Mazda 6 - Generation 1.1 (2004-2005)

MAZDA 6 (2004-2005)

One of the first vehicles that were launched during Mazda's return in 2004, this version of this 6 was short-lived especially that this one had been available elsewhere since 2002 and it was updated the following year.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	2.0
Years Available	February 2004-August 2005
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	LF 2.0 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	131hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	176Nm @ 4,500rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	64 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,670mm
Width	1,780mm
Height	1,435mm
Wheelbase	2,675mm
Curb Weight	1,385kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Multi Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc
Tires	205/55 R16
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Traction Control
Other Safety Features	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front
Other Exterior Features	Rear Spoiler, Sun Roof
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric
Other Interior Features	60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Aluminum Center Console, Carbon Fiber Accents, Leather Gear Knob and Handbrake
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic
Audio System	Speed Sensitive AM/FM/Cassette/CD
Speakers	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None
Alarm	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Chevrolet Lumina, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Cefiro, Toyota Camry

Mazda 6 - Generation 1.2 (2005-2008)

MAZDA 6 (2005-2008)

An update in 2005 gave the 6 one big item, a 2.3 engine. Otherwise, the standard fare of some new exterior changes and other upgrades are there. 

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	2.3
Years Available	September 2005-March 2008
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	L3-VE 2.3 DOHC 16V i4
Horsepower	164hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque	207Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	68 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,670mm
Width	1,780mm
Height	1,435mm
Wheelbase	2,675mm
Curb Weight	1,442kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Multi Link
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc
Tires	215/45 R17
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Vehicle Stability Assist
Other Safety Features	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front
Other Exterior Features	HID Headlamps, Sun Roof, Rain Sensing Wipers, Side Skirts, Spoiler
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver
Seating Material	Leather
Other Interior Features	Leather Accents, Rear Seat Armrest, Red-Lit Instrument Cluster, 60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Coat Hooks
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic
Audio System	Premium AM/FM/6 CD
Speakers	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio
Alarm	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Chevrolet Lumina, Hyundai Sonata, Honda Accord, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Teana, Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry - Generation 4 (1996-2002)

TOYOTA CAMRY (1996-2002)

Complementing the Corona is the Americanized Camry which was first sold in a sole GLE model until a 1999 update gave it two models (thereby discontinuing the single one) that coincided with its Philippine assembly. Before getting redesigned, a final update was given in late 2001.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	GXE	GX	GLE
Years Available	1999-June 2002	1999-June 2002	1996-1999
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	5S-FE 2.2 DOHC 16V I4	5S-FE 2.2 DOHC 16V I4	5S-FE 2.2 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	128hp @ 5,200rpm	128hp @ 5,200rpm	128hp @ 5,200rpm
Torque	194Nm @ 4,200rpm	194Nm @ 4,200rpm	194Nm @ 4,200rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	70 Liters	70 Liters	70 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,760mm	4,477mm	4,770mm
Width	1,785mm	1,707mm	1,770mm
Height	1,435mm	1,425mm	1,415mm
Wheelbase	2,670mm	2,640mm	2,700mm
Curb Weight	1,420kg	1,400kg (MT), 1,420kg (AT)	1,380kg (MT), 1,400kg (AT)
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar	McPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar	McPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension	Dual Link Independent Strut with Stabilizer Bar	Dual Link Independent Strut with Stabilizer Bar	Dual Link Independent Strut with Stabilizer Bar
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc	Disc
Tires	185/65 R14	185/65 R14	185/65 R14
Wheels	14 Inch Alloy	14 Inch Alloy	14 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	High Mount Stop Lamp
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	None	None	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Multi Reflector Headlamps
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver	Power, Driver	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Optitron Gauges	Wood Accents
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	AM/FM/Cassette
Speakers	6	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES	Locally assembled from 1999-2002. Updated in late 2001.	Locally assembled from 1999-2002. Updated in late 2001.
RIVALS	Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 626, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Cefiro, Opel Vectra

Car Profiles - Volkswagen Golf GTI

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI

The car gods had answered your prayers after many years, the Golf GTI had arrived. With more power and exciting handling, this can give the WRX a run for its money through a practical hatchback body. Combined with VW's high quality interiors, it is a winner.

