2014 Chevrolet Trailblazer LTZ Vs 2014 Sta. Fe 4x2 AT

[jut703]

Looks are subjective sirs. Some may find the TB's look as good and macho, some won't. For us TB owners, ok naman looks niya especially the macho look of the front. What we don't like are the use of hard plastics in the interior. Pero come to think of it, the 1st generation Fortuner is also tadtad ng hard plastics sa interior. Ganun kasi yung dating Fortuner ko

Let's not go into bashing of the 2 SUVs. Both TB and SF3 are really great but because of the requirements of Zeph, I would really suggest the TB. A ladder frame SUV fits his requirements and honestly speaking, the TB LTZ 4x4 A/T is the most bang for the buck Thai made ladder frame diesel SUV in the market right now

You're right bro, a ladder-frame SUV is a better match for the TS' requirements. But you can't say that the TB is the best bang-for-the-buck without considering aesthetic appeal as well. It's not good value if you're not happy seeing it on a daily basis.

I have a friend who, just like you, is impressed by the specs of the Trailblazer. But he simply couldn't get over the looks, which he says is just nowhere as timeless as a Fortuner or as butch as a Montero. He got himself a 3.0V Fortuner even if he acknowledges that it doesn't have the best engine and isn't the most modern out there.

Very few people (because there are very few TB owners relative to Fort/MS) find the aesthetics of the Trailblazer to be great. But for those who do, then no doubt the Trailblazer is the SUV for them.


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[Zeph]

Very good comments mga Sir. Very much appreciated.

Now we are excited for the upcoming Auto Show. We have to test drive these 2 SUVs. I already test drove the new Sta Fe at last year's Auto Show in MOA. It was good. This time, we will test drive the TBZ.

I think the 2 SUVs have their own attributes that can be good and applicable for us.

[dahwan02]

lol di naman pangit look ng TB yung santa fe bagay sya sa mga professionals/executive na mga tao kasi small and luxurious yung dating nya while TB looks big, rugged, macho and parang nambubully yung dating nya one of the reason kaya TB kinuha namin nung wednesday. nasa taste ng tao yan kung ano yung maganda sa paningin nya. cheers.

btw meron din kaming 2009 santa fe and I can say na mas mabilis magaccelerate ang santa fe pero mas comfy ang ride kay TB not sure why baka may problema santa fe namin since nung binili pero ganun yung impression ng mga tao dito samin nung naksakay sila sa TB.

[jaymd]

TB was designed by a brazilian, built by thais and the company is american. I think chevy is planning to sell the TB or colorado in the US. TB vs SF3. TB ako. kahit pangit sya

[Zeph]

lol di naman pangit look ng TB yung santa fe bagay sya sa mga professionals/executive na mga tao kasi small and luxurious yung dating nya while TB looks big, rugged, macho and parang nambubully yung dating nya one of the reason kaya TB kinuha namin nung wednesday. nasa taste ng tao yan kung ano yung maganda sa paningin nya. cheers.

btw meron din kaming 2009 santa fe and I can say na mas mabilis magaccelerate ang santa fe pero mas comfy ang ride kay TB not sure why baka may problema santa fe namin since nung binili pero ganun yung impression ng mga tao dito samin nung naksakay sila sa TB.

You've got a point there dahwan02... Points for both vehicles actually...

[Ventoy]

This time TB is for practically and new looks

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[Zeph]

I test drove a new Sta Fe yesterday for a stretch of 3-5Km road. I found it nice and refined... Though, we noticed some setbacks .
One was the noticeable low Ground clearance. Ang baba nya compared to other SUVs. And the cladding made it lower still. With this, mahirap ipagitna mga malalaking bato or debris on the road especially on the provincial roads or highways, which I usually do when driving, particularly pag may kasalubong kang mga trucks at buses, and that the usual highways/roads are just 2 lanes in the province. There will be high chance that the engine below could be hit. Also pag baha, mukhang delicate syang ilusong pag me baha e hehe.
Second, the view for the driver and passenger- Parang mataas yung panels/level of view eh, unlike sa Monty or Strada where you can readily see the roads. O baka siguro hindi lang kami sanay .
Thirdly, I think there's no "child proof lock" or something since I could not find buttons to lock all the doors on the driver side. Mahirap sa amin yun kasi minsan may mga batang sakay kami, o pasaherong makukulit.
Fourth, the steering wheels are little numb, even in Normal mode. I could not feel the road. Ang tipo kasi namin yung parang may feeling kami ng road grip-and-downforce thing ala F1 So mas maganda sigurong ilagay na lang lagi sa Sports mode hehe. Fifth, mukha ngang malambot suspension sa likod... Para bang pag kinargahan ng 50-70 Kg cargo eh sasayad na ang tires sa fender.

For us, Sta Fe is a crossover, and an Urban SUV.

Just our thoughts... No offense meant. Otherwise, nice ride.

