Running for almost two decades with 11 seasons and 17 editions since it was launched in 2005, there’s definitely no doubt that “Pinoy Big Brother” is one of the most highly successful reality shows in the country. Through the years, it has introduced hundreds of individuals from different walks of life and parts of the archipelago and of the world who willingly imparted to us their inspiring and amusing stories and impressed us with their fortitude and authenticity.
Let’s take a quite long trip down memory lane as we recall the “Big Winners” of the previous editions who endeared multitudes of Kapamilya viewers.
Nene Tamayo, PBB Season 1
Tagged by her fellow housemates as “Kumander Nene” due to her past military background as the first ROTC Corps Commander in the University of the East, as well as her tough persona and enduring stamina in every task they had to accomplish, Romblon-native Jennivev “Nene” Tamayo astounded us with the exceptional leadership skills and admirable personality that she exuded.
Attesting to her courage was when she and Big 4 Cassandra Ponti and Uma Khouny stood against Big Brother after he allowed their housemate Jayson Gainza to do a voluntary exit because of a difficult task that put their friendship to the test. It was later on revealed that it was just part of Kuya’s final challenge for them.
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She may not have pursued a showbiz career just like the majority of her batchmates, but Nene has found success in being a food business owner and a mom to her teenage unico hijo, Tonyo, in the past years.
Keanna Reeves, PBB Celebrity Edition 1
She might have been criticized and misjudged because of the controversy she was involved in prior to her entrance into the show business, but Janet Derecho Duterte, or more popularly known by her screen name “Keanna Reeves”, proved that she is more than what society used to perceive her to be.
Being one of the eldest members of their batch, she became a mother figure inside the house, which won the admiration of her housemates and the viewers, apart from her being genuine. She also became a good and trustworthy friend to them, especially to her fellow housemate Rustom Padilla, who’s now “BB Gandanghari,” as she intently listened and expressed her high respects to him when the latter shocked the nation with his confession that he’s gay.
Apart from her food and beauty product business, Keanna has also remained active in showbiz, with the iWantTFC original series “Hoy, Love You!” (2021-2022) being her latest project under ABS-CBN.
Kim Chiu, PBB Teen Edition 1
Before being hailed as the “Chinita Royalty” and one of the most in-demand actresses in the country, Kim Chiu was a simple lass from Cebu who used to only dream of helping her family and making it big in the entertainment scene. And she indeed succeeded, as she was able to captivate us with her authentic and bubbly personality and mesmerizing beauty.
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While inside the house, she was able to establish rapport with her housemates, so their edition ended without her getting nominated even once. Aside from enthralling us with her singing skills and flexibility, the love triangle formed among her and housemates Mikee Lee and Gerald Anderson also brought kilig vibes to spectators.
After her victorious stint in PBB, Kim staggeringly rose to stardom and went on to become one of the most illustrious and biggest stars of ABS-CBN. She has appeared in a slew of teleseryes and films through which she’s able to showcase her versatility as an actress, host, and performer. At present, she keeps herself busy with “It’s Showtime” and “ASAP” as one of their mainstays, along with her other personal and career endeavors.
Bea Saw, PBB Season 2
Fondly called by her housemates as “Mommy Bea” due to her compassionate and motherly nature, Bea Saw is adored for her sunny disposition, innate charm, and diplomatic approach towards various situations.
Thus, we were all dumbfounded when the Filipino-Taiwanese beauty from Baao, Camarines Sur, figured in scorching spats with her housemates Wendy Valdez and Maricris Dizon, which resulted in the latter’s forced eviction after her indirect threat of stabbing her. Who would forget one of her intense confrontations with Maricris, wherein she uttered one of the most unforgettable and spiciest lines ever heard in Philippine TV history, “Alam mo ‘yang respeto, hindi mo ‘yan ini-impose, ini-earn ‘yan! And your age, act your age!”
Because of her natural charisma, Bea was able to score supporting roles in some local blockbuster romantic flicks after winning the regular Season 2 and had her hosting debut as the official “Kuyarazzi” for “PBB Updates” of the succeeding edition. At the present, she’s a happy wife to her husband, Rocky Tan, and a hands-on mom to their three adorable daughters.