The Good: An all around performance oriented hatchback

The Bad: No manual, what a shame

Price Range: P2,290,000

Our Rating: ****

Last Update: February 27, 2015

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	2.0 TSI DSG
Price	P2,290,000
Warranty	3 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	2.0 DOHC 16V I4 Turbocharged
Horsepower	217hp @ 4,500-6,200rpm
Torque	350Nm @ 1,500-4,400rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Multi Port Fuel Injection
Transmission	6-Speed DSG
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,268mm
Width	1,799mm
Height	1,442mm
Wheelbase	2,631mm
Curb Weight
Body Style	5 Door Hatchback
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with 3 Point Wishbone and Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension	4 Link with Stabilizer
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc with Red Brake Calipers
Rear Brakes	Ventilated Disc with Red Brake Calipers
Tires	225/40 R18
Wheels	18 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	7, With Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Brake Assistant
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Electronic Stabilisation Program with Anti Slip Regulation, Electronic Differential Lock with XDS Plus, and Engine Drag Torque Control
Other Safety Features	Rear View Camera with Park Distance Control, Driver Alert System, Tire Pressure Monitoring System
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Headlamp Washer, LED Daytime Running Lights, Headlight Adjustment, GTI Front and Rear Bumpers and Black Grille with Mouldings and GTI Nameplate, Rain Sensing Wipers, GTI Rear Spoiler and Tailpipes, Rear Wiper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric
Other Interior Features	GTI Leather Gear Knob, Stainless Steel Pedals, Illuminated Front Scuff Plates, and Leatherette Door and Side Trim Inserts, Underseat Drawer, Driving Profile Selection
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual, Dual
Audio System	5.8 Inch Touchscreen with AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB with Mobile Phone Interface
Speakers	8
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio, Multi Function Display, Cruise Control, and Paddle Shifters
Alarm	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes
RIVALS	Mitsubishi Lancer EX Ralliart, Peugeot 208 GTI, Subaru WRX

Ford Expedition - Generation 1 (1998-2002)

FORD EXPEDITION (1998-2002)

This SUV placed Ford on the Philippine automotive map. At launch, only a sole XLT model is available until other limited edition (there is one variant named as such) models complemented it. Do take note that Philippine spec models make do with 10 seating and two wheel drive.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	Limited Edition	Premium Sport	Limited	XLT
Years Available	September 2002-November 2002	May 2002-September 2002	2000-May 2002	August 1998-November 2002
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	Triton 4.6 SOHC 16V V8	Triton 4.6 SOHC 16V V8	Triton 4.6 SOHC 16V V8	Triton 4.6 SOHC 16V V8
Horsepower	232hp @ 4,750rpm	232hp @ 4,750rpm	232hp @ 4,750rpm	232hp @ 4,750rpm
Torque	395Nm @ 3,450rpm	395Nm @ 3,450rpm	395Nm @ 3,450rpm	395Nm @ 3,450rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	98 Liters	98 Liters	98 Liters	98 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	5,197mm	5,197mm	5,197mm	5,197mm
Width	1,996mm	1,996mm	1,996mm	1,996mm
Height	1,991mm	1,991mm	1,991mm	1,991mm
Wheelbase	3,023mm	3,023mm	3,023mm	3,023mm
Curb Weight	2,358kg	2,358kg	2,358kg	2,358kg
Body Style	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	10	10	10	10
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Short Long Arm Independent	Short Long Arm Independent	Short Long Arm Independent	Short Long Arm Independent
Rear Suspension	4-Link	4-Link	4-Link	4-Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc
Tires	275/60 R17	275/60 R17	265/70 R17	255/70 R16
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: Rear Parking Sensors	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	None	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Modified Body Color/Chrome Front Bumper, Chrome Grille Insert, Body Color Fender Flares, Rear Spoiler, Only Available in Arizona Beige	Adds: Body Color Front Bumper, Wheel Lip, and Side Mirror Covers, Illuminated Running Board, Clear Headlamps, Extreme Grille Design, Window Visors, Rear Roof Deflectors	Adds: Two Tone Fender Flares with Step Boards and Bumper Covers, Window and Hood Deflectors, Stainless Steel Grille, Locking Gas Cap	Speed Sensing Wipers, Class III Trailer Tow Package, Illuminated Running Board, Roof Rails, Chrome Front Bumper, Rear Step, and Side Mirrors
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver	Power, Driver	Power, Driver	Power, Driver
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Two Tone Leather Interior	Adds: All Weather Moulded Vinyl Mats	Adds: Wood Accents, Red Carpet	None
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Pedals	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Pedals	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Pedals	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Pedals
Climate Control	Manual, Dual	Manual, Dual	Manual, Dual	Manual, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/DVD with Headrest Mounted 5 Inch LCD Monitor	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD. Optional: AM/FM/CD/VCD with Headrest Mounted 4 Inch LCD Monitor	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD
Speakers	4	4	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Dodge Durango

