it when I say the car is so usable. Not to
mention the trunk volumeimportant
to women, mind you. This roadster can
put a midsize sedans trunk space to
shame.
The 718, um, Boxster is purposeful.
Engaging Sport mode and stepping on
the throttle (in a neat but accelerating
manner) will get the best out of the rev
band. The PDK shifts well on its own,
but if you want to take matters to your
own hands, shift via the paddles; the
gearbox tends to move up to the next
gear quickly given the healthier low-
to midrange. On the other hand, more
low-end torque provides for better
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efficiency, with the transmission
making better use of the available pull
and shifting gears (at around 2,000rpm)
when youre not pushing, even in Sport
mode.
Driven efficiently around town, the
Boxster returned around 8km/L. On the
highway, I managed to get 13.5km/L.
Its possible to achieve better numbers
still, but youll be putting the car to
waste if youre cruising well below
triple-digit speeds.
Yes, even the Boxster has now gone
the turbo route. As with the naturally
aspirated 911, it was bound to happen.
But by going four cylinders, Porsche
brings back a past glory and capitalizes
on what it already knows.
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The SPeCS
Price: P5,750,000
engine: 2.0-liter turbopetrol H4
Power: 300hp @ 6,500rpm
Torque: 380Nm @ 1,950-4,500rpm
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch
Layout/seating: RWD/2
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It is legend
Nissan GT-R
Words by Paulo Rafael Subido Photography by Vincent Coscolluela
A enlightening tryst
with a Japanese supercar.
Hey, its the GT-R!
he stars must have aligned
T for us when we started
putting this Road Heroes
Issue together. With this
totally wild lineup, the cherry on top of
the high-horsepower cake has to be the
Nissan GT-R. Its the last car we got to
drive before putting this issue to bed,
and it really gives us a totally different
idea of what supercars are all about.
Priced at a cool P7.35 million, the
GT-R undercuts Italian and German
supercars by a few million bucks. In
fact, you can score a GT-R for less than
half the asking price of a Ferrari or
Lamborghini, but still get the same kind
of mind-blowing performance. The
best part is that you can walk into select
Nissan dealerships and drive one home.
With the demand for the car on the rise,
however, theres a bit of a waiting list.
This is my first experience holding
the steering wheel of the GT-R, but Im
well aware of the badges storied past.
A visit to the Zama Nissan Heritage
Garage a few years back even brought
me up close and personal with the very
droolworthy early Hakosukas. The drift
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SPoRTS CouPe
Orange sells to older
buyers. Younger ones
prefer white or silver
scene here also has its share of gray-
market Skylines that compete and do
really well. Plus, we know of the success
of the GT-R badge in Japanese and
Australian touring-car race series.
Before the test drive, there were a
lot of preconceived notions. Fans call
this car the most awesome thing since
sliced bread, while its critics say its a
heavy machine with a host of electronic
nannies that isolate the pilot from a real
driving experience. Well, when the time
came to find out what the real deal was,
lets just say that I wasnt disappointed.
Its a very sophisticated car, thats for
THE RIVAL
sure, with a slew of buttons to press and
various display settings to choose from.
Because I only had the GT-R for one
night, I couldnt play with everything.
So, instead of giving you a rundown of
all the features like a brochure would,
let me just tell you what its like with all
the toggle switches for the suspension,
transmission, and Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) set to R-Mode. In this Porsche 911 Turbo S
Same displacement,
guise, the transmission shifts at its very similar horse-
quickest; the suspension is at its stiffest; power. The GT-R was
and VDC is primed for enthusiastic patterned after this.
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But how can you forget?

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Steering lock Instrumentation Vital engine Toggle switches Nissan didnt
to lock is rapid. was designed stats and even for transmission, scrimp on the
Feedback is to mimic the a real-time suspension interior. Leather
excellent. Use of meshing of g-meter. Its and VDC and carbon
paddles will get gears. Very like you are in a settings are fiber look good
you hooked. clever. fighter jet. found here. together.
The GT-Rs wheels are made
by Rays Engineering.

driving. I kept R-Mode on the whole
time.
For those who say that the GT-R
disconnects you from the road, this
is not true at all. The robustness of
the chassis and the reaction of the
dampers offer a genuine sports-car
feel. In other words, this car is raw, and
returns the kind of feedback expected
from a vehicle that was built to go fast.
On rutted surfaces you will feel every
pebblewhich is a good thing, because
when the road opens up and smoothens
out, the bond between driver and road is
fantastic. The steering, too, offers great
Even without the
badge, you know
what car this is
feel and steers with a very quick ratio.
It can get quite addicting.
We love the rawness of it. The
whirring of the auxiliary fans and the
metallic clunking of the differentials
(normal in any performance car with
a limited-slip) remind you that you
are in a focused and serious driving
instrument.
The stats can be intimidating. Zero to
100kph in 2.9sec, right up there with the
best of the best exotics. The engine, each
hand-built by one person, offers 562hp
that peaks at 6,800rpm, and 637Nm
from 3,300rpm to 5,800rpm. Theres a
turbo that hangs from each bank, except
the exhaust manifold and the turbo form
a single unit. This ensures that intake
and exhaust-gas flow is optimized, and
that there is no turbo lag throughout the
rev range.
Lightning-quick shifts from the six-
speed dual-clutch transmission happen
in 0.15secthe blink of an eye. Its a joy
shifting down and holding the gears,
but for the mad sprint to illegal speeds,
just put the transmission in Drive. Its
faster that way. Keeping things on the
ground is a very sophisticated AWD
system, with a transaxle/transfer case
mounted in the rear. You also get forged
aluminum wheels in 20in made by Rays
Engineering, high-performance Dunlop
run-flat tires, Brembo brakes, Bilstein
adjustable shock absorbers, a hand-built
titanium exhaust, and bracing made of
carbon-aluminum diecast steel. The
interior is as luxurious as it comes, too.
This is a technologically advanced
track-bred machine that not only turns
heads, but also delivers the goods at the
fraction of an exotic supercars price. If
only I had more than one night with the
GT-R. Maybe next time.
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Price: P7,350,000
Engine: 3.8-liter twin-turbopetrol V6
Power: 562hp @ 6,800rpm
torque: 637Nm @ 3,300-5,800rpm
transmission: 6-speed dual-clutch
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Merc of
the beast
Mercedes-Benz GLE 250d 4MATIC
Words by Niky Tamayo Photography by Christian Halili
With the GLE, Mercedes
finally puts some Sport
into its Sport Utility
m trying hard, oh so
I very hard, not to be
disappointed here. Not
because the GLE is a
particularly bad car. Far from it. Its
just that I was hoping to be in the
infinitely sexier GLE Coupepreferably
the AMG 45cutting up a winding
mountain road with wild abandon.
Instead, I am sitting in a base 250d, in
egregious Manila traffic, the proximity
sensors going off every few seconds
as scooters squeeze past the GLEs
fenders. Im stuck fine-tuning equalizer
settings while impatiently waiting for
my Hawaiian Spotify playlist to load.
Eventually, I give up and switch back to
fiddling with the radio tuner.
Such is life.
That said, there are much worse cars
to be stuck in traffic in than the GLE.
This facelifted M-Class replacement
is a very large, very spacious, very
luxurious vehicle. Marginally wider and
longer than its predecessor, it boasts
curvaceous and expressive styling.
Mercs sensual purity design language
gives it the family look without the
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Niky wanted the GLE
Coupe, but he has
two kids. Sorry, man
cookie-cutter feeling some luxury
marques suffer from. Wide fender
flares give credence to its X5-baiting
aspirations, while gaping air intakes and
suggestive power bulgesvisible from
the driver seathint at effortless power.
Of course, most luxury buyers
would not consider the 250ds 201hp
effortless, but 500Nm of torque and
nine gears make acceleration suitably
brisk. With so many gears to choose
from, youre never doing more than blind spotsa depressingly common
1,400rpm at a cruise, but youll never
hit ninth gear below 120kph. Mercedes
claims 0-100kph in 8.6sec, but the low-
THE RIVAL occurrence as you slog along EDSA.
Once out on the open highwayor,
better yet, a twisty and deserted road
speed torque makes it feel quicker. At the GLE comes into its element. This
triple-digit speeds, acceleration does may be a big SUV, but the handling is...
taper off. Given our ridiculously low nearly...epic. While the steering is not
city limits, though, how fast do you the last word in tactility, wind some
need to go? lock into it and theres a satisfying
The city, however, is a bit too heft, some strong self-centering, and a
cramped for the wide-shouldered delightful sharpness. Brapping through
GLE. Youll be using the bundled high- the gears via the paddles is engaging,
definition 360-degree parking camera but pointless. Sequential turbochargers
quite often in crowded parking lots, and BMW X5 keep turbo lag to a minimum, and the
Wed love to pit
the oddly narrow side mirrors make the Bimmer against transmission shifts perfectly fine by
you reliant on the blind-spot indicators the Merc to finally itself in Sport mode. Theres no Airmatic
to catch motorcycles lurking in your settle the score. suspension on this variant, which sports
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01 astonishingly good motor.

05

LIFE ON THE INSIDE Driving mode selector. We

simply left it in Sport.

01 02 03 04 05
Flat-bottomed Twin-binnacle Mercs column- New infotain- Supportive
leather steering gauges has mounted shifter ment screen leather seats
wheel is a carbon- frees up lots of sits higher up boast an
treat when fiber finish. The console space, in your line of impressive
back-road 260kph speedo but takes some sight. Killer range of
bombing. is optimistic. getting used to. sound. adjustment.
Optional five-spokes not quite
as sporty as AMG wheels.

a coin pocket where the Air controls
should go. It doesnt matter. The
standard suspension holds flat through
high-speed corners, with the ultra-wide
265/45 R20 Dunlop Sport Maxx GT tires
whispering ever so slightly at cornering
speeds where cheaper tires would be
howling away.
But entertainment doesnt begin and
end on those rare occasions you have
the road to yourself (thankfully). The
GLEs interior is dramatic and sporty,
with deep twin-binnacle gauges as well
as an amazingly wide range of electric
steering and seat adjustments (for both
You dont get this
much space with
the coupe variant
A good mix
between sport
and luxury here
driver and front passenger) allowing
you to get comfortable, whatever your
size. A multi-mode control puck lets
you select from a variety of steering
and transmission mode combinations.
While both do feel sharper in Sport, the
GLE drives nicely enough in Comfort.
The revised COMAND infotainment
screen (still not touch-activated)
gives you access to a bevy of functions,
including SMS and call integration. The
Harman Kardon sound system lacks
that last iota of bombastic bass, but its
wonderfully crisp and powerful, anyway.
The GLE is an LED wonderland,
with vari-colored daytime running
lights and ambient interior lighting.
The lit cupholders are particularly
cool, turning red or blue depending
on whether youve activated the
surprisingly effective drink heater or
cooler functions.
And while I might still be sore about
not getting a crack at the sleek coupe
variant, my passengers were perfectly
happy with the SUVs expansive back
seat and high roofline. This benefit
extended into the enormous trunk, with
its flat loading floor, standard tonneau
cover, and automatic hatch.
Gripes? Surprisingly few. The
COMAND screen, though more
polished and intuitive than in past
Mercs, could still get fiddly at times, and
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the unusual secondary control layout
takes some getting used to. Then theres
the auto-stop system, which works a
treat saving fuel, but is occasionally
rough on restarts. And while NVH is
generally excellent, the huge tire-and-
wheel combo klumpfs around a bit over
rougher roads. Good reason to spec
down to the base 19in wheels, I think.
In the end, the GLE, though not quite
the last word in sport or utility, gives
enough of bothalong with expressive
stylingto satisfy all but the most jaded
buyers. Its not quite your grandfathers
Mercedes, but given the stodgy design
and dynamics of past Merc SUVs, thats
no bad thing. This new GLE is a fully
modern SUV, ready and raring to go.
GEArbOx
the SPeCS
Price: P5,190,000
engine: 2.1-liter turbodiesel I4
Power: 201hp @ 3,800rpm
torque: 500Nm @ 1,600-1,800rpm
transmission: 9-speed automatic
Layout/seating: 4WD/5
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True
hey say firsthand something else. My classmates family

T knowledge is the best

kind of knowledge. While
not many of us have this
privilege, I feel like Im in a good position
had a beige one with brown stripes back
when we were in fifth grade. And so my
love affair with this SUV started. I had
wanted one ever since.

appeal to share what its like to be a Pajero

Mitsubishi Pajero GLS 3.2 Di-D
Words by Jason dela Cruz
Photography by Igor Maminta
The iconic SUV sticks to its
original reason for being
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owner. I own a Gen 1, and Ive been happy
with it ever since I acquired it from a
friend 10 years ago. Maintenance is easy,
parts are aplenty, and theres a sense of
dignity wherever I go with it, because its
one of the original SUVseven before the
term was coined.
A brief history: The nameplate
celebrates its 35th anniversary next
month. The five-door version followed a
year after, in 1983. It entered our market
in 1987. At the time, the Pajero already
offered a sense of luxury, but it was
extremely capable if needed. Sentras,
16-valve Corollas, and the pagong
Lancers were all the rage; if you could
afford more luxury, the Galant and Cefiro
were the way to go. But the Pajero? It was
The Pajero has stuck to the same
formula for each generation, managing to
avoid getting sucked into to the cute-ute
direction just to attract a wider crowd. It
has already earned an important status,
with a rich Dakar Rally heritage to match.
In my possession for three weeks
is the latest version. The profile is still
as distinctiveeven more remarkably
similar parked beside my Gen 1. Helping
it keep up with the times are an updated
bumper-integrated chrome grille, HID
headlamps, LED daytime running
lamps, and a new set of 18in alloys. At
the rear, the spare tire cover with a rear
foglight looks very seamless with the
exterior design. Finishing the look are
claddings and side steps. A large sunroof,
meanwhile, makes the Pajero feel like the

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Fold the third and second

rows for lots of cargo space.
03
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LIFE ON THE INSIDE Thanks to VGT, this Pajero

has 26hp and 68Nm more.

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Hydraulic Classic or Aluminum In case your Shift knobs are
steering trumps modern? The pedals reflect mobile phone wrapped in
electric steer- gauges and the Pajeros signal is acting leather, match-
ing in terms of the 2WD/4WD sporty charac- up,the GPS ing the leather-
firmness and indicator look ter. Its rally- navigation can wrapped
feedback. very familiar. bred, after all. be very helpful. steering wheel.
High perch + great visibility
= commanding view

of course. Theres a 10-way power-
adjustable driver; four-way power
adjustment for the front passenger seat;
a multi-information display that shows
a compass, a tire-pressure monitor, fuel
economy, drive range, average speed,
outside temperature, and off-road
Mention this SUV essentials like elevation and barometer;
and the thought of and a multimedia with GPS navigation
luxury isnt far behind
as well as Bluetoothperfect for playing
endless music via Spotify.
In the second row is plenty of
legroom, and you can recline the seat
to make the journey more comfortable.
The third row is fold-flat and rotates
upward to maximize the space. This
bench is best for kids, though. Keeping
your occupants cool is air-conditioning
for each row.
The most significant upgrade,
however, is under the hood. The 3.2-liter
diesel engine now has a variable-
geometry turbo, upping the power
from 163hp to 189hp, and torque from
373Nm to 441Nm. As a result, turbo lag
is eliminated at low to midrange revs,
with maximum torque kicking in at
2,000rpm.

The shape has pretty

THE RIVAL much stayed the same

over a 35-year span

Exceed model in the Japanese market.

Theres also a choice of two-tone color
schemeschampagne/green or silver/
gray. Its a detail that pays tribute to
the past.
Inside, it likewise feels similar to
the first model, making me feel right
at home straight away. The seating and
driving position, the gauge cluster, the Toyota
Land Cruiser Prado
visibility, and the rest of the interior It has likewise been
layout are all very familiarbut held in high regard
matched with modern amenities, over the years.

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You buy a Pajero because you
want one. End of argument
In light to moderate city traffic,
the SUV returned around 8km/L. On
the highway, it yielded 12.5-13km/L.
These figures are in fact lower than
those indicated on the trip computer.
With about 603km covered during my
long-term stint, I only had to fuel up
once, with half a tank to spare when
I handed the car back. Coupled to the
engine is the INVECS-II five-speed
automatic, which is smooth and
contributes to efficiency, thanks
to Optimum Shift Control that
provides the ideal balance between
Gearbox
ThE SPECS
Price: P2,770,000
Engine: 3.2-liter turbodiesel i4
Power: 189hp @ 3,800rpm
Torque: 441Nm @ 2,000rpm
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Layout/seating: 4Wd/7
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power and efficiency.
While the Pajero is usually chauffeur-
driven, its definitely fun behind the
wheel, too, given its rally heritage. The
hydraulic steering offers very good
feel, with the right amount of firmness.
Handling is sharp, thanks to the
monocoque body and the coil springs
via a front double-wishbone and rear
multi-link suspension setup. Equally
important is the ridesoft but not too
pillowy. If you want to take the road less
traveled, Super Select 4WD-II is one
of the most capable four-wheel-drive
systems in the business.
As an owner, I can attest to the
Pajeros positive ownership experience
and bulletproof reliability. With regard
to this latest model, theres no reason to
think it would be otherwise. The Pajero
community is fairly large, and parts can
be sourced from Mitsubishi-specific
shops and online portals.
Heres something to consider: The
current chassis is now 16 years old, and
the nameplate will eventually be killed.
Will it make a comeback? No one knows
Still unmistakably
a Pajero, even
with modern bits
for sure. Instead of developing a next-
generation model, Mitsubishi Motors
Corporation will concentrate on the US
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market. On top of that, company CEO
Osamu Masuko pointed out that theyre
axing the model because developing a
new chassis along with new engines and
transmissions will be very expensive.
So, the question is: Why would you
pick the Pajero over the latest crop of
SUVs, particularly its smaller Montero
Sport sibling? The Pajero costs P2.770
million compared with the top-spec
Montero Sport 4x4 GT at P2 million.
The Monty features better tech: smaller-
displacement and more efficient
MIVEC engine, eight-speed automatic,
and push-start ignition, just to name a
few, and perhaps better interior space,
versus the Pajeros aging engine, five
gears, and a cramped third row.
Theres nothing the Montero Sport
cant do that the Pajero can. It has
inherited its elder siblings off- and on-
road capabilities, and it clearly makes
more sensecheaper, newer tech, more
space. But the Pajero isnt for those
who want the latest technology. Its for
those who understand the iconic SUV,
and appreciate the significance of the
nameplate. You buy one because you
want one. That last line alone sums up
the argument.
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Betty and Veronica
Audi R8 V10 Plus vs. McLaren 570S
Words by JV Colayco Photography by Igor Maminta
The Audi R8 can adapt
its drive-mode settings
automatically
ude, its like Im driving an
D A4. Its so easy! But when
you get out and look back
at the car, thats when you
realize...wow!
Yet once I was alone with the car
later that day, with Drive Select in the
most aggressive Dynamic setting, I
found myself charging up to the V10s
8,500rpm redline, gaining speed with
a ferocity that can make you feel more
like a passenger than a driver. That
the R8 can change its persona so
dramaticallygenteel Dr. Jeckyll one
moment, feral Mr. Hyde the nextis
truly its party piece.
Thats what makes modern supercars
like this so compelling. Gone are the
days when owning one meant having to
live with compromises, trading usability
for excitement.
Any bona fide gearhead knows the
V10 from the old model was borrowed
from the Lamborghini Gallardo. This
new R8s relationship to the Huracan
the Gallardos successoris even
closer: The cars not only share the same
engine, but are also based on the same
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hybrid aluminum-carbon-fiber chassis.
But the headline is that the mighty V10
is finally fully uncorked. The R8 gets the
same 610 galloping horses as its pricier
Italian cousin.
Acceleration is savage, that normally
aspirated V10 popping and crackling
on the overrun and delivering one of
the most exhilarating hits of octane-
laced adrenaline money can buy. It is an
experience owners arent likely to tire
of, long after the new-car smell has
worn off.
It retains all the user-friendliness
of the original R8, too. Visibility is
great for a mid-engined car, and when
your rearward view is limited while
parking, you can lean on Audis excellent
reversing camera and proximity sensors.
User-configurable drive modes became
vogue about a decade ago, when Sport
buttons began to appear on many
performance cars, but Audi has taken
this to the extreme in the R8.
Steering, exhaust, suspension and
transmission can be individually set
in Comfort, Dynamic or Auto (which
adjusts on the fly, depending on what
You just have to take a
step back and realize
the tech impact
the car thinks youre doing).
This isnt a gimmick, either. Putting
those MagneRide dampers in Comfort,
for instance, produces a noticeably
softer ride. The same setting for steering
allows for easy one-hand operation
of the wheel. And in its relaxed mode,
the dual-clutch tranny delivers
butter-smooth gear changes while
short-shifting to keep engine revs
and therefore NVHto an absolute
minimum. Pressing the checkered-flag
button on the steering wheel turns
everything up to maximum-attack
mode, unleashing the terrifying beast.
It may have less room in the front
luggage compartment (a penalty of the
Quattro drivetrain) than the McLaren,
but the Audi is easier and more pleasant
to drive on a daily basis than any of
German-engineer- its competitors. In fact, it only loses
ing gets us every points for absolute practicality to the
single time 911 Turbo. This car makes a compelling
case for being the all-around, everyday
supercar.

The McLaren 570S is the
most affordable in the line,
and can be daily-driven
he average person with
T only a passing interest
in cars has probably
never heard of McLaren.
This isnt surprising, because even
if the iconic McLaren F1 released 25
years ago is largely regarded as the
greatest supercar ever made, the British
carmaker has only really been in the
business of selling cars since 2011.
The 570S is part of its entry-
level Sports Series. It is not just the
affordable McLarenit is also
meant to be usable on a daily basis,
and therefore has the R8 clearly in its
crosshairs.
If McLaren had a Philippine
presence, the 570S should be at least
10% more expensive than the R8,
depending on options. But dont think
entry-level equals poverty-spec, in and out of the 570S is awkward at
because the car gets a very similar
carbon-fiber monocoque and 3.8-liter
twin-turbo V8 found in the limited
and ultra-expensive675LT and P1.
Conservatively rated at 562hp, the
570S gives away 48 ponies to the R8 in
the power stakes. Being turbocharged,
though, it enjoys a meatier torque curve:
600Nm is available earlier at 5,000rpm,
versus the R8s 560Nm at 6,500rpm.
Throw in a weight advantage of over
200kg thanks largely to that all-carbon
tub and a simpler rear-wheel drivetrain,
and it is the British car that ends up
ahead not just in the power-to-weight
arithmetic, but also in a straight line.
Then there are those dihedral doors.
While the Audi is no generic-looking
machine, next to the McLarens taught,
muscular bodywork and otherworldly
styling, it begins to struggle for
attention. And once those dihedral
doors gracefully swing up and out,
like some giant alien robotic beetle
spreading its wings, its game over for
the German.
They do come at a price. Getting
best, and downright clumsy at worst.
It emphasizes a theme that becomes
obvious once youve spent a little time
with the car: The 570S is nowhere near
as user-friendly as the R8.
Its sometimes in the littlest things
that you realize this. The Audi is as
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Wed like to see more
of these on our streets.
Please hear our prayers
easy to jump into and maneuver as a
garden-variety Japanese sedan. Which
doesnt mean that the McLaren is hard
to drive. The steering, though, is just
that bit heavier, the transmission isnt
as immediately intuitive (its operated
via buttons on the center console), and
the graphics on the reversing camera are
low-res and less informative.
But it is the Brit that is the more
athletic of the two. Power is never a
panacea for weight, and driving the 570S
back to back with the R8 proves this. The
McLaren feels lighter on its toes, more
eager to change direction; it shrinks
around you and makes you feel at one
with it. Sure, theres noticeable turbo
lag at lower revs, and its transmission
isnt as scalpel-sharp as the Audis. But
keep the motor in its sweet spot and the
The drama is entire package comes together with a
expected, and this cohesion the Audi simply cannot touch.
car delivers it The McLaren is nimbler, but its rear-
wheel drivetrain demands more of
the driver.
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the sheetmetal.

