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MAZDA Philippines has announced the arrival of the latest 2018model year MX- 5 sports roadster. Featuring a host of dynamic improvements and upgraded safety appointments, the highly popular open- top sports car’s latest iterations are now available at Mazda Philippines’ 20 showrooms nationwide.
New for the 2018 MX- 5 Soft Top line is the limited edition Dark Cherry fabric canopy that comes exclusively with the six- speed SKYACTIV automatic transmission variant. Customers now also have the signature Mazda Machine Gray color as an option for the Soft Top MX- 5. Mazda’s newest shade of red – Soul Red Crystal – is now also available in select variants. Also among the primary mechanical improvements for the 2018 MX- 5 are its refined rear suspension tuning and the re- tuned power steering system in the Soft Top variant. These upgrades ensure even more agile handling and improved ride comfort for the lightweight roadster. Along with its classic sports car styling, the MX- 5’s 2018 features are set to enhance the iconic status of the already superb and highly sought after model.
With the arrival of the 2018 edition of Mazda’s premium two- seat roadster, driving enthusiasts now also get an additional powertrain selection to choose from. The six- speed manual SKYACTIV transmission is now an available option for the 2018 MX- 5 Retractable Fastback. Combined with the reassurance of a solid hard top, the manual gearbox- equipped MX- 5 RF promises a more engaging experience for those who love to be actively involved in the act of driving. Nappa Leather remains an option for the automatic transmission variant of the MX- 5 RF, while black leather is standard for the manual.
Also new for 2018 are additional safety features across the model range. All 2018 MX- 5 RF variants are now equipped with Adaptive LED Headlamps (ALH) that feature automatic control of headlight aim and intensity based on ever- changing driving conditions. This is also a standard feature for the automatic TUESDAY June u ne 19, 1 9 , 2018 2 01 8
Jtransmission variant of the MX- 5 Soft Top. Lane departure warning, which alerts drivers if they begin to stray out of the lane they are on, now comes standard in the 2018 MX- 5 RF line as well as in the automatic Soft Top variant.
“Mazda Philippines is continuously providing driving enthusiasts the latest offerings of the world’s most popular sports car - the MX- 5,” said Bermaz Auto Philippines president and CEO Steven Tan. “There has always been a strong demand for the MX- 5 in the Philippines. By offering our customers not only an improved product, but also more trim options to choose from, we believe our fans will be able to find the ideal sports car that expresses their love and passion for driving.”
The prices for the 2018 MX- 5 start at P1.88 million for the manual Soft Top while the topofthe- range MX- 5 RF with automatic transmission and Nappa Leather interiors come in at P2.3 million. Customers may also visit the Mazda Philippines website www. mazda. ph for the latest prices and specifications available for the MX- 5.
Bermaz Auto Philippines is the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles and parts in the Philippines. Its current product line- up now includes the Mazda2 subcompact sedan and hatchback, Mazda3 compact sedan and hatchback, Mazda6 full- sized executive sedan and sports wagon, the CX- 3 freestyle crossover, all- new CX- 5 five- seater, and all- new CX- 9 seven- seater premium crossovers, MX- 5 twoseater sports roadster, and the BT- 50 pickup truck. There are 20 Mazda 3S dealerships located across the Philippines and Metro Manila – Mazda Greenhills, Mazda Pasig, Mazda Quezon Avenue, Mazda North EDSA, Mazda Makati, Mazda Alabang, Mazda Otis, Mazda Cavite, Mazda Sta. Rosa, Mazda Pulilan, Mazda Pampanga, Mazda Dagupan, Mazda Cabanatuan, Mazda Tarlac, Mazda Negros, Mazda Cebu, Mazda Iloilo, Mazda Cagayan De Oro, Mazda Davao, and Mazda Butuan. Opening soon this 2018 is Mazda General Santos in Mindanao. MOTOR Image Pilipinas Inc., the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, brings back its set of summer deals to brighten and warm the rainy days ahead.
Due to popular demand, its back! This June, Subaru continues its exclusive offers to customers. Pick out which one will suit you best and enjoy up to P209,000 worth of savings:
• For the Forester 2.0 I-L, June net selling price is P1.348 million from an SRP of P1.548 million;
• Forester 2.0 i-P June net selling price is P1.568 million from an SRP of P1.768 million;
• Forester 2.0 XT June net selling price is P1.848 million from an SRP of P2.048 million;
• XV 2.0i June net selling price of P1.318 million from an SRP of P1.418 million;
• XV 2.0 i-S June net selling price is P1.518 million from an SRP of P1.618 million;
• XV 2.0 i-S with Eyesight June net selling price is P1.588 million from an SRP of P1.668 million;
• Outback 3.6 R with Eyesight June net selling price is P2.199 million from an SRP of P2.408 million;
• WRX 2.0 CVT (Turbo) June net selling price is P1.958 million from an SRP of P2.008 million; and
• WRX STI 2.6 6MT June net selling price is P2.698 million from an SRP of P2.748 million.
Visit your nearest showroom and bring home that Subaru today at a discount! Don’t miss out, promo runs until the end of June 2018. Bugayong revealed that the device has different modes to choose from
Current generation cars now employ the “drive by wire” technology, which is more reliable and are linked to sensors in the gas pedal. As you depress the accelerator, it sends a signal to the ECU, which then decodes that signal that in turn is directed to the throttle body. Despite this innovation, there are noticeable delays or lags in the process, resulting to slower engine response and acceleration. The driver feels this lag during overtaking, downshifting, uphill driving, and in city driving.
To counter this frustrating and sometimes dangerous phenomena, Drift XAUST systems have come up with the Speed Booster technology. This technology addresses the problem by amplifying and creating a much stronger signal, enabling the throttle body to respond three times faster than the stock “drive by wire” system. The end result will make your vehicle accelerate faster. “It is the most affordable performance upgrade in the local market today. Its origins come from Japan, but I had to come up with a system for local use since the Japanese model is only for speed. The Speed Booster has four settings depending on your driving requirement,” said GM Bugayong, president of Drift Xaust.
The Speed Booster is also easy to install, all it takes is unplugging the stock gas pedal sensor and connecting it to the Speed Booster. Actual test of a sedan resulted in an improvement of
its elasped time ( ETA) of 10 seconds from 0 to 100 kph, to an amazing 0.5 seconds or a new ETA of 9.5 seconds. The Speed Booster can also be adjusted to suit your driving requirements. An ECO, Normal, Power, and Sport mode button is all it takes to improve your car’s response and acceleration. It also comes with a safety Lock feature to prevent thieves or your kids from driving your car. Priced at P12,000, the Speed Booster is a plug and play gadget that enhances the acceleration of your vehicle. “It will not provide additional horsepower, but it will remove the lag of your automatic transmission vehicle,” added Bugayong.
To prove how the Speed Booster works, Bugayong had our personal vehicles “boosted” and we drove to a hilly portion of Cainta where we were able to test if the lag was really eliminated as we drove through the uphill and long stretches of pavement. I was driving my Hyundai Accent, and to my amazement, I immediately felt the improvement as my 1.4-liter Accent steadily climbed up a stretch of cemented road without the lag. It was simply amazing.
Bugayng also revealed that he has already sold 300 units of the Speed Booster, which he installed in diesel/ gas powered SUVs, subcompacts like the Mitsubishi Mirage, Toyota Vios, Hyundai Accents/ EON, and Kia Rio sedans.