Crossover/SUV with the best ride comfort - CRV, RAV4, Forester, CX-5?

[nitrogen]

For those who have tried them, which of the above provides the best ride comfort for passengers at the back seat?
Think pregnant women, seniors, post-surgery patients, or even yourself if you just want to be driven around... Sedans and vans are out for various reasons that's why the models mentioned above.
For reference we are planning to replace a 2007 CRV (the one before the latest generation) and the ride is barely acceptable and thinking if the current one has improved or if we can do better with the RAV, Forester, or CX-5. Again, ride comfort is the mainconsideration.
We are trying to check those in this budget range before considering going higher.
Thanks in advance.

[dct]

How about zero gravity seats of xtrail? But i never tried how comfortable pa

[rollyic]

I was able to drive the 2014 tucson....good handling and comfortable din.

Posted via Tsikot Mobile App

[jcal68]

I was able to drive the 2014 tucson....good handling and comfortable din.

Posted via Tsikot Mobile App

And choose the diesel variant para tipid.
IMO, AWD's and 4WD's variants have stiffer suspension. . .

[nitrogen]

And choose the diesel variant para tipid.
IMO, AWD's and 4WD's variants have stiffer suspension. . .

Thanks for the input esp on the AWD/4WD suspension. So for CRV and Forester, better to consider the 4x2s.

[chronicle]

Very subjective ang ride comfort. Whats comfortable for others might not be comfy for you. I think you should ask a test drive for the models you are looking at.

[Walter]

CR-V then CX-5 then Forester. No idea on RAV.

[nitrogen]

CR-V then CX-5 then Forester. No idea on RAV.

Thanks! Are the differences between the CRV/CX-5 and CX-5/Forester significant?
Still curious about where the RAV slots in and hoping for other inputs.

[beeftapa]

As a rear seat passenger, I prefer the RAV4 or CRV against CX5. I haven't ridden a Forrester yet.

[17Sphynx17]

If it's comfort as a main priority, I would cross out the CX5 and Forester as they would rank below the Rav4 and CRV. They drive and handle better surely but that sacrifices a bit in the comfort department. If you can live with it, then that's okay.

Between the Rav4 or CRV, I would have to go with the Rav4 as riding better than the CRV. Although I haven't ridden the current generation CRV but there doesn't seem to be much change in terms of that department.

My wild card since this is a five seater crossover selection mainly is maybe try also looking at the Xtrail as well if you are open to it.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

If it's comfort as a main priority, I would cross out the CX5 and Forester as they would rank below the Rav4 and CRV. They drive and handle better surely but that sacrifices a bit in the comfort department. If you can live with it, then that's okay.

Between the Rav4 or CRV, I would have to go with the Rav4 as riding better than the CRV. Although I haven't ridden the current generation CRV but there doesn't seem to be much change in terms of that department.

My wild card since this is a five seater crossover selection mainly is maybe try also looking at the Xtrail as well if you are open to it.

[nitrogen]

Many thanks, 17sphynx17 and beeftapa, for sharing your experiences.
At this point, looks like RAV4 and CRV are the leading options...

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Many thanks, 17sphynx17 and beeftapa, for sharing your experiences.
At this point, looks like RAV4 and CRV are the leading options...

[Wh1stl3r]

Almost 80Tkm and no issues naman with our X-trail. We have the older pre-facelift version though.

It was a good choice at the time (2015). Imho the exterior and cabin looked great vs the competition. Not the best riding (CR-V) or the best handling (CX-5) but it was practical for me coz for 1.5M it had the most legroom for the 1st and 2nd rows and the 4x4 was quick with the 2.5L engine. And it had a lot of the electronic nannies that weren't available to the competition at the time. And AVM.

But looking at the X-trail now, it really has fallen behind compared to newer rivals. The CR-V trumps it for both handling and ride quality. Even with the upgrades from the facelift, vs the other more modern offerings it feels dated, and that's ok for something that came 4-6 years before its more modern rivals. But no sense in buying one now unless it's offered at a substantial discount.

[carwhacko]

Almost 80Tkm and no issues naman with our X-trail. We have the older pre-facelift version though.

It was a good choice at the time (2015). Imho the exterior and cabin looked great vs the competition. Not the best riding (CR-V) or the best handling (CX-5) but it was practical for me coz for 1.5M it had the most legroom for the 1st and 2nd rows and the 4x4 was quick with the 2.5L engine. And it had a lot of the electronic nannies that weren't available to the competition at the time. And AVM.

But looking at the X-trail now, it really has fallen behind compared to newer rivals. The CR-V trumps it for both handling and ride quality. Even with the upgrades from the facelift, vs the other more modern offerings it feels dated, and that's ok for something that came 4-6 years before its more modern rivals. But no sense in buying one now unless it's offered at a substantial discount.