05

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we say more?

01 02 03 04 05
Steering wheel Massive virtual Checkered flag A bit of Sumptuous,
is like mission cockpit changes button means redundancy two-toned
control with appearance business. Its with the diamond
buttons galore. depending on called the paddles, but the stitched leather
Drive mode the settings. So Huracan option to shift gives the R8 a
select is here. very cool. button. Hmm. here is good. luxurious feel.
Small wing yet big on
performance.

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01
Its all about keeping things
as light as possible.

05

04

02

Turbocharged engine has

solid delivery.
LIFE ON THE INSIDE
01 02 03 04 05
Steering wheel Huge door Android-based Active panel The interior isnt
is opposite of sills are result driver interface is a McLaren lacking in fit
Audi. Just the of super-light works, but it is signature. Two and finish,but
horn and no carbon nowhere as slick knobs control this is the more
buttons for monocoque. as what is on powertrain and focused interior.
driving purity. Ingress is tricky. the R8. suspension. Sweet.
Open the doors and its game
over. Impact, baby.

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THE VERDICT
Gearbox audi r8 V10 Plus McLaren 570S
he Audi R8 and the McLaren Price P17,800,00 (est.) sub-P20,000,000 (est.)
Engine 5.2-liter DOHC V10 3.8-liter DOHC V8
T 570S are both fantastic cars,
and anyone having to choose
between the two is in an
Type
Capacity (cc)
petrol
5,204
twin-turbopetrol
3,799
Maximum output 610hp @ 8,250rpm 562hp @ 7,400rpm
utterly enviable position. Maximum torque 560Nm @ 6,500rpm 600Nm @ 5,000-6,500rpm
Both fulfill their briefs as performance Transmission 7-speed dual-clutch 7-speed dual-clutch
cars and daily drivers (that guarantee Brakes (front/rear) carbon ceramic discs carbon ceramic discs
the best parking spot outside the club) Front suspension double-wishbone double-wishbone
incredibly well. The difference, however, Rear suspension double-wishbone double-wishbone
is in their emphases. The 570S is made by Wheels 20in alloy 19in /20in alloy
racing engineers that have thought long Tires (front/rear) 245/30 R20/305/30 R20 225/35/R19/285/35/R20
Dimensions L/ W/H (mm) 4,426/1,940/1,240 4,530/2,095/1,202
and hard about how to make a racing car
Wheelbase (mm) 2,650 2,670
usable every day, while the R8 is made by Curb weight (kg) 1,640 1,344
people who make everyday cars as their Power to weight ratio (hp/ton) 371.951 418.154
bread and butter, but still know a thing Fuel-tank capacity (liters) 83 72
or two about injecting some motorsports
DNA into their range topper.
The rational, more sensible choice,
of course, is the Audi. It is Betty to the buy such a car to feel alive: on track, or on
McLarens Veronicathe pretty, well- a favorite stretch of empty road early on a
rounded girl whom you take home to weekend morning.
meet the family, yet who still knows how For that hot night out on the town, its
to let her hair down and party. But one Veronica you want. She may throw the
doesnt really buy a ridiculously expensive occasional tantrum and that miniskirt is
supercar to be sensible and practical. And sure to raise your mothers eyebrow, but
the reality in the Philippines is, youre not boy, those Saturday nights are going to be
going to take your 600hp toy on the daily memorable. Its a tough choice to make,
commute to work, even if you could. You no doubt.

Anyone having to
choose between
the two is in an
enviable position

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 Ferrari 488 Spider
You know, some of my
clients say that this car
is just too fast,
says Marc Soong, executive director of Autostrada Motore,
the official distributor of Ferrari in the country. I think
nothing of the statement as we unload the magnificent
Ferrari 488 Spider from the flatbed truck and pull the
tailored-to-fit felt cover off it. Because in the world of
supercars, how can something be considered too fast?
The entire Top Gear Philippines team12 people in all,
including the video group and our internis out in full force
for this cover shoot, and with good reason: Its the first time
we are featuring a red-blooded Ferrari as our cover car. Our
playground is a privately owned ranch with its own set of
tree-lined roads away from the public. Here, we can let the
Prancing Horse loose. And we get two days to do what we
want! But before that, Marc has to introduce all of us to the
newest car in his stable.
Yes, I know Ferraris are damn quick, but too fast? Really?
I was under the impression his clients want cars that can hit
ludicrous speeds in world-record times. Supercars belong
in the highest echelon of automotive engineering. They
are at the peak of all things good in our car-crazy sphere. At
this level, no expense is spared. Mad scientists are tasked
to deliver the highest horsepower and torque figures, and
Raise the nose with a
the cars that take form on their drawing boards become the
push of a button. We desktop wallpapers of young kids. (Do people even print
dont fear humps posters anymore?)
And if these cars arent fast out of the box, Ive even heard
of dudes who strap twin-turbos to their V10 Lamborghinis,
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for crying out loud. There are some guys who live for
extreme performance.
Anyway, Im Marcs first passenger as we maneuver
through some dirt roads and find our way to the asphalt. The
road is clear. He turns the manettino dial on the steering
wheel to Race mode, and before I can even react, he pins the
go-pedal to the floor.
Now, for those of you who have never experienced this
kind of acceleration before, the feeling is very much like the
launch of the Full Throttle roller coaster in Six Flags Magic
Mountain. If you havent ridden that, then imagine yourself
strapped to the nose of a Boeing 747 taking off. If you arent
prepared for this kind of sensory onslaught, I swear to the
gods of motor oil that the scenery will distort from the brute
force of the acceleration. You will get tunnel vision, man.
Before I can even mouth the words holy shit, Marc is
already on the carbon-ceramic brakes and slowing down
from well over 180kph. On paper, the 488 Spider can go from
zero to 100kph in 3sec. The dash from 100kph and beyond?
Those stats tell a different story all together, and the verbal
reactions to them might not be a good idea to print. Lets just
say its ridiculously fast.
We put a GoPro in the cockpit and Marc takes the team
for taxi rides. All our facial reactions are immortalized on
video. You can see this on our Facebook page, and its good
for a few laughs. I cant think of any other car that can make
people react this way. You see, from the moment you look
at the car in the metal, to when you slip into the super-low
seats, to when you press the engine start button, to when
you finally take offeach moment is an event. Thats the
mystique of the Ferrari brand. Its just magic. Even the most
jaded motoring journalist will be smitten by a Ferrari. We all
are for the entire duration of the two-day shoot.
 If the roof folds down,
keep it down. Youll hear
the engine much better

Clever key holder for

that oh-so-special key.
Its a Ferrari, baby!

Only the finest leather is

used in the 488 Spider. It
can handle the elements

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 Ferrari 488 Spider The center-mounted
tachometer is a joy to
behold. Revs will rise

What we have
at our disposal
is 660hp and
760Nm...
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 The reason the 488 is such an important car in
Ferraris history is that the engine has gone turbo. This is
sacrilege for some of the tifosi, who thought there was no
way this would ever happen. It is unthinkable for a Ferrari
not to have its spine-tingling, naturally aspirated wail at
full-open throttle. That soundtrack is part of the brands
signature! The last of the naturally aspirated V12 and V8
models are being bought up as collectors items now.
Yes, we will miss those engines, but times are changing.
Emissions standards are tightening up. Even the great
Ferrari has to adapt. But instead of viewing the 488 as an
aberration, consider that the performance of the new-
generation engines cannot be ignored or denied. Theres just
so much wizardry that goes into engineering and building
the twin-turbocharged V8 motor, and the figures are
amazing for 3.9 liters of displacement.
There is zero turbo lag. Acceleration is brutal and
instantaneous in any gear and from anywhere in the rev
range. The best part is that Ferrari will still continue
to manufacture cars in this day and age of super-strict
emissions standards. The 488 passes with flying colors. It
is a huge step in the direction toward cleaner motoring
without sacrificing performance. In fact, the gain over the
older naturally aspirated V8 is already massive. What we
have at our disposal is a jaw-dropping 660hp and 760Nm.
Marc opens his door, gets out, and motions for me take
the driver seat. Im scared, to be quite honest. Ive driven my
share of supercars, but the 488 is a mythical creature. And
after what I have just experienced, Im not sure what to do.
Id be happy to just pootle alongthe road manners of the
Theres carbon fiber car are excellent, by the way, thanks to the damper settings
everywhere. This is a
cutting-edge ride which can be selected for rough roads. But Im sure Marc
wont approve. So, I decide to just let the 488 rip.
Except it doesnt go as planned. Committed to
flooring it, I completely forget we are still in manual mode,
and I end up pegging the rev limiter in first gear! Dyahe,
dude. Marc doesnt mind too much and he switches the
transmission to Drive for me. Game on! I cant push the car
as hard as he does, because once the speed begins to rise,
I cant contain my hysterical laughter. The feeling of the
scenery blasting pastand how the tunnel vision effect
happensis just unreal.
Having the roof down amplifies the experience as the
engine and exhaust notes ring toward the heavens. The
guttural tone sounds great. It can be addictive, thats for
sure. This car is like having a thrill ride parked in your garage,
ready any time you feel the need, or when the road opens up.
Im pretty sure the 488 is too much car for me and I will get
into a lot of trouble with something this monstrous.
But make no mistake: Its easy to handle. You dont need
to be a professional to take it to your own personal limits
because theres a host of traction and stability control
programs that have been honed on a Formula 1 simulator.
Specific gear ratios combined with variable torque
management deliver fast shifts. The side slip angle control
system (SSC2) delivers longitudinal acceleration out of
corners (think controllable power oversteer), while the
SCM3 magnetorheological dampers give the driver a better
feeling of control or comfort when required. Finally, a
sophisticated electronic stability program provides ABS
intervention in low-grip situations. If you have the balls, you
can turn all these off with a flick of the manettino. We dont
even dare.
We end the two-day shoot by parking the 488 Spider
at the center of a horse corral. We joke around by holding
whips, pretending the Ferrari is a thoroughbred that needs
to be broken in. Poignant, really, because this car truly is the
fastest thing I have ever driven. It does beg the question:
Whats the next level to this?
Trust us when we say the mad scientists in Maranello are
probably already working on that. Surprise us, Ferrari. We
expect nothing less from your storied factory.
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Under
the skin

The all-new Subaru Imprezas

advances go beyond its body
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 Subaru Impreza

ost carmakers, when they lights, body creases on the sides, door-mounted
introduce an all-new mirrors for better visibility. In contrast to many designs

M
model, first hype up the
vehicles looks. They cite an
interesting element here, a
taut line there. They reveal
a new wheel design as if
theyve reinvented, well,
the wheel. The latest car is
an order of magnitude better than the old one, they say.
Never mind if its just a mid-cycle facelift.
Subaru isnt most carmakers. Just before launching
the all-new Impreza, the company released teaser
photosof the cars chassis. This platform would be the
basis of nearly all of its upcoming vehicles. Promised are
advances in safety, packaging and handling.
Of course, this frame comes with the most im-
portant factor: a completely new body. Nothing too
unusual herethe next Impreza displays classic sedan
proportions and features. The pertinent pieces are
there, as if they were items on a checklist: sensible-
looking face, beady headlamps, LED daytime running
nowadays, the grille is simple: a small trapezoid,
afforded a touch of sportiness with the winglike Subaru
logo cluster, and black wire-mesh insert. Theres also a
pronounced air dam molded as part of the front bumper.
Alloys are the standard 17in units on the top-of-the-line
2.0-liter variant.
Perhaps the biggest challenge that will face Motor
Images salespeople is that the front looks similar to
the previous cars at first glance. Then you look again,
and the new car seems to squat closer to the ground. It
is lower, by 10mm. You get to the side view, and you see
that the new car looks longer. The rear marks the biggest
difference, with the horizontally oriented taillights
helping to make the Impreza look wider.
Its all neat and predictably understated, if perhaps
lacking a bit of pizzazz. In the competitors looks
department, theres one big challenge, and it wears
a big H badge. The new Civic rewrote the rulebook
Alloys arent a crazy size,
and thats something we where styling is concerned, and Honda came up with
appreciate very much a compact sedan thats edgy and dramatic. Once you

This car begs to be

driven around corners
swiftly. Any takers?

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Center of gravity is even
lower this time around.
You will feel the change
see a Civic, your eyes cant help but lock onto it. By
comparison, the Impreza plays it safe.
The car continues the conventional but handsome
theme when it comes to the interior. Its as gray as
Batmans wardrobe in here, with some matte-metallic
inserts to break the monotony. The shapes, though,
look engaging. Vents, steering-wheel spokes, and gauge
cluster all share angular design cues. At the center is a
large 8in touchscreen that controls the infotainment
system. Connectivity should be excellent, given that
the system includes both Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto software. You can pipe in your calls or favorite
soundtrack via Bluetooth.
Theres about an inch more space between the
Subarus axles, and indeed, rear knee room has
benefited from this. Photographer Alfred Mendoza,
aka Size 14, could fit in the seat behind the drivers
perch when the latter is adjusted to his driving position,
without being uncomfortable. Theres plenty of foot
space under the front seat, but the floor isnt completely
flat, what with the trademark Subaru driveshaft bump
in the middle. Its definitely roomier, with Subarus
American arm claiming that the new Impreza has the

the carmaker
released teaser
photos of the
new chassis
As always, the Impreza
offers a driver-centric
cabin. Lets hit the road
biggest passenger space in its class.
With the large key fob in our pocket, we push the
starter button. The result is mostly silence, as the
2.0-liter boxer-four fires up. The engine is reportedly
80% new, with the changes aimed toward delivering
better torque and fuel efficiency. Power is a relatively
modest 154hp, with 196Nm of torque. The engine is
mated with a CVT that has also been revamped, with a
wider spread of gear ratios for improved acceleration.
Off the line, the Impreza wont scorch the pavement.
Takeoff is decent, though, with a notable increase in
low-end torque. The familiar paddle shifters are there
behind the steering wheel, should you wish to order up a
lower gear ratio.
Youll have to wait till about 2020 for Subaru to come
up with a WRX version. The standard Impreza sedan,

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Subaru Impreza
Engine: 2.0-liter H4
Power: 156hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque: 196Nm @ 4,000rpm
Transmission: CVT

and even its XV derivative, was never noted for its

acceleration. Where Subaru does shine is in its handling
and cornering. This is mostly due to the engines
180-degree V-angle, with the mass of the engine aligning
The tiny details with the cars bumper. The low-mounted engine gives
are a delight once Subarus a more planted feel around corner. The new
you notice them
Impreza goes lower stillits reckoned to have a center
of gravity 5mm lower than the previous models. Our
maneuvering is limited but the handling still provokes a
smirk or two.
The other half of the Subaru handling equation
is the symmetrical all-wheel drive, with major drive
components mounted on either side of the cars

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 So whats next for
Subarus all-new compact
sedan? With a new engine
and platform, here are
some things we can look
forward to:

Those who have grown
to love the edgy lines
wont be disappointed
centerline. All Imprezas will of course have all-wheel
drive as standard.
When Subaru first launched the hatchback version
of the Impreza, the question was: Where is the sedan?
Now that the sedan is taking a bow, the inevitable
query would be: Where is the hatch? The short answer:
Nowhere, for now. The Philippine market will only get
the sedan, and in top-variant form at first. The sleek-
looking hatchback will be sacrificed in favor of the taller
XV version, perhaps to be seen later in the year.
Where the Impreza delivers the biggest improve-
ment is in its ride quality and comfort. The previous car
had a firm ride, and whether you found that desirable
or not would depend on your age and perhaps the
condition of your back. The new car seems to absorb
bumps with more compliance. The chassis is key to this
feature: Its rigidity is up 50% compared to the outgoing
models, thanks to joints that are both glued and welded.
The Impreza makes first use of this platform, but it
will also be the basis of bigger, more luxurious vehicles
like the next-generation Legacy and Outback, and an
upcoming seven-seat crossover. The Subaru Global
Platform is also meant to take alternative-propulsion
assemblies, like a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain.
The latest Impreza is not so much a pretty wrapper
for what is underneath a mundane product. What weve
constantly felt with the new car is that Subaru has spent
the most effort on what lies beneath, on a new platform
that can deliver the goods both on good roads and bad,
and in all weather conditions. All it takes is a corner or
two to appreciate that.
The XV version
Far outstripping the popularity of
the previous Impreza sedan was its
crossover sibling. Expect the all-new XV
to debut later this year.
Eyesight
Subarus all-seeing computer eye can
automatically brake the car in case
the driver becomes incapacitated
or inattentive. The US IIHS safety
organization as well as Japanese senior
drivers like the added safety.
WRX
Were certainly not satisfied with 156hp,
and its obvious that the Impreza chassis
can handle more power. The 240hpor
300hpturbocharged horses sound just
about right.
Hybrid and electric version
Subarus new platform is designed to
easily fit a hybrid or electric drivetrain.
But high cost and questions about
floodproofing will limit their appeal.
Hatchback
The hatchback wont be arriving, in
favor of the taller XV. But we can hope,
cant we?
You get the familiar
design cues with some
surprising new details

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 Car Porn raCing

Who is

Its really no secret. Step into her world

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 Car Porn raCing
ar Porn Racing has raised the bar when it
comes to the fit, finish and attitude of project
C cars in the Philippines. Every completed car
that drives out of the garage becomes a
celebrity of sorts, and weve even heard people
say that the RWB Porsche creations made at
the shop by Akira Nakai himself are rolling works of art. But
theres more to the story of Car Porn Racing than its partnership
with RWB.
Meet Angie King, the creative force behind the Car Porn
Racing brand. We are sure you know of this pillar of the
aftermarket scene, but if not, heres a little backgrounder. Not
many people know that Angie has her roots in circuit racing. Fresh
out of high school, she became the racing director of Red Line
Racingone of the most popular tuner shops back in the 90s.
We would be at Subic International Raceway five days a week and
Id be driving on the track a lot, she recounts.
Her baseline of driving knowledge came from Joey Almeda,
Kirk Arambulo, and other circuit-racing mainstays. These guys
taught me, Angie shares. They let me drive their cars and they
let me ride with them. Angie picked up the skills and joined the
Run What You Brung events set up by the Ramirez family. She
did okay, but circuit racing got boring. She moved to drag racing
for a while, but that got boring for her as well. And then we
started drifting, she says enthusiastically. In fact, she is one the
local pioneers of the sport.
Angie got hooked because drifting is a more expressive form of
driving. I got really into that, she says. She started going to
other car shops in the beginning, but they couldnt fulfill her
requests. It was either taking too long, was too expensive, or
nobody wanted to do the work, she recalls. Thats when I
realized that I had to make my own shop and turn my crazy ideas
into reality. Thats how Car Porn Racing was born. She had to
stop all her motorsports activities, however, while making the
business grow and networking with suppliers. She was trapped in
the business cycle, and was very hands-on with all the projects.
Car Porn Racing started as a cramped three-car garage that
catered to local drift drivers. But that had its share of drawbacks.
What I realized was that the drifting community didnt want to
spend, she laughs. They wanted used parts, they wanted a
warranty, and they wanted their cars fixed ASAP. What kind of
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race shop warranties parts? So, we moved from that and started
looking for an image that will match my vision of the shop. Thats
when we stumbled upon RWB.
Angie struck a deal with RWB with the help of Mark Arcenal,
founder of the US-based Illest lifestyle brand. And the rest is
history. They found the image and the quality that they wanted
Car Porn Racing to reach. It was a lot of lessons learned when Car
Porn Racing built Victoria, Angies personal Porsche and first
RWB project, but it set the tone for all future builds. The quality
level, fitment, and aggressiveness was present, she notes. These
cars look fast even if they arent moving. A total of 11 RWBs have
come out of Car Porn Racing already, and number 12 is on the way.
Angie stresses that her shop is about performance,
functionality and design rolled into one. Not one or the other. It
has to have all three. It has to look good, perform well, and be
Angie King is the
creative force
behind the Car
Porn Racing brand
structurally sound. Her Black Manta Corvette project, which was
a huge hit at the most recent SEMA, is proof of that formula. The
car took two years to plan and three years to build. At SEMA, I
stood on the hood and wing just to show how strong our carbon
is, she adds.
Shes humbled when shes in Vegas and people know about her
projects. We are from a small island in the Pacific and we arent
known for creating major groundbreaking car stuff, but with
social media, we can take pride that Angie is building things
nobody has ever seen before. It puts our country in a good light.
For 2017, Angie wants to bring the Racing part of the shops
name back. This year will be all about joining motorsports and
driving again. Shes been running autocross events and winning
trophies with her ND-generation Miata. She says its good to
reconnect with old friends from the racing scene. Its exciting to
be racing again, she declares.
Whats in the works? Car Porn Racing has just moved to a new
and bigger location to accommodate more cars. It offers full
service, a four-wheel dynamometer, and an air-conditioned
engine assembly room. High-performance crate engines will also
be available. Ninety percent of all work can be done in-house now.
We are streamlining our designs and making it cleaner. And
everything will be in carbon fiber, because thats what we
specialize in, she explains when asked about the design trends of
the near future. We cant wait to see what Angie King is cooking
up next. Its sure to resonate in the community.
Oh, and guys, when you contact her on Facebook, please dont
inquire about actual pornography. There isnt any.
 Philippine RWB projects utilize
sophisticated air-ride suspensions.
Victoria (purple) has an LS V8
engine installed.

