Subaru Forester 2.0 or Sta Fe 2.2 Diesel?

**nitrogen** · February 27th, 2011 12:15 AM

Agree the engine of the Sta Fe is really good. Powerful & economical. It's what's going for it the most.
It's also comfortable at the back if you're a passenger.
The reverse camera is nice. But the sound system is a letdown. Integration with iPhone and Bluetooth pairing are not seamless - it's small things like this that makes it fall short of being a premium car despite all the added features. It's still good value though. The car itself is what you'd expect from cars of similar class, perhaps a bigger version of the CRV (but because of track record I feel the CRV is better built? - can't validate Sta Fe yet but it's got a 5-year warranty).
It's definitely a more practical choice than the Subaru 2.0 esp. with diesel P8/li cheaper than gasoline nowadays.
Just my initial impressions.

**imperialv** · February 27th, 2011 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by nitrogen

Agree the engine of the Sta Fe is really good. Powerful & economical. It's what's going for it the most.
It's also comfortable at the back if you're a passenger.
The reverse camera is nice. But the sound system is a letdown. Integration with iPhone and Bluetooth pairing are not seamless - it's small things like this that makes it fall short of being a premium car despite all the added features. It's still good value though. The car itself is what you'd expect from cars of similar class, perhaps a bigger version of the CRV (but because of track record I feel the CRV is better built? - can't validate Sta Fe yet but it's got a 5-year warranty).
It's definitely a more practical choice than the Subaru 2.0 esp. with diesel P8/li cheaper than gasoline nowadays.
Just my initial impressions.

Look at the bright side, yung sound system madaling remedyuhan... Nagtataka nga ako, bakit ang mahal ng kotse laging sablay ang sound system...

**myk384** · February 27th, 2011 09:37 AM

Hyundai Santa Fe, the two extra seats may be needed for emergencies

**Starex_Gold** · February 27th, 2011 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by imperialv

Look at the bright side, yung sound system madaling remedyuhan... Nagtataka nga ako, bakit ang mahal ng kotse laging sablay ang sound system...

Taiwan made kasi yung nilalagay na HU ng HARI sa Santa Fe eh. Dito na sa Pilipinas nilalagay.

Kaya medyo sablay ang quality. Maganda naman yung speakers kung maganda ang source ng sound eh.

**eljo3025** · February 27th, 2011 11:34 PM

Hyundai Sta Fe, seats 7, R-eVGT CRDi, cheaper maintenance, Hyundai has more dealerships, Hyundai is number 3 in the Philippines. Sta Fe is 6-speed A/T while Forester is 4-speed A/T. SF has 194hp 436Nm Torque, while Forester has 150-hp 196Nm.

Subaru Forester 2.0 looks bare. Black door handles? The 2nd row is also very masikip.

**Gerbo** · February 27th, 2011 11:54 PM

Update ko lang.

The couple went to Cebu to take a first-hand look at the Forester. They also drop by at the Mazda dealership to take a peek at the CX-7. Guess what, naliliitan.

They now want a mid-size SUV. And are currently considering the Toyota Fortuner. What a twist! or a letdown.

**glenn_duke** · February 28th, 2011 12:05 AM

Originally Posted by Gerbo

Update ko lang.

The couple went to Cebu to take a first-hand look at the Forester. They also drop by at the Mazda dealership to take a peek at the CX-7. Guess what, naliliitan.

They now want a mid-size SUV. And are currently considering the Toyota Fortuner. What a twist! or a letdown.

Its a twist not a let down. Its their money, its their ride.
What suit them best is for them to decide.
I wont be surprise if they end up with a full size SUV.

**GTi** · February 28th, 2011 12:50 AM

Pati ba sa SF naliliitan? Siguro maliliitan pa sila lalo sa Fort! Ang sikip nun eh. Tamang tama lang ang 3 average build adults sa 2nd row and with very limited headroom and legroom pa.

**eljo3025** · February 28th, 2011 04:44 AM

Yep the 2nd row of the facelifted Fortuner is quite tight because the aircon robs away some of the headroom. And dahil based sa Hilux Pickup ang Fortuner parang 2nd row of a Pickup din ang space sa 2nd row. But the third row is very spacious for 2 adults may sarili pang air con vents.