Nissan Navara, Nissan Livina Specs and the Nissan Intelligent Mobility Tour Naga

Nissan Philippines Inc. brings to Bicol the Nissan Intelligent Mobility Tour #NIMTour from February 3 to 5, 2023 at SM City Naga with a one of a kind venue to share to Bicolanos that Nissan is more than just the air-conditioning. Nissan has set up interactive monitors for us to fully understand and imagine what the Nissan Intelligent Mobility features are all about. 

The #NIMtour was also an opportunity for us to test drive not just one but three Nissan units and share to you our experience here just in case you were not able to visit the 3-day activity. There's a whole fleet of Nissan available at the tour such as from the executive and mighty Nissan Patrol, Nissan Terra, Nissan Almera, Nissan Navarra Pro-4X, Navara Calibre-X and the all new Nissan Kicks E-Power

More photos of the event HERE 

Test Drive available: Nissan Patrol, Nissan Navara, Nissan Livina, Nissan Terra, Nissan Kicks E-Power

First off with Nissan's ultimate pickup truck but with a ride full of comfort and safety features. If your journey always calls for adventure at any kind of terrain the PRO-4X (4X4) best fits for you. It's fully boxed and fully capable, ride with confidence and take charge with full strength in any road conditions because you get All Terrain Tires or this unit. 

NAVARA PRO-4X (4X4)

2.5 L Turbo Diesel Engine

Multi-Link Rear Suspension with Dual Rate Coil Spring (this provides a smoother ride even in severe conditions, provides more comfortable ride even for those seated at the back)

190HP Max Power, 450NM Max Torque

All Terrain Tires

1 Ton Payload Capacity*

NISSAN INITELLIGENT MOBILITY FEATURES*

Intelligent 360 Round View Monitor with Off-Road Monitor

Forward Collision Warning with Intelligent Emergency Braking

Blind Spot Warning

Lane Departure Warning

Zero Gravity Front Seats

Apple Carplay / Android Auto

Interior Design

Enjoy premium comfort with black leather and orange accent stitching.

NAVARA CALIBRE-X (4X2)

Aggressive Grille

Quad LED Projector Headlights with DRL

LED Tail Lamps

17" Gloss Black Alloy Wheels

With 5-Year Warranty or 150,000KM which ever comes first

The Nissan Calibre-X on other hand has the same exact features except that it’s only 4X2, but same Nissan Intelligent Mobility is in your pickup which can also carry 1 TON payload capacity for your business or family needs. The Zero Gravity leather front seats is definitely a game changer and yes both for the PRO-4X and Calibre-X. The price differences of these two units is just because of the 4X2 and 4X4 capability of the units. Up to you guys!

Now let's go to the latest addition to the Nissan fleet which is the 7-Seater Nissan Livina which is very ideal for families. If you are a car enthusiast you'll automatically notice Livina's resemblance to that of the Mitsubishi Xpander. Well, it's a public knowledge that Nissan now owns 34% of Mitsubishi, so it does make sense that they share the same blood by this time. As I have mentioned that we are really looking into considering a 7-Seater Car for our family for quite a few months now. From among the available units in the market in this segment, it was the Xpander that has grown so much into me because I have driven and used it also for quite some time. I have also driven once a Toyota Rush just to get a feels of it and an old Avanza just for reference of which is also a big competitor. I have also seen the new Honda BR-V but no test drive experience yet.

With that said, it's between the Xpander and the Livina VL. Everything is almost the same for these two, and I will say it in Bicol, nakalamang na gayo si Livina VL variant sa 5-year Warranty or 150,000KM (which ever comes first) because Mitsubishi only has a 3-year warranty or 100,000km. Plus PMS of Nissan is only TWICE A YEAR or every 10,000km. That's the better advantage of Nissan this time. Just to add despite this advantage, I just wished that the top of the line variant of Livina has an available roof rail already. Luggages in our roof rack is a feat that comes in handy especially for our family who do a lot of long drives as we want a comfortable seat inside the cabin.

Livina is a reliable partner for any of your activities.

