Car like crossover and capable for offorad

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Mga sir, need some advice regarding what to choose among the list of x-over below.

1. FORRESTER XT
2. CX-5 - 2.5 AWD.
3. RAV-4
4. CRV
5. ung bagong x-trail. 2015, not sure of this.

All of the above are top of the line.

Now, just recently, I already sold my Strada 4 x 4 and my current ride is Cruze which Im planning also to dispose or trade-in sa mga nakalista sa taas. this is due to reduce the cost and minimizing the problem of maintaining 2 rides.

Alin po sa mga nakalista sa taas ang pwedeng ipalit ko sa dalawa.

STRADA = Power, Offroad, Cargo
CRUZE = Handling. My wife can handle easily, pang araw araw, not so bouncy on bumpy roads.

Need also better FC na rin due to this will be for everyday use. Pasig to Manila.

I am planning to buy early next year. 2015.

Wag muna SUV, masyado malaki.

Thanks for your help,

The Best would be the Suzuki Grand Vitara. None of your choices would be a match for the Grand Vitara's off road capabilities.

x2 sir Underman on what boss Sirboss said ;)

....But only if we have a full 4x4 Grand Vitara readily available in Philippines (which we don't have) whether the powerplant put into it is the 1.9 DDiS diesel from Renault, 2.4 VVT, or the top of the line 3.2 V6 made by Chevrolet. We no longer have new ones 4x4 Grand Vitara in Philippine market. The newest 4x4 that you'll see are the old model.... If you really want the 3.2 V6, on the other hand, it can be imported from Japan thru Suzuki Motors Philippines; i saw one time in Metro Manila a gentleman driving a white 3.2 V6 VVT Grand Vitara, and the unit looks really good

Among the CUVs (crossovers) you're asking about sir, though you didn't ask about the Suzuki --- the Grand Vitara is the ONLY compact SUV-CUV that comes with a monocoque body integrated with a built-in ladder-frame chassis that is "tucked-in" to the body NOT just the typical outrigging that we normally see with SUVs and pickups.
....Moreover, we can only see this built-in or integrated ladder-frame chassis feature on the high-end models, such as some of the Mercedes Benz SUV (i think it's the GL models) and Jeep Grand Cherokee. Mababa din centre of gravity ng Grand Vitara at matibay sa ilalim compared sa ibang CUV that you're considering.

The engines used in the Grand Vitara are mated with self-adjusting stainless steel timing chain and gear.


....But for now, due to unavailability of the GV 4x4 in Pinas, i think you might be better off with the Nissan X-Trail Or Subaru Forester.