Chevrolet Lumina - Generation 4 (2005-2008)

CHEVROLET LUMINA (2005-2008) 

Chevrolet's first attempt in the mid-size car category is through the Lumina, essentially a Chinese market Buick Regal. Unlike most competitors, the Lumina (a minority in the market) has a 2.5 V6 as the only single engine model. Unfortunately, this one rather had a short selling life which ended in 2008.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	Lumina
Years Available	February 2005-2008
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	2.5 SOHC 12V V6
Horsepower	157hp @ 5,600rpm
Torque	209Nm @ 4,400rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	64 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,923mm
Width	1,845mm
Height	1,465mm
Wheelbase	2,769mm
Curb Weight	N/A
Body Style	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	McPherson Strut
Front Brakes	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc
Tires	215/70 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	None
Other Safety Features	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front
Other Exterior Features	Chrome Grille and Door Handles, Rear License Plate Garnish, Tail Pipe Finisher
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver
Seating Material	Leather
Other Interior Features	60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Wood Accents, Analogue Clock, Remote Trunk Lid Opener
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD
Speakers	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None
Alarm	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Cefiro, Toyota Camry

Ford Escape - Generation 1.3 (2008-2009)

FORD ESCAPE (2008-2009)

Basically, this is the same model released in 2007 but with a different set of grille, rims, and other exterior fittings. Torque had been downgraded to 200Nm, too.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	XLT	XLS
Years Available	September 2008-November 2009	September 2008-November 2009
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	Duratec 23 2.3 DOHC 16V I4	Duratec 23 2.3 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	157hp @ 6,000rpm	157hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	200Nm @ 4,000rpm	200Nm @ 4,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	61 Liters	61 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,400mm	4,400mm
Width	1,825mm	1,825mm
Height	1,700mm	1,700mm
Wheelbase	2,620mm	2,620mm
Curb Weight	1,659kg	1,595kg
Body Style	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Four Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Dual Link	Dual Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	215/70 R16	215/70 R16
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Brake Assist	Yes, With Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: Rear Parking Sensors	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Skid Plates, Rear Spoiler	Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Chrome Grille and Door Handles, Roof Rails, Rear Wiper, LED Tail Lamps
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Silver Trim in Gauges, Wood/Silver Accents, Chrome Door Handles, Cargo Cover	Silver Accents, 60/40 Fold Rear Seats, Rear Tray with Cupholder, Chrome Speaker Trim, Cargo Net
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3	AM/FM/CD/MP3
Speakers	6	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Chevrolet Captiva, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda Tribute, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Forester, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota RAV4

Ford Escape - Generation 1.4 (2009-2013)

FORD ESCAPE (2009-2013)