Ideal for families

Multiple Storage Spaces (plus an under-seat shoe tray) 

Large Cargo Space 

Fordable Rear seats with multiple charging ports

Exceptionally cool air-conditioning

Entertainment on-the-go 7" touchscreen display audio with phone link and Bluetooth connectivity

SAFETY FEATURES

Vehicle Dynamic Control

Hill Start Assist

Traction Control

ISO-Fix System

SRS Airbags

Anti-lock Brake System

Parking Sensors

Rear View Camera

Under-seat Shoe Tray

Just in case you missed the Nissan Intelligent Mobility Tour just visit the showroom

Nissan CamSur

Maharlika Highway, San Agustin Pili, Camarines Sur

I'll be doing a separate post about the Nissan Kicks-Epower but as a quick description as to how does this unit work? This vehicle is 100% electric motor-driven but gas-charged, so you don't plug it in get power from the grid. The e-POWER system offers full electric motor drive, meaning that the wheels are completely driven by the electric motor. e-POWER is comprised of a high-output battery and the powertrain which is integrated with gasoline engine, power generator, inverter and a motor. 

This car may not be solar-powered but I can relate so much into it because we live in a solar-powered home where there is an inverter and a battery. So the Nissan Kicks really got me so interested to learn more about it. 

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Review: Mitsubishi Xpander GLS

The Manual variant on display at the showroom

#NCDdailydrives MPVs are starting to dominate roads nowadays as people realize its versatility and use if we are going to talk about a family car. Seats 7 people with a lot of legroom and functionality especially on the top 2 variants.

Together with Bicol Deck, I got my hands on the GLS variant of the much hyped Mitsubishi Xpander for a quick spin and boy this is better than the first MPV that I have driven from another Japanese brand. Much to be noted in terms of its lightness on the wheel, handling and other extra features while the other car only features the basics. 

Actual GLS Variant

With GPS installed

Less blind spot because of this window after the side mirror

For me, the looks has a busy front with boxy headlights (which I least like), then suddenly Mitsubishi lifted its front to the new Strada. At night whenever I see it on the road, I always imagine it as a complete face with brows, lids, full boxy eyes and the fog lamps as the chin. 🤪 It has an L-shaped taillights which I find sleek and decent. It might look as if there’s not enough space from the outside but there’s a lot of room in it both for leg and head space. Access to the third row is impressively easy as the second row seats has a folding and sliding feat. The design is something that will eventually grow on you and what is important is the performance of the car.

Under the hood it has a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. The GLS operates on a four-speed automatic. We don’t need a 5 or 6-speed transmission if we are talking about a family MPV right? So the 4-speed will do just fine. The top of the line, GLS Sport has a push button engine start-stop, dual SRS airbags, ABS with EBD, and vehicle stability control.

The reverse cam is becoming a basic now, GPS on the 7-inch touchscreen display are just few of the other features that makes the Xpander a wonder.

You might want to consider this car as your next family MPV. For inquiries you can contact Ms. Aya Onaka at 09088180494 and 09175153811 or visit her FB Page at Mitsubishi Pili/ Albay BEST PROMO DEALS by Aya Onaka

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Review: 7 Fun Things About the Ford EcoSport Titanium (Black Edition)

Naga and CamSur has sure set the bar high when it comes to the number of showrooms of car brands in Bicol. While mostly are in Pili, buyers come from the north to south of Bicol. Full service facilities of the different brands are getting bigger and bigger as they expand in South Luzon. 

I'm a self-confessed car person. One of my bucket-list is to actually drive as many different cars as I can. I know I'm not an expert, but the passion to drive has been there ever since I started driving around 15 years ago. If asked which among my licenses would I want to keep, I would gladly keep my driver's license instead lol. Last April 2016, I blogged about how "Getting a Car in Bicol" has been this easy for us Bicolanos. We visited all the different showrooms here in CamSur and for this post I would be featuring the Ford EcoSport Titanium (Black Edition) variant in Red Mars.

Bacon, Sorsogon

As we all know the government has this revised excise taxes to be applied to automobiles divided into different price brackets in the next few months. So getting to know the right car for you is really important.

I always believe no car is better than the other. We get what we pay for. There might be features available in one car and missing on the other. It's difficult to find the "perfect" car and more or less we end up getting the ones that would justify our transportation needs. If a person learns how to love the strengths and flaws of his/her chosen car, it will always serve its purpose no matter what. I do have my favorites per segment of cars though, but of course, we only get what we need and not what we want.

