Kia Rio 2019 Sedan

The popularity of Korean cars Kia is based on a combination of affordable cost, reliability and expanded to suit its category of functionality. The upgraded sedan Kia Rio 2019 varies from its original models:

• state-of-the-art body design;
• Comfortable and bigger space interior;
• Engine Fuel Consumption and Reliability.

The redesigned Kia Rio 2019 sedan of its price category is toned design based on Kia K2 models which was originally developed for the Chinese market. Despite the changes in the external design and internal equipment its characteristics not expressively changed.

In the Philippine market, the Kia Rio model 2018 which part of the latest generation is represented by the hatchback version. The Kia Rio 2019 Sedan features a stiffer new body, reinforced suspension and increased to 170 mm clearance.

Kia Rio 2019 sedan differs its prototype:

• exclusive form of radiator facing;
• a modified bumper with a large air intake;
• The original shape of the front optics and fog lamps.

Supplemented with LED driving lights and fog lights, the side cutouts also serve to cool the front brakes. The Design puts more attention to the longitudinal support located at the bottom of the body, connecting the front and rear wheel arches. Lateral glazing has got a metal fringing, side signal mirror lamps.

Firming the new Kia Rio 2019 is easily recognizable by the design of the luggage compartment hatch and the bridge connecting the tail lights. X-shaped body kit is used to accommodate exhaust pipes and wells for improved extended back lamps.

Despite of categorizing as budget car, The Kia Rio 2019 sedan High end variant is made of high-quality finishing and decorative materials, including high-quality artificial and natural leather, beautiful and wear-resistant fabrics, and polished metal.

The Kia Rio 2019 Sedan dashboard instrument panel shows compactly arranged control of on-board systems, multimedia display and air deflectors. In the center of the dashboard is conveniently locates the control for air conditioning and multimedia.

• The torpedo and tunnel separates the well for storage of small items, in the list of main and additional equipment - control levers of the gearbox and parking brake, the recesses for the glasses and a comfortable armrest.
• The Kia Rio 2019 Sedan High End variant will include the sporty style of the steering wheel with built-in buttons for controlling the multimedia device and other controls on-board systems.
• Thin knitting needles contribute to an excellent overview of the instrument panel, on which there is a place for the display of the on-board computer in addition to the tachometer and speedometer.
• Front seats are equipped electronic adjusting devices. There is a comfortable sofa on the back, which can accommodate three adult passengers for passengers conveniences.

Optional equipment includes climate control and navigation systems, as well as heated windshield, reverse mirrors.

The new model of Kia Rio 2019 sedan in top-end configuration is equipped with a full set of airbags, systems of keyless start and access to the interior, parktronics and front optics with the function of turning

Overall dimensions of the front-drive of Kia Rio 2019 with the body "sedan" are standard for its category, respectively 4400x1740x1470 mm, the length of the wheelbase is 2600 mm, the clearance height is 170 mm.

In relation to previous models, the body became a little longer and wider, and the distance between the bridges also increased by 3 cm. Reducing the space size of the trunk from 500 to 480 liters is partially or completely offset by an increase in the fuel tank from 43 to 50 liters.

The range of power units consists of two gasoline-powered drives, with a volume of 1.4 and 1.6 liters, with a power output of 100 and 123 hp respectively, operating in tandem with a 6-speed manual transmission or Automatic Transmission.

The Base Model features of the Kia Rio 2019 sedan includes:

• audio and multimedia standard set;
• Electronic button adjustment of the position of the seats and steering column;
• power windows;
• Navigation system and safe driving alarms.

The High End Kia Rio 2019 Sedan version includes additional features from base model:

• LED stuffing head optics and rear lights;
• Keyless access;
• Single-zone climate control, electronic seat adjustments;
• Full set of front and side airbags;
• reverse camera, park tronics and safety alarms.

Production and Delivery

The Kia Motors assume the base model of latest generation of Kia Rio 2019 Sedan will be delivered to European auto shows in the middle of 2018. The release date of models and its domestic assembly was postponed to a later date to complete all the scheduled performance test and test drives.

Competing Models In this category, identical price and performance for the Hyundai models Accent 2019 series, Ford Fiesta 2019, Mazda 2 2019 Sedan, Toyota Vios 2019, Mitsubishi Mirage 2019 Sedan, Honda City 2019.

Source: Kia Motors International / Kia Rio my City Auto

Toyota Vios 2019 - Starts Production at Laguna Factory

Looks like the Goal of Toyota is to Continue its lead of Passenger Cars. The New Toyota Vios 2019 started its production in Toyota Factory in Santa Rosa Laguna. Toyota Vios 2019 model was presented to the press by the Toyota Motor Philippines President and their Executives. Because the Toyota Vios captured the hearts of the Filipinos with its first model last 2003 and begun the productions of Toyota Vios 2007 model in Toyota Motors Factory in Santa Rosa Philippines.

It is expected that the Toyota Vios 2019 will succeed more than the previous models who has the largest volume of model production in the Philippines sold over 36,000 units last year. The Increased of local vehicle production under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy or CARS Program is one of the most significant ways that Toyota is helping to push this plan,mentioned by Toyota Motor Philippines Executives.

