After a long bump gaps of years of not showing a single shadow, Isuzu Philippines Corporation is now kicking back at the market its “best-ever Alterra model” in their SUV family, the 2013 ISUZU Alterra Cruiser X. Reported as packed with even more premium features while “offering the best size value in the country’s SUV segment”.

The new features that the Urban Cruiser X received are said to be the best of the best of the Alterras yet. To name some of the new features package within the Cruiser is the model’s Best Package which is an entertainment for Kenwood, featurig a DNX380BT audio/video head unit with a built-in wide touch panel monitor, an iPod direct connector, an integration of Bluetooth connectivity, CMPEG capability, and an SD card reader, these are packed in the newly 2013 ISUZU Alterra Cruser X. The occupants who happens to be at the back have an additional black high-definition LCD monitors, mounted exactly at the headrest level. The system has also been integrated with a ready-navigation device as a dealer-option.

The 2013 ISUZU Alterra Cruser X’s exterior is likewise as decent as its interior, with also a newly added features including rugged but elegant front chin, a European-inspired rear chin spoiler plus a reflector, smoked headlamps, redesigned foglamp garnishes that sport sharper edges,black step-boards, attractive yet functional rear spoiler integrated with high-mount LED stop lamps that have clear lenses, and a combination of smoked taillgiht clusters with chrome accents.

The Alterra Cruiser X’s engine has the tank capacity of 76 liters, with the displacement of 2,999 cc, with the compression ratio of 17.5:1. On its chassis, it has an independent suspension of Double Wishbone with Torsion Bar Springs and Stabilizer Bar at the front, on the rear it has a Flex Ride MOVE Suspension, Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs with Telescopic Shock Absorber; its brakes at the both front and back has ventilated discs, whic put the wheels on hold on the ground; it comes with a 16-inch alloy, Gun Metal Finish, not the literal gun by the way; has a steering type of Rack and Pinion, with collapsible steering column, coated in black leather. These is just what defines the Alterra Cruiser X. Not just that, the transmission of of the Cruiser X in AT is a 4-speed wise while in MT is 5-speed Manual.

More on the inside, it is air conditioned, with full mode control, with keyless entry ignition. Speaking with its safetiness and security, it has a dual SRS airbags, equipped with G-sensor, an anti-theft immobilizer system which automatically locks your vehicle when it detects robbery, has a back up camera, and a large high mount of stop lamp.

“The ISUZU Alterra has built a reputation for its combination of utility and luxury, or performance and fuel efficiency, of reliability and of styling,” said the IPC President Ryoji Yamzaki. True enough, the 2013 ISUZU Alterra Cruiser X is poised to set the standard full-size SUV class. This vehicle is available in Cebu, just go to your favorite automobile branches.

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