Car Profiles - Ford Escape (2015-2016)

2015-2016 Ford Escape

The Good: Athletic turbo engines, high levels of quality

The Bad: Turbo engines may prove to be expensive to maintain

The Say: While an outstanding package, it isn't practical as others.

Go For: 1.6 SE
Avoid:

Price Range: P800,000-P1,150,000
Our Rating: ****

Related Review: None as of the Moment

See the different versions of this vehicle:
2015-2016

Car Profiles - Volkswagen Beetle (2014-2017)

2014-2017 Volkswagen Beetle

The Good: Stylish, powerful engines

The Bad: Impractical, some cheap feeling materials

The Say: Not the best choice for all seasons, unless you prefer cuteness and nostalgia.

Go For: 1.4
Avoid:

Price Range: P1,000,000-P1,600,000
Our Rating: ***

Related Review: Used Car Review - Volkswagen Beetle (2014-2017)

See the different versions of this vehicle:
2014-2017

Car Profiles - Toyota Previa (2006-2017)

2006-2017 Toyota Previa

The Good: Topnotch interior quality, manageable and practical

The Bad: Firm ride, no diesel

The Say: Luxurious and practical at the same time.

Go For: 2.4 Q
Avoid:

Price Range: P560,000-P1,000,000
Our Rating: ****

Related Review: Used Car Review - Toyota Previa (2006-2017)

See the different versions of this vehicle:
2006-2017

Car Profiles - Hyundai Accent Hatchback (2013-Current)

2013-Current Hyundai Accent

The Good: Styling, generous heaping of equipment

The Bad: Some cheap touches, some models lack kit

The Say: One step forward that is hampered by several flaws.

Go For: Any
Avoid:

Price Range: P430,000-P650,000
Our Rating: ***

Related Review: None as of the Moment
Latest vehicle profile:
Hyundai Accent Hatchback

See the different versions of this vehicle:
2013

Peugeot 3008 - Generation 1.2 (2015-2017)

PEUGEOT 3008 (2015-2017)

For 2015, the 3008 received a facelift but only the top of the line model was retained which means the lowest models were dropped, resulting to an expensive price point.

See the overview of the 3008
See the Generation 1.1 model
See the latest model of the 3008

Peugeot 3008 - Generation 1.1 (2013-2015)

PEUGEOT 3008 (2013-2015)

The cheapest Peugeot vehicle in the line-up is also as practical, spacious, and easy to live with. Rivaling compact SUVS, the 3008 gets a diesel engine but no all wheel drive system

See the overview of the 3008
See the Generation 1.2 model
See the latest model of the 3008

Car Profiles - Peugeot 3008 (2013-2017)

2013-2017 Peugeot 3008

The Good: Stylish, spacious, comfortable

The Bad: Not that sporty to drive

The Say: A unique entry to the class which stands out.

Go For: 1.6 Allure
Avoid: 

Price Range: P700,000-P1,100,000
Our Rating: ***

Related Review: Used Car Review - Peugeot 3008 (2013-2017)
Latest vehicle profile: Peugeot 3008

See the different versions of this vehicle:
2013-2015
2015-2017

Car Profiles - Volvo XC60 (2009-2017)

2009-2017 Volvo XC60

The Good: Flexible, safety feature loaded

The Bad: Busy looking dash

The Say: A breakthrough, not safe looking or generic.

Go For: Diesel
Avoid: 3.0 T6

Price Range: P890,000-P2,500,000
Our Rating: ****

Related Review: Used Car Review - Volvo XC60 (2009-2017)
Latest vehicle profile: Volvo XC60

See the different versions of this vehicle:
2009-2017

Car Profiles - Kia Carens (2013-2016)

2013-2016 Kia Carens

The Good: Stylish, behaves like a car

The Bad: Not that spacious, basic base models

The Say: Much better than the model it succeeds.

Go For: EX
Avoid: 

Price Range: P520,000-P815,000
Our Rating: ****

Related Review: Used Car Review - Kia Carens (2013-2016)

See the different versions of this vehicle:
2013-2016

Car Profiles - Chevrolet Orlando (2012-2017)

2012-2017 Chevrolet Orlando

The Good: Car like driving, interior quality

The Bad: Underpowered engine, no diesel

The Say: A nice formula, if one thing is only missing.