Look no further than

this shop. A full range of
services is available now

Drifting roots are still

alive, but theres more to
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 TRACK DAY
L
ets start with the e-mail, as I fell off my
chair when I read it. Wed like to offer
you the opportunity to drive the Audi
R18 LMP1 car, it said. Well, I didnt
actually fall off my chair, but I did
actually spring to my feet as if
electrocuted, clattering my right knee
against the desk leg and then standing
there, in the middle of the office, looking around
spluttering and pointing at my laptop.
When I calmed down, I realized this must be
some sort of pre-Christmas gaga kids electric
R18 ride-on or some such nonsense. Because
mere mortals getting to drive LMP1 cars... Does.
Not. Happen. I know this because about a year
earlier Id spent some time with Mark Webber,
and asked him if he thought theyd ever let
anyone outside the team drive his Porsche 919
hybrid. Not a chance, mate. Not. A. Chance. Itll
never happen. Theres just too much risk and the
things so complicated. These LMP1 cars are
monsters now; we accelerate faster than F1 cars.
Theyre spaceships. And yet here was an e-mail.
But this is not a particularly happy story. Theres
a reason Audi let me drive the R18 quattro. The
car is dead.
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After 18 years competition at the sharp end of
the world endurance championship, Audi pulled
the plug on its LMP1 effort at the end of October.
The official reasoning is that the diesel-hybrid
technology contained within the R18 no longer
reflects the direction of Audis road cars. So
instead theyre going to fund an Audi Sport
Formula E effort. Go figure.
So whether this opportunity was a waved
middle finger to the management, or just a
chance to gain publicity for their achievements
(I suspect both), the outcome isnt going to
change. Audis run of 13 Le Mans victories is
over. The atmosphere at Audi Sports spanking
new HQ in Neuburg, about 16 kilometers west
of Ingolstadt, is peculiar.
Heres the truth about driving a red-blooded
racing car: Its bloody terrifying. All you want to
do is not crash. Thats it. If you manage to get
through the day without tripping over an air
hose or pulling a lead from a laptop, so much the
better. Lets go back to the briefing, though,
because at some slightly indistinct point, the
tone changes. Emotion creeps in. Eighteen years
of endurance racing, and today is the last time
the cars will run in front of a public audience.
Mere mortals getting
to drive LMP1 cars...
Does. Not. Happen
Next years car was 80% complete. Contracts
had been signed with drivers, suppliers and
sponsors. Theyd even booked time at test tracks
and flights to get personnel to them. So the story
wasnt just the car, because without this
situation there would have been no drive.
The R18 is not a pretty thing. In the back
theres a 4.0-liter V6 mono-turbo diesel driving
the rear wheels. Forward of the cockpit is the
KERS systemenergy harvested under braking,
stored in a 70kg battery pack alongside the
driver and thumped back out through the front
wheels via a single electric motor. No torque
vectoring, as thats banned, so conventional
slippy diffs front and rear. Eight hundred and
seventy-five kilos is the minimum weight, the
diesel is rated at around 520hp, the electric
motor at something like 480hp, yielding a power
to weight of around 1,150hp/ton.
Im shown the steering wheel. It has six
paddles on the back and 19 buttons, four rotary
switches, two thumbwheels and a screen on the
front. Im given a print-out to learn. Help. I have
a seat fitting. My hips wedge before my arse
touches down. Then I have to raise it again so
some poor mechanic can wedge more foam
under my backside. I can only do this by leaning
my head out of the door. The cockpit is minus-
cule, the driving position fetal. You sit on your
lower back, knees pressed back up toward your
chest, body curved around a steering wheel
positioned above your navel.
My trembling fingers manage not to fluff the
start, and Im off at surprising speed toward the
narrow pit exit and corners that come thick and
fast from that point on. And I cant see any
of them. The viewfinder that passes for a
windscreen provides no more than tunnel
vision, which means the apices of slow Only toughest
corners are completely hidden. But lets equipment suppliers
leave aside the complexities of driving the need apply
R18, and focus on the performance. Because
it is staggering.
So heres what happens when I nail the
throttle out of the long second-gear left that
opens onto the main straight in a car that at that
point would show an F1 car a clean pair of heels:
I get body shock. I felt the air stop in my throat,
my brain pucker. Everything closed in on me
no sensation of noise, no sense of movement,
just paralysis. Halfway down the straight, I
rebooted. Strangest feeling. Then, realizing the
next corner was coming fast, I nailed the
brakes. And the same thing happened again
brain unable to process the forces acting on it.
After a couple of laps, the toxic shock of this
performance has abated a bit, and I start to look
forward to the lunges of acceleration.
This is not performance as you and I
understand it. The split-second you get back on
the power, this monstrous hit of electricity zaps
that car, making it leap the first 100, 200 meters
down the track. Once that initial blast phase is
over, the car settles back, like its dropped out of
hyperspacealthough you soon realize youre
still accelerating with ridiculous vigor. The
brakes Im not sure Id ever get used to. Theyre
utterly savage. Its the braking I find most
addictive. The bite, power, and response are
If offices looked like this,
magical. Its accurate, light and easy, intuitive then wed even work for
and effortless, and, just as the radio crackles to free. Dream job!
tell me my time is up, I start to bond with the
R18, feel it flow with a willowy, flexible
precision. I rumble back into the pits, the Theres so much put into
R&D to make cars faster
primary sensation one of relief that Im handing and more efficient
it back in one piece.
I grin stupidly when the team ask me what it
was likemy main emotion is guilt that
theyve poured life and soul into the R18 and
never had the opportunity to do what Ive
just done. It made me realize how upset
they must be that this is over. The R18 is
a monumental thing. Audi had high
hopes for it. This very car won its
last-ever race in Bahrain. I guess
you could say thats Audi Sport
finishing on a high. But Im not
sure theyd agree.

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 Soul of
Mazda
We take a trip
to the home
of Japans
smallest giant
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here are experiences that
T
inspire a reverential silence.
Such as the first time you lay
eyes on Michelangelos
Piet , hear the roar of
Niagara Falls, or savor the
sweet taste of prime wagyu steak (bloody rare,
please) upon your tongue. Moments that leave
you breathless in wonder at whatever human
ingenuity or natural processes birthed them.
One such experience sits before me now: the
1968 Cosmo Sport, a handcrafted masterpiece
of science, art, and the human spirit that leaves
this motor-mouthed writer entirely speechless.
Something that would occur again at the
Hiroshima Peace Museum. And a third time at
the Miyajima Temple, at the Island of the Gods.
Were here in Hiroshima, exploring Mazda
Motor Corporations values by immersing
ourselves deep in its cultural and historical
roots. Which is why we eventually find
ourselves at a traditional Japanese ryokan in
Iwakuni, sharing a beer with Mazda Philippines
head Steven Tan. A rare treat for foreigners,
because you cant book a room online.
This focus on the human touch has been with
Mazda from the start. In the years after the war,
Why do we have a
feeling that this baby
is coming soon?
founder Jujiro Matsuda sought to lift his
hometown from the ashes of the fateful August
1945 atomic bombing. From auto-rickshaws to
the odd and oddly successful T2000 three-
wheel truck, the Toyo Kogyo company and its
Mazda-branded products provided much-
needed basic transport. But in order to maintain
financial independence and stay rooted in
Hiroshima, Mazda needed something to
convince investors to support the brand.
This came in the form of the Cosmo Sport
and its newfangled Wankel rotary engine,
licensed from German corporation NSU.
Matsudas small but dedicated engineering
team perfected the infamously temperamental
engine where all others had failed. The Cosmo
was pivotal to Mazdas continued existence.
Just as important, however, were humble cars
like the 1980 Familia, displayed proudly at the
entrance of the Mazda Museum. Sold in the
Philippines as the Ford Laser, this was the first
ever Japanese Car of the Year, way back in 1981.
Despite such flashes of brilliance, Mazdas
small size had it bouncing from highs to lows
and back through the following decades. As
corporate communications head Hidetoshi
Kudo relates, many employees left due to the
We have a thing for
secret test tracks. Its
a Top Gear staple
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Mazda Japan
companys difficulties under Ford. But he and
many others chose to stay, despite the un-
certainty. The rest, as they say, is history.
Todays leaner, greener, independent Mazda is a
force to be reckoned with, a technological
powerhouse with huge innovations.
At the factory, we get glimpses of Mazdas
innovative Monotsukuri (manufacturing) and
Kaizen (continuous improvement) thrusts. By
integrating design, manufacturing and
logistics, the company has managed to remain
competitive with bigger manufacturers.
Mazdas pared-down stamping and award-
winning painting processes deliver shorter
turnaround and less wastage. Its flexible
assembly line, tooled up in conjunction with the
new Skyactiv platforms, allows for different
models on the same production line with quick
and simple adjustments of assembly jigs.
Mazdas tightly integrated systems ensure
on-time delivery instead of relying on volume
purchases of parts and channel stuffing to
keep the wheels turning. As Steven notes:
Mazda is less vulnerable to market shocks like
excise-tax swings or the current OR/CR woes at
the LTO. Not immune, no, but not crushed
underneath boatloads of unsold cars every time
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 Mazda Japan
demand drops. This ensures less downtime for
valued employees.
A particularly touching sight at the plant is a
photo-mosaic of the new CX-5, made up of
pictures of the men and women who have
helped create and build it. Its a reminder that a
company is composed of people, not just money
and machines.
Its something I ponder the next morning,
standing on Kintai Bridge in the crisp morning
air. The human experience, central to many of
our talks, comes to the fore at the Mine Racing
Circuit later in the day. Here, we explore Mazdas
Driving Matters philosophy. Its a riff on the
old Jinba Ittai (horse and rider as one) ethos,
encompassing driver involvement, comfort and
security, using technology to bring driver and
car closer, rather than to eliminate the essential
human element.
For example, optimized ergonomics, which
dictates a common seat and control layout for
all Mazda vehicles, and a focus on driver
interaction over outright performance, mean
that the CX-5 is nearly as fun to drive on the
racetrack as the Mazda 3 or even the new
MX-5 RF. All this while maintaining perfect
long-distance comfort, thanks to a revised
suspension, a much longer wheelbase, and a
Within this hallowed
design studio, car-guy
dreams come true
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much wider and longer cabin.
Yes, Mazda moves ever forward. It would
have been easy to simply slap a motorized roof
on the new MX-5 RF and call it a day. Instead, it
also sports recalibrated dampers and steering to
make it firmer, sharper, and more involving. Its
a fantastic car.
The next day, we return to Hiroshima for a
chance to pick the brains of Hiroshi Inoue,
current head of the new emerging market
operation, and former nuclear physicist and
engineer for the rotary-powered, Le Mans-
winning 787B. He reveals that Mazdas focus is
not on entry-level motoring, like the Mirage-
Wigo-Celerio crowd, but on aspirational
owners who are finally ready to move up to a
better car.
Foregoing bargain-bin strategies allows the
company to retain its premium image and its
customers. This is the philosophy behind Yojin3.
Instead of selling at a deep discount, Mazda
offers a three-year free-service guarantee that
yields similar financial incentives, preserves
resale value, and increases owner satisfaction.
Mazda aims to hit 200,000 unit sales in the
ASEAN by 2020, while simultaneously rolling
out new technologies, such as compression-
ignition gasoline engines with an incredible 18:1
Mazdas focus
is aspirational
owners who
want to drive
a better car
compression ratio. Inoue hints that while they
will still use spark plugs, these are only for cold
starts, much like with diesels and glowplugs.
This technology has the potential for diesel-like
economy without the high cost of maintenance
or production.
Over dinner, we pry Inoue for details of other
upcoming projects. A new rotary? Hybrid? Flux
capacitor? He simply chuckles and says: Wait
for the Tokyo Motor Show. One thing is for
sure: In a world where technology increasingly
sidelines people, we can count on Mazda to
focus on the human experience. While complete
automotive automation seems inevitable, its a
fair bet that, in the not-so-distant future,
enthusiasts will still find joy behind the wheels
of a Mazda, whatever its motivation.
Jinba Ittai, indeed.
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 The GSs intimidating
stance is already enough
for it to rule the road
he BMW GS is a modern
T
two-wheeled icon.
It single-handedly
converted the
motorcycle market from
90s crotch rockets to
something with a little
more flair and practicality. While many purists
bemoan the fact that adventure bikes like
these mostly see just a quick trip to Starbucks
or your local coffee hangout, it cannot be
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doubted that the way the GS has transformed
the motorcycle landscape is nothing short of
extraordinary.
It is the bike of the noughties. When
motorcycles took the leap into generic do-
anything machines, the GS decided that
doing anything is a class of its own. Here
is a bike that is equally at home on a twisty
mountain road as it is on a twisty dirt trail or a
highway cruise. That its a jack of all trades and
master of, well, all, is part of what has made it
so special to many people. Most enthusiasts
dont have many complaints about it apart
from one thingthe industrial styling.
It has always had a polarizing design
aesthetic. Some people swear by it, while
others have never been a fan of the uniquely
asymmetrical headlight and a design that
put function over form. Riders, for the most
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part, love the bike; those who have more of a
four-wheel inclination have mixed feelings on
the design. It can be argued that the lines are
too busy, that the looks belie the idea that a
motorcycle should be a sleek machine carving
the roads with aplomb. But this would be
missing the point. The GS, which started the
beak craze in the adventure market, remains
one of the purest expressions of two-wheeled
adventure. Just a quick glance at all the details
of the bike and one realizes how functional
everything is. Even if youre riding it for a
quick trip to the shops, you still feel that,
adding a bit of luggage, youd be able to take a
cross-country adventure into the unknown.
Surprisingly, though, despite a plethora of
various combinations of colors over the years,
the GS has never actually had a stealth option.
Until now, that is.
BMW Motorrad Philippines has just
introduced the R 1200 GS Triple Black. With
a name that looks more suited for Scotch
than for a motorcycle, this sleek combination
of Blackstorm Metallic and Agate Gray will
have anyone doing a double take at the sheer
badassery of it all.
The aggressive look is achieved through
the application of gray on the front and rear
frames to provide contrast against the mainly
black bike. The central fuel-tank cover, storage
compartment lid, front mudguard, engine,
gearbox, and swing arm are done up in either
black or Blackstorm Metallic. The 850mm-
high seat comes equipped with an embossed
GS logo.
While the Triple Black generally has
the same equipment as the regular R 1200
GS (its also powered by BMWs signature
125hp 1,170cc twin-cylinder boxer engine
mated to a six-speed gearbox), an overlooked
difference is that it ditches the regular GSs
rims for spoked rims. Those in the know
would realize that these spokes add oodles of
off-road credibility to what is already a very
capable motorcycle. In fact, these rims seem
to have come off the much more expensive
GS Adventure line of motorcycles, effectively
putting the Triple Black on the middle ground
between the regular GS and the Adventure in
terms of specifications and equipment.
The Triple Black has a P30,000 premium
over the regular R 1200 GS, bringing the
list price to P1.445 million. On paper, this
seems like a lot of money for what is mainly a
cosmetic upgrade, but when your hard-earned
cash can buy you what can only be described as
attitude on wheels, then you know its money
well spent. If the general rule is that money
cant buy you road presence, this here is one
heck of an exception.
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 Moto Sapiens suzuki rAider r150

the underBone king

Geared for track and street use
Words by Aris ilAgAn

Live & Let Ride

Bikers meet
Words by Aris ilAgAn

D
uring the 2017 California Superbike
School training in Clark, a man almost
the same height as I am approached
me. With a smile, he shook my hand and
introduced himself: Hi, Aris. Im Mayor Pete
Miguel of Koronadal City. His name, unlike
that of his city, did not register right away.
When he said hes a follower of Top Gear, I
was all ears. His city government needed help
from the media, he continued. Its about the
forthcoming National Motorcycle Convention.
Coming from a small, remote city with
limited resources, Mayor Pete admitted that
theyre having difficulty relaying information
about the convention, set to happen from April
28th to 30th, to motorbike clubs in different
parts of the country. City officials are relying
on social media to drum up the event.
We were then both undergoing training on
CSS Level 4. Mayor Pete rode a Kawasaki Ninja
H2proof that hes a hardcore rider. He was
fast and sharp on the track.
In terms of economy, Koronadal City is fast-
growing. There are a lot of investors checking he message is clear: When
out the place. But its mayor feels bad that the a throng of Suzuki Raider
region is often associated with violence. He
insisted that all of these are false perceptions.
Koronadal is a very peaceful place, said
T 150cc owners stormed
the World Trade Center
last February 26th, it was
Mayor Pete, who is a licensed doctor, too. the Japanese motorcycle makers way of
By hosting the National Motorcycle showing that its frontline model is still the
Convention, he is hoping to showcase his city undisputed underbone king.
as a moto-tourism destination. One of the A total of 4,178 bike owners joined the
government officials he has invited is Tourism Suzuki Raider Summit 2017, where they
Assistant Secretary Frederick Ricky Alegre, set a new Guinness World Record for the
one of the prime movers of moto-tourism in largest number of participants in a road-
the country. safety seminar. Seeing thousands of Raiders that makes 15hp at 9,500rpm and 12.4Nm
With its well-paved roads, scenic spots, and flooding the parking lot of the countrys at 8,500rpm, which makes the Raider R150
hospitable people, Koronadal City can soon premier exhibit venue gave onlookers ready to rumble either on the racetrack or
be a prime destination for bikers. Mayor Pete goosebumps. the city streets. Gear shifting is guided by a
plans to showcase the beauty of the place by Meanwhile, right at the center stage of shift timing light on the instrument panel.
staging a week-long pre-convention series the World Trade Center was the new Raider The motorcycle has Eco and Power modes,
of events for visiting riders to have a longer R150, tagged as the hottest underbone bike too, to satisfy various riding styles. Adding
immersion with the local communities. He now available in the country. With its sporty to the athletic image are the new bodywork
also promised a fiesta atmosphere during the design derived from the Suzuki GSX-R line, colors, seat contour, and taillight and
bikers meet . it appeals to riders who have a hankering for muffler designs.
He is praying that more bikers will come to power and speed. Are these enough for the Suzuki Raider to
Koronadal City to see the true picture. Propulsion comes from a 150cc mill retain its supremacy?

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Throttle
Full

The ultimate goal is to drive better than everyone else

the champions
We outgun the best gymkhana drivers in Asia

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 Milo and Carlos went up against the
best drivers in ASEAN and won
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Milo and Carlos are

proof that we can kick
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 taiwan auto gymkhana prix Full Throttle

he Taiwan Auto Gymkhana Prix is an event it seriously. Its not time to relax or anything. The team

T that gathers the best precision drivers

from the ASEAN region. It is perhaps
knew what to expect, and really brought their A-game
going into the competition.
one of the most significant races for the Its so nice having the Philippine flag there, adds
Philippines, too, but we dont hear a lot about it. Its a Milo. And we were up against the best. Thats whats
shame, really. so cool about a one-make race. The cars used were stock
Heres what the event is all about. It started 11 years 1.6-liter Taiwanese Luxgens. Shares Carlos: Dehado
ago, conceptualized by the Chinese Taipei Motorsports tayo before in international competition because other
Associationthe equivalent of our FIA-accredited teams have better and more expensive equipment, but
Automobile Association Philippines. The idea was here we all use the same car, on the same day, shares
to make racing a cost-effective endeavor by having Carlos. But with that, theres no excuse for poor
a host country supply the race cars. As we all know, performance also!
transporting the cars is the biggest cost of competing in Thats our advantage as Filipinos, he further
races abroad. Why not have the cars in one place and fly explains. Pare, we can adapt easily because we were
When racing the same
in the best drivers instead? forced to adapt to what equipment we are given and do car, its all about the
Coordination is done among the FIA-sanctioned the best with it. The ones who can adapt easily and are driver. No excuses
bodies in the region, and each country sends the best not pampered do well in this event.
drivers suited for the format. All the ASEAN regions are We hope that this gymkhana event continues and
represented, including Nepal and India, but of course, that we are given even more chances to show the
the countries to watch out for are Japan and Indonesia. international community that Filipinos have what it
More on those teams later. takes to kick ass on the track. Its all about the driver in a
Our very own Carlos Anton is no stranger to this format like this, after all. And we will be rooting for our
event, having won it in the past. But 2016 was a solid defending champions Carlos and Milo then.
return of the Philippine contingent. Carlos was paired Great job, guys!
with the formidable 21-year-old Milo Rivera, the
current National Slalom Series champion. He started as
a karter at a very young age and also did some GT races,
but he got into slalom thanks to his uncle Noel Rivera.
The courses are very tight and can fit into a
basketball court, says Milo of the Taiwan Auto
Gymkhana Prix. That made it much harder. The
challenge was to adapt, memorize the track, and go fast
right away. You have to estimate the size of car and the
steering radius, because if you make a mistake, thats it.
We googled 2016 Taiwan Auto Gymkhana Prix to
see the entire competition, and holy cow, the course
layouts are super-complex. We run different layouts
that are only revealed the day before, adds Carlos. The
first day has individual competition and qualifying.
Then there is awarding for that. Milo came in first;
Carlos, second. After that, there was a knock-out stage
that Milo won. From those two individual races, the
countries are then ranked as a team. Our boys worked
together and made their way to the very top.
This isnt just an ordinary event as the competition
is tough. Google these names: Japans Tetsuya Yamano
and Masaki Nishihara. The former is a 15-time all-Japan
gymkhana champion. The latter is a nine-time champ.
Plus, they have other disciplinesYamano won Pikes
Peak just a few months ago, and hes also a Japan GT
driver. He even has some cars in Gran Turismo.
Indonesians James Sanger and Demas Agil Ramadani
are pretty good as well, and because Carlos had seen The top spot goes to the
them drive in the past, they werent underestimated. Philippines. Its a proud
moment for all of us
The final battle was between Philippines and Taiwan
and it was a super-close finish.
Milo says it was his first time to compete in the
event, so he wanted to just drive his own race. I wasnt
expecting to win, he laughs. Carlos, for his part, was
sure I was going to win 11 years ago, then I went up
against those Japanese drivers and came in third. Thats
when I realized that this event is tough. You have to take

