Confused: Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi GL 4x4 or Chevrolet Captiva 2.0 CRDi 4x2???

[sunnysideup]

Help! Losing sleep over which one to get: Hyundai Tucson 2.0 DSL 4x4 or Chevy Captiva 2.0 DSL 4x2???

I like the Captiva cos it's a 7 seater and the 3rd and 2nd row fold FLAT so lots of luggage space there. But I'm not sure about the sturdiness, lasting ability and performance of Chevrolet (planning to keep this SUV for 5 years or more!).

Leaning towards the Tucson at first but my friend just got one and at barely 4 months old, she had to bring her Tucson to the casa 3x cos the aircon is not cool. Hyundai replaced compressor at the 2nd shot but A/C is still not cool enough. :-( For a brand new car, that info is scarrrry! :-( Can anyone tell me if she was just unlucky to have gotten a defective unit or does Tucson really have a weak A/C unit? Davao is super hot so a strong A/C is a must! Also, is the Tucson matagtag? Will be going on long drives often so I need a sturdy SUV.

Need your feedback please to finally help me decide. Thanks guys!

[batang_raon14]

Tucson - test driven and have no complaints with the aircon contrary to what your friend's experiencing with her unit.

Not sure how hot it is there in Davao but whenever it's hot setting the A/C a notch higher works.

[Starex_Gold]

wala sa compressor, blower, evaporator, condenser etc. Ang problema. Nasa firmware na naka-install sa ECU ng Tucson.

Obviously hindi nila alam ginagawa nila.

At hindi matagtag ang Tucson. Na-check na ba yung tire pressure?

Yung saakin kasi na-release ng Casa tapos naka 51-55PSi

[Chikselog]

Tucson na. Cramped din naman 3rd row seats ng Captiva. Yung aircon, palagay na lang kayo ng mga heat-rejecting tints hehe.

[Starex_Gold]

At wala palang aircon sa likod ang Captiva

Sa dashboard lang. Pinilit lang talaga gawin 7 seater. Kung 7 seater gusto mo, mag Santa Fe ka nalang.

[cross16]

i suggest you read the respective threads about the tucson and the captiva, since your friend has a tucson i suggest you do a testdrive to get the feel of it, maybe you can also schedule a testdrive of the captiva. it all depends on what you use it for. the new tucson has more power and torque and has the newer design, while the captiva (in my opinion and based from my experience) has a tougher body, it handles well, and can sustain abuse from unpaved and rough roads.

if you plan on maintaining it for a long time, i've got to say the captiva's PMS is expensive but they've gone a long way from the services of before.

just my two cents.

[Starex_Gold]

Kahit naman Tucson hindi mura ang maintenance. Basta new CRDi engines.

Satisfied owner of a Tucson CRDi Premium since day 1.. No issues at all

[cross16]

with regards to the 3rd row seating of the captiva, kids are the only ones meant to sit in that cramped space, it was originally released as a 5 seater but then they decided to add two more seats, which i think in most cases are only really used if you've got no choice. it's ok for short drives but not for long drives. i'd still say check both of them out and see what you like better, so you won't regret any decision.

[GTi]

I'd say get the Tucson, the Captiva, though quite good in its own right, is getting old and Chevy after sales is not very good, not mentioning costly parts and rather small dealer network. If you need 7 seats, get the Santa Fe which is much, much more powerful and looks good inside and out.

[sunnysideup]

Thanks guys! Hmmmmm ... I think Tucson has the edge now based on your inputs. Maybe my friend just got a defective unit.

What about Kia Sorento? They're pre selling a 5-seater one that's also CRDi and its not as expensive as the 7 seater one they have now. How does this compare to the Tucson?

Thanks for the inputs guys! Actually, yes, the Sta. Fe was my first choice pero ang mahal eh. Out of my budget.

[sunnysideup]

i suggest you read the respective threads about the tucson and the captiva, since your friend has a tucson i suggest you do a testdrive to get the feel of it, maybe you can also schedule a testdrive of the captiva. it all depends on what you use it for. the new tucson has more power and torque and has the newer design, while the captiva (in my opinion and based from my experience) has a tougher body, it handles well, and can sustain abuse from unpaved and rough roads.

if you plan on maintaining it for a long time, i've got to say the captiva's PMS is expensive but they've gone a long way from the services of before.

just my two cents.

Thanks Cross16. Sorry di ako marunong mag lagay ng quote and my connection is pretty bad. :-( Yes test drove the Tucson and I liked it a lot. Was just having 2nd thoughts cos of the A/C problem of my friend. Planning to keep it for a very long time so a low maintenance and cheaper maintenance is a must. hehe!

