Category: SUV

All-new Ford Everest officially launches, gets local price

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Introduced early last month at MIAS 2015, The all-new Ford Everest is officially introduced tonight. This newcomer in the SUV segment is equipped with the company’s hands-free navigation system, a 10-piece audio setup, and more. Hit the break for its list of specs.

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All-New Ford Everest specs and features:
2.2-liter 4-cylinder/3.2-liter 5-cylinder engines
158PS (2.2-liter), 197PS (3.2-liter)
385Nm (2.2-liter), 470Nm (3.2-liter)
6-speed AT with SelectShift
Electric Power Assisted Steering
Front double wishbone and rear coil spring suspensions
225mm ground clearance
800mm water-wading depth
7-piece airbags
Daytime LED running lights
Active Park Assist
Curve Control
Hill Launch Assist
Roll Stability Control
Electronic Stability Control
Blind Spot Information System w/ Cross Traffic Alert

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Below are the five variants of the all-new Ford Everest and their corresponding prices:

* 2.2L 4×2 Ambiente MT – Php1,339,000
* 2.2L 4×2 Ambiente AT – Php1,399,000
* 2.2L 4×2 Trend AT – Php1,539,000
* 2.2L 4×2 Titanium AT – Php1,639,000
* 3.2L 4×4 Titanium AT – Php1,899,000

As mentioned previously, it’s got the Ford SYNC so you can make calls and manipulate navigation hands-free. It can also carry a maximum load of up to 2,010 liters, meaning it literally does the heavy-lifting for you.

The SUV will be available starting Q3 of 2015 in Cool White, Black Mica, Sunset Red, True Red, Metropolitan Grey, Blue Reflex and Aluminum Metallic.

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Kia Sportage ranks highest among small SUVs in 2015

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J.D. Power 2015 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) has ranked the Kia Sportage as the leader in the Small SUV category, marking the first-ever VDS award in the brand’s history. The industry-wide study examines problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of three-year old vehicles (2012 model year). Overall dependability is determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100). Thus, a lower score reflects a higher long-term quality level. The Sportage ranked first in a field of seven contenders with a score of 129 PP100. This latest recognition for Sportage follows the model’s two consecutive J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey (IQS) awards in 2013 and 2014.
“We believe the results of the J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study demonstrate Kia’s on-going commitment to quality and obsession with craftsmanship in building our world-class products,” said John Crowe, vice president, service & aftersale operations, Kia Motors America (KMA). “The Sportage is a clear example of how far the entire Kia model line-up has progressed, and this kind of quality is tangible evidence of our long-term strategy to enhance the Kia ownership experience.”

VDS measures the long-term quality of vehicles, including new technologies and features currently available to buyers. It includes 32 nameplates and 228 models, covering 177 specific problem symptoms grouped into eight major vehicle categories.