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Full Throttle RACING LEGENDS
ody Scheckter has always been quick
Jody scheckter
J behind the wheel, but it was his
undoing at the start of his career. This
madman, declared Emerson Fittipaldi
after the 1973 French GP, is a menace to himself
Fast in,
and everybody else, and does not belong in Formula
1. Said madman in the McLaren had defended
too aggressively and damaged Fittipaldis Lotus,
forcing the Brazilian to retire from the race. It was
slow out
Scheckters third F1 outing.
What happened in the next event, however, had
fellow drivers calling for his ban from the sport.
Running fourth in the British GP, Scheckter spun into
the chasing pack. Eight cars were totally wrecked,
Hes a crash kid who and as a result, he was given a four-race suspension
something that probably didnt surprise the motor-
evolved to become sports community back home in South Africa, where
World Champion he had been black flagged in his first national race for
dangerous driving.
Fresh from his ban, he then rammed into Francois
Cevert at the Canadian GP. Both were unscathed,
WORDS BY sharleen banzon but not so in the US GP just two weeks later. Cevert
ILLUSTRATION BY Vincent aseo suffered a fatal crash during practice; Scheckter,
who had been right behind, quickly went to the
Frenchmans aid, to no avail. They wouldve been
Tyrrell teammates the following year. The incident
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greatly affected Scheckter, who later said: From
then on, all I was trying to do in Formula 1 was save
my life.
Stints at Tyrrell and Walter Wolf Racing helped
him become a more methodical, race-winning driver.
By 1979, he had been a runner-up in the title battle
and deemed worthy of a Ferrari drive. He ran the
Scuderias ground-effect 312T4 to three victories,
and failed to finish in the points only three times in
15 races to beat his teammate, the highly talented
Gilles Villeneuve, in the championship.
After a lackluster 1980 season, Scheckter quit F1
at just 30 years of age.
His next venture was in weapons-training
simulators. Twelve years of being in this business
eventually allowed him to fund the racing careers of
his two sons. These days, he has quite literally slowed
down and gotten into biodynamic farming. But dont
take this to mean he has lost his competitive edge
in a 2015 interview with Autoweek, he proudly talks
about his farming efforts and award-winning cheese.
And it seems being Ferraris last champion
before Schumacher came along has its perks, even
in this field. The guy who made the cheese-making
machine is from Maranello, he shares. Can you
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 The Garage
BOTCHI SANTOS
f theres one thing
we love more than
I cars and a really
good drive, its
food! Ideally, a fun
and adventurous drive is quickly
followed by an equally epic meal!
You can say almost everyone in the
team gains a pound or twenty a few
months after joining the team.
So, imagine our pleasure when
we met Chef Edward Ed Bugia.
Hes no stranger to Summit Media,
having contributed articles to a
variety of our sister publications.
Hes also good friends with a few
of the guys in the team, and it was
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former officemate Wayne Tulio who
A roomier car
will help Chef
Ed cope with
his very busy
schedule
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dine and drive
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The
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convinced Chef Ed, himself an avid
Top Gear reader, to allow us to get
him on board.
Our guest co-owns a variety NAME
of restaurants, most notably Edward Bugia
Pi Breakfast and Pies, Pino,
and Backyard Kitchen + Brew. OCCUPATION
Interestingly, weve eaten at all of Chef, restaurateur
these restaurants already, before we and entrepreneur
knew him personally. Chef Ed (who
in fact hates being called Chef) is BUdGET
also a TESDA-certified cooking and P1.6 million to
baking instructor. Outside of his P2 million
culinary endeavors, hes a sneaker-
head and is always doing some CURRENT RIdE
physical activity whenever time 2007 Honda Civic
permits, be it in the gym or on the Nothing to worry about.
Botchi will guide you
basketball court. every step of the way
NEEdS
With Chef Eds 2007 Honda A big SUV thats
Civic being a decade old, hes fast and exciting to
looking at getting a new, bigger, drive, has a roomy
roomier, and more versatile car to interior, and comes
help him cope with his very busy
schedule, since a typical workday
standard with a good
audio system; ample
has him traveling around Quezon
City, Pasig, Mandaluyong, Taguig
trunk space is also
a necessity
and Makati. So, in exchange for
some free grub for the team, we take
him car shopping!
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The Picks
Subaru ForeSter 2.0Xt
Price: P1,918,000
Power: 237hp @ 5,600rpm
Torque: 350Nm @ 2,400-3,600rpm
Our first stop is Subaru Greenhills.
The Japanese brand is now firmly a
mainstream option for most Filipino car
buyers. Its volume seller here is still the
Forester, which is why local distributor
Motor Image Pilipinas remains strong
despite the onslaught of diesel-powered
SUVs. Subaru also has the panache of
being a performance-oriented brand, so
its attraction to car guys is strong. This
is why Chef Ed is interestedhes a car
guy, too. Unfortunately, the rest of the
competition is catching up.
PROS
turbocharged engine; Symmetrical AWD;
engaging drive
CONS
getting old; conservative exterior styling;
expensive body parts
C O M PAT I B I L I T Y
While Chef Ed ponders
on which car to choose,
Botchi gently says relax
Mazda CX-5 aWd SkyaCtiv-d
Price: P1,985,000
Power: 173hp @ 4,500rpm
Torque: 420Nm @ 2,000rpm
Next stop is Mazda Pasig. Mazda is truly
a brand on the rise these days. Great
products, excellent after-sales, and a
truly unique and exciting proposition for
owners and drivers make it attractive,
banishing thoughts of old, poorly
designed Mazdas of yore. The Skyactiv-
equipped models, of which the CX-5
was the first, feature technological
advancements that make a huge impact
in driving fun and fuel efficiency. It might always, there are nagging concerns over
not have the sexy Subaru street cred, but
its damn close in desirability! If only all these will be addressed.
PROS
Skyactiv-D diesel engine; roomy interior;
well-proportioned exterior design
CONS
diesel variant is expensive; all-new model
coming soon
C O M PAT I B I L I T Y
The Verdict
Ed SAYS: My heart was set on
getting a Jeep Wrangler. Last year,
the Sport Unlimited variants price
actually went within my current
budget, but alas, I didnt have the
funds yet to make the purchase.
This year, with the Wranglers price
increase, Ive been forced to look
elsewhere. The Mazda CX-5 for me
seems like the clear winner because
it has everything: style, comfort,
affordability and, most important,
safety. Im excited to get reacquainted
with the brand as Ive previously
owned a first-gen Mazda MX-5 Miata!
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Ford evereSt 3.2L titaniuM 4x4 at
Price: P1,999,000
Power: 197hp @ 3,000rpm
Torque: 470Nm @ 1,750-2,500rpm
Our last stop is Ford Libis to check out
the big, bad and beautiful Everest. I had
it a few weeks ago before our shoot, and
I was impressed with the ride comfort,
power and specs. Ford is really trying to
push the model upmarket. Chef Ed feels
the same, and loves the Everests sheer
presence on the road, coupled with the
excellent multimedia system. But he thinks
the Everest might be too big, and as
rumors of a problematic after-sales issue.
PROS
well-appointed; brawny powertrain;
class-leading suspension
CONS
expensive; massive size; after-sales
concerns
C O M PAT I B I L I T Y
BOTCHI SAYS: Chef Eds decision
to pick the CX-5 is a bold move. The
Subaru Forester has, for years, been
the image leader and poster boy in
this segment, but the Mazda has its
own share of charms and tricks. I
particularly love the diesel engine. I
would have wanted Chef Ed to check
out the Kia Sportage, but he seems
averse to anything Korean. Or he can
wait a few more months because an all-
new CX-5 is coming outand the all-
new Subaru XV, which Chef Ed found
to be attractive as well. Its going to be a
good time to be in the market.
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2012-2017 Subaru Impreza
Engine: 2.0-liter DOHC Boxer-4 Gearbox: continuously variable Power: 148hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque: 196nm @ 4,200rpm Estimated economy: 6km/L (city); 16-18km/L (highway)
Price new: P1,200,000P1,300,000 Price now: P650,000P900,000
History
Launched in 2012, replacing the con-
troversially styled xth generation car,
the new Impreza was a big improve-
ment in terms of technology, styling and
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packaging. Unfortunately, the rather
conservative styling made it rather
anonymous, and the dropping of the
hatchback in favor of the new Subaru
VinCEnt
XV (which was basically an Impreza
VinCEnt
crossover) meant that the Impreza
would always play second fiddle to its
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as a sporty left-field alternative to the
common compact.
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compact sedans, the Impreza offered
only one engine choice, positioning it-
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self at the premium end of the compact
class. This has limited absolute sales
numbers, somewhat, but there are still
quite a few on sale at any time. Expect
to pay between P600,000 to P650,000
for a three- or four-year-old model, but
a face-lifted car like this 2015 model will
set you back P750,000 to P850,000.
Though equipped with all-wheel
drive, the Imprezas running costs are
pretty standard for a high-end compact.
And parts are readily available either
through Subaru or aftermarket sup-
pliers. The one major thing to look out
for is excessive oil consumption. While
Subarus of this generation naturally use
some oil between changes, there is a
standing recall out for excessive oil con-
sumption on pre-2013 cars.
Exterior and interior
The 2012 Impreza is markedly boxier
than its predecessor, dumping the wavy,
wing-like features of that car for some-
02
thing more straightforward. Some might
say boring, even. Sport variants feature
17in multi-spoke alloys, while standard
variants feature tamer 16in ones. A late
update arrived in 2015, featuring a re-
vised grille, neater foglamps and a subtle
lip spoiler, but theres not much differ-
ence, otherwise.
On the inside, the Impreza boasts
good space and decent materials. Theres
a preponderance of plastics, but mostly of
the good kind. The interior might not get
your adrenaline pumping, but the control
and cabin layout is logical and practical,
and with the large glass area and slim pil-
lars, visibility is excellent. Sport variants
get a sunroof, leather seats and trim, as
well as Bluetooth and a parking camera.
Post-facelift, the Impreza only came in
Sport, equipped with a new touch-
Subaru parts
are actually
screen system.
easier to obtain
than you think Engine
The Imprezas FB20 engine boasts linear
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FIT TO BE SQUARE A LITTLE FLAIR A BIT OF LIP GAME FACE THE BOXER BULGE
This Impreza presents The fender flares spice Subtle lip spoiler is a The 2015 facelift gives The boxer-engine
a much boxier up the otherwise flat nice touch. It lends a this model a bit of a allows for a low hood
profile than the flanks. It blends well sporty appearance Legacy vibe. A much at the expense of a long
previous model. with the rest of the lines. while still looking neat. welcome upgrade. front overhang.

power and smooth running, thanks to
liquid-filled engine mounts. The manual
transmission is the more sporting op-
tion, with a light action and clutch, but
difficult to find secondhand. The con-
tinuously variable transmission is slow-
er off the line, but it is more comfortable
for everyday use. While that transmis-
sion has its benefits in terms of con-
sumption, dont expect any better than
6km/L in traffic, thanks to the heavy
all-wheel drive system. On the test
drive, check for any burnt smells from
the transmission or excessive slurring
in hot traffic that could indicate that the
previous owner wasnt keeping up with
their CVT fluid changes. Any problems
there could be expensive to fix.
Driving impressions
This generation Impreza was a real step
up on the previous one. While the older
car tended to be a bit bouncy, especially
when equipped with bigger wheels,
revised shock absorbers and additional
lower-control arms and anti-roll bars
make this Impreza much more settled
over bumpy roads. As a further benefit,
these upgrades make it a spry handler, as
well. While the electric steering is not as
incisive as on the sportier options in the
class, its precise and sharp. Thanks to
the weight balance dictated by the all-
wheel drive system, the Impreza rotates
quite nicely around you, rather than
feeling nose-led as many front-wheel
drive competitors tend to. Just dont
expect WRX-levels of excitement.
Verdict
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MAXXIS CreePy
CrAwler M8090
Fujifilm X-t20 StArtS At P13,100
The newest family member of Fujifilms X series is the
junior X-T2. However scaled-down as this one is, it WORDS BY MaTTHEW GalanG
shares the same 23.4MP APS-C sensor and X-Proces-
sor Pro image processor. and did we mention 4K video
quality? P51,000 (est.); CameraHaus When off-roading, tires complete
your setup. Its a plus if your ride
has a big lift kit, a long engine
snorkel, the best off-road sus-
pension money can buy, and a
smorgasbord of other off-road
bits. But, without a good set of
tires, you and your expensive ride
will get stuck somewhere before
you even notice. With your trusty
off-roader shod with new shoes
like the Maxxis Creepy Crawler
M8090, mud, rocks and other
challenging obstacles you might

02 03 encounter on the trail are sud-

Sperry Cloud CVO
Weekday commutes consist of traffic and
office garb. Thats exactly why weekends
should be all about relaxed drives out of
town. Comfy sneakers are classic week-
end partners.
P2,795; www.sperry.com.ph
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Pyxis Go Powerbank
Weve all had that perfect shot ruined
by dead batteries one way or another. a
solution? Mountable powerbank like the
one you see here. Pyxis Gos powerbank
has 10,000mah and dual USB output port.
P700 (est.); Cherry Mobile store
denly about as threatening as
puddles and pebbles.
The Creepy Crawler is nothing
but serious about dominating the
trials of Mother nature. its heavy-
duty construction ensures the
tires will last for several outdoor
adventure. it also has a special
design that lets the tire conform
to different terrain surfaces. Stone
ejectors keep the tires free from

sharp and dangerous stones, and

a unique arrangement of knobs
and sipes improves grip on low-
traction surfaces, plus other nifty
features youll find helpful when
off-roading. Whats more is that
the Creepy Crawlers are both
legal and safe for regular road
use at speeds of up to 104kph,

04 05 meaning you can rest assured you

thomson Bluetooth Speaker
it may look like a classic microphone, but
this Thomson RB50 speaker has touch-
sensitive controls and a battery with five
hours worth of music playback. The suc-
tion cup base lets you stick it on to almost
any surface. P1,495; Odyssey Music
Huawei Mate 9
The Mate 9 boasts a second-generation
leica dual camera and 4K video capa-
bilities. Thats on top of the phones 3D
fingerprint recognition, four microphones
and 5.9inch fHD display.
P31,990; Cyberzone, SM Megamall
wont lose control on the highway
en route to the trails. Just dont ex-
pect the ride to be quiet, as these
tires are meant to tear up the
earth after all.
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Market St., Madrigal Park, Ayala
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BEST TIME

race relations
Deep connections to fast things
BLANCPAIN L-EVOLUTION-R
Those of us with a more automotive bent will probably recognize the brand from its sponsorship of the GT
racing series. And its probably only those super-rich playboys who can afford the watch that represents the
series: the L-evolution-R. Its a self-winder that features three series-coupled barrels ensuring an eight-day
power reserve that guarantees a constant supply of energy to the movement. Its got a carbon bezel and
caseback, and a racy Alcantara strap. And is posh. TBC; www.blancpain.com

MEISTERSINGER PERIGRAPH BRM CORVETTE C7.R PANERAI LUMINOR SUBMERSIBLE

Timeless elegance from this MeisterS-
inger, which apparently features a
sunray dialthough we just think it
looks a bit like a classic tacho. A stain-
less-steel case and Swiss-made auto-
matic single-hand movement
complete the look.
P120,000; www.nordstrom.com
Its all gone a bit yee-haw with this
watch that honors the C7.R race car.
Licensed by Chevy, the 44mm case fea-
tures a black dial with yellow hands, a
hand-stitched leather strap and a
Stars n Stripes on the crown. This has a
limited run of only 24. P540,000;
www.exquisitetimepieces.com
1950 CARBOTECH
A classic mechanical automatic execut-
ed in Carbotecha composite material
based on carbon fiber thats lighter than
ceramic or titanium. This watch has
gone through the forging process which
means that every watch is unique.
P850,000; www.panerai.com

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 A DAte
erald Hidalgo has been in the car
G restoration and repair business
for 18 years, but his love for cars
go much, much further back. It all
with
started 30 years ago, when his uncle Odie Ver-
gara gave him a drive in a Datsun 280Z. Gerald
was impressed.
Fast-forward three decades, and Gerald
Destiny
was alerted by another uncle, Manny Barradas,
about a Z for salethe last of a batch of cars
already picked clean by other buyers. Ecstatic
at finally finding his dream car, Gerald pounced
on it, bought it, trucked it back to his shop, and
started the restoration right away. It was only
Datsun 280Z while fixing the expired registration papers
that he realized, with a shock, that this was the
This wild ZG conversion very car hed ridden in all those years ago.
It seemed like destiny.
is a true work of passion Thus, for this Z, only the best would do. The
awkward Federal five mph bumpers were first
Words BY niky Tamayo
to go, and in their place, a full 240ZG G-Nose
PHoToGrAPHY BY maRk JESaLVa
kit from Marugen Shoukai, composed of the
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aerodynamic nose cone, perspex headlight cov-
ers, bolt-on fenders, and rear spoiler of the rare
Japanese Group 4 homologation special. Dat-
sun 510 long-stalk fender mirrors complete the
look, though theyre mounted symmetrically,
as opposed to the staggered setup of the origi-
nal ZG. The SEV Marchal cat-head headlights
are a late addition, at the suggestion of a friend.
The interior is custom leather contrast-
stitched in exactly the same pattern as the fab-
ric and seats that came with the Z from the fac-
tory. This was all done at Geralds own restora-
tion shop, Autowerkes. While the shop usually
does accident-damage repairs for insurance
agencies, it also handles a lot of old-schoolers.
Being a stickler for detail, he personally super-
vises all the restoration work, including the
fantastic refinishing job on the 280Zs paint.
Its an immaculate sight. Oddly, however, the
Z still sports its original, worn steering wheel,
because Gerald wanted something original
left inside the car.
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Keeping it in the family.

Long-stalk fender
mirrors are from a 510

Perspex headlight covers

and bolt-on fenders look
absolutely period correct

The engine is mated to

an R200 clutch-type
Its not quite tion system was booted for a triple Weber 45
setup that sounds suitably menacing and gargly
limited-slip differential
as potent as a as the car prowls around the parking lot for our
shoot. It puts its power to the ground through

modern Z, but an R200 clutch-type limited-slip differential

and 225/50 R15 Bridgestone Potenza RE11 tires

its got quite wrapped around wickedly wide (10in!) Work

Glow Star wheels.

a personality Gerald is quick to admit that its not quite

It should become apparent that Gerald
wasnt so concerned about being completely
period-correct or perfect with this build. This
resto-mod is more of a build of passion. As
such, the mechanicals are also a mishmash of
old school and new.
The 2.8-liter motor is bored out to 2.95
liters, with Kameari forged pistons, Isky cams,
and MSD ignition. The old Jetronic fuel-injec-
as potent as a modern Z around the racetrack,
but its got quite a personality. So much so, in
fact, that at its first car-show outing, he noticed
an old Japanese enthusiast checking it out.
The man was circling the car like a hawk, all
the while scribbling on a piece of paper. When
he finished, he approached Gerald, giving him
a complete list of his modifications and their
prices! The old man offered, on the spot, to buy
the car for a figure approaching the cost of a
brand-new Z. While it was comfortably more
than hed spent on the car, Gerald declined.
You simply cant put a price on destiny.

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tech showcase Honda Pilot EX-L

Its not easy to part with P3.385 million for a seven-seater non-
European SUV, but the Honda Pilot should make it easier. Its
large but not massively so, and its maneuverable enough for
tight cities. Cabin space is generousexcept for the third row,
which should only be for children and quick trips for adults.
Good thing theres a drop-down monitor for watching DVDs to Length: 4,941mm Width: 2,296mm Height: 1,773mm
keep rear occupants distracted. Whether its slogging through Wheelbase: 2,820mm Luggage volume: 305L
traffic or traversing expressways, the Pilot is your best bet.

Third row is good

for short trips for
Oddity
people who eat
tiny portions
Meter
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Once you get over the

sticker price, theres
nothing you will look
for in a seven-seater
beyond what the Pilot
offers (maybe except for
fuel economy). The ride
is composed and comfy,
with a little bit of the
Honda spunk thrown in.
This is why we work hard.

Fold down the rear

seats and you have a
moving lounge
CRAMPED SPACIOUS

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1997 Ma zda Miata

The 1.8-liter transplant
from an NB makes Joey
a very happy camper

mad for
the miata
the evolution of this rad
roadster is far from over

Keen-eyed observers
will notice the revised
mirror position
he car on these pages is my personal

t 1997 Mazda Miata. The story began

when I was a kid. My ophthalmologist
Dr. Batungbacal drove what was then a
relatively new Datsun 240Z. That car was parked by
his office building in Makati all the time, and like any
car-crazy kid, I practically drooled whenever I saw
it. Up until my teenage years, I saw that car driven
around by the good doctor. I thought that it was really
cool to have a nice, daily-driven, enthusiast car that
you can grow old with.
Then in 1996 the Mazda Miata was introduced to
the Philippine market. Not only could you buy the car
new, but you also had local dealer support for parts
and maintenance. I had to have one! A couple of years
later, I was able to buy my first one in a British Racing
Green hue. Perfect! By that time there were no longer
any new ones at the dealers. Rumor had it that only
200 units of the NA (Miata-speak for first-generation)
Words BY JoeY Bernardez PHoToGraPHY BY CHrIsTIan HaLILI

were imported by then distributor Columbian Motors.

I absolutely loved that BRG roadster! I even
brought along a good friend to accompany me when I
made the deal to buy it in Sta. Mesa Heights that day,
and we had a grand time! Almost immediately I start-
ed modifying it. But barely two years later that car was
totaled, driven by someone else and crashed into the
side of Manila Cathedral in Intramuros. Indirectly my
fault. Thereafter, I got a silver one with 4,000km That
too got totaled after a couple of months. Absolutely
my fault. What can I say? I was young and foolish.
It took a couple of months for me to find this black
one. But find it, I did. Some of my friends couldnt
understand what I was doing. Why would Joey buy
the same kind of car three times in a row? By that time Joeys Miata is notorious.
there were other sports cars available in the local Its a tastefully done
roadster. Very quick, too
market and I could have moved up and gotten a more
upscale brand. But I didnt. To my mind, the Miata

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 Custom interior looks
great. Moto-Lita wheel
is the icing on the cake

THE
MODIFICATIONS
ENgINE AND
TrANSMISSION
JDM 1999 NB RS 1.8-liter
BP5A engine and 6-speed
transmission; 4-2-1
headers; Jackson Racing
cold-air intake; Mazda
would be my lifelong sports car project. And for about Torsen LSD; 4.1:1 ring and
a decade an NA Miata was my daily driver.
Ive changed the interior to red leather to mimic
The fun comes pinion final drive

the limited edition Miata that was offered in other

marketsthe 93 LE. Various upgrade parts have been
from sharing the SuSpENSION
AND CHASSIS
bought, imported, or custom made for the interior,
the chassis, suspension and brakes. But as well as the
experience with Mazdaspeed shock-tower
brace, four-point roll bar;

car handles twisty roads, it was sorely underpowered.

