Help deciding on a car: Honda BR-V 1.5 V versus Suzuki Vitara GLX 1.6

[prizefighterMD]

Hello! I'm on the market for a brand new subcompact/crossover. I'm currently driving a sedan and it's definitely time to replace it especially due to safety concerns. Sulit na sulit na siya kasi 90's model pa, and bothered na kami na baka tumirik na lang siya bigla soon.

Anyway, I'm eyeing either the Honda BR-V or the newly-introduced Suzuki Vitara. Medyo mataas na kukunin ko para iwas baha at iwas sabit. Some preliminary pros for each car:
BR-V: 7-seater capacity, higher ground clearance at 201 mm (vs ~180 for Vitara)
Vitara: Cruise control, sunroof, slightly better specs, slightly cheaper

If you were in my position, which would you pick? Inputs from owners of either vehicles would be amazing.

Maraming salamat!

[bochokoks123]

Looks-wise mas ok sakin yung vitara na mukhang crossover unlike the BRV na undecided if crossover or ppv or suv hehe. I just dont know about the specs and availability of parts for the vitara. But i think vitara wouldn't be a bad choice.

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[dr. d]

Hello! I'm on the market for a brand new subcompact/crossover. I'm currently driving a sedan and it's definitely time to replace it especially due to safety concerns. Sulit na sulit na siya kasi 90's model pa, and bothered na kami na baka tumirik na lang siya bigla soon.

Anyway, I'm eyeing either the Honda BR-V or the newly-introduced Suzuki Vitara. Medyo mataas na kukunin ko para iwas baha at iwas sabit. Some preliminary pros for each car:
BR-V: 7-seater capacity, higher ground clearance at 201 mm (vs ~180 for Vitara)
Vitara: Cruise control, sunroof, slightly better specs, slightly cheaper

If you were in my position, which would you pick? Inputs from owners of either vehicles would be amazing.

Maraming salamat!

"sunroof."
whatever for?
my opinion.

[Hombre829]

Both r good vehicle,walang tapon gaya nga ng sabi nila. Between the 2 models mas ok sa akin si Vitara. But if ur looking for a more than 5 seating capacity,BRV naman.

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[playplugg]

Hello! I'm on the market for a brand new subcompact/crossover. I'm currently driving a sedan and it's definitely time to replace it especially due to safety concerns. Sulit na sulit na siya kasi 90's model pa, and bothered na kami na baka tumirik na lang siya bigla soon.

Anyway, I'm eyeing either the Honda BR-V or the newly-introduced Suzuki Vitara. Medyo mataas na kukunin ko para iwas baha at iwas sabit. Some preliminary pros for each car:
BR-V: 7-seater capacity, higher ground clearance at 201 mm (vs ~180 for Vitara)
Vitara: Cruise control, sunroof, slightly better specs, slightly cheaper

If you were in my position, which would you pick? Inputs from owners of either vehicles would be amazing.

Maraming salamat!

Sir prizefighterMD

Suzuki Vitara, This modern Era, underrated CUV.. pero in 90's yan ang sikat na CUV.

Luckily, nakapag-drive ako ng 1st gen, during early 2000's (2003) at age of 15yrs old. first real vehicle na nadrive ko at very young age.. JXL 16V, 4x4 AT, yung 4wd system nya, malapit sa handbrake..

2days ko lang na-drive ito, in 2004, during na bumili na ang parents ko ng first car nila, hindi na ako nahirapan mag-drive, at pinag-aralan ko na lang yung shifting sa Manual transmission..


BRV, never pa ako nakapag-drive ng ganitong sasakyan, pero other model variant katulad ng mobilio this year, old model ng civic, during early days of driving.. ok naman..


pag dating kasi sa performance, hindi naman nagkakalayo..


mas mainam na i-test drive yung parehong sasakyan.. para malaman nyo talaga yung pasok sa preferences nyo at comfort pag dating sa driving.

