Best SUV for family driving

[Carera]

Hi guys

Ask ko lang kung ano yung sa tingin nyo na magandang SUV for family use. We are 6 in the family and have 2 yayas so about 8 kami. Ung SUV for going to the mall and ung occasional na out of town trips to baguio/subic/bulacan trips. We consider the Grand Starex pero we find it too big lalo na kung dadalin siya ng dad ko sa work nya everyday ng mag-isa lang siya. Yung fortuner din kaso nga lang, matagtag siya. We also like the new Montero sport kaso nga lang ay parang hindi maganda yung looks niya at mukhang masikip anng interior. Also thinking about Santa Fe pero di pa namin ito nakita ng malapitan and we don't know anyone who owns one. Naisip din nmn yung Nissan Serena kaso nga lang wlang cargo space. Innova was just too common and hate the 3rd row seats. So can you guys help us naman in choosing a new car. We already have a sedan for my mom which is an automatic pero malaklak sa gas.

Preference:
1. Looks
2. Space (good for family of 6 and 2 yayas; pero di nakakahiyang dalin kahit mag-isa lang)
3. Comfort
4. Fuel Coonsumption
5. Features

TY sa inyong lahat in advance!
3.

[tidus1203]

I would still just get the Starex maskin akward lang magisa dad mo kasi kung full pack 8 people kayo the MS, Fortuner and Santa Fe is alanganin as their 3rd rows are not very comfy space wise...

[ghosthunter]

2. Space (good for family of 6 and 2 yayas; pero di nakakahiyang dalin kahit mag-isa lang)

Space for 8 people? ... you might be looking for a VAN.

H. Starex would be the better choice.

[Gerbo]

Space for 8 people? ... you might be looking for a VAN.

H. Starex would be the better choice.

Yeah. SUVs cannot handle that many passengers esp. if meron mga luggage.


Another choice for a van is the Urvan Estate.

[Autobeat]

If you find the Starex too big, a next option/choice could be the Kia Carnival.

[renzo_d10]

[SIZE=2]Here are my choices:

Hyundai Grand Starex, Kia Carnival, Toyota Hi-Ace GL Grandia, Nissan Urvan.

[/SIZE]Preference:
1. Looks - Hyundai Grand Starex
2. Space - All of them
3. Comfort - Haven't ridden the starex yet but I think it's the most comfortable.
4. Fuel Coonsumption - Starex
5. Features - Starex

Overall: Hyundai Grand Starex :2thumbsup:

[drey]

Get the Kia Carnival or the Grand Starex. Give it a very black tint then your problem is solved.

That way, one SUV down from the road.

[kmb333]

ok naman yung choices niyo, why dont you add ford everest on your list. panigurado ma-eenjoy niyo yun kasi reliable at magandang pang out of town trips. mas malaki pa siya sa fortuner at santa fe yun nga lang wala masyadong ammenities compare sa santa fe pero ayos talaga yan.

[s_quilicot]

Hi guys

Ask ko lang kung ano yung sa tingin nyo na magandang SUV for family use. We are 6 in the family and have 2 yayas so about 8 kami. Ung SUV for going to the mall and ung occasional na out of town trips to baguio/subic/bulacan trips. We consider the Grand Starex pero we find it too big lalo na kung dadalin siya ng dad ko sa work nya everyday ng mag-isa lang siya. Yung fortuner din kaso nga lang, matagtag siya. We also like the new Montero sport kaso nga lang ay parang hindi maganda yung looks niya at mukhang masikip anng interior. Also thinking about Santa Fe pero di pa namin ito nakita ng malapitan and we don't know anyone who owns one. Naisip din nmn yung Nissan Serena kaso nga lang wlang cargo space. Innova was just too common and hate the 3rd row seats. So can you guys help us naman in choosing a new car. We already have a sedan for my mom which is an automatic pero malaklak sa gas.

Preference:
1. Looks
2. Space (good for family of 6 and 2 yayas; pero di nakakahiyang dalin kahit mag-isa lang)
3. Comfort
4. Fuel Coonsumption
5. Features

TY sa inyong lahat in advance!
3.

hmm sounds liek your budget is quite enough for a 2002-2003 ford expedition eddie bauer and a ford E150.

mag Expi dad mo kapag mag isa lang sya, then e150 pag marami kayo.

i your lucky enough, you could buy some units not exceeding 1M. yung sobra pang ICE nyo nalang and pang gas.