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Ruben Gonzaga, PBB Celebrity Edition 2
He might not be familiar to a lot of viewers, but Ruben was actually famous in Davao as a member of ABS-CBN Davao’s group of comedians called “Joke Squad,” as well as worked as a stand-up comedian in various comedy bars.
Due to his vibrant personality, he was able to develop rapport with his housemates, which helped pave the way for him to snag the most coveted Big Winner title. This made him the first-ever male champion following Nene Tamayo, Keanna Reeves, Kim Chiu, and Bea Saw.
After his successful stint in PBB, Ruben appeared in some teleseryes of ABS-CBN, such as the highly talked about series “May Bukas Pa” (2009) and “Halik” (2018).
Ejay Falcon, PBB Teen Edition Plus
Prior to charming us with his good looks and wowing us with his acting chops in the series and movies that he starred in over the years, the “Promdi Hottie ng Mindoro” initially caught our attention in the “Teen Edition Plus.”
Aside from his journey as a housemate, we also followed his journey in finding his estranged biological French father with the help of PBB and the support of his adoptive father. He may have not have found what he was looking for, but Ejay was able to find the path that he was really meant to be – becoming an actor.
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He appeared in several TV shows and movies after stepping out of Bahay ni Kuya, with his portrayals of young Rigor in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” and Elias in “Nag-aapoy na Damdamin” (2023) being his most recent acting projects under ABS-CBN. Ejay seems to have been living a busy life outside showbiz, as he’s the incumbent vice governor of Oriental Mindoro, a Philippine Air Force Reservist, and a husband to his longtime partner Jana Roxas. He recently earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a major in Local Government Administration from the University of Makati.
Melai Cantiveros, PBB Double Up
There’s absolutely no doubt that Melai Cantiveros is one of the most notable housemates that ever graced the PBB house. Because of her upbeat personality, hilarious expressions, and natural sense of humor, it was not hard for her housemates and the viewers to love and root for her. Just in case you’ve already forgotten or missed it, it was she who popularized the utterance “char,” which many people have adopted in their daily exchanges.
Along with the whopping prizes as the Big Winner, the “Inday Kengkay ng General Santos City” also took with her the heart of her housemate and now husband, Jason Francisco. They tied the knot in December 2013 and are now proud and happy parents to their adorable and talented daughters, Amelia Lucille and Stella Rosalind.
Her showbiz career keeps on flourishing as the years go by, as she has been bestowed with projects that enabled her to develop and showcase her comedic, acting, and hosting skills. At present, she’s part of the host lineup of TV programs “Magandang Buhay” and “Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11” and the sole host of the online talk show “Kuan On One.”
James Reid, PBB Teen Clash of 2010
Another notable alumnus of PBB is James Reid, who was able to captivate audiences with his irresistible charm and impressive talent, making him an easy favorite and eventually the Big Winner of this edition.
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Probably unbeknownst to many, he actually almost didn’t make it at least on the Big Night nor the Big 6 since he used to be on the verge of getting forced evicted twice due to his poor health condition. However, it was indeed really meant for him, as he got better in the long run and was able to keep pace with his housemates.
James pursued his showbiz career, boasting well-loved films and top-rating series under his belt. He starred in two ABS-CBN series entitled “On the Wings of Love” (2015) and “Till I Met You” (2016), in which he was paired with his former on-and-off-screen sweetheart Nadine Lustre.
Along with ex-housemate and best friend Bret Jackson, they founded the record label Careless, through which he’s able to unravel his authentic self and achieve more creative freedom in the songs he releases.
Slater Young, PBB Unlimited
Dubbed “The Hotshot Engineer of Cebu”, Slater was the first male regular housemate to snag the Big Winner crown after besting 29 other housemates. Living a quiet and comfortable life as the heir of a construction firm in the said province, he still decided to join the competition to be able to know himself more and discover his weaknesses and strengths.
During his stint, he became close friends with openly lesbian housemate Divine Maitland-Smith, which stirred speculations about a possible romantic bond between them. They later denied it and insisted that they were just friends. He also got embroiled in a heated altercation with house player Paco Evangelista because of a task.
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Slater appeared in a number of ABS-CBN dramas after PBB but eventually decided to focus on his own lightweight concrete manufacturing business. He has since then been based in Cebu and got married to his lifestyle blogger girlfriend, Kryz Uy. They now have three adorable sons, namely Scott Knoa, Seven Kai, and Saxon Kent.