[Vodka]

seems like you don't need 7 seats coz you're considering the vitara in which case you probably don't need the extra space on the BR-V. a shorter vehicle does have its benefits in everyday driving: easier to park etc.

between the brv's CVT and vitara's 6spd slushbox i'd go w/ the slushbox

don't read too much into the "ground clearance" in the spec sheet. in real-world city driving you're more likely to scrape the bottom of the front bumper so do compare that aspect instead

oh btw brv is slightly narrower than ecosport. vitara is slightly wider than ecosport

[minicarph]

para sa kin BRV is not a SUV. nilagyan yan lang ng black plastic trims sa wheel arc para magmukang SUV,




it's not SUV it's mPV aka the mobilio raised.

so Vitara GLX all the way hihihi

[prizefighterMD]

Looks-wise mas ok sakin yung vitara na mukhang crossover unlike the BRV na undecided if crossover or ppv or suv hehe. I just dont know about the specs and availability of parts for the vitara. But i think vitara wouldn't be a bad choice.

Specs-wise lamang pa rin ang Vitara, I guess the problem is kakarelease lang niya so wala pa masyado reviews? Haha the perils of being an early adopter! But magaling naman ang Suzuki sa SUV imho, so yeah I agree it shouldn't be a bad choice...

[prizefighterMD]

Sir prizefighterMD

Suzuki Vitara, This modern Era, underrated CUV.. pero in 90's yan ang sikat na CUV.

Luckily, nakapag-drive ako ng 1st gen, during early 2000's (2003) at age of 15yrs old. first real vehicle na nadrive ko at very young age.. JXL 16V, 4x4 AT, yung 4wd system nya, malapit sa handbrake..

2days ko lang na-drive ito, in 2004, during na bumili na ang parents ko ng first car nila, hindi na ako nahirapan mag-drive, at pinag-aralan ko na lang yung shifting sa Manual transmission..


BRV, never pa ako nakapag-drive ng ganitong sasakyan, pero other model variant katulad ng mobilio this year, old model ng civic, during early days of driving.. ok naman..


pag dating kasi sa performance, hindi naman nagkakalayo..


mas mainam na i-test drive yung parehong sasakyan.. para malaman nyo talaga yung pasok sa preferences nyo at comfort pag dating sa driving.

Both r good vehicle,walang tapon gaya nga ng sabi nila. Between the 2 models mas ok sa akin si Vitara. But if ur looking for a more than 5 seating capacity,BRV naman.

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Looks-wise mas ok sakin yung vitara na mukhang crossover unlike the BRV na undecided if crossover or ppv or suv hehe. I just dont know about the specs and availability of parts for the vitara. But i think vitara wouldn't be a bad choice.

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Agree, kaso wala pa raw test drive units si Suzuki eh Aside doon sa events tulad nung sa MOA na anyway di mo rin daw malalabas yung kotse. Sayang!

[prizefighterMD]

seems like you don't need 7 seats coz you're considering the vitara in which case you probably don't need the extra space on the BR-V. a shorter vehicle does have its benefits in everyday driving: easier to park etc.

between the brv's CVT and vitara's 6spd slushbox i'd go w/ the slushbox

don't read too much into the "ground clearance" in the spec sheet. in real-world city driving you're more likely to scrape the bottom of the front bumper so do compare that aspect instead

oh btw brv is slightly narrower than ecosport. vitara is slightly wider than ecosport

Sir prizefighterMD

Suzuki Vitara, This modern Era, underrated CUV.. pero in 90's yan ang sikat na CUV.

Luckily, nakapag-drive ako ng 1st gen, during early 2000's (2003) at age of 15yrs old. first real vehicle na nadrive ko at very young age.. JXL 16V, 4x4 AT, yung 4wd system nya, malapit sa handbrake..

2days ko lang na-drive ito, in 2004, during na bumili na ang parents ko ng first car nila, hindi na ako nahirapan mag-drive, at pinag-aralan ko na lang yung shifting sa Manual transmission..


