Tuesday, 06 November 2012 07:46
Jack of All Traits | 2012 Honda CR-V 2.4L EX AT
Words and photos by Christopher Kho
I can still clearly remember when, back in 1996, my dad and I saw the CR-V for the very first time. They were grey-market imports sold by Greenhills Autohaus at their old place along Wilson Street, way before Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) got their hands on them. I was only about 11 years old then, but I fully agreed with my old man that these new things called “crossovers” were just a trend and won't last very long. Not quite car and not quite SUV, they were impractical and thought that no one in the right mind would buy them. Well, I guess we were wrong. And now that the fourth generation all-new CR-V is here, I can't help but think that this is one of, if not the, most versatile car to drive today.
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Crossover
Tuesday, 14 August 2012 09:27
Four Wheeling on High Heaven | 2012 Mazda CX-5 6MT 4x2
Words by Leslie Sy | Photos by Christopher Kho
Two things have become a daily fact of life for many urban dwellers: the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and the weekly rise of fuel prices. The convenience of an SUV makes it the primary choice for many car owners - spacious interior, high ground clearance, and grunty engine. Unfortunately, rising fuel prices have never been good for their wallets. Many have opted to go the path of a small and fuel economic car, while others simply pray for better days. But with the recent launch of the all-new 2012 Mazda CX-5 and its much-anticipated Skyactiv technology, the promise of a fuel-sipping SUV has arrived. But does it deliver?
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Crossover
Monday, 23 April 2012 08:07
All-new Mazda CX-5 has finally arrived, looks better than expected
Words and photos by Christopher Kho
Only seven months have passed since the all-new CX-5 made its world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show and Mazda's latest crossover is finally here. Launched last week at the Mazda Revolution held at the NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City, it would be the first vehicle in Mazda's line-up to adopt the ground-breaking SKYACTIV technology and 'KODO - Soul of motion' design theme. And while we got its initial P1,392,000 price tag spot on, we did didn't quite expect that the CX-5 would look this good in person.
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Thursday, 21 July 2011 08:12
A Crossover that's Cut Above the Rest | 2010 Mazda CX-7 2.5L
Words and photos by Christopher Kho
With the number of four-wheeling CUV's entering the market each year, the crossover club is quickly becoming over-congested. However, Mazda reckons that they've got one more number that can conquer them all. Unlike the flock of jacked-up station wagons out on sale, the Mazda CX-7 pulls off a fashion sense so fetching that people assume it's reserved for the rich, famous, and somewhat regal dignitaries. But believe you me, you don't have to be royalty to travel like royalty in this colonial crossover.
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