1.1M or less crossover options - MG ZS vs Suzuki Vitara or other?

[misseksaherada]

1) Long term reliability
2) Space
3) Maintenance Costs and Interval
4) Safety
5) Vs other similarly-priced crossovers

Sir Fireproofjat, new car owner lang po ako and I got Suzuki Vitara GLX.. I cannot comment on Long term reliability and maintenance costs (I have doubts dahil sa dami nyang accessories and added functionalities.. maraming pwedeng masira at i-maintain).. Part po na pwedeng i-ready nyo and i-mindset..
Sa space, panalo po sya for family of 3.
Sa safety, eto tested ko sya.. Pero I think dahil matagal na kayong driver, baka hindi na din sa inyo important yung ibang i-note ko pero i share ko na din.. Ground clearance is ok pero meron pang iba na mas mataas pa.. Reverse Cam nya malaki tulong sa reverse parking. Front and Rear sensors are also good kasi hirap ako mag assess ng distance lalo na sa masisikip na parking.. Meron syang hill assist at brake assist.. Di ko pa na test pero nice to know na meron syang 6 airbags..
Other than that, hindi na logical yung reason bakit ko gusto yung napili ko.. Follow your heart.. Basta gusto mo mapapanindigan mo.. Hehehe
Kung sa Eastern part ka Sir, you can check Suzuki Taytay..


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[Sleepcare]

Vitara if strictly 1.1m budget

[17Sphynx17]

Hello Good morning everyone I currently own a 10-year old Honda City (120k kms+) and thinking of purchasing a new one to help out in de-stressing our daily workhorse (though with limited budget

What would be your choice in terms of:

1) Long term reliability
2) Space
3) Maintenance Costs and Interval
4) Safety
5) Vs other similarly-priced crossovers

Thanks!

Given the choice, id immefiately say vitara among the two, especially since #1 is long term. We have no idea how mg will fare on our roads and how robust they will make the servuce network, especially on parts. So just on that, i'd pick the vitara.

Since you own a honda, have you checked out the brv? In that price point, it think the only service item you'd need to be concious of is the cvtf replacement. Space wise, i think it is an ample 5 seater for adults. I cant recall is they added a +2 seat config 3rd row here, but if they did, i personally would only use them for emergency on short trips.

Good luck in your purchase. Ü

[Lin Dan]

A crossover at 1.1M budget will pop up options like a 7 seater MPV or a diesel pick up. Both have decent ground clearance and better cargo space. Though the size of a crossover fits perfectly for small, tight parking spaces in the metro and they do have more horses under the hood for its built.

[hardwang]

We've been in a situation recently where we had to scout for a crossover with that budget.

So between the Vitara and the Kona, I'd pick the latter.
Yes, the space are decent on both vehicles.

Vitara has a cheaper looking interior, touchscreen (distracting), and a smaller engine, although it has a slightly better ground clearance (not much though), has leather bits in the interior and rear camera...

I'd take a better engine than a parking camera and leather any day. The Kona is no slouch with its performance. Pwede ka pa makipagsabayan sa mga ibang compact cars with 2.0L that's substantially more expensive.

[Egan101]

We've been in a situation recently where we had to scout for a crossover with that budget.

So between the Vitara and the Kona, I'd pick the latter.
Yes, the space are decent on both vehicles.

Vitara has a cheaper looking interior, touchscreen (distracting), and a smaller engine, although it has a slightly better ground clearance (not much though), has leather bits in the interior and rear camera...

I'd take a better engine than a parking camera and leather any day. The Kona is no slouch with its performance. Pwede ka pa makipagsabayan sa mga ibang compact cars with 2.0L that's substantially more expensive.

Me too, Kona over the Vitara. Or wait for the Seltos.

Sayang at wala na ASX. I have no big complaints with our ASX.

[misseksaherada]

Pero mga Boss.. 1.1 M budget daw ehhh.. Gusto ko nga din mag Kona or Kia Soul dati kaso di na pasok sa 1.1M.. Tama ba ako Kia Seltos na yung ipapalit sa Kia Soul?

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[hardwang]

Pero mga Boss.. 1.1 M budget daw ehhh.. Gusto ko nga din mag Kona or Kia Soul dati kaso di na pasok sa 1.1M.. Tama ba ako Kia Seltos na yung ipapalit sa Kia Soul?

