Kai Sotto gets a Toyota Super Grandia Elite

MANILA: Filipino athlete Kai Zachary Sotto recently purchased a Toyota Super Grandia Elite.

The unit that the 22-year-old member of the Koshigaya Alphas bought was released in Toyota Silang in Cavite. As seen on Facebook, Sotto — one of the tallest Filipinos to ever play basketball professionally — was seen holding the key used for ceremonial unit turnovers.

So, what can the Filipino baller enjoy inside the Toyota Super Grandia Elite? Here are some details about the full-sized van’s top-of-the-line trim.

Vehicle specifications

The Toyota Super Grandia Elite has the following measurements:

Overall Dimensions (length, width, height; in millimeters [mm>)	5,300 x 1,970 x 1,990
Wheelbase (in mm)	3,210
Seating Capacity	10

While the vehicle looks small beside a towering Sotto, the player can still fit inside the vehicle as the latter offers a spacious cabin, complemented by its long wheelbase as well as captain chairs with butterfly headrests and ottoman fitted in the middle row.

Its interior has luxurious finishes that come in the form of wood and leather appointments — ensuring that the cager rides in comfort and style.

Should he decide to “psych” himself up before a game or practice, he can just listen to his preferred jams by using the eight-inch infotainment system (with Android Auto, Apple Carplay and Bluetooth connectivity) linked to a six-speaker set-up.

Should Sotto decide to drive his newly-purchased unit, he can enjoy the following amenities:

• Two-way adjustable (tilt/telescopic) multi-functional steering wheel
• Optitron meter gauge
• Push start button

Just like Sotto, the Toyota Super Grandia Elite is not short in terms of performance.

Under the vehicle’s bonnet is the 1GD-FTV (four-cylinder in-line type double overhead cam, 16-valve 2.8-liter, diesel-fed) engine that can dish out:

Maximum output (in horsepower)	174
Peak torque (in Newton-meters)	450

Power is sent to wheels smoothly via the six-speed automatic transmission.

Guaranteeing the halts and decelerations for the Toyota Super Grandia Elite are the ventilated disc brakes (with anti-locking system) on all four wheels.

These are among the safety and security features that will keep Sotto — as well as other owners of the vehicle — safe and secure.

• Blind spot monitoring
• Rear cross traffic alert
• Panoramic view monitor
• Vehicle stability with brake assist 
• Hill start assist
• Toyota Vehicle Security System
• Airbags (front, side, knee, and curtain)

With prices ranging between P3.297-P3.312 million, the Toyota Super Grandia Elite can be had in the following color options:

• White Pearl Crystal Shine
• Silver Metallic 2
• Gray Metallic
• Luxury Pearl Toning
• Black 3

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