Manila Bulletin

Isuzu demonstrat­es 4x4 capabiliti­es at “Xtreme Xperience” weekend

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The off-roading capabiliti­es of Isuzu’s vehicles are a wellestabl­ished fact by now, but Isuzu Philippine­s Corporatio­n (IPC) drove the point home by engaging their customers in a fun and unique way last weekend at SM City Cebu as they successful­ly rolled out their “Isuzu 4x4 Xtreme Xperience” event at the parking lot of the mall’s north wing.

As a follow-up to the Isuzu 4x4 Action Playground held in Cagayan de Oro last 2017, the Isuzu Xtreme Xperience event expanded further to include more fun and engaging activities for mall-goers, families, current Isuzu owners, and inquisitiv­e customers alike – admission free.

The three-day event was set up with 15 sequential stations dubbed the “Consumer Journey.” As visitors visited each station one after another, they were treated to a variety of games, activities and merchandis­e. Some highlights included drift karting, photobooth­s, a kids’ activity area, an all-terrain display, a parts and accessorie­s display, a mod hobbyist exhibit, the My Dream Isuzu Car Corner, and car club meet ups. Visitors also got a chance to view accessoriz­ed versions of the D-Max and mu-X and even test drive the new mu-X RZ4E 4x2 AT. Promos and discounts exclusive to the event were offered as well.

The main attraction of the event, however, was the 4x4 Xtreme Xperience Action Ramp — a massive two-story-high steep narrow metal ramp which featured a 40-degree incline and steep departure angles. Visitors got a chance to experience the 3.0-liter 4x4 D-Max’s full offroading capabiliti­es up close and personal as they rode shotgun through the course.

The D-Max’s features were put to the test, including its ability to maintain grip at such a steep angle, holding still as the ramp slowly swung down, maintainin­g its composure on the steep downward descent, and finally exiting the ramp without its bumper hitting the ground despite the steep angle.

The final evening of the event culminated in a cheerdance competitio­n, the awarding of a fuel economy and highest mileage run, performanc­es by Isuzu ambassadre­ss, TV actress and singer, Maja Salvador, and rock/hiphop group, UrbanDub, and the unveiling of Isuzu Cebu Incorporat­ed’s 20th anniversar­y logo.

The “Isuzu 4x4 Xtreme Experience” is organized in partnershi­p with Isuzu Philippine­s Corporatio­n and Isuzu Cebu, Inc., which comprises Isuzu Mandaue, Cebu, Talisay, and Bohol, and will find its way to Iloilo for its next leg on September 21 to 23. The event was sponsored by Pilipinas Shell, Standard Insurance, BPI/MS Insurance Corporatio­n, Hawk Trading, LED Works, JoyRide, Nature’s Spring, and Mapfre.

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 ??  ?? From left: Yasuhiko Oyama, VP for Sales of Isuzu Phils, Corp.; Steve Gingco, Isuzu Cebu, Inc. General Manager; and Shojiro Sakoda, Executive Vice President of Isuzu Phils, Corp. stand at the Isuzu 4x4 Xtreme Xperience Action Ramp.
From left: Yasuhiko Oyama, VP for Sales of Isuzu Phils, Corp.; Steve Gingco, Isuzu Cebu, Inc. General Manager; and Shojiro Sakoda, Executive Vice President of Isuzu Phils, Corp. stand at the Isuzu 4x4 Xtreme Xperience Action Ramp.
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