Now that is nice, how do you make roofless cars?
Just like the Philippines’ climate
a mod called negatape for removing the roof, the Roadster pack for adding seats and whatnot, and a lot of patience
Updated June 6, 2020
2006 Quezon Cordova
Potential competitors for this new coupe were the Infiniti G35 Coupe and the BMW 2-Series, cars that more or less dominated the compact executive coupe market segment.
And so in January of 2006 at the North American International Auto Show, Quezon introduced the Cordova to the world, a proof that they were to rise again like their glory days. what
Both engines were mated to a Getrag 6-speed manual gearbox, with an Aisin 5-speed automatic transmission being available later in mid-2007 when the car went on sale internationally. The car came standard with a Limited Slip Differential.
The car sprinted to 60 in under 6.7 seconds with the Inline-4, and with the V6 it did it in 6.3 seconds (Equipped with the 6-speed manual).
The interior consisted of some premium leather seats and upholstery, as well as a fresh nice sounding CD player.
The Cordova utilized an all-new platform later used in many other cars that followed, and was also the first Quezon to feature the now-iconic “Pentagrille” design carried over onto many other Quezons.
2010 Facelift
Interior updates included side-curtain airbags and the addition of a touchscreen SatNav manufactured by Philippine company my|phone.
Both engine options would receive an updated ECU which allowed an increase in power to 258hp for the Inline-4 and 290hp for the V6.
A 6-speed Aisin automatic transmission replaced the old 5-speed auto, which allowed for better acceleration and fuel economy when equipped with it.
Production ended in 2012 to make way for the fourth-generation Cordova.
By the way, are you planning a second Philippine automotive company once Quezon Motor’s lineup is finished?
Is anything ever finished? there’s always expansion, there’s always updating old cars.
Looks like the '06 Cordova had some Japanese styling cues on the table.
Not like I am complaining, it looks the part, and certainly does the job with beefy engine options (both the 2.4L Inline 4 and the 3.6L V6 pushing 200+ hp, a barrier that only more expensive sports car offered for the Philippine market at the time can do).
Quezon isn’t finished, I still have an entire model lineup to finish.
I’ve taken a break from Automation for a while until all mods are updated for the new engine, and once that’s done i’ll continue work on this.
tOTALLY NOT HONDA ACCORD MY KAIBIGAN AHAHAHA YES YES NO JAPAN PHILIPPINE ONLY HAHA
OUTDATED
This article is about the Quezon Laguna luxury sports sedan manufactured by Quezon Motors. For the boring French midsize car, see Renault Laguna.
It is 2008. The global financial crisis has began winding down.
Fortunately for Quezon, the crisis had not affected the Philippines all too much.
And so, in the Philippine summer of that year, a legend would finally return.
20 years after the last Laguna rolled off the production line.
People weren’t expecting something such as this, however.
At last, the wait was over. After a whole 20 years of hiatus the iconic Quezon Laguna name would return in its fourth-generation (2008-2014).
Quezon decided to upmarket the Laguna name. Instead of competing with its former rivals, the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro, the Laguna now competed with cars like the Cadillac CTS-V, Mercedes E63 AMG, and higher end Marksman Sabres.
Unlike any of its competitors however, the Laguna never was available as a 2-door coupe.
From launch it would receive 2 engine choices of either a 3.6L SOHC V6 or a 5.0L DOHC V8, both mated to a 7-speed automagic transmission.
The 3.6L Quezon V6 was similar to the one in the Cordova, with power increased to 292 in order to handle the Laguna’s heavier weight. The Laguna equipped with a V6 can hit 60 in 6 seconds.
Meanwhile on the higher end of things, the Quezon 5.0 V8 made 465 horsepower, and could hit 60 in 4.6 seconds, matching that of the Cadillac.
Interior-wise the Lagunas’ interiors were nothing to scoff at. With leather upholstery all around ,subtle hints of carbon fibre around the dashboard and centre console, power operated everything idk whatever and a special touchscreen SatNav manufactured by Philippine company MyPhone.
7.5 GT (2010-2012)
In 2010, Quezon would produce a variant of the Laguna featuring a 7.5L DOHC V8 making 730hp, called the “7.5 GT”. Quezon announced that the 7.5 GT would be available with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed automatic. In the end, only the 7-speed automatic would be sold to the public due to problems with manufacturing. The 7.5GT hit 60 in a not-much-quicker 4.3 seconds with the 7-speed auto.