The last version of the Ford Escape, which can be considered as its swan song. A 4x2 XLT variant is added which has all the amenities of the previous XLT but without 4x4 capability. Numerous interior additions are present here.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	4x4 XLT/SVP	4x2 XLT/SVP	4X2 XLS
Years Available	XLT: November 2009-2012. SVP: Late 2010	XLT: November 2009-2012. SVP: Late 2010	November 2009-2013
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	Duratec 23 2.3 DOHC 16V I4	Duratec 23 2.3 DOHC 16V I4	Duratec 23 2.3 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	157hp @ 6,000rpm	157hp @ 6,000rpm	157hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	200Nm @ 4,000rpm	200Nm @ 4,000rpm	200Nm @ 4,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	61 Liters	61 Liters	61 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,480mm	4,480mm	4,480mm
Width	1,845mm	1,845mm	1,845mm
Height	1,755mm	1,755mm	1,755mm
Wheelbase	2,620mm	2,620mm	2,620mm
Curb Weight	1,584kg	1,520kg	1,520kg
Body Style	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Four Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Dual Link	Dual Link	Dual Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	215/70 R16	215/70 R16	215/70 R16
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: Rear Parking Sensors	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Front Bumper Overrider, Fog Lamp Cover, Luggage Crossbars, Rear Bumper Shield, Rear Spoiler, Tail Pipe Finisher. SVP Adds: Sun Roof	Adds: Skid Plates. SVP Adds: Sun Roof	Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Chrome Grille and Door Handles, Roof Rails, Rear Wiper, LED Tail Lamps
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Wood/Silver Accents	Adds: Chrome Door Handles, Cargo Cover	Silver Accents, Silver Trim in Gauges, 60/40 Fold Rear Seats, Rear Tray with Cupholder, Chrome Speaker Trim, Cargo Net
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3	AM/FM/CD/MP3
Speakers	6	6	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-7, Mitsubishi ASX, Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Forester, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota RAV4

Hyundai Sonata - Generation 4.2 (2003-2005)

HYUNDAI SONATA (2003-2005)

The Sonata nameplate was revived in 2003 due to a revision in vehicle excise taxes. However, it was only available in one variant which is powered by a 2.0 engine. This generation was short-lived, replaced by the fifth generation model in 2005.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	GLS
Years Available	November 2003-April 2005
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	Sirius 2.0 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	131hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	181Nm @ 4,600rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	65 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,747mm
Width	1,820mm
Height	1,422mm
Wheelbase	2,700mm
Curb Weight	N/A
Body Style	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Multi Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc
Tires	205/60 R16
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2 (With Passenger Side Detection)
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	None
Other Safety Features	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front
Other Exterior Features	None
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Electronic Remote Fuel Cap and Trunk Release
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic
Audio System	AM/FM/CD
Speakers	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None
Alarm	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Chevrolet Lumina, Honda Accord, Mazda 6, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Cefiro, Toyota Camry

Ford Escape - Generation 1.1 (2002-2006)

FORD ESCAPE (2002-2006)

After releasing large and gas guzzling trucks, Ford Group Philippines took in the Escape. For this version, numerous changes happened including the 2.0 engine (both two and four wheel drive) being replaced by a sole 2.3 4x2 and manual transmission models were dropped in 2003.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	3.0 4x4 XLT	2.0 4x4 XLT	2.3 4x2 XLS/NBX	2.0 4x2 XLS
Years Available	November 2003-December 2006	August 2002-July 2004	Regular Model: July 2004-December 2006. NBX: January 2006	August 2002-July 2004
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	Duratec 3.0 DOHC 24V V6	Zetec 2.0 DOHC 16V I4	Duratec 23 2.3 DOHC 16V I4	Zetec 2.0 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	206hp @ 6,000rpm	130hp @ 5,400rpm	157hp @ 6,000rpm	130hp @ 5,400rpm
Torque	276Nm @ 4,750rpm	183Nm @ 4,500rpm	203Nm @ 4,500rpm	183Nm @ 4,500rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual (2002-2003) or 4-Speed Automatic (2003-2004)
Fuel Tank Capacity	61 Liters	61 Liters	61 Liters	61 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,400mm	4,400mm	4,400mm	4,400mm
Width	1,825mm	1,825mm	1,825mm	1,825mm
Height	1,700mm	1,700mm	1,700mm	1,700mm
Wheelbase	2,620mm	2,620mm	2,620mm	2,620mm
Curb Weight	1,515kg	1,440kg (MT), 1,515kg (AT)	1,369kg	1,369kg
Body Style	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Four Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Four Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum	Drum	Drum
Tires	215/70 R16	215/70 R16	215/70 R16	215/70 R16
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: None	ISO-FIX Child Seats
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Sun Roof	Adds: Adjustable Roof Rack, Side Step Board, Chrome Grille Insert	Adds: Monotone Paint. NBX Adds: Two Tone Paint	Rear Wiper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Fabric	Fabric (Regular XLS) or Leather (NBX)	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Leather Accents	Adds: None	Adds: None. NBX Adds: Leather Accents	Rear Seat Tray with Cupholders, Rear Luggage Cover and Cargo Net, 60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Headlamp and Radio Auto Delay
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD	AM/FM/6 CD	AM/FM/CD	AM/FM/CD
Speakers	4	4	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES		Manual transmission dropped in November 2003.		Changed to automatic transmission in November 2003.
RIVALS	Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda Tribute, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Forester, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota RAV4

