IF there’s one vehicle on the local market today that best suits the needs of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families, it’s the Isuzu Crosswind XTi Limited Edition. Thanks to its fuel-efficient diesel engine and unbeatable value-for-money features, the Crosswind XTi LE was the vehicle of choice by Smart Communications and the Manila International Airport Authority when they launched the “Smart Pinoy OFW Grand Salubong sa NAIA” campaign in 2007. The campaign, which runs until February 15 this year, is giving away one Crosswind XTi LE unit to a lucky OFW who shall arrive at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 on or before February 15.

Upon arrival, any OFW simply needs to go to the designated Smart Pinoy booth. The participating OFW shall then attempt to open a vault by correctly guessing its five-digit code. If his code is correct, the vault will open to reveal the car keys to a brand-new Isuzu Crosswind XTi LE. In addition, all arriving Filipino passengers using Smart postpaid or prepaid service will get a chance to win another Crosswind XTi LE in the grand raffle draw on March 15.

While the promotional campaign involves a game of chance, the choice of the Crosswind XTi LE as the vehicle prize didn’t involve any luck or chance. The Crosswind was the runaway choice for the grand prize as it is widely seen as the clear favorite among returning OFWs. There’s no doubt that this is because the Crosswind is powerful, durable and economical to operate—a wise investment that promises to reward any OFW for all those years of hard work and being away from the Philippines.

Isuzu decided to take part in this commendable campaign because the company recognizes the important role that overseas Filipino workers now play in the national economy, giving them the widely acknowledged title of “modern-day heroes.”

Isuzu considers it only fitting that such heroes should be rewarded with only the best vehicle for their hard-earned money, and no vehicle fits the bill more than the Crosswind XTi LE in terms of value for money.

The Crosswind’s proven and fuel-efficient 2.5-liter 4JA1 direct-injection turbodiesel engine is now Euro 2-compliant. So it’s not just powerful and economical, it’s now also clean and environment-friendly. The really good news is that the limited-edition version of the Crosswind XTi is made more special by 10 new features: a pair of circular fog lamps; blackout pillars and door frames as well as a limited-edition decal on the C-pillars; three backing-up sensors; a sporty rear spoiler with third brake light; ebony black and crystal blue body colors; silver accents on the dashboard panels; a Sony DV1000 single-disc in-dash DVD/CD/MP3 player; two seven-inch headrest-mounted LCD monitors; a three-layer console box; and a handsome combination of black sport jersey and vinyl seat material.

Best of all, 2007 Crosswind variants come with a three-year/100,000-km warranty, the better to protect any OFW’s wise investment.

If you have a beloved OFW coming home on or before February 15, tell him or her about the campaign. Who knows? You may no longer need to rent a shuttle van upon their arrival.

Bring your OFW relatives to the nearest Isuzu dealership today. In Metro Manila, Isuzu dealerships are located at Edsa Balintawak, Quezon Avenue, Commonwealth, Pasig, Manila, Makati and Alabang. In the provinces, Isuzu is represented in Isabela, Pangasinan, Cabanatuan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite, Batangas, San Pablo, Bacolod, Iloilo, Mandaue, Cagayan de Oro and Davao. Log on to www.isuzuphil.com for more information and current updates.

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