The 1.5M Peso SUV Comparo

[mazdamazda]

Since mahirap i segmentize ang SUV market, let's just compare using the mean price tag. Under this, we can already consider the following vehicles (for some, it would only include either its base or highest variant).

Toyota Fortuner 4x4
Hyundai Santa Fe
Isuzu Alterra
Ford Everest 4x4
Kia Sorento
Mitsubishi Outlander
Honda CR-V 4x4
Toyota Rav4 4x2
Subaru Forester XT
Mitsubishi Montero

[cyrusblutrooper]

My pick is Subaru Forester XT , got the edge in performance and reliabilty. maybe not as good looking as the other choices(subjective). since few roams around, you feel some exclusivity with it...

Toyota Fortuner 4x4 --> sobrang dami na kakasawa na...pero handsome

Hyundai Santa Fe --> good looking packed with ammenities...pero i prefer japanesse brand

Isuzu Alterra --> odd looking, leaf springs for SUV?

Ford Everest 4x4 --> American brand made in Thailand, Mazda sourced engine(correct me if im wrong). straight japanesse please.

Kia Sorento --> As i've said, Japanesse please..

Mitsubishi Outlander --> looks good, handsome, but a lot to prove, my next choice to the FoXT

Honda CR-V 4x4 --> looks good, looks bad(subjective) ewan but its a honda...old engine for a new car?

Toyota Rav4 4x2 --> nice looking, Toyota brand is a plus? or is it? coz its expensive for its variant.

Mitsubishi Montero --> so so SUV.

[Lucius]

Sta Fe
Fortuner
Rav4
CRV
Outlander
Forester
Montero
Sorento
Alterra
Everest (this one around 1.5M? ha? mas mahal pa Escape dito)

[Ventoy]

The bottom line is Japanese Cars are still ahead and the relaibility issue is still to be considered

[kyle618]

Forester XT rin ako kahit 1.65m sya. 2nd pick would be the outlander. last would be alterra... a definite yuck.

[artpogi]

I don't own any of the listed choices, but if I'm in the market for one, my considerations based on my needs will be according to this order.

Hyundai Santa Fe - bang for the buck

Toyota Fortuner 4x4 - it's a Toyota and it's new

Mitsubshi Montero - old but still carry the reliable 4m40 (tama ba)

Ford Everest 4x4 - hmm..... I don't know what to say

Kia Sorento - this one's mukhang okay

Honda CR-V 4x4 - it's a honda and okay naman

Mitsubishi Outlander - it's new but I find the interior masikip

Toyota Rav4 4x2 - tried and tested, sabi nila maganda ang fuel consumption

Subaru Forester XT - now this one is special, if I will follow my heart, I will get this one without a doubt, but as I mentioned above, the order is based on my needs.

Isuzu Alterra - hmmm..... pangit lang hitsura pero ewan

[slamtaz]

Sa dami pa lang ng representatives, lamang na lamang na ang Japanese Brand SUV in this comparo kaya kitang kita na kung sino ang domineering force in the RP SUV industry...




kaya ako, i'll vote for the Santa Fe :2thumbsup:

[fleas2016]

Everest (this one around 1.5M? ha? mas mahal pa Escape dito)

The 4x4 variant is and AFAIK, both variants of the Escape are cheaper than Everest.

[kpy555]

The Grand Vitara V6 4x4 can be included in the list!

[XTO]

Fort 3.0 V pa rin lalo na yung upcoming nila.

[mazdamazda]

The Grand Vitara V6 4x4 can be included in the list!

I just added it sir, ty for the FYI.

[O!lman]

1st choice..........Hyundai Santa Fe Crdi
2nd...................Toyota RAV4
3rd................... CRV 4x4

[gregg_g]

Sorento - syempre
Sta Fe
outlander
fortuner
Vitara
Rav4

[mazdamazda]

My picks...

#1 Hyundai Santa Fe CRDi. Very torquey engine, very good suspension, strong brakes, good body control.

#2 Subaru Forester XT. 0-100 kph in 6 seconds. Nuff said.

#3 Ford Everest 3.0L 4x4. The best off-roader in the group. This is a huge improvement over the old Everest (engine & suspension).

#4.5 Kia Sorento. This started the Korean's automotive salvo years ago - and it still is holding its own against newer SUVs.

#4.5 Mitsubishi Outlander. Finally, Mitsubishi Philippines got it right! The bar has been raised!

[yuichi]

1. Santa Fe 4x4 2.2 CRDI- Suv for the typical Juan, powerfull Diesel engine, 7seater, comfy inside, very good ride at real value for your money.
2. Outlander - does'nt seem like Outlander, i just like it.
3. Fortuner(3.0) - im a ex future owner of this

Forester XT always have a special place in my heart and does'nt compare to the rest IMO.

[Blackraven]

I picked four on my list:

1) Mitsubishi Outlander
All new engine series. The 3.0 V6 engine for our market is surprising and I didn't imagine that MMPC would finally do it right. Standard 4WD/AWD mode for all models and a sound system (Rockford-Fosgate) that is an 650W killer. Japan-brand car that is made in Japan

2) Subaru Forester
Permanent Symmetrical AWD. Boxer engine (unique to the brand) and neat performance from it as well. Nice interior and steering feel is stable and awesome. Japan-brand premium car that is made in Japan

3)Grand Vitara V6 4x4
Top of the line ng GV. A leap ahead over the old model. Interior feel is clean. Engine is sufficiently powerful and efficient as well.

4) Hyundai Santa Fe CRDI (only 4x4 model)
HARI released pala a 4x4 model ng diesel variant. Kung ganun, I might as well include the Santa Fe diesel in my top 4 list for this poll. Although I still believe the interior is messy (for me), this shows that Hyundai is on a constant course for improvement.

Although if I do want a Hyundai, I'd go for the Veracruz 4x4 diesel instead because it really packs a punch with its Murano-like quality

Guess that my top-4 picks for this category.

As for the new CR-V, it doesn't deserve to be on that list. It should stay with the likes of the Alterra, Montero and those other lame SUVs.

I'd rather get a Toyota RAV4 4WD over that hideous monstrosity

[mazdamazda]

:hysterical: * hideous monstrosity

if you look at the CR-V from a quarter front view... dun mo kitang kita ang kapangitan talaga nya. parang palaka na naka pout ang lips. :hysterical:

[LucasVN]

The 4x4 variant is and AFAIK, both variants of the Escape are cheaper than Everest.

This is just on 2007 models, before mas mahal ang Escape sa Everest pero onti lnag... new engine kasi ang everest kaya mas mahal yata ngayon compared to Escape...

Ganda ng list na ito, I own an Escape and want to upgrade maybe in a year or two sa 7 seater, and most probably I'll get Sta. Fe, pero the Escape maybe will still be used by wife. She loves it! :D

[saipeme]

santa fe
rav 4
outlander
fortuner
sorento
crv
alterra

my sequence if i want to buy...

[kpy555]

The GV V6 gets my vote for Top 1!

I already have the GV 2.0 and it's great. Nevertheless, I will surely enjoy the GV experience more if I get my hands on a V6! The extra engine power, enhanced sound system (with subs), moonroof, standard HID and other additions are worth it for the price difference. Versality and function of a true 4x4 compact SUV. Sayang talaga di ko ito naabutan.

Next in line is the Subaru Forester XT. Then the Mitsubishi Outlander. Gwapo pareho!

Last choice ko is the Alterra.