2013 Ford Explorer - Price and Specifications

I recently had the chance to drive the 2013 Ford Explorer. On the outside, if you are a fan of SUVs, you will be curious what Ford has to offer with its new Explorer. There are a lot of SUV brands in the market today and buyers really want to get their money's worth in buying a vehicle.

Just like any other American vehicle, the 2013 Ford Explorer is a head turner because of its size and aggressive front design. Its not as big as the Ford Expedition, but much more interesting than the Ford Escape. I have been a Japanese and European car fan all my life but when I had the chance to drive the Ford Explorer, I became an instant fan. Here's why:

3.5 Liter 4x4 EcoBoost V6 capable of 365 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque/2.0 Liter 4x2
4WD with Terrain Management System
Curve Control
Roll Stability Control
Hill Descent Control
7 Passenger Seating Capacity
21 Cubic Feet Cargo Space
80.7 Cubic Feet Cargo Space (2nd and 3rd Row Seats Folded)
Power Liftgate
Liftgate Extension Height Auto Program
Remote Start
Climate Control System
MyFord Touch
Sony Audio System

Safety Features
Driver, Front Passenger, Side Seat, Front Passenger Knee Airbag
Side Curtain Airbags
Lane Departure Warning/Lane Keep Assist
Perimeter Alarm
Passive Anti-Theft System
SOS Post-Crash Alert System
Keyless Entry Keypad
Traction Control
Reverse Sensing System
Inflatable Rear Seatbelts
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Belt Minder
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Colors available:
Black
Silver
Gray
Ginger Ale
Green Gem
Royal Red
White Platinum

Prices:
Php 2,695,000 3.5L 4x4 Limited
2,395,000 2.0L 4x2

 

The New 2013 Toyota Vios - Prices and Specifications

Toyota Motor Philippines recently launched the 2013 Toyota Vios this August. The Vios is now the star of every Toyota showroom in the Philippines because Toyota is confident this model will again be the most in demand subcompact sedan by the buying public. The Vios will likely be purchased by several corporations as company cars to be used by sales agents, medical representatives, middle executives, taxi operators, hotel shuttle, etc.

The Vios will definitely be one of the most fuel efficient car in the country today because of its 1.5 liter 1 NZ-FE DOHC 16-valve VVTI gasoline engine with a choice of either 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. It can produce 109 hp at 6.000 RPM and a torque of 141 at 4.200 RPM. There will be 6 variants namely:

1.3 L Manual Transmission Base model at Php 592,000
1.3 J  Manual Transmission model at Php 630,000
1.3 E Manual Transmission model at Php 727,000
1.3 E  Automatic Transmission model at Php 762,000
1.3 G Manual Transmission model at Php 812,000
1.3 G Automatic Transmission model at Php 847,000

Colors will be:

Red Mica Mettalic
Orange Metallic
Dark Brown Mettalic
Pearl White
Xtreme Black
Thermalyte
Gray Mettalic
Freedom White

Features:
Power Steering
Dual Airbags
45-liter fuel tank capacity
195/50R16 for G variants and 185/60R15 for E variants
Anti-lock Brake System
ESP Stability Control

Information and photos courtesy of www.teambhp.com. www.calvinshub.com, www.ayosdito.ph,www.carnewschina.com

Buying a Car

Buying a car or a vehicle, whether it is your first time or not, is an important decision you have to make in your life. A vehicle purchase will affect your everyday life most especially if you will use this vehicle for work or for transporting your family. With a lot of choices and brands to choose from, you must choose wisely, basing on your needs and of course your budget.

There are several factors to consider in purchasing a car. Here are a few essential ones:

1. Price
2. Durability
3. Gas Mileage
4. Maintenance Parts Availability
5. Emission
6. Nearest Service Center
7. Insurance
8. Safety
9. Features
10. Track Record/History

Different brands are available depending on the buyers needs. If a car buyer wants to purchase a high end car for luxury and power, the most famous brands are Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar and Volvo. For sports cars, Porsche, Audi, Ferrari and Lamborghini. For sport utility vehicles, Range Rover, Land Cruiser, and Defender. And for sedan types, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Ford.

This blog will try to compare different car brands depending on their features, specifications, performance and reviews. Although facts will be stated in this blog, most of the posts about vehicles are based on the writer's opinion. This blog will provide information to readers and the final decision on purchasing a vehicle still relies on the buyer's choice.