Jet Black Isuzu Crosswind Sportivo Spotted in the Philippines

     The Isuzu Crosswind Sportivo, a large black truck parked in the grass on a sunny Sunday morning. Once the second best-selling vehicle in the market, the aging locally-built mammoth of considerable size in its class still stayed strong without a sign of weakness and fault.


    The Isuzu Crosswind, or the Isuzu Panther as it was called in most of the countries it was sold in, originated in Indonesia and was sold in the developing Southeast Asian market. This durable SUV was produced domestically from 2002 all the way to 2017, before being phased out due to stricter emission standards made by the government.


    Built at its local manufacturing plant in Santa Rosa, the main reasons why the Crosswind was produced for so long were due to its highly efficient engine, tough body, and its easily obtainable spare parts, according to the president of the Isuzu Philippines Corporation, Hajime Koso.


    The Sportivo name, given here, was the top-of-the-line variant sold by Isuzu. It had a 2.5 L turbo diesel engine, an automatic transmission, a wider built body kit, higher ground clearance, a covered spare tire secured to its rear door, and finally, two TV screens attached to the back headrest of the front seats. It was sold at an affordable price of ₱1.1 million.


    The car's straightforward plastic interior was shared with a few of Isuzu's other vehicles, such as the Faster and the VehiCross. Although fitted with an aftermarket radio and linen covering for the front seats, the rest of the car's insides stayed stock.


    Found on the side of the Isuzu were its brushed Sportivo emblem and its chrome rims, found only on the SUV's top variant back in 2005. Due to its weight of 1.8 tons, the truck wasn't the fastest in its market. Although only capable of generating a modest 90 brake horsepower, its engine had a silver lining. It had an MPG of 40 to 60, winning multiple fuel efficiency milestones. 


    Unfortunately, due to its cessation of production, the Crosswind has been slowly disappearing from the roads of the country. Even though they may disappear soon because of age and implemented emission standards, it's legacy and impact on the automotive industry of the Philippines won't be forgotten.

    Update: This particular model featured here is now for sale. If you are interested in purchasing it, check out the following link: https://www.carousell.ph/p/isuzu-crosswind-1145111524/

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

A Tuned Sporty White Mercedes-Benz C207 E 350 Spotted in the Philippines

Image
     If looks are your thing to kill for, the eight year period between 2010 and 2017 could be Mercedes-Benz's bloodiest year, with the C207 as the culprit. Lauded as one of the most beautiful cars of 2010, the C207 takes the cake with its sleek and sporty proportions. However, when tuned up and modified with an appropriate budget, the C207 becomes murder.       Exuding flair as style meets sophistication, the C207 was a special kind of E-Class, not due to its design or its equipment, but due to it being built on a C-Class platform, Mercedes's smaller saloon. Manufactured in the same factory as the C-Class in Bremen, the C207 blasted its high-performance rivals during its eight year period with its 3.5L V6 engine.       Generating a mighty 300 brake horsepower, coupled with 370 Nm of torque, the C207 had a top speed of 250 km/h, while having a 0 to 100 acceleration between 6.4 and 6.5 seconds. While it had a nuke for an engine with phenomenal oomph, inside, the interior was muc
Read more

Merlin black 2007 Mitsubishi Galant 240M in the Philippines

Image
     A black Mitsubishi Galant, sitting in front of a three-way junction. It had an old coat of paint, unwaxed and dull. The old car still retained all its stock parts and still seemed to be used daily.      There were patches of paint on the hood that seemed to grow faint. The headlights too looked foggy and faded, which made the car look quite unsafe to drive at night, due to its decreased light output.      The car's rear also featured the same paint shine seen on the front. The rear bumper had parking sensors and a large single exhaust tip. An emblem displaying the local name of the Galant's model sat on the corner edge of the trunk, the "240M".      The interior gave an old-man feel, as if it were driven by someone of age above retirement. The seats' leather was scratched up and the wood polishing found by the door didn't look so glossy anymore. Meanwhile, the car was fitted with a 4-speed automatic gearbox, notable for a car of its refinement
Read more

A Classy Pitch Black Lexus ES 350 Spotted in the Philippines

Image
     Short for "Elegant Sedan", The Lexus ES 350, as seen here, is part of Lexus's series of luxury sedans. This stealthy luxury saloon, part of the sixth generation of Lexus's mid-size sedans, would not give it justice by simply calling it subtle. Its under-the-radar appeal to consumers make it a perfect choice for those wanting to go unnoticed by the crowd, those wanting less flash and more dash.      The gen six ES was revealed during the New York International Auto Show on 2012, along with its hybrid variant. Saying goodbye to its Camry-like looks as if it were a half-brother, it then started sporting features as if it were a close relative instead. Built solely in Lexus's manufacturing plant in Japan for the domestic market, the ES 350 was priced at about ₱3.5 million. Despite carrying a hefty price tag with the lack of looks, it was justified by what came with it inside.      It was fitted with a smooth and quiet 3.5L V6 engine, capable of generating up to 2
Read more