Choosing the best 2016 compact crossover

[chrischu888]

ive driven the crv( both variants ) cx5, foresters and the rav4, i would suggest you do the same.

Looks like a lot of work, but fun!

How do you rank them?

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[MR_BIG18]

Looks like a lot of work, but fun!

How do you rank them?

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Well, im around 6ft, if space is a priority, cx-5 has the smallest interior, rear legroom is kinda cramp for large people, crv and rav 4 are bout equal, forester is the roomiest, ample legroom for the driver and the passengers plus big windows, mpg is bout the same except the rav4, i heard from some owners that its kinda thristy.....power figures are online, pero i did 230kph on a xt once, my picks are, 1st to last, xt( best space, handling, power, interior is spartan with a purpose) cx-5(ill move this to 3rd if rear legroom is an issue, sya pinaka pogi, nice big wheels), crv 2.4 ( crv has the best interior for me, problem is this is objective, btw i like the driver's seat) and last would be rav 4, im dissapointed sa rav 4, lakas sa gas kulang sa ommp. Test drive na!!

[bert1223]

Well, im around 6ft, if space is a priority, cx-5 has the smallest interior, rear legroom is kinda cramp for large people, crv and rav 4 are bout equal, forester is the roomiest, ample legroom for the driver and the passengers plus big windows, mpg is bout the same except the rav4, i heard from some owners that its kinda thristy.....power figures are online, pero i did 230kph on a xt once, my picks are, 1st to last, xt( best space, handling, power, interior is spartan with a purpose) cx-5(ill move this to 3rd if rear legroom is an issue, sya pinaka pogi, nice big wheels), crv 2.4 ( crv has the best interior for me, problem is this is objective, btw i like the driver's seat) and last would be rav 4, im dissapointed sa rav 4, lakas sa gas kulang sa ommp. Test drive na!!

Great inputs! Thanks. I'll try to make time for test drives. [emoji2]

[bert1223]

I heard about problems with subaru service, that parts sometimes take months to arrive, and that service is quite expensive. Is this true?

How about Mazda service? Any problems after the 3 year free service is over?

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[minicarph]

I heard about problems with subaru service, that parts sometimes take months to arrive, and that service is quite expensive. Is this true?

How about Mazda service? Any problems after the 3 year free service is over?

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ganun din parang subaru. compact crossovers are never really popular nowadays so expect the time delay for parts, except maybe for the Ecosport, since there are so many. pag madami dami mag-grey market.

the previous model Tucson, the CRV yan siguro medyo madami ka pa options sa parts. others wag mo na pag-isipan pa.

[bert1223]

ganun din parang subaru. compact crossovers are never really popular nowadays so expect the time delay for parts, except maybe for the Ecosport, since there are so many. pag madami dami mag-grey market.

the previous model Tucson, the CRV yan siguro medyo madami ka pa options sa parts. others wag mo na pag-isipan pa.

Thank you sir. Will have to consider that for my purchase.

[MR_BIG18]

I heard about problems with subaru service, that parts sometimes take months to arrive, and that service is quite expensive. Is this true?

How about Mazda service? Any problems after the 3 year free service is over?

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I had a problem with my amp, took 2 weeks to arrive...you can bring your own oil and stuff if you wanna save a bit..

[Egan101]

I had a problem with my amp, took 2 weeks to arrive...you can bring your own oil and stuff if you wanna save a bit..

Really? What else can you bring? Do they charge you something if you bring your own oil and stuff?

[mda_]

Is the new sportage available already? Better alternative to the Tucson I think.

[MR_BIG18]

Really? What else can you bring? Do they charge you something if you bring your own oil and stuff?

Only oil....pero dapat within specs nila, if M.I says you need to use 10w40, yung lang pwede mong dalhin..even though the manual says 5w30

[minicarph]

Is the new sportage available already? Better alternative to the Tucson I think.

avoid the Koreans if you must. that's advice coming from an owner of Korean. their motors, electrical don't last long when they age.

[Walter]

OB, what model headunit did you buy at Lazada for 4T? Is it good enough? Does it have video input for back up camera?

[go-to-guy]

Is the new sportage available already? Better alternative to the Tucson I think.

I've seen the same all-new sportage 3x already outside our village. So yeah it's available.

[edricdude]

I've seen the same all-new sportage 3x already outside our village. So yeah it's available.

it is and i can attest to this that Kia makes the car a bit better than the model counter part it has.
BUT... the new tucson is a looker! and the sportage is actually hot or cold depending on the person's preference

[Egan101]

The new Tucson looks big, something like the previous generation Santa Fe already. I have seen the new Sportage and it doesn't bring that "wow" factor for me.

[minicarph]

OB, what model headunit did you buy at Lazada for 4T? Is it good enough? Does it have video input for back up camera?

swede. pero hanapin mo dun yun mga tig 5000 mas kasama na camera ata. search the ones with lots of reviews na pinoy. may 3200 pa nga eh. mura ng touch HU ngaun, tapos deliver pa sa bahay mo

[minicarph]

I've seen the same all-new sportage 3x already outside our village. So yeah it's available.

as an owner of a Korean nakita ko na style nila. they hire german designers but they use substandard parts sa mga electronics and i think even sa metal for those suspension parts. it's just not for Philippine setting, so soft.

sa parts bumabawi Koreans. so again, my advice don't be swayed sa looks. not worth it imho. The Japs are affordable naman so why even bother. in fact, Ford is better than the Koreans. I own a Ford too. iba talaga, pati electronics schematics nila pang-lito.

[MR_BIG18]

it is and i can attest to this that Kia makes the car a bit better than the model counter part it has.
BUT... the new tucson is a looker! and the sportage is actually hot or cold depending on the person's preference

Tucson looks ok at the front, the rear is a miss for me


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[vehicles234]

Thankx JUT , you types a lot from iPhone.
Well I have now clearer picture of the vehicles.

[Lakwatsero]

Mazda CX-5 is still the best base model CUV for me, very efficient and still a looker. Minor changes for 2016 helped keep it look fresh. The downside is the expensive battery for the annoying i-stop system. It's a pity this doesn't have second row aircon vents at this day and age.

The Escape 1.6 SE is a contender too, looks and feels solid, worth a look for just 1.059M. That's if you're up to the risk of maintaining a rare vehicle with no parts support whatsoever.

The Korean twins are good vehicles, but personally would not want to own one here. If we were in North America or Australia, this would be at the top of my list.