LX Sorento diesel AT or Sportage diesel AT

[IMm29]

Doing this for a friend, who's in a (good) quandary right now.
- He's disposing of his Carens and is wandering into SUV territory.
- He doesn't need the additional 2 seats he initially thought to be useful on the Carens. Occasionally they are, but are not really needed.
- A powerful diesel would be a priority over a gas unit, since he travels from Bulacan to Makati on a daily basis. Ride comfort would also be appreciated.
- He, his wife and 3 kids live an active lifestyle, so versatility (and space) is key.

Listed in the title are his current choices, and I would like to limit the discussion between the two of them for this thread (no barebones Montero Sports here please).

Would you go for a watered down LX Sorento diesel A/T for P1.330M or a Sportage diesel A/T for P1.290M?

I know it's apples to oranges, but with the pricing being so close, i would call them both bananas and just start comparing.

I look at the comparo to something like a TOTL Altis vs. a base level Camry (for hotel shuttle) applications. I'm not sure if this is a fair statement though.

My friend's not bowled over by the Sorento's formal looks compared to the newer Sportage's butch and youthful aura. I'm trying to help him see past that and hopefully feel the difference in terms of a more comfortable ride and more spacious interior.

Your thoughts folks?

Thanks.

[mda]

No to the Santa Fe?

Kahit outgoing model na, I prefer the looks of that over both the Kias (again, prefer = subjective).

[Starex_Gold]

Since space yung pinaka habol nila, Sorento na.

Pero overall mas oks ang Sportage, more features pa.

[IMm29]

Since space yung pinaka habol nila, Sorento na.

Pero overall mas oks ang Sportage, more features pa.

What about ride quality, SG? Wouldn't the Sorento be more comfortable? Or are you saying that the Sportage's ride is actually pretty comfortable already?

I haven't ridden/driven the Sorento, and not especially the current model, so I can't really say how much less kit there is on the LX vs the EX. Pix probably don't do the comparison much justice. Either that, or I'm just used to the spartan interiors of a Starex Gold. Hehehe!

[Starex_Gold]

Ride quality baka Sportage. Ewan lang ha

Kasi ang Sorento at SF pareho lang ng suspension. Our driver prefers Sportage over SF. Para sa kanya daw mas comfortable yung Sportage.

[IMm29]

Ride quality baka Sportage. Ewan lang ha

Kasi ang Sorento at SF pareho lang ng suspension. Our driver prefers Sportage over SF. Para sa kanya daw mas comfortable yung Sportage.

Not so much seat time on the Sporty for you bro? Baka your driver prefers the better handling vs the softer Sta Fe?

[IMm29]

No to the Santa Fe?

Kahit outgoing model na, I prefer the looks of that over both the Kias (again, prefer = subjective).

The lower end diesel Santa Fe is pricy though, at P1.5M ++, so most likely No.

But thanks for the input.

[Walter]

I would go with the Sorento since owner will be driving long distance regularly. The larger vehicle will be safer compared to the smaller one. Plus they have an active lifestyle and the Sorento has more cargo room.

[IMm29]

Case closed. Sorento it will be. The missus liked it. Thanks for chiming in guys. Matter of time na lang.

[pop3corn]

wag ka muna bumili ng barebones Sorento. lalabas daw 'tong dalawa to at itatapot sa barebones na Montero na tig 1.1M+




new Ford Everest



new Chevy Trailblazer

all stripped down version to compete with the non-VGT Montero. so yun Sorento na LX, mahal pa yun lumalabas kasi sobrang bare.

in the next 2 years, the diesel mid-SUV wars will become more interesting. it's not even worth looking at CUVs like tucson, sportage, crv anymore coz diesel will go back to P30++

ano na na kasi mainstream na ang diesel mid-suvs dito sa'tin, di tulad ng dati parang pinalalabas pa nila na luxurious

[GTi]

^ Yun na ba ang tunay na lalabas na bagong Everest o isa pang Photoshop product? Personally, I find the shape rather odd...

[eido]

Parang edge

[IMm29]

Thanks! But mukhang no thanks. The LX didnt seem to be too bad.

