Chevrolet launches all-new Tracker crossover SUV in PH

This July 2021, Chevrolet Philippines confidently joins the highly competitive local crossover SUV segment with the official launch of its latest offering: the all-new Chevrolet Tracker.

“We are excited to introduce the all-new Chevrolet Tracker to the Philippine market. This highly acclaimed crossover is a welcome addition to our refreshed model portfolio. The Tracker continues Chevrolet’s tradition of producing highly-capable crossovers and highlights the brand’s unrelenting focus on growing market segments by offering stylishly designed vehicles loaded with customer-centric technology,” says Atty. Albert B. Arcilla, President and Chief Executive Officer of Chevrolet Philippines – TCCCI.

“The Tracker will appeal to Filipino customers who want more from their crossover SUV. Available in two feature-packed variants, the Tracker offers fuel efficiency, safety, comfort, convenience, and connectivity packaged in a practical and capable SUV,” adds Atty. Arcilla.

The Tracker is the latest model in Chevy’s new-generation, global SUV lineup and is named the best-selling utility vehicle in major Latin American markets, including Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina, and is making waves in China, one of the biggest markets for Chevrolet.

The new crossover SUV combines practical functionality, modern athletic design, intelligent connectivity features, refined engine technology, advanced safety features, and smart cargo space.

“Bringing the new Chevrolet Tracker to the Philippines represents a new chapter in the successful and ever-evolving Chevrolet crossover and SUV story that we started writing in 1935 with the Chevrolet Suburban Carryall, the world’s first SUV,” emphasized Christian Soemmer, President and Managing Director of GM Strategic Markets Alliances and Distributors. “And the Tracker with its attractive design and state of the art technical features is the living proof of our 85 years of crossover and SUV expertise.”

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the country, is introducing two Tracker model variants – the base Tracker LS priced at PhP 1,142,888.00 and the striking Tracker LT Redline Edition with an SRP of PhP 1,242,888.00.

A special introductory discount of PhP 30,000.00, regardless of mode of purchase, is available on the Tracker LS and LT Redline until September 30, 2021.

Signature Style Meets Modern Design

The all-new Tracker’s exterior and interior style draws from Chevrolet’s sporty DNA while also adopting the brand’s new and dynamic design philosophy.

Sharp, angular lines across its profile give the tracker a youthful countenance, while a U-shaped surface on the hood is a bold touch that lends well to the front’s overall design. Squared-off LED daytime running lights, which double as turn signals, further enhance the Tracker’s striking fascia.

 

The Tracker Redline Edition is upfront with design elements that celebrate the crossover SUV’s athletic demeanor. Strong black and red accents find themselves on the familiar front double grille, which is enhanced by a distinct horizontal red trim and a black Chevy bowtie emblem.

This design element continues on the car’s black heated side mirrors which have a bright L-shaped red trim, and its 17-inch black alloy rims feature eye-catching red accents.

Similar design elements are carried throughout the interior of the Redline Edition with an all-black dual cockpit and jet-black seats adorned with red double stitching.

The Tracker LS on the other hand offers a more playful, sporty lifestyle look and feel, with its two-toned jet black and captain blue interior.

Inspired by Chevrolet’s long history on the racetrack, the Tracker features sports-style driver and passenger seats that provide utmost comfort and support.

Exclusive to the Tracker Redline Edition is a large, sliding panoramic sunroof that allows drivers and passengers to enjoy natural light while in the comforts of a modern and well-appointed cabin; or fresh air when the weather outside is nice simply by flicking a switch.

The all-new Chevrolet Tracker is available in five (5) colors: Agate Red Metallic, Satin Steel Gray Metallic, Black Meet Kettle Metallic, Summit White, and Pow Zinga Metallic, a color exclusive to the LS variant.

Tech, Space, and More

The Chevrolet Tracker LT Redline is equipped with keyless entry allowing users to conveniently and safely unlock the vehicle. A modern keyless ignition also makes starting and stopping the car a thing of ease. It also features automatic climate control for added comfort and convenience.

Influenced by racing steering wheels, the all-new Tracker sports a flat-bottom, leather-wrapped, Bosch Electric Power Steering wheel with audio controls.

On the dashboard, attentions focus on the sleek, functional, floating 8-inch colored touchscreen that features the latest generation Chevrolet MyLink Infotainment System. It allows for smooth car and smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay compatibility that allows users to safely plot navigation, play music, read and send messages, and make phone calls using the vehicle’s controls or Siri.

The Tracker’s MyLink Infotainment System also offers Bluetooth connectivity, four (4) USB ports, and one (1) SD card reader slot.

The Tracker is designed to adapt to one’s lifestyle needs. It provides more than 20 smart storage solutions to keep things organized inside the car.

And with multiple seating configurations, including 60/40 split-folding rear seats, the new generation crossover SUV opens more room for more essential cargo.

Powerful Drive, Confident Rides

The Chevrolet Tracker is powered by a lightweight, new generation 1.0-liter 3-cylinder DOHC Ecotec Turbo engine, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, that delivers 116 horsepower at 5800 rpm and a maximum 175 Nm of torque at 1500-4200 rpm.

