Honda Accord 3.0 VTEC V6
 Class: Executive Sedan
 Under the Hood: 3.0 DOHC 24-valve V6 (240 bhp, 288 Nm)
Price: 1,600,000.00

Each generation of the Honda Accord is perfection improved, and the latest one is no different.  Bigger, bolder, and better in everyway the new Honda Accord is leagues ahead of its competition in both performance and comfort.  The new 3.0-liter V6 engine can actually outgun a BMW 325i in straight line acceleration and still provide more a much more comfortable cabin.  The handling has been improved thanks to standard TCS or Traction Control as well as 16-inch alloy wheels.  Top notch materials and a bulletproof build quality round up this truly excellent car.

Hyundai Coupe FX
 Class: Compact Coupe
Under the Hood: 2.0 DOHC 16-valve inline-4 (140 bhp, 186 Nm)
Price: P 1,170,000

The biggest surprise this year has to be the Hyundai Coupe FX.  If there’s one reason why you should consider a Korean car, then it has to be this Ferrari look-alike.  Yet, despite the copied lines, the Coupe dishes out a truly spirited performance thanks to its sublime chassis.  The 2.0-liter engine may not make it the fastest car out there, but show the Coupe a twist or two, and it can dance.

Mazda 3 2.0 R
 Class: Compact Sedan
 Under the Hood: 2.0 DOHC 16-valve inline-4 (141 bhp, 181 Nm)
Price: P 915,000.00

Never has a car been designed with such focus.  The Mazda 3 has dispensed with all the faux wood and beige leather in favor of something truly sporty.  And it’s not just in the red dials or black on black interior either; it has the go to match the show.  The 3 has direct steering and braking—things usually taken for granted in this segment.  The standard equipment list is quite generous, and the asking price is a steal.  It’s getting quite popular too, that in the case you want one, you’ll unfortunately have to wait a month or two get yours.

Mercedes-Benz E240 Avantgarde
 Class: Luxury Sedan
 Under the Hood: 2.6 SOHC 18-valve V6 (177 bhp, 240 Nm)
Price: P 4,850,000.00

A good performer in every aspect, the E240 is the best-selling midsize luxury sedan in the world with over 50 percent of the market share.  And there’s no surprise why: it combines classic looks with bank vault build quality.  Unlike its rivals that promote sporty pretensions, the E240 Avantgarde is the perfect long distance cruiser with a refined engine/transmission combination.  The long-list of standard features including the sophisticated ESP or Electronic Stability Control and panoramic moon roof make it a very excellent choice for the top level executive.

Equipping the Honda Accord with a 240 bhp V6 engine does wonders to an already exemplary car. The solid construction and refined manners make it a winner.
Its world-class chassis and excellent pricing make the Hyundai Coupe FX a steal. This car will single-handedly change the cheap Korean car image.
Mazda puts the fun back in the compact sedan segment with the 3. Fully-loaded and excellently priced, the 3 certainly proves that being an everyday man need not be boring.
Comfortable, refined and well-mannered, the Mercedes-Benz E240 Avantgarde is the definitive symbol of success.

 

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