[jut703]

Those two are surely newer designs, but no, I don't like them. They're striking but not handsome.

I'm pretty sure the Sorento will age better over 3-5 years than either of the two. I also think the Sorento will even age better than the Sportage even if the Sportage is such a pretty car, just by virtue of it being less daring.

[OTEP]

The Sorento is so unpopular, almost no one will notice how old the model is.

[jut703]

Actually I've been seeing quite a number of Sorentos on the road. Given its initial sky-high pricing, I'd say the car sold well.

Now that they've released even cheaper models, I think more people would give the car a try. Especially the 1.330M diesel. Yung 1.09M na gas, I'm sure lalangawin din yan unless the SA gets to convince the buyer that the low SRP is enough to offset the absurd fuel expenses given the 2.4L engine.

I don't think the Philippine market will be receptive to a 1 million peso gas guzzler.

[IMm29]

Those two are surely newer designs, but no, I don't like them. They're striking but not handsome.

I'm pretty sure the Sorento will age better over 3-5 years than either of the two. I also think the Sorento will even age better than the Sportage even if the Sportage is such a pretty car, just by virtue of it being less daring.

Agree! It will probably age better coz it looks more conservative. You kinda appreciate the simplicity in a sea of aggressively designed suvs.

[IMm29]

The Sorento is so unpopular, almost no one will notice how old the model is.

I wouldn't say unpopular coz that sounds like it had a problem. But surely it was a less popular choice coz of its relatively simplistic design and sky high price for a Korean not with an H badge. Not really a perfect combination.

[IMm29]

Actually I've been seeing quite a number of Sorentos on the road. Given its initial sky-high pricing, I'd say the car sold well.

Now that they've released even cheaper models, I think more people would give the car a try. Especially the 1.330M diesel. Yung 1.09M na gas, I'm sure lalangawin din yan unless the SA gets to convince the buyer that the low SRP is enough to offset the absurd fuel expenses given the 2.4L engine.

I don't think the Philippine market will be receptive to a 1 million peso gas guzzler.

The p1.230/p1.330m sorentos would probably sell well. Can't discount that engine! Plus for a small premium over the diesel Sportage, you get more room and a better ride.

The 2.4L gas isn't a great idea. It should be thirsty. Eto yung pwede if you really must have a sorento at all costs.

[pop3corn]

The p1.230/p1.330m sorentos would probably sell well. Can't discount that engine! Plus for a small premium over the diesel Sportage, you get more room and a better ride.

The 2.4L gas isn't a great idea. It should be thirsty. Eto yung pwede if you really must have a sorento at all costs.

Sorento is only marketable to people like me bec I own a Santa Fe. its 1.2M price tag for the manual is good deal coz I know how light it is too run a 2.2 Hyundai/Kia CRDi. and bec I have a fit body also, I have no qualms driving a Mid SUV MT in traffic. In fact, I am challenged to the idea of driving a MT CRDi for years to come.

sir Otep is right, Sorento is unpopular. Even with the bare prices, it cannot compete with the non- VGT Montero w/c is still 60k cheaper. Macho at mataas pa and its a Mitsu - the maker of the Fieldmaster.

even the Santa Fe has no match for the volume of Montero Sport in the roads considering 2006 pa ang Sta Fe pero ang Montero is 2009.

If Kia wants to sell volume of the bare Sorento diesels, then yan SRP na yan should still be fkexible, to steal sales of non-VGT Montero. and do take note Hindi ganun ka bare ang Bare Montero, may roof rails din ata sya as well as touch HU. even if Sorento is E-VGT and Montero is no VGT, walang weight yan. In fact mas magastos pa nga maintain ng EVGT cos it requires more engine oil. My Santa Fe is VGT, 6 liters change oil, pero yun SF na EVGT 8 liters na. and since this Sorento is eVGT, malamang 8 liters din yan. Add to the fact that E-VGt is more gas guzzler. Yun Tucson ni * SG na EVGt, mas malakas pa FC sa SF ko, considering mas liit nman body ng Tucson.

who needs EVGt in Manila traffic so dun pa LNG talo na ang Kia in 2 worlds cmpared sa bare montero - price and fuel efficiency.