With the continuous rise of gas prices and with the "War Zone" getting worse, people are looking for fuel-efficient cars no matter what lifestyles they are, and there is good news for the 2012 Suzuki MR Wagon, launched since January 2011; the X variant of the MR Wagon receives the much awaited "idling stop" system which will make it a two-way tie with the king of gas-misers, the TNP27 Daihatsu Move!
If the latest TNP27 Move has a fuel economy of 27.0km/L (10-15 Mode), the Idling Stop variant for the new MR Wagon can go further for just 27.0km/L (10-15 Mode) thanks to the idling stop system that allows the MR Wagon's R06A engine to automatically shut off when stopped during traffic.
2011 Daihatsu Move Custom
Impressive, now looks like the new MR Wagon with the idling stop function dethrones the Toyota Vitz and the Toyota Vitz dethrones the Nissan March K13, so now the three kings of low fuel consumption are the Toyota Vitz, Suzuki MR Wagon, and the Daihatsu Move, for now...
2011 Toyota Vitz RS
Never see that thing coming, but I have a probability that the TNP27 Move will soon be dethroned by some future Daihatsu based on the e:S concept as seen on the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, right now we have to make do with the latest Three Kings of TNP such as the Vitz, MR Wagon, and TNP27 Move.
The question Korean car enthusiasts ask when they encounter Hyundai's Premium Unique Vehicle, the Veloster, is this: is the Veloster a sports car or a 2-box hatchback?
It isn't a sports car and it isn't a 2-box hatchback. The Hyundai Veloster is a Premium Unique Vehicle created under the "New Thinking, New Possibilities" strategy. Although the Hyundai Veloster was based on the 2007 concept car at the 2007 Seoul Motor Show, the number of doors is the trickiest part of this hot hatch. On the right side view, he/she thinks that the Veloster is a 5-door but on the left side view, it has a 100% chance of thinking that it was a 3-door hatch. The honest fact is the Veloster has four doors; two at the right, one at the left, and one at the rear. An orthodox possibility happened in the first time in world car history.
2012 Hyundai Veloster interior
The interior of the Veloster is somewhat similar to the Hyundai 5G Grandeur and that is because of the Fluidic Sculpture philosophy. One main eccentric part is the engine start-stop switch was placed in the middle and not on the driver side. What an eccentric invention for the best South Korean car maker.
The main engine that powers the eccentric Veloster is the Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 1.6-litre engine. This engine creates a power output of 140hp/6300rpm and the torque output of 17kg-m/4850rpm. The 6-speed AT variant of the Veloster accumulates the fuel economy of 15.3km/L while the enthusiasts' favorite 6-speed MT variant offers a fuel economy of 16.3km/L. Aside from that, there are lots of conveniences offered on the Veloster such as Side and Curtain Airbags, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, DMB Navigation System, Vehicle Stability Management, Active Eco Assist, USB and iPod connectivity, and Climate Control.
The Veloster comes in 9 authentic exterior colors;
1) Blue Ocean
2) Sun Flower
3) Green Apple
4) White Crystal
5) Sonic Silver
6) Veloster Red
7) Vitamin C
8) Phantom Black
9) Sleek Silver
My thoughts about the Veloster:
The Hyundai Veloster is the most eccentric hatchback I have ever seen in world car history because of its odd number of doors; two in the right side, one in the left, and one in the back. If they offered this in RHD countries, the doors may also be inverted, making it two in the left and one on the right. This odd combo is part of its "Premium Unique Vehicle" status and it targets young drivers who are looking for fun. What an odd-clustered combination of sexy, smart, and coolness.
In South Korea, Hyundai limits the production and sales up to 18,000 Veloster models to keep its premium value. Sales of this eccentric model start tomorrow and soon in other countries, including the United States. I'm afraid that HARI could not bring the Veloster to the Philippines soon because of our country's dirty fuel that can't stand up to the Veloster's GDi engine.
Still, the Veloster is much more of a threat to the Renault Megane Coupe, Honda CR-Z, Citroen DS4, or even the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Who's up for some party at the Veloster?
Earlier on Banana Split Daily Servings, there was another Alpha Bert episode! In this episode, a man visited his girlfriend without presents! His girlfriend got mad at him! Who needs help? Alpha Bert will help him! That day's word is "BOSES", then replace B with a letter R and the word is "ROSES"! The boy gave his girlfriend some roses and apology accepted!