The all-new engine is packed with smart technologies, resulting in excellent performance and better fuel economy.

The Tracker has an Active Thermal Management System with an Electric Water Pump, Exhaust Gas Recirculation, and Variable Displacement Oil Pump, that make use of otherwise wasted energy to optimize engine performance and maintain engine temperature while expending lower battery power and fuel consumption.

The Water-Cooled Turbo Intercooler helps improve mechanical durability and lengthens the turbocharger’s life.

The Tracker has an intelligent Engine Start/Stop System that effectively helps reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.

Fully adapting to different traffic conditions, the discretionary Start/Stop function automatically shuts down the engine when the vehicle is running at low speed or is stationary.

It is agile in restarting the engine before the driver releases the brake pedal, ensuring that a smooth drive and vehicle performance are maintained and consistent.

The Tracker comes with a range of active and passive safety technologies including front and rear disc brakes, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Emergency Brake Warning, and Rollover Mitigation.

It’s also equipped with Enhanced Understeer Control, Mini Spare Detection, Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Traction Control System (TCS), Engine Drag Control (EDC), Panic Brake Assist (PBA), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Low Vacuum Brake Assist (LVBA), No Vacuum Brake Assist (NVBA), Fading Brake Assist (FBA), Torque Vectoring Brakes (TVBB), Engine Immobilizer, Anti-theft Alert System, Express-Up Window with Anti-Pinch function, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), driver, front passenger, and side airbags, ISOFIX system, electric heated side mirrors, and reverse camera with a wide 130-degree viewing angle.

The Tracker comes with the Chevrolet Complete Care package, which includes a 5-year warranty, automatic enrollment to the 24/7 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance for three (3) years, and immediate access to the 24/7 Chevy Hotline for convenient vehicle service and ownership needs.

The All-New Chevrolet Tracker is now available in all Chevrolet dealerships nationwide.

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5 benefits of having a laptop with OLED display

This is a sponsored article by ASUS Philippines.

Laptops these days not only get faster and faster, but they also come with more features to further improve usage. Some models significantly improve battery life while others concentrate on system cooling. Meanwhile, there are specific variants that really step up its display.

Such is the case with this ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED. It’s the same reliable device from the popular ZenBook series of laptops but features a special OLED display that comes with its own benefits and advantages from common LCD panels.

Should your next laptop have OLED display? Here are 5 benefits that could just be what you need to step up your laptop for productivity and leisure on the go.

More immersive viewing

With the ZenBook 13 OLED’s panel, you simply get better picture quality and immersive viewing as it produces a wider range of colors, better contrast, and wider viewing angles so you can still appreciate its full image quality even if you’re not seated directly in front of the screen.

You not only enjoy better selection of colors, but you also get more vivid hues that positively add to the experience. On top of that, the ASUS ZenBook comes with what it calls NanoEdge display and it basically means the bezels around its display are made to be as slim as possible, making images seem to pop out more.

The display also boasts HDR technology which shows a better dynamic range between light and dark areas. In simpler terms, you see more detail previously not defined in non-HDR panels.

Faithful color reproduction

You do get better picture quality overall, but this isn’t because the display over-saturates images and their colors. You get to appreciate more refined details because it shows the true colors of the scene when it was captured. What you basically get on OLED displays are true-to-life shades and natural colors.

For good measure, the screen of the ZenBook 13 OLED has been Pantone validated for color accuracy and has a cinema-grade color gamut so while watching movies, for example, the colors you see are exactly the colors or the vibe that the filmmaker wants you to see.

Flourishes under bright light

With up to 400 nits of brightness, users can still enjoy browsing images or watching videos even while outdoors or under heavy, direct lighting.

As someone who has been working at home and outside even before the pandemic, I personally value laptops with displays that could go bright as it’s simply frustrating when you’re out and couldn’t see a thing on your screen due to sunlight.

Lower power consumption

OLED panels consume less power because they do not need backlighting as LCD displays do. This means you can possibly spend more time on your laptop while drawing less power from the socket.

Additionally, if you’re worried about damaging your eyes due to prolonged exposure to the screen and its bright display, you’d be glad to know that it passed TÜV Rheinland certification meaning it emits lower blue light and is safer for the eyes.

More durable

It is also proven that OLED displays are more durable than LCD displays as they are not as sensitive to extreme temperatures and can be used in broader temperature ranges. This allows you to be able to work and finish your tasks whether you’re working outdoors under a bright sun or even in really cold locations.

Purchasing the ZenBook 13 OLED also comes with ASUS OLED Care to prevent burn-in issues and further ensure that your display is working in top condition.

Final thoughts

Of course, there are also downsides to having an OLED display — it’s generally more expensive to manufacture and really sensitive to water splashes. Although, the cons outweigh the pros especially if you need a display with sharp details and true-to-life color either for work or play.

With our time using an OLED-equipped laptop, our workflow became more efficient in terms of color grading and playing games has been a really immersive experience. To know more about the ZenBook 13 OLED, you may watch our video review below or visit the product listing here.

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