Maxus T60 boasts British heritage with an entry-level price

Maxus Philippines has just launched in the country the T60 pickup truck. Fronting its British heritage proudly together with the automotive expertise of SAIC Motor, the T60 comes in three variants in both 4×2 and 4×4 models.

Classified as a midsize pickup, it boasts that it’s currently the longest and widest in its class. This simply means there’s more room when you’re transporting cargo or even passengers.

The front fascia is dominated by a large grille with vertical bars playing as background for its logo in the middle. A pair of LED headlamps with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) then flank the 4×4 Elite variant and look rather prominent themselves.

According to the company, the T60 is aimed to address the transportation of people, cargo, or a combination of both in any road condition. Through the T60, Maxus is offering a pickup truck with useful features at an entry-level price.

Under the hood, the T60 is powered by a 2.8-liter diesel engine with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Drive Mode Select which is then mated to a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. It outputs 150PS of power at 3400rpm with a torque of 360Nm at 1600-2800rpm. As you have seen, it’s powerful enough to pull a tractor.

Standard features of the T60 include an infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink, rear camera and rear sensors, rain-sensing wipers, cruise control, rear air conditioning vents, plus a wading depth of 800mm.

The top of the line 4×4 Elite, however, comes with LED headlamps with DRLs, Electronic Stabilization Program, power driver seat adjustments, push-start ignition, a larger 10-inch monitor for the infotainment system, and automatic air conditioning.

As for safety, the T60 is equipped with tire pressure monitoring system, front airbags, ISOFIX seats, and an immobilizer.

The company says that the T60 is one of the few models in the pick-up segment with a 5 year warranty (or 100,000 kms, whichever comes first). Moreover, the aftersales services are set to the “maximum” with a periodic maintenance service (PMS) interval schedule of the first 5,000 kms and every succeeding 15,000 kms or once a year, whichever comes first.

According to the company, this is more convenient and more cost-efficient compared to the industry-standard 5,000-km PMS interval. Maxus Philippines also offers a 24/7 emergency roadside assistance, a pick-up and delivery service for customers, and on-site servicing for corporate fleet accounts.

Pricing for the Maxus T60 are as follows:

  • 4×2 Pro MT – PhP 948,000
  • 4×2 Pro AT – PhP 1,028,000
  • 4×4 Elite AT – PhP 1,278,000
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ASUS ROG Ally: The handheld gaming device to be excited about, priced

06/10/2023

The ASUS ROG Ally is a handheld device that aims to provide an immersive gaming experience and stands as a strong competitor to the Steam Deck. We’ve had the chance to attend a technical seminar held by ROG Philippines and here’s what you can expect on this device once it becomes officially available here in the Philippines.

Display and design

It boasts a 7-inch Full HD IPS touchscreen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, ensuring sharp and vibrant visuals. With a high 120Hz refresh rate and a quick 7ms response time, the ROG Ally offers smooth and responsive gameplay, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

I was able to play Forza Horizon 5 on it and the visuals are a lot smoother than playing at home on my 60Hz TV. And the additional capability to connect to ROG’s XG mobile — an external GPU with additional ports for input — makes the Ally all the more flexible as you can go for bigger displays for better immersion.

In terms of build quality, the device features Corning Gorilla Glass DXC and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, providing durability and protection against scratches and accidental damage. The body comes with a textured finish to ensure good grip during usage and its white color, to me, closely resembles a PS5’s DualSense controller.

Internal specs

ASUS offers two variants: the ROG Ally and the ROG Ally Extreme. The ROG Ally is equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z1 4nm CPU with 6 cores and 12 threads, along with an AMD Radeon GPU featuring 4 compute units (CUs) and 2.8 Teraflops of graphics performance. It also comes with a 256GB PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD for fast and ample storage.

On the other hand, the ROG Ally Extreme variant aims to take gaming performance to the next level with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme CPU boasting 8 cores and 16 threads. It also features AMD Radeon Graphics with 12 CUs, delivering an impressive 8.6 Teraflops of graphics performance. Additionally, it offers a larger 512GB PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD for increased storage capacity.

Both variants come with 16GB LPDDR5 6500MT/s dual-channel RAM, enabling smooth multitasking and efficient gaming performance. The ROG Ally emphasizes audio quality with its two stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos support, Hi-Res audio certification, and AI noise-canceling technology — ensuring an immersive and high-quality audio experience. Biometric security is provided by a fingerprint scanner, allowing for quick and secure access to the device.

Other noteworthy features include Aura Sync support, allowing users to synchronize the device’s lighting effects with other compatible ASUS peripherals. The inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone/mic audio jack enables easy connection of headphones or external audio devices. And as mentioned earlier, the ROG XG Mobile Interface provides additional connectivity options, allowing users to connect external devices for enhanced gaming experiences.

In terms of ports, the device offers a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port that supports DisplayPort and DC power delivery, providing versatile connectivity options. Additionally, it includes a UHS-II microSD card slot for expandable storage.

The ROG Ally is powered by a 40WHr 4-cell Li-Ion battery and supports 65W USB-C charging, offering decent battery life and quick charging capabilities. With its compact dimensions of 28.0 x 11.1 x 2.12 ~ 3.24cm and a weight of 608g, the ROG Ally is designed to be portable and convenient for gaming on the go.

Vs Steam Deck

Compared to the Steam Deck, the ASUS ROG Ally has the advantage of a higher refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and a more responsive gaming experience. Additionally, the ROG Ally Extreme variant offers a more powerful GPU with 12 CUs and 8.6 Teraflops of graphics performance, surpassing the capabilities of the Steam Deck.

These features, along with its advanced audio technology, expandability, and biometric security, make the ASUS ROG Ally a compelling option for gamers seeking a high-performance handheld gaming device.

Price in the Philippines

The price for the ROG Ally in the Philippines is still under embargo, but the company promises it’s going to be a very competitive price point for what it offers. Stay tuned for the official announcement of its price.

 

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Availability & Pricing
The Ryzen Z1 Extreme-equipped model is now available at PhP 43,995, while the ROG Ally model with the Ryzen Z1 processor will be available this August for PhP 39,995.

Both models will have 512 GB storage and 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and is available at ASUS and ROG Concept Stores. 

The first 100 buyers of the Ally will get a chance to obtain the handheld’s perfect accessories set —  The ROG Ally Travel Case and Gaming Charger Dock worth PhP 6,000 when they register here.

For gamers looking to purchase online, visit ASUS’ newest e-shop or get it through Shopee’s 6 months 0% interest SPayLater installment plan plus free shipping from July 20 – 31, 2023.
The ROG Ally offers a two-year ASUS International Warranty with ASUS Premium Care to feel secure with ASUS’ nine-step exclusive preventive maintenance program.

A special pop-up booth in One Bonifacio High Street Mall for the ROG ALLY will also be present from July 21-30, 2023. Special ROG merch and prizes will be given away so make sure to follow the ASUS Republic of Gamers on all social media channels to get exciting updates.

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