Montero 4X2 or Entry Level CRV?

[neopuma]

My dad is looking to buy a new car. We're discussing what's better, the CRV or the Montero 4X2? We're looking for value for money.

The MS which is a shade under 1.4 and the CRV which is under 1.3. I think the only main complain I have is the MS i saw recently in showroom just has a "cheap look" interior. I haven't driven an MS 4X2 yet (i've driven the 4X4), can someone comment on what they feel is better?

[eggman]

Di naman cheap ang interior ng Montero Sport IMHO.. Yung CRV??Its not worth the money and it feels kinda old already(may updated version in 2010)...

[mazzipino]

The entry level CR-V is a M/T. If you're gonna go for a A/T transmission then the price differences between the two will only be 50K... so I'd go for the Monty.

[tidus1203]

Interior wise mas maganda nga CR-V. Pero sa Montero ako dito... The CR-V afterall is no Forester...

[valskie01]

i'll go for the montero. its more versatile than the crv because of the extra 2 seats

[voltscastillo]

honda fanboi ako pero my soul screams for the montero on this one, hehehe.

[tc327]

you have to choose where your heart goes its not cheap i thinks ang Monty i were you Monty its diesel compare sa Gas think about it just my2cents he he

[Fastguy]

What if MS 4x2 AT or CRV 2.0 AT? In terms of ride, value for money and fuel efficiency? The CRV is accepted in countries outside the Philippines. Is the MS also? Kindly enlighten me on this one. Thanks.

[GTi]

Yes, the Montero Sport is sold in Russia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Oceania. But the CRV is sold in almost every country in the world, including the United States, which means it passes the most stringent safety and emission standards. If bought here, however, the MS offers more value for money as it seats more, gets better gas mileage and has more space.

[guigui]

during the 90s, MS was sold in the US with a V6 under it's bonnet. i saw some in san francisco area. hindi ko lang alam kung bakit tinigil ng mitsubishi na i-produce ang MS sa US. lolo also used to scout for a montero sport but he ended-up getting a fully-loaded montero (equal to pajero here with a v6 under it's bonnet.) too bad that that montero was totaled... na-sandwich sa freeway. :badday:

back to the topic, i still prefer MS because of its' versatility and extra space. you might not need the extra 2 seats too often but hey, you can load more groceries... (practically-speaking) or kung magdadagdag kayo ng furniture sa bahay, you don't need to have the furniture delivered and pay delivery charge.

[Mguy]

I had this dilemma a few months back and ended up buying a CRV. The Montero was just too big for my daily use. Space wise, the CRV is very forgiving to passengers, as they have plenty of space at the back, as compared to the MS. Sure MS can carry 7-8 passengers, but I don't really need such a big car.

Both cars are built tough. It really boils down on what are your needs.

[jut703]

If you're looking for value for money, get the 1.158M Tucson 2.0 GLS 2WD. Stronger engine, more kit and better looks than the CR-V.

Now, if it's strictly CR-V or Montero, and you're looking at value for money, the Montero wins for me. It's a bigger car with more space and more seats. Interior may look cheap, but really, the CR-V doesn't have much more, features-wise at least.

However, contemplate whether you need a 7-seater SUV. And if it really has to be the Montero. The Santa Fe is a better compromise of truck-based and car-based SUV (a car-based SUV that can seat 7 and has a diesel), and the 198 hp 2.2L is an engineering marvel. Great, I'm sounding like a Hyundai salesman, but really, they make the best value cars at that price range if you ask me.

[jimnyeatworld]

I had this dilemma a few months back and ended up buying a CRV. The Montero was just too big for my daily use. Space wise, the CRV is very forgiving to passengers, as they have plenty of space at the back, as compared to the MS. Sure MS can carry 7-8 passengers, but I don't really need such a big car.

Both cars are built tough. It really boils down on what are your needs.

i 100% agree