Way to go, Ford!

The automotive company delivered a strong retail performance for the first half of the year in the Philippines. Thanks to its Next-Generation vehicle lineup, Ford Philippines’s retail sales rose 55 percent from a year ago to 13,838 vehicles.

The Next-Generation Ranger became Ford’s top-selling vehicle in the country, with sales growing by 25 percent year-on-year to 5,436 units sold. The addition of the Next-Generation Ranger Raptor also boosted retail performance, with sales reaching close to 600 units since its launch in late May.

Furthermore, the newly-launched Next-Generation Territory contributed to Ford’s strong sales as well. Like its predecessors, it’s still the leading small SUV in the Philippines, with sales increasing by 22 percent to 4,493 units. The Next-Gen model also breached the 2,500-unit mark in less than three months after its launch at the Manila International Auto Show.

Meanwhile, the Ford Everest continues to thrive in the competitive mid-size SUV segment. It delivered strong sales performance, growing by 503 percent from last year to 3,786 vehicles.

Enhanced ownership experiences

Ford is committed to improving the ownership experiences, giving the Next-Gen Ranger, Territory, and Everest with a five-year warranty. Moreover, Ford Philippines also introduced new service initiatives designed to provide ease and convenience in owning a Ford vehicle.

For instance, Express Service is offered to customers who prefer to have their vehicles serviced in a more efficient way than the usual maintenance. Pickup and Delivery, on another note, is available for those who are interested to have their vehicle serviced without interrupting their day. Participating dealers will pick-up the vehicle, service it, and bring it back to the customer’s preferred location.

“These milestones testify to our commitment to enhance the Ford ownership experience with vehicles and services that our customers need and deserve,” shares Mike Breen, managing director, Ford Philippines.

“We celebrate these milestones with our customers who continue to patronize the Ford brand, as well as with our dealers for their partnership and commitment to enhance the customer experience. We are truly energized and excited for what’s to come for the second half of the year.”

Seven months after its launch in the Philippines, the all-new Honda BR-V has become the car manufacturer’s best-selling SUV locally, with over 5,000 units sold to date.

The 7-seater SUV combines both a classy exterior and a comfortable interior, along with a powerful and fuel-efficient engine and advanced features to give owners great peace of mind.

The model comes in four variants and five color options ranging from PhP 1,090,000 for the 1.5 S manual transmission to PhP 1,390,000 for the 1.5 VX CVT with Honda SENSING.

Some of the SUV’s distinct features are its 17-inch alloy wheels, leather seats for the higher end variants, a larger cargo area, one-touch tumble second row seats, height and steering wheel adjusters, and a 7-inch high-resolution touchscreen display.

The Honda BR-V’s engine has a maximum power of 121 PS (6,600 rpm) and maximum torque of 145 Nm (4,300 rpm), making it an ideal vehicle for one’s next road trip, no matter the road conditions.

In terms of safety, owners get Honda’s entire suite of advanced and intelligent safety features, like its LaneWatch Camera, Walk Away Auto Lock, Hill Start Assist, ABS and EBD, and more.

Auto Nation Group (ANG), the official distributor of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the Philippines, has just launched the new GLC.

The automobile aims to mix modern luxury with adventure, raising the bar of luxury SUVs. It carries the innovative design language, which was first introduced back with the new C-Class.

A deluxe experience

Inside and out, the new GLC balances comfort and adventure. It has an avant-garde exterior with LED high-performance headlights and two-section LED taillights, coupled with 19-inch 10 twin-spoke light-alloy wheels painted in tremolite.

Further, it improves by having more 15mm longer wheelbase and 58mm longer in length than its predecessor. Meanwhile, the interior exhibits a deluxe experience, looking like a first-class plane cabin.

Tech is everywhere

It’s not modern if it doesn’t have the latest technology packed inside the vehicle. The new Mercedes-Benz GLC responds to a natural voice command with “Hey Mercedes” while also being equipped with a wireless charging system for Mobile Devices in the front.

Driving is quite easy, thanks to its 12.3-inch Instrument Cluster and the 11.9-inch Central Display Touchscreen that lets any driver be in control with just a command and a few taps.

Whatever your phone is, it can connect seamlessly with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Use Spotify or Apple Play Music to stream your favorite tunes and set the mood for your drive with its Burmester 3D surround sound system with 15 speakers along with 64-color Ambient Lighting.

Set for safety

The new Mercedes-Benz GLC comes with a 620L open luggage compartment capacity behind the rear seat, and a 1,680L max luggage compartment capacity behind front seats. It’s designed to carry essentials without limits, perfect for any adventure in and out of the city.

It has an OFFROAD mode and DYNAMIC SELECT which can be set depending on the desired driving experience. Moreover, the new GLC is packed with safety features such as Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC and Active Brake Assist with Pedestrian Protection. With GUARD 360, the vehicle’s security is also ensured even when the driver is away.

Price and availability

The new Mercedes-Benz GLC fuses modern luxury and adventure, retailing for PhP 5,190,000. The vehicle is available for viewing at Mercedes-Benz Bonifacio Global Showroom.

Choose your preferred dealers: Mercedes-Benz EDSA-Greenhills, Mercedes-Benz Bonifacio Global City, Mercedes-Benz Alabang, and Mercedes-Benz Cebu.

Learn more about the new GLC 4MATIC here: www.mercedes-benz.ph/glc.