[nels76]

I test drove a new Sta Fe yesterday for a stretch of 3-5Km road. I found it nice and refined... Though, we noticed some setbacks .
One was the noticeable low Ground clearance. Ang baba nya compared to other SUVs. And the cladding made it lower still. With this, mahirap ipagitna mga malalaking bato or debris on the road especially on the provincial roads or highways, which I usually do when driving, particularly pag may kasalubong kang mga trucks at buses, and that the usual highways/roads are just 2 lanes in the province. There will be high chance that the engine below could be hit. Also pag baha, mukhang delicate syang ilusong pag me baha e hehe.
Second, the view for the driver and passenger- Parang mataas yung panels/level of view eh, unlike sa Monty or Strada where you can readily see the roads. O baka siguro hindi lang kami sanay .
Thirdly, I think there's no "child proof lock" or something since I could not find buttons to lock all the doors on the driver side. Mahirap sa amin yun kasi minsan may mga batang sakay kami, o pasaherong makukulit.
Fourth, the steering wheels are little numb, even in Normal mode. I could not feel the road. Ang tipo kasi namin yung parang may feeling kami ng road grip-and-downforce thing ala F1 So mas maganda sigurong ilagay na lang lagi sa Sports mode hehe. Fifth, mukha ngang malambot suspension sa likod... Para bang pag kinargahan ng 50-70 Kg cargo eh sasayad na ang tires sa fender.

For us, Sta Fe is a crossover, and an Urban SUV.

Just our thoughts... No offense meant. Otherwise, nice ride.

Agree. Di talaga pang harabas ang SF. For tough job, go with TBZ.
While its soft suspension is a plus for comfortable ride, yan din ang achilles heel nya lalo pag medyo madami kayong sakay o dala.

[Zeph]

I just wanted to share the following article with you guys--

Explaining All-Wheel, Four-Wheel, Front-Wheel and Rear-Wheel Drive on Edmunds.com

I have been reading. Already test drove the TBZ 2014 LT variant in the auto show just few days ago.

And now, we are still split with our decision...

[5Speed]

I just wanted to share the following article with you guys--

Explaining All-Wheel, Four-Wheel, Front-Wheel and Rear-Wheel Drive on Edmunds.com

I have been reading. Already test drove the TBZ 2014 LT variant in the auto show just few days ago.

And now, we are still split with our decision...

hehehe suspense pa rin kung alin ang winner para kay Zeph....

[oliver1013]

Sabi sa article dont be a 10% car...so ilan percent ba ng biyahe mo ang kailngan ng hard core?Ilan percent ang sa patag?

[niky]

Lots of "it depends" in that equation. For cars with low horsepower, performance is almost always better with front-wheel drive. Weight transfer to the rear only starts to become a problem with higher horsepower/torque versus weight. At this level, with 200 hp diesels, the weight and drivetrain-loss handicaps of rear-wheel drive SUVs mean that the Sorento/Santa Fe are still faster.

Also, front-drive pick-ups with unladen rears being impossible to drive... has the author ever actually driven a front-wheel drive pick-up? Front-drive utes are common outside the United States and non-existent inside it, so I guess he can be excused, but in my experience, a front-wheel drive pick-up drive just like a front-wheel drive car. I've actually owned one. Which is more than I can say for the author.

[Horsepower]

There will be high chance that the engine below could be hit. Also pag baha, mukhang delicate syang ilusong pag me baha e hehe.

I once drove in windshield-deep flood in G.Araneta Avenue (I thought it was just really an empty road, turns out it's neck-deep). Shifted to Reverse and drove over the island. After a car wash and washing of carpets, it was ok save for one busted fog light bulb.

Second, the view for the driver and passenger- Parang mataas yung panels/level of view eh, unlike sa Monty or Strada where you can readily see the roads. O baka siguro hindi lang kami sanay .

You should see the height adjustment lever in the driver's seat.

Thirdly, I think there's no "child proof lock" or something since I could not find buttons to lock all the doors on the driver side. Mahirap sa amin yun kasi minsan may mga batang sakay kami, o pasaherong makukulit.

It's on the door. Open it and check the surface that kisses the frame (that's the most illustrative way of going at it). You should see a slider switch near the hooker. Otherwise, read the fine manual. hehe.

Fifth, mukha ngang malambot suspension sa likod... Para bang pag kinargahan ng 50-70 Kg cargo eh sasayad na ang tires sa fender.

For us, Sta Fe is a crossover, and an Urban SUV.

Just our thoughts... No offense meant. Otherwise, nice ride.

It is. If you have two fat passengers in the 3rd row, the car would "look up". Unless yours is equipped with Auto-ride height adjustment feature. So, never let fat people sit in the back.

[mda]

I once drove in windshield-deep flood in G.Araneta Avenue (I thought it was just really an empty road, turns out it's neck-deep). Shifted to Reverse and drove over the island. After a car wash and washing of carpets, it was ok save for one busted fog light bulb.

Anong sasakyan dala nyo niyan dati and how long were you 'submerged'?

[jut703]

The Fort/MS/TB are RWD just because they're based on pickup trucks with ladder-frame chassis. I don't really see why the Sta. Fe's FWD layout is a disadvantage.

You shouldn't be comparing RWD sports cars with RWD SUVs. The former were engineered for handling, the latter was simply a constraint of chassis.


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