Fortunate Cars that Drove Kathryn and Daniel to Places

MANILA: Teen lovers or just friends! This question pops out every now and then in the mind of fellow Filipinos. Kathryn Bernrnado and Daniel Padilla have been long confusing their fans, in regard to their relationship status. Sometimes you feel, they are just two friends working together, and then out of nowhere a tweet pops out on your notification window(#PSYPagtuwidSaNakaraan), messing your mind once again. Kathryn and Daniel share a long history, having shared on-screen space in three TV series and four movies, some closeness is deemed to bud. Further giving air to this speculation are the recent tweets exchanged between the teen superstars, bringing bundles of joy for their fans. Like you, we too are confused about the actual chemistry the two stars shares, but what we do know is the chemistry their car collection share. Crazy for cars, both Kathryn and Daniel owes few but top-in-league four wheelers. Let’s have a look at the cars these stars love to ride and find out whether their so-called love interest gets reflected in their car selection or not. Kathryn’s car interests-

• Toyota Hiace Grandia – First in the line is a full-size minivan from the house of Toyota. For Kathryn, this car holds a special place in her heart, as she used her long time savings to get this minivan customized from Atoy Customs. Currently, Toyota offers this minivan in three variants, Commuter, Super Grandia and GL Grandia. All the three trim levels are motivated by the same 2.5L diesel, 4-cylinder, in-line 16V DOHC Turbocharged engine, producing the maximum power of 102 hp @ 3,600 rpm and maximum torque of 260 NM @1,600-2,400 rpm. Its sleek exterior design, airy interior and a generous amount of storage make Toyota Hiace a complete package. Hiace holds a price tag ranging from Php 1,238,000- Php1,995,000.

• Lexus 300h – Second in the queue is a Lexus that finds its place in Kathryn’s garage. Unlike the Hiace, it is a compact SUV that can take you to places, you ever desired. Currently, Lexus is offering a brand new 2015 Lexus NX, that is available in two trim levels- Turbo and F-Sport. With the same power-packed engine, the two offers a thrilling ride. Under the hood resides a 2.0L 4-inline cylinder DOHC engine that churns out a maximum power measuring 235 hp @ 4800-5600 rpm with a maximum torque of 350 Nm @ 1650-4000 rpm. The price range for the new Lexus starts from Php 3,908,000, though a bit heavy on the pocket; it holds the power to satisfy you to the fullest. Daniel Padilla car interest -

• 2013 Dodge Challenger – Both Kathryn and Daniel love to spend heavy bucks on cars, another example supporting this fact is the 2013 Dodge Challenger, which he gifted to himself on his birthday. Challenger is a masculine car, perfect for a long road trip. 2013 Challenger is offered in various trim levels (SXT, SXT plus, Rallye Redline), housing engines ranging from 3.6L Pentastar V6, 5.7L V8 and 6.7L V8.The base model includes amenities like automatic climate control, power windows, CD player, and power driver’s seat. A Boston Acoustics premium sound system, HID headlamps, a navigation system, and in-car wireless Internet through a plug-in cell-network data dongle, are some of the features in the upper line-up. This retro themed 2013 challenger holds a price range starting from Php 3,250,000.

• Ford Mustang – Recently added to the collection, Daniel and Kathryn were spotted leaving the airport in a Black Mustang. Ford Mustang is a household name for a muscle car, it is offered in a 2-seater and a 2+2 seater coupe body. The new generation Mustang has two power options: 5.0L DOHC Ti-VCT V8 engine and a 3.7L DOHC Ti-VCT V6 engine. The former one generates 414 hp and 529 Nm, while the latter one sports 301 hp of power and 380 Nm of torque. This great car compliments driver’s need for speed. Ford Philippines sells three variants of the Mustang ranging from Php 2,499,000 to Php 2,999,000.

Closure – So, what do you think? We know what’s going on in your mind. Don’t be disappointed; what if they don’t share the same car interests, what if one likes big, sophisticated car and the other one is crazy for performance cars. Haven’t you heard the saying ‘Opposites Attracts’, maybe this distention in their personal choice brings them closer in real life.

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