Ford Escape - Generation 1.2 (2007-2008)

FORD ESCAPE (2007-2008)

The 2007 update gave the Escape a more distant profile from its North American counterparts (Asia has a different face). The only engine choice is a 2.3 4-cylinder in either 4x2 or 4x4 models.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	XLT	XLS
Years Available	January 2007-September 2008	January 2007-September 2008
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	Duratec 23 2.3 DOHC 16V I4	Duratec 23 2.3 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	157hp @ 6,000rpm	157hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	203Nm @ 4,500rpm	203Nm @ 4,500rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	61 Liters	61 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,470mm	4,470mm
Width	1,825mm	1,825mm
Height	1,770mm	1,770mm
Wheelbase	2,620mm	2,620mm
Curb Weight	1,540kg	1,505kg
Body Style	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Four Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Dual Link	Dual Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	215/70 R16	215/70 R16
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Brake Assist	Yes, With Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: Rear Parking Sensors	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Two Tone Paint, Skid Plates	Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Chrome Grille, Door Handles, and License Plate Garnish, Roof Rails, Rear Wiper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Chrome Door Handles, Cargo Cover	Silver Accents, 60/40 Fold Rear Seats, Rear Tray with Cupholder, Chrome Speaker Trim, Cargo Net
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3	AM/FM/CD/MP3
Speakers	6	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Chevrolet Captiva, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda Tribute, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Forester, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota RAV4

Honda Accord - Generation 7.1 (2003-2006)

HONDA ACCORD (2003-2006)

The second year where the rest of the world gets an Accord different from Japan, the seventh generation model has more room than the model it replaced. Initially, two variants with 2.0 engines were made available but a 2004 update receives a revised variant level with 2.4 and 3.0 powerplants being standard.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	3.0 V6	2.4 VTI-L	2.4 Vti	2.0 VTi-L	2.0 Vti
Years Available	August 2004-August 2006	August 2004-August 2006	August 2004-August 2006	June 2003-August 2004	June 2003-August 2004
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	J30A4 3.0 SOHC 24V V6	K24A4 2.4 DOHC 16V I4	K24A4 2.4 DOHC 16V I4	2.0 DOHC 16V I4	2.0 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	240hp @ 5,500rpm	160hp @ 5,500rpm	160hp @ 5,500rpm	150hp @ 6,000rpm	150hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	288Nm @ 5,000rpm	218Nm @ 4,500rpm	218Nm @ 4,500rpm	186Nm @ 4,500rpm	186Nm @ 4,500rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	i-VTEC PGM-FI	i-VTEC PGM-FI	i-VTEC PGM-FI	i-VTEC PGM-FI	i-VTEC PGM-FI
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	65 Liters	65 Liters	65 Liters	65 Liters	65 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,831mm	4,831mm	4,831mm	4,831mm	4,831mm
Width	1,821mm	1,821mm	1,821mm	1,821mm	1,821mm
Height	1,455mm	1,455mm	1,455mm	1,455mm	1,455mm
Wheelbase	2,738mm	2,738mm	2,738mm	2,738mm	2,738mm
Curb Weight	1,545kg	1,475kg	1,450kg	1,350kg	1,350kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	4	4
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone with Stabilizer Bar	Double Wishbone with Stabilizer Bar	Double Wishbone with Stabilizer Bar	Double Wishbone with Stabilizer Bar	Double Wishbone with Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension	5 Link Double Wishbone with Stabilizer	5 Link Double Wishbone with Stabilizer	5 Link Double Wishbone with Stabilizer	5 Link Double Wishbone with Stabilizer	5 Link Double Wishbone with Stabilizer
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	205/60 R16	205/60 R16	205/65 R15	205/60 R16	205/65 R15
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	4	4	2	4	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Traction Control System	None	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	None	Front	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Sun Roof	Adds: Water Dispersing Treated Front Windows	Adds: Body Colored Mirrors and Mudguards, Chrome Grille, Side Protection, Door Handles and Window Mouldings, Rear License Plate Garnish	Adds: Body Color Mud Guards	Body Color with Chrome Strip Rear Bumper, Grille, Door Handles, and Side Protective Moulding, Black Mud Guards
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather with Wood Accents	Leather	Urethane	Leather	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Fabric	Leather	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Leather and Wood Accents	Adds: Lockable Fold Rear Seat with Center Pass Through, Sliding Front Arm Rest with Double Deck Storage Box. Deletes: Wood and Leather Accents	Adds: Rear Dual Cupholder and Woodgrain Lid	Front Center Armrest with Double Tray Console Box, Rear Armrest with Dual Cupholder and Lid, Accessory Socket, Rear Reading Lamp
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic	Manual	Automatic	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD	AM/FM/6 CD	AM/FM/CD	AM/FM/6 CD	AM/FM/CD
Speakers	6	6	6	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio	None	Yes, Audio	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Chevrolet Lumina, Hyundai Azera, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai XG, Mazda 6, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Cefiro, Toyota Camry