Test drove Captiva too and I also liked it hence, confused. hehe! But after sales service and cheaper maintenance are also very important so ... Tucson then huh? BUT, how does the Kia 5-seater CRDi Sorento compare? Better ba or Tucson pa rin? Sorry kulit ko ... just really thinking this purchase a million times over. hehe! Thanks you!

[dbhollanda]

Thanks Cross16. Sorry di ako marunong mag lagay ng quote and my connection is pretty bad. :-( Yes test drove the Tucson and I liked it a lot. Was just having 2nd thoughts cos of the A/C problem of my friend. Planning to keep it for a very long time so a low maintenance and cheaper maintenance is a must. hehe!

Test drove Captiva too and I also liked it hence, confused. hehe! But after sales service and cheaper maintenance are also very important so ... Tucson then huh? BUT, how does the Kia 5-seater CRDi Sorento compare? Better ba or Tucson pa rin? Sorry kulit ko ... just really thinking this purchase a million times over. hehe! Thanks you!

test drive ka na lang ng kia sorento so you can personally compare yung vehicles. i think gas variant na lang ang available s 5-seater promo nila. better check with different dealers just to make sure.

[Starex_Gold]

Depende. Kasi ang Tucson at Sorento magkaiba ng category...

[renzo_d10]

Captiva = Chevrolet

3rd row = no a/c

weather today = mostly it's blazing hot

.... :um:

[cross16]

Thanks Cross16. Sorry di ako marunong mag lagay ng quote and my connection is pretty bad. :-( Yes test drove the Tucson and I liked it a lot. Was just having 2nd thoughts cos of the A/C problem of my friend. Planning to keep it for a very long time so a low maintenance and cheaper maintenance is a must. hehe!

Test drove Captiva too and I also liked it hence, confused. hehe! But after sales service and cheaper maintenance are also very important so ... Tucson then huh? BUT, how does the Kia 5-seater CRDi Sorento compare? Better ba or Tucson pa rin? Sorry kulit ko ... just really thinking this purchase a million times over. hehe! Thanks you!

glad to be of help. question is, do you need 7 seaters and the space? if not, just go for the tucson instead of the captiva or the 5 seater sorento. With regards to after sales service of Chevy, haven't had any problems yet with my casa. I'm experiencing more problems with toyota for my altis.

Better ask all the questions now, before the big purchase than regretting any decision. Since a new choice has been added, weigh your needs and wants and what could give way to one another, then look at your choices again to see what really fits you.

[GTi]

Ah yes, the Sorento is a very desirable product-if they have units of the CRDi variant that is, AFAIK they only have the gasoline variants as of now, maybe you might find some of them in the gray market!

[Mschumacher]

for me it's sorento (the pre-selling one) then tucson and last is the captiva... their engines are likely to be the same they all have vgt's on their respective engine which is why it's fun to drive these vehicles. kahit ano naman ang piliin mo hindi ka talo e. ang talo lang natin is maintenance. bwahahahah

[niky]

Still have yet to finish writing the Tucson review... but hear this:

I have been converted... this is the fastest (as fast as a Focus TDCi), nicest, most incredibly, stupidly, fully-loaded CUV I have ever tested in this price range. And it's pogi, too.

Twin sunroofs, great stereo with a subwoofer (Sorento's bass reproduction is pathetic), 18" mags, keyless, stability control, hill descent control, center diff lock, adaptive suspension, nice leather, power driver's seat... gah... it's wonderful.

Oh... the Sorento has much more space, but unless you have six kids, I think the Tucson will be sorely tempting...

[sunnysideup]

glad to be of help. question is, do you need 7 seaters and the space? if not, just go for the tucson instead of the captiva or the 5 seater sorento. With regards to after sales service of Chevy, haven't had any problems yet with my casa. I'm experiencing more problems with toyota for my altis.

Better ask all the questions now, before the big purchase than regretting any decision. Since a new choice has been added, weigh your needs and wants and what could give way to one another, then look at your choices again to see what really fits you.

Thanks! Really appreciate all the replies! :-)

[soccerjoe5]

Sounds great! But that's the top end variant right? It's so expensive

Still have yet to finish writing the Tucson review... but hear this:

I have been converted... this is the fastest (as fast as a Focus TDCi), nicest, most incredibly, stupidly, fully-loaded CUV I have ever tested in this price range. And it's pogi, too.

Twin sunroofs, great stereo with a subwoofer (Sorento's bass reproduction is pathetic), 18" mags, keyless, stability control, hill descent control, center diff lock, adaptive suspension, nice leather, power driver's seat... gah... it's wonderful.

Oh... the Sorento has much more space, but unless you have six kids, I think the Tucson will be sorely tempting...