Versatile Family vehicle

**Gerbo** · May 2nd, 2009 10:06 PM

Is it better to get:

-an MPV, eg. Innova or Carens with easier drivability.

or

-a minivan, eg. Carnival with its huge space.

or

-a full-sized van, eg. Urvan Estate with its extra seats.

or

-a mid-sized SUV. eg. Montero Sport.

or

-a large AUV, eg. Sportivo.

Criteria would be blend of passenger comfort and easy maintenance.

**scharnhorst** · May 2nd, 2009 10:21 PM

for how many people?

the MPVs and the midsize SUVs have rear seats that are at best liveable...

a van as capable as the Grand Starex probably gets my vote. Then there's the humongous E-150...

**Burai** · May 2nd, 2009 10:37 PM

just saw a Carens kanina on display sa SM Tunasan. 3rd row looks cramped is all that i could say..

Me would go for the montero over the other choices. ride height is high for me and it's a 7 seater. cargo nga lang hindi kayang tapatan sa ibang mga vans at di ko rin alam maintenance ng mitsubishi.. pero kahit ganon, i'd pick it for my family as in family lang hidni kasama guests

**noobskie** · May 3rd, 2009 12:14 AM

The most practical choice would be an mpv such as the Innova. Its ride quality as well as legroom clearance are above average. Maintenance-wise they're pretty easy to maintain, parts are readily available all around. Also, fuel economy is top notch even with an automatic transmission *note im talking about the D4D*. You just have to live with seeing an Innova every minute.
But if seating would be a concern, I have to agree, the Grand Starex is the best choice out there. The Montero is not really an option for me, the interior is a bit cramped especially if your passengers are big.
A definite budget would certainly help if you can provide.

**meledson** · May 3rd, 2009 12:50 AM

A toyota grandia is an option. Luwag nito sa loob, lakas pa makina.

**renzo_d10** · May 3rd, 2009 02:17 PM

Yup, Grand Starex or Super Grandia for me.

Or if you want a car-like driving experience get the Santa Fe

**boy_tino** · May 14th, 2009 11:34 PM

mag hi-ace ka na lang na bago kahit wag na yung super grandia

**tidus1203** · May 15th, 2009 12:13 AM

Kano kadaming tao ba pinaguusapan natin??

Kung mga 10 people no choice ka na get a full size van and it that regard the Grand Starex. Forget the Hiace weak 2.5 D4-D engine tapos yung engine nasa ilalim pa so mainit unlike sa Starex may hood sya...

Pag mga 5-7 people, I suggest Hyundai Santa Fe (biased ba?

) Its the best in its class and price range in terms of comfort, features, and luxury. It has a nice CRDi engine to boot as well.

Pag may budget ka, then the likes of the Innova is fine...

**number001** · May 15th, 2009 08:34 AM

Innova and Carnival can carry 8 passengers each. But bet. the two, passenger comfort tips towards the Carnival.

Urvan, HiAce commuter, etc.. Well these are delivery vans in other countries. They can carry lots of people (15 +) or cargo (space not maximized due to fixed seats). But passenger comfort in these cannot compete with the likes of the Carnival or Innova.

The Sportivo can also carry more people and cargo than the Innova but its really old already.

I wouldn't consider frame based SUV like Montero, Fortuner, etc.. for the sole purpose of ferrying 7 to 8 passengers in comfort. In this category, 5 passengers should be the max.