I put on a supercharger in the early 2000s but that
like-minded auto Flyin Miata frame rails
and butterfly brace;
Garage Star door
just made the car temperamental. Just last year, I was
able to find a front clip of a later model NB Miata from
enthusiasts bushings; Fatcat coilovers

Japan and I took that cars engine, which is bigger and BrAkES AND wHEELS
with a bit more power, as well as its 6-speed transmis- NB brake proportioning
sion, and transplanted them into my little roadster. valve; EBC dimpled and
slotted rotors; Axxis
Probably the best thing Ive ever done to it. More expensive sports cars, although impressive, Ultimate brake pads;
As much fun as toying around with the car is, can sometimes be intimidating. I didnt want some- 15inx6.5in et+38 Rota
whats probably more fun is sharing the experience thing that intimidated other people. I wrote an article Retro wheels;Yokohama
of ownership and modification with like-minded a year or two ago about this English gentleman, Peter Advan Neova AD08 tires
individuals. Our little group of Miata enthusiasts talk Smith, and his beautifully restored classic MG TD. He
almost everyday on social media. Look us up some- said it perfectly when he described his car and I think I STyLE
time on our Facebook page: Mutineer Roadsters. My can say the same thing about the Miata: Its an honest Custom headrests and
cars engine and transmission transplant is even docu- car, a modest car. I like honesty and modesty. I think interior; Moto-Lita wheel;
mented there. the world can use more of it. Garage Vary tail

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The leaking radiaTor

This vital engine component must always be in good shape
i began to notice a pink residue that was beginning to form around the top of
the radiator of the Miata. It eventually got worse. Im glad I have a spare
radiator handy. Its time for a change. EXTRA
TIPS
HOW TO INSTALL A
BRAND-NEW RADIATOR

01 this car has been kind to me. instead of are hard and brittle, its time to change them. Inspect the
a broken radiator, the leak was very slow. i engine bay often
caught the problem in time, and there was no 03 unbolt any nuts and screws holding the for signs of leaks.
overheating. pulling the old radiator down is radiator in place and lift the radiator very If any go
quite simple. first, wait for engine to cool be- carefully. Dont snag any of the wires or other unnoticed, a
fore removing the radiator cap. once on the components on it. swap all the detachable blown radiator
lifter, find the drain plug and drain the cool- parts from it (fans, rubber grommets, and can be the reason
ant into a container. brackets) to the new radiator. for a catastrophic
overheat.
Words ANd photogrAphy by pAulo rAfAel subido

02 find all of the electrical connections that 04 drop in the new radiator, connect the
lead to the auxiliary fans and disconnect them hoses and brackets, and fill it up with coolant.
carefully. Next, disconnect the radiator hoses Connect the electricals, start the engine, and
by loosening the clamps first. if you will use make sure the fans turn when the engine is at I open up the
the old hoses, be gentle as well. if the hoses operating temp. you are good to go! engine bay every
time I wash my
car to wipe off the
dust and to
DIFFICULTY LEVEL THINGS TO CHECK THE GEAR inspect all the
Its easy, as long as you Never open the radiator lifter, brand-new belts and hoses.
have a lifter and the cap when the engine is hot replacement radiator, You should, too.
necessary tools replacement nuts and
bolts, fresh radiator
hoses, coolant

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New Car
Guide
We cant stress this enough: The importance of car insurance
should never be overlooked. Its a vital part of car ownership.
CAR OF THE MONTH
Volvo S90
Plush does not even cover this
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artthe minimalist kind. Once
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Volvo, although synonymous
with the word safe, is up there
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So you finally realized that its
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the Motorcar Insurance rates are governed by
standardized tariff rate which are based on those
issued by the Philippines Insurance Rating As-
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V8 S COUPE / ROADSTER PUR 4.7 G DOHC 32V V8 430 490 4382 1866 1260 7AMT 2 RWD xDRIVE20D xLINE P 3,290,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 187 400 4477 1798 1545 8AT 5 AWD
V12 S COUPE / ROADSTER PUR 5.9 G DOHC 48V V12 565 620 4385 1864 1250 7AMT 2 RWD X3
AudI SDRIVE18D P 3,750,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 150 360 4648 1884 1661 8AT 5 RWD
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xDRIVE20D xLINE P 4,350,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 190 400 4648 1884 1661 8AT 5 AWD
A1 X4
1.4 TFSI (3-DR) P 1,890,000 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 120 200 3954 1740 1416 7DCT 5 FWD xDRIVE 20D PACkAGE P 4,990,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 187 400 4671 1881 1624 8AT 5 AWD
1.4 SPORTBACk (5-DR) P 1,990,000 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 120 200 3954 1740 1416 7DCT 5 FWD xDRIVE 30D M SPORT P 5,090,000 3.0 D DOHC 24V I6 258 600 4671 1881 1624 8AT 5 AWD
A3 X5
TDI ATTRACTION P 2,630,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 148 320 4292 1765 1423 7DCT 5 FWD
TDI AMBITION P 2,730,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 148 320 4292 1765 1423 7DCT 5 FWD xDRIVE 25D P 5,890,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 218 450 4877 1983 1690 8AT 5 AWD
TFSI S-TRONIC P 2,790,000 1.8 G DOHC 16V I4 177 250 4292 1765 1423 7DCT 5 FWD xDRIVE 30D P 6,490,000 3.0 D DOHC 24V I6 258 560 4877 1983 1690 8AT 5 AWD
S3 qUATTRO P 4,500,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 276 380 4292 1765 1423 7DCT 5 AWD X6
A4 xDRIVE 30D P.ExTR. P 7,690,000 3.0 D DOHC 24V I6 242 540 4877 1983 1690 8AT 2+2 AWD
1.8 TFSI S-LINE P 3,590,000 1.8 G DOHC 16V I4 168 320 4703 1826 1427 CVT 5 FWD xDRIVE 30D SPORT P 7,790,000 3.0 D DOHC 24V I6 242 540 4877 1983 1690 8AT 2+2 AWD
2.0 TDI S-LINE P 3,840,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 148 320 4703 1826 1427 CVT 5 AWD
2.0 TDI AVANT
A5
P 3,890,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 148 320 4699 1826 1436 CVT 5 AWD

BYd
F0
2.0 TFSI qUATTRO P 4,480,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 225 350 4649 1860 1366 8AT 5 AWD
A6
1.0 GLx-I (MT) P 548000 1.0 G DOHC 12V I3 67 90 3460 1618 1465 5MT 5 FWD
1.0 GL-I (AT) P 628,000 1.0 G DOHC 12V I3 67 90 3460 1618 1465 5AMT 5 FWD
1.8 TFSI P 4,950,000 1.8 G DOHC 16V I4 187 320 4915 1874 1455 7DCT 5 AWD
*PUR: PRice UPon ReqUest

F3
3.0 TDI qUATTRO P 5,950,000 3.0 D DOHC 24V V6 242 500 4915 1874 1455 7DCT 5 AWD
1.5 (MT) FLEET/TAxI P 698,000 1.5 G SOHC 16V I4 107 145 4533 1705 1490 5MT 5 FWD
A7 F5
TFSI qUATTRO S-LINE P 7,790,000 3.0 G DOHC 24V V6 325 440 4969 1911 1420 7DCT 5 AWD GS-I 1.5 TID DCT P 1,288,000 1.3 G DOHC 16V I4 152 240 4680 1765 1490 6AT 5 FWD
A8L L3
3.0 TDI qUATTRO P 8,590,000 3.0 D DOHC 24V V6 254 550 5265 1949 1471 8AT 5 AWD GL-I 1.5 MT P 738,000 1.5 G SOHC 16V I4 107 145 4568 1716 1480 5MT 5 FWD
3.0 TFSI qUATTRO P 8,990,000 3.0 G DOHC 24V V6 306 440 5265 1949 1471 8AT 5 AWD GS-I 1.5 DCT P 828,000 1.5 G SOHC 16V I4 107 145 4568 1716 1480 6AT 5 FWD
Q3 QIN
1.4 TFSI P 2,990,000 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 147 250 4385 1831 1590 7DCT 5 FWD HyBRID P 2,488,000 1.5 G I4 + ELECTRIC 291 440 4740 1770 1480 6DCT 5 FWD
2.0 TDI qUATTRO S-TRONICP 3,490,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 175 380 4385 1831 1590 7DCT 5 AWD S6
Q5 GS-I 2.0 MT P 1,168,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 140 186 4810 1855 1680 5MT 5 FWD
2.0 TDI qUATTRO S-TRONIC P 4,430,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 175 380 4639 1880 1653 7DCT 5 AWD GS-I 2.4 DCT P 1,258,000 2.4 G DOHC 16V I4 160 215 4810 1855 1680 4AT 5 FWD
Q7 S7
3.0 TDI qUATTRO P6,690,000 3.0 D DOHC 24V V6 268 600 5072 1970 1740 8AT 7 AWD GS-I 2.0 TURBO DCT P 1,498,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 151 320 4835 1855 1720 6DCT 7 FWD
3.0 TDI qUATTRO S-LINE P 7,790,000 3.0 D DOHC 24V V6 268 600 5072 1970 1740 8AT 7 AWD
SL W/ PANORAMIC ROOF
R8
P 7,990,000 3.0 D DOHC 24V V6 268 600 5072 1970 1740 8AT 7 AWD
CHERY
5.2 V10 PLUS qUATTRO PUR 5.2 G DOHC 40V V10 610 560 4420 1940 1240 7DCT 2 AWD E5
TT
1.8 (CVT) P 799,000 1.8 G DOHC 16V I4 131 170 4580 1760 1483 CVT 5 FWD
2.0 TFSI P4,480,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 230 370 4177 1832 1353 6DCT 2+2 FWD FULWIN 2
2.0 TFSI S-LINE P4,990,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 230 370 4177 1832 1353 6DCT 2+2 FWD 1.5 (MT) P 699,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 108 140 4188 1686 1480 5MT 5 FWD
Q22L
BAIC COMFORTABLE (11 STR)
QQ3
P 600,000 1.2 G DOHC 16V I4 80 106 4430 1626 1930 5MT 11 RWD
A-SERIES
A113 HATCHBACk COMFORTP 648,000 1.3 G DOHC 16V I4 99 124 3998 1720 1503 5MT 5 FWD 1.0 MT LUxURy P 499,000 1.0 G DOHC 12V I3 69 93 4285 1765 1705 4AT 5 FWD
A113 SEDAN COMFORT P 665,000 1.3 G DOHC 16V I4 99 124 4310 1720 1500 5MT 5 FWD TIGGO
A115 SEDAN COMFORT P 780,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 113 143 4310 1720 1500 4AT 5 FWD 2.0 CVT COMFORTABLE P 945,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 138 182 4390 1765 1705 4AT 5 FWD
A115 HATCHBACk FASHION P 798,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 113 143 3998 1720 1503 4AT 5 FWD
A523 (SENOVA)
ELITE P 2,389,000 2.3 G DOHC 16V I4 250 258 4861 1820 1462 5AT 5 FWD CHEvROLET
M20 CAPTIVA
MPV P 548,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 106 144 4440 1700 1783 5MT 8 RWD 2.4 LS 4x2 P 1,313,888 2.4 G DOHC 16V I4 166 229 4673 1850 1756 6AT 7 FWD
MZ40 2.0 LS 4x2 P 1,413,888 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 148 320 4635 1850 1720 6AT 7 FWD
LUxURy (7 STR) P 488,000 1.2 G DOHC 16V I4 86 108 4030 1636 1907 5MT 7 RWD COLORADO
COMFORT (8 STR) P 468,000 1.2 G DOHC 16V I4 86 108 4030 1636 1907 5MT 8 RWD 2.5 LT 4x2 (MT) P 1,167,888 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 163 380 5347 1789 1700 6MT 5 RWD
COMFORT CARGO (2 STR) P 468,000 1.2 G DOHC 16V I4 86 108 4030 1636 1907 5MT 2 RWD 2.8 LT 4x2 (AT) P 1,267,888 2.8 D DOHC 16V I4 200 500 5347 1789 1700 6AT 5 RWD
MZ45 2.8 LTZ 4x4 (MT) P 1,613,888 2.8 D DOHC 16V I4 200 500 5347 1882 1781 6MT 5 4WD
2.8 LTZ 4x4 (AT) P 1,689,888 2.8 D DOHC 16V I4 200 500 5347 1882 1790 6AT 5 4WD
LUxURy 7 SEATER P 580,000 1.2 G DOHC 16V I4 86 108 4495 1636 1912 5MT 7 RWD
LUxURy (8/9 SEATER) P 598,000 1.2 G DOHC 16V I4 86 108 4495 1636 1912 5MT 8/9 RWD CRUZE
X424 1.8 L (MT) P 858,888 1.8 G DOHC 16V I4 139 176 4597 1788 1477 5MT 5 FWD
1.8 LS (AT) P 963,888 1.8 G DOHC 16V I4 139 176 4597 1788 1477 6AT 5 FWD
x424 P 1,400,000 2.4 G DOHC 16V I4 143 217 4350 1843 1834 5MT 4 4WD 1.8 LT (AT) P 1,103,888 1.8 G DOHC 16V I4 139 176 4597 1788 1477 6AT 5 FWD
MALIBU
BENTLEY 2.4 LT P1,398,888 2.4 G DOHC 16V I4 165 225 4864 1854 1463 6AT 5 FWD
BENTAYGA 2.4 LTZ P 1,528,888 2.4 G DOHC 16V I4 165 225 4864 1854 1463 6AT 5 FWD
4.0 V8 DIESEL PUR 4.0 D DOHC 32V V8 429 900 5140 1998 1742 8AT 5 AWD ORLANDO
6.0 W12 PUR 6.0 G DOHC 48V W12 600 900 5140 1998 1742 8AT 5 AWD 1.8 LT P 1,238,888 1.8 G DOHC 16V I4 139 176 4652 1836 1633 6AT 7 FWD
SAIL
CONTINENTAL GT
1.3 L SEDAN P 688,888 1.3 G DOHC 16V I4 99 127 4300 1735 1504 5MT FWD
GT V8 PUR 4.0 G DOHC 32V V8 500 660 4807 1947 1401 8AT 2+2 AWD 1.5 LT (AT) SEDAN P 768,888 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 107 141 4300 1735 1504 4AT FWD
GT V8 S PUR 4.0 G DOHC 32V V8 520 680 4818 1947 1391 8AT 2+2 AWD 1.5 LTZ (AT) SEDAN P 858,888 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 107 141 4300 1735 1504 4AT FWD
GT 6.0 W12 PUR 6.0 G DOHC 48V W12 582 720 4807 1947 1401 8AT 2+2 AWD
GT SPEED PUR 6.0 G DOHC 48V W12 626 820 4818 1947 1391 8AT 2+2 AWD SONIC
GT3-R PUR 4.0 G DOHC 32V V8 572 700 4950 2030 1350 8AT 2 AWD 1.4 LTZ HATCHBACk (MT) P 788,888 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 99 130 4039 1735 1517 5MT 5 FWD
CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR 1.4 LTZ HATCHBACk (AT) P 838,888 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 99 130 4039 1735 1517 6AT 5 FWD
V8 PUR 4.0 G DOHC 32V V8 500 660 5299 1984 1488 8AT 5 AWD SPARk (NEW)
V8 S PUR 4.0 G DOHC 32V V8 521 680 5299 1984 1488 8AT 5 AWD 1.4 LT (MT) P 648,888 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 98 124 3636 1595 1483 5MT 5 FWD
W12 S PUR 6.0 G DOHC 48V W12 626 820 5299 1984 1488 8AT 5 AWD 1.4 LT (AT) P 628,888 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 98 128 3636 1595 1483 CVT 5 FWD
W12 PUR 6.0 G DOHC 48V W12 616 800 5299 1984 1488 8AT 5 AWD 1.4 LTZ (AT) P 763,888 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 98 128 3636 1595 1483 CVT 5 FWD
MULSANNE SPIN
MULSANNE PUR 6.75 G OHV 16V V8 505 1020 5575 1926 1521 8AT 5 RWD 1.3 LS (MT) P 838,888 1.3 D DOHC 16V I4 74 190 4620 1735 1644 5MT 7 FWD
ExTENDED WHEELBASE PUR 6.75 G OHV 16V V8 505 1020 5825 1926 1541 8AT 5 RWD 1.5 LTZ (AT) P 858,888 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 108 141 4620 1735 1644 6AT 7 FWD
MULSANNE SPEED PUR 6.75 G OHV 16V V8 530 1100 5575 1926 1521 8AT 5 RWD 1.3 LTZ (MT) P 928,888 1.3 D DOHC 16V I4 74 190 4620 1735 1644 5MT 7 FWD
SUBURBAN
BMW 5.3 4x2 LT P 5,238,888 5.3 G OHV 16V V8 355 516 5648 2009 1951 6AT 7 RWD
1-SERIES 5.3 4x4 LTZ P 6,238,888 5.3 G OHV 16V V8 355 516 5648 2009 1951 6AT 7 4WD
118I SPORT P 2,320,000 1.5 G DOHC 12V I3 134 220 4324 1765 1421 8AT 5 RWD TAHOE
2-SERIES COUPE 5.3 4x2 PUR 5.3 G OHV 16V V8 321 454 5131 2007 1953 6AT 7 RWD
220I SPORT P 2,990,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 184 270 4432 1774 1418 8AT 4 RWD TRAILBLAZER
M2 P 5,690,000 3.0 G DOHC 24V I6 365 500 4454 1774 1408 7DCT 4 RWD

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2.8 4X4 Z71 (AT) P 1,881,888 2.8 D DOHC 16V I4 200 500 4878 1902 1848 6AT 7 4WD
TRAX
2.4 S NAVI P 1,793,000 2.4 G DOHC 16V I4 173 226 4890 1850 1465 5AT 5 FWD
3.5 SV NAVI P 2,293,000 3.5 G sOHC 24V V6 277 339 4890 1850 1465 6AT 5 FWD
1.4 LS (AT) MAN.REAR.WIN P 998,888 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 138 200 4245 1775 1670 6AT 5 FWD BRio
1.4 LS (AT) P 1,018,888 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 138 200 4245 1775 1670 6AT 5 FWD
1.4 LT (AT) P 1,218,888 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 138 200 4245 1775 1670 6AT 5 FWD 1.3 S (MT) P 614,000 1.3 G sOHC 16V I4 99 127 3610 1680 1485 5MT 5 FWD
1.3 S (AT) P 654,000 1.3 G sOHC 16V I4 99 127 3610 1680 1485 5AT 5 FWD
P 694,000 1.3 G sOHC 16V I4 99 127 3610 1680 1485 5MT 5 FWD
Chrysler / DoDge 1.3 V (MT)
1.3 V (AT) P 734,000 1.3 G sOHC 16V I4 99 127 3610 1680 1485 5AT 5 FWD
CHRYSLER 300C BRio AMAZE
3.6 V6 P 3,550,000 3.6 G DOHC 24V V6 292 353 5044 1902 1492 8AT 5 RWD 1.3 E (MT) P 634,000 1.3 G sOHC 16V I4 99 127 3990 1680 1485 5MT 5 FWD
CHRYSLER Town & CounTRY 1.3 S (AT) P 694,000 1.3 G sOHC 16V I4 99 127 3990 1680 1485 5AT 5 FWD
3.6 V6 LIMITEd P 2,990,000 3.6 G DOHC 24V V6 283 353 5218 1998 1818 6AT 7 FWD 1.3 V NAVI (MT) P 734,000 1.3 G sOHC 16V I4 99 127 3990 1680 1485 5MT 5 FWD
1.3 V NAVI (AT) P 774,000 1.3 G sOHC 16V I4 99 127 3990 1680 1485 5AT 5 FWD
DoDGE CHALLEnGER BR-v
6.4 SRT8 392 P 4,250,000 6.4 G OHV 16V V8 485 644 5023 1923 1449 8AT 5 RWD 1.5 S cVT P 989,000 1.5 G sOHC 16V I4 118 145 4453 1735 1665 CVT 7 FWD
SRT hELLcAT Pur 6.2 G OHV 16V V8 707 881 5023 1923 1449 8AT 5 RWD 1.5 S cVT ModULo P 1,035,000 1.5 G sOHC 16V I4 118 145 4453 1735 1665 CVT 7 FWD
DoDGE DuRAnGo 1.5 V NAVI cVT P 1,119,000 1.5 G sOHC 16V I4 118 145 4456 1735 1665 CVT 7 FWD
3.6 V6 LIMITEd P 3,080,000 3.6 G DOHC 24V V6 290 353 5075 2172 1818 5AT 7 AWD 1.5 V NAVI cVT ModULo P 1,185,000 1.5 G sOHC 16V I4 118 145 4456 1735 1665 CVT 7 FWD
RAM 1500 CiTY
V8 LARAMIE P 3,360,000 5.7 G OHV 16V V8 395 560 6043 2017 1991 8AT 5 4WD 1.5 E (MT) P 764,000 1.5 G sOHC 16V I4 118 145 4440 1695 1477 5MT 5 FWD
1.5 E (cVT) P 804,000 1.5 G sOHC 16V I4 118 145 4440 1695 1477 CVT 5 FWD
Ferrari 1.5 VX (cVT) NAVI+
1.5 VX+ (cVT) NAVI+
P 913,000
P 1,003,000
1.5
1.5
G
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sOHC 16V I4
sOHC 16V I4
118
118
145
145
4440
4440
1695
1695
1477
1477
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CALifoRniA 1.5 VX+ NAVI MUGEN P 1,063,000 1.5 G sOHC 16V I4 118 145 4440 1695 1477 CVT 5 FWD
cALIfoRNIA T Pur 3.9 G DOHC V8 553 755 4569 1910 1320 7DCT 2 RWD CiviC
488 11.8 E P 1,103,000 1.8 G DOHC 16V I4 139 174 4630 1800 1410 CVT 5 FWD
488 GTB Pur 3.9 G V8 TURBO 660 760 4568 1952 1213 7DCT 2 RWD 1.8 E ModULo P 1,158,000 1.8 G DOHC 16V I4 139 174 4630 1800 1410 CVT 5 FWD
488 SPIdER Pur 3.9 G V8 TURBO 661 760 4568 1952 1211 7DCT 2 RWD 1.5 RS TURBo P 1,403,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 174 220 4630 1800 1410 CVT 5 FWD
f12 1.5 RS ModULo SPoRT P 1,515,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 174 220 4630 1800 1410 CVT 5 FWD
f12 BERLINETTA Pur 6.3 G DOHC 48V V12 730 690 4618 1942 1276 7DCT 2 AWD CR-v
GTC4LuSSo 2.0 V 2Wd (MT) P 1,333,000 2.0 G sOHC 16V I4 151 190 4580 1820 1685 6MT 5 FWD
GTc4LUSSo T Pur 3.9 G V8 TURBO 602 760 4922 1980 1383 7DCT 2+2 RWD 2.0 V 2Wd (AT) P 1,373,000 2.0 G sOHC 16V I4 151 190 4580 1820 1685 5AT 5 FWD
Pur 6.3 G DOHC 48V V12 681 697 4922 1980 1383 7DCT 2+2 AWD 2.0 S 2Wd (AT) P 1,503,000 2.0 G sOHC 16V I4 151 190 4580 1820 1685 5AT 5 FWD

