2013 Innova 2.5V or 2013 Carens LX AT or 2013 Mitsubishi Montero Sport non VGT GLX AT

**Rallyweapon** · August 12th, 2013 11:11 AM

Hi all. I'm in the market for a 6/7 seater and have narrowed it to these 3 models. Each has its own advantage but I want to see opinion especially from users / owners. My desired vehicle must have the following criteria:

1. Occasional 6-7 seater: 90% 4-5 seater, 10% 6-7 seater
2. Diesel
3. Reliability
4. Ride comfort
5. Easily serviceable
6. Looks / driving feel
7. Features

As you may have noticed my price range is up to 1.3M only. Would have wanted the TOTL Carens or the Montero GLS V but my budget is fixed. I have considered a 5 seater CUV like the CRV 2.0, the Sportage, Tucson, but when I need those extra seat, it simply presents a problem. 1 seat is for a child seat so you understand my dilemma (it takes a lot of space).

Pls feel free to suggest a different vehicle altogether if there's something else that'll fit the criteria. Thanks for your advise.

**Retz** · August 12th, 2013 11:14 AM

Are you considering the new chevy spin as well sir? it also has a diesel 1.3 diesel variant. matipid sa gas.

**basti08** · August 12th, 2013 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by Rallyweapon

Hi all. I'm in the market for a 6/7 seater and have narrowed it to these 3 models. Each has its own advantage but I want to see opinion especially from users / owners. My desired vehicle must have the following criteria:

1. Occasional 6-7 seater: 90% 4-5 seater, 10% 6-7 seater
2. Diesel
3. Reliability
4. Ride comfort
5. Easily serviceable
6. Looks / driving feel
7. Features

As you may have noticed my price range is up to 1.3M only. Would have wanted the TOTL Carens or the Montero GLS V but my budget is fixed. I have considered a 5 seater CUV like the CRV 2.0, the Sportage, Tucson, but when I need those extra seat, it simply presents a problem. 1 seat is for a child seat so you understand my dilemma (it takes a lot of space).

Pls feel free to suggest a different vehicle altogether if there's something else that'll fit the criteria. Thanks for your advise.

Montero GLX Non-VGT for me. Innova is again, just perfect. But you want to pass on Innova because it is an Innova, if you get what I mean. Don't get me wrong, I also drive an Innova and there's nothing wrong with it. It's just so perfect (for its purpose of a practical drive) I want to complicate things LOL!

**jdjoeydean** · August 12th, 2013 11:21 AM

Innova for me.

**Rallyweapon** · August 12th, 2013 11:33 AM

I haven't seen the Chevy Spin but had bad experience with Chevy as a brand before. Isn't the Spin same size as the Avanza? Maybe I'll pass by The Chevrolet dealership later...
*basti08 ... I get what you mean and at the same time confused by it. Do you mean you like the Innova because you own one but secretly pining for the Montero Sport? And when you say it's perfect, as in, as a people mover but nothing else?

**basti08** · August 12th, 2013 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by Rallyweapon

I haven't seen the Chevy Spin but had bad experience with Chevy as a brand before. Isn't the Spin same size as the Avanza? Maybe I'll pass by The Chevrolet dealership later...
*basti08 ... I get what you mean and at the same time confused by it. Do you mean you like the Innova because you own one but secretly pining for the Montero Sport? And when you say it's perfect, as in, as a people mover but nothing else?

Mine is a 2.0J MT. It is fuel efficient (7-8km/l)and very fast. Rides better than a Fortuner 1st gen. Can haul stuff and move people comfortably. Doesn't require a lot of attention nor money when it comes to maintenance. It just runs and runs. Has a cold AC. Has a good flood wading too. It's just that it is an Innova. Boring and so practical.

If you aint discriminating really, it is a good choice. But fact that you included the stylish Carens and ruggedly attired Montero means you're looking for some 'presence' too. The Innova in that regard scores 'zero'. HTH

**Calistro** · August 12th, 2013 11:52 AM

Innova is much more comfortable compared to a Montero.

But perception of it as a mere Innova doesn't give it the impression that the Montero gives, if that is a concern.

**dct** · August 12th, 2013 12:16 PM

montero is much comfortable for me

**boytsiks** · August 12th, 2013 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by basti08

Mine is a 2.0J MT. It is fuel efficient (7-8km/l)and very fast. Rides better than a Fortuner 1st gen. Can haul stuff and move people comfortably. Doesn't require a lot of attention nor money when it comes to maintenance. It just runs and runs. Has a cold AC. Has a good flood wading too. It's just that it is an Innova. Boring and so practical.

If you aint discriminating really, it is a good choice. But fact that you included the stylish Carens and ruggedly attired Montero means you're looking for some 'presence' too. The Innova in that regard scores 'zero'. HTH

Agree with sir Basti... Innova is indeed a very practical car. It's also one heck of a reliable car. We even used this a service vehicle on our projects in the mountains.

But since one of your criteria is looks, I'd still choose the Montero. I think they are almost equal in the other criteria have there.

HTH

**glenn_duke** · August 12th, 2013 01:58 PM

I assume you are a family man, and if ride height is not a concern to you and you pass area that is not prone to flooding, I suggest you get the innova.
The ride height of MS is a bit of inconvenience for kids during ingress and egress.
Another advantage of innova for a family man is they seldom tempted to race it, especially with their kids onboard.
Unlike if your in an MS, because of its sporty feel you sometimes forget your speed limitation.
FC and maintenance cost for both are almost identical.
Looks, they are thousands of innova and MS around, it doesn't matter anymore.