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SUZUKI VITARA
Suzuki Motors Corp.’s Vitara, which made its Philippine debut last year, is equipped with a number of advanced safety features. One of which is the electronic stability program that, after detecting wheel slip, takes control of the engine torque and brakes to suppress the slip and help the driver stay in directional control.
Another is the brake pedal release system; the structure to which the pedal brake is connected limits the pedal’s movement toward the driver in the event of a frontal impact. In the event that the SUV comes into contact with a pedestrian, there is the pedestrian protection feature; the bonnet, bumpers and other parts of the body have impact-absorbing structures that mitigate injuries.
Vitara is roomy; luggage space is 375 liters, and even when the rear seats are not folded, a golf bag for instance, can be stored. But for storing larger items, the rear seats can be folded.
To create additional space and height for storing tall luggage, the luggage board can be lowered to the floor. It can also be temporarily locked at an angle to access luggage and tools below the board without having to hold it.
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Jetta, a sedan offering of the official importer and distributor of Volkswagen cars in the country, Volkswagen Philippines, has two variants: Comfortline and Highline.
Some of the sedan’s entertainment features include the Fender Premium Audio System (available in Highline), a 400-watt system that delivers uncompromised sound quality in high, low and mid ranges. Each of the eight speakers is carefully situated to give the best listening experience possible.
For comfort, Climatronic air- conditioning system, which comes as standard in the Jetta Hybrid, allows temperature to be regulated separately on the driver and passenger sides. It also allows the blower speed to be automatically adjusted to reduce noise levels at lower driving speeds.
With the blind spot monitor, as soon as another vehicle enters a blind spot, the Jetta driver is warned of a potential hazard by a LED indicator in the wing mirror that blinks and becomes brighter. This optional feature operates at a speed that is at least 15 kilometers per hour.