buying a new car for uphill terrain

[butch08]

Hi! I'm planning to buy a new car by year-end. The thing is, due to my work, most of the times I'm based in Baguio-Benguet, but I also report to our Manila office oftentimes. I know 4X4, pick-up trucks and SUVs are ideal for such terrains. (btw, it's a paved uphill road naman) But it's not within my budget. Too, since I'm single and practicality wise, I don't see the need yet for a larger body type. I'm just contemplating on relatively cheaper compact SUVs like Ecosport or the mini SUV Honda BR-V or the mini MPV Honda Mobilio. But I'm also considering sedan/hatchback like Mazda 2 or Toyota Yaris.

(btw, we're talking A/T here, don't wanna go back to driving manual na )

For now, I'm close to getting an Ecosport after speaking with a Ford dealer and presented with an interesting promo deal.

Your thoughts will be of big help for me to decide wisely.haha Thank you.

[EQAddict]

The HRV has a bit more power and torque than the Ecosport. I think that would fit the bill. The Subaru XV is too pricey na.

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[kruser]

^ Yes get the HRV! Looks-wise it is also better than the ecosport.

[butch08]

The HRV has a bit more power and torque than the Ecosport. I think that would fit the bill. The Subaru XV is too pricey na.

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Hi! Thanks for your insight. Well, I did not include HRV in my options since it's a bit more pricey than BR-V and Ecosport. But will take this into consideration and read more about HR-V. Thanks again!

[butch08]

^ Yes get the HRV! Looks-wise it is also better than the ecosport.

Hi! Hmmmm, i'm getting more votes for HRV. Okay, will read more about this model. Btw, besides the more power and torque than ecosport, do know know issues about ecosport in terms of reliability?

[minicarph]

bumile ka na lang outgoing Suzuki Vitara 900K++ na lang after discounts kasi maglalabas na ng bago. malakas ang Vitara sa akyatan

[dr. d]

Hi! I'm planning to buy a new car by year-end. The thing is, due to my work, most of the times I'm based in Baguio-Benguet, but I also report to our Manila office oftentimes. I know 4X4, pick-up trucks and SUVs are ideal for such terrains. (btw, it's a paved uphill road naman) But it's not within my budget. Too, since I'm single and practicality wise, I don't see the need yet for a larger body type. I'm just contemplating on relatively cheaper compact SUVs like Ecosport or the mini SUV Honda BR-V or the mini MPV Honda Mobilio. But I'm also considering sedan/hatchback like Mazda 2 or Toyota Yaris.

(btw, we're talking A/T here, don't wanna go back to driving manual na )

For now, I'm close to getting an Ecosport after speaking with a Ford dealer and presented with an interesting promo deal.

Your thoughts will be of big help for me to decide wisely.haha Thank you.

if you need torque, go diesel.

[yebo]

be wary of the deal for the ecosport. baka yung old model yan na madaming issues sa tranny. if it is a dct tranny then stay well far away.

imho, since practical ka, then take OBs advice. get an outgoing suzuki vitara. normally aspirated engine and torquey enough for your needs.

[Vodka]

steep uphill puts a lot of strain on the drivetrain so you need a strong transmission coz this is like towing heavy stuff. so that rules out the problematic DCT on the ecosport. my sis just went to baguio on the ecosport DCT and didn't like the performance at all
the manual version has very short 1st and 2nd so it'll climb but very slowly

BRV and HRV are both CVT-only. constantly doing steep climbs isn't going to be very healthy for CVT, just like towing isn't recommended on CVT cars

[StockEngine]

single naman.. he wont be loading it with 500lbs.. daily

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