Hmmmm now it got me thinking baka CRV, Forester and CX5 na pagpilian ko. I’m really torn rin if I’d still include Fortuner sa list since gusto rin ng mom ko yan pero sometimes I find it very tiring na to drive a PPV since I have my Ranger rin naman. Kaya sabi ko try ko naman CUV for ride comfort with a higher ground clearance kesa sa mga sedan or subcompact kaso iniisip ko rin ang gas consumption. OT na ata! [emoji28]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[StockEngine]

Hmmmm now it got me thinking baka CRV, Forester and CX5 na pagpilian ko. I’m really torn rin if I’d still include Fortuner sa list since gusto rin ng mom ko yan pero sometimes I find it very tiring na to drive a PPV since I have my Ranger rin naman. Kaya sabi ko try ko naman CUV for ride comfort with a higher ground clearance kesa sa mga sedan or subcompact kaso iniisip ko rin ang gas consumption. OT na ata! [emoji28]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

youre in the right direction. cx5 for reliability. consumer reports says so

[minicarph]

Honestly wala naman difference Yan apart na yan because they are gasoline crossovers. Ride and comfort quality are good because they are gasoline and crossover. And they're all Jap quality so you will never go wrong at any of those cars

You had the 2007 CRV so Pareho Lang yan, I've driven the 1st gen 2nd gen CRV, 1st gen escape, the American boxy escape, the RAV4 in U.S., the Mazda Tribute, pare-Pareho Lang feel and ride

It will always be mcpherson strut suspension or maybe double wishbone with other equipped with self-leveling proprietary technology . Suspension systems didn't go evolutionary naman as it's always the same,


Some people mistake the ride quality of older cuvs pero they have to know Kung old na ang tires. New tires dapat if to compare. So with those cars mentioned above. Kung ano na Lang preference mo na brand ..

I'd choose RAV4 because it's more SUV looking with wider road hugging body, Pareho ng CX5.
The CRV for me is just plain ugly and the forester minus all those airplane. LookingTechnology in the bumpers , exterior wise not appealing but that's just me

[Walter]

There is no 4x2 Subaru Forester. Subaru is the only company that offers 4-wheel drive across their entire line (until the Subaru BRZ came along).

+1 on the new Nissan X-Trail with it's zero gravity seats (are these for driver's seats only).

Also +1 on the old tires on old cars. Changing to new tires (from 5+ year old ones) will improve ride quality.

[minicarph]

The best SUV ride are the stock configuration tires specs. Before, CUvs (like the escapes, crvs, and rav4s) had only 15 to 16 rims with bigger spec tire walls. The 17s are in the mid SUVs dept like the sta Fe , sorento

I've heard of complaints of 3rd gen CRV being too bumpy. That's also the time Honda put in 17" rims on a CUV. So to fit it, they had to partner it with lower profile tires.

Personally, I don't agree with 17" rims on compact SUVs if you are to bitch in ride quality pero if form over function ang Habol eh di tiis hehe


But this is the trend now, almost all CUvs are sporting 17" rims as standard. With greater power comes greater responsibility, so expect a more expensive tire purchase because low profile 17s are just expensive . In fact all 17 tires are expensive, starting 7k up per tire, while the older 15" tires makakuha ka ng 2500 per tire Lang For the old crvs, escapes, rav4, jimny.

---

Natawa nga ako sa classmate ko, na bragging about his new Montero. Sobrang Sulit daw coz everyone's buying it, he uses it panghatid sa school and work.

That's good but a word of advice be careful with the tires. It may seem that it can handle every pothole, pero grabe ang mahal ng gulong Nyan. Sabi ko 12k. Kala Nya 12k apat, nanghina sya when he learned the Bridgestone duellers are 12k each. From a vios to a Montero user, I think I've given him the biggest shock of his life lol

Yan ang problema kasi when people try to differentiate ride qualities of SUVs, most of the Time SUVs pinaabot ng 7 years kasi mahal and then they'd bitch about ride quality is inferior pero wala pala pambili ng tires every 3 years. 3 years dapat ang replacement ng tires if used daily

[17Sphynx17]

The best SUV ride are the stock configuration tires specs. Before, CUvs (like the escapes, crvs, and rav4s) had only 15 to 16 rims with bigger spec tire walls. The 17s are in the mid SUVs dept like the sta Fe , sorento

I've heard of complaints of 3rd gen CRV being too bumpy. That's also the time Honda put in 17" rims on a CUV. So to fit it, they had to partner it with lower profile tires.

Personally, I don't agree with 17" rims on compact SUVs if you are to bitch in ride quality pero if form over function ang Habol eh di tiis hehe


But this is the trend now, almost all CUvs are sporting 17" rims as standard. With greater power comes greater responsibility, so expect a more expensive tire purchase because low profile 17s are just expensive . In fact all 17 tires are expensive, starting 7k up per tire, while the older 15" tires makakuha ka ng 2500 per tire Lang For the old crvs, escapes, rav4, jimny.