Ford EcoSport 1.5L Titanium Powershift Black Edition 
Body Type: Crossover (A crossover or crossover utility vehicle (CUV) is a vehicle built on a car platform and combining, in highly variable degrees, features of a sport utility vehicle (SUV) with features from a passenger vehicle)
Transmission: Powershift: 6-Speed Automatic with Select Shift

Now here are the 7 fun things about the Ford EcoSport that would actually be present (some but not all) in the Ambiente and Trend variant too. Named this EcoSport "Q*Bert" because of the color, Red Mars.

1. 200 mm ground clearance and 550 mm water wading capacity. Basically because it's a Crossover type of vehicle. Since I have been driving sedans (Honda City and Ford Fiesta) in the past, I have now appreciated the existence of Crossovers. Though it might cost a little more on your budget, still it's worth it. Less worry on unpaved and rugged roads and perfect for my #ncdtravels.



2. Audio Quality, unique feats and oh the NOISE CANCELLATION. The EcoSport has a standard 6-speaker sound system, it has crisp audio quality with a booming bass that I really like, for me it's a stock that doesn't need any enhancement. Radio, CD, AUX, USB, and Bluetooth functionality for the entertainment system of the EcoSport. As a downside for some perhaps, people are now used to touch screens on their dashboards and the previous models of the EcoSport does not have that. BUT Ford has the SYNC system instead accessible by voice commands. Perfect when making and receiving calls, plus changing and choosing your music is hands free. It's like the Siri version of Microsoft. Touch screens belong to the Everest and Escape line but the next model will now have the touchscreen version already based on the media launch. The EcoSport  has a built-in Digital Signal Processing or DSP. Not only does it optimize the audio levels based on speed, but it can be optimized based on two settings: driver or passenger centric. So if you like your favorite artist singing at the back of your car, just adjust the DSP towards the passengers. The EcoSport has a noise cancellation feat, which is very obvious when you roll up and down the windows. There's also another socket at the rear seat, so your passengers can also charge their gadgets.

The Titanium variant has a lumbar support which is good for our backs especially for drivers.

For inquiries and quotation:

You may contact Arnel Barquilla

(0917) 579 9669

(0939) 917 6260

The Black Edition has roof rails and cross bars ready for racks/carriers just in case you want an additional luggage space for longer travel days.

Check out my latest #NcdFoodTrip (CLICK HERE) post on the way to Albay with Q*Bert

3. Sunroof / Moonroof (Titanium Variant Only). Don't you just love the daylight especially when there's fresh air in your countryside travels? As a blogger, this feat is definitely one of my favorites. Taking photos and videos at this vantage point is clearly an advantage on my end. 

4. Speed Limit Warning -  The EcoSport has an instantaneous fuel consumption gauge bar located at the top-most portion of the multi-information display. Since I have my dashcam which also has a speed limit warning, the EcoSports own speed limit warning is really a plus point especially for highway drives. Just scroll through the vehicle settings and set the speed limit thereafter. 

5. CompartmentsSSSSS - Fold down the rear sets and you can actually put a 560-liter washing machine inside. The Black Edition will actually make the car look smaller because of the black color accents, but the space of the EcoSport inside is not compromised. There are twenty (20) storage spaces that let's you conveniently pack things away. A slide-out drawer under the front seat keeps valuables safely out of sight. Even your sunglasses and umbrella have their own spaces. Learn the art of keeping and the EcoSport is up for that.

6. Keyless entry. It takes a lot of getting used to. Just a piece of advice, always put the keys near you as much as possible, in your pockets or clasp it on your belt. You can either lock the car using the remote or just by a push of the button on any of the three doors (two front doors and back).

7. Daytime Running Led Lights. The EcoSports front is really iconic, the daytime running led lights just gives it the sporty look. The blue lights inside the car is actually refreshing, not the usual orange or red ones.

Other feats: Aside from the distinctive running lights, the rear view mirror has Auto-Dimming feat that is really helpful at night when the car behind you is on high beam. The front wipers are also rain-sensitive, meaning, the harder the pour of the rain, the faster the wiper. You can also turn it off just in case you want to save a little battery of course. . It's one feature that I also appreciate. 