Where's the dining table?
Then, there was another Dear Etang episode, whereas Pokwang, as Ate Etang, read a letter written from a kasambahay who does not know idioms and taking it literally. When her amo said "kakain ako sa labas", she removed the dining table and placed outside. Therefore, she got fired because she doesn't know what does this idiom means and taking it literally. Ate Etang's advice is to understand first what these idioms like "kakain ako sa labas" means. Who knows, when you heard the idiom "break a leg", you could really just break a leg literary. Speaking of which, does Ate Etang's kasambahay cooking a human being?!
Huh, it seems after Pirelli takes place as the official Formula One partner, only one F1 driver that says he's unfit for new Pirelli F1 tires that all teams will use. This F1 driver is none other than last year's champ, Sebastian Vettel, famed for not just a 2010 F1 Champ, but he made a special appearance on Gran Turismo 5 for the Red Bull X Challenge.
According to S. Vettel, these new Pirelli F1 tires can lose grip easily. They are good for just 16 or 17 laps and it cost the pit crew 10 seconds.
I guess I understand S. Vettel's point because for him, F1 and Pirelli don't mix. Despite that, the first race is about to start this late March at Australia. Can S. Vettel keep up on this latest challenge? We hope so for Red Bull Racing's young champ.
The Lexus LFA, created by Toyota Motor Corporation that is limited to 500 units worldwide, is much more famous since it was featured in XBOX 360's Forza 3 and PS3's Gran Turismo 5! Now, the Lexus LFA is going to be featured on the fifth installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise, called Fast Five, starring Paul Walker and Vin Diesel.
Seen on the latest Fast Five trailer, there was a smoke-colored Lexus LFA on it! Looks like it's making its first big screen debut! Fast Five will be showing in North America this late April!
No longer supplying tires for Formula One (replaced by Pirelli) and now the Indianapolis 500 (along with its Firestone subsidiary), now famous for its "Reply All" and "Carma" Super Bowl XLV ads, Bridgestone still got high hopes for the motor sports community, and now, Tuason Racing School and Bridgestone are now soon partners.
The reason why Tuason Racing School breaking up with Goodyear because they want to move on because of the management changes. For Tuason Racing School, Bridgestone tires are made for circuit, drifting, and kart racing, unlike Goodyear which focuses on drift tires.
MY SIDE NOTE: Looks like Mr. JP Tuason's taking a visit to the Taiya Cafe! Good luck on your new partnership!
Like a good neighbor, the Lancer Evolution is there
Stick together, never torn apart
Guardian angel
Scared from thinking that the Evo may be ended up either dead or evolved into something boring like the Honda CR-Z, some online Evo geeks started an online petition showing that the Evo needs to be saved, not killing it, not turning into something boring, keep the Evo tradition alive.
Called "Mitsubishi, Keep the Evo Alive", this petition found at Causes.com shows how much Evo geeks love the Evo so much, they wish that Mitsubishi should not axe the LanEvo or turn it into something boring.
For those who are Evo supporters, please click on to this link:
Ryan Bang, as everyone's favorite inventor Igor Stojokovic Krystic, invented something new on Tekkie Muna from the March 8 episode of Banana Split Daily Servings!
Endlezz Bhag 2011
He invented a bag? Nope, not just any ordinary bag, it's called the ENDLEZZ BHAG 2011! How does the Endlezz Bhag 2011 (jejemonized by the word Endless Bag 2011) work? It's simple; no matter how big or small you have, the Endlezz Bhag 2011 fits them all! You can either put one, or a thousand, or even a hundred thousand items on this kind of bag! Cool! Can humans fit inside the Endless Bhag 2011? Igor Stojokovic Krystic says it does!
Rendered speculation of Manny Pacquiao with his Charice
hairdo, along with Justin Bieber (as seen on Ang TV Patrol)
And by the way, a photo-gagged photo of Manny Pacquiao sporting in Charice's hairdo with Justin Bieber appeared on some report on Banana Split's Ang TV (♪Doo Wa Diddy Diddy Dam Diddy Doo♪) Patrol. Because of some reports that Charice stacked up against Justin Bieber at J-Wave's Tokio Hot 100 Award, Pokwang imagines that Manny Pacquiao's Justin Bieber hairdo is just not fit for him and his next hairdo will end up look like Charice's. Then, a photo appeared with a gagged photo of Pacquiao's Charice hairdo together with Justin Bieber. It was photo-gagged because Pacman's head was replaced from Charice's face, giving it an artist rendition of Pacman's new hairdo that is much better than the Bieber hairdo.
