The term “Humblebrag” didn’t just become a buzzword for no reason sometime back.
The American Dialect Society voted it as 2011’s “most useful” word. Why? Millennials, that’s why.
The term and practice became the norm for Generation Y on social media, as they are known to flex ‘em price tags on the ‘gram with photos of their fancy shoes and clothing flooding their timelines.
That Balenciaga kicks may be cool, but nothing beats flexing your own set of wheels.
Purchasing a car, especially for the millennial professional, is the perfect way to show off that you can splash the dough. And none better for you to flaunt in style and take it a little bit further than by purchasing a slick brand spanking new SUV.
Among many neat reasons why these powerful vehicles are perfect for the family, the barkada, or your office colleagues, SUVs certainly are the go-to rides for your next road trip.
(And trust us, even if you’ll be planning to use these mechanical beasts for your everyday city driving, you won’t be disappointed.)
Here are 5 top SUV picks perfect for a millennial.
1. Toyota Fortuner
The number 1 best selling SUV in the country. With its lowest price of P1 607 000, the spacious Fortuner can provide seating for seven persons.
The Fortuner has two new diesel engine variants, 2.4-liter, and 2.8-liter. It is expected to produce higher output. There’s also a version that runs on gasoline, a G variant that works on a 2.7-liter Dual VVT-i engine.
Safety is also the best asset of the Fortuner. These includes Stability Control, Active Traction Control, and Hill-Start assist control for the V variants.
The new Fortuner retails up to seven colors Freedom White, Silver Metallic, Gray Metallic, Phantom Brown Metallic, Attitude Black Mica, Avant-Garde Bronze Metallic and White Pearl Crystal Shine.
2. Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Reliability and toughness, the formula for the Montero Sport for greatness. Its signature “Dynamic Shield” is prominent on its appearance. The Montero’s exterior is equipped with LED headlamp and accentuating taillights.
Seats are wrapped in luxurious leather, not just spacious but very comfortable as well. The dashboard has a 6.75-inch touchscreen that is capable of giving information and entertainment or infotainment system.
The power of the Mitsubishi Montero Sport comes from its all-new 24.L four-cylinder DOHC 16V MIVEC VG Turbocharged clean diesel power plant.
3. Toyota Rush
With its price point below one million pesos, Toyota Rush is ultimately a competitor for top SUVs in the country. Not only for its low price tag but it also comes best in competing with its design both interior and exterior and its engine.
This affordable vehicle is powered by a 1.5-liter Dual VVT-I gasoline engine plus it has a 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmission.
The Toyota Rush is one deserving flexing SUV.
4. Hyundai Tucson 2019
Run by either 2.0L 4-cylinder engine or 2.4L 4-cylinder powertrain that generates 164 hp, 204 Nm of torque and 181 hp, 237 Nm torque respectively plus its 6-speed automatic transmission A/T, Hyundai Tucson 2019 belongs to this top five.
Hyundai Tucson also comes with upgraded technology, not to mention the makeover it has gone through.
The vehicle added additional slat making it four slats in total.
5. Mazda CX-5 2019 (Upgraded)
The 2019 Mazda CX-5 2019 doesn’t have much of the changes in terms of its outside look but the automaker took its time and effort reinventing the interior while adding new technology to keep up and be handy to its owner.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are a thing to mention in this vehicle along with the redefined switches and dials.
Mazda CX-5 also offered its new climate control panel for the comfortable experience it gives.
It is powered by either a 2.2L SkyActiv-D with 175 Ps or 2.0L, 155 PS.
These vehicles are a class of their own and the money you’ll be spending with will surely be worth it. Comfortable, classy, spacious, name it. SUVs are almost perfect for all seasons.