Sophisticated rides
SOPHISTICATED IN visual appeal and engineering, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) are stylish and practical at the same time — making it a popular fixture on our roads nowadays. Ideal for families, SUVs provide spacious interiors, has off-road capabilities, top-notch safety features, and other luxurious amenities.
Here are some of the best in the market:
FORD EVEREST
Engineered for the extraordinary, Ford Everest promises to take you to wherever you want to go with its best in class water wading capability and high ground clearance feature. This seven- seater SUV also delivers on comfort with its spacious cabin and leatherupholstered seats. Complementing these are features including active noise cancellation, and a panoramic moon roof.
Ford Everest also boasts of its Watt’s Linkage Suspension, which delivers improved stability for a smoother ride on the road. Without compromising fuel efficiency, this SUV is powered by a 3.2L TDCi Turbo Diesel engine, which delivers 200 Ps of power and 470 Nm of peak torque. In addition, Ford Everest does not compromise with safety by providing a network of airbags for everyone’s protection inside the cabin.
HONDA CR-V
The all-new Honda CR-V aims to standout from the rest of SUVs with its coveted features. Its seven-seater’s new Earth Dreams Technology DOHC i- DTEC Turbocharged Engine delivers 120/4,000 Ps/rpm of power and 300/2,000 Nm/rpm of torque. This engine, which dramatically reduced its overall weight while at the same time have the sturdiness required in an engine, enables an agile and exhilarating drive while being fuel-efficient at the same time.
Complementing its powerful engine are advanced safety features that keeps drivers confident on the road. The re-imagined CR-V also boasts of a stylish exterior characterized by sharper character lines and a more defined silhouette as well as a spacious interior equipped with supple leather seats for ultimate comfort.
HYUNDAI TUCSON
Known for its sporty and bold yet fluidic design, Hyundai Tucson has claimed to be engineered for speed. With different variants for anyone’s preference, the Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi GL 6A/T 2WD for example is powered by R 2.0 CRDi e-VGT engine with a 185/4,000 ps/rpm of maximum power and 402/ 1,750 ~ 2,750 Nm/rpm of maximum torque.
Hyundai Tucson also boasts of its aerodynamic design characterized by highspeed stability and highly optimized body structure. Complementing this are active safety features to ensure top security and a smoother ride.
ISUZU MU-X
Under the hood of Isuzu’s mu-X is the 4JJ1TCX Blue Power Engine, which produces 177 Ps of power and 380 Nm of torque. Quieter than ever, this engine boasts of maximum power output and overall durability yet with a minimal fuel consumption and emission. This SUV also promises to turn heads on with its sleek lines and curves as well as its fine details and features.
Isuzu also promises premium driving experience with mu- X’s luxurious and updated seats, electronics, and design. More importantly, this SUV — which is often equated to durability — has comfort and safety features that make driving worry-free.
MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT
Built to perform both on city streets and rough terrains, the Mitsubishi Montero Sport promises first-class traveling with its distinctive exterior characterized by sharp lines and an interior packed with features that assures utmost comfort. Complementing these are luxurious features such as leather contoured seats with multi-layer cushioning, multimedia entertainment system, and slide sunroof, among others.
Mitsubishi also boasts of its Euro- 4 compliant 2.4L Clean Diesel engine with Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Electronic Control (MIVEC) system that delivers a power and torque output of 181 Ps/3,500 rpm and 430 Nm/2,500 rpm. Apart from being significantly lighter, this engine has low compression ratio, which results to a reduced fuel consumption and smoke and nitrous oxide emissions.
SUBARU FORESTER
Subaru promises that there’s a whole lot to love with their 2018 Forester. This SUV claims that it is built to last, citing that 97%