BRV, never pa ako nakapag-drive ng ganitong sasakyan, pero other model variant katulad ng mobilio this year, old model ng civic, during early days of driving.. ok naman..


pag dating kasi sa performance, hindi naman nagkakalayo..


mas mainam na i-test drive yung parehong sasakyan.. para malaman nyo talaga yung pasok sa preferences nyo at comfort pag dating sa driving.

para sa kin BRV is not a SUV. nilagyan yan lang ng black plastic trims sa wheel arc para magmukang SUV,




it's not SUV it's mPV aka the mobilio raised.

so Vitara GLX all the way hihihi

Haha yeah you got me there. I really don't need the two extra seats, it just feels like a nice add-on feature. Quite impressive rin for a car of that size and price, though I agree that It makes it a bit awkwardly long.

Thanks for the tips! I'm sorta leaning towards the Vitara for now.

[lady_blackgreen]

Hello! Yesterday, before kami mag showroom hopping etong 2 na ang top choice namin. However, nung makita at masakyan ko yun BRV napunta na siya sa dulo ng list namin. Medyo masikip yun 3rd row and yun 2nd row magkakadikit na kami ng pinsan ko (heavy and big built kami). Top 2 ko na yung Vitara. Kung meron lang sana hindi 2 tone sa GLX ok na ok. Nakakapressure kasi ang excise tax. Pano kung di agad lumabas yun car this year eh di tatamaan na tayo? hayy.. Also, pano performance ng vitara since bago sa market? This is the risk we will take if finally Vitara na ang mapili.

[jut703]

Hello! Yesterday, before kami mag showroom hopping etong 2 na ang top choice namin. However, nung makita at masakyan ko yun BRV napunta na siya sa dulo ng list namin. Medyo masikip yun 3rd row and yun 2nd row magkakadikit na kami ng pinsan ko (heavy and big built kami). Top 2 ko na yung Vitara. Kung meron lang sana hindi 2 tone sa GLX ok na ok. Nakakapressure kasi ang excise tax. Pano kung di agad lumabas yun car this year eh di tatamaan na tayo? hayy.. Also, pano performance ng vitara since bago sa market? This is the risk we will take if finally Vitara na ang mapili.

Pustahan tayo hindi tataas ng Jan 1 ang presyo ng kotse. 😉

Car companies are feeding on the fear of buyers that current prices are "limited offers" and that prices will increase in 1 month. Truth is, like anything that passes through government, you can expect vehicle excise tax implementation to be delayed.

So wag ka magpapressure. 😂

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[minicarph]

ang dapat mamroblema sa excise tax eh yun mga bibile ng mga tsikot na tig 1.4M up kasi yun ang matinde ang increase dahil galit ang gobyerno sa mga mayayaman lol

pero kung yung mga vios, brv, ecosport, vitara, minimal lang yan kasi makatao ang gobyerno natin ngaun.

kaya nga yun Land Cruiser saka Pajero thread ngaun mainet na mainet sa talakayan kahit umorder na kung san parte ng Luzon magka-unit lang before 2018

at saka plan your purchase now, 2018 inflation rate will also come, magmahal pagkain, rent, fuel, so at least nakabili ka na ngaun imagine a 200K increase of Fort / Monty / MUX lang that's like +P4k sa monthly installment for 5 years... 4K a month eh pang-gas mo na yun ah

[lady_blackgreen]

Thank you! May nabasa kasi ako sa news dati na yun cars around 1M, nasa 150k yun dagdag pag naimplement na yun excise tax. Kaya nappressure kami. 1M lang budget namin kaya cannot be na pag naging 1.1 to 1.2M na yun car.

[minicarph]

Thank you! May nabasa kasi ako sa news dati na yun cars around 1M, nasa 150k yun dagdag pag naimplement na yun excise tax. Kaya nappressure kami. 1M lang budget namin kaya cannot be na pag naging 1.1 to 1.2M na yun car.

ang mga below 1.1M, plus 20-30k lang

[dos2]

Thank you! May nabasa kasi ako sa news dati na yun cars around 1M, nasa 150k yun dagdag pag naimplement na yun excise tax. Kaya nappressure kami. 1M lang budget namin kaya cannot be na pag naging 1.1 to 1.2M na yun car.

