Petrol Powered MPVs: Innova E, Fuzion or Livina Highway Star?

[musang]

I'm on the market for a petrol powered MPV for my family and would be needing at least a 7-seater with A/T. The budget is capped at 940k so any diesel MPV or SUV is out of the picture.

What are your thoughts guys and gals?

[IMm29]

Hmmm...

Toyota website says for P940K, the only Innovas are all Manual
1) E - 2.0 Gas P923K
2) J - 2.5 Diesel P868K
3) J - 2.0 Gas P813K

It's P988K for an Auto tranny 2.0E Gas Innova.

Fuzion 2.4 GLX Gas AT is P950K

Livina Highway Star is P928 for the Luxury edition.

It seems only the Livina will make the P940K budget, though I believe it's the smallest of the 3. I would suggest a test ride and a test drive to find out which one works best.

[yapoy86]

bakit naman ayaw ng diesel?? innova at fuzion lang ang pwede dyan... of course innova na

[renzo_d10]

Parang ang liit ng Livina if compared to an Innova. Between the Fuzion and the Innova naman, dun na 'ko sa Innova.

Why not diesels? Sayang. There's the Carens, D4D Innova...

[vinj]

If you want to seat seven people comfortably, the Innova would be the better choice over the Livina.

[frequenzy]

halos lahat gusto diesel pero kayo gusto niyo gas :-) kung MPV lang mas ok sir yung diesel. innova din suggestion lalo na kung 7 seater

[ghosthunter]

halos lahat gusto diesel pero kayo gusto niyo gas :-) kung MPV lang mas ok sir yung diesel. innova din suggestion lalo na kung 7 seater

It was mentioned that the TS has budget limits (under P1M) for purchasing the vehicle.

[musang]

Thanks for the inputs guys. Yes, it's the higher cost of diesel MPVs kaya nawala sya sa shortlist. I originally intend to get a Carens A/T but wala nang merong stock.

In terms of fuel consumption, what can I expect among the three?

1. Innova E A/T - 7-8 km/L city driving? (btw, the last quote given to us was P939k)

2. Fuzion - same as Innova or worse?

3. Livina - around 9-10 km/L city driving?

[carwhacko]

Between your choices sir I would choose the Innova E. Mas comfy passengers since wide naman ito unlike the GL Highway Star na masikip and ang AC vents ay nasa harap lang. Sobrang init. I have driven na kasi a GL (my friend's) Okay din ang fuzion but gas guzzler daw. I hope may diesel variant ito. Hehehe

[IMm29]

It was mentioned that the TS has budget limits (under P1M) for purchasing the vehicle.

P940K and A/T were the requirements.

Was going to suggest a Manual D-4D Innova J, and then use the leftover funds for some accessories, but then I back read and saw the A/T requirement.

The Livina is I think better with just 6, instead of 7 adults. It's not as wide nor as tall as an Innova. Checked it out years back and felt it to be a bit cramped for an MPV.

I hear the Fuzion is thirstier than the Innova VVTi?

The automatic Innova VVTi would be the best one for me, but the TS has to stretch the budget a bit closer to P1M.

[jut703]

Will you be carrying 7 people all the time?

Kasi kung hindi, I would suggest the Kia Carens 2.0 LX A/T. 949k. Dagdagan mo nalang yung budget mo ng 9k, or haggle with your dealer for the discount.

It's a fast and frugal diesel MPV that looks good in and out (except the steel rims, pero mura lang palitan yun in the future). Only downside is that 3rd row occupants won't be as comfortable as they would have been in an Innova. Oh, and malambot suspension ng Carens so it easily bottoms out pag full load.

[aki0125]

Actually pinapaubos nalang yun mga stocks ng carens. Phased out na siya since the newer model will be out next year kaya stop production na sa korea kaya wala na stock sila CAC. Yan dapat first choice namin pero upon learning na wala na stock na high end matic nor the entry level na matic wala na stock. Afaik yun manual entry level nalang may stock pero pahirapan pa makakuha. We opted to get an innova.

[eggman]

Maganda ang Grandis..Matagal nang walang Carens gas variant sa local market...

[jut703]

No love for the Carens CRDi AT? 949k lang ah.

From what I understand, you're only considering gas models because your budget can't fit a diesel AT - but if the price I've seen is correct, then the Carens fits the bill. I'm pretty sure you can extend the budget by 9k more.

[number001]

There is a promo that Toyota has running since Feb 23, 2012. It gives out 50K discount to buyers of 2012 Innova.

[basti08]

There is a promo that Toyota has running since Feb 23, 2012. It gives out 50K discount to buyers of 2012 Innova.

Actually, that's 50K plus additional 10K.

[musang]

No love for the Carens CRDi AT? 949k lang ah.

From what I understand, you're only considering gas models because your budget can't fit a diesel AT - but if the price I've seen is correct, then the Carens fits the bill. I'm pretty sure you can extend the budget by 9k more.

That was our first choice pero wala nang stock. Puro MT na lang.

[Verbl Kint]

No love for the Carens CRDi AT? 949k lang ah.

From what I understand, you're only considering gas models because your budget can't fit a diesel AT - but if the price I've seen is correct, then the Carens fits the bill. I'm pretty sure you can extend the budget by 9k more.

There is, I believe, a 50k discount currently on the Carens. For under 900k, this is a great price for a loaded A/T CRDi with a VGT intercooler:

* 4-wheel discs and ABS
* airbag (driver's side)
* power outlets at the back
* ipod-ready HU with Bluetooth
* 5-year warranty

[IMm29]

That discounted Carens price makes it a good deal. It's still not as spacious as the Innova though, especially down to the 3rd row.

Any updates, musang?