Honda Accord - Generation 7.2 (2006-2008)

HONDA ACCORD (2006-2008)

Revised for 2006, the Accord deletes the basic VTi model, leaving the high end ones on board. It retains the same engine options, but they were updated.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	3.0 V6	2.4 VTI-L
Years Available	August 2006-March 2008	August 2006-March 2008
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	J30A4 3.0 SOHC 24V V6	K24A4 2.4 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	240hp @ 6,250rpm	160hp @ 5,800rpm
Torque	288Nm @ 5,000rpm	218Nm @ 4,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	i-VTEC PGM-FI	i-VTEC PGM-FI
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	70 Liters	70 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,831mm	4,831mm
Width	1,821mm	1,821mm
Height	1,455mm	1,455mm
Wheelbase	2,738mm	2,738mm
Curb Weight	1,545kg	1,475kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone with Stabilizer Bar	Double Wishbone with Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension	5 Link Double Wishbone with Stabilizer	5 Link Double Wishbone with Stabilizer
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	205/60 R16	205/60 R16
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	4	4
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Vehicle Stability Assist	Yes, Vehicle Stability Assist
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	High Mount Brake Lamp, Rear Parking Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Sun Roof	Smoked Front Headlamps with Auto Off Feature, Rear LED Lights, Water Dispersing Front Door Window, Color Keyed Mud Guards, Chrome Grille, Side Protection, Door Handles, Bumper, and Window Mouldings
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather with Wood Accents	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Material	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Optitron Gauges, Foldable Rear Seat, Wood Grain Finish Center Console and Cup Holder, Coat Hanger, Illuminated Entry System, Door Panel Courtesy Lamp, Foot Illumination, 12 Volt Accessory Socket
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual
Audio System	Premium AM/FM/6 CD	AM/FM/6 CD
Speakers	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Chevrolet Lumina, Hyundai Azera, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Teana, Toyota Camry

Dodge Nitro - Generation 1 (2008-2012)

DODGE NITRO (2008-2012)

After the Raider's demise in 1990, the Nitro was Dodge's return to the compact SUV market. Among the numerous engines and variants available, the SXT with a 3.7 V6 is brought here. Worldwide, it was discontinued in 2011.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	SXT
Years Available	June 2008-2012
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	EKG 3.7 SOHC 12V V6
Horsepower	210hp @ 5,200rpm
Torque	319Nm @ 4,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	74 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,544mm
Width	1,857mm
Height	1,776mm
Wheelbase	2,763mm
Curb Weight	1,862kg
Body Style	5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Four Wheel Drive
Seating	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Rigid Axle
Front Brakes	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc
Tires	245/50 R20
Wheels	20 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Program
Other Safety Features	Rear Parking Sensors, Tire Pressure Monitor System
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Rear Wiper, Roof Rails
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver
Seating Material	Leather
Other Interior Features	Silver Accents, Forward Folding Front Passenger Seat, Rear Folding Seat, Sliding Cargo Floor with Cover
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat
Climate Control	Automatic
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX
Speakers	9, Infinity
Steering Wheel Controls	None
Alarm	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Hyundai Tucson, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4

Honda Accord - Generation 6 (1998-2003)