Fake news yang 150K increase sa 1M, nasa 50-60K lang ang iincrease nyan.
https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-...xcise-tax.html

Also, don't fear yung excise tax since kung maimplement naman yan eh sabay din liliit ang income tax mo at lalaki ang net income mo. Although at an advantage naman talaga kung makakabili ka na agad at the SRP of pre-excise tax while paying with an income of post-excise implementation.

[minicarph]

Pustahan tayo hindi tataas ng Jan 1 ang presyo ng kotse. ��

Car companies are feeding on the fear of buyers that current prices are "limited offers" and that prices will increase in 1 month. Truth is, like anything that passes through government, you can expect vehicle excise tax implementation to be delayed.

So wag ka magpapressure. ��

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Juts hindi naman Jan 1 . walang pang pasok nun, mga tiga-gobyerno tulog pa sa Media Noche at paputok. ang first schedule of implementation is Jan 20 someting, if they railroad it. so Feb malamang implemented na.

pero given that medyo cash-strapped ang gobyerno next year with all the spending on infrastructure. tingen ko bibilisan nila yan to get funds for the project as well to determine the 2018 budget. we are progressing as well as spending, maghahanap talaga ng pera gobyerno.

and yes, car manufacturers are feeding into the fear. why? eh kasi sila tataas ang overhead eh, ganun naman every new year. so whether excise tax or not, those cars in high demand itataas din nila yan to cover their higher overhead by the shift of the year.

so like I said, be smart. kung meron ka budget now, you have the bonus or whatever, kilos na. sayang din yun hundreds of thousand na increase na biglaan in just a month or so diba


although the problem is with a sudden demand surge of cars this december, baka yan ang mag-justify ng price increase ng mga casa kasi nga sabihin nila hotcake mga products nila. pero mapipigilan mo ba ang ibang kababayan natin kung gusto nila bumile ng car ngaun pasko.

most buyers daw are OFWs. OFWs have money why because ang taas ng dollar eh, marami sila panggastos. yun sweldo nila sa ibang bansa mas madami sila mabibile dito .


saka natatandaan nyo ba yun 10% vat na naging 12% Evat, most said matagal implementation, pero gulat ka, January andyan na kagad. somehow, pag ang gobyerno kikita ng mas malaki naggiing efficient lol

[BlancNoir]

Back to topi na boys. hehe

Tama silang lahat,

if you are sure you need 5 seats lang, get the vitara.

if you need 7 seats, get the br-v.

IMHO, 7 seats is not a "must-have" rather, it's a "nice-to-have" feature lang. Masikip din a likod eh. hehe

[dos2]

Back to topi na boys. hehe

Tama silang lahat,

if you are sure you need 5 seats lang, get the vitara.

if you need 7 seats, get the br-v.

IMHO, 7 seats is not a "must-have" rather, it's a "nice-to-have" feature lang. Masikip din a likod eh. hehe

Nice to have nga since napakadalang naman talaga na 7 tao ang sumasakay sa isang sasakyan, unless pang carpool ang peg or malaki talagang pamilya. One advantage pala of having a 7 seater is mas malaki ang luggage area mo. Yes, 5 nga lang kami nung pumunta kami ng baguio using a BRV, pero no issue kami sa baggage nung nakafold yung 3rd row.

If I were you, I would also go with the 5 seater Vitara and just rent a bigger vehicle if I needed to seat more.

Uy....!!! Mag Vitara GLX na yang si TS. Weheheh

[lady_blackgreen]

Fake news yang 150K increase sa 1M, nasa 50-60K lang ang iincrease nyan.
https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-...xcise-tax.html

Also, don't fear yung excise tax since kung maimplement naman yan eh sabay din liliit ang income tax mo at lalaki ang net income mo. Although at an advantage naman talaga kung makakabili ka na agad at the SRP of pre-excise tax while paying with an income of post-excise implementation.

This!!

TS, update mo kami pag nakapag decide ka na ha.