2013 Kia Sorento vs Montero non/Vgt a/t

**jhnkvn** · August 28th, 2013 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by icon

For the sake of argument ano ang rated flood fording height ng montero? Parang I read somewhere it's 0.5m din same as the sorento? I'm wondering why mitsu is only saying 0.5m. Or sa vgt engine lang yon but the non vgt can actually ford deeper water?

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Di ko alam why people buy cars for the sake of flood fording. Want advice? Avoid flooded roads. Kasi kung nagkamali ka, kahit ano gawin mo, sasakit ang wallet at ang ulo mo. And even if you do make it across, think your underchassis is happy?

Besides, a few centimeters of "better water fording" is crap to rely on. Ever heard of a lifter?

**s10pao** · August 28th, 2013 01:12 AM

Originally Posted by jhnkvn

Di ko alam why people buy cars for the sake of flood fording. Want advice? Avoid flooded roads. Kasi kung nagkamali ka, kahit ano gawin mo, sasakit ang wallet at ang ulo mo. And even if you do make it across, think your underchassis is happy?

Besides, a few centimeters of "better water fording" is crap to rely on. Ever heard of a lifter?

minsan kasi hindi maiiwasan ung baha lalo na kung bahain sa lugar nyo. pero kung hindi naman dapat lesser priority ung flood fording feature.

**jhnkvn** · August 28th, 2013 01:33 AM

Originally Posted by s10pao

minsan kasi hindi maiiwasan ung baha lalo na kung bahain sa lugar nyo. pero kung hindi naman dapat lesser priority ung flood fording feature.

I understand. However, relying on a few centimeters as "insurance" is a risky bet. I don't know why people would risk their car.. especially if it's over a million bucks. If in terms of ground clearance, the difference is 20mm. Of course, other things such as the placement of the intake should also be taken into consideration in water fording.

**dj ian** · August 28th, 2013 04:04 PM

Wala yan.. i bet yung mapupuntahan ni montero di mapupuntahan ni sorrento.. kahit pacomfy comfy panyan at saksakan ng sangkatutak na equipments.. yung review nya sa isang car magazine bagsak ang sorrento.. dun ko nabasa yung plastics nya, chinaplastic toys feel! And by the way, kung nagpapaka european si sorrento, bakit mo ibibida na comfy sya eh ang mga european cars matagtag yan. D sa napapako ako sa monty, pero iba pa rin ang japanesse cars. Saka d lang sa baha lumulusong si monty, sa ilog talaga. Unpaved ang loose gravel na 500mm ang tubig.. ganun ko inaabuso. O halika sorrento wanna join us?

**viper888** · August 28th, 2013 04:37 PM

Guys I think we need to chill with this topic
The Sorento and the Montero are two different ways of building an SUV
These two are apples to oranges
For comparison, nobody compares the BMW X5 to the Toyota LC200
If they are taxed equally they will cost about the same, are about the same length and width, and have the same number of seats if the option is ticked in the X5. Even power the two are similar, 300hp from their diesels, albeit produced in a different manner(4.5 V8 vs 3.0 I6).
But guess what, they cater to different markets, the BMW X5 is a brilliant tarmac SUV with carlike manners on the road and adequate offroad ability. The LC200, while no slouch on the road is inferior to the X5, but is far superior in terms of offroading, water fording, and etc. abilities

And to relate this to the topic:
BMW X5 = Kia Sorento
Soft roader with great tarmac abilities and superior refinement. Made for city slickers who rarely go offroad
Mitsubishi Montero = Toyota LC200
Truck based SUV with superior offroad abilities. Made for people who need the offroad abilities and the durability of a truck

**dj ian** · August 28th, 2013 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by yebo

Di naman kasi bumibili ng kotse para ilusong lang sa baha. Comfort, space, fuel economy, maintenance cost, added features, engine power and torque if when you need it, drivability, SAFETY, etc. Kung baha lang nasa isip ko pag bibili ako ng sasakyan e sana DUMP TRUCK na 6x6 ang binili ko ano. At kung sasabihin mo na suv ang pinaguusapan at hindi truck, e naku may mas maganda kesa montero. Trailblazer and Everest dihamak mas maganda sa flood fording, and much better and safer suv all around than the asean-market only montero.

Sir i think you will not use your 6x6 for uphill to farm to city driving and vice versa. We have jeepneys converted to 4x4s and costumized 4x4 izusu elfs for deep flood fording pero di namin ganagamit papuntang metro. For us monty and fort are enough for our daily driving routes..

**yebo** · August 28th, 2013 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by dj ian

Sir i think you will not use your 6x6 for uphill to farm to city driving and vice versa. We have jeepneys converted to 4x4s and costumized 4x4 izusu elfs for deep flood fording pero di namin ganagamit papuntang metro. For us monty and fort are enough for our daily driving routes..

Yes, i will not buy a 6x6 but only because it will not fit in my garage. When the time comes that i will need a REAL 4X4 i will buy a REAL 4X4. an LC70 pick up, or even an old beat up LC80. Even a old F150 lariat fits the bill. Or a new chevy colorado 2.8 or ford ranger 3.2 wildtrak, lifted an additional 4 inches maybe. AND, you know, something with creep mode and solid axles.

But definitely not some wannabe 4x4 that turns turtle at the least excuse, like a monty.

**Djerms** · August 28th, 2013 07:56 PM

Dear TS: test drive test drive test drive....buy what you like. Dont listen to anyone here hehe maguguluhan ka lang.

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**reactor** · August 28th, 2013 08:27 PM

TS: as owner of both SUV and CUV(both crdi)...personally i like the CUV for city driving and daily use because of its size and FC ...but usually for weekend and provincial trips and assignments i prefer the SUV...IMO its not about budget coz your comparison is very close (in terms of price) and it seems within your budget but what will be the primary or secondary use for you then you know which one to buy.