In the midst of all that however, the 7.5 Laguna GT would set a record for one of the fastest four-door sedans around the Nürburgring in 2011, with a lap time of 7:51 (While running semi-slick tyres).
Quezon's signature luxury nameplate finally makes its awaited comeback in 2013.
The Opulent, reimagined.
Princesa in Ultra Copper with stainless steel flagpoles and 23 inch 5-spoke Alloy Wheels.
Classic Quezon Styling.
Princesa in Manila Prestige with stainless steel flagpoles and 23 inch 5-spoke Alloy Wheels.
Modern Performance.
Princesa in Supremo Red with optional 23-inch wheels and All-wheel-drive.
Designed and Built in the Philippines.*
You can taste the rainbow.
Line-up
Quezon Princesa V10-RWD - $115,000 * MSRP
- Power | 678 hp / 699 lb-ft
- Transmission | ZF 8HP 8-speed automatic
- Acceleration (0-60) | 5.0s
- Gas Mileage | 17mpg* Highway
Quezon Princesa V10-AWD - $128,000 * MSRP
- Power | 678 hp / 699 lb-ft
- Transmission | ZF 8HP 8-speed automatic
- Acceleration (0-60) | 4.6s
- Gas Mileage | 15mpg* Highway
Extras
Interior Extras
Ibarra Dashboard Mounted Clock - $3,000*
Alligator Leather Interior Lining - $5,000*
Narra Wood Interior Lining - $6,000*
Philippine Bamboo Interior Lining - $7,000*
Stainless Steel Interior Lining - $8,500*
Carved Philippine Pearl Infotainment Buttons - $10,000
Carved Philippine Pearl Steering Wheel Buttons - $15,000*
Carved Philippine Pearl Seat Embeds - $20,000*
Ibarra 18K Gold Dashboard Mounted Clock - $35,000*
18K Gold Interior Lining - $50,000*
Exterior Extras
Jet Black Flag Poles - $1,000*
Stainless Steel Flag Poles - $1,500*
Titanium Flag Poles - $2,000*
Carbon Fibre Flag Poles - $3,500*
18K Gold-plated Flag Poles - $6,000*
18K Gold-infused Headlights - $10,000*
18K Gold-plated Window Trim - $15,000
18K Gold-plated Grille - $30,000*
23-inch 5-spoke Alloy Wheels - $25,000*
Nichelim SuperTrack-600 GT-SR Tyres - $10,000*
That is a seriously impressive machine - it’s as much sports as luxury, and it’s powerful and opulent enough to make a Wraith or Flying Spur blush. I still wish there were more exterior colors available; a deep metallic green or blue would be nice to have at this price point.
Filipinos can seriously make a car. Hot damn.
An alternatively sporty luxury carriage.
Proper looks for a proper sportscar.
Also available with all-wheel-drive in the Cordova GT.
No compromises, we promise.
Quezon Signature Colors
Cordova Excusives
Line-up
Cordova 2.2 6MT - $45,000*
- Engine | 2403cc Turbocharged Dual Overhead Cam Inline 4
- Power and Torque | 271hp / 233lb-ft
- Acceleration (0-60mph) | 6.1s
- Mileage and Gasoline | 29mpg Combined / 93 AKI Premium Only
- Transmission | Quezon 6-speed Manual
- Differential | Torque Vectoring Electronic Front Differential
- Rims | 19-inch 5-spoke Alloy Wheels
- Interior | Regular Leather Upholstery, Stainless Steel Interior Lining
Cordova 2.2 6AT - $45,000*
- Engine | 2403cc Turbocharged Dual Overhead Cam Inline 4
- Power and Torque | 271hp / 233lb-ft
- Acceleration (0-60mph) | 5.9s
- Mileage and Gasoline | 29mpg Combined / 93 AKI Premium Only
- Transmission | Aisin TF-80SC
- Differential | Torque Vectoring Electronic Front Differential
- Rims | 19-inch 5-spoke Alloy Wheels
- Interior | Regular Leather Upholstery, Stainless Steel Interior Lining