Go For: LT
Avoid:

Price Range: P430,000-P660,000
Our Rating: ****

Latest vehicle review: Used Car Review - Chevrolet Orlando (2012-2017)

See the different versions of this vehicle:
2012-2017

Car Profiles - Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback (2012-2017)

2012-2017 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback

The Good: Spacious, low resale value an advantage for buyers

The Bad: Cheap feeling interior

The Say: A step up but does not shine in any aspect.

Go For: LTZ
Avoid:

Price Range: P290,000-P490,000
Our Rating: ***

Related Review: None as of the Moment

See the different versions of this vehicle:
2012-2017

Car Profiles - Volkswagen Touareg (2013-2017)

2013-2017 Volkswagen Touareg

The Good: Standard diesel engine, excellent interior quality

The Bad: No third row, rare in the market

The Say: One of the comebacks which is done better.

Go For: 3.0 Diesel
Avoid:

Price Range:
Our Rating: ***

Related Review: Used Car Review - Volkswagen Touareg (2013-2017)

See the different versions of this vehicle:
2013-2017

Subaru XV - Generation 1.2 (2016-2017)

SUBARU XV

A light facelift was given without any price increase, the XV still retains the same level of equipment and the formula the vehicle is known for.

See the overview of this XV
See the Generation 1.1 model
See the latest model of the XV

Subaru XV - Generation 1.1 (2012-2015)

SUBARU XV 

Basically an Impreza hatchback which was given a height raise, the XV is categorized as an crossover SUV without acting like its bigger brother.

See the overview of this XV
See the Generation 1.2 model
See the latest model of the XV

Car Profiles - Subaru XV (2012-2017)

2012-2017 Subaru XV

The Good: Standard AWD traction in a manageable size

The Bad: Some features of its SUV siblings are present

The Say: An Impreza on stilts which is not for all.

Go For: Any will do
Avoid:

Price Range: P700,000-P1,000,000
Our Rating: ***

Related Review: Used Car Review - Subaru XV (2012-2017)
Latest vehicle profile: Subaru XV

See the different versions of this vehicle:
2012-2015
2016-2017

Car Features - Top 30 Best Selling Vehicles of Japan for 2013

For the last Japan best seller series, we shall go to year 2013. Two years since a deadly earthquake and tsunami hit the country, car sales were down in that year but shot up the following year only to go down in 2013.

Regular cars sold during the year totaled to 3.2 million with Kei cars at 2.1 million and 346,000 imported cars. This list only counts regular models especially that our source doesn't include Keis and imports but these are just the minority.

Honda CR-V - Generation 4.2 (2015-2017)

HONDA CR-V (2015-2017)

Applicable only to Thailand models, the facelift gains new items such as a navigation system and Lanewatch system.

See the overview of this CR-V
See the Generation 4.1 Japan or Thailand model
See the latest model of the CR-V

Kia Picanto - Generation 2.1-2 (2011-2017)

KIA PICANTO (2011-2017)

Improved in many ways, the second generation Picanto has an interior and exterior that is European levels but equipment levels are primitive. The basic LX is introduced in 2014 only to be dropped a year later.

See the overview of this Picanto
See the latest model of the Picanto

Car Profiles - Kia Picanto (2011-2017)

2011-2017 Kia Picanto

The Good: High quality interior, easy to drive

The Bad: Basic interior, automatics are fuel guzzlers

The Say: Improved but still primitive.

Go For: EX M/T
Avoid: EX A/T

Price Range: P240,000-P440,000
Our Rating: ***

Related Review: Used Car Review - Kia Picanto (2011-2017)
Latest vehicle profile: Kia Picanto

See the different versions of this vehicle:
2011-2017

Car Features - Top 30 Best Selling Vehicles of Japan for 2014

Our third article for Japan best sellers is the year 2014, in what would be the last year for a huge increase but that is because of a looming tax increase that occurred the following year.

5.5 million vehicles were driven off Japanese showrooms on that year which comprises of 3.2 million regular cars, 2.2 million Keis, and 100,000 imports (or in short, non-Japanese). This list only counts regular models especially that our source doesn't include Keis and imports but these are just the minority.