Toyota Motors Philippines are optimistic to achieve 200,000 units in 6 years."

The Overall Design of Toyota Vios 2019 is the biggest Improvement. Based on the brochure specification, the all-new Vios will have 6 distinct variants from 1.3L Base model with the 98 PS, 123 Nm 1.3L dual VVTi engine and a 5speed manual, the power train specs are the same with the Toyota Vios 2018 1.3 J version. Comparing to the previous models the J variants have actually improved in terms of specifications unlike its usual features from the current Vios both now get a new audio unit that has Bluetooth as standard.

The Toyota Vios 2019 1.3 E variant comes with a few more add on than the early versions such as 15-inch alloy wheels with 2 more speakers with better nicer trim pieces, including its 7-inch touchscreen display audio unit with iOS and Android compatibility, as well as Bluetooth. The 1.3 E can have either the 5-speed manual or the CVT.

The Toyota Vios 2019 1.5G variant  comes with the 1.5L dual VVTi inline 4 Cylinder motor that makes 106 PS and 140 Nm of torque. Like before the Toyota Vios 2019 G variant will also come with disc brakes on all wheels along with projector halogen headlamps, 6-speakers, daytime running led, an automatic climate control system, and 16 inch alloy wheels.

Like the Toyota Vios 2019 E variant, the Toyota Vios 2019 1.5 G models can have either a 5 speed manual or a CVT. The Toyota Vios 2019 G will have an Eco drive mode as well as a Sport drive mode, presumably to adjust the settings of the CVT, depending on how you want to drive.

There are two new added variants with regards to the specification sheet from Toyota Motor Philippines, the first of which is the addition of two new variants: the Toyota Vios 2019 1.3 E Prime, and the Toyota Vios 2019 1.5 G Prime. Both these new variants are sport dressed up having body add ons such as front, rear, and side skirts, as well as a rear spoiler and piano black mirrors. The Toyota Vios 2019 G Prime will only be available as a CVT version.

Sources: Toyota Motor Philippines and Auto Industria.com

Mercedes Benz W123

The car that popularize the name "Chedeng". It was one of the range of Executive Car produce in Germany and Imported in Asia from Models 1976 till 1985. The popular luxury car was an every millionaires dream car in the Philippines. It has a smooth diesel engine called 240D, and use in models w123 and other smaller Mercedes models after 1985.

The comfort of riding in Mercedes was a usual with a wider interior automatic and power windows comparing to other Japanese and American Models from 1976 till 1985 that was imported to the Philippines, it has Diesel engine and with smooth acceleration. The most common colors distributed to the Philippines was, White, Black, Cream, Orange and Red. Although it was not popular to Mercedes about its paint job but the Color Red glows in the term of 1980's.

The Mercedes Benz W123 Model was improved later and customize by one of the popular vehicle manufacturer in the Philippines creating its Bulletproof body to serve the request of Government Officials. You may see the Mercedes W123 model around Manila and Makati and it was also available to companies rent a car and limousine services in the hotels.

JP Tuason a Champion Racer is Now TV Sports Anchor

JP Tuason who is a Filipino Known Sports Car Racing Champion and Owns a Racing School is now Anchoring in a Sports Chanel of ABS CBN. He will be a part of the Show that Airs every Friday at 8pm and will telecast a unique show of Philippine Automotive.

Car Lovers and Sports car lovers are surely excited about this including local motoring and motorsports enthusiast. It is very known in the Philippines about Tuason's expertise in cars and in racing in his proven careers, certifications, the annual Vios Cup and the school that he has, surely this show will be watched.

Nissan California

During the late 90's Nissan California was very popular in Philippines because of its sporty wagon design. Nissan California's release was named first as distributed in North America competing with wagon sedan American Cars. Nissan California was the only wagon offered in fastback version in relation with Nissan Sunny or also known as Nissan Sentra in Asia.

Nissan California was the extended Sedan Boxtype version from Nissan Sentra. It was launched during 1966 as Datsun 1000 and later the production ends and distributed as Nissan Sentra in variant of Nissan California.

Nissan California and Nissan Sentra is also known in USA and in Mexico it is named as Nissan Tsuru.

Nissan California is a compact model line and larger than Nissan March but not as big as Nissan Bluebird or Nissan Maxima. Although Nissan California has no latest version, Nissan Sentra was produced continuously and still very competitive these days. Nissan California 1989 uses Nissan A engine. In Japan Nissan California is a very special model named Sunny California, and its market target was a private buyers and competition from family vans, because vans are usually designed in long back seat in Japan, Nissan California is design to make passengers more comfortable seating in a luxury car sedan.

Usual Nissan California owners in Philippines was a private group or families, Nissan California wagon attracts Philippine buyers because of its compact sporty wagon design and simple size sedan size not like bigger wagons in USA.

Milo Rivera Wins 4th National Slalom Racing Crown

Milo Rivera Take another got the Crown of its 4h National Slalom Racing at Pampanga. The year created Milo as the complete task of his winning streak clinched the overall best time in the final round of the 2017 Race Motorsport Club Phoenix National Slalom Series held in Robinsons Parking Ground in Pampanga.