Kuya Art's sand art!
Does anyone made a "Sand Art" like what Kuya Art, the Art Throb, made? I'm sure nobody made that because, nobody made it like what Kuya Art does! In positive terms, I think the Sand Art looks good!
Memories Last by Maon Kurosaki (who is behind the closing theme songs from Highschool Of The Dead anime) is the second closing theme song from To Aru Majutsu no Index II (日本名：とある魔術の禁書目録Ⅱ), Upon looking on the front cover of this maxi single CD, we see Accelerator and Last Order together. Well, it's up to you to describe how do you feel on this front cover. Anyway, once you plugged this maxi-single CD at your nearest CD player, this is just one of the finest anime songs to jump-start your days and nights the Index way.
The Memories Last maxi single CD packs with the Memories Last song, Best friends, and instrumental versions of these two. The Limited Edition packs not just the audio CD, but also a special DVD packed with the Memories Last music video.
This song is the best and it's great if you want to listen this over and over again.
Fast-paced, hyper, and fun to listen in the ears of Index fans. See visionS is the latest single from Mami Kawada and it is the second opening theme song from To Aru Majutsu no Index II (日本名：とある魔術の禁書目録Ⅱ), the second round of the 2008 smash hit TV anime.
This maxi-single CD includes the two songs, See visionS and Don't interrupt me, two instrumental versions of these, plus a very special track, which is none other than the 2011 version of the theme song from the 1st season, PSI-missing, titled PSI-missing 2011 remix!
The song fuses more on techno and pop, and with the combined vocal from Mami Kawada, the sense of enjoyment made this song indulged Index fans for more. That's just plain perfect for those who are catching up Index II. It's impressive to say that this new opening song is even more active than No buts!
LIMITED EDITION:
Not just the music CD offered but also the special DVD packed with the music video of See visionS!
Face it, even where you're in the North America, China, or in South Korea, it's good to say that the Buick LaCrosse/GM Korea Alpheon is truly a world class luxury sedan that is the new class of world class. The design and silence of the LaCrosse or Alpheon truly stands out against European and Japanese luxury cars, even the BMW and Lexus.
Now, what would the Japanese and the Germans said when they encounter the LaCrosse/Alpheon luxury sedan? Last February, GM Korea launched a test drive event to those who owned a Lexus, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, or Audi. It was made to check how does the Alpheon stacks up against the European and Japanese luxury cars of this category.
Pretty much to say that the Europeans and the Japanese who've indulged in the GM Korea Alpheon/Buick LaCrosse made them like this car because of its World Class Design and World Class Silence.
I hope I'll find either the LaCrosse or Alpheon as a grey import at Subic and see the difference.
Aside from the "Stranded on deserted island" jokes and the Hot Issue offered on the March 5 episode of Banana Split, there was another James Bang mission! This time, it's James Bang versus the holdupper. To kick the butt out of the robber, one gadget is offered for James Bang and its called the Bang Magnet!
Bang Magnet
BANG!
Ridiculous about that magnet. I thought this was going to attract the robber's knife, but this magnet is used to smack the robber's head, getting back James Bang's boss' wallet but wait, there's no money here! What just happened? Then boss appeared on the photo and said that she made utang out of James Bang. So what? Mission Complete? LOL
Kuya Jobert's back for your questions!
Jobert's back for some questions he like to answer for you in another ASK JOBERT. Questions spoke by the public, and Jobert answers them in a ridiculously funny kind of way.
Kuya Keem does the mirror scene from
Black Swan!
John Prats, as Kuya Keem, on Mutanglawin, discusses us about ballet, Black Swan, and the mirror scene from Black Swan. It's okay, even in TV, the mirror scene could be somewhat special and (LOL), Kuya Keem's freaked out because his reflection is different!
Magic Singh's sword magic gone tragic
After Kuya Keem freaked out on the mirror, Magic Singh freaked us out with his sword magic. Looks like his sword magic ended up in a freaked-out accident when he unknowingly stabbed someone from behind! TRAGIC!
It's fun to watch Banana Split every late Saturday nights!