Cordova 3.5 6MT - $50,000*
- Engine | 3487cc Twin-Turbocharged Dual Overhead Cam V6
- Power and Torque | 327 hp / 353 lb-ft
- Acceleration (0-60mph) | 5.7s
- Mileage and Gasoline | 28mpg Combined / 93 AKI Premium Only
- Transmission | Aisin TF-80SC
- Differential | Torque Vectoring Electronic Front Differential
- Rims | 19-inch 5-spoke Alloy Wheels
- Interior | Regular Leather Upholstery, Stainless Steel Interior Lining
Cordova 3.5 6AT - $53,000*
- Engine | 3487cc Twin-Turbocharged Dual Overhead Cam V6
- Power and Torque | 327 hp / 353 lb-ft
- Acceleration (0-60mph) | 5.4s
- Mileage and Gasoline | 28mpg Combined / 93 AKI Premium Only
- Transmission | Aisin TF-80SC
- Differential | Torque Vectoring Electronic Front Differential
- Rims | 19-inch 5-spoke Alloy Wheels
- Interior | Regular Leather Upholstery, Stainless Steel Interior Lining
Cordova GT - $65,000*
- Engine | 3487cc Twin-Turbocharged Dual Overhead Cam V6
- Power and Torque | 354 hp / 360 lb-ft
- Acceleration (0-60mph) | 5.4s
- Mileage and Gasoline | 23mpg Combined / 93 AKI Premium Only
- Transmission | ZF 9HP48
- Differential | Torque Vectoring Electronic Front Differential
- Rims | 19-inch 5-spoke Alloy Wheels
- Interior | Hand-stitched Leather Upholstery, Premium Interior Lining
Cordova GT-4WD - $71,000*
- Engine | 3487cc Twin-Turbocharged Dual Overhead Cam V6
- Power and Torque | 354 hp / 360 lb-ft
- Acceleration (0-60mph) | 4.9s
- Mileage and Gasoline | 22mpg Combined / 93 AKI Premium Only
- Transmission | ZF 9HP48
- Differential | Torque Vectoring Electronic Front and Rear Differential
- Rims | 19-inch 5-spoke Alloy Wheels
- Interior | Hand-stitched Leather Upholstery, Premium Interior Lining
Extras
Interior Extras
Ibarra Dashboard Mounted Clock - $3,000*
Narra Wood Interior Lining - $3,000*
Philippine Bamboo Interior Lining - $4,000*
Stainless Steel Interior Lining - $5,500*
Exterior Extras
Jet Black Flag Poles - $1,000*
Stainless Steel Flag Poles - $1,500*
Titanium Flag Poles - $2,000*
Carbon Fibre Flag Poles - $3,500*
18-inch 5-spoke Carbon Fibre Wheels - $15,000*
Nichelim SuperTrack-400 GT Tyres - $4,000*
Drive with true style in the new 2015 Laguna.
Refreshed looks.
Laguna 5.0 in Davies White.
More about the Super Eagle Performance Package
- Engine | Twin Turbocharged Dual Overhead Cam 4997cc V8
- Power and Torque | 645hp / 625lb-ft
- Transmission | Quezon SportsShift 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission
- Acceleration (0-60mph) | 6.9s
- Top speed | 200mph
- Suspension | Quezon TracktiveSport Active Suspension System
- Brakes, Front | 375mm Diameter Rotors, 6-piston Brembo Calipers
- Brakes, Rear | 355mm Diameter Rotors, 4-piston Brembo Calipers
- Rims | 21-inch SE Multispoke Lightweight Alloy Wheels
- Tyres | Nichelim SuperTrack-750 GT-SR Semislicks
- Super Eagle Aerokit | 250kg of Downforce
Laguna Chassis Technical Specifications (2020)
- Chassis | Multi-grade Steel Unibody, Longitudinally mounted engine
- Bodypanels | High-strength Treated Steel with Aluminum Bonnet and Doors
- Suspension, Front | Double Wishbone-type Suspension
- Suspension, Rear | 5-Link Rear Suspension
- Brakes, Front | 355mm Diameter Rotors, 4-piston Brembo Calipers
- Brakes, Rear | 325mm Diameter Rotors, 4-piston Brembo Calipers
