High end toyota innova (V or G) vs stripped montero sport (2012 non vgt glx or gls)

[1D4LV]

i would go for the montero maski stripped down sya. why? its an SUV, compared to the Innova which is an MPV.
and yes, the stripped down still looks good. onting paganda na lang, pwede na.
and another thing is the ride height. nothing beats the feeling of having the confidence to go through flood waters.

but you would have to sacrifice the ride comfort.

[cast_no_shadow]

i would go for the montero maski stripped down sya. why? its an SUV, compared to the Innova which is an MPV.
and yes, the stripped down still looks good. onting paganda na lang, pwede na.
and another thing is the ride height. nothing beats the feeling of having the confidence to go through flood waters.

but you would have to sacrifice the ride comfort.

Stereotyping SUV and MPV. LOL.

Sa daan naman as i see it yun dami ng monty gaya na din ng dami ng innova sa daan.
Nothing special and extravagant kung naka monty ka. Tapos yung stripped/bare model pa gamit mo?

regarding flood hindi naman ganun kalaki height difference ng monty sa innova, isusugal mo ba yung ride mo dahil mas mataas ng konti? hindi rin diba.

ill go for the Innova V na lang. kung ang choices is Innova V or Stripped Monty.

my 2 cents

[ronw123w124]

The same dilemma happened to me 10 years ago (Revo VX200 vs. Gen 2 CRV), in the end CRV ang nabili ko all because of the perceived SUV image. Now I'll be getting the Montero GLX non VGT in a few months for my wife, she's very convinced with the line "SUV for the price of an AUV"

[ericson21]

ako monty din. dagdagan mo lang ng side moulding sa gilid yung GLX, tenen! GLS look na hehe.

medyo nakakalito nga lang sa 2010-2011 GLX variants kasi yung mga yun naka side mouldings na eh. makikita mo lang difference sa door handles, side mirrors at sa spare tire cover kung bago or previous GLX ba yun.

pero kung patipiran sa fuel consumption at sa maintenance, panalong panalo innova dun.

pero mahirap kasi ipagcompare kung sa presyo lang eh, di sila magka linya eh, hehe. :D sa fuzion kasi dapat i compare si innova talaga, yun nga lang wala diesel fuzion hehe. )

[GTi]

Hehe~ Tatawa ako kung biglang maglabas ang Mitsubishi ng Montero Sport with the same specifications as the L200 GX/FB. Pareho pati na rin to the slightly lower ground clearance and manual windows. Pero just as it is, napaka-effective na panama na yan sa higher variants ng Crosswind. Proof that you can still get updated engines and drivetrains at this price range. Shame on Isuzu.

Just to answer the TS's question. I'd get the MS. Same seating capacity as the Innova, higher ground clearance, better looks and more power.

[igi]

ahahah agree ako sa united nations look na SUV tapos puro putik at alikabok kahit 20 yrs mong gamitin parang modelo pa rin..

montero para sa akin

sa labas ang low end ay parang high end din halos di na rin mapapansin ang minor accessories na pinalitan sa low end versions.

[Retz]

mukhang llamado so far ang monty.

[GTi]

Black bumpers are real nice, especially if they were designed right. Our Escape has black bumpers but it doesn't make it look low class at all. Matte black plastic bumpers are also good in hiding and resisting dents and scratches

[jaejae]

di po same ang seating capacity ng Montero at Innova especially sa third row... the Innova can seat 4 "not so big" persons there pero the Montero can only seat 3 max at di na comfortable yun... this is because sa wheel well ng Montero.... with Innova, under ng 3rd row seat ang both rear wheel wells.... sa Montero naman, in between the rear wheel wells ang third row seat...

.... but if I were you, Montero pa rin! unless you are one of the folks who buys a car just to take them from point A to point B... if you want a car that makes a statement on the road, mas lamang for me ang Montero, you can even make it look like the TOTL but i suggest you make it look like the way you want it to... i never liked a car trying to look like another car (navarra with a hummer grilles and such)

[renzo_d10]

Mas all arounder ang Montero IMO.

I`ll be more confident trekking floodwater and unpaved roads in a Montero than in an Innova. And feel ko kapag nabunggo ako mas mabubuhay ako sa Montero.

Pero kung Innova ka talaga, don't get the V. Sayang. G ka lang.

[AKI125]

It really depends on the usage. In our case we choose innova over the monty are the following:
1. Medyo old na parents ko, entry and exit convenience in at the utmost importance. Included also that my daugther will start to learn to walk na rin, just for safety precaution, a lower entry/exit point would be a plus factor for kids na makukulit
2. Monty has proven its worth and we have 2 monty na sa family so we decided to try something different naman.

Yun lang till now hindi pa lumalabas yun innova namin. Sayang hindi na naabotan ni papa, he passed away last week.

Ok sana kasi both parents of mine tried the display unit and they both like it especially the entry and exit from the second row. Dad was having a hard time climbing in and out of the monty kasi

[beni23]

It really depends on the usage. In our case we choose innova over the monty are the following:
1. Medyo old na parents ko, entry and exit convenience in at the utmost importance. Included also that my daugther will start to learn to walk na rin, just for safety precaution, a lower entry/exit point would be a plus factor for kids na makukulit
2. Monty has proven its worth and we have 2 monty na sa family so we decided to try something different naman.