HONDA ACCORD (1998-2003)

Essentially the second generation model offered locally, the Accord gains more room and grows big. At its launch, it is available in 2.0 VTi and 2.3 VTi-L until a 2001 update forgone the 2.3 in favor of a 2.0 model of that variant. This would be the last Accord to have a manual, as it was dropped in early 2002.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	2.3 VTi-L	2.0 VTi-L	2.0 Vti
Years Available	March 1998-October 2001	October 2001-June 2003	March 1998-June 2003
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	F23A1 2.3 SOHC 16V I4	F20B5 2.0 SOHC 16V I4	F20B5 2.0 SOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	157hp @ 5,700rpm	152hp @ 6,000rpm	152hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	210Nm @ 4,900rpm	190Nm @ 5,000rpm	190Nm @ 5,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	VTEC Electronic Fuel Injection	VTEC Electronic Fuel Injection	VTEC Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	65 Liters	65 Liters	65 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,795mm	4,795mm	4,795mm
Width	1,786mm	1,786mm	1,786mm
Height	1,445mm	1,445mm	1,445mm
Wheelbase	2,715mm	2,715mm	2,715mm
Curb Weight	1,350kg	1,350kg	1,350kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone with Stabilizer	Double Wishbone with Stabilizer	Double Wishbone with Stabilizer
Rear Suspension	5 Link Double Wishbone	5 Link Double Wishbone	5 Link Double Wishbone
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	195/65 R15	195/65 R15	195/65 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	High Mount Stop Lamp
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	None	None	None
Other Exterior Features	None	None	None
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver	Power, Driver	Power, Height Only
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None. Deletes: Rear Reading Lamps	Adds: Leather and Wood Accents, Rear Headrest Monitor (Optional)	60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Accessory Socket, Trunk Hook, Rear Reading Lamps
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/3 CD	AM/FM/6 CD and VCD with TV Tuner and Monitor	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD
Speakers	6	6	4 or 6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, with Trunk Opener	Yes, with Trunk Opener	Yes, with Trunk Opener
NOTES		Rear headrest monitor optional. Manual transmission dropped in early 2002.	Downgraded to 4 speakers in 2001. Manual transmission dropped in early 2002.
RIVALS	Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 626, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Cefiro, Opel Vectra, Toyota Camry

Car Profiles - Volkswagen Polo Hatchback

VOLKSWAGEN POLO HATCHBACK

Complementing the frugal (and rather basic) sedan sibling is the Polo Hatchback, which is the total opposite of its Notch brother. Differences include the choice of fuel and equipment. If you prefer something stylish, this is it.

The Good: Stylish than the sedan, fully loaded

The Bad: Priced expensively

Price Range: P950,000

Our Rating: ***

Last Update: February 23, 2015

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	Polo Hatchback Comfortline
Price	P950,000
Warranty	3 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	1.6 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	105hp @ 5,250rpm
Torque	153Nm @ 3,750rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Multi Port Fuel Injection
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	3,970mm
Width	1,682mm
Height	1,462mm
Wheelbase	2,470mm
Curb Weight
Body Style	5 Door Hatchback
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension	Stabilizer
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Tires	185/60 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags
Anti-Lock Brakes
Traction/Stability Control	None
Other Safety Features	Park Distance Control
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Rear Wiper, Black Radiator Grille with Chrome Accents, Heated Rear Window
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Chrome and Leather Accents
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3/USB/SD Card/Bluetooth
Speakers	4
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio, Bluetooth, and Multi Function Display
Alarm	Yes, with Immobilizer
Keyless Entry	Yes
RIVALS	Hyundai Accent

Also see: Volkswagen Polo Sedan

See the previous generation models of the Polo:

Volkswagen Polo Classic (1996-1999)

Car Profiles - Audi Q3

AUDI Q3

The Audi Q3 is Audi's answer to the BMW X1. An entry level compact crossover, small it might be on the outside, engineers made the most out of the car's small footprint. Underneath the conservative sheetmetal hides a typically tasteful Audi interior. Combined with the car's small footprint and an updated 1.4 gasoline, the Audi Q3 is also a sporty SUV.

