IT is barely 90 days before Christmas. That means almost every car buff is itching to buy that dream car before December 25 comes along.
And to those with cars already, the garage can always accommodate another. But, of course.
With “revenge spending” renting the air after the two-year pandemic that made us home buddies aka woeful prisoners, the auto industry will surely surge, what with customer demand huge enough to recoup precious cash sadly lost in the interregnum.
Thus, new models and promotions galore will come bursting sooner or later to greet the merriest season of the year.
Lexus leads
THE LDS (Lexus Driving Signature) is the latest thrust of Lexus to fortify the brand’s mantra of “union between man and machine.”
“In its purest essence, it pursues linear operation faithful to the driver’s intentions with the goal to amplify confidence, comfort, and overall love of driving,” said Jade B. Sison, the main front act of Lexus president Raymond T. Rodriguez.
Listen to Jade:
“The Lexus IS was born from the LDS philosophy. It has earned popularity through its high-level driving performance—and the fun of driving a rear-wheel-drive sport sedan.
“There is no greater satisfaction in a vehicle that tackles the corners with aplomb. The Lexus IS 350 F Sport now comes standard with a Limited-Slip Differential (LSD).
“When paired with the 3.5-liter V6 motor that develops 315ps at 6,600rpm and 380Nm at 4,800 to 4,900rpm, the sophisticated LSD delivers power to the rear wheels in such a manner that will boost the confidence of every driver.
“Complementing this sporty and aggressive LSD are its 19-inch forged alloy wheels. Lightweight with a high rigidity appearance, it is 10 percent lighter than the previous F-Sport alloy wheels.
“The Blind-Spot Monitor (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Automatic Braking (RCTAB) now come standard with the Lexus IS 350 F Sport. These safety features are an essential addition to Lexus Safety System +2, a suite of safety features which include a Pre-Collision System (PCS), Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Automatic High Beam (AHB), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), and Lane Departure Alert (LDA). Lexus’s advanced safety systems go beyond human perception, to care for you and your passengers, intuitively and intelligently.
“After 30 years as a luxury automotive brand, Lexus has established a unique identity, design language, and recognition in the overall luxury space.
“The Lexus IS’s three variants are the IS300h Executive (P3,038,000), IS300h Premier (P3,398,000) and the IS 350 F-Sport (P4,178,000).”
Toyota’s October treats
BEAT the heat as Toyota rushes to its treats up to October 31.
It starts with the Innova J diesel M/T being pegged at only P12,787 per month. Or you can have it at P178,650 down payment, with a free one-year insurance and a three-year LTO registration, and no chattel mortgage at 60 months to pay.
A cash purchase gains a P20,000 savings for both the E A/T and M/T variants.
Here’s Toyota’s Sunshine Cabrera:
“Models Vios G, E, or XLE each comes with a five-year warranty, with the XE CVT available at only P8,212 per month, plus an option of an all-in down payment of only P115,350 that includes a discount of P45,000.
“For the Raize, you pay only P10,110 a month and Veloz P13,210 a month.
“The Rush, Corolla Altis, Wigo, Avanza, Veloz, Hilux, Hiace and Fortuner models also come in huge discounts until Oct. 31 to include a one-year free insurance.
“Get a P35,000 rebate for a Wigo trade-in for Vios or Innova, P30,000 for a Vios to Raize, and P20,000 for an Avanza to Veloz.
“Lite Ace owners can get a maintenance package of 40kms, too.
“Visit https://toyota.com.ph/promos/SharedSmiles for more details.”
PEE STOP Cheers to the highly-successful Viking Nordic Feast recently hosted chiefly by Volvo at the Sofitel Philippines Plaza for the benefit of the Chosen Children Village Foundation. Take a bow, Atty. Albert Arcilla, for the well-attended event for the benefit of abandoned children in the metropolis. Mabuhay!