Best 1.8 liter sedan to recommend??

[eespup]

Hi guys, my company will provide me a company car with specs of 1.8 liter engine and Automatic tranny sedan make. What do you recommend is the best in terms of performance and looks? Budget is not issue.

So far these are the models that have 1.8 L engines here ib Phils.
1) Honda Civic
2) Hyundai Elantra
3) Nissan Sylphy
4) Chevy Cruze
5) Ford Focus

If you know a model that is not on the list, would appreciate it if you can advise also.
Thanks!!

[jut703]

If budget is not an issue, go for the Mazda 3 2.0. It's undoubtedly the best compact car in the market today.

If you have to stay within the 1800cc displacement, I'd recommend the Honda HR-V. Unlike all other 1.8 (or lower) cars, the HR-V is a crossover with more space and higher ground clearance.

If it has to be a sedan, the only 1.8 compacts available today are the Civic, Elantra, Cruze, and Sylphy. Among them, the Sylphy 1.8V is the best value - has class-leading space and features all for under 1M.

[dct]

^i agree. Hrv or sylphy.

Di ba ang focus either 1.6 or 2.0 lang?

[Challenger75]

Aren't company cars based on budget and not engine displacement? First time I heard of an offering based on this. Anyway, cross out the Americans. Sylphy gets my vote.

[1D4LV]

an Altis V?

[eespup]

Thanks for the feedback bros.
Home based kc ang work ko, so the car will beeased cia Avis. Kaya budget is not an issue as long as pasok sa car specification for my job rank.

Ganun ba kaganda tlga ang Sylphy?

[SkyFlakes88]

Sylphy gets my vote sir! Bang for the buck car. [emoji4]

Try to read the sylphy forums here sir.

[Egan101]

The Focus comes only in 1.6L and 2.0L engines, like the Corolla Altis. The TOTL Sylphy 1.8L offers the best value among the compacts at less than 1M, much like the Altis 1.6V but with a bit bigger engine and rear passenger aircon vents. The Civic 1.8S is the lightest among the compacts (1200kg) and with the most powerful engine (1.8L SOHC VTEC rated at 141hp) thus offering decent power-to-weight ratio but its interior is lagging behind the Altis or Sylphy or Mazda3 for cars priced below 1M. The Civic 1.8E version has more gizmos but is already priced at 1.1M. The HRV is already past 1.2M and a crossover already. For its price, the Subaru XV might be another option for around the same price. As jut703 stated, the Mazda3 2.0 is the best compact in the market and it's a good buy for its price of 1.2M.

[confused shoes]

Budget is not issue.

Get a 318d.

[dct]

o nga naman. Kung budget is not an issue edi itodo mo na. 318d or other premium brand na gusto mo

[Egan101]

For the price of a 318D, a Lexus IS350 offers better value.

[dos2]

For the price of a 318D, a Lexus IS350 offers better value.

1.8L engine lang daw po pwede.

Pwede kaya combination 0.8 na Alto plus 1.0 Fiesta ecoboost?

Sylphy vote ko.

[Egan101]

1.8L engine lang daw po pwede.

2.0L turbo diesel yung engine ng 318D, similar to the 320D but rated lower (143hp/320Nm instead of 184hp/380Nm).

[jut703]

I'd suggest the HR-V over the Sylphy. Wala naman palang sedan restriction.

The Sylphy is a good option for you since the car will be leased so you won't have to worry about depreciation, which is its most prominent waterloo.

Personally mas maporma pa rin ang Altis na nakarims, projectors, and ducktail, or a Mazda 3 1.5V with rims/ducktail, but if you'll keep it stock, the Sylphy is okay. Not wow, but good enough.

Again though, if you can go for the HR-V, yun nalang.

[eespup]

I think its a sedan restriction. Basta 1.8L and AT tranny. Anyway, i have personal Suzuki Ertiga din naman for MPV size needs.

If i can downgrade the specs into 1.6L what would be the best unit? Hehe.
Thanks sa mga feedback. Its been very helpful.

[Egan101]

*eespup - There are a lot of discussions already on the best option for a compact below 1M. For best value, it boils down to the Corolla Altis 1.6V, Mazda3 1.5, and Sylphy 1.8V. You can also include the Civic 1.8S, Focus 1.6L Trend, Lancer 1.6 MX, Elantra 1.6L, and Kia Forte 1.6L.

It is best that you check out the various options and take them for a test drive before finally deciding on one.

[dr. d]

errr... who's shouldering the maintenance and fuel bills?
if your employer is shouldering these, then i suppose you won't have much of a problem choosing.
but if you're the one who will fork over the maintenance and fuel monies, then get the one with the easier and cheaper.... you know..

[_Qwerty_]

kung sagot nang kumpanya 100% gas and maintenance.. . get the most 1.8L money can buy..

[eespup]

All maintenance expenses by the company [emoji3].

Will do check the above models mentioned and test drive the top three selections.

Thanks!

[jaypee10]

^i agree. Hrv or sylphy.

Di ba ang focus either 1.6 or 2.0 lang?

1.8 at 2.0 lang ang focus ung bago ngayon..