The Good: Strong, efficient diesel engine, typical Audi quality interior, excellent balance between ride comfort and handling
The Bad: Not an off roader in any single way

Price Range: P3,360,000
Our Rating: ****

Last Update: March 29, 2015

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	Q3
Price	P2,999,000
Warranty	5 Years or 100,000 km
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	1.4 16V I4 Turbocharged
Horsepower	148hp
Torque
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	TFSI
Transmission	7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission
Fuel Tank Capacity	64 liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,385mm
Width	1,831mm
Height	1,608mm
Wheelbase	2,603mm
Curb Weight
Body Style	5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive
Seating	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multilink
Front Brakes	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc
Tires	235/50 R18
Wheels	18 inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	7
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes
Other Safety Features	Hill Start Assist, ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors, Electronic Stability Program, Front and Rear Parking Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Bi-Xenon Headlamps wth LED Daytime Running Lights, Full LED Rear Lighting, LED Turn Signal Lamps
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather
Seating Adjustment	8-Way Power With Memory
Seating Material	Leather
Other Interior Features	Audi MMI (Multi Media Interface) with 7-inch TFT LCD screen, Audi Music Interface and Symphony Radio, Electronic Parking Brake, LED Interior Lighting
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual
Audio System	Audi MMI (Multi Media Interface), Audi Music Interface (CD/AUX/USB/Bluetooth), Symphony Radio (AM/FM)
Speakers	8
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio and Telephone (Cruise Control Stalks)
Alarm	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes (Smart Entry and Start Optional)
RIVALS	BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Dodge Durango - Generation 2.1-2 (2005-2009)

DODGE DURANGO (2005-2009)

The second generation model is more larger than the one it replaced which allowed a third row seat to reside in. From launch, a 4.7 V8 was the sole option while a 5.7 HEMI joined the line up later on. Equipment updates occurred in May 2007 and August 2008.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	5.7 HEMI	4.7 Limited
Years Available	2005-2009	June 2005-2009
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	HEMI 5.7 SOHC 16V V8	PowerTech 4.7 SOHC 16V V8
Horsepower	335hp @ 5,200rpm	230hp @ 4,600rpm
Torque	509Nm @ 4,200rpm	393Nm @ 3,600rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	102 Liters	102 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	5,101mm	5,101mm
Width	1,930mm	1,930mm
Height	1,887mm	1,887mm
Wheelbase	3,027mm	3,027mm
Curb Weight	2,304kg	2,304kg
Body Style	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Four Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Four Wheel Drive
Seating	8	8
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Rigid Axle	Rigid Axle
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	265/70 (2005-2007) or 275/60 R17 (2007-2009)	265/70 (2005-2007) or 275/60 R17 (2007-2009)
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2 or 4	2 or 4
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	Yes, Electronic Stability Program
Other Safety Features	None	Rear Parking Sensors with Camera, Tire Pressure Monitor System
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Rear Wiper, Roof Rails, Side Step Board, Automatic Headlamps
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver or Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver or Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Material	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Silver Accents, 40/20/40 Split Fold Second Row, 60/40 Fold Third Row, Cargo Net
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Tailgate, Pedals	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Tailgate, Pedals
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual (Front) and Manual (Rear)	Automatic, Dual (Front) and Manual (Rear)
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX with MyGig 20GB Hard Drive System	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX with MyGig 20GB Hard Drive System
Speakers	8, Infinity or Alpine	8, Infinity or Alpine
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
NOTES	Wheel dimensions changed in May 2007. Tire pressure monitor system, power tailgate, power adjustable pedals, power folding mirrors, rear manual airconditioning added and upgraded to 4 airbags in May 2007. Brake assist, reverse camera, automatic headlamps, power front passenger seat, auxiliary jack, MyGig system added in August 2008. Cargo net deleted in August 2008. Changed to Alpine sound system in May 2007. Folding mirrors and power adjustable pedals removed in August 2008.	Wheel dimensions changed in May 2007. Tire pressure monitor system, power tailgate, power adjustable pedals, power folding mirrors, rear manual airconditioning added and upgraded to 4 airbags in May 2007. Brake assist, reverse camera, automatic headlamps, power front passenger seat, auxiliary jack, MyGig system added in August 2008. Cargo net deleted in August 2008. Changed to Alpine sound system in May 2007. Folding mirrors and power adjustable pedals removed in August 2008.
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