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2.4 SX NAVI AWd P 1,693,000 2.4 G DOHC 16V I4 182 220 4580 1820 1685 5AT 5 AWD
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1.8 E cVT P 1,243,000 1.8 G sOHC 16V I4 139 174 4295 1770 1605 CVT 5 FWD
ECoSPoRT 1.8 E cVT ModULo P 1,303,000 1.8 G sOHC 16V I4 139 174 4295 1770 1605 CVT 5 FWD
1.5 AMBIENTE (MT) P 775,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 108 142 4245 1765 1708 5MT 5 FWD 1.8 EL cVT P 1,353,000 1.8 G sOHC 16V I4 139 174 4295 1770 1605 CVT 5 FWD
1.5 TRENd (MT) P 835,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 108 142 4245 1765 1708 5MT 5 FWD 1.8 EL cVT MUGEN P 1,513,000 1.8 G sOHC 16V I4 139 174 4295 1770 1605 CVT 5 FWD
1.5 TRENd (AT) P 885,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 108 142 4245 1765 1708 6DCT 5 FWD JAZZ
1.5 TITANIUM (AT) P 988,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 108 142 4245 1765 1708 6DCT 5 FWD 1.5 V (MT) P 793,000 1.5 G sOHC 16V I4 118 145 3955 1695 1525 5MT 5 FWD
ESCAPE 1.5 V (cVT) P 833,000 1.5 G sOHC 16V I4 118 145 3955 1695 1525 CVT 5 FWD
1.6 SE EcoBooST P 1,490,000 1.6 G ECOBOOsT I4 178 240 4524 1839 1684 6AT 5 FWD 1.5 VX (cVT) P 933,000 1.5 G sOHC 16V I4 118 145 3955 1695 1525 CVT 5 FWD
2.0 TITANIUM EcoBooST P 1,790,000 2.0 G ECOBOOsT I4 249 366 4524 1839 1684 6AT 5 AWD 1.5 VX+ (cVT) P 973,000 1.5 G sOHC 16V I4 118 145 3955 1695 1525 CVT 5 FWD
EvEREST 1.5 VX MUGEN LIMITEd Ed. P 963,000 1.5 G sOHC 16V I4 118 145 3955 1695 1525 CVT 5 FWD
AMBIENTE 2.2 4X2 MT P 1,339,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 158 385 4893 1862 1863 6MT 7 RWD LEGEnD
AMBIENTE 2.2 4X2 AT P 1,399,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 158 385 4893 1862 1863 6AT 7 RWD 3.5 SPoRT hYBRId Sh-AWd P 4,385,000 3.5 G V6 + ELECTRIC 377 463 4997 1890 14878 7DCT 5 AWD
TRENd 2.2 4X2 AT P 1,539,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 158 385 4893 1862 1863 6AT 7 RWD MoBiLio
TITANIUM 2.2 4X2 AT P 1,739,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 158 385 4893 1862 1863 6AT 7 RWD 1.5 E MT P 822,000 1.5 G sOHC 16V I4 118 145 4386 1683 1603 5MT 7 FWD
TITANIUM 2.2 PREM. PcK P 1,859,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 158 385 4893 1862 1863 6AT 7 RWD 1.5 V (cVT) P 892,000 1.5 G sOHC 16V I4 118 145 4386 1683 1603 CVT 7 FWD
TITANIUM 3.2 4X4 AT P 1,989,000 3.2 D DOHC 20V I5 197 470 4893 1862 1863 6AT 7 4WD 1.5 V ModULo PLATINUM P 918,000 1.5 G sOHC 16V I4 118 145 4386 1683 1603 CVT 7 FWD
TITANIUM 3.2 PREM. PcK P 2,109,000 3.2 D DOHC 20V I5 197 470 4893 1862 1863 6AT 7 4WD 1.5 RS NAVI cVT P 982,000 1.5 G sOHC 16V I4 118 145 4398 1683 1603 CVT 7 FWD
EXPEDiTion oDYSSEY
3.5 PLATINUM EcoBooST P 3,615,000 3.5 G ECOBOOsT V6 365 569 5621 2332 1989 6AT 8 4WD 2.4 EX P 1,953,000 2.4 G DOHC 16V I4 173 226 4830 1820 1695 CVT 7 FWD
EXPLoRER 2.4 EX -V NAVI P 2,393,000 2.4 G DOHC 16V I4 173 226 4830 1820 1695 CVT 7 FWD
2.3 LIMITEd EcoBooST P 2,545,000 2.3 G ECOBOOsT I4 270 408 5006 2005 1803 6AT 7 FWD PiLoT
3.5 SPoRT EcoBooST P 2,905,000 3.5 G ECOBOOsT V6 365 475 5006 2005 1803 6AT 7 AWD 3.5 EX-L AWd P 3,385,000 3.5 G DOHC 24V V6 280 353 4941 2296 1773 6AT 7 AWD
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1.5 AMBIENTE MT (4-dR)
1.5 AMBIENTE MT (5-dR)
P 698,000
P 698,000
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1.5
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140
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1.5 TRENd MT (4-dR) P 755,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 110 140 4320 1722 1469 5MT 5 FWD ACCEnT
1.5 TRENd MT (5-dR) P 755,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 110 140 3969 1722 1469 5MT 5 FWD 1.4 GL (MT) P 668,000 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 99 133 4370 1700 1450 6MT 5 FWD
1.5 TRENd AT (4-dR) P 805,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 110 140 4320 1722 1469 6DCT 5 FWD 1.4 GL (cVT) P 718,000 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 99 133 4370 1700 1450 CVT 5 FWD
1.5 TRENd AT (5-dR) P 805,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 110 140 3969 1722 1469 6DCT 5 FWD 1.6 cRdI GL (MT) P 748,000 1.6 D DOHC 16V I4 134 300 4370 1700 1450 6MT 5 FWD
1.5 TITANIUM AT (4-dR) P 875,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 110 140 4320 1722 1469 6DCT 5 FWD 1.6 cRdI GL (AT) P 848,000 1.6 D DOHC 16V I4 134 300 4370 1700 1450 7DCT 5 FWD
1.5 SPoRT AT (5-dR) P 875,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 110 140 3969 1722 1469 6DCT 5 FWD hATch cRdI 1.6 GL (MT) P 798,000 1.6 D DOHC 16V I4 134 300 4115 1700 1457 6MT 5 FWD
1.0 SP+ EcoBooST (5-dR) P 905,000 1.0 G ECOBOOsT I3 123 170 3969 1722 1469 6DCT 5 FWD hATch cRdI 1.6 GL (AT) P 898,000 1.6 D DOHC 16V I4 134 300 4115 1700 1457 7DCT 5 FWD
1.0 SP+ EcoBooST (4-dR) P 905,000 1.0 G ECOBOOsT I3 123 170 4320 1722 1469 6DCT 5 FWD ELAnTRA
foCuS 1.6 GL (MT) P 898,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 128 157 4570 1800 1435 6MT 5 FWD
1.5 TITANIUM EcoBooST P 1,088,000 1.5 G ECOBOOsT I4 178 240 4534 1823 1484 6DCT 5 FWD 1.6 GL (AT) P 998,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 128 157 4570 1800 1435 6AT 5 FWD
1.5 SPoRT EcoBooST P 1,088,000 1.5 G ECOBOOsT I4 178 240 4358 1823 1484 6DCT 5 FWD 2.0 GL (AT) LIMITEd P 1,038,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 148 192 4570 1800 1435 6AT 5 FWD
1.5 TIT+ EcoBooST P 1,278,000 1.5 G ECOBOOsT I4 178 240 4534 1823 1484 6DCT 5 FWD 2.0 GLS (AT) P 1,158,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 148 192 4570 1800 1435 6AT 5 FWD
1.5 SP.+ EcoBooST P 1,278,000 1.5 G ECOBOOsT I4 178 240 4358 1823 1484 6DCT 5 FWD Eon
MuSTAnG 0.8 GLX P 508,000 0.8 G sOHC 12V I3 55 75 3495 1550 1500 5MT 5 FWD
2.3 EcoBooST PREMIUM P 2,545,000 2.3 G DOHC 16V I4 310 434 4784 1916 1381 6AT 4 RWD GRAnD SAnTA fE
V8 GT PREMIUM P 3,155,000 5.0 G DOHC 32V V8 435 542 4788 1877 1417 6AT 4 RWD 2.2 GRANd SANTA fE P 2,508,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 194 436 4915 1885 1690 6AT 6 AWD
RAnGER
GRAnD STAREX
2.2 4X2 SINGLE cAB (MT) P 769,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 118 285 5277 1850 1703 5MT 2 RWD
2.2 4X2 BASE (MT) P 889,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 118 285 5277 1850 1716 5MT 5 RWD TcI GL 10-STR (MT) P 1,338,000 2.5 D sOHC 8V I4 99 226 5125 1920 1925 5MT 10 RWD
2.2 4X2 XLS (MT) P 1,039,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 148 375 5354 1850 1821 6MT 5 4WD VGT GLS 10-STR (AT) P 1,738,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 168 392 5125 1920 1925 5AT 10 RWD
2.2 4X4 XLS (MT) P 1,199,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 148 375 5354 1850 1821 6MT 5 4WD VGT GLS (AT) SWIVEL P 1,948,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 168 392 5125 1920 1925 5AT 10 RWD
2.2 4X2 XLT (MT) P 1,219,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 158 385 5354 1850 1821 6MT 5 RWD SAnTA fE
2.2 4X2 XLT (AT) P 1,279,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 158 385 5354 1850 1821 6AT 5 RWD 2.2 R-EVGT GLS 2Wd P 1,698,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 194 422 4690 1880 1690 6AT 7 2WD
2.2 4X2 fX4 (MT) P 1,299,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 158 385 5354 1850 1821 6MT 5 RWD 2.2 R-EVGT 2Wd P 1,768,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 194 422 4690 1880 1690 6AT 7 2WD
2.2 4X2 fX4 (AT) P 1,359,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 158 385 5354 1850 1821 6AT 5 RWD 2.2 R-EVGT 2Wd LIMITEd P 1,838,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 194 422 4690 1880 1690 6AT 7 2WD
2.2 WILdTRAK 4X2 (MT) P 1,365,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 158 385 5354 1850 1821 6MT 5 RWD SonATA
2.2 WILdTRAK 4X2 (AT) P 1,425,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 158 385 5354 1850 1821 6AT 5 RWD 2.4 GLS P1,698,000 2.4 G DOHC 16V I4 176 228 4855 1865 1485 6AT 5 FWD
2.2 WILdTRAK 4X4 (MT) P 1,479,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 158 385 5354 1850 1821 6MT 5 4WD 2.4 GLS PREMIUM P1,898,000 2.4 G DOHC 16V I4 176 228 4855 1865 1485 6AT 5 FWD
2.2 WILdTRAK 4X4 (AT) P 1,539,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 158 385 5354 1850 1821 6AT 5 4WD
3.2 WILdTRAK 4X4 (MT) P 1,649,000 3.2 D DOHC 20V I5 197 470 5354 1850 1821 6MT 5 4WD TuCSon
3.2 WILdTRAK 4X4 (AT) P 1,709,000 3.2 D DOHC 20V I5 197 470 5354 1850 1821 6AT 5 4WD GL 2.0 2Wd MT P 1,098,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 154 196 4475 1850 1645 6MT 5 FWD
GL 2.0 2Wd AT P 1,188,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 154 196 4475 1850 1645 6AT 5 FWD
Foton GL cRdI 2Wd AT
GLS cRdI 2Wd AT
P 1,348,000
P 1,558,000
2.0
2.0
D
D
DOHC 16V I4
DOHC 16V I4
176
176
400
400
4475
4475
1850
1850
1645
1645
6AT
6AT
5
5
FWD
FWD
GRATouR cRdI AWd AT (INdENT) P 1,948,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 176 400 4475 1850 1645 6AT 5 AWD
1.2 L MT P 490,000 1.2 G DOHC 16V I4 85 112 3915 1725 1845 5MT 8 RWD vELoSTER
THunDER GdI TURBo P 1,588,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 201 264 4291 1806 1400 7DCT 4 FWD
4X2 E P 780,000 2.8 D DOHC 16V I4 161 360 5310 1880 1870 5MT 5 RWD
4X2
4X4
P 898,000
P 1,118,000
2.8
2.8
D
D
DOHC 16V I4
DOHC 16V I4
161
161
360
360
5310 1880 1870
5310 1880 1870
5MT 5
5MT 5
RWD
4WD isUzU
ToAno CRoSSwinD
2.8 L P 1,688,000 2.8 D DOHC 16V I4 161 360 5990 2190 2420 6MT 18 RWD XS P 800,000 2.5 D sOHC 8V I4 84 185 4480 1680 1765 5MT 10 RWD
XL P 844,000 2.5 D sOHC 8V I4 84 185 4480 1680 1765 5MT 10 RWD
ToPLAnDER XT (MT) P 883,000 2.5 D sOHC 8V I4 84 185 4480 1680 1765 5MT 10 RWD
4X2 P 998,000 2.8 D DOHC 16V I4 161 360 4830 1910 1840 5MT 7 RWD XUV (AT) P 1,060,000 2.5 D sOHC 8V I4 84 185 4480 1680 1765 4AT 9 RWD
4X2 X-TREME / EXEcUTIVE+ P 1,198,000 2.8 D DOHC 16V I4 161 360 4830 1910 1840 5MT 7 RWD SPoRTIVo X (MT) P 1,180,000 2.5 D sOHC 8V I4 84 185 4730 1770 1900 5MT 9 RWD
4X4 STANdARd P 1,298,000 2.8 D DOHC 16V I4 161 360 4830 1910 1840 5MT 7 4WD SPoRTIVo X (AT) P 1,245,000 2.5 D sOHC 8V I4 84 185 4730 1770 1900 4AT 8 RWD

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PRESTIGE P 5,350,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 237 340 4355 1965 1635 6AT 5 4WD
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CT200H P 2,448,000 1.8 G I4 + MOTOR 134 142 4321 1765 1440 CVT 5 FWD
D-Max CT200H F SPORT P 3,268,000 1.8 G I4 + MOTOR 134 142 4321 1765 1440 CVT 5 FWD
LT 4X2 (MT) P 922,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 108 280 5295 1775 1695 5MT 5 RWD ES
LT-X 4X2 (MT) P 985,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 108 280 5295 1775 1695 5MT 5 RWD ES350 P 3,658,000 3.5 G DOHC 24V V6 272 346 4900 1820 1450 6AT 5 FWD
LS 4X2 3.0 VGS (MT) P 1,190,000 3.0 D DOHC 16V I4 161 380 5295 1775 1695 5MT 5 RWD GS
LS 4X2 3.0 VGS (AT) P 1,260,000 3.0 D DOHC 16V I4 161 380 5295 1775 1695 5AT 5 RWD GS350 F SPORT P 5,288,000 3.5 G DOHC 24V V6 312 378 4880 1840 1455 6AT 5 RWD
LS 4X4 3.0 VGS (MT) P 1,500,000 3.0 D DOHC 16V I4 161 380 5295 1860 1795 5MT 5 4WD GS450H P 5,778,000 3.5 G V6 + ELECTRIC 337 538 4880 1840 1455 CVT 5 RWD
LS 4X4 3.0 VGS (AT) P 1,570,000 3.0 D DOHC 16V I4 161 380 5295 1860 1795 5AT 5 4WD GS F P 7,588,000 5.0 G DOHC 32V V8 467 530 4915 1845 1440 8AT 5 RWD
MU-x Gx
LS 4X2 (MT) P 1,238,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 134 320 4825 1860 1825 5MT 7 RWD GX460 P 5,578,000 4.6 G DOHC 32V V8 301 446 4806 1885 1885 6AT 7 4WD
LS-A 4X2 (MT) P 1,348,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 134 320 4825 1860 1830 5MT 7 RWD
LS-A 4X2 3.0 VGS (AT) P 1,478,000 3.0 D DOHC 16V I4 161 380 4825 1860 1840 5AT 7 RWD IS
LS-A 4X4 3.0 VGS (AT) P 1,758,000 3.0 D DOHC 16V I4 161 380 4825 1860 1840 5AT 7 4WD IS350 P 2,598,000 3.5 G DOHC 24V V6 306 300 4666 1811 1430 8AT 5 RWD
IS350 F SPORT P 3,108,000 3.5 G DOHC 24V V6 306 300 4666 1811 1430 8AT 5 RWD
Jaguar lS
LS460L (5-STR) P 7,418,000 4.6 G DOHC 32V V8 382 493 5210 1875 1475 8AT 5 RWD
F-PaCE
LS460L (4-STR) P 8,408,000 4.6 G DOHC 32V V8 382 493 5210 1875 1475 8AT 4 RWD
2.0 DIESEL PURE PUR 2.0 D TURBO I4 178 430 4731 1936 1667 8AT 5 AWD LS600HL (5-STR) P 9,668,000 5.0 G V8 + ELECTRIC 439 520 5210 1875 1475 CVT 5 AWD
3.0 DIESEL R-SPORT PUR 3.0 D TURBO V6 296 700 4731 1936 1667 8AT 5 AWD LS600HL (4-STR) P 10,638,000 5.0 G V8 + MOTOR 439 520 5210 1875 1475 CVT 4 AWD
F-TyPE lx
F-TyPE COUPE PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V V6 340 450 4470 1922 1308 8AT 2 RWD LX570 P 7,648,000 5.7 G DOHC 32V V8 362 530 5065 1980 1865 8AT 8 4WD
F-TyPE COnVERTIbLE PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V V6 340 450 4470 1922 1308 8AT 2 RWD
F-TyPE S COUPE PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V V6 380 460 4470 1922 1308 8AT 2 RWD nx
F-TyPE S COnVERTIbLE PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V V6 380 460 4470 1922 1308 8AT 2 RWD 200T P 2,848,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 235 350 4622 1879 1651 6AT 5 AWD
F-TyPE V8 S COnVERTIbLE PUR 5.0 G DOHC 32V V8 495 624 4470 1922 1308 8AT 2 RWD 200T F SPORT P 3,288,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 235 350 4622 1879 1651 6AT 5 AWD
F-TyPE R V8 COUPE PUR 5.0 G DOHC 32V V8 542 681 4470 1922 1308 8AT 2 RWD 300H P 3,908,000 2.5 G I4 + MOTOR 154 206 4630 1869 1646 CVT 5 AWD
F-TyPE R V8 COnVERTIbLE PUR 5.0 G DOHC 32V V8 542 681 4470 1922 1308 8AT 2 RWD RC
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RC350 P 3,648,000 3.5 G DOHC 24V V6 312 378 4695 1840 1395 8AT 2+2 RWD
2.0 DIESEL PURE PUR 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 178 428 4672 1850 1416 8AT 4 RWD RC-F P 5,868,000 5.0 G DOHC 32V V8 467 530 4705 1845 1390 8AT 2+2 RWD
2.0 R-SPORT PUR 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 237 339 4672 1850 1416 8AT 4 RWD
3.0 V6 S SUPERCHARGED PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V V6 335 450 4672 1850 1416 8AT 4 RWD Rx
xF RX350 P 4,068,000 3.5 G DOHC 24V V6 292 360 4890 1895 1690 6AT 5 AWD
RX350 F SPORT P 4,938,000 3.5 G DOHC 24V V6 292 360 4770 1885 1684 6AT 5 AWD
25T 2.0 TURbOCHARGED PUR 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 237 461 4961 1920 1460 8AT 5 RWD RS450H P 5,978,000 3.5 G V6 + ELECTRIC 295 335 4770 1885 1684 CVT 5 AWD
3.0 V6 DIESEL PUR 3.0 D DOHC 24V V6 237 500 4961 1920 1460 8AT 5 RWD
PUR 3.0 D DOHC 24V V6 271 600 4961 1920 1460 8AT 5 RWD
3.0 V6 DIESEL S
3.0 V6 PETROL PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V V6 235 293 4961 1920 1460 8AT 5 RWD LoTus
5.0 V8 PETROL PUR 5.0 G DOHC 32V V8 380 515 4961 1920 1460 6AT 5 RWD
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SUPERCHARGED PUR 5.0 G DOHC 32V V8 503 625 4961 1920 1460 6AT 5 RWD
S CLUb RACER P 4,650,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 134 160 3824 1719 1117 6MT 2 RWD
xJ 220 CUP P 5,350,000 1.8 G DOHC 16V I4 217 250 3824 1719 1117 6MT 2 RWD
5.0L V8 PUR 5.0 G DOHC 32V V8 380 515 5247 1894 1448 6AT 5 RWD ExIGE
SUPERCHARGED PUR 5.0 G DOHC 32V V8 503 625 5247 1894 1448 6AT 5 RWD
S ROADSTER P 7,500,000 3.5 G DOHC 24V V6 345 400 4082 1802 1129 6MT 2 RWD
Jeep EVORa
S SPORT RACER P 8,800,000 3.5 G DOHC 24V V6 345 400 4361 1845 1229 6MT 2+2 RWD
CHEROKEE
400 PUR 3.5 G DOHC 24V V6 400 410 4394 1845 1229 6MT 2+2 RWD
2.4 LIMITED P 2,890,000 2.4 G DOHC 16V I4 184 232 4623 1859 1681 9AT 5 AWD
TRAILHAWK
GRanD CHEROKEE
P 2,990,000 2.4 G DOHC 16V I4 184 232 4623 1859 1681 9AT 5 AWD
MaHindra
EnFORCER
3.0 LIMITED CRD P 3,880,000 3.0 D DOHC 24V V6 241 550 4821 1943 1761 5AT 5 4WD
SUMMIT 3.6 V6 P 3,980,000 3.6 G DOHC 24V V6 283 347 4821 1943 1761 8AT 5 4WD SInGLE CAb 4X2 P 750,000 2.5 D SOHC 8V I4 100 240 4924 1815 1885 5MT 2 RWD
SRT8 6.4 HEMI V8 P 5,300,000 6.4 G OHV 16V V8 475 624 4859 1958 1764 8AT 5 4WD SInGLE CAb 4X4 P 895,000 2.5 D SOHC 8V I4 100 240 4924 1815 1885 5MT 2 4WD
DOUbLE CAb 4X2 P 850,000 2.5 D SOHC 8V I4 100 240 4924 1815 1885 5MT 5 RWD
REnEGaDE DOUbLE CAb 4X4 P 995,000 2.5 D SOHC 8V I4 100 240 4924 1815 1885 5MT 5 4WD
4X4 LIMITED P 1,941,000 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 168 250 4230 1805 1690 9AT 5 AWD xylO
WRanGlER 2.2 DIESEL P 1,050,000 2.2 D SOHC 8V I4 120 280 4520 1850 1895 5MT 7 RWD
SPORT V6 UnLIMITED P 1,990,000 3.6 G DOHC 24V V6 285 353 4696 1872 1801 5AT 5 4WD
SPORT S V6 UnLIMITED
SPORT S CRD UnLIMITED
P 2,390,000
P 2,790,000
3.6
2.8
G
D
DOHC 24V V6
DOHC 16V I4
285
200
353
460
4696
4696
1872
1872
1801
1801
5AT
5AT
5
5
4WD
4WD
MaseraTi
SAHARA UnLIMITED P 3,090,000 2.8 D DOHC 16V I4 200 460 4696 1872 1801 5AT 5 4WD GHIBlI
RUbICOn 3 DOOR P 3,290,000 2.8 D DOHC 16V I4 200 460 4173 1872 1801 5AT 5 4WD S PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V V6 404 550 4971 1945 1461 8AT 5 RWD
RUbICOn UnLIMITED P 3,390,000 2.8 D DOHC 16V I4 200 460 4696 1872 1801 5AT 5 4WD S q4 PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V V6 404 550 4971 1945 1461 8AT 5 AWD
GRanCaBRIO
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GRAnCAbRIO MC
PUR
PUR
4.7
4.7
G
G
DOHC 32V V8
DOHC 32V V8
450
453
510
520
4881 1915
4881 1915
1353
1353
6AT 2+2 RWD
6AT 2+2 RWD
FORTE
GRanTURISMO
1.6 EX AT P 965,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 128 157 4560 1780 1435 6AT 5 FWD
2.0 EX AT KOUP P 1,090,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 159 194 4529 1780 1410 6AT 5 FWD GRAnTURISMO SPORT PUR 4.7 G DOHC 32V V8 453 520 4881 1915 1353 6AT 2+2 RWD
2.0 SX AT (5DR) P 1,190,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 159 194 4350 1780 1450 6AT 5 FWD MC STRADALE (2-SEATER) PUR 4.7 G DOHC 32V V8 453 520 4881 1915 1353 6AT 2+2 RWD
MC STRADALE (4-SEATER) PUR 4.7 G DOHC 32V V8 453 520 4881 1915 1353 6AT 2+2 RWD
GRanD CaRnIVal
lEVanTE
11-SEATER P 1,725,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 194 436 5115 1985 1740 6AT 11 FWD
EX (LWb, AT) P 2,300,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 194 436 5115 1985 1740 5AT 7 FWD 350 PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V V6 345 500 5002 1968 1679 8AT 5 AWD
EX (LWb, AT) P 2,800,000 3.3 G DOHC 24V V6 276 336 5115 1985 1740 6AT 7 FWD S 430 PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V V6 424 580 5002 1968 1679 8AT 5 AWD
PICanTO
DIESEL 275 PUR 3.0 D DOHC 24V V6 271 600 5002 1968 1679 8AT 5 AWD
qUaTTROPORTE
1.0 LX (MT) P 525,000 1.0 G DOHC 12V I3 68 95 3595 1595 1490 5MT 5 FWD
1.0 EX (MT) P 575,000 1.0 G DOHC 12V I3 68 95 3595 1595 1490 5MT 5 FWD 1.0 GTS PUR 3.8 G DOHC 32V V8 523 650 5263 1958 1481 8AT 5 RWD
MX (MT) P 615,000 1.0 G DOHC 12V I3 68 95 3595 1595 1490 5MT 5 FWD
1.2 EX (AT) P 650,000 1.2 G DOHC 16V I4 86 120 3595 1595 1490 4AT 5 FWD Mazda
RIO BT-50
1.2 LX 4-DR P 635,000 1.2 G DOHC 16V I4 86 120 4365 1720 1455 5MT 5 FWD 2.2 4X2 (MT) P 1,300,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 148 375 5365 1850 1821 6MT 5 RWD
1.4 EX 4-DR (MT) P 735,000 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 106 137 4365 1720 1455 6MT 5 FWD 2.2 4X2 (AT) P 1,350,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 148 375 5365 1850 1821 6AT 5 RWD
1.4 EX 4-DR (AT) P 775,000 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 106 137 4365 1720 1455 4AT 5 FWD 3.2 4X4 (AT) P 1,490,000 3.2 D DOHC 20V I5 197 470 5365 1850 1821 6AT 5 4WD
1.4 EX 5-DR (AT) P 895,000 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 106 137 4045 1720 1455 4AT 5 FWD Cx-3
SOREnTO
2.0 FWD PRO P 1,280,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 146 192 4275 1765 1535 6AT 5 FWD
2.2 EX AWD (AT) P 2,300,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 194 436 4780 1890 1685 6AT 7 AWD 2.0 FWD SPORT P 1,380,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 146 192 4275 1765 1535 6AT 5 FWD
SOUl 2.0 AWD ACTIV P 1,480,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 146 192 4275 1765 1535 6AT 5 AWD
1.6 LX MT CRDI P 825,000 1.6 D DOHC 16V I4 126 260 4140 1800 1618 6MT 5 FWD Cx-5
1.6 LX AT CRDI P 1,070,000 1.6 D DOHC 16V I4 126 260 4140 1800 1618 6AT 5 FWD 2.0 CX-5 MAXX P 1,345,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 153 200 4540 1840 1670 6AT 5 FWD
1.6 EX AT CRDI P 1,140,000 1.6 D DOHC 16V I4 126 260 4140 1800 1618 6AT 5 FWD 2.0 CX-5 PRO (FWD) P 1,495,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 153 200 4540 1840 1670 6AT 5 FWD
SPORTaGE 2.5 CX-5 SPORT (AWD) P 1,745,000 2.5 G DOHC 16V I4 185 250 4540 1840 1670 6AT 5 AWD
EX 2WD P 1,445,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 182 402 4480 1855 1645 6AT 5 FWD 2.2 SKyACTIV DIESEL (AWD) P 1,985,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 173 420 4540 1840 1670 6AT 5 AWD
EX AWD P 1,595,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 182 402 4480 1855 1645 6AT 5 AWD MazDa 2
GT LInE AWD P 1,795,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 182 402 4480 1855 1645 6AT 5 AWD SKyACTIV S 4DR (MT) P 748,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 106 139 4320 1695 1470 6MT 5 FWD
P 795,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 106 139 4320 1695 1470 6AT 5 FWD
Land rover
SKyACTIV S 4DR
SKyACTIV V+ 5DR P 865,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 106 139 4060 1695 1495 6AT 5 FWD
DISCOVERy SPORT SKyACTIV V+ 4DR P 895,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 106 139 4320 1695 1470 6AT 5 FWD
2.0 SI4 PETROL PUR 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 237 340 4599 1894 1724 9AT 7 AWD SKyACTIV RS 4DR P 975,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 106 139 4320 1695 1470 6AT 5 FWD
PREMIUM SERIES P 998,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 106 139 4060 1695 1495 6AT 5 FWD
DISCOVERy 4 MazDa 3
*PUR: PRICE UPOn REqUEST