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Baka may discount pa ang Kona. 88k na lang naman ang sobra sa budget na 1.1M. Parang isang iPhone lang yan. 😂😂

[travajante]

Baka may discount pa ang Kona. 88k na lang naman ang sobra sa budget na 1.1M. Parang isang iPhone lang yan. [emoji23][emoji23]

Hmmm...you mean there are still people who want iPhones?[emoji848][emoji4]

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[misseksaherada]

Baka may discount pa ang Kona. 88k na lang naman ang sobra sa budget na 1.1M. Parang isang iPhone lang yan. [emoji23][emoji23]

sabagay.. hahahaha
naaalala ko pala isa pala sa rason kung bakit di ko napili hyundai at kia dahil korean company.. tapos nabanggit lang mas hassle daw humanap ng piyesa.. kaya pala napa-Vitara ako dahil may history yung Vitara variant, tapos Japan company kahit papano.. Hehehe
Pero maganda talaga Kona at Seltos.. Kia Soul din nagandahan ako..

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[hardwang]

Hmmm...you mean there are still people who want iPhones?[emoji848][emoji4]

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The numbers are certainly dwindling... but there’s still a lot of diehard iPhone users out there. Mga 1 out of 10 persons siguro dito sa amin. Sh*t’s expensive as hell. 😂

[fireproofjat]

Thank you for the interesting and useful inputs po! Really appreciate it! For now, scout po muna and pag may chance, mag test drive and research pa talaga since I don't have much budget/money to burn

For the pickup po, interesting suggestion pero kasi sanay na kami na may cargo space sa likod (hehe...although pwede naman palagyan ng cover).

For Jimny, mejo ayaw ni wifey kasi masyadong boxy..although I would have to agree na maganda ang tindig and ample space naman

Again thank you po ulit! Godbless!

[ax30g]

Expander para pwede sila lolo and lola

[coiter]

my thoughts based only on the 2 options:

1) Long term reliability - Vitara. Although both models are fairly new, Suzuki has a more solid reputation and the Vitara is built in Hungary. MG/SAIC and distributed/serviced by TCCCI isn't that comforting yet but MG offers a 5 year warranty.

2) Space - MG ZS based on specs alone

3) Maintenance Costs and Interval - probably Vitara. also, more service centers.

4) Safety - Vitara. MG ZS only scored 3 stars in the euro NCAP vs Vitara's 5 stars

5) Vs other similarly-priced crossovers - Vitara is arguably the most bang for the buck but as suggested by others, you may also want to consider the "crossover" MPVs like BRV, xpander and ertiga. not much fuel economy and size penalty and you have 2 more seats, just in case. ground clearances are even higher than the models you're looking at and walang sinabi in terms of cargo space and flexibility.

HTH and good luck on your purchase!

[minicarph]

The Jimny looks perfect. Tall, seats 4, reliable, easy to maintain, a real ladder framed RWD-based 4x4, holds value & FUN!


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wag ka maniwala ke trav, ang tutoo nasa puso niya is Mazda CX-3, medyo phase lang yan gusto nyan Jimny, lilipas din

[absolut_zero]

Sir Fireproofjat, new car owner lang po ako and I got Suzuki Vitara GLX.. I cannot comment on Long term reliability and maintenance costs (I have doubts dahil sa dami nyang accessories and added functionalities.. maraming pwedeng masira at i-maintain).. Part po na pwedeng i-ready nyo and i-mindset..
Sa space, panalo po sya for family of 3.
Sa safety, eto tested ko sya.. Pero I think dahil matagal na kayong driver, baka hindi na din sa inyo important yung ibang i-note ko pero i share ko na din.. Ground clearance is ok pero meron pang iba na mas mataas pa.. Reverse Cam nya malaki tulong sa reverse parking. Front and Rear sensors are also good kasi hirap ako mag assess ng distance lalo na sa masisikip na parking.. Meron syang hill assist at brake assist.. Di ko pa na test pero nice to know na meron syang 6 airbags..
Other than that, hindi na logical yung reason bakit ko gusto yung napili ko.. Follow your heart.. Basta gusto mo mapapanindigan mo.. Hehehe
Kung sa Eastern part ka Sir, you can check Suzuki Taytay..


