Honda BR-V vs entry-level mid-sized SUV (Everest/Fortuner/Montero/etc)

**siuu3ci** · March 13th, 2017 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by jvo

Should I also get the Everest Trend even though my brother just got one last December? Or it would be better to have 2 different PPVs in the family? In this case I might get the Montero, I just can't seem to justify the price of Fortuner with its current specs. Or Fortuner G is better than Montero GLS?

TIA

The Montero is a very good choice. My daily city drive fairview to BGC considering heavy traffic 9km/L pa rin. Sa highway 100km/hr *8th gear cruise lng around 1.4k rpm smooth na sa smooth. Soft ang ride very comfortable di ka malalayo sa feeling riding sedan. Tpos power nya pag past 2k rpm grabe sa hatak. Initial feel ko nga parang pde compare sa Trailblazer sa lakas. 0-100kph tantsa ko 10secs GLS variant. Features sulit na sulit push button + electronic park brake + GPS guide safety + 4 eye back sensor + reverse cam + paddle shifter to name a few i like

**jvo** · March 15th, 2017 05:15 AM

Hi, I test drove the everest trend, features are nice but it felt "matagtag" maybe I am used to ride a sedan. I am now having second thoughts of getting a PPV. Haven't tried fortuner yet. But I don't want to have an uncomfortable ride everytime I drive. Is the ride of montero a lot better? Now I'm considering getting a CUV or a mid size sedan instead but would not be very practical.

**StockEngine** · March 15th, 2017 05:52 AM

Originally Posted by jvo

Hi, I test drove the everest trend, features are nice but it felt "matagtag" maybe I am used to ride a sedan. I am now having second thoughts of getting a PPV. Haven't tried fortuner yet. But I don't want to have an uncomfortable ride everytime I drive. Is the ride of montero a lot better? Now I'm considering getting a CUV or a mid size sedan instead but would not be very practical.

A 7seat capacity vehicle will have a stiffer suspension versus a 5seat capacity vehicle. Because theyre diesels you can put sacks of rice to soften the ride 😁 without too much penalty on fuel consumption.

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**jut703** · March 15th, 2017 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by jvo

Hi, I test drove the everest trend, features are nice but it felt "matagtag" maybe I am used to ride a sedan. I am now having second thoughts of getting a PPV. Haven't tried fortuner yet. But I don't want to have an uncomfortable ride everytime I drive. Is the ride of montero a lot better? Now I'm considering getting a CUV or a mid size sedan instead but would not be very practical.

Not even the Montero has a ride quality that's at par with sedans. You have to prioritize what you want in a car - a crossover will be closer to a sedan's ride, while still offering the added space and ground clearance of a PPV. Only downside is that most are gas-fed except the Tucson and overpriced CX5 SkyActiv-D, and they naturally have poorer resale value vs. PPVs.

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**CVT** · March 15th, 2017 08:23 AM

If I have the dough [wait, even if I have just enough money for the BRV- and I am sure I am buying],- I'd go with any of the Everest/Fortuner/Montero,- but NOT the BRV....

Come on,- this is a no brainer....

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**dct** · March 15th, 2017 09:39 AM

Sta fe or sorento. Crossover na 7 seater

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**jvo** · March 15th, 2017 09:49 AM

We have before the prev gen montero and it was ok, I'll try to book a test drive for montero. We are planning to buy because we need space and comfort. I'm checking out the PPVs since diesel and ground clearance would be a good bonus. In case we will also not like Montero's ride, maybe I'll check 2nd hand CUVs or midsize sedans. I really did not expect that the "tagtag" feeling will be that noticeable.

**Egan101** · March 15th, 2017 10:08 AM

The new Xtrail is the only locally available CUV with collapsable 3rd row seats. It is one of the biggest among the CUVs and priced competitively. As expected, the third row seats are a bit cramped but the first and second row offer ample leg room.

**siuu3ci** · March 15th, 2017 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by jvo

We have before the prev gen montero and it was ok, I'll try to book a test drive for montero. We are planning to buy because we need space and comfort. I'm checking out the PPVs since diesel and ground clearance would be a good bonus. In case we will also not like Montero's ride, maybe I'll check 2nd hand CUVs or midsize sedans. I really did not expect that the "tagtag" feeling will be that noticeable.

Yup you have to ride the new Montero to see how soft it is. Its very different from previous gen. One thing you will notice is the softness is a bit bouncy but not too much and you will get used to it quickly. It is well balance on road conditions.

**Walter** · March 15th, 2017 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by jvo

We are planning to buy because we need space and comfort. I'm checking out the PPVs since diesel and ground clearance would be a good bonus. In case we will also not like Montero's ride, maybe I'll check 2nd hand CUVs or midsize sedans. I really did not expect that the "tagtag" feeling will be that noticeable.

Check out the Toyota Innova ...Space? Check ... Comfort? Check ... Ground clearance? Check ... and most importantly Diesel? Check ...