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Suzuki Celerio registers 34-km/li in DOE run; wins COTY value-for-money award
The Suzuki Celerio with Manual Transmission (MT) posted the lowest fuel consumption in the 2009 E10 Fuel Economy Run conducted by the Department of Energy (DOE) last November 27, 2009. Running under controlled conditions, a Suzuki Celerio MT registered an average fuel consumption of 34.34-km/liter on the 317-km run using E10-blended 93-octane gasoline from the DOE office in Taguig City to Subic, Olongapo City and back. Last year, Suzuki also delivered exceptional fuel efficiency performance at the DOE Fuel Economy run with the Suzuki Alto posting 34 km/liter.
In a separate development, the Suzuki Celerio also received the “Best Value for Money” award at the 2009 Car of the Year (COTY) Awards of the Car Awards Group Inc. (CAGI), held last November 26, 2009.
Powered by a newly-developed 996cc K10B engine with 12-valve, 3-cylinder configuration, the Suzuki Celerio delivers maximum output of 68hp at 6,000rpm and maximum torque of 90Nm at 4,800rpm. Fuel distribution to the lightweight aluminum engine is via multipoint injection, ensuring superior fuel economy and low CO2 emissions. It has a low drag of 0.3 which enables it to slice through the wind.
During its development phase, the Suzuki Celerio was road-tested extensively in Europe, resulting in a driving experience characterized by linear response, gentle roll movements, light steering feel, and good shock/vibration absorption.
Enhancing the Suzuki Celerio's value proposition is a host of practical features. Electronic power steering, power door locks, front power windows, and keyless entry system are some of the convenience features. Audiophiles will appreciate the integrated audio system with MP3 capability auxiliary input and 6-speakers. Built-in front foglamps and 14" wheels with full wheel cap add to its sporty and stylish package.
More value-added features include a functional instrument panel that incorporates a dash-mounted tachometer and digital trip meter. A host of storage spaces such as front cup holders and rear door bottle holders, front/rear door pockets accommodate all the necessary driving gear. When needed, the rear seats fold down for additional luggage space.
Despite its compact proportions, the Suzuki Celerio was designed with ultimate passenger safety in mind. Using Suzuki's Total Effective Control Technology (TECT), a strong cabin structure that absorbs and disperses impact energy ensures a high-level of occupant safety. Dual front airbags and energy-absorbing materials provide further protection.
The Suzuki Celerio is also equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) with Brake Assist (BA). A tailgate-mounted high-mount stop lamp, 3-point ELR seatbelts for both front and rear seats, and child seat anchorage complete its safety features.
The Suzuki Celerio is available in the following colors: Arctic White Pearl Metallic, Silky Silver Metallic, Desert Brown Metallic, Fortune Rose Pearl Metallic, and Paradise Blue Pearl Metallic. Competitively priced at P528,000 (MT) and P569,000 (AT), the Suzuki Celerio is an award-winning vehicle that offers fuel efficient performance with eco-friendly and value-added features.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has been conducting fuel economy runs since 1992 to advocate the efficient utilization of fuel by applying fuel efficient driving techniques, demonstrate the important role the driver plays in achieving substantial reduction in fuel consumption and maintenance cost, provide vital information on the fuel economy rating performance of different brand new vehicles, and make comparative analysis with the data obtained from the run. For the first time, this year’s run was powered by an E10-blended 93 octane gasoline.
Although not a competition, the DOE Fuel Economy Run is an excellent reference for consumers and motorists, giving an unbiased fuel economy rating, since vehicles submitted by car manufacturers are subjected to the same driving and road conditions.
The Car of Year Awards (COTY) is given in various categories by the Car Awards Group Inc. (CAGI), an award-giving body composed of motoring journalists. COTY awards are given after a series of technical and subjective evaluations of new vehicle models introduced in the Philippine market every year.
Enjoy high-definition videos with CinemaTube
Did you go out and buy that LCD TV, with the expectation that you would now be able to enjoy high-definition, theater-quality videos in the comfort of your living room? And did you find out, to your dismay and frustration, that your old DVD player does not produce high-definition output?