TDV6 PUR 3.0 D DOHC 24V V6 209 520 4829 2176 1887 8AT 7 AWD 1.5 V (4-DR) P 998,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 110 144 4580 1795 1450 6AT 5 FWD
V8 PUR 5.0 G DOHC 32V V8 370 510 4829 2176 1887 6AT 7 AWD 1.5 V (5-DR) P 1,018,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 110 144 4460 1795 1450 6AT 5 FWD
RanGE ROVER 2.0 R (4-DR) P 1,248,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 153 200 4580 1795 1450 6AT 5 FWD
ROVER TDV8 PUR 3.6 D DOHC 32V V8 309 700 4971 2035 1877 6AT 5 4WD 2.0 R (5-DR) P 1,268,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 153 200 4460 1795 1450 6AT 5 FWD
V8 SUPERCHARGED PUR 5.0 G DOHC 32V V8 503 625 4971 2035 1877 6AT 5 4WD 2.0 SPEED W/bOSE P 1,398,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 153 200 4460 1795 1450 6AT 5 FWD
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TDV6 PUR 3.0 D DOHC 24V V6 208 520 4972 2158 1784 8AT 5 4WD 2.5 SEDAn P 1,795,000 2.5 G DOHC 16V I4 182 250 4865 1840 1450 6AT 5 FWD
V8 SUPERCHARGED PUR 5.0 G DOHC 32V V8 503 625 4972 2158 1784 6AT 5 4WD 2.5 SPORTS WAGOn P 1,845,000 2.5 G DOHC 16V I4 182 250 4800 1840 1480 6AT 5 FWD
RanGE ROVER EVOqUE 2.2 SKyACTIV DIESEL P 1,985,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 173 420 4865 1840 1450 6AT 5 FWD
COUPE PURE PUR 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 237 340 4355 1965 1605 6AT 5 4WD Mx-5
PURE PUR 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 237 340 4355 1965 1635 6AT 5 4WD 2.0 SKyACTIV MT P 1,780,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 158 200 3915 1730 1235 6MT 2 RWD
2.0 SKyACTIV AT P 1,980,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 158 200 3915 1730 1235 6AT 2 RWD

