The all new 2014 Isuzu Alterra?

After the success of Toyota's Fortuner for the Mid-size SUV in Asian market, Chevrolet also launched their own 2013 Chevrolet Trailblazer in the market which also gathers some loyal customers and creating sales to the company.


Now, Isuzu is also going to this bandwagon by unveiling their own product to compete with Toyota's Fortuner and Chevrolet's Trailblazer, the Isuzu MU-X.

The Isuzu MU-X — also will be called 2014 Isuzu Alterra in other Asian countries — is one indicator that Isuzu take its step in the mid-size suv category which Toyota Fortuner and Chevrolet Trailblazer are dominating in this market, and at the same time this is definitely a replacement for the current Isuzu Alterra which is still sold in the market.


One that I was impressed with this vehicle is that the Isuzu offes two option for consumer; a 3.0 liter engine that has a horsepower of 177, and 2.5 liter engine that has a power of 136 horsepower; all are running on VGS Turbo — shall I say a VGT turbo?

So guys, if you are looking for a new vehicle here and you are looking for mid-size suv in the market, if you are patient, guess you can still wait on this vehicle to be officially release in the market.

Hope Isuzu Philippines will bring this to the Philippines right away & delay like their latest D-Max which is still 2012 based model.

2014 Toyota Prius C -Asian Market

Planning to buy a new vehicle but you want it a be fuel efficient as possible? No worries, from the manufacturer who pioneered Hybrid technology in mass market Toyota introduced their latest product for their Prius line, the 2014 Toyota Prius-C.


The upon seeing on the vehicle, the car made a major change especially the appearance. The 2014 Toyota Prius-C is now comes in small hatchback — "K" category — car which projected that it will be a more fuel-efficient & light compared to its predecessor.


Still equipped with the previous Hybrid engine that was used on the previous Prius. In my opinion, this model, will target consumer who are living in the fast-pace city living (Urban life) which the stop & go scenario is very common.

What I like also on this vehicle is that it will still assembled & delivered in Japan as a CBU or Complete Body Unit.

Here's the video of the said vehicle

More details about this vehicle, you can go to the Toyota Prius-C page posted below.
Toyota Prius C

Lexus LF-LC Asia

It stated that this vehicle will replace the SC430 in the future and it will compete with Nissan's GT-R & Honda NSX concept, but still running on Hybrid system which will maximized efficiency in terms of fuel consumption, the Lexus LF-LC.

Not yet confirm when the exact date of the production, however there is already an approval from its manufacturer that it will be for mass-production.

Power, luxury, technology, and efficiency will be the highlight of this vehicle; enthusiast and tuners will embrace new technology for automotives.

Here's the video taken at a event in the Philippines of Lexus LF-LC

Lexus LF-LC — Philippines by easternmotors

Toyota FCV-R Concept Asia

Toyota already dominates the Hybrid segment with their Toyota Prius-C in the market.

I'm happy that had a glimpse of what will Toyota will offer vehicles in the future that is not dependent on the fossil fuel which is the biggest issue of the industry, the Toyota FCV-R Concept.


The said vehicle will run on Fuel cell which is still under development. There's no information yet which engine type will be use, however we will be seeing this vehicle on the road in the future.
Here's the video of the Toyota FCV-R Concept.

2013 Toyota FT-86 Turbo modification

Since Toyota launched their latest FT-86 as a Natural Aspirated boxer engine which some tuners are not happy and contented in the modification department — not bad though on a 200 horsepower though, if you are just like to have the vehicle and no plans to upgrade its performance.

I'm lucky enough that I spotted a turbo Toyota FT-86 which the owner cranks it to 260-horsepower — well, the owner did not go to edge of having a wild modification that cranks to 300-horsepower or more. Here's the video by the way of this modified Toyota FT-86 turbo.


Tuning specification of this Turbo Toyota FT-86

Here are the list of the parts for the vehicle:

On the Engine department:


Toyota FA20 engine with AVO Turbo Kit: 260 Horsepower
HKS Performance Air intake
HKS Performance downpipe
Greddy version 2 full exhaust (catback)


On the chassis department:


TEIN Sport spec winding master
CUSCO Performance strut bars (front and rear)
CUSCO Performance sway bars (front and rear)
CUSCO 6-point chassis reinforce


Electronics

DEFI Oil temperature gauge
DEFI Water temparature
DEFI Oil Pressure
HKS EVC5


If you are planning for a mild modification for your Toyota FT-86, then this spec list is for you.

2013 MAN Articulated Bus

One interesting vehicles that I encounter was the Articulated Bus. You can see this vehicle is other parts in Asia and Europe.

I have an opportunity to take a glimpse of this people mover vehicle on one event here in the Philippines, a perfect investment to those operator who has a franchise withing the city operation.

Anyway, here's a video that I've taken from an event covering MAN's 2013 Articulated bus.

Trucks & Heavy equipment at the 2013 Philconstruct

Again trucks, lorries, loaders, bulldozer, and backhoe are the stars instead of cars at the 2013 Philconstruct, happened at the World Trade Center in Pasay city, Philippines; this like a carshow for heavy & industrial equipment, & trucks.

So if you love this kind of vehicles, then this event is for you. Went there and saw some interesting vehicle that has a potential to be successful in the Philippine market.

Truck Manufacturer participated at the event:

Hino Trucks Philippines
Volvo Trucks
Man Trucks
Foton Trucks
Jac Motors
CNNTC (Sinotrucks)
Shacman Trucks
Hyundai Trucks
Tata-Daewoos Trucks
Daiilan Trucks
Xcmg Trucks
DFAC Motors (Dongfeng)
T-Kng Trucks


Here are some images of trucks & some heavy equipment at the said event.