Yun lang till now hindi pa lumalabas yun innova namin. Sayang hindi na naabotan ni papa, he passed away last week.

Ok sana kasi both parents of mine tried the display unit and they both like it especially the entry and exit from the second row. Dad was having a hard time climbing in and out of the monty kasi

Condolence bro.

[renzo_d10]

It really depends on the usage. In our case we choose innova over the monty are the following:
1. Medyo old na parents ko, entry and exit convenience in at the utmost importance. Included also that my daugther will start to learn to walk na rin, just for safety precaution, a lower entry/exit point would be a plus factor for kids na makukulit
2. Monty has proven its worth and we have 2 monty na sa family so we decided to try something different naman.

Yun lang till now hindi pa lumalabas yun innova namin. Sayang hindi na naabotan ni papa, he passed away last week.

Ok sana kasi both parents of mine tried the display unit and they both like it especially the entry and exit from the second row. Dad was having a hard time climbing in and out of the monty kasi

Condolence sa papa mo... :pope:

[jaejae]

so basically, sa comparison na to one of the main difference na pwedeng basehan ni TS is the maintenance cost ang FC....

mas mataas maintenance cost and FC ng Montero compared sa Innova...

[pingpongdad]

the pricing of both cars are almost the same, the seating capacity is also the same. Drivetrain is also the same, both are rear wheel drive and 4x2. Both of them are also CRDI in engine. Pls help me decide on this, I had the hard time thinking which one is best because they have almost the same space and use for me. TIA

vs the montero,
1. in driving comfort, its hard to beat the innova, i find myself fidgeting in the montero trying to get that sweet spot especially in long drives.
2. the 2nd and 3rd row seats also are more comfortable and wider in the innova.
3. maintenace will be cheaper with the innova.
4. city driving, stop and go traffic, the innova is much more suited. not much use for the power of the montero's engine.
5. toyota's alarm system, allows you to lock the doors without the need to start the engine. in the montero's default system, after disarming the alarm and entering, you cannot lock the doors without turning the ignition on first.
6. if you get the innova, better the g, it has arm rests for the 2nd row for comfort which can be folded for another passenger seat. the v has captain seats in the 2nd row which seats only 2.
7. driving a monterosport makes you a little more "choosy" regarding parking (security-wise) vs an innova.

if you have other uses than the above, need for power, higher ground clearance and flood fording ability, strong road presence, etc, the monterosport is the one for you. do test drive both, that will be the clincher so you'll be able to make a more intelligent choice. hope this helps.

[GTi]

vs the montero,
1. in driving comfort, its hard to beat the innova, i find myself fidgeting in the montero trying to get that sweet spot especially in long drives.
2. the 2nd and 3rd row seats also are more comfortable and wider in the innova.
3. maintenace will be cheaper with the innova.
4. city driving, stop and go traffic, the innova is much more suited. not much use for the power of the montero's engine.
5. toyota's alarm system, allows you to lock the doors without the need to start the engine. in the montero's default system, after disarming the alarm and entering, you cannot lock the doors without turning the ignition on first.
6. if you get the innova, better the g, it has arm rests for the 2nd row for comfort which can be folded for another passenger seat. the v has captain seats in the 2nd row which seats only 2.
7. driving a monterosport makes you a little more "choosy" regarding parking (security-wise) vs an innova.

if you have other uses than the above, need for power, higher ground clearance and flood fording ability, strong road presence, etc, the monterosport is the one for you. do test drive both, that will be the clincher so you'll be able to make a more intelligent choice. hope this helps.

Being a bestseller, takaw carnap din ang Innova eh. Pare-pareho lang sila. As compared to the Fortuner, the Innova is actually quite agile due to the lesser weight. With the torque coming in early and such a wide torque plateau, its really not very far off from the non-VGT Montero in terms of performance and with a significant advantage in the fuel efficiency department. The Innova's flood fording ability is also quite respectable. Don't let the minivan shape fool you, hood level floods are no problem for this one!

But then the Innova is not really very comfortable. Though better than the Fortuner, it can still get quite harsh at times due to the ladder frame chassis.

[Walter]

^^^ But what about the airbags?

[pingpongdad]

"But then the Innova is not really very comfortable. Though better than the Fortuner, it can still get quite harsh at times due to the ladder frame chassis."

innova seats have better thigh support vs the montero. and i think for bigger and taller drivers and longer drives more comfort.

the montero is also on a ladder-frame chassis.

several fora have compared comfort between the fort and monty. its always the monty which has been regarded as the one with better tuned suspensions. the 2012 fort has been said to have adjusted its seats (i guess, more padding) and tuned its shocks and suspension for a much better ride but then again, the comparo is between the monty and the innova.

still the best way for the TS to know is through a test drive. it will give real time feedback to the end-user, whose opinion is the one that matters anyway.

[vinj]

Car-to-car, the Monty does have more to offer (higher ground clearance, power, etc) and i'd never consider the Innova V even if i could afford it. For me, the best Innova model to get is really the E variant if you're just looking for a good and reliable, all around vehicle. Thus, if you're at that price range already, go for the Monty but if you want to save more, get the lower variant Innova.

I also agree with Niky on floods. Yes the Monty would be more flood fording capable but would you even really venture into high waters unless ultimately needed?

*AKI, condolences and my prayers for your family bro.