Mitsuoka Like

2011 Mitsuoka Like

With the inception of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV (an electric vehicle based on the Mitsubishi i), and PSA Peugeot Citroen readies for the rebadged versions such as the i0n and the C-Zero, it seems that Mitsuoka is joining the OEM bandwagon as it released the i MiEV-based Like electric vehicle.

Like (Japanese: Raiku, 雷駆) is Mitsuoka's first electric vehicle that was based on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. The front view of the Like is a different point of view because it's part of Mitsuoka's tradition to redesign cars out from existing ones such as the March-based Viewt, or the Corolla-based Galue 2-04. One glance at the Like's front view and you may be shocked by its eccentric face.

With the eccentric view, the Like is powered with the Mitsubishi YF41 electric engine. It operates at the power output of 64PS/3,000-6,000rpm and the torque output of 18.4kg-m/0-2,000rpm. The charge outlet for the Like hybrid can be about 100-200V, so its best to plug it in the right outlet.

My thoughts about the Like:

The Mitsubishi i MiEV-based Mitsuoka Like has an eccentric front view but with the heart of a true eco car becuase this is Mitsuoka's first electric vehicle designed for Mother Nature. I might think of it as a crowning glory of electric vehicles but the Like is the most eccentric electric vehicle designed for someone special...

Photo: Mitsuoka Motor Co., Ltd.

Are you the 1-Series M Coupe?!

This...is...fabulous!

Terrific! The true look of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe is shown in the clip!

How can I react if the 1-Series M Coupe will be revealed at the NAIAS next month?

Learn more at:

www.m-power.com

Well, guess I had fun with my mock-up of the BMW 1 M Coupe test mule at Forza 3 (actually an ordinary BMW 1 Coupe kitted with aero parts and designed to look like the 1 M Coupe mule)

A BMW 1 Series M Coupe Prototype at Forza 3? Nein, someone designed it...

Tongue Tarang Tongue for 12-08-10 (and Melai's tips to avoid being snatched during Christmas shopping)

Here's the Tongue Tarang Tongue from the December 8 episode of Banana Split:

Pinoy: Ang laki ng chips
Spanish: Nachong Macho

Pinoy: Nilait
Japanese: Kinucha

Pinoy: Nagbabasa ng pabaliktad
Spanish: Atras abante

Pinoy: Naglalasing
Japanese: Tumotoma

Pinoy: Erich Gonzales
Spanish: Katorse

Pinoy: Asong nagkakakalkal
Japanese: Hokkai-dog

Pinoy: Pampatuan
Spanish: Di inosente

Pinoy: Maraming nainom
Japanese: Yamoshasumuka

Oh, and I almost forgot, for those who don't want to get snatched by snatchers during Christmas shopping times, our favorite problem solver, Melai Cantiveros, is here for top 5 tips in M3: Melai Mo Magwork

5. Place a dumbbell on your bag so when snatched, the snatcher can't escape due to the dumbbell's weight!

4. Wear pocket-less pants and hide your wallet on a secret pocket

3. Your jewelries and accessories can be placed at your dog so the dog will scare the snatcher!

2. Dress yourself in reverse!

1. Add an alarm on your bag (but not a wang-wang!)

Rally-ready Megane RS a go!

2010 Renault Megane RS

I love the new Renault Sport Megane since I tried it on Forza Motorsport 3 as one of the DLC cars from the past (and now included in the Forza 3 Ultimate Collection) because of its technology inspired from the Formula One. It seems that the Renault Sport Megane takes on a new role as the tarmac rally package, known as the Renault Sport Megane N4, has just been fleshed out.

2010 Renault Megane RS N4

With pricing remains unknown, the Renault Sport Megane has everything made for tarmac rally purposes only!

It seems that somebody playing Forza 3 are trying to replicate the design of the Megane RS N4 and take it for a virtual spin! Good luck replicating your Megane RS on Forza 3! Hope I'll check if this one is on the storefront...

In partial terms of "Omotenashi"

Omotenashi, Japanese for hospitality, is the main concept of the new Nissan Teana J32. Since the Nissan Teana debuted in the Philippines since the PIMS 2010, the word "omotenashi" has been spread for those who want to take a glimpse on this new premium midsize sedan.

Now, according to an article from Top Gear Philippines, Nissan Motor Philippines, Inc. debuted a 3.5L V6 version of the Nissan Teana, and the pricing is just under the 2 million peso mark due to the JPEPA partnership. How's that for the word Omotenashi?

Most people looking for fuel efficiency can go for the 2.5L variant but for those looking for more of a "Brougham VIP", can go for the 3.5L variant. See if they care...

Your Tongue Tarang Tongue for 12-06-10

Here's the Tongue Tarang Tongue joke from the December 6 episode of ABS-CBN's Banana Split;

Pinoy: Madumi
Spanish: Duminador! Duminador!

Pinoy: Nakaka-umay
Japanese: Kami Sawa

Pinoy: Padala ni Mister
Spanish: Door to Door!

Pinoy: Matakaw
Japanese: Mashiba

Pinoy: Mabilisan lang
Spanish: Panandale! Panandale!

Pinoy: Matanda na
Japanese: Mahonda

Pinoy: Hinalikan ang boy
Spanish: Besame Muchacho

Pinoy: Maraming mga Lolo at Lola
Japanese: Gurami-Rami

Too darn funny. Like Ted (Jason Francisco) licked the wrong one (thought it was liver spread, but it was poop!) on The Amazing Microwave Pandesal Rangers, or Rizza Masahista (RR Enriquez) bringing in her duplicate copy of Rizza herself!

SM5 V6 2.5!

On December 3, 2010, Renault-Samsung Motors launched the much awaited flagship grade for the premium midsize sedan known as the SM5 (now also in Europe as the Renault Latitude). For those who reside in Korea, you're in luck because there was a Nissan-sourced VQ 2.5-litre V6 engine found on the Nissan Skyline and Teana added in the engine choice. Now, Korean customers can choose either an entry level 2.0L variant or the new flagship 2.5L V6 variant for the new SM5.

This is Korea's first. The first Korean sedan to be fitted with the 2.5L V6 engine sourced from a Japanese car company.

However, even when fitted with the new V6 engine on the new SM5, its still can't beat the Kia K5 because of the performance index.

Scoop (Korean only):

http://www.megaauto.com/newcar/carinfo_body.php3?carinfoid=46421&family_id=icomes&menu_id=472&val=&Nstep=2&beforeyear=&frame_id=5&frame_url=list/drive.php3?id=52854