If your not into the Titanium variant, the Trend in Manual Transmission is actually a good option. I would not bother discussing which is better among the AT and MT, again, it will depend on the driver. As for fuel consumption, your DRIVING HABITS is a huge factor to consider. Speeding will always cost you more gas than the usual. The next model of the EcoSport will lose the Exterior Spare Wheel, at the back of my mind it might look like the Ford Escape, but let's see in the next months to come.

Ford EcoSport Led Scuff Plates

Calabanga, CamSur

For inquiries and quotation:
You may contact Arnel Barquilla
(0917) 579 9669
(0939) 917 6260

Related Links:
Ford Everest 4x2 Titanium Review CLICK HERE
Getting a Car in Bicol CLICK HERE

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Bicol Car Show Extravaganza

All is set for the Bicol Car Show Extravaganza on September 5-7, 2014. Slated on Naga City and the Bicol region’s festive month of Peñafrancia, this special car trade show gathers the major car dealers in the Bicol Region for a higher purpose, that is, to raise funds for the building of the Basilica Museum. This unique buyers-meet-car dealers event is the Avenue Plaza Hotel.

This exceptional car show features top of the line passenger cars, pick-ups, SUVs, LUVs, vans, and other vehicles from CHEVROLET NAGA (M&K Motorsales Naga, Inc.), FORD NAGA (Dearborn Motors Co. Inc.), FOTON LEGAZPI (Foton Motors Phils.), HINO MOTORS NAGA (Pilipinas Hino Inc.), ISUZU-NAGA (Gencars Inc.), NISSAN NAGA (Lisam Enterprises, Inc.), and SUZUKI AUTO NAGA (Sakura Autoworld, Inc.). Guest car exhibitor is MAZDA BATANGAS (Auto Zoom-Zoom, Inc.).  

The fundraising event is highly intended for car buyers, most especially from various business, professional and social organizations all over Camarines Sur. Bicol Car Show Extravaganza is one of its kind as it directly markets various car models and car parts and services to this targeted audience. Around 500 special attendees are expected for this event. Aside from brand new cars, there will also be other car products and services to be exhibited. Special raffles and promos await the guests and attendees as the organizers shall give out several lifestyle raffle prizes (from leading business establishments in the city).

CLICK HERE for the Penafrancia Festival 2014 Schedule of Activities

The Bicol Car Show Extravaganza is organized by Team Diversified. Minor sponsors for this event include Phoenix Petroleum Phils, Inc., Denso Service Center, Aguila Auto Glass, Globe Telecoms, Avenue Plaza Hotel, BPI, Nagaland Hotel, Camella Homes, Goldprint, and Salak Advertising. The official car magazine of this event is C! Magazine. Other media partners are: PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER - Motoring Section, ABS CBN, GNN, MOR Radio, Energy FM, and 107.1 DWIR Radio Natin Iriga.    

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Piaggio APE Naga

Piaggio APE (AutoItalia Philippines Enterprise) Now Open

Concepcion Grande beside Tile Depot.

* On this page you will see updates about the Piaggio APE Naga Branch

Here are the sample of units of Piaggio APE last week at E-Mall

 Photo by bobbymay of SSC CamSur

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Toyota Camarines Sur Inc.

Car dealership in the Bicol Region is fast rising especially in Naga/Camarines Sur. Toyota of the South started its operation a few years ago along Diversion Road and now FULL SERVICE & DEALERSHIP is NOW OPEN in Cadlan, Pili, Camarines Sur. This infrastructure is very near the main entrance to the CamaSur Watersports Complex (CWC). Toyota Naga Inc. is now known as Toyota Camarines Sur Inc.

Website: http://www.toyotacamarinessur.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/toyotacamarinessur

https://www.facebook.com/toyotacamsur2013

Contact numbers: (054)4772526 or (054)4772527

CLICK HERE to go back to list of Car Dealerships in Naga/CamSur

*On this page you will see photo updates regarding Toyota Camarines Sur's infrastructure.

Photo by Kim Bol Jon

As of Oct. 13, 2013

As of Aug. 25, 2013

Groundbreaking was held last Aprli 24, 2013
Photo by Mariefe Nolasco Maralit

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