Monday, April 6, 2015

Mitsubishi Montero Sport - Generation 1 (2005-2008)

MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT (2005-2008)

While other countries had placed this car out of production, Mitsubishi brought in the Montero Sport in 2005. Based on the L200 Strada, it utilizes a 2.8 diesel paired to an automatic.



Saturday, April 4, 2015

BMW 3 Series - Generation 3 (1994-1998)

BMW 3 SERIES (1994-1998)

While older BMWs were sold through other channels, the E36 3 Series was the first to be sold officially. Initially, a 316i having a 1.6 engine went first with a 320i followed suit.






Friday, April 3, 2015

Mitsubishi Endeavor - Generation 1.1 (2007-2009)

MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR (2007-2009)

Primarily produced for USA, the Mitsubishi Endeavor is one of three (Eclipse and Galant) vehicles to be produced under the PS platform, also known as Project America. It utilized a 3.8 V6 engine, paired to a 4-speed automatic. Despite favorable reviews, sales weren't high and Mitsubishi pulled the plug in 2011 while it was discontinued locally two years before.



BMW 3 Series Touring - Generation 4 (2001-2003)

BMW 3 SERIES TOURING (2001-2003)

The first BMW wagon to be locally available. Just like the coupe and convertible, this is only sold with a 2.5 inline six.








Thursday, April 2, 2015

Mazda Tribute - Generation 1.1 (2004-2007)

MAZDA TRIBUTE (2004-2007)

With Mazda's return in 2004, one of the first vehicles to be brought here was the Tribute. Basically a clone of the Ford Escape, it has some differences though. First models came with a 3.0 V6 followed by a 2.3 4-cylinder.






Mazda Tribute - Generation 1.2 (2007-2009)

MAZDA TRIBUTE (2007-2009)

An updated Tribute arrived for 2007 which marked the discontinuation of the V6 engine. Other changes include the shift to a console mounted gear stick, rear disc brakes are standard, and much improved trim. It was discontinued in 2009 with the CX-7 replacing it.




BMW 3 Series Coupe - Generation 4 (2001-2003)

BMW 3 SERIES COUPE (2001-2003)

Another body configuration of the 3 Series is the coupe, first offered in the E46 model. It is only available with the 2.5 inline six.









Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Mazda CX-9 - Generation 1.1 (2007-2009)

MAZDA CX-9 (2007-2009)

Mazda's first full size SUV, the CX-9 shares its platform with the American Ford Edge. For this version, a sole 3.7 V6 is only available for the meantime.

See the Generation 1.2 or 1.3 model





Mazda CX-9 - Generation 1.2 (2009-2013)

MAZDA CX-9 (2009-2013)

For 2010, the CX-9 was given a facelift while adding some new items. The engine is still the same 3.7 V6. Do take note a two wheel drive model (some amenities are removed) was introduced in 2011.

See the Generation 1.1 or 1.3 model





BMW 3 Series Convertible - Generation 4 (2001-2003)

BMW 3 SERIES CONVERTIBLE (2001-2003)

The first 3 Series model in a convertible body. It is only available in one engine: a 2.5 I6 shared with the 325i sedan.