Subaru Forester 2.0 XT or Mazda CX-5 2.5 AWD Sport

[numbah5]

Which is better between the 2 in terms of value for money, space, features and comfort?

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[niky]

Space, the Fozzie

Features, it's a tie, though the CX5's iStop is a great feature.

Comfort, the CX5 rides more comfortably, and has better tires for wet conditions.

Value-for-money... depends on what you want... the Fozzie XT has great ground clearance, incredible power and X-Mode. The CX-5 has good power, great economy and great agility.

[number001]

[foresterx]

Space, the Fozzie

Features, it's a tie, though the CX5's iStop is a great feature.

Comfort, the CX5 rides more comfortably, and has better tires for wet conditions.

Value-for-money... depends on what you want... the Fozzie XT has great ground clearance, incredible power and X-Mode. The CX-5 has good power, great economy and great agility.

how is it compared to bmw's? i find the bmw annoying kasi.

[niky]

No one really needs AWD in the city, so you can even shoot lower for a 2WD crossover... or even a bigger truck like the Trailblazer or Sorento. The FWD Sorento is a grand bargain in terms of power for your peso. It's only slightly slower than the Fozzie XT in terms of acceleration. (about 0.5 seconds slower to 100 km/h) and much more economical and spacious.

how is it compared to bmw's? i find the bmw annoying kasi.

Some people hate it. I like it. It's not as abrupt as some "hybrids" when the engine comes on because of the way it pre-primes the cylinder to fire exactly when it cranks (saves wear on starter, too). If you time it so that you activate the engine just as you take off, you won't notice it.

And you can turn it off if you want.

[Ry_Tower]

No one really needs AWD in the city, so you can even shoot lower for a 2WD crossover... or even a bigger truck like the Trailblazer or Sorento. The FWD Sorento is a grand bargain in terms of power for your peso. It's only slightly slower than the Fozzie XT in terms of acceleration. (about 0.5 seconds slower to 100 km/h) and much more economical and spacious.



Some people hate it. I like it. It's not as abrupt as some "hybrids" when the engine comes on because of the way it pre-primes the cylinder to fire exactly when it cranks (saves wear on starter, too). If you time it so that you activate the engine just as you take off, you won't notice it.

And you can turn it off if you want.

And the new FWD CX-5 has iStop na rin naman. Plus other updates for a bargain of a price.

[numbah5]

No one really needs AWD in the city, so you can even shoot lower for a 2WD crossover... or even a bigger truck like the Trailblazer or Sorento. The FWD Sorento is a grand bargain in terms of power for your peso. It's only slightly slower than the Fozzie XT in terms of acceleration. (about 0.5 seconds slower to 100 km/h) and much more economical and spacious.



Some people hate it. I like it. It's not as abrupt as some "hybrids" when the engine comes on because of the way it pre-primes the cylinder to fire exactly when it cranks (saves wear on starter, too). If you time it so that you activate the engine just as you take off, you won't notice it.

And you can turn it off if you want.

And the new FWD CX-5 has iStop na rin naman. Plus other updates for a bargain of a price.

It's not the issue of it being AWD. We just prefer TOTL variants para walang regrets in the end. Sorento is already ageing na kaya scratch siya sa choices. We don't know, maybe my sister will come across a scenario that the AWD will come in handy. That's why our choices are the TOTL variants of the Fozzie and CX-5.

niky, we don't need another Trailblazer in our garage hehehehe. One is enough.

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[numbah5]

BTW, it's for my sister. It'll be the replacement of her Jazz. Mostly city driving with occassional out of town trips. She also wants a balance of power and fuel efficiency. Consideration also are the active and passive safety features.

We test drove both, she likes the pulling power of the Fozie but she also likes the features of the CX-5 like the iStop and the blind spot warning feature. In short, she is really torn between the 2 CUVs.

That's why I turned to tsikot for help.

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[Ry_Tower]

CX-5 AWD ako. Practical ako eh.

[Ponkan]

CX5 din vote ko dyan

[Noel Salisipan]

I think either of them are good and I was in the same situation a few months ago...

Forester XT pros for me are:
- more power so more fun (240hp vs 185hp)
- interior seems slightly bigger as big windows/sunroof probably help create this feel

While CX-5 AWD pros for me are:
- lower acquisition cost as with discounts and Youjin maintenance plan, you get at least 250k pesos in savings
- more convenience features like 8-point parking sensors (vs 0 for Forester) and blind spot warning system

Malaking bagay yung parking sensors at blind spot warning feature sa lady driver lalo na sa city. Power, 185hp is to much for her lalo na mostly city driven lang. So, mas favor ang CX5 dito.

[numbah5]

CX-5 wins guys. Dad and mom's decision which my sister didn't contest as she also likes the CX-5. If we have the budget next year, the CX-5 will replace the Jazz, on the same year an upgraded(?) 3.2 Ranger Wildtrak will replace my mom's Strada. What stood out on the CX-5 is the Yojin 3, the iStop, the blind spot warning system and the auto transmission. My mom didn't like the shifting methods of the CVT of the Fozzie aside from the huge cost of maintenance if it breaks down.

Resale value is kind of important for us pero with the Yojin 3 parang ok lang na mababa resale value ng Mazda.

No worries that the Fozzie wasn't chosen as we just bought a Subaru recently

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[Noel Salisipan]

CX-5 wins guys. Dad and mom's decision which my sister didn't contest as she also likes the CX-5. If we have the budget next year, the CX-5 will replace the Jazz, on the same year an upgraded(?) 3.2 Ranger Wildtrak will replace my mom's Strada. What stood out on the CX-5 is the Yojin 3, the iStop, the blind spot warning system and the auto transmission. My mom didn't like the shifting methods of the CVT of the Fozzie aside from the huge cost of maintenance if it breaks down.

Resale value is kind of important for us pero with the Yojin 3 parang ok lang na mababa resale value ng Mazda.

No worries that the Fozzie wasn't chosen as we just bought a Subaru recently

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Nice choice, congrats bro!

[SyniTh]

Nice choice sir. The CX 5 looks better for me and matches to girl drivers too.


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[erick_214]

Hi gusy,

Just wanna ask something about the Foresters CVT. Matibay ba ito at hindi problematic kagaya nung sa Jazz dati? I know some manufacturers are resulting into this tech pero nakakatakot kasi kapag nagkaroon ng problem yung CVT.

Thanks