Which crossover/compact SUV please?

[Titleist983k]

Ok first off, I know that there are multiple threads regarding crossovers but here is my personal dilemma in choosing.

I had written off the following crossovers/compact SUV:
CRV-Ugly

Rav4-You get very little for what you paid for, plus Toyota Alabang sucks and their dealership is nearest to my house. Boring vehicle to look at as well.

Sportage/Sorento-Not sold on KIA yet.

Xtrail - had the 240x already, great car. But I don't want to get another.

Vitara - not interested

that probably leaves me with the Mazda cx-7 and the Hyundai Tucson.

What I like about the CX-7, drivers vehicle, great package from the dealership overall a car with great reviews. What I don't like: The rear end looks like an egg. Resale value questionable.

What I like about the Tucson, non traditional look. Nice interior. What I don't like: the car is everywhere, resale value questionable.

I have also ruled out the Montero sport: ugly and cheap interior. Fortuner: everybody has one and pretty old model.

Hoping to get a few inputs. Thanks!

[ghosthunter]

Hoping to get a few inputs. Thanks!

Have you considered the following:

-Mitsubishi ASX
-Subaru Forester
-Kia Soul

[Titleist983k]

Have you considered the following:

-Mitsubishi ASX
-Subaru Forester
-Kia Soul

Mitsubishi ASX yes, I don't like the dash, but I heard the driving experience is good.
Foerester, had one before. So hindi muna siguro.
Kia Soul, don't like how it looks.

Thanks man.

[Starex_Gold]

Basically Hyundai = Kia. Both have 5 years warranty.

So Tucson = Sportage. Same suspension, same engine, same transmission, same fuel consumption. Different looks & features for the Theta II variants.

Resale value, di na katulad dati.

Yeah, CX-7 is a great car. But the rear doesn't look good at all (no pun intended)

My vote goes to the Tucson & Sportage (that's why we have both)

[Titleist983k]

Double post

[Titleist983k]

Basically Hyundai = Kia. Both have 5 years warranty.

So Tucson = Sportage. Same suspension, same engine, same transmission, same fuel consumption. Different looks & features for the Theta II variants.

Resale value, di na katulad dati.

Yeah, CX-7 is a great car. But the rear doesn't look good at all (no pun intended)

My vote goes to the Tucson & Sportage (that's why we have both)

I have to visit a KIA dealership soon to see if their vehicles are for me. I agree that the CX-7 is ugly at the rear. But part of my choice would be driving experience, since this car will serve as my toy for a few years. Thanks for the input man.

[miLes]

Ok first off, I know that there are multiple threads regarding crossovers but here is my personal dilemma in choosing.

I had written off the following crossovers/compact SUV:
CRV-Ugly

Rav4-You get very little for what you paid for, plus Toyota Alabang sucks and their dealership is nearest to my house. Boring vehicle to look at as well.

Sportage/Sorento-Not sold on KIA yet.

Xtrail - had the 240x already, great car. But I don't want to get another.

Vitara - not interested

that probably leaves me with the Mazda cx-7 and the Hyundai Tucson.

What I like about the CX-7, drivers vehicle, great package from the dealership overall a car with great reviews. What I don't like: The rear end looks like an egg. Resale value questionable.

What I like about the Tucson, non traditional look. Nice interior. What I don't like: the car is everywhere, resale value questionable.

I have also ruled out the Montero sport: ugly and cheap interior. Fortuner: everybody has one and pretty old model.

Hoping to get a few inputs. Thanks!

there's a 300k difference between the cx7 and the tucson/sportage. if you can stretch your budget more get the sorento EX 5 str eVGT

[Titleist983k]

there's a 300k difference between the cx7 and the tucson/sportage. if you can stretch your budget more get the sorento EX 5 str eVGT

I will draw the line at 1.6m. But like the cx-7, KIA didn't give the sorento justice at the rear. IMHO. It's now really the only thing holding me back on the CX-7(rear end). Thinking of venturing out on used Pajeros (shogun) if I don't get over that hump. Hopefully a few CX-7 owners can give me an input on their vehicles.

[Titleist983k]

Heavily considered a midsize sedan as well like the Sonata and Teana. But ultimately, I wanted a semi high riding vehicle.

[JackFlash]

Which particular Tucson variant are you considering? Am I correct in assuming the 4x4 Premium lines (gas or diesel?) since they're comparable in specs and price to the CX-7? Or maybe not the diesel since its P1.698M price tag is over the limit...

[sachiel]

For that price you can buy a Sta Fe already. As of now I would prefer the CX7 over the Tucson or you can wait for the new facelift Fortuner. At least it looks different already. Or if you can wait next year, the new CRV will be here.

[Titleist983k]

Which particular Tucson variant are you considering? Am I correct in assuming the 4x4 Premium lines (gas or diesel?) since they're comparable in specs and price to the CX-7? Or maybe not the diesel since its P1.698M price tag is over the limit...

It will be the 4x2 gas for the tucson. I can't justify shelling out the extra money to get a 4x4. Not really interested in diesel at the moment because I'm quite content with my Navara for diesel performance. But I'm willing to add the extra cash for the CX7 because of what I am getting from the dealer. Maybe I should list them down.

Vehicle cost: P1.533m
DP: 299k less 64k upfront
GPS
Reverse Camera
IPAD2
Visor
LCD Monitor
Bluetooth
DVD
Tint
USB
Insurance with acts of God
3 Year registration
Chattel

24 mos * 63,472.00 (mababawasan pa raw, just don't know how much)
36 mos * 44,556.00

Using the 24 month term: Gross after payment term will be at P1,822,328.00

I am not used to these "all in" kind of deals since interest rates sky rocket. I usually get from BPI with 2 year 7% interest rate (at least from the last vehicle I got). But then you buy insurance, pay chattel mortgage and get very little freebies/discounts. So basically either way you end up paying the same amount and having less using the latter.

Add the 7% interest rate: P1,640.00 (24 month term). Plus insurance, chattel, registration always comes free nowadays so won;t include that..... you basically end up paying the same for less.


Now if the Mazda dealer threw in personalized plates, it's a done deal. LOL

[Titleist983k]

For that price you can buy a Sta Fe already. As of now I would prefer the CX7 over the Tucson or you can wait for the new facelift Fortuner. At least it looks different already. Or if you can wait next year, the new CRV will be here.

Thanks for the heads up on the Fortuner. I don't like the Santa Fe. It would be interesting though what the next generation Santa Fe will look like

[Starex_Gold]

Thanks for the heads up on the Fortuner. I don't like the Santa Fe. It would be interesting though what the next generation Santa Fe will look like

A bigger Tucson.

[Titleist983k]

A bigger Tucson.

I should have known. LOL. I would suspect that will be out of my price range anyway.

[Titleist983k]

Saw your Sportage on the KIA section SG. Good looking vehicle. Will definitely check it out this weekend. Price is very reasonable as well!

[Starex_Gold]

Hehe, thanks. Ok din Sportage. It's better than the GLS 2WD Tucson

[Titleist983k]

Hehe, thanks. Ok din Sportage. It's better than the GLS 2WD Tucson

I would imagine. Looks like the interior quality is better as well. Another thing that I liked with the CX7 is the interior, the steering wheel and dash just looks and feels amazing. I hope the Sportage is not far off

[Starex_Gold]

Dashboard of the Kia Sportage


Instrument cluster

[Ry_Tower]

^Parang sa civic yung steering wheel. . Maganda!