Ford Everest vs. Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mitsubishi Strada 3.2

[mylord]

hello peeps,
im a newbie here
im about to buy a new car ( diesel engine)

test drove ford everest 4x2 and santa fe 4x2
had bank approval for both cars
choices/ reason (not necessarily in order...)
everest - power, safety features and lower price ( way lower than santa fe)
santa fe - engine, ride (way better than everest)
strada - havent done any testdrive yet but i heard ppol say that the comfort is like that of a car. plus it's 4x4 and cost almost the same as the everest.
i usually travel from zamboanga to davao or general santos city once a month
(much like covering the entire mindanao area)
roads are sometimes unpredictable
need something comfortable and reliable auto (sturdy)
your comments would be highly appreciated
thanks

[DonT]

Both the Strada and Everest are great vehicles. They are like apples and oranges. Better test drive the Strada first. Then decide. Pick ups are not for everybody.

[mazdamazda]

If price isn't a concern, the SF is a great choice. It's interior is way better than the Everest and the engine is more powerful. Though if you're on a budget the Everest is not a bad choice either.

The Strada is also a good choice, though think first about your needs... do you really need the bed of a pickup? Will you really use the 4x4 system? You're sacrificing the 2 more additional seats + a covered trunk space if you're getting a pickup.

[drey]

hello peeps,
im a newbie here
im about to buy a new car ( diesel engine)

test drove ford everest 4x2 and santa fe 4x2
had bank approval for both cars
choices/ reason (not necessarily in order...)
everest - power, safety features and lower price ( way lower than santa fe)
santa fe - engine, ride (way better than everest)
strada - havent done any testdrive yet but i heard ppol say that the comfort is like that of a car. plus it's 4x4 and cost almost the same as the everest.
i usually travel from zamboanga to davao or general santos city once a month
(much like covering the entire mindanao area)
roads are sometimes unpredictable
need something comfortable and reliable auto (sturdy)
your comments would be highly appreciated
thanks

I know what it's like driving there... Test drive before you choose.

[tiboyx3m]

My friend drives his old everest 4x2 approx 150kms a day to his farm almost 6 days a week. I never heard him complaining or the car ever quiting on him. Power is sufficient, what more with the new gen everest. His mileage is about 145,000kms now and still doesnt belch smoke.
Strada 4wd would seem awesome on offroads
Santa Fe IMO is great on long stretches of highways.
You cant go wrong with either 3 choices, just choose the one that meets your requirements. Good luck

[mylord]

thanks for the info guys.....
keep 'em coming.... (pls?)
sounds like the everest is a good choice, my concern though is that the 2nd row seats are low (though they have a big legroom to compensate), the 3rd row is a turn off if i bring some friends with me....
santa fe (Damn! the ride is so good!), but pricey.
can the IMO stand the rigors of the trip in the long run?
ive read in some threads that santa fe is more of a soft roader
sounds like the strada is a strike anywhere vehicle....
but i dont have much use of the truckbed....
any idea on the FC?

[mazdamazda]

Well, it depends on what "off roading" means to you.

If it is just a dirt road with mud & loose gravel (that even jeepneys can traverse without a problem), then the Santa Fe can handle that (though the Everest will still be the tougher of the two).

Ask yourself again if you need the 4WD capability of the Strada (since you don't need the truck bed). If jeepneys & trikes can go thru the roads that you are traversing, then I don't think you'll be needing Strada's 4WD.


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[jondy]

bro im from mindanao din. na subukan ko na zamboanga to davao and i drive a gen2 everest 3.0. wala ako masabi sa comfort 2log mga pasahero ko parati pati na ako inaantok na rin and sa power hindi ka rin mabibitin sa everest na 4x2 hav driven it already.

i know the roads here and IMHO baka kc hindi tumagal dito ang stafe thats why we got the everest instead.

peace mga stafe owners! :D