Myrtle Sarrosa, PBB Teen Edition 4
With the striking colorful and anime-inspired costumes that she wore inside the house, not to mention her hypnotizing doll eyes and bright smiles, it wasn’t difficult for Myrtle to capture the attention of the viewers, more so our admiration, as she emerged as the Big Winner at the end of their edition.
While inside the house, the “Cosplay Cutie of Iloilo” became controversial with her closeness with the male housemates, which included Kit Thompson and Yves Flores.
After PBB, the famed cosplayer found herself pursuing a career in music, hosting, and acting while completing her college education. She graduated Cum Laude from the University of the Philippines with a degree in BA Broadcasting Communication in 2017. She’s currently a talent for another television network while still continuing cosplay.
Daniel Matsunaga, PBB All In
Not having a drop of Filipino blood in him, Daniel’s Big Winner finish received mixed reactions, which he addressed by saying how proud he is to have a Filipino heart and thanking everyone who believed in him and saw how huge his love is for the Philippines.
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Apart from possessing good looks, the Brazilian-Japanese model-actor’s pleasant personality, diligence, and dependability in accomplishing their weekly tasks gained him not only the admiration of his housemates, but of the public as well. He was also considered the other “big brother” in the house, as he generously gave sensible advice to the younger housemates. His closeness with housemate Vicki Rushton might have sparked controversy, but they were able to eventually address it by clarifying that they were just friends.
After PBB, Daniel got cast in appeared in various programs of ABS-CBN, which included the 2016 daytime series “Be My Lady” that he topbilled alongside former on-and-off-screen partner Erich Gonzales.
Jimboy Martin, PBB 737 (Teens)
He might be an introvert, but the “Barrio Rapper of Nueva Vizcaya” could leave everyone dumbfounded with his amazing rapping prowess.
Growing up in a simple life in the province, it was seemingly innate for Jimboy to be mature, be always willing to reach out to his housemates in need, and be responsible – the qualities we’re looking for in a modern Pinoy teenager and making him worthy to be hailed as the Big Winner.
Jimboy had his acting debut through the 2016 primetime drama “Born For You” (2016) and became part of “It’s Showtime” as one of the members of the Hashtags.
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Miho Nishida, PBB 737 (Adults)
Having been exposed to Japanese culture and language ever since she was two years old, communicating with her housemates was difficult for Miho, as she used to be not very fluent with Tagalog and only speaks a little English. However, instead of considering it a disadvantage, this actually became her edge as her cute and hilarious antics and determination won the hearts of both the housemates and viewers.
While inside the house, she had developed a romantic connection with fellow housemate Tommy Esguerra, which extended even after the competition. A slew of television guestings and acting stints welcomed her as soon as she stepped out of the house, and she even became a singer and performer. She used to be part of the “It’s Showtime” girl group GirlTrends.
She last appeared in the 2018 primetime series “Since I Found You” and is currently based in Japan with her mother and teenage daughter, Aimi.
Maymay Entrata, PBB Lucky Season 7
From the moment she was presented as one of the housemates of this season, we already knew that Maymay was going to be one of the contestants that we would be excited to see in each episode. With her natural charm, sunny disposition, friendliness, and relatability as an avid fangirl to local celebrities, the pride of Cagayan de Oro easily captured the hearts of her housemates and audiences, making her one of the ultimate crowd favorites and the Big Winner.
The “Wacky-Go-Lucky of Cagayan de Oro” became close to almost all the housemates, but it was her special bond with housemate Edward Barber that truly enamored us, and they became a phenomenal loveteam when they went back to the outside world.
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She starred in a slew of teleseryes and films and made us sing and dance to a few of her songs, particularly the chart-topping hit “AMAKABOGERA”. She also delved into modeling and even hosting as one of the mainstays of “ASAP.”
Yamyam Gucong, PBB Otso
After almost nine months and four batches, Yamyam was proclaimed the Ultim8 Big Winner of the Otso season.
Dubbed the “Iskulit Bai of Bohol,” he was well-loved by his housemates and was a consistent top favorite of the viewers because of his admirable personality, his perseverance and keenness in the challenges and tasks, and his confidence in showcasing his authentic self. Thus, he was hailed as the batch winner of the second batch called “#Batch2getherForever”. But aside from his personality, we also admired the friendship established between him and Japanese housemate Fumiya Sankai, which continues until the present.
