Anti-COVID-19 cars: Find out how these SUVs help fight the Coronavirus Disease

Two automakers in China, Geely and Chery, have each manufactured an anti-Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) or anti-epidemic SUV.

Both car manufacturers have incorporated an air filtration system in their SUV that can protect their owners or passengers from bacteria and viruses, such as COVID-19.

Chery's Tiggo 8 | Source: cheryinternational (FB)

Chery's Tiggo 8 prides itself on having a quadruple progressive air purification technology, comprised of an N95 level vehicle-mounted air-conditioning purification technology, an anion generator, a RICSCS remote active cockpit self-cleaning system, and an AQS and PM2.5 air quality control system.

And aside from its air purification technology, the Tiggo 8 also has other security and safety features like dual front, side and curtain airbags, electronic anti-theft, engine immobilizer, tire pressure monitoring system, ISOFIX interface and many others.

According to Zig Wheels PH, the Chery Tiggo 8 is priced at around 1.28 to 1.34 million pesos in the Philippines.

Geely's Icon | Source: geelyworldwide (FB)

In Geely's press release, the Chinese automaker proudly reported that they have developed a new N95 certified Intelligent Air Purification System (IAPS) in record time, as their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The IAPS in Geely's Icon works in tandem with its air-conditioning system to isolate and eliminate bacteria and viruses, including COVID-19.

Geely also revealed that the Icon received 30,00 pre-orders online hours before it was formally launched on February 24 in Hangzhou City in China.

However, as of writing, Geely's Icon is yet to be available in the Philippines. Only the Geely Coolray and Azkarra are currently offered in the country.

So, what do you think about these anti-COVID-19 SUVs, mga Kapuso? Will you consider buying one? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments section.

For more news on the Coronavirus Disease pandemic, go to GMA Network's COVID-19 page.

And for updates regarding the enhanced community quarantine, go to the ECQ page.

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