[minero]

Depende sa laki ng sasakay sa 2nd and 3rd row seats. You can fit 4 children sa 2nd row ng Sta. Fe and you can put the 2 yaya's sa 3rd row or jiggle them around for the most comfotable fit. 'Yun lang wala ng space for luggage for long out of town trips. I also space my rest stop for long drives para ma stretch ang legs ng passengers.

I have a Sta Fe and always with 7 pax for out of town trips or trip to the malls. I have to get a roofbox for luggages for out of town trips. Basta pagdating lang sa Manila tangalin agad ang roofbox at baka makalimutan mo pagpunta mo sa mall tangal 'yung 'vertical clearance' sa parking!

[saipeme]

among the 3 choices you mention the fortuner has the most space inside...the tagtag issue of the fort is when sitting at the 3rd row but if you are more than 6 onboard the fortuner tagtag is become not an issue the ride is just right...if you are less than 5 on board no need to use the 3rd row...the facelifted fort has better feel and less tagtag than the previous,i own one 4WD sittin on the 2nd row is not matagtag, you better test drive come along with 3 member of your family and sit at the 2nd row i can guarantee you the ride is just right comparable to any suv of ladder frame chassis...

[renzo_d10]

Kia Carnival for me. We are a family of 5 + 1 driver + 2 yayas (total of 8). Fits perfectly with lots of room for luggage. I get to drive it also on coding days to work and its fine for solo driving. I also was looking at the Grand Starex but it was too BIG if I was gonna drive it by myself.

If you get a Sta Fe. Fortuner or Montero --- those really are 7-seaters. The rear seats are quite cramped. I pity the persons who stay there for long trips. I'd hate to imagine 8 on a long trip in those.

Get the Long Wheel Base (LWB) version of the Carnival. You wont have any regrets. My wife loves it and the kids love it as well. See the reviews and forums on the Kia portion of this site.

Very good power, decent fuel economy for a big mini-van, nice comfort features (power sliding doors and power tailgate), nice stock stereo, lots of storage cubbies and space, drives decently well. I've taken mine already to 190 kph in SCTEX The Gas Innova who was tailgating me couldnt keep up.

OT: mapapaabot mo din kaya ng 190kph yung brand new jazz mo?

[wulf]

grand starex or carnival for real comfort...

although if SUV talaga and if budget allows, ford explorer seems to fit all your needs

[jozef_10]

you said it yourself you want an suv so there really are 3 choices for you imo: fortuner, sta. fe and the ms. if you can afford the 4x4 variants, the only way to find out what you really like is to test drive them. if the budget is only for the 4x2 variants, i think the ms 2.5 4x2 is pretty hard to beat.

[ghosthunter]

Nissan X-Trail 2.0L or 2.5L would be great except it only seats 5 people. If you're worried about the fuel bill, just have it converted to Auto-LPG.

[renzo_d10]

hmm sounds liek your budget is quite enough for a 2002-2003 ford expedition eddie bauer and a ford E150.

mag Expi dad mo kapag mag isa lang sya, then e150 pag marami kayo.

i your lucky enough, you could buy some units not exceeding 1M. yung sobra pang ICE nyo nalang and pang gas.

Ang lalakas naman niyan sa gas

[pissword]

i would go for the starex or carnival...

[Gerbo]

Hi guys

Ask ko lang kung ano yung sa tingin nyo na magandang SUV for family use. We are 6 in the family and have 2 yayas so about 8 kami. Ung SUV for going to the mall and ung occasional na out of town trips to baguio/subic/bulacan trips. We consider the Grand Starex pero we find it too big lalo na kung dadalin siya ng dad ko sa work nya everyday ng mag-isa lang siya. Yung fortuner din kaso nga lang, matagtag siya. We also like the new Montero sport kaso nga lang ay parang hindi maganda yung looks niya at mukhang masikip anng interior. Also thinking about Santa Fe pero di pa namin ito nakita ng malapitan and we don't know anyone who owns one. Naisip din nmn yung Nissan Serena kaso nga lang wlang cargo space. Innova was just too common and hate the 3rd row seats. So can you guys help us naman in choosing a new car. We already have a sedan for my mom which is an automatic pero malaklak sa gas.

Preference:
1. Looks
2. Space (good for family of 6 and 2 yayas; pero di nakakahiyang dalin kahit mag-isa lang)
3. Comfort
4. Fuel Coonsumption
5. Features

TY sa inyong lahat in advance!
3.

It may not be a SUV but the Kia Carnival would fit the bill. It would fit 8 comfortably, not so bulky as daily driver, and good driving mechanics. And yes, price is also close to that of a mid-size SUV.