Yamyam had his first drama acting stint in “Maalaala Mo Kaya,” in which he portrayed his own life story. He appeared in several Kapamilya TV and online shows and films, with the iWantTFC series “Hoy, Love You!” as one of his most recent stints. In 2019, he invested a portion of his prize money to build his own bakeshop business in Bohol, then proposed to his non-showbiz partner Elaine Toradio in 2021, with whom he shares a daughter.
Liofer Pinatacan, PBB Connect
The “Dong Diskarte ng Zamboanga del Sur” made history as the first Big Winner of a season that ran successfully amidst a pandemic. Liofer was voted by fans and viewers as the Big Winner of “PBB Connect” during the first virtual Big Night held on March 14, 2021.
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We may not have seen him yet that much on TV, but he’s apparently been enjoying life by traveling to some of the beautiful places in the country based on the photos and reels that he has been posting on social media.
Anji Salvacion, PBB Kumunity 10
She might have fallen short in winning the first reality competition that she participated in, but Anji attained victory after being hailed as the Big Winner of the Kumunity Season 10. But her journey to the top was not easy since she had to survive five eviction votes and take on the role of the Head of Household once. The Filipina-Russian stunner advanced to the final phase of the competition after being voted to be part of the Celebrity Top 2 and then dominated the season with a landslide win.
While she already appeared in a few TV shows prior to entering PBB house, Anji is able to further showcase her skills in singing through her original songs released, in dancing through her performances on “ASAP,” in hosting through her stints in “Idol Philippines Season 2” and PIE Channel programs, and in acting through her portrayal in the controversial series “Linlang.”
Ang Toyota GR86 sa 2025: Bakit Ang Purong Sports Car na Ito ang Pinakamatalinong Pili, Ayon sa Isang Dekadang Eksperto
Sa gitna ng lumalawak na alon ng electric vehicles at mga SUV na tila naghahari sa bawat kanto, may isang sasakyang patuloy na naninindigan para sa tunay na esensya ng pagmamaneho. Habang papalapit ang taong 2025, ang Toyota GR86 ay hindi lamang isang sports car; ito ay isang pahayag, isang paalala ng kung ano ang ibig sabihin ng tunay na koneksyon sa kalsada. Bilang isang taong may sampung taong karanasan sa mundo ng pagmamaneho at pagrepaso ng iba’t ibang sasakyan, masasabi kong ang GR86 ay isang hiyas na dapat mong seryosohin, lalo na kung naghahanap ka ng isang performance sports car sa Pilipinas na hindi kayang tapatan sa presyo at kasiyahan.
Matagal nang nawala ang pananampalataya ng marami sa Toyota pagdating sa sports cars. Ngunit sa pagpasok ng Gazoo Racing, nagkaroon ng radikal na pagbabago. Mula sa iconic na Supra, sa rally-bred na GR Yaris, hanggang sa ating pinag-uusapan ngayon – ang GR86 – muling pinatunayan ng Toyota ang kakayahan nitong gumawa ng mga sasakyang dinisenyo para sa purong driving enthusiast vehicle. At sa taong 2025, ang GR86 ay nananatiling isang benchmark para sa affordable performance coupe.
Ang Ebolusyon ng Isang Alamat: Mula GT86 Tungo sa GR86
Ang GR86 ay hindi lamang basta kapalit ng minamahal na GT86; ito ay isang kapansin-pansing ebolusyon na nagtutuwid sa halos lahat ng “maliit na kakulangan” ng hinalinhan nito. Ang esensya ay nanatili: isang compact, rear-wheel drive (RWD) coupe na may natural na aspirated na makina at manual transmission. Ngunit ang pagpino na inilapat ng Gazoo Racing ay nagpataas ng karanasan sa ibang antas. Kung noon ay ninais ko ng kaunting “dami” ng makina sa gitnang bahagi ng rev range at mas matatag na set-up para sa agresibong pagmamaneho, tila narinig ang aking mga dasal. Ang GR86 ay tumugon sa mga hinaing na ito at higit pa. Ito ang dahilan kung bakit, bilang isang expert driver, naniniwala akong ito ang pinakamahusay na oras para tuklasin ang alok na ito.