You then discover that to get true high-definition video, you would need to invest in a Blu-Ray disc player and Blu-Ray discs to enjoy clear pictures — and at current prices, you’re not willing to shell out the extra bucks. So you resign yourself to watching inferior picture quality on your expensive television set.
With the introduction of the new CinemaTube from Brite-View, you can now enjoy the full high-definition capability of your cutting-edge, high-end TV at a price that’s a fraction of other HD players. The CinemaTube makes CDs and DVDs obsolete, as it allows you to enjoy digital entertainment on your large screen TV. You can plug in your USB drive and watch the latest movies or view a photo slide show set to music in crisp, high-resolution quality.
An excellent value-for-money proposition, the CinemaTube boasts features that will delight home video enthusiasts. Purists will be delighted with its full high-definition video resolution, delivering Blu-Ray quality videos. Digital audio capability (Dolby Digital and Digital Theater Systems support) ensure high-definition sound for a total entertainment experience. And because the CinemaTube is the ultimate media transformer, it is able to decode virtually all types of video-audio formats so you don’t need to worry about compatibility. For the ordinary consumer who just wants to luxuriate in an excellent home theater experience, this means you simply link a media source like a USB drive to the CinemaTube, plug it in to your HDTV — and enjoy.
The CinemaTube has a built-in ethernet port that allows you to stream media content from your computer to the TV. Or, taking it a techie notch higher, you can watch internet and PC content on your TV by connecting the CinemaTube to your home network.
Another feature that makes the CinemaTube a must-have is its energy-efficient torrent download capability. Consuming only 10-watts of electricity when downloading, you can hook up the CinemaTube to your network router and leave it to download your favorite torrents to a USB storage device.
Product support is assured through online firmware updates from the Brite-View site to keep your CinemaTube unit in-synch with the latest technical developments. This ensures that your CinemaTube investment is not wasted when fresh upgrades become available.
Unleash the power of your high-definition TV with a feature-packed media transformer/player without burning a hole in your pocket. The CinemaTube retails for a very affordable introductory price of P6,350 at the following computer shops and home theater stores: Accent Micro, PC Express, The Electronic Boutique, Microstation, PC Live, The Home Theater, TheaterWorks, Gogadgets, Listening in Style, Listen Up, Eyo Sales and Technologies, Gadgets in Style and Listening Room.
The CinemaTube is a product of Brite-View, a brand owned by Zinnet USA. Based in Los Angeles, Zinnet designs and manufactures consumer electronics for a digital lifestyle. Brite-View offers tech-savvy users the ultimate home entertainment experience through its user-friendly HD multi-media players and wireless HDMI transmission solutions.
In the Philippines, the CinemaTube is distributed exclusively by Omega Supreme Enterprise. Interested dealers may contact sales@digilivingph.com or call (02) 9754677. For more details, please visit www.digilivingph.com and www.brite-view.com.
Suzuki Shogun R125: Multi-purpose family bike
Are you thinking of investing your Christmas bonus on a practical ride that will ease your daily commute and also be useful for the entire family? The Suzuki Shogun R125 is a multi-purpose family bike that combines both speed and comfort, without sacrificing good looks and value-packed features.
The Suzuki Shogun R125 is equipped with a 125cc engine that delivers increased acceleration performance, improved fuel efficiency, and low exhaust emission. The high-quality engine is further enhanced with an engine decompressor and engine balancer, giving the rider complete control of a superior, power-packed engine.
Sure to stand out with its well-defined body, the Suzuki Shogun R125 is built to offer a sturdier and more reliable ride. Its compact chassis, high-rigidity frame, durable front suspension and low-height seat assure you of a safe riding experience.
A large underseat storage compartment offers enough space to store personal items, while electric and kick starters provide quick-start ignition. A sporty headlight and stylish rear LED lamps emphasize the Suzuki Shogun R125’s edgy stealth design, which are further enhanced by sporty decals.
