Sub Compact Crossover Budget 1M

**mccoy26** · June 2nd, 2019 10:24 AM

Planning to get a crossover for daily home to office and 2-4 times a month out of town trips. I will probably get one by November. Leaning towards the Vitara but I need some expert opinions.

Considerations:

1. Budget is 1M ( 1.1M max)

2. Reliable and Fuel efficient

3. At least 185mm ground clearance

4. Easy to find parts

6. Can fit at least 4 people comfortably although I will be alone driving 80% of the time.

7. Has a large boot/rear storage capacity with 2nd row seats folded. If it can fit a 65" TV in a box thats great.

8. No Rush/Expander types

9. Comfortable to drive

Thanks

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**17Sphynx17** · June 2nd, 2019 10:44 AM

BRV, Ecosport Non-Ecoboost if Ford hasn't completely solved the Ecoboost issues (non-DCT), and Vitara are what comes to mind.

If you can stretch the budget, Mazda CX3 for just that more driver oriented car + stylish design.

Wildcard would be from the MG Stable since we don't know how it will fare long term here in our market. But I can't fault it in their design department as it looks polished as heck (design cues/styling) along with goodies for the price. ZS over the RX5 in my opinion though for the design. =)

**Egan101** · June 2nd, 2019 11:21 AM

If I have 1.1M now, I would buy a Civic. It is a much better car than an Ecosport or Vitara or BRV. If you have the budget, get a Subaru XV.

If only Mitsubishi still sells the ASX, it is a good car for its discounted price of around 1.1M. I have no complaints with my ASX except it is not as quick or agile as my other ride.

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**mccoy26** · June 2nd, 2019 11:26 AM

Btw, l have watched PH reviews for the Vitara and Ecosport but I cannot find anything for the Hyundai Kona.

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**mccoy26** · June 2nd, 2019 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by Egan101

If I have 1.1M now, I would buy a Civic. It is a much better car than an Ecosport or Vitara or BRV. If you have the budget, get a Subaru XV.

If only Mitsubishi still sells the ASX, it is a good car for its discounted price of around 1.1M. I have no complaints with my ASX except it is not as quick or agile as my other ride.

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Civic is not a subcompact crossover. I need a ride with higher ground clearance.

**hardwang** · June 2nd, 2019 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by mccoy26

Btw, l have watched PH reviews for the Vitara and Ecosport but I cannot find anything for the Hyundai Kona.

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Hyundai Kona is a great choice. You get a bigger engine compared to ecosport and vitara. I’ve been seeing some on the road and they look pretty good. Although I’m not sure about its ground clearance.

I think ecosport has the highest ground clearance if that’s what you’re looking for. The facelifted ecosport is now a decent choice. It doesn’t have that s****y DCT anymore. Do not get the 1.0 ecoboost if you’re planning on keeping it for a long time though. The 1.5L will theoretically last longer.

How about the new jimny?

**Egan101** · June 2nd, 2019 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by hardwang

Do not get the 1.0 ecoboost if you’re planning on keeping it for a long time though. The 1.5L will theoretically last longer.

Sir, why do you say so? It’s like saying turbo engines are not reliable.

The Ford 1.0L turbo engine has been recognized worldwide. I had no issues with mine before.

Or maybe you just had a bad experience with a turbo engine? No concerns naman with other turbo cars like Subaru, BMW, Audi, etc.

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**hardwang** · June 2nd, 2019 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

Sir, why do you say so? ItÂ’s like saying turbo engines are not reliable.

The Ford 1.0L turbo engine has been recognized worldwide. I had no issues with mine before.

Or maybe you just had a bad experience with a turbo engine? No concerns naman with other turbo cars like Subaru, BMW, Audi, etc.

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Turbos are great actually, they perform really well in my experience. But they have a drawback, pistons are more likely to be damaged by detonation. I think they might not be suited for casual drivers. You have to be careful with its maintenance, you have to know the right oil to use, know the fuel you use, keeping in mind to prevent carbon build up, being careful not to drive the engine hard too much, avoid short distance trips... I wouldnÂ’t expect them to outlast a NA engine especially a port injected one. However if one is meticulous with its maintenance, turbos will probably last long.