Sa isang dimensyong 4.26 metro ang haba, 1.77 metro ang lapad, at 1.31 metro ang taas, na may 2.57 metro na wheelbase, ang GR86 ay compact ngunit may sapat na presensya. At sa 226 litro na espasyo ng trunk, higit pa ito sa sapat para sa isang weekend getaway ng mag-asawa. Ngunit hindi ang mga numerong ito ang tunay na naglalarawan sa GR86. Ito ang puso sa ilalim ng hood at ang engineering sa bawat sulok na nagbibigay dito ng kakaibang karakter.
Ang Puso ng Leon: Ang 2.4-Litro Boxer Engine
Ang pinakamalaking pagbabago at pinakakapansin-pansing pagpapabuti ay matatagpuan sa ilalim ng hood. Mula sa 2.0-litro na makina ng GT86, lumundag tayo sa isang Subaru-derived na 2.4-litro na boxer engine. Ang pagbabagong ito ay game-changer. Dati, ang GT86 ay may 200 HP at 205 Nm ng torque. Ngayon, ang GR86 ay naghahatid ng 234 HP sa 7,000 rpm at 250 Nm ng torque sa mas mababang 3,700 rpm.
Ano ang ibig sabihin nito para sa mga nagmamaneho? Simple lang: hindi na kailangang patakbuhin ang makina sa pinakamataas na revs para lang makakuha ng disenteng thrust. Ang mas patag na torque curve ay nagbibigay ng mas mahusay at mas agarang tugon sa gitnang rev range, na nagpapagaan ng engine tuning para sa sports cars at nagpapalawak ng driving window. Kung saan kailangan mong mag-downshift ng dalawang beses sa GT86 para makakuha ng power, sapat na ang isang downshift sa GR86. Ito ay nagiging mas masaya at mas epektibo sa kalsada, lalo na sa mga liku-likong daan na may masikip na curves.
Sa mga numerong ito, ang GR86 ay may kakayahang humabol mula 0-100 km/h sa loob lamang ng 6.3 segundo at umabot sa pinakamataas na bilis na 226 km/h. Hindi ito ang pinakamabilis na sasakyan sa merkado, ngunit ang bilis na ito, kasama ang rear-wheel drive experience, ay higit pa sa sapat para sa isang nakakatuwang at nakaka-engganyong karanasan sa pagmamaneho na hindi nangangailangan ng daan-daang libong piso. Ang aprubadong konsumo sa WLTP ay 8.7 l/100 km, na makatwiran para sa isang driver-focused car na may ganitong kakayahan.
Ang Chassis at Handling: Mas Matigas, Mas Tumpak
Bukod sa makina, ang chassis dynamics explained sa GR86 ay isa ring masterclass sa engineering. Pinatigas ng Toyota ang mga kritikal na punto at ginamit ang mga bagong fastener, na nagresulta sa 50% na pagtaas sa pangkalahatang tigas ng katawan. Ang nakamamangha ay napanatili nito ang timbang sa ilalim ng 1,350 kilo – mas magaan pa sa ilang bersyon ng lumang modelo. Ang resulta ay isang sasakyan na mas direktang tumutugon sa input ng manibela, mas tumpak sa gitna ng kurbada, at nagbibigay ng mas mataas na antas ng kumpiyansa sa driver.
Ang mas matibay na stabilizer bar ay nagpapababa ng body roll, na nagbibigay ng mas matatag na pakiramdam sa mga liko. Ito ay nangangahulugan na ang GR86 ay sumusunod sa bawat utos mo nang mas mabilis at mas tumpak. Kung idaragdag mo pa ang mga gulong tulad ng Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 mula sa Circuit Pack, nagiging parang bubblegum ang pagkakahawak sa aspalto.
Para sa mga purist, ang GR86 ay mayroon pa ring Torsen mechanical self-locking differential bilang pamantayan. Ang Torsen differential benefits ay malinaw sa bawat liko: mas mahusay na traksyon sa labasan ng curve, na nagbibigay-daan sa iyo na mas maagang mapabilis at makontrol ang slide nang mas mahusay. Ito ay nagbibigay-daan sa iyo na maglaro sa mga sulok, kung gusto mo itong i-slide nang bahagya para umikot sa labasan o kung gusto mo itong sadyang i-drift.
