Innova G worth the 100k diff?

[olats]

Getting an Innova.

Now stuck on whether to get the E Model or G Model. Can anyone highlight the difference between the two? Will I be better off upgrading with aftermarket parts?

[dr. d]

it's not worth the difference to me. i'd stick to the E.

[downshift2]

I have an Innova G 2009 . it took me while to decide, but I'm so glad I made the right choice. GO FOR THE G

[renzo_d10]

Masyadong class na ang G sakin. Beige interior, sparkling chrome stuff etc. etc.

Stick with the E, pareho lang naman halos eh. Ako I can live without the features that the G has which the E doesn't have.

[Chikselog]

Cosmetic enhancements lang yata ang difference nila.

G has:
1. Door claddings (?)
2. Foglamps
3. Beige interior as mentioned and the chrome stuffs (side mirror, door handles, grille)
4. Faux wood trims
5. Optitron gauges (Optitron din ba yung E? Basta magkaiba itsura ng gauges ng E sa G)
6. 3rd brake light

[[archie]]

IMO, kung same engine and tranny, stick with the E.

[glntVR]

Depends on you whether you like those extra features and you are willing to spend for it. Personally I'd go for the G.

It has all these chrome and other moldings as standard. I'm not a fan of chrome but these accents are not overdone. Just don't add chrome headlight, tail light and gas cap covers. Plus having them standard rather than an aftermarket add on is still different for me.

Optitron gauges are really nice to look at.

G gets a passenger airbag, nicer rims, back up sensors and the multi information display plus factory keyless entry.

[olats]

Same everything in terms of engine and tranny.

I like the bronze color which is only available in the G. Ok rin may fog lamps, airbags on the passenger side, rear sensor tsaka yun keyless/alarm. All other aesthethics and features I think I can live without. I dont even know what advantages the optitron and climate control give.

[downshift2]

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interior ng innova G

[alwayz_yummy]

kung kaya mo ang monthly amortization difference and initial cash outlay go with G.. but since 100T difference yan, at utang pa sasakyan, baka mahirapan ka bunin ang monthly. if your priority is a transport, go with E.. its way better than J, may rear wiper naman ang E, pero wala atang defogger.

[coolman]

G owner here

In addition to those listed above.

G has:
speed sensing door locks
on board trip meter
auto climate
better seat material (not sure about this)
extra passenger airbag (Extra safety for your loved ones)
colors not available in E variant
chrome mirror cover (can be upgraded outside)

The best value for money is the E variant. If you can afford to get the G for a better general driving experience. do it. otherwise, E is more than good enough.

[Gerbo]

Put it simply, if you can afford it go for it.

Just do not get bitten by the "upgrade" bug.

[olats]

daughter and wife like the bronze color e. and sometimes, my wife pala lets my daughter ride sa passenger side so id rather have the airbags. kaya G it is. Thanks for the input!

[Gerbo]

daughter and wife like the bronze color e. and sometimes, my wife pala lets my daughter ride sa passenger side so id rather have the airbags. kaya G it is. Thanks for the input!

Yes. Buy the car you really want so as not to second-guess yourself esp. when you already bought one and still considering the other option.

[glntVR]

daughter and wife like the bronze color e. and sometimes, my wife pala lets my daughter ride sa passenger side so id rather have the airbags. kaya G it is. Thanks for the input!

This would be okay if your daughter is around 10y.o. or above. Otherwise, the airbag may do more harm than good. That's why in the US they let children sit at the back.

The much nicer interior of the G is a big plus for me. Looks and feels classier. Most of the time your inside the car so the inside should also look good.

[jimnyeatworld]

yan ba E ay may power windows na. a friend bought an innova only to find out pawis windows. major fail considering he has a growing family. hindi daw nya alam

but if it is then go for E, no sense spending more for an AUV. it's still an AUV

[tidus1203]

J lang ang pawis windows... E is power windows na...

[alwayz_yummy]

This would be okay if your daughter is around 10y.o. or above. Otherwise, the airbag may do more harm than good. That's why in the US they let children sit at the back.

The much nicer interior of the G is a big plus for me. Looks and feels classier. Most of the time your inside the car so the inside should also look good.

i prefer a nicer interior too than a ricey exterior, hehehe..and totoo yang sabi ni glntvr.. kaya mga kids ko sa rear seats nakaupo.. pwede naman sa harap ung daughter mo kung may child seat yan--which is an additional 3-5 thousand.

anyways, if you can afford it, go for the G.. napakalaking convenience ang auto climate control.. just set it to "auto" 22-24 deg., set the a/c to recirculation, then bahala na ang computer mag-timpla, no more fiddling while driving.. pati ung steering wheel audio control is a plus, lalo na kung highway driving--where-in pag mag-aadjust ka ng volume kung malakas na ang road noise..

ung on-board fuel-efficiency monitor, helps ou sa consumo mo... pwede mong gawing game where in dapat you'll see better numbers than you are having now.

teka gas ba o diesel? for me, i'll get the gas model, much cheaper to maintain than the d4d.. pero d4d mura fuel...so factor that in..

but.. if you you could live without those conveniences/ cannot afford to pay the extra premium, just get the E.

[olats]

Gas model. Natatakot ako sa D4D dahil sa feedbacks dito e.

My kid is allowed to ride in front only during short distances. Even with car seat di ata advisable in front e. If I am the one driving, sa middle seat lang siya. Rear seats are a big no-no sakin.

Closed the G variant this afternoon. Baka makuha by Saturday. Lumampas sa budget. Halos kapresyo na nung tucson na pinagisipan ko bilin. Sabi nila, innova raw practical choice e.

[jut703]

If you have 3 kids or less, mas ok yung Tucson sa Innova.

Anyway nakabili ka na and the Innova is a good family car. Best family car at that price range actually, especially if it's a big family :D