---

Natawa nga ako sa classmate ko, na bragging about his new Montero. Sobrang Sulit daw coz everyone's buying it, he uses it panghatid sa school and work.

That's good but a word of advice be careful with the tires. It may seem that it can handle every pothole, pero grabe ang mahal ng gulong Nyan. Sabi ko 12k. Kala Nya 12k apat, nanghina sya when he learned the Bridgestone duellers are 12k each. From a vios to a Montero user, I think I've given him the biggest shock of his life lol

Yan ang problema kasi when people try to differentiate ride qualities of SUVs, most of the Time SUVs pinaabot ng 7 years kasi mahal and then they'd bitch about ride quality is inferior pero wala pala pambili ng tires every 3 years. 3 years dapat ang replacement ng tires if used daily

Yeah, I agree with you. I'm personally not a fan of low profile tires although I get what they are for. But the cost expense when replacing are just impractical for me for something that I don't really throw around the corners. hehe! But that's me.

As for the Monty tires, yeah, the Bridgestones I asked were around 11k php per tire a year ago. Although to be fair, it last about 70-80k kms before you really need to replace them or when they are already cracked. Although since I only needed to replaced a spare tire which someone cut (deliberate) when I was out of town, I opted to use Federal Tire. Cost (Back then) was 8500php for that specific tire, same size. Although now I think it's hovering close to 10k php already but I haven't needed to change it so I didn't ask now.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

The best SUV ride are the stock configuration tires specs. Before, CUvs (like the escapes, crvs, and rav4s) had only 15 to 16 rims with bigger spec tire walls. The 17s are in the mid SUVs dept like the sta Fe , sorento

I've heard of complaints of 3rd gen CRV being too bumpy. That's also the time Honda put in 17" rims on a CUV. So to fit it, they had to partner it with lower profile tires.

Personally, I don't agree with 17" rims on compact SUVs if you are to bitch in ride quality pero if form over function ang Habol eh di tiis hehe


But this is the trend now, almost all CUvs are sporting 17" rims as standard. With greater power comes greater responsibility, so expect a more expensive tire purchase because low profile 17s are just expensive . In fact all 17 tires are expensive, starting 7k up per tire, while the older 15" tires makakuha ka ng 2500 per tire Lang For the old crvs, escapes, rav4, jimny.

---

Natawa nga ako sa classmate ko, na bragging about his new Montero. Sobrang Sulit daw coz everyone's buying it, he uses it panghatid sa school and work.

That's good but a word of advice be careful with the tires. It may seem that it can handle every pothole, pero grabe ang mahal ng gulong Nyan. Sabi ko 12k. Kala Nya 12k apat, nanghina sya when he learned the Bridgestone duellers are 12k each. From a vios to a Montero user, I think I've given him the biggest shock of his life lol

Yan ang problema kasi when people try to differentiate ride qualities of SUVs, most of the Time SUVs pinaabot ng 7 years kasi mahal and then they'd bitch about ride quality is inferior pero wala pala pambili ng tires every 3 years. 3 years dapat ang replacement ng tires if used daily

Yeah, I agree with you. I'm personally not a fan of low profile tires although I get what they are for. But the cost expense when replacing are just impractical for me for something that I don't really throw around the corners. hehe! But that's me.

As for the Monty tires, yeah, the Bridgestones I asked were around 11k php per tire a year ago. Although to be fair, it last about 70-80k kms before you really need to replace them or when they are already cracked. Although since I only needed to replaced a spare tire which someone cut (deliberate) when I was out of town, I opted to use Federal Tire. Cost (Back then) was 8500php for that specific tire, same size. Although now I think it's hovering close to 10k php already but I haven't needed to change it so I didn't ask now.

[nitrogen]

Good points about the smaller vs bigger tires... That's why I liked the 1st gen CRV's ride...
Anyway, I'll also check out the x-trail but right now the RAV4 seems most promising.
Thanks for all the inputs.

[mda_]

Good points about the smaller vs bigger tires... That's why I liked the 1st gen CRV's ride...
Anyway, I'll also check out the x-trail but right now the RAV4 seems most promising.
Thanks for all the inputs.

i wouldn't say new cuvs with 17s use low profile tires. they have bigger rims but also bigger tires as well so i think the thickness of the sidewalls should be proportional to older cuvs with 15s. tires are just one factor of ride comfort. a lot has to do with thr suspension setup and tuning of the car. if you want a comfy cuv, i think the koreans would be your best bet since they really are softer and comfort oriented vs the japs. best bang of the buck korean will be the sorento (not the 2.3M new model). most space, quiet diesel economy and power to outrun any cuv in the group (excrpt maybe the forester xt)