Preno na Hindi Sumusuko: High-Performance Braking Systems
Ang pagpepreno ay isa sa mga aspeto kung saan talagang nagniningning ang GR86, lalo na kung isasaalang-alang mo ang mga opsyonal na package. Ang base model ay may sapat na preno: apat na piston na floating calipers sa harap na may 300mm disc at 294mm rear disc. Ngunit kung pupunta ka sa Circuit Pack, ang sistema ng preno ay nagiging isang halimaw: AP Racing 6-piston fixed calipers na may 350mm slotted floating discs.
Mula sa aking karanasan, ang mga preno na ito ay halos hindi masusunog sa ordinaryong paggamit sa kalsada. Ang kagat at katumpakan ng system na ito ay halos perpekto, kahit na pagkatapos ng paulit-ulit at matinding paggamit. Ang pinakamaganda ay hindi ito masyadong agresibo para sa pang-araw-araw na pagmamaneho; madali pa rin itong i-modulate at hindi nakakainis. Para sa mga nagpaplanong gumamit ng GR86 bilang isang track day car, ang Circuit Pack ay isang matalinong pamumuhunan. Para naman sa mga pang-araw-araw na kalsada, sapat na ang stock setup, o ang Pagid pads sa Touring Pack.
Ang Driver’s Sanctuary: Isang Interior na Nakatuon sa Karanasan
Sa loob, ang GR86 ay nagpapakita ng isang layunin: ang driver ang bida. Hindi ito kasing-karangya ng mga German counterparts nito, ngunit ito ay praktikal at functional. Ang pinakamahalaga ay ang posisyon sa pagmamaneho. Nakaupo ka nang malapit sa lupa, na may nakaunat na mga binti, isang senyales ng isang manual transmission sports car. Ang manibela ay halos patayo at ganap na adjustable sa taas at lalim.
Ang 7-pulgadang digital instrument cluster ay simple ngunit epektibo. Ang mga rebolusyon at bilis ay madaling basahin, at sa Track mode, nagiging mas sporty ang display, na nagbibigay ng kritikal na impormasyon tulad ng coolant at oil temperature – mahalaga kapag nasa matinding pagmamaneho.
Bagaman hindi ito ang pinakamabilis na infotainment system, ang 8-pulgadang touchscreen ay may Apple CarPlay at Android Auto, na nagpapadali sa pag-navigate at pag-park sa tulong ng reversing camera. Ang mga upuan ay sporty, nagbibigay ng mahusay na suporta sa mga kurba. At ang pinakahuli ngunit hindi pinakamaliit, ang pagkakaroon ng pisikal na kontrol para sa dual-zone climate control ay isang malaking plus sa aking aklat; mas madali itong gamitin nang hindi inilalayo ang paningin sa kalsada.
Praktikalidad (o Kakulangan Nito): Ang 2+2 na Realidad
Oo, ang GR86 ay inaprubahan para sa apat na sakay, ngunit huwag mong subukan. Ang “back seats” ay mas angkop para sa isang backpack o jacket kaysa sa isang tao. Ang espasyo sa likod ay napakasikip na halos imposible para sa isang adult na kumportable. Ang GR86 ay talagang isang two-seater na may dagdag na espasyo para sa maliliit na gamit, at dapat itong tingnan sa ganitong paraan.
Ang Karanasan sa Pagmamaneho: Purong Adrenaline
Ito ang dahilan kung bakit mo dapat bilhin ang GR86 sa 2025. Ang karanasan sa pagmamaneho. Kung naghahanap ka ng isang sasakyang magbibigay ng kasiyahan, isang sasakyang magpaparamdam sa iyo ng koneksyon sa makina at sa kalsada, hindi mo na kailangan pang tumingin sa mga supercars na may limang-digit na presyo.
Ilang beses ko nang dinala ang GR86 sa paborito kong mountain passes, at masasabi kong ito ay isang sasakyang hindi mo pagsisisihan. Maaari mong itulak ito nang may kumpiyansa, sukatin ang preno sa milimetro, at paglaruan ang bigat sa bawat liko. Ang mga pedal ay perpektong nakalagay para sa “heel-and-toe” sa bawat downshift, na ginagawang isang sining ang pagmamaneho.