Thanks to its value-packed features, the Suzuki Shogun R125 is set to offer a most satisfying ride for all family members, with its combination of convenience and style in one exciting package.
The Suzuki Shogun R125 comes in Titan Black, Autumn Red/Titan Black, Macho Bright Blue/Titan Black. It retails for a very affordable P59,900.00.
Suzuki Apparel
Suzuki motorcycle dealers now also carry a full range of Suzuki-branded riding gear and apparel such as safety helmets, luggage boxes, bags, caps, riding jackets, riding pants, sports shirts, t-shirts, umbrellas, and key chains. All gear and apparel carry the Suzuki logo and are very reasonably priced. Suzuki enthusiasts will appreciate these specially-branded gear and will be able to wear the Suzuki colors with pride. Visit your nearest Suzuki motorcycle 3S shop and pick out the perfect gift for that special someone or for yourself from a wide selection of Suzuki-branded riding gear.
With its commitment to bring mobility to Filipino consumers, Suzuki Philippines is the only integrated motoring company carrying both automobile and motorcycle products under one roof. Its manufacturing philosophy is grounded on providing value-packed, high-quality products offering both reliability and originality.
Globally, Suzuki employs over 45,000 people, has over 40 main production facilities in 23 countries, and distributors in 192 countries. Suzuki R&D efforts cover a wide range of the latest advances in energy, environment, electronics, communication, information and control applications — all devoted to creating products what will meet the challenges of the next generation.
Motolite rider Resuello moves up to Superbike class
Motolite rider Raniel Resuello, in his first exposure to big bike competition, has once again proven his mettle by copping the Overall 1st Runner-Up title in the 2009 Superbike Championship Novice Class. Resuello’s ride as a novice superbike racer is a 2009 Ducati 848.
The 19-year old motorcycle racer established his mark in the local racing scene when he completed the 2008 season as champion of the San Mig Coffee Underbone King Championship Series 125cc Open Class and the National Racing Association’s 12-Hour Endurance Race 125cc Stock Production Class.
A native of Tanay, Rizal, Resuello entered the motorcycle racing circuit when he was only 15 years old, earning a podium finish on his first race as 3rd placer in the 125 Novice class of the 1st Bulacan Circuit Racing Group. In 2007 Resuello finished first place in the 125 sports production class in the final leg of the San Mig Coffee Philippine Underbone King Championship. In 2006, he was a member of the Philippine team, which competed in the Yamaha Asean Cup at Jakarta, Indonesia. He also had a brief exposure to big bike racing, winning the 1st Runner-Up title in the 400 Unlimited organized by the National Racing Association (NRA) Motorcycle Grand Prix Championship in 2006.
“Motolite is very pleased at Raniel’s excellent performance in the superbike class, considering that this is just his novice year,” Ernest Estrera, vice-president for marketing, exclaims. “Once again, he has proven the superiority of Motolite batteries in the high-speed, high-performance world of racing. Motolite is also happy to support someone we believe is an excellent role model for the youth.” Estrera also notes that aside from being a top racer at such a young age, Resuello is also a studious and hardworking college student at Centro Escolar University, studying for a bachelor’s degree in Nursing. The young Raniel ambitiously hopes to become a talented medical surgeon and a Moto GP racer in the near future.
Boasting of the latest advances in motorcycle battery technology, Motolite provides the growing number of motorcyclists in the country with safe, reliable and long-lasting batteries. Motolite’s 12-volt motorcycle batteries have been infused with Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) Technology for greater fluid retention and longer life. AGM technology also makes the batteries more versatile, as they can now be installed at any angle required by the make and model of the motorcycle – even upside down if needed.
Motolite batteries are manufactured by Philippine Batteries, Inc. (PBI), the largest manufacturer, exporter and distributor of automotive, motorcycle and industrial battery products and solutions in the Philippines. Its fully integrated facility in Sta. Maria, Bulacan, is one of the largest and most modern battery manufacturing facilities in Southeast Asia. It also has the country’s only ISO 14001-certified, environmentally-compliant recycling facility, the second biggest in Asia.