buying a new car for uphill terrain

[Egan101]

I believe upgraded na ung 2017 and up models bro.

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I think only the tuning was updated but it's the same dry-clutch DCT (good for up to 250Nm).

[dreamur]

Apologies Im referring to the 2014 release, I considered it before. So until now same pa din sila tranny?

Hindi pala problematic, sanayan lang talaga ng gamit as what like bro dreamur said.


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Driving habit plays a role na rin. Sa FB groups about ecosport, most of the members are first time car owners or new drivers. Some of the questions are too basic you will have a whiplash from too much head shaking.

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[dreamur]

I think only the tuning was updated but it's the same dry-clutch DCT (good for up to 250Nm).

Thanks for pointing that out bro. Yes, tuning lang ang updated pala.

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[E@tpc]

Hyundai Accent CRDi. Nothing beats a good turbo diesel.

[Egan101]

If I have around 1M right now, I guess it would be a choice between the base Jetta 2.0L TDI or Civic 1.8L NA. The Jetta 2.0L TDI would be the quicker vehicle but the Civic has its solid local customer base.

[butch08]

Hi all! Big thanks for all your thoughts. Now I'm close to ditching the ecosport deal considering all your inputs. haha!

I'm now seriously considering Grand Vitara 2.4L, also the Nissan Juke 1.6 and the Hyundai Accent Hatch 1.6L CRDI GL A/T. At least medyo na-narrow down into three ang options ko.

I'm now close to buying Accent considering its high torque for a hatch (and read good reviews about it), and ofcouse, way cheaper. haha But my only concern is that Hyundai cars are Korea manufactured. Okay ba ang Korean cars compared to Jap cars? Coz if not, I might consider the Vitara or Juke.

[Vodka]

Apologies Im referring to the 2014 release, I considered it before. So until now same pa din sila tranny?

Hindi pala problematic, sanayan lang talaga ng gamit as what like bro dreamur said.


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yeah same getrag dct. problematic yan. so in the facelift they're ditching it for a conventional slushbox

[polar01]

Hi all! Big thanks for all your thoughts. Now I'm close to ditching the ecosport deal considering all your inputs. haha!

I'm now seriously considering Grand Vitara 2.4L, also the Nissan Juke 1.6 and the Hyundai Accent Hatch 1.6L CRDI GL A/T. At least medyo na-narrow down into three ang options ko.

I'm now close to buying Accent considering its high torque for a hatch (and read good reviews about it), and ofcouse, way cheaper. haha But my only concern is that Hyundai cars are Korea manufactured. Okay ba ang Korean cars compared to Jap cars? Coz if not, I might consider the Vitara or Juke.

Go for the Grand Vitara if cost is within budget.....you will never go wrong with it....the 4AT and the engine are tried and tested. Vitara has been in the local market for quite sometime and the practice of Suzuki of not changing its parts and specs as often will guarantee you availability of parts. Vitara also has the advantage of ride height, robust engine and more space vs your other options. My 2 cents. Good luck sir!

[chronicle]

Ford escape?

[Egan101]

Ford escape?

I am not sure if the Escape is still being sold locally. Ford sold the 1.6L Ecoboost for a bargain last year of just 1.05M (450k discount) just to clear the inventory. I think you can still get the 2.0L Ecoboost model but it costs around 1.8M.

[chronicle]

Just checked the website. Wala na nga escape.

[KcireReaver]

ung hyundai creta 1M din ata yun sir

[KcireReaver]

ung hyundai creta 1M din ata yun sir

[roydok]

Consider the Suzuki Jimny.

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[playplugg]

All mentioned vehicles na recommended dito sa topic thread, lahat naman capable.

Kasi kung most of the time naman, lone driver lang at walang kargang passenger/cargo,

ok na ang CUV/sub-compact sedan..

Once kasi na merong load factor, kahit sabihin na hindi passenger, pero yung cargo load, medyo magkakatatalo na..

Lalo kung Baguio Area, tapos daan sa kennon road, talagang stiff at inclined yan. lalo pag umulan..

BTW:

FWD, mas least ang sliding lalo kung uphill at wet road condition unlike sa RWD..

Sa RWD, lalo kung mataas ang NM (torque [PPV/Pickup]), 4x2 at walang TRC/VSC.. common problem ang wheelspin sa paved area, accidental burn-out.. lalo pag sobrang inclined.. rubberized pa yung pavement or tiles, even concrete,

(e.g: south area: wind residences & bag of beans, paved area)

kung merong 4wd system, kahit walang TRC/VSC. lalo kung pwedeng i-activated thru AWD mode, no worries, both FWD/RWD..

kung fulltime AWD ang vehicle.. the best lalo sa rainy condition at paved road.. pero kailangan properly maintained ang gulong, kasi kung improperly maintained, useless din yan features..

Better na mag-scout sa mga different brand vehicles, tignan ang mga specs, at i-test drive, para malaman talaga yung need at demand nyo for daily workhorse...

[GTi]

FWD, mas least ang sliding lalo kung uphill at wet road condition unlike sa RWD..

Sa RWD, lalo kung mataas ang NM (torque [PPV/Pickup]), 4x2 at walang TRC/VSC.. common problem ang wheelspin sa paved area, accidental burn-out.. lalo pag sobrang inclined.. rubberized pa yung pavement or tiles, even concrete,

(e.g: south area: wind residences & bag of beans, paved area)

kung merong 4wd system, kahit walang TRC/VSC. lalo kung pwedeng i-activated thru AWD mode, no worries, both FWD/RWD..

kung fulltime AWD ang vehicle.. the best lalo sa rainy condition at paved road.. pero kailangan properly maintained ang gulong, kasi kung improperly maintained, useless din yan features..

Agree with this. I remember when I drove our Granvia (RWD with 290Nm 3.0TD engine) on Hi Precision Lab's steep and straight basement parking ramp. I was spinning by the time I was around halfway up. I found out later on that "hinay hinay" is the way to go. [emoji23]

Also agree regarding fulltime AWDs. But then they also tend to be very thirsty at the pump. If there are part time 4WDs, I'd spring for those. Used for a couple of years is acceptable for me.

BTW, ever considered pickups?

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[playplugg]

Agree with this. I remember when I drove our Granvia (RWD with 290Nm 3.0TD engine) on Hi Precision Lab's steep and straight basement parking ramp. I was spinning by the time I was around halfway up. I found out later on that "hinay hinay" is the way to go. [emoji23]

Also agree regarding fulltime AWDs. But then they also tend to be very thirsty at the pump. If there are part time 4WDs, I'd spring for those. Used for a couple of years is acceptable for me.

BTW, ever considered pickups?
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Sir GTi..

Layman's term.

"Off balance"

Kahit katakot-takot na advise dito sa tsikot, even sa FB, by the end of the day, decision pa rin ng owner ng sasakyan..

[Walter]

Used 2015 Suzuki Vitaras are being sold for 600-650T ... quite low resale value ...

[yebo]

Used 2015 Suzuki Vitaras are being sold for 600-650T ... quite low resale value ...

so since practical si ts, BUY A USED VITARA and save the difference for his next purchase.

[Syuryuken]

Nissan Juke 1.6L 116 hp engine producing 154 Nm of torque + high ground clearance * 980,000 pwedeng-pwede sa TS