Ang manual transmission na anim na bilis ay isang obra maestra. Ang maikling throw ng gear lever at ang solidong pakiramdam ng bawat gear engagement ay nagpaparamdam sa iyo na may kontrol ka sa makina. Ang clutch ay may kaunting punto ng paglabas na nangangailangan ng kaunting sanay, ngunit sa sandaling masanay ka, ito ay nagiging pangalawang kalikasan.
Hindi ito ang pinakakumportableng sasakyan para sa pang-araw-araw na commute dahil sa mababang posisyon sa pagpasok at paglabas, limitadong visibility sa likod (bagaman may camera), at mas mataas na ingay sa loob kumpara sa isang ordinaryong sasakyan. Ngunit ito ang mga “compromises” na handa mong tanggapin para sa isang driving enthusiast vehicle.
Ang Konteksto ng 2025 at ang Hinaharap ng GR86
Sa taong 2025, kung saan ang mga sasakyan ay nagiging mas awtomatiko, mas hybrid, at mas elektrikal, ang Toyota GR86 ay tumatayo bilang isang bastion ng tradisyonal na pagmamaneho. Ito ay isang paalala na ang kasiyahan ay hindi kailangang maging mahal o napakabilis. Ito ay tungkol sa koneksyon. Ito ay isang sports car investment na hindi lamang sa financial sense kundi sa karanasan at pagpapahalaga sa pagmamaneho.
Ang presyo ng GR86 ay nananatiling mapagkumpitensya, na nagpapatunay na hindi kailangang magbayad ng malaki para sa purong driving pleasure. Ang base model ay nag-aalok na ng isang pambihirang karanasan. Ang Touring Pack ay nagdaragdag ng ilang pagpapabuti tulad ng mas mahusay na preno at gulong. Ngunit para sa karamihan ng mga driver na gagamitin ito sa kalsada, ang base model ay sapat na, kung hindi man, ang perpekto. Kung hindi ka madalas sa track, ang Circuit Pack ay marahil ay “sobra” para sa iyong pangangailangan, bagaman ito ay isang kamangha-manghang setup. Ang tanging bagay na marahil ay gusto ko sa base model ay ang Michelin Pilot Sport 4S gulong dahil ang stock Primacy HP ay maaaring medyo maluwag para sa potensyal ng GR86.
Pagkonsumo ng Fuel: Isang Realistikong Pagtingin
Para sa isang 2.4-litro na natural na aspirated na makina, ang pagkonsumo ay makatwiran. Sa aming mga pagsubok, na kinabibilangan ng masiglang pagmamaneho, nakikita namin ang average na nasa 10 litro bawat 100 km, na bumaba sa humigit-kumulang 9.5 l/100 km pagkatapos ng halos 1,000 kilometro. Sa highway sa 120 km/h, maaari kang makakuha ng 7.5 hanggang 8 litro bawat 100 km. Ngunit kung itutulak mo ito sa mga liku-likong daan, asahan na tataas ito sa 13 o 14 na litro. Sa isang 50-litro na tangke, makakakuha ka ng 500 hanggang 550 kilometro, depende sa iyong istilo ng pagmamaneho. Ito ay hindi masama para sa isang performance sports car.
Pangwakas na Salita: Isang Pag-iimbita sa Karanasan
Ang Toyota GR86, sa taong 2025, ay hindi lamang isang sasakyan; ito ay isang paanyaya sa isang kakaibang uri ng pagmamaneho. Ito ay para sa mga taong pinahahalagahan ang bawat downshift, ang bawat preno, ang bawat pagliko. Kung naghahanap ka ng isang purong sports car na magbibigay ng ngiti sa iyong mukha sa bawat biyahe, isang sasakyang magtuturo sa iyo ng sining ng pagmamaneho, at isang best handling car sa abot-kayang presyo, huwag mo nang hayaan itong makatakas.
Ang mga ganitong sasakyan ay unti-unting nawawala. Ngayon ang oras upang maranasan ang kaligayahan ng purong pagmamaneho bago ito tuluyang maging alaala. Kaya, ano pa ang hinihintay mo? Bisitahin ang iyong pinakamalapit na dealership ng Toyota Gazoo Racing sa Pilipinas ngayon at tuklasin ang Toyota GR86. Handa ka na bang muling umibig sa pagmamaneho?