7 reasons to consider buying Ford EcoSport

Over the years, Filipinos have developed a penchant for SUVs for a lot of reasons – versatility, capability, and space. Not to mention that modern-day SUVs have been equipped with technological features that enable a more interactive and safer driving experience.

Since it was first launched in the Philippines in 2014, the Ford EcoSport has become a familiar sight on city streets across the country, having gained wide appeal for its unmistakable combination of agility, affordability, and fuel efficiency of a compact car with ground clearance, flexibility, and spaciousness of an SUV.

This year, Ford is bringing the Ford EcoSport closer to Filipino drivers, particularly value-seeking customers who are looking to have an SUV as their first vehicle or those who are planning to upgrade from a sedan to an SUV. Here are seven reasons why the Ford EcoSport will give you the most bang for your buck:

It is a globally-renowned SUV

The EcoSport’s signature design, performance, and driver-assist features earned itself an outstanding reputation across the globe. To date, the EcoSport is sold in many countries and regions around the world, including the United States, Europe, Middle East, and Asia, and is enjoyed by customers for its versatility, fun-to-drive qualities, and efficiency.

It offers the right balance of power and efficiency

Equipped on EcoSport variants are either a 1.0L EcoBoost engine or a 1.5L engine, each offering the right balance of power and efficiency. The 1.0L EcoBoost engine has been a consistent ‘International Engine of the Year’ award recipient for many years. The Ford EcoSport also comes in the new 6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission, offering an enhanced driving experience with faster and smoother acceleration.

It commands presence on the road with its high ground clearance 

Drive worry-free with the EcoSport’s high ground clearance of 209mm that outclasses the average sedan, expanding its versatility to more diverse driving environments and road conditions.

It allows you to park safely with the rearview camera 

Parking has never been made easier with the EcoSport’s built-in rearview camera which automatically activates when shifting into reverse gear. This handy feature makes parking hassle-free and saves you time when travelling to different destinations.

It keeps you connected while staying safe on the road

The enhanced SYNC 3 system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto capability on the Ford EcoSport allows you to stay connected while your hands stay on the wheel and your eyes on the road. Use simple voice commands to make calls, listen to text messages, and play your favorite music. 

It is an interactive SUV with a touchscreen display 

The EcoSport is smarter than ever with its touchscreen display that allows you to access vehicle controls and settings while driving with the simple touch of your finger. Enjoy the EcoSport’s redefined interface and intuitive smartphone-like functions. Enjoy a 9-inch color touchscreen display with the EcoSport Trend.

It’s now made more affordable with the same amount of great features

The Ford EcoSport is now available at a starting price of PhP 799,000 or PhP 23,000 all-in low downpayment. With the new starting price, the EcoSport is now one of the best value-for-money SUVs in the market today, as well as a better option for customers looking for a sedan because of its new price point. For this price, customers can own an SUV that offers a world-renowned design, performance, versatility, and the Ford driving experience.

“We are happy to bring the Ford EcoSport closer to more Filipino customers this year with more competitive pricing but still retaining its quality design, standout look on the road, performance and capability, and segment-leading features all rolled into a fun-to-drive SUV,” shares Ryan Lorenzo, director for marketing and field sales operations, Ford Philippines.

Visit the Ford Philippines website or any Ford dealer to get the best deals for the Ford EcoSport today.

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4 features that make realme 9 a great 4G phone

06/22/2022

The realme 9 series is expanding yet again! Having recently launched, the realme 9 4G sandwiches itself between the more affordable realme 9i and the realme 9 Pro.

It’s an interesting build, that’s for sure. For one, it doesn’t have 5G which may be a turn-off for some users given that 5G is becoming more widely available and reliable but it does offset this by offering more-than-essential features that you’re more likely to use (and enjoy) on a daily basis, anyway. 

Modern design choices

A phone’s look and design may not exactly be essential but I’ve rarely encountered anyone who would choose a device, phone or otherwise, without taking design into consideration.