Quezon Signature Colors
Laguna Exclusive
Line-up
Laguna 2.4 - $55,000* MSRP
- Engine | 2403cc Turbocharged Dual Overhead Cam Inline 4
- Power and Torque | 295hp / 282lb-ft
- Acceleration (0-60mph) | 6.7s
- Mileage and Gasoline | 22.6mpg Combined / 93 AKI Premium Only
- Transmission | ZF 8HP50 8-speed Transmission
- Differential | Torque Vectoring Electronic Rear Differential
- Rims | 20-inch 5-spoke Alloy Wheels
Laguna 3.5 - $61,000* MSRP
- Engine | 3487cc Twin-Turbocharged Dual Overhead Cam V6
- Power and Torque | 351hp / 350lb-ft
- Acceleration (0-60mph) | 6.0s
- Mileage and Gasoline | 23.2mpg Combined / 93 AKI Premium Only
- Transmission | ZF 8HP60 8-speed Transmission
- Differential | Torque Vectoring Electronic Rear Differential
- Rims | 20-inch 5-spoke Alloy Wheels
Laguna 2.4 AWD - $63,000* MSRP
- Engine | 2403cc Turbocharged Dual Overhead Cam Inline 4
- Power and Torque | 295hp / 282lb-ft
- Acceleration (0-60mph) | 7.0s
- Mileage and Gasoline | 22.6mpg Combined / 93 AKI Premium Only
- Transmission | ZF 8HP50 8-speed Transmission
- Differential | Torque Vectoring Electronic Front and Rear Differential
- Rims | 20-inch 5-spoke Alloy Wheels
Laguna 3.5 AWD - $67,000* MSRP
- Engine | 3487cc Twin-Turbocharged Dual Overhead Cam V6
- Power and Torque | 351hp / 350lb-ft
- Acceleration (0-60mph) | 6.2s
- Mileage and Gasoline | 22.6mpg Combined / 93 AKI Premium Only
- Transmission | ZF 8HP60 8-speed Transmission
- Differential | Torque Vectoring Electronic Front and Rear Differential
- Rims | 20-inch 5-spoke Alloy Wheels
Laguna 5.0 8AT - $68,000* MSRP
- Engine | 4997cc Twin-Turbocharged Dual Overhead Cam V8
- Power and Torque | 562hp / 615lb-ft
- Acceleration (0-60mph) | 4.9s
- Mileage and Gasoline | 18mpg Combined / 93 AKI Premium Only
- Transmission | ZF 8HP90 8-speed Transmission
- Differential | Torque Vectoring Electronic Rear Differential
- Rims | 20-inch 5-spoke Alloy Wheels
Laguna 5.0 DCT - $70,000* MSRP
- Engine | 4997cc Twin-Turbocharged Dual Overhead Cam V8
- Power and Torque | 562hp / 615lb-ft
- Acceleration (0-60mph) | 4.5s
- Mileage and Gasoline | 19.6mpg Combined / 93 AKI Premium Only
- Transmission | Quezon SportsShift 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission
- Differential | Torque Vectoring Electronic Rear Differential
- Rims | 20-inch 5-spoke Alloy Wheels
Extras
Interior Extras
Ibarra Dashboard Mounted Clock - $3,000*
Narra Wood Interior Lining - $3,000*
Philippine Bamboo Interior Lining - $4,000*
Stainless Steel Interior Lining - $5,500*
Carved Philippine Pearl Infotainment Buttons - $7,000*
Carved Philippine Pearl Steering Wheel Buttons - $10,000*
Carved Philippine Pearl Seat Embeds - $12,500*
18K Gold Interior Lining - $25,000*
Ibarra 18K Gold Dashboard Mounted Clock - $35,000*
Exterior Extras
Stainless Steel Flagpoles - $1,000*
18K Gold Trunk Lettering - $6,000*
18K Gold-plated Grille - $10,000*
Nichelim SuperTrack-750 GT-SR Semislicks - $7,500* **
**Standard on Super Eagle Package
A familiar name, yet an entirely new machine.
For style and function
220-MPH Comfort.
Equipped with Peach Leather Upholstery.
The quickest Quezon yet.
Princesa Coupe-GT in Princesa Silver.
For ultimate driving confidence. Our most advanced design yet.
Color choices? We’ve got them.
