buying my 2nd car for my wife going around the city

[Richard Yap]

on my mind ito ang pinagpipilian ko
kona
trax
tiguan?
gts

so far yan palang nasa isip ko more on gusto ko higher ground clearance just to make sure na makakadaan sa baha though ang usual route lang naman is ortigas to new manila or maybe some out of the town ang budget is around 1.5M

priority
higher ground
fuel efficient
interior and exterior looks

[GTi]

on my mind ito ang pinagpipilian ko
kona
trax
tiguan?

so far yan palang nasa isip ko more on gusto ko higher ground clearance just to make sure na makakadaan sa baha though ang usual route lang naman is ortigas to new manila or maybe some out of the town ang budget is around 1.5M

priority
higher ground
fuel efficient
interior and exterior looks

Not considering the base CRV diesel? Fuel efficiency is definitely better than gasoline competitors.

If ground clearance is a priority, perhaps you can consider PPVs like the base MUX or new Terra.

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[Richard Yap]

Not considering the base CRV diesel? Fuel efficiency is definitely better than gasoline competitors.

If ground clearance is a priority, perhaps you can consider PPVs like the base MUX or new Terra.

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too big kasi kapag ppv

[sean-archer]

Crossover, a Subaru xv or the hrv

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[GTi]

too big kasi kapag ppv

Diesel kasi. Kung priority ang fuel efficiency, I don't think gas crossovers are good choices. 7-8 is already pretty good for these. And with gas at its current prices, that's still going to sting.

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[Richard Yap]

Diesel kasi. Kung priority ang fuel efficiency, I don't think gas crossovers are good choices. 7-8 is already pretty good for these. And with gas at its current prices, that's still going to sting.

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aren't they releasing kona 1.6 turbo diesel?

if ever ano paba ang compact na suv diesel type?

[Richard Yap]

which is better tucson x sportage x crv diesel s or if ever sedan gts or jetta?

[Egan101]

which is better tucson x sportage x crv diesel s

Maybe you can also consider the CX5 diesel or the Golf GTS wagon.


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[Richard Yap]

Maybe you can also consider the CX5 diesel or the Golf GTS wagon.


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grabe way out of budget yung cx5 though i'm considering gts but nagaalangan ako sa long term like i'm going to sell it in a long run after 10 years

i am really hoping for 1.6diesel kona

[idlewild]

Considering it's one of your prioirities, you might be disappointed with the Kona's ground clearance. It's similar to most sedans.

[Richard Yap]

Considering it's one of your prioirities, you might be disappointed with the Kona's ground clearance. It's similar to most sedans.

ganun? 170mm ang ground clearance ng kona right? anyway so kona or gts? i think they are priced the same if kona 1.6 will be released hear

[Richard Yap]

or should i opt for 2nd hand cars but what are those?

[idlewild]

ganun? 170mm ang ground clearance ng kona right? anyway so kona or gts? i think they are priced the same if kona 1.6 will be released hear

Yes, it's 170mm. Was comparing it against my Mirage G4 which has a higher ground clearance (also 170mm) compared to similar cars of its class. I just find the Kona ground clearance low for a crossover when I saw it in person in a showroom in SG. The Ecosport has higher ground clearance (at 200mm) but not higher than the XV (at 220mm).

[Wh1stl3r]

You could take a look at the Subaru XV and Forester and see what deals are available. I think they still have those substantial discounts right now.

[Richard Yap]

You could take a look at the Subaru XV and Forester and see what deals are available. I think they still have those substantial discounts right now.

i have forester p already, i don't want xv cause they have the same engine

is volkswagen having discount this june?

[Egan101]

You could take a look at the Subaru XV and Forester and see what deals are available. I think they still have those substantial discounts right now.

A base model XV or Forester is priced around 1.3M+ now with the 200k discount promo.


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[Egan101]

If ground clearance is such a consideration, get a pickup truck. Diesel engines make it thrift on fuel. It might be just too bulky a ride for your wife.

If you just need a 2nd vehicle for city routes, get a compact - a Civic or Altis or Mazda3 or Focus or Sylphy. Use the Forester when you need a ride with higher ground clearance.


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[Wh1stl3r]

i have forester p already, i don't want xv cause they have the same engine

is volkswagen having discount this june?

Ah that settles it for Subaru then. Not sure about VW. I just remember that the Tiguan they have right now is the old curvier, smaller model.

I'd also give the Terra a look. All reviews are positive. Ground clearance is generous, ride quality and handling is probably as good as it can get with PPVs and the engine has good power and economy.

Cons would be the size and stiffer than EPS hydraulic steering.

[Wh1stl3r]

A base model XV or Forester is priced around 1.3M+ now with the 200k discount promo.


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Not bad for an entry level Subie. ☺

[GTi]

aren't they releasing kona 1.6 turbo diesel?

if ever ano paba ang compact na suv diesel type?

According to local articles, the Kona is released here with a 2.0L NA gas and 1.6L turbo gas engine. Hopefully that changes soon, or they won't be selling very many of it!

I'd take a look at the Tucson and Sportage CRDi, though both are getting expensive. Very powerful engine though, with positively brutal power delivery should you jab the throttle. You may actually find yourself using it more often than your wife. [emoji23] Also more practical than niche brands in terms of parts and maintenance. You may want to consider slightly used units to avoid painful initial depreciation losses.

CRV diesel is more practical in that it has a 3rd row, with cargo space to spare (I can barely squeeze my backpack in the back of my 07 Santa Fe with the 3rd row up!). Your wife may also appreciate the benefits of fuel efficiency here more than power in the Tucson/Sportage twins. In terms of material quality and long term reliability, I am sure that Honda still has the advantage over the Koreans.

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