Sports Cars (2016)

Top 10 Affordable Sports Cars 2016

Grand Starex (2016)

   One of the most common sights here in the Philippines is the Grand Starex, Hyundai PH’s entry in to the van segment of the automotive industry. A tough and durable machine, capable of seating 10 or 12 people at max, the Grand Starex’ proven reliability has catapulted Hyundai Philippines’ sales on a high altitude.

   Joining the ranks of the popular Toyota Hi-Ace and the Nissan Urvan, the Grand Starex’ edge lies on its user-friendliness and simplistic approaches to design, yet still showing the Korean automaker’s cool and active personality. High resale value also is its trump card, with many regarding it as a “bang for the buck” investment. Powered by a 2.5L VGT CRDi diesel engine, connected to a 5-speed automatic gearbox with manual mode to cater the driving purists among us. Roomier, family-oriented, and tough.

Toyota Grandia (2016)

   The Toyota Hiace remains to be one of the sought after vans in the Philippines. A clean exterior with chrome accents makes it applicable as a family van, business vehicle, office ride, and more.

   The Super Grandia model can take up to 11 while 15-people can fit inside the Commuter variant. If you’re going solo for a trip, a maximum of 6,000L of cargo can be hauled at the back. The Hiace comes standard with airbags, ABS, vehicle immobilizer, and security alarm.

   Underneath is a 3.0L engine with 136 hp and 300 Nm of torque available with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic tranny. The Super Grandia variant comes with a 2.5L engine that produces 102 hp and 260 Nm of torque, mated to a 4-speed automatic.

Montero Sport (2016)

   The all-new Montero Sport is Mitsubishi's midsize SUV. Ever since its introduction in the Philippines several years ago, it continues to gain popularity not just as a status symbol but as a family car and a tough, reliable vehicle on and off the road.

   The 3rd generation Montero Sport has a totally redesigned front fascia showcasing Mitsubishi's 'Dynamic Shield' grille which is the benchmark of their future models. It's embezzled with chrome linings that surrounds the huge air intakes and extends up to the fog lamps; complemented by sleek LED head and tail lights. Inside, seats for the top-of-the-line variants are wrapped in leather with added sportier trims for the GT variant. A 6.75-inch screen serves as the entertainment for its driver and passengers. 

   As for its engine, the all-new Montero Sport is powered by a new 2.4L 4-cylinder DOHC 16V MIVEC VG Turbocharged clean diesel power plant. MIVEC, which stands for Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control system, is responsible to achieve high power output, low fuel consumption, and low exhaust emissions.

   Safety features of the all-new Montero Sport include Blind Spot Warning system, 8 SRS Airbags, Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist, and Mitsubishi Active Stability and Traction Control. GT variants will have Forward Collision Mitigation system which will reduce, if not eliminate, chances of unintended collisions.

Toyota Fortuner (2016)

   The all-new Fortuner is Toyota's most popular midsize SUV that has been in production for 10 years and counting. It had 2 face lifts and a minor engine upgrade but it remained to be one of Toyota's best selling models. It rides on the same platform as the Hilux but with a bigger space enough to seat 7 people.

   The 2nd generation Fortuner features an aggressively designed exterior and fascia giving it a sleek and edgy look. The redesigned front grille is embezzled by chrome outlines which are also present on huge fog lamps on the bumper. The headlamps and the taillights have both narrowed down, similar to that of the Rav4's, which keeps it inline to Toyota's global style language.

   Inside, the entirety of the interior is a combination of dark brown, black, and wood trims that radiates class and elegance. Combine this with premium touchscreen entertainment system with navigation – that also comes with a DVD player for the top-of-the-line variants – and you got yourself an enjoyable ride.

   In the Philippines, the all-new Fortuner is available in 2 new diesel engine types that are relatively small but can produce higher output. If you want the one that runs on gasoline, there's a G variant that runs on a 2.7L dual VVT-i engine. 

   For added safety, V variants include features like Stability Control, Active Traction Control, Hill-start Assist Control, and Trailer Sway Control. The all-new Toyota Fortuner is available in these color options: Super White, Silver Metallic, Attitude Black Mica, Gray Metallic, Phantom Brown Metallic, Avant-Garde Bronze Metallic, and the premium White Pearl option that will cost you an additional P15,000.

Top 8 2016 All New Cars

Top 8 2016 All New Cars

Toyota Hilux (2016)

   The all-new Toyota Hilux is the 8th generation in a long line of impressive trucks that started back in 1968. The new Hilux is designed to be more daring, with improved luxuries and a more powerful engine line-up. The protruding wheel arches display a more stable stance while the front fascia is sleeker and more aggressive with the grill adapting more chrome accents.

    It can securely seat up to 5 passengers, offering greater front seat comfort with larger head and shoulder room. Meanwhile, rear passengers have expanded knee room and rear center armrest. The G-variant also offers a 6.5-inch Capacitive Touch Screen Display with Navigation, while the gauges have illuminated needles and a 4.2-inch color TFT multi-information display. Safety was never compromised with airbags, ABS, vehicle immobilizer and alarm as standard features.

  Engine options offered by Toyota Motor Philippines include a new 2.4L and 2.8L 4-cylinder VN Turbo Intercooler diesel engine offering exceptional acceleration, performance, and increased fuel efficiency. It's available with either a 6-speed sequential automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission.

Ford Ranger (2016)

   The all-new Ranger is a stylish and muscular pickup truck from Ford and part of the Truck Wars that have been waged in 2015. Its newest edition now comes with Ford’s SYNC 2 in-car connectivity system with voice command and an 8-inch touch screen LCD.

   It also has driver-assistive features such as Lane Keeping Alert and Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keeping Aid, Adaptive Cruise Control with Collision Warning and Forward Alert, front/rear Parking Assist, Electronic Stability Program, Hill Climb Assist, Hill Descent Control, Adaptive Load Control, and Emergency Brake Assistance.

   Under the hood is a turbocharged 2.2L Duratorq TDCi diesel with either a 5-speed MT or 6-speed MT, or 6-speed AT. The top-spec Ranger Wildtrak 4x4 offers a turbocharged 3.2L variant in either 6-speed MT or 6-speed AT.

   It boasts a ground clearance is of 280 mm with a 28-degree approach and 25-degree departure angles. It can also wade through water up to 800 mm deep, perfect for Philippine roads.