But we’re not just talking about colors, or at least not yet.

The realme 9 4G makes sure to keep up with today’s trends starting with rounded edges that make the phone very comfortable to grip. And it’s tiny, too.

It’s the lightest in the series and is slim enough to live comfortably in my pocket for a couple of hours.

We also have a pleasingly small and unintrusive punch-hole notch and an in-display optical fingerprint scanner similar to the top-of-the-line realme 9 Pro+.

Now on to colors, you can grab the realme 9 4G in either black, white, or the incredibly flashy Sunburst Gold which is what our unit came in.

I’ve heard from others that the black colorway is a bit prone to fingerprints but this yellow one isn’t, thankfully. Though a wipe down every so often wouldn’t hurt to keep that gold color shining.

The plastic back is flat and smooth but underneath is a texture that kind of resembles the look of bent or distorted metal.

And finally, a silver frame provides a nice neutral balance to the otherwise very loud color. I personally think this was a better decision rather than fully encasing the device in all yellow.

Binge-ready display

Everyone in the whole wide world probably uses their phone to watch videos. But in terms of entertainment, some features are better than others and the realme 9 4G has pretty great ones.

I already mentioned that it has AMOLED and, similar to the in-display fingerprint sensor, is a feature you’ll only find on the realme 9 Pro+. And it’s even brighter at 1000 nits.

It has a 90Hz refresh, too, which makes scrolling through menus and even playing some games more enjoyable.

At 6.4-inches, it doesn’t have the biggest display but it is ample enough for everyday use.  And being both thin and light, the realme 9 4G is comfortable to use even during long hours.

And finally, we have Widevine L1 certification so you can enjoy streaming your favorite shows or movies in Full HD goodness.

Its shortcoming? The single speaker. While it is pretty loud, the quality just isn’t what I would want when watching or playing.  I would personally opt for a nice pair of TWS buds or go wired since it does have a 3.5mm headphone jack

Big battery, fast charging

We have a 5000mAh battery on the realme 9 4G which is pretty standard. Much like my experience with other phones with the capacity, you should be able to achieve a whole day’s use without needing to top up.

But more than that, what I appreciate is that it remains a slim phone despite its big battery.

realme ships a 33W fast charger as well that promises 50% in just 30 minutes and a full charge in a little over an hour.

Shipped with Android 12

We are getting Android 12 features through the latest realme UI 3.0 software which the phone comes with out of the box.

I’m a fan of Android 12’s multiple productivity features so I’m glad to see that the realme 9 4G runs it and that we’re also guaranteed 2 years of software updates. For security patches, realme says it will receive updates for at least 3 years.

While it may not seem like a big thing, it’s definitely something to consider. With up to 2 years of software updates, you’ll be able to keep your phone longer and still have the latest software features, adding to its value as a device that can run long term.

What about its cameras?

Offering a triple camera system headlined by a 108-megapixel camera, the realme 9 4G’s cameras were able to produce sharp and detailed photos provided there’s enough light. It’s not the best in the series but it offers enough flexibility that you can get pretty great-looking photos in different scenarios.

With everything else the realme 9 4G offers, it’s not unexpected to find shortcomings in the camera department. The 108-megapixel main has its shining moments, definitely, and the setup would perform well as an everyday snapper.

Though if you are more serious about photography or videography, I would highly suggest spending a little more for the realme 9 Pro or the realme 9 Pro+.

Final thoughts

I’ll admit I first found the realme 9 4G a bit ambiguous, especially when put beside the rest of the members of the 9 series.

But after some time with it, I found that it’s a device that offers a really great set of features for a base model and, if paired with 5G, may end up with a higher price tag.

That being said, it’s easy to claim the realme 9 would be perfect for someone looking for a non-5G phone with pretty great entertainment features and a flashy, stand-out design.

The realme 9 4G is already available for PhP 14,999 and is available through realme’s authorized stores and Lazada PH. 

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