Quezon Signature Colors
Coupe-GT Exclusive
Line-up
Quezon Princesa Coupe-GT - $170,000* MSRP
- Power | 918hp / 813lb-ft
- Transmission | ZF 8HP 8-speed automatic
- Acceleration (0-60) | 2.7s
- Top Speed | 223 MPH
- Gas Mileage | 13.5mpg Combined
Quezon Princesa Targa-GT - $177,000* MSRP
- Power | 918hp / 813lb-ft
- Transmission | ZF 8HP 8-speed automatic
- Acceleration (0-60) | 2.7s
- Top Speed | 220 MPH
- Gas Mileage | 13.4mpg Combined
Extras
Interior Upholstery Options & Other Extras
White Cloth Upholstery - $2,500*
Mocha Cloth Upholstery - $3,000*
White Leather Upholstery - $5,500*
Mocha Leather Upholstery - $6,500*
Peach Leather Upholstery - $8,500*
Ibarra Dashboard Mounted Clock - $3,000*
Narra Wood Interior Lining - $2,000*
Philippine Bamboo Interior Lining - $3,000*
Stainless Steel Interior Lining - $4,500*
Carved Philippine Pearl Infotainment Buttons - $7,000*
Carved Philippine Pearl Steering Wheel Buttons - $16,000*
Carved Philippine Pearl Seat Embeds - $16,500*
18K Gold Interior Lining - $20,000*
Ibarra 18K Gold Dashboard Mounted Clock - $35,000*
Exterior Extras
Stainless Steel Flagpoles - $1,500*
Titanium Flag Poles - $2,500*
Carbon Fibre Flag Poles - $4,000*
18K Gold-plated Flag Poles - $7,000*
18K Gold Trunk Lettering - $6,000*
18K Gold-infused Headlights - $10,000*
18K Gold-plated Grille - $15,000*
23-inch 5-spoke Alloy Wheels - $25,000*
Nichelim SuperTrack-850 GT-SSR Tyres - $20,000*
More than meets the eye in the New Princesa.
A flurry of Déjà vu.
The most opulent Quezon sedan yet.
Equipped with Peach Leather Upholstery.
Unparalleled performance from a 4-door sedan.
Princesa Sedan in Midnight Azur Prestige.
All-new advanced internal design.
Somewhere, over the Quezon rainbow.
Quezon Signature Colors
Princesa Exclusive
Line-up
Quezon Princesa V8 AWD - $110,000* MSRP
- Power | 320hp / 298lb-ft
- Transmission | ZF 8HP 8-speed automatic
- Acceleration (0-60) | 6.9s
- Top Speed | 161 MPH
- Gas Mileage | 18.8mpg Combined
Quezon Princesa V10 RWD - $130,000* MSRP
- Power | 650hp / 718lb-ft
- Transmission | ZF 8HP 8-speed automatic
- Acceleration (0-60) | 4.2s
- Top Speed | 210 MPH
- Gas Mileage | 17.3mpg Combined
Quezon Princesa V10 AWD - $138,000* MSRP
- Power | 650hp / 718lb-ft
- Transmission | ZF 8HP 8-speed automatic
- Acceleration (0-60) | 4.2s
- Top Speed | 210 MPH
- Gas Mileage | 17.3mpg Combined
Extras
Interior Upholstery Options & Other Extras
White Cloth Upholstery - $2,500*
Mocha Cloth Upholstery - $3,000*
White Leather Upholstery - $5,500*
Mocha Leather Upholstery - $6,500*
Peach Leather Upholstery - $8,500*
Ibarra Dashboard Mounted Clock - $3,000*
Alligator Leather Interior Lining - $5,000*
Narra Wood Interior Lining - $6,000*
Philippine Bamboo Interior Lining - $7,000*
Stainless Steel Interior Lining - $8,500*
Carved Philippine Pearl Infotainment Buttons - $11,000
Carved Philippine Pearl Steering Wheel Buttons - $17,000*
Carved Philippine Pearl Seat Embeds - $22,000*
Ibarra 18K Gold Dashboard Mounted Clock - $35,000*
18K Gold Interior Lining - $60,000*
Exterior Extras
Jet Black Flag Poles - $1,000*
Stainless Steel Flag Poles - $1,500*
Titanium Flag Poles - $2,000*
Carbon Fibre Flag Poles - $3,500*
18K Gold-plated Flag Poles - $6,000*
18K Gold Trunk Lettering - $6,000*
18K Gold-infused Headlights - $10,000*
18K Gold-plated Grille - $15,000*
23-inch 5-spoke Alloy Wheels - $25,000*
Nichelim SuperTrack-800 GT-SR Tyres - $10,000*
I never expected Quezon to make vehicles like the Princesa . But the delicate and beautifully put together designs leave for an incredible result, and I cannot get over those taillights. Not to mention the insane and incredible engineering of these beautiful and ferocious vehicles are very realistic and give the cars much more personality than they already do. Good job I’ve been left speechless multiple times by these vehicles.
Thank you very much!
No problem I always enjoy seeing your cars! And decided to finally share my thoughts.
The way all of your cars fit together perfectly is incredible! I love how original your cars are and how they are always recognizable as a Quezon. The Princesa has a wonderful design and so much detail on the website, hopefully I can reach such levels of proffessionalism. Cant wait to read about the next one!