Various sponsors help Milo Rivera achieve his winning success without them, The Federal Tires, United Auctioneers Inc. , Autoperformance PH, and Place Well International Services Corporation. Milo Rivera Armed with his Toyota Starlet to a winning time 39.10 after its intense  battle with Inigo Anton till the end of the race.

Milo Rivera's brother Estefano Rivera also shows skills in the Race as he clinched second overall in the 2017 Championship. The brothers are excited in 2018 and has positive looks for the years to come in their racing careers.

Mitsubishi Colt 1980 1200 GL 3 Doors

Mitsubishi Colt 1980 Model arrive in the Philippines late 1980's with some got the imported vehicle earlier than the same year but imported from Europe. The Models of small coupe with 3 Doors are very popular and increasing in Europe, they started the Manufacturing Plant in Europe in partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation. Later Models came to Philippines from Japan are especially Assembled in Other Asian Countries due to the right hand drive and Instrument conversion.

In the Philippines the Mitsubishi Colt are very affordable and much more easier to own comparing to its competitor variant models in 1980's like the Ford Laser and The Toyota Starlet. Because of its very demanding market in Manila and Visayas some of later Models of the Mitsubishi Cold 1980 Design Models are assemble in Philippines from Mitsubishi partner contractors.

In the year 1990's The Mitsubishi Colt was out not planned to be distributed to the Philippines because of the increasing demand of other Model brands but not Mitsubishi, in the 90's Korean Vehicles have out marketed of some Japanese Cars in the Philippines, and Mitsibishi Motors Distributors in the Philippines decided to sell only their Top car models that can compete in Design and Quality.

Filipino Racer, Dexter Daquigan Wins in Malaysia Speed Festival Racing

Sepang International Circuit Malaysia named the Champion of Malaysia Speed Festival Racing Driven by Filipino Race Car Driver Dexter Daquigan using his Number 981 Mini Cooper. Dexter said that his number one goal in this year was to place first, it is not luck but it is all about hard work and dedication; this are the two reasons why I was able to achieve my goal.

Last October 2017 Dexter also wins the Championship Racing in Classic Mini Championship Asia; likewise Dexter showed that preparation is the key to success, he had the every right to be confident after winning the previous races. Dexter's Race car was double check upon teams arrival a day before its shakedown as anticipated for wet raise, where Dexter claimed P2 with a best lap of 2:54.727.

There where 37 cars on the race track, Dexter banked in a good start for the lease making sure to stay away out of trouble and unleashed a clean race. His other race rivals was Alvin Ong on No.766 and No.320 Thillai of Cella Auto Garage Malacca.

Volkswagen 1968 Type 3

Before the Assembly Plant of Volkswagen Philippines Inagurated in 1970s the Volkswagen Type R or Type 3 in other Country was a popular Series type of Volkswagen Model. The Volkswagen Type 3 or R has 3 type Series the Box Type which are Imported in the Philippines, the Hatchback and the Long Type Wagon. Out of 3 Models the Box Type came on the Interest of the Filipino People, it was distributed by the DMG Company in the Philippines which is Diesel Motor Group and its sales and distributing office in Quiapo Manila. The Colkswagen Type r or 3 is very popular since it was the first Series of Volkswagen model that has fuel injection.

In the Philippines you can see rare of this even during your Grandfathers Generation because of controlled sales and Volkswagen and DMG Company in the Philippines are in their preparatory years of Starting their Assembly Plant in Mandaluyong and this started other ideal models from Philippines like the Sakbayan and the Combi customize. The type R issue was left behind and buyers focuses their attention on the new models assemble in the Philippines.

1979 - 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer Boxtype

Its a toys for the big boys type of car, Mitsubishi Lancer Boxtype is fun to own because of its very sporty look and can be easily customized by car enthusiast and racers.

The Mitsubishi Lancer Boxtype 1988 was called a second generation Lancer. Mitsubishi Lancer Boxtype Model was marketed in Europe in the name on Lancer EX with turbocharge 4 cylinder engine. A model of Mitsubishi Lancer in Europe was the first lancer to use the 4G63 engine and in the other Mitsubishi series second generation models like Mitsubishi Galant VR4 and Lancer Evolutions.

Mitsubishi Lancer 1979-1988, in Philippines it was popularly known as Boxtype with 3 variants of models like, SL, GSR and GT. Car buyers attract to its new specification of silent shaft engine and because of SL and GSR Variants with very limited models of Automatic Transmissions.  Mitsubishi Lancer Boxtype sales in Philippines was stop because of its new model also known as the fifth generation lancer cyclone and the first front wheel drive of Mitsubishi sedan.

HISTORY

Mitsubishi Lancer Boxtype made started in Japan in the year 1979.  It was distributed with entirely new designed engine compared to previous Mitsubishi lancer models and using the new carburetors system equipped with MCA (Mitsubishi Clean Air Engine) passing the US and Japan emission standards. In addition, Mitsubishi Lancer boxtype had improved with its engine noise and vibration for smooth driving experience.