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MX-5 rF GLS 1.2 (MT) P 670,000 1.2 G DOHC 12V I3 77 100 3795 1665 1500 5MT 5 FWD
2.0 SKYACTIV AT P 2,250,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 158 200 3915 1730 1235 6AT 2 RWD GLS 1.2 (CVT) P 720,000 1.2 G DOHC 12V I3 77 100 3795 1665 1500 CVT 5 FWD
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GLX 1.2 (MT)
P 573,000
P 635,000
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a-cLaSS GLX 1.2 (CVT) P 685,000 1.2 G DOHC 12V I3 77 100 4245 1670 1515 CVT 5 FWD
A200 AMG LINE P 2,390,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 154 250 4292 1780 1433 7DCT 5 FWD GLS 1.2 (MT) P 745,000 1.2 G DOHC 12V I3 77 100 4245 1670 1515 5MT 5 FWD
A250 SPORT P 2,680,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 215 350 4292 1780 1433 7DCT 5 FWD GLS 1.2 (CVT) P 795,000 1.2 G DOHC 12V I3 77 100 4245 1670 1515 CVT 5 FWD
A45 AMG P 4,850,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 376 475 4290 1780 1433 7DCT 5 AWD Montero Sport
aMg gt-S GLX 4X2 MT P 1,395,000 2.4 D DOHC 16V I4 178 430 4785 1815 1805 6MT 7 RWD
AMG GT-S PUR 4.0 G DOHC 32V V8 503 700 4546 1939 1288 7DCT 2 RWD GLS 4X2 AT P 1,555,000 2.4 D DOHC 16V I4 178 430 4785 1815 1805 8AT 7 RWD
AMG GT-S EDITION 1 PUR 4.0 G DOHC 32V V8 503 700 4546 1939 1288 7DCT 2 RWD GLS PREMIUM 4X2 AT P 1,688,000 2.4 D DOHC 16V I4 178 430 4785 1815 1805 8AT 7 RWD
GLS 4X4 MT P 1,788,000 2.4 D DOHC 16V I4 178 430 4785 1815 1805 6MT 7 4WD
B-cLaSS GT 4X4 AT P 2,000,000 2.4 D DOHC 16V I4 178 430 4785 1815 1805 8AT 7 4WD
B180 P 1,990,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 120 200 4359 1786 1557 7DCT 5 FWD pajero
B180 URBAN P 2,190,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 120 200 4359 1786 1557 7DCT 5 FWD 3.8 MIVEC P 2,570,000 3.8 G SOHC 24V V6 247 329 4900 1875 1870 5AT 7 4WD
B200 SPORT (NIGHT PCK) P 2,390,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 154 250 4359 1786 1557 7DCT 5 FWD 3.2 DI-D P 2,770,000 3.2 D DOHC 16V I4 189 441 4900 1875 1870 5AT 7 4WD
B200 AMG LINE P 2,490,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 154 250 4359 1786 1557 7DCT 5 FWD
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GL 4X2 P 955,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 134 314 5040 1750 1775 5MT 5 RWD
C180 AVANTGARDE P 3,090,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 120 200 4686 1810 1442 7AT 5 RWD GLX 4X2 P 1,065,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 134 314 5040 1750 1775 5MT 5 RWD
C200 AVANTGARDE P 3,580,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 184 300 4686 1810 1442 7AT 5 RWD GL 4X4 P 1,128,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 134 324 5280 1785 1780 5MT 5 4WD
C200 AMG P 3,690,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 184 300 4686 1810 1442 7AT 5 RWD GLX V 4X2 (AT) P 1,160,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 176 350 5115 1750 1775 5AT 5 RWD
C250 AMG SPORT P 4,090,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 208 350 4686 1810 1442 7AT 5 RWD GLS 4X2 MT (2.4 MIVEC) P 1,215,000 2.4 D DOHC 16V I4 178 430 5280 1815 1780 6MT 5 RWD
C63 AMG S PUR 4.0 G DOHC 32V V8 503 700 4686 1810 1442 7DCT 5 RWD GLS 4X2 AT (2.4 MIVEC) P 1,295,000 2.4 D DOHC 16V I4 178 430 5280 1815 1780 5AT 5 RWD
cLa-cLaSS GLS V 4X4 (MT) P 1,325,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 176 350 5115 1800 1780 5MT 5 4WD
CLA 180 URBAN P 2,550,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 120 250 4630 1777 1437 7DCT 5 FWD GLS V 4X4 SE FIELDMASTER P 1,405,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 176 400 5280 1815 1780 5MT 5 4WD
CLA 200 AMG LINE P 2,850,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 154 250 4630 1777 1437 7DCT 5 FWD GLS SPORT V 4X4 (AT) P 1,445,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 176 350 5115 1800 1780 5AT 5 4WD
CLA 45 AMG 4MATIC P 5,450,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 375 475 4630 1777 1437 7DCT 5 AWD GLS SPORT V 4X4 SE FM P 1,525,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 176 400 5280 1815 1780 5AT 5 4WD
GT-V 4X4 MT (MIVEC) P 1,575,000 2.4 D DOHC 16V I4 178 430 5280 1815 1780 6MT 5 4WD
e-cLaSS GT 4X4 AT (MIVEC) P 1,655,000 2.4 D DOHC 16V I4 178 430 5280 1815 1780 5AT 5 4WD
E200 EXCLUSIVE P 4,390,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 184 300 4923 1952 1468 9AT 5 RWD
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SUPERDRY PUR 2.0 G OHV 4V V2 82 149 3225 1729 1000 5MT 2 RWD
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GLA 180 URBAN P 2,450,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 120 200 4417 1804 1494 7DCT 5 FWD PLUS FOUR (2-SEATER) P 3,500,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 154 201 4010 1720 1220 5MT 2 RWD
GLA 200 AMG P 2,750,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 154 250 4417 1804 1494 7DCT 5 FWD PLUS FOUR (4-SEATER) P 3,500,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 154 201 4010 1720 1320 5MT 4 RWD
GLA 220 CDI P 3,550,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 168 350 4417 1804 1494 7DCT 5 FWD
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1.2 MT P 630,000 1.2 G DOHC 12V I3 79 108 4425 1695 1505 5MT 5 FWD
GLE 250 CDI P 5,290,000 2.2 D BI-TURBO I4 201 500 4819 1935 1796 9AT 5 AWD 1.5 E (MT) P 726,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 98 134 4425 1695 1505 5MT 5 FWD
GLE 250 CDI AMG P 5,490,000 2.2 D BI-TURBO I4 201 500 4819 1935 1796 9AT 5 AWD 1.5 E (AT) P 762,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 98 134 4425 1695 1505 4AT 5 FWD
gLS-cLaSS 1.5 V (AT) P 845,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 98 134 4425 1695 1505 4AT 5 FWD
GL 350 CDI AMG SPORT P 7,380,000 3.0 D DOHC 24V V6 256 620 5120 1934 1850 7AT 7 4WD 1.5 VL (AT) P 880,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 98 134 4425 1695 1505 4AT 5 FWD
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2.5 SV P 1,745,000 2.5 G DOHC 16V I4 178 243 4863 1830 1488 CVT 5 FWD
S320 LONG P 7,780,000 3.0 G DOHC 24V V6 268 400 5246 1899 1496 7AT 5 RWD
S350 CDI LONG P 7,780,000 3.0 D DOHC 24V V6 258 620 5246 1899 1496 7AT 5 RWD gt-r
S400 LONG P 8,780,000 3.0 G DOHC 24V V6 329 480 5246 1899 1496 7AT 5 RWD PREMIUM P 7,350,000 3.8 G DOHC 24V V6 562 637 4710 1895 1370 6DCT 4 AWD
S500 LONG PUR 4.7 G DOHC 32V V8 449 700 5246 1899 1496 7AT 5 RWD jUKe
S500 MAYBACH PUR 4.7 G DOHC 32V V8 449 700 5453 1899 1498 7AT 5 RWD
1.6 UPPER CVT P 980,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 114 154 4135 1765 1580 CVT 5 FWD
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SL 63 AMG PUR 5.5 G DOHC 32V V8 548 800 4612 1877 1315 7AT 2 RWD naVara np300
4X2 MT P 941,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 161 403 5255 1790 1760 6MT 5 RWD
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P 982,000
P 1,075,000
2.5
2.5
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DOHC 16V I4
161
161
403
403
5255
5255
1850
1850
1795
1795
6MT
6MT
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5
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RWD
Mg3 4X2 EL CALIBRE AT P 1,146,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 161 403 5255 1850 1795 7AT 5 RWD
STANDARD 1.3 P 745,000 1.3 G DOHC 16V I4 88 118 4018 1728 1517 5AMT 5 FWD 4X2 EC SPORT EDITION MT P 1,204,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 161 403 5255 1850 1795 6MT 5 RWD
COMFORT 1.5 P 775,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 105 135 4018 1728 1517 5AMT 5 FWD 4X2 EC SPORT EDITION AT P 1,275,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 161 403 5255 1850 1795 7AT 5 RWD
LUXURY 1.5 P 795,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 105 135 4018 1728 1517 5AMT 5 FWD 4X4 EL MT P 1,297,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 161 403 5255 1850 1810 6MT 5 4WD
4X4 VL MT P 1,465,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 187 450 5255 1850 1840 6MT 5 4WD
Mg350 4X4 VL AT P 1,536,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 187 450 5255 1850 1840 7AT 5 4WD
STANDARD P 795,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 105 135 4521 1788 1492 4AT 5 FWD 4X4 VL SPORT EDITION MT P 1,585,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 187 450 5255 1850 1840 6MT 5 4WD
COMFORT P 875,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 105 135 4521 1788 1492 4AT 5 FWD 4X4 VL SPORT EDITION AT P 1,656,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 187 450 5255 1850 1840 7AT 5 4WD
LUXURY P 945,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 105 135 4521 1788 1492 4AT 5 FWD patroL
Mg5 SUPER SAFARI P 2,795,000 3.0 D DOHC 16V I4 158 354 5075 1940 1855 4AT 7 4WD
STANDARD P 845,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 105 135 4363 1800 1492 4AT 5 FWD ROYALE P 3,990,000 5.6 G DOHC 32V V8 317 526 5140 1995 1940 5AT 7 4WD
LUXURY P 945,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 105 135 4363 1800 1492 4AT 5 FWD SyLpHy
MgS 1.6 BASE P 856,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 114 154 4615 1760 1495 5MT 5 FWD
1.5T DELUXE AWD P 1,250,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 166 250 4500 1855 1675 7DCT 5 AWD 1.6 UPPER P 949,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 114 154 4615 1760 1495 CVT 5 FWD
1.8 UPPER P 1,013,000 1.8 G DOHC 16V I4 129 174 4615 1760 1495 CVT 5 FWD
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STANDARD 1.5 P 895,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 107 135 4612 1804 1488 4AT 5 FWD 15 SEATER/STANDARD P 1,227,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 127 356 4695 1695 1990 5MT 15 RWD
DELUXE 1.4T P 995,000 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 154 235 4612 1804 1488 7DCT 5 FWD 18 SEATER/STANDARD P 1,240,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 127 356 4695 1695 1990 5MT 18 RWD
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MiNi 2.0 2WD (CVT) P 1,375,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 144 200 4630 1820 1695 CVT 5 FWD
cLUBMan 2.5 4WD (CVT) P 1,599,000 2.5 G DOHC 16V I4 171 233 4630 1820 1695 CVT 5 4WD
P 2,800,000 1.5 G DOHC 12V I3 134 220 4253 1800 1440 6AT 5 FWD
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COOPER S P 3,300,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 192 280 4253 1800 1440 8AT 5 FWD
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COOPER S P 3,150,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 192 280 3821 1727 1415 6AT 4 FWD GTI 1.6 THP 200 P 1,950,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 197 275 3962 1739 1460 6MT 2 FWD
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COUNTRYMAN P 2,550,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 121 160 4097 1798 1561 6AT 5 FWD 1.6 THP ALLURE HATCH P 1,490,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 150 240 4235 1815 1460 6AT 5 FWD
COUNTRYMAN S P 3,050,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 181 240 4110 1789 1561 6AT 5 FWD 1.6 HDI ALLURE HATCH P 1,690,000 1.6 D DOHC 16V I4 120 300 4235 1815 1460 6AT 5 FWD
HatcH 1.6 HDI ALLURE WAGON P 1,740,000 1.6 D DOHC 16V I4 120 300 4580 1815 1460 6AT 5 FWD
COOPER P 2,200,000 1.5 G DOHC 12V I3 134 220 3821 1727 1414 6AT 5 FWD 1.6 HDI GT LINE HATCH P 1,890,000 1.6 D DOHC 16V I4 120 300 4235 1815 1460 6AT 5 FWD
COOPER S P 2,700,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 192 280 3850 1727 1414 6AT 5 FWD 1.6 HDI GT LINE WAGON P 1,890,000 1.6 D DOHC 16V I4 120 300 4580 1815 1460 6AT 5 FWD
COOPER JCW P 3,550,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 231 320 3874 1727 1414 6AT 5 FWD GTI 1.6 THP 270 PUR 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 266 330 4253 1815 1446 6MT 5 FWD
COOPER (5 DOOR) P 2,300,000 1.5 G DOHC 12V I3 134 220 3982 1727 1430 6AT 5 FWD 508
COOPER S (5 DOOR) P 2,800,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 192 280 4005 1727 1430 6AT 5 FWD 2.0 HDI ALLURE P 2,190,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 163 340 4792 1853 1456 6AT 5 FWD
2.2 GT HDI P 2,590,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 204 338 4792 1853 1456 6AT 5 FWD
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adVentUre 1.6 ALLURE P 1,390,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 120 300 4159 1739 1556 4AT 5 FWD
TX P 690,000 2.5 D SOHC 8V I4 74 149 4320 1650 1800 5MT 5 RWD 3008
GX P 735,000 2.5 D SOHC 8V I4 74 149 4320 1650 1800 5MT 9 RWD 2.0 HDI ALLURE P 1,990,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 163 340 4365 1837 1639 6AT 5 FWD
GLX P 905,000 2.5 D SOHC 8V I4 74 149 4420 1650 1800 5MT 7/9 RWD
GLS SPORT P 965,000 2.5 D SOHC 8V I4 74 149 4640 1750 1830 5MT 7/9 RWD 5008
SUPER SPORT P 1,010,000 2.5 D SOHC 8V I4 74 149 4640 1750 1830 5MT 7 RWD 2.0 HDI ALLURE P 2,190,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 163 340 4530 1837 1638 6AT 7 FWD
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GSR P 1,295,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 148 197 4295 1770 1625 CVT 5 FWD 1.6 THP 200 P 2,850,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 197 275 4287 1844 1359 6MT 2+2 FWD
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SINGLE CAB P 730,000 2.5 D DOHC 16V I4 126 240 5040 1750 1655 5MT 3 RWD 2.0 HDI P 2,290,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 163 340 4813 2176 1980 6AT 8 FWD
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718 BOXSTER P 5,750,000 2.0 G DOHC 24V H4 300 380 4379 1801 1281 7DCT 2 RWD GL (MT) P 514,000 1.0 G DOHC 12V I3 67 90 3600 1600 1540 5mT 5 FWD
718 BOXSTER S P7,300,000 2.5 G DOHC 24V H4 350 420 4379 1801 1280 7DCT 2 RWD GL (AT) P 549,000 1.0 G DOHC 12V I3 67 90 3600 1600 1540 CVT 5 FWD
718 CAYMAN P5,950,000 2.0 G DOHC 24V H4 300 380 4379 1801 1295 7DCT 2 RWD CIaZ
718 CAYMAN S P7,600,000 2.5 G DOHC 24V H4 350 420 4379 1801 1295 7DCT 2 RWD GL MT P 738,000 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 92 130 4490 1730 1475 5mT 5 FWD
911 GL AT P 773,000 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 92 130 4490 1730 1475 4AT 5 FWD
CARRERA PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V H6 370 450 4499 1808 1294 7DCT 2+2 RWD GLX AT P 888,000 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 92 130 4490 1730 1475 4AT 5 FWD
CARRERA S PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V H6 420 500 4499 1808 1296 7DCT 2+2 RWD erTIGa
CARRERA CABRIOLET PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V H6 370 450 4499 1808 1289 7DCT 2+2 RWD GA (MT) P 665,000 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 95 130 4265 1695 1685 5mT 7 FWD
CARRERA S CABRIOLET PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V H6 420 500 4499 1808 1291 7DCT 2+2 RWD GL (MT) P 759,000 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 95 130 4265 1695 1685 5mT 7 FWD
CARRERA 4 PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V H6 370 450 4499 1852 1295 7DCT 2+2 AWD GL (AT) P 799,000 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 95 130 4265 1695 1685 4AT 7 FWD
CARRERA 4S PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V H6 420 500 4499 1852 1298 7DCT 2+2 AWD GLX (AT) P 918,000 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 95 130 4265 1695 1685 4AT 7 FWD
CARRERA 4 CABRIOLET PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V H6 370 450 4499 1852 1290 7DCT 2+2 AWD
CARRERA 4S CABRIOLET PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V H6 420 500 4499 1852 1293 7DCT 2+2 AWD GranD VITara
TARGA 4 PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V H6 370 450 4499 1852 1288 7DCT 2+2 AWD 2.4 GRANd VITARA 4X2 P 1,160,000 2.4 G DOHC 16V I4 165 225 4500 1810 1695 4AT 5 RWD
TARGA 4S PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V H6 420 500 4499 1852 1293 7DCT 2+2 AWD 2.4 4X2 AT (SPEC. Ed.) P 1,210,000 2.4 G DOHC 16V I4 165 225 4500 1810 1695 4AT 5 RWD
TURBO PUR 3.8 G DOHC 24V H6 540 660 4507 1880 1297 7DCT 2+2 AWD JIMny
TURBO S PUR 3.8 G DOHC 24V H6 580 700 4507 1880 1297 7DCT 2+2 AWD JX P 738,000 1.3 G DOHC 16V I4 81 110 3645 1600 1705 5mT 4 4WD
TURBO CABRIOLET PUR 3.8 G DOHC 24V H6 540 660 4507 1880 1294 7DCT 2+2 AWD JLX (MT) P 790,000 1.3 G DOHC 16V I4 81 110 3645 1600 1705 5mT 4 4WD
TURBO S CABRIOLET PUR 3.8 G DOHC 24V H6 580 700 4507 1880 1294 7DCT 2+2 AWD JLX (AT) P 845,000 1.3 G DOHC 16V I4 81 110 3645 1600 1705 4AT 4 4WD
GT3 PUR 3.8 G DOHC 24V H6 475 440 4545 1852 1269 7DCT 2 RWD KIZaSHI
GT3RS PUR 4.0 G DOHC 24V H6 500 460 4545 1880 1291 7DCT 2 RWD 2.4 KIzASHI P 1,348,000 2.4 G DOHC 16V I4 180 230 4650 1820 1480 CVT 5 FWD
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CAYENNE S PUR 3.6 G DOHC 24V V6 420 550 4855 1939 1705 8AT 5 AWD PICK-UP TRUCK P 479,000 0.8 D DOHC 8V I2 32 75 3800 1562 1883 5mT 2 RWD
CAYENNE S E-HYBRId PUR 3.0 G V6 + mOTOR 416 590 4855 1939 1705 8AT 5 AWD JEEPNEY BOdY P 550,000 0.8 D DOHC 8V I2 32 75 3800 1562 1883 5mT 10 RWD
CAYENNE TURBO PUR 4.8 G DOHC 32V V8 520 750 4855 1939 1702 8AT 5 AWD SWIFT
CAYENNE dIESEL PUR 3.0 D DOHC 24V V6 245 550 4855 1939 1705 8AT 5 AWD
1.2 SWIfT (MT) W/NAVI P 638,000 1.2 G DOHC 16V I4 87 114 3850 1695 1530 5mT 5 FWD
MaCan 1.2 SWIfT (AT) W/NAVI P 678,000 1.2 G DOHC 16V I4 87 114 3850 1695 1530 4AT 5 FWD
MACAN P4,980,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 237 350 4681 1923 1624 7DCT 5 AWD SWIFT DZIre
MACAN S PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V V6 340 460 4681 1923 1624 7DCT 5 AWD
MACAN TURBO PUR 3.6 G DOHC 24V V6 400 550 4699 1923 1624 7DCT 5 AWD SWIfT dzIRE (MT) P 568,000 1.2 G DOHC 16V I4 86 114 3995 1695 1555 5mT 5 FWD
MACAN S dIESEL P6,350,000 3.0 D DOHC 24V V6 245 580 4681 1923 1624 7DCT 5 AWD SWIfT dzIRE (AT) P 718,000 1.2 G DOHC 16V I4 86 114 3995 1695 1555 4AT 5 FWD
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PANAMERA PUR 3.6 G DOHC 24V V6 310 400 5015 1931 1418 7DCT 4 RWD TATA
PANAMERA 4 PUR 3.6 G DOHC 24V V6 310 400 5015 1931 1418 7DCT 4 AWD InDIGO
PANAMERA S PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V V6 420 520 5015 1931 1418 7DCT 4 RWD
PANAMERA S E-HYBRId PUR 3.0 G V6 + mOTOR 416 590 5015 1931 1418 7DCT 4 RWD 1.4 dLE (ABS+AIRBAG) P 535,000 1.4 D DOHC 16V I4 69 135 4177 1620 1540 5mT 5 FWD
PANAMERA 4S PUR 3.0 G DOHC 24V V6 420 520 5015 1931 1418 7DCT 4 AWD ManZa
PANAMERA GTS PUR 4.8 G DOHC 32V V8 440 520 5015 1931 1408 7DCT 4 AWD MANzA P 600,000 1.4 G SOHC 16V I4 89 116 4413 1703 1550 5mT 5 FWD
PANAMERA TURBO PUR 4.8 G DOHC 32V V8 520 700 5015 1931 1418 7DCT 4 AWD 1.3 AURA P 738,000 1.3 D SOHC 16V I4 89 200 4413 1703 1550 5mT 5 FWD
PANAMERA TURBO S PUR 4.8 G DOHC 32V V8 570 750 5015 1931 1418 7DCT 4 AWD
PANAMERA dIESEL PUR 3.0 D DOHC 24V V6 250 550 5015 1931 1418 8AT 4 RWD VISTa
VISTA P 565,000 1.4 G SOHC 16V I4 74 113 3795 1695 1550 5mT 5 FWD
roLLs-roYce 1.3 IGNIS P 678,000 1.3 D SOHC 16V I4 74 190 3850 1695 1550 5mT 5 RWD
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V12 CONVERTIBLE PUR 6.6 G DOHC 48V V12 562 820 5296 1947 1502 8AT 4 RWD 4X2 dLS P 830,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 148 320 5125 1860 1833 5mT 5 RWD
4X4 dLE P 1,135,000 2.2 D DOHC 16V I4 148 320 5125 1860 1833 5mT 5 4WD
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V12 SALOON PUR 6.6 G DOHC 48V V12 562 820 5399 1948 1550 8AT 5 RWD
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EXd AT P 1,250,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 173 360 4410 1830 1675 6AT 5 FWD 2.0 (AT) P 1,871,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V H4 197 205 4240 1775 1285 6AT 2+2 RWD
ELX AWd P 1,390,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 173 360 4410 1830 1675 6AT 5 AWD aLPHarD
rODIUS ALPHARd 3.5 P 3,329,000 3.5 G DOHC 24V V6 271 340 4915 1850 1890 6AT 7 FWD
SX P 1,290,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 152 360 5130 1915 1850 5AT 11 RWD aVanZa
EX P 1,490,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 152 360 5130 1915 1850 5AT 9 RWD 1.3 J (5-STR) P 692,000 1.3 G DOHC 16V I4 95 121 4190 1660 1695 5mT 5 RWD
ELX P 1,590,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 152 360 5130 1915 1850 6mT 7 RWD 1.3 E (MT) P 781,000 1.3 G DOHC 16V I4 95 121 4190 1660 1695 5mT 7 RWD
TIVOLI 1.3 E (AT) P 824,000 1.3 G DOHC 16V I4 95 121 4190 1660 1695 4AT 7 RWD
1.6 SX MT P 785,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 126 160 4195 1795 1590 6mT 5 FWD 1.5 G (MT) P 900,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 103 136 4190 1660 1695 5mT 7 RWD
1.6 SX AT P 845,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 126 160 4195 1795 1590 6AT 5 FWD 1.5 G (AT) P 943,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 103 136 4190 1660 1695 4AT 7 RWD
1.6 EXG P 945,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 126 160 4195 1795 1590 6AT 5 FWD CaMry
1.6 SPORT P 1,040,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 126 160 4195 1795 1590 6AT 5 FWD 2.5 G P 1,575,000 2.5 G DOHC 16V I4 176 231 4825 1825 1470 6AT 5 FWD
1.6 SPORT R P 1,080,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 126 160 4195 1795 1590 6AT 5 FWD 2.5 S P 1,709,000 2.5 G DOHC 16V I4 176 231 4825 1825 1470 6AT 5 FWD
TIVOLI XLV 2.5 V P 1,775,000 2.5 G DOHC 16V I4 176 231 4825 1825 1470 6AT 5 FWD
3.5 Q P 2,175,000 3.5 G DOHC 24V V6 273 346 4825 1820 1480 6AT 5 FWD
1.6 EXd XLV P 1,095,000 1.6 D DOHC 16V I4 113 300 4440 1798 1605 6AT 5 FWD
1.6 ELX XLV AWd P 1,245,000 1.6 D DOHC 16V I4 113 300 4440 1798 1605 6AT 5 AWD COrOLLa aLTIS
1.6 E P 896,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 120 154 4620 1776 1460 6mT 5 FWD
P 936,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 120 154 4620 1776 1460 6mT 5 FWD
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1.6 G (AT) P 992,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 120 154 4620 1776 1460 CVT 5 FWD
BrZ 1.6 V P 1,076,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 120 154 4620 1776 1460 CVT 5 FWD
2.0 (MT) P 1,928,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V H4 197 205 4240 1775 1285 6mT 2+2 RWD 2.0 V P 1,320,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 143 187 4620 1776 1460 CVT 5 FWD
2.0 (AT) P 1,928,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V H4 197 205 4240 1775 1285 6AT 2+2 RWD FJ CrUISer
FOreSTer 4.0 V6 P 1,866,000 4.0 G DOHC 24V V6 268 380 4670 1905 1830 5AT 5 4WD
2.0I-L P 1,488,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V H4 148 198 4595 1795 1735 CVT 5 AWD FOrTUner
2.0I-P P 1,678,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V H4 148 198 4595 1795 1735 6AT 5 AWD 2.7 G 4X2 P 1,419,000 2.7 G DOHC 16V I4 163 241 4795 1855 1835 6AT 7 RWD
2.0XT P 1,948,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V H4 237 350 4595 1795 1735 CVT 5 AWD 2.4 G 4X2 (MT) P 1,413,000 2.4 D DOHC 16V I4 147 343 4795 1855 1835 6mT 7 RWD
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2.4 V 4X2 P 1,778,000 2.4 D DOHC 16V I4 147 343 4795 1855 1835 6AT 7 RWD
2.0I SPORT (CVT) P 1,268,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V H4 148 196 4580 1740 1466 CVT 5 AWD 2.8 V 4X4 P 2,168,000 2.8 D DOHC 16V I4 174 450 4795 1855 1835 6AT 7 4WD
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2.5I-S P 1,808,000 2.5 G DOHC 16V H4 173 236 4795 1840 1500 CVT 5 AWD COMMUTER P 1,326,000 3.0 D DOHC 16V I4 134 300 4695 1695 1980 5mT 15 RWD
3.6L P 2,098,000 3.6 G DOHC 24V H6 256 350 4795 1840 1500 CVT 5 AWD GRANdIA (MT) P 1,677,000 3.0 D DOHC 16V I4 134 300 4840 1880 2105 5mT 11 RWD
LeVOrG GRANdIA (AT) P 1,742,000 3.0 D DOHC 16V I4 134 300 4840 1880 2105 4AT 11 RWD
1.6 GT-S P 1,718,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V H4 168 250 4690 `780 1490 CVT 5 AWD SUPER GRANdIA (fABRIC) P 1,957,000 3.0 D DOHC 16V I4 134 300 4840 1880 2105 4AT 11 RWD
SUPER GRANdIA (LEATH.) P 2,112,000 3.0 D DOHC 16V I4 134 300 4840 1880 2105 4AT 11 RWD
OUTBaCK SUPER GRANdIA LXV 3.0 P 2,485,000 3.0 D DOHC 16V I4 134 300 5380 1880 2285 4AT 15 RWD
OUTBACK 2.5I-S P 2,068,000 2.5 G DOHC 16V H4 173 235 4775 1820 1615 CVT 5 AWD HILUX
OUTBACK 3.6 R-S P 2,288,000 3.6 G DOHC 24V H6 256 350 4775 1820 1615 CVT 5 AWD
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2.4 E P 1,050,000 2.4 D DOHC 16V I4 147 400 5285 1815 1815 6mT 5 RWD
2.0 WRX (MT) P 1,818,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V H4 264 350 4595 1795 1475 6mT 5 AWD 2.4 G MT P 1,235,000 2.4 D DOHC 16V I4 147 400 5335 1855 1815 6mT 5 RWD
2.0 WRX (CVT) P 1,888,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V H4 264 350 4595 1795 1475 CVT 5 AWD 2.4 G AT P 1,310,000 2.4 D DOHC 16V I4 147 400 5335 1855 1815 6AT 5 RWD
WrX STI 2.8 G 4X4 MT P 1,582,000 2.8 D DOHC 16V I4 174 420 5335 1855 1815 6mT 5 4WD
2.5 WRX STI P 2,498,000 2.5 G DOHC 16V H4 296 407 4595 1795 1475 6mT 5 AWD 2.8 G 4X4 AT P 1,712,000 2.8 D DOHC 16V I4 174 450 5335 1855 1815 6AT 5 4WD
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2.0 E GAS AT P 1,137,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 139 183 4735 1830 1795 6AT 7 RWD
2.8 E DIESEL MT P 1,164,000 2.8 D DOHC 16V I4 169 360 4735 1830 1795 5MT 7 RWD Jetta
2.8 E DIESEL AT P 1,244,000 2.8 D DOHC 16V I4 169 360 4735 1830 1795 6AT 7 RWD 1.4 TSI TrEnDLInE P 1,378,000 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 158 240 4618 1778 1453 7DCT 5 FWD
2.0 G GAS AT P 1,254,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 139 183 4735 1830 1795 6AT 7 RWD 2.0 TDI CoMforTLInE P 1,498,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 138 320 4618 1778 1453 6DCT 5 FWD
2.8 G DIESEL MT P 1,291,000 2.8 D DOHC 16V I4 169 360 4735 1830 1795 5MT 7 RWD
2.8 G DIESEL AT P 1,371,000 2.8 D DOHC 16V I4 169 360 4735 1830 1795 6AT 7 RWD Passat
2.8 V DIESEL AT P 1,467,000 2.8 D DOHC 16V I4 169 360 4735 1830 1795 6AT 7 RWD 2.0 TSI DSG HIGHLInE P 2,253,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 217 350 4767 1832 1456 6DCT 5 FWD
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3.0 PrADo VX (MT) P 3,836,000 3.0 D DOHC 16V I4 163 410 4760 1885 1890 6MT 7 4WD 1.6 MPI SEDAn P 840,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 103 153 4384 1699 1466 6AT 5 FWD
3.0 PrADo VX (AT) P 3,936,000 3.0 D DOHC 16V I4 163 410 4760 1885 1890 5AT 7 4WD 1.6 MPI CoMforTLInE (5Dr) P 950,000 1.6 G DOHC 16V I4 103 153 3970 1682 1453 6AT 5 FWD
LC200 P 4,507,000 4.5 D DOHC 32V V8 282 650 4950 1970 1905 6AT 8 4WD tiGuan
LC200 PrEMIUM P 4,930,000 4.5 D DOHC 32V V8 282 650 4950 1970 1905 6AT 8 4WD 1.4 TSI MT P 1,740,000 1.4 G DOHC 16V I4 158 240 4426 1809 1703 6MT 5 AWD
Previa 2.0 TDI SPorT & STYLE P 2,109,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 138 320 4426 1809 1703 6AT 5 AWD
PrEVIA 2.4 P 2,453,000 2.4 G DOHC 16V I4 170 224 4795 1800 1730 4AT 7 FWD 2.0 TDI BUSInESS EDITIon P 2,426,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 138 320 4426 1809 1703 6AT 5 AWD
PrEVIA 2.4 Q P 2,580,000 2.4 G DOHC 16V I4 170 224 4795 1800 1730 4AT 7 FWD touareG
Prius 3.0 TDI V6 P 4,090,000 3.0 D DOHC 24V V6 242 550 4795 1940 1709 8AT 5 AWD
PrIUS P 2,252,000 1.8 G I4+ELECTRIC 134 142 3995 1695 1455 CVT 5 FWD 3.0 TDI V6 SPorT EDITIon P 4,290,000 3.0 D DOHC 24V V6 242 550 4795 1940 1709 8AT 5 AWD
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PrIUS C P 1,639,000 1.4 G I4+ELECTRIC 98 111 3995 1695 1455 CVT 5 FWD 2.0 TDI CoMforTLInE P 1,775,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 108 280 4397 1794 1674 6DCT 7 FWD
PrIUS C (fULL oPTIon) P 1,689,000 1.4 G I4+ELECTRIC 98 111 3995 1695 1455 CVT 5 FWD 2.0 TDI CoMforTLInE+ P 1,989,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 108 280 4397 1794 1674 6DCT 7 FWD
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2.5 4X2 ACTIVE + P 1,458,000 2.5 G DOHC 16V I4 174 233 4570 1845 1660 6AT 5 FWD s60
2.5 4X2 PrEMIUM P 1,880,000 2.5 G DOHC 16V I4 174 233 4570 1845 1660 6AT 5 FWD
2.5 4X4 PrEMIUM P 2,083,000 2.5 G DOHC 16V I4 174 233 4570 1845 1660 6AT 5 AWD 2.0 D4 r-DESIGn P 3,295,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 190 400 4635 2097 1484 8AT 5 FWD
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1.3 BASE P 611,000 1.3 G DOHC 16V I4 98 123 4410 1700 1475 5MT 5 FWD 2.0 D4 P 3,995,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 190 400 4963 1890 1443 8AT 5 FWD
1.3 J (MT) P 649,000 1.3 G DOHC 16V I4 98 123 4410 1700 1475 5MT 5 FWD 2.0 T5 P 4,195,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 254 350 4963 1890 1443 8AT 5 FWD
1.3 E (MT) P 762,000 1.3 G DOHC 16V I4 98 123 4410 1700 1475 5MT 5 FWD v40
1.3 E (AT) P 812,000 1.3 G DOHC 16V I4 98 123 4410 1700 1475 CVT 5 FWD
1.5 G (MT) P 869,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 106 140 4410 1700 1475 5MT 5 FWD 2.0 T4 P 2,395,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 190 300 4369 2041 1420 6AT 5 FWD
1.5 G (AT) P 919,000 1.5 G DOHC 16V I4 106 140 4410 1700 1475 CVT 5 FWD 2.0 T5 r-DESIGn P 3,345,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 254 350 4369 2041 1420 8AT 5 FWD
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1.0 E (MT) P 475,000 1.0 G DOHC 12V I3 64 85 3600 1600 1520 5MT 5 FWD XC60
1.0 G (MT) P 528,000 1.0 G DOHC 12V I3 64 85 3600 1600 1520 5MT 5 FWD 2.0 T5 P 3,795,000 2.0 G DOHC 20V I5 254 350 4627 1891 1713 6AT 5 AWD
1.0 G (AT) P 563,000 1.0 G DOHC 12V I3 64 85 3600 1600 1520 4AT 5 FWD 2.0 D4 P 3,995,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 190 400 4644 2120 1713 8AT 5 AWD
1.0 TrD P 625,000 1.0 G DOHC 12V I3 64 85 3600 1620 1520 4AT 5 FWD 2.0 D4 r-DESIGn P 4,395,000 2.0 D DOHC 16V I4 190 400 4644 2120 1713 8AT 5 AWDD
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1.3 E (AT) P 795,000 1.3 G DOHC 16V I4 98 123 4115 1700 1475 CVT 5 FWD T6 AWD P 6,695,000 2.0 G DOHC 16V I4 320 400 4960 1984 1776 8AT 7 AWD
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2010 HyunDai GeTz
All-out motif
Owner: Kristoffer Santos
of Pasig City
How long did this car remain in stock
condition before you started changing
or modifying anything?
I actually change something every year. I now
earn money for myself and this is my only
hobby. This car is where I pour myself and my
money into.
Do you follow a certain car design or
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have a car inspiration in mind when you
add an accessory?
I was following a car design from Malaysia that I
saw online. That was during the first three years
of owning this. And then I joined car clubs and
attended car shows. That was when I got to see
how other cars were set up. Right now, Im into
the designs of Hooligan Racing.
Why did you buy a Hyundai Getz?
I bought this when I was fresh out of college.
Back then, I didnt know anything about cars
and I was first torn between this and the
Honda Jazz. I did my research on which car
was the best one to set up without going over
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my budget. The spare
parts and maintenance
are cheap and man-
ageable, surprisingly.
The first part that had to be modified?
The bodykit. And then the mags, lamps, and air
intakes were next. I also installed a sound setup,
an exhaust and foot lamps. And, of course, the
decals. The only thing that remains untouched
is the engine.
When will you consider this Hyundai
Getz as a finished project?
Siguro in two or three years, when I get tired
of the design, then Ill change it. It always has
to change, never finished. For me, when the
decals start to wear, thats the time to look into
another design or have the car painted.
The farthest place youve driven this to?
Abra. Its my mothers province. It was not as
low then as it is now, so it really fared well.
How about the most memorable place
youve driven your Getz to?
Our recent trip to Baguio. I was with my car club
members and admins din kasi.