CUV for the misis

[bjreyesmd]

Mukhang yung XV out na nga because of the limited cargo space, but yung sportage ba talaga maliit din ang cargo space? Sa looks department kasi isa mga gusto niya yung sportage. But according to you guys medyo stiff ang ride kaya she might not like the ride....

[shadow3616931]

My vote is RAV4, its the newest and big enough for your wife's stuff secondly the CRV, but if you want practicality sportage crdi.

[yapoy86]

konti lang ang laki ng sorento sa latest CRV...

yung sportage mas maliit pero mas "sporty" yan...

[fleas2016]

Mukhang yung XV out na nga because of the limited cargo space, but yung sportage ba talaga maliit din ang cargo space? Sa looks department kasi isa mga gusto niya yung sportage. But according to you guys medyo stiff ang ride kaya she might not like the ride....

it's stiffer than the Tucson (lesser difference), Ford Escape and gen 2.5 Santa Fe (greater difference) but nowhere near the likes of a Montero. this was my initial impression and it continued till last year.

but now that I think about it, i don't notice it so much recently. baka settle/loosen na? i guess the best way to see is for the missus to do a test drive.

as for the cargo space, you could probably fit 7-9 boxes of 2L Absolute mineral water under the tonneau cover, give or take. that's not a lot for a CUV.

konti lang ang laki ng sorento sa latest CRV...

yung sportage mas maliit pero mas "sporty" yan...

get a RaceChip, and you'll find it even more "sporty"-er!

[Ry_Tower]

The Mazda CX5 gets my vote then the ASX. For me mas bagay sa wifey yung ASX but lamang sa overall features and package ang CX5 IMO.

[sachiel]

CRV
CX-5
Forester current gen
RAV4

Rav4 is last because I just saw it and the cargo area is not very big. Escape has a bigger cargo. She might want to consider Forester, I think they still offer discounts for the current gen. But my top pick is CX-5 even though CRV is more practical. Test drive also as this helps a lot in decision making.

[bjreyesmd]

Thanks guys, knowing my wife, she does not have the patience to test drive all the options. She can test drive 2 at most 3 CUVs only, so need to narrow them down to this number, hehe.

Kung ako lang, I'll test drive them all, hehe.

[BoyBakaL]

Im on the same predicament but im leaning more towards Subaru XV due to the fact that i feel its more safer, easier to drive less stressful to park due to its width..

id like korean made also but having bad experience from CRDI engines our diesel is not that clean with the CRDI coming out. you will spend more repairs on injection problems that will cost an arm and a leg when warranty expires.. list of my crdi that had problems, is my 2009 monty and nav,

[GTi]

Im on the same predicament but im leaning more towards Subaru XV due to the fact that i feel its more safer, easier to drive less stressful to park due to its width..

id like korean made also but having bad experience from CRDI engines our diesel is not that clean with the CRDI coming out. you will spend more repairs on injection problems that will cost an arm and a leg when warranty expires.. list of my crdi that had problems, is my 2009 monty and nav,

At 47tkms, our 2008 Santa Fe CRDi has no engine problems so far. Considering that Hyundai CRDi systems use Bosch and majority of Japanese commonrail systems employ Denso systems, there is a difference when it comes to reliability. Fuel used is Shell V-Power diesel, by the way.

[sachiel]

If she can't test drive too many, then at least she should see it in person first in the showrooms. The small issues can become big issues if you don't do careful research.

[vinj]

Doing a test drive of her top two or top three choices should be fine.

[yebo]

hehe, although it might turn out that they will be doing a test drive for bjreyesmd's top 3 choices.

[vinj]

^Hehe... bjreyesmd's top 3 = kumander's top 3

*bjreyes, did you have a Nissan Cefiro A31 before? I knew a doctor bjreyes before who had a really nice Cefiro... although alam ko medyo common yung name niyo. :D

[bjreyesmd]

^Hehe... bjreyesmd's top 3 = kumander's top 3

*bjreyes, did you have a Nissan Cefiro A31 before? I knew a doctor bjreyes before who had a really nice Cefiro... although alam ko medyo common yung name niyo. :D

Yeah its me vinj, go nissanbayan, hehe

[vinj]

Yeah its me vinj, go nissanbayan, hehe

Good to hear from you pards.

The original A31 Cefiro with SR20DET even before drifting became fashionable. Malas lang you decided to sell it right after i bought another car that time.

Bili ka nalang ng Range Rover Evoque para kay Misis. :D

[bjreyesmd]

Good to hear from you pards.

The original A31 Cefiro with SR20DET even before drifting became fashionable. Malas lang you decided to sell it right after i bought another car that time.

Bili ka nalang ng Range Rover Evoque para kay Misis. :D

Yeah, nice to hear from you too. Naku po, di natin kaya yun! But if ever, hindi kay misis kundi sakin yung evoque, hehe.

[bjreyesmd]

Just an update guys, went to Toyota and Mazda and the missus didnt like the rear of the rav4 and the interior of the cx5. Also took a look at the facelifted sorento, and after my wife sat inside, she feels it is too big for her. Sayang, gusto ko pa naman yung sorento sa kanya, hehe.. was looking at the AWD model. Anyway, I think its down to the sportage or the crv.

[Nytherr]

Just an update guys, went to Toyota and Mazda and the missus didnt like the rear of the rav4 and the interior of the cx5. Also took a look at the facelifted sorento, and after my wife sat inside, she feels it is too big for her. Sayang, gusto ko pa naman yung sorento sa kanya, hehe.. was looking at the AWD model. Anyway, I think its down to the sportage or the crv.

CR-V - 2nd best selling SUV in the U.S, sleek looks, good cargo room, good fuel economy,
XV - Driving ease, higher driving position, good fuel economy, good front and rear occupant space, good visibility, small cargo room, some road noise on the highway
Sportage - Modern design, acceptable fuel economy, poor rear visibility
RAV4 - 5th best selling SUV in the U.S, good fuel economy, smooth ride, good cargo space, 2nd row seats may be too firm for some
ASX - Compact size, athletic stance, small cargo space
CX-5 - Good driving dynamics, good fuel economy, good cargo space, ride may be too firm for some
Sorento - Good ride quality, good cargo room with 3rd row folded, small cargo room with 3rd row unfolded, cabin may be tight for some, mediocre fuel economy

Kung gusto niyo pong lumiit nang kaunti, nasa tatlo lang po kayo: Sportage, RAV4 at CX-5.

Sabihin niyo po kay misis wag po tayo linlangin sa itsura ng kotse, kundi tignan po natin ng maigi ang loob. Parang libro lang po, porket pangit na po ang cover pangit na din po ang loob, hindi po ganon.

[GTi]

Just an update guys, went to Toyota and Mazda and the missus didnt like the rear of the rav4 and the interior of the cx5. Also took a look at the facelifted sorento, and after my wife sat inside, she feels it is too big for her. Sayang, gusto ko pa naman yung sorento sa kanya, hehe.. was looking at the AWD model. Anyway, I think its down to the sportage or the crv.

Between the Sportage and the CRV, I believe the Sportage would be a better choice for you, and the CRV a better choice for her. The CRV has more cargo space and lesser blind spots especially considering the Sportage's small rear window and very thick C pillar.

[Calistro]

No love for the 2014 Forester, doc?

But I guess she'll prefer the CRV, among the current picks