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Hi and good day. I would like to ask about the cabin temperature of the Vitara GLX with sunroof during summer days. Is the A/C enough to keep the cabin cool during hot summer days especially in the noontime traffic?

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[misseksaherada]

Hi and good day. I would like to ask about the cabin temperature of the Vitara GLX with sunroof during summer days. Is the A/C enough to keep the cabin cool during hot summer days especially in the noontime traffic?

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Hi Sir absolut_zero, July ko lang po sya na start i-drive around the City pa lang kahit 2PM ako umuuwi at minsan open area ang parking sa office hindi ganun kainit.. Kaya naman ng aircon palamigin agad.. Kaso, I'm not the righr person para makapag bigay feedback sa temperature.. [emoji28] Lagi lang po sakin naka set na 25C yung aircon and naka low pa yung fan nya.. Hindi po kasi ako pawisin, hindi rin madaling mainitan and preferred ko yung tamang lamig lang..
In short, kung sa preference ko lang wala naman ako reklamo sa temperature. Lagi lang din ako mag-isa kaya wala pa ako feedback from any passenger.. Btw, super dark tint ko na 3M sa sunroof satisfied naman ako.. Nagbasa din ako ng mga reviews about sa sunroof before my purchase, honestly hindi sakin issue yung mga binabanggit nila..
OT: bothered ako hindi sa temerature.. dun sa looks and feel ng plastic material na ginamit sa dashboard and doors.. pagpasok ko palang nung namimili palang ako na turn off talaga ako dun.. Hahahahaha [emoji28] hanggang ngayon bothered ako kapag napapansin ko siya.. gusto ko kasi mga interior ng Honda and Mazda.. Pero wala eh, di talaga makukuha lahat ng gusto and sa budget ko di kaya mag-H & M. Hehe [emoji16].. Main objective ko naman is safety lalo na new driver lang din ako.. Rear Cam, front and rear sensors plus 10inch android para sa waze ko laking tulong. [emoji4]

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[absolut_zero]

Hi misseksaherada! Thank you very much po for the inputs. Looks like a dark or maybe a silver tint will do the job to reduce the heat coming in from the sunroof. Hindi rin ako pawisin. Usually, nasa lowest fan speed and 24C yung aircon pag nagda-drive ako. Inaalala ko lang kung full seats ang sakay.
Yung sa interior finish, panay video review pa lang nakikita ko. Hindi pa ako nakakapunta sa mga showroom or nakapag test drive. Pag nagkaroon siguro ng time.
Maraming salamat po uli.

[kris_13]

Choices ko dati:

1. Br-V - kaya lang I don't need a 7 seater
2. Altis - sasayad sa parking ko. Eto sana napupusuan ko noon.
3. Navarra - ok sana kaya lang wala ako malalagay sa likod kasi bukas.
4. City - chnaged my mind kasi CVT. And may accent na kami. halos pareho lang
5. Eco sport - Ok naman kaya lang di ako ganon kainterested. and sabi sakin ng office mate ko bigala nalanag nag shutdown ecosport nya na brandnew. Jerky din daw.
6. Vitara - eto kinuha ko kasi swak sa budget at features. Ok din nung test drive ko. And sa tibay at maintenance cost, subok kok na suzuki kasi unang car ko suzuki din.

[misseksaherada]

Hi misseksaherada! Thank you very much po for the inputs. Looks like a dark or maybe a silver tint will do the job to reduce the heat coming in from the sunroof. Hindi rin ako pawisin. Usually, nasa lowest fan speed and 24C yung aircon pag nagda-drive ako. Inaalala ko lang kung full seats ang sakay.
Yung sa interior finish, panay video review pa lang nakikita ko. Hindi pa ako nakakapunta sa mga showroom or nakapag test drive. Pag nagkaroon siguro ng time.
Maraming salamat po uli.

Yeah.. Yun din iniisip ko kapag meron na din ako sakay tapos long drive.. This August try ko na magsakay ng pasahero.. [emoji4]
Yes Sir try nyo makita ng personal, tapos kung maalala mo balikan mo message dito kung same ba tayo ng comment sa unang kita nung interior..
Good luck and enjoy sa pagcheck!

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