The concept of Santa using and having a sleigh has been around for a long time. How else is he going to fly around distributing cheer and joy during the Christmas season after all, right? The design of Santa Clauses’ sleigh has been somewhat the same throughout the years. It features a wooden box-like thing with a bench seat and a trunk.
The traditional reindeer-drawn sleigh used by Santa
If Bristol Street Motors would have it their way, however, Santa deserves a bit of an upgrade. As such, their talented artists have designed sleighs based on several famous cars from well-known car brands. Let’s check them out, shall we?
1. Volkswagen Sleigh
Volkswagen is huge, especially in Europe. It has one of the largest dealership networks over there, and its production numbers in its home continent are unrivaled. Santa, if you didn’t know, lives somewhere in Europe. As such, it would only be appropriate for him to ride a Volkswagen Sleigh.
Of course, it comes with the iconic VW Beetle's design [Photo: Bristol Street Motors]
2. Nissan GT-R Sleigh
In order to visit each and every house around the world in a single night, Santa definitely needs speed. So what better way to provide that than a Nissan GT-R inspired sleigh. Sure, the old sleigh was enough for the job for hundreds of years, but the GT-R sleigh might be able to provide Santa with more fun while on the job. Maybe jolly Kris Kringle could even set a track time or two in his spare time with this thing.
Which racetrack would Santa prefer? [Photo: Bristol Street Motors]
Also, the GR-T sleigh’s leather suede interior and bucket seats would comfort Santa in addition to his already fully coat wouldn’t you think so?
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3. Range Rover Sleigh
In his trips around the world, Santa would sometimes need to travel through extreme conditions. And so, a Land Rover Sleigh would grant him a more rugged vehicle that’ll be able to go anywhere. Plus it has loads of cargo room too.
Oh, Mrs. Santa would love the Land Rover sleigh for sure [Photo: Bristol Street Motors]
4. Tesla Sleigh
While some others say that Santa lives in the North Pole, others say he lives in Korvatunturi, which is somewhere between Russia and Finland. Regardless, these places will undoubtedly be affected by global warming and climate change.
![A picture of the Tesla Sleigh]](https://img.philkotse.com/temp/2024/07/26/tesla-sleigh-1-e26a-a487.webp "Will the Tesla sleigh still make the tinkling bell sounds? [Photo: Bristol Street Motors]")
Will the Tesla sleigh still make the tinkling bell sounds? [Photo: Bristol Street Motors]
Santa, being the good and jolly guy that he is, might want to help reduce the world’s carbon footprint by opting for a Tesla Sleigh. Tesla being Tesla, we’re quite sure that they’ll make the sleigh even more special by fitting it with anti-gravity runners as well as autopilot mode.
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Know more about Nissan GT-R 2024
The 2024 Nissan GT-R is a two-door, two-seater sports car. Its sole variant in the Philippines, the GT-R Premium, is priced at Php 12,445,000.
Under the hood, the 2024 GT-R uses a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 engine capable of making 562 horsepower and 637 Nm of torque. Power is sent to all four of its wheels via the ATTESA E-ETS all-wheel-drive system, and it uses a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
Size-wise, this sports car is 4,710mm long, 1,895mm wide, and 1,370mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length spanning 2,780mm, and a ground clearance of 110mm.
Locally, the Nissan GT-R competes against the Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Mustang, Audi R8, Porsche 911, BMW M5, etc.
Nissan GT-R Launch
The updated 2024 Nissan GT-R was initially launched at the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon. Of note, this is the third time the model received a facelift. The updated sports car then made it to the local market in August 2023. As of its launch, its only trim, the GT-R Premium, is priced at Php 12,445,000.
Nissan GT-R Exterior
On the outside, the updated GT-R retains the aggressive shape of the previous version but with revisions done to its grille. It also gets a pair of new LED honeycomb-style daytime running lamps instead of fog lamps.
Other exterior equipment found on the GT-R Premium are LED headlamps, LED taillights, and LED rear fog lamps. It likewise gets power-folding side mirrors, a rear spoiler, quad-tip titanium exhausts, and rain-sensing wipers.
Nissan GT-R Interior
The interior of the GT-R then gets a pair of power-adjustable sport seats wrapped in semi-aniline leather. Likewise available are a tilt and telescopic steering wheel, aluminum sport pedals, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, an analog gauge cluster, and a digital vehicle information display.
Cooling for its occupants is then provided by a dual-zone automatic climate control system. It likewise gets active noise cancellation, cruise control, and paddle shifters.
Technology & Safety Features
Safety-wise, this sports car gets what you’d expect from a modern vehicle. It has a total of six airbags, anti-lock braking, traction control, hill-start assist, stability control, a reverse camera, parking sensors, tire pressure monitoring, a car alarm, and an engine immobilizer.
Entertainment-wise, this model gets an eight-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth and USB connectivity. It is then linked to 11-piece speaker systems.
Platform & Chassis
The 2024 GT-R uses a double-wishbone front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension. Both of these get aluminum upper links. Stopping power is then provided by a Brembo braking system. It also has a limited-slip differential for its rear.
Engine & Drivetrain
Propelling the GT-R is a 3.5-liter V6 making 562 horsepower and 637 Nm of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
The 2024 Nissan GT-R has a total of six color options. This includes Vibrant Red, Ultimate Silver, Gun Metallic, Pearl White, Pearl Black, and Bayside Blue.
The updated version of Nissan’s Godzilla remains to be a potent performer despite its age. For sure, it is old, but its output and performance-oriented feature set still hold a candle against its newer rivals.
Nissan GT-R Pros & Cons
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Nissan GT-R FAQs
1. Does the Nissan GT-R have a reverse camera?
Yes, it does. With the reverse camera, you can see what is behind the car on the screen.
2. How many seats does the Nissan GT-R have?
This Nissan coupe offers 4 seats.
3. Is the 2024 Nissan GT-R a good car?
Yes, the GT-R is a good car to buy. Good warranty, durable ride and performance, and fuel economy are big plus points of the car.
4. How much is the Nissan GT-R 2024 in the Philippines?
The Nissan GT-R price Philippines is priced at Php 12,445,000.
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