Subaru XV Base or Honda HR-V E ?

[snail]

Hello everybody,

I will have to decide within the next couple of weeks so I would really appreciate input from people who might be in the same predicament as I am. This is the way I see it:

Pros:

XV -

AWD
Side airbags

Cons:

My mom already owns one
Not much toys inside
Smaller cargo area

HR-V

Pros:

Touch screen HU w/ reverse camera
Generally, more toys inside
Bigger cargo area

Cons:

FWD only
No side airbags
Ugly wheels

By the way, it will be 99% driven by my wife to ferry our son to and from school, malls, etc.

Thanks tsikot.com

[Egan101]

If it's primarily going to be used for shuttling kids to school, I guess a sub-compact or compact car will be more practical, not to mention cheaper. The HRV is built on the platform of the Jazz with a raised suspension and powered by the Civic's engine. It's priced way higher than it should be. If you want the extra luggage space for about the same price as the HRV, an Innova will be a good option or with discounts, you can get an MU-X or Montero Sport.

[snail]

If it's primarily going to be used for shuttling kids to school, I guess a sub-compact or compact car will be more practical, not to mention cheaper. The HRV is built on the platform of the Jazz with a raised suspension and powered by the Civic's engine. It's priced way higher than it should be. If you want the extra luggage space for about the same price as the HRV, an Innova will be a good option or with discounts, you can get an MU-X or Montero Sport.

Thanks for the suggestions sir.

However, she currently drives a hatchback and we've decided to get her something bigger and with a higher ground clearance for that additional peace of mind specially during the rainy season.

As for the Innova, I don't like how it looks (let's leave it at that so we don't offend any owner who might be reading this )

We've already ruled out bigger SUVs like the models you mentioned models since she finds them too big and cumbersome to drive daily.

[fireice2]

Throw in the Mistu ASX in the mix. Same class as the XV.

[Calistro]

How about the ix20?

[Challenger75]

XV has the mechanical edge, bigger engine, side airbags, AWD, and legit 220mm ground clearance. I've seen a few in Australia drive around in muddy terrain and it's pretty impressive considering it's really just an Impreza on stilts.

As for the HR-V, it's mostly just toys, don't like having too many of those in a vehicle. More things that break down in the long run. It's way overpriced for the amount of car you get.

[Egan101]

Thanks for the suggestions sir.

However, she currently drives a hatchback and we've decided to get her something bigger and with a higher ground clearance for that additional peace of mind specially during the rainy season.

As for the Innova, I don't like how it looks (let's leave it at that so we don't offend any owner who might be reading this )

We've already ruled out bigger SUVs like the models you mentioned models since she finds them too big and cumbersome to drive daily.

Why not the Ecosport? It is like a raised Fiesta thus providing higher ground clearance. If the Ecosport is still small for you, you can choose from the ASX, XV, Sportage, or Tucson as they are priced about the same as the HRV. With a few thousand more, you're now looking at the Forester, CX5, X-Trail, CRV, Escape, or RAV4.

Yes, the Innova lacks styling and fares low in aesthetics but it does make it up much better in its usefulness. Other brands are playing catch-up but Toyota clamped down on the MPV category with the Innova.

[snail]

XV has the mechanical edge, bigger engine, side airbags, AWD, and legit 220mm ground clearance. I've seen a few in Australia drive around in muddy terrain and it's pretty impressive considering it's really just an Impreza on stilts.

As for the HR-V, it's mostly just toys, don't like having too many of those in a vehicle. More things that break down in the long run. It's way overpriced for the amount of car you get.

If we didn't have an XV yet, I think I would be leaning towards it over the HR-V..

[snail]

Why not the Ecosport? It is like a raised Fiesta thus providing higher ground clearance. If the Ecosport is still small for you, you can choose from the ASX, XV, Sportage, or Tucson as they are priced about the same as the HRV. With a few thousand more, you're now looking at the Forester, CX5, X-Trail, CRV, Escape, or RAV4.

Yes, the Innova lacks styling and fares low in aesthetics but it does make it up much better in its usefulness. Other brands are playing catch-up but Toyota clamped down on the MPV category with the Innova.

Ecosport - 3 letters that scared me off: DCT
ASX - Purely subjective, but I don't dig the exterior and interior design. Also, bad experience w/ our Montero a couple of years back.
Sportage - We actually went to a dealer last week to take a look at the CRDi variant, but my wife didn't like it.
Tucson (new gen) - This was actually my first choice but after learning that the price would be what it is, I crossed it off our list.

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Why not the Ecosport? It is like a raised Fiesta thus providing higher ground clearance. If the Ecosport is still small for you, you can choose from the ASX, XV, Sportage, or Tucson as they are priced about the same as the HRV. With a few thousand more, you're now looking at the Forester, CX5, X-Trail, CRV, Escape, or RAV4.

Yes, the Innova lacks styling and fares low in aesthetics but it does make it up much better in its usefulness. Other brands are playing catch-up but Toyota clamped down on the MPV category with the Innova.

Ecosport - 3 letters that scared me off: DCT
ASX - Purely subjective, but I don't dig the exterior and interior design. Also, bad experience w/ our Montero a couple of years back.
Sportage - We actually went to a dealer last week to take a look at the CRDi variant, but my wife didn't like it.
Tucson (new gen) - This was actually my first choice but after learning that the price would be what it is, I crossed it off our list.

[truckesh]

Ecosport - 3 letters that scared me off: DCT
ASX - Purely subjective, but I don't dig the exterior and interior design. Also, bad experience w/ our Montero a couple of years back.
Sportage - We actually went to a dealer last week to take a look at the CRDi variant, but my wife didn't like it.
Tucson (new gen) - This was actually my first choice but after learning that the price would be what it is, I crossed it off our list

Reply below----

Compact crossover SUV is a family car default that's why it's a crowded market.
Name a few Ecosport, Trax, I20, Juke, Renegade, Fiat 500X, Mini Countryman, HRV, ASX & XV & Korean crossover.
Ecosport is tiny.
Never to Cheapo Korean cars.
HRV is fresh & feature-loaded so with the price while ASX & XV are both aging models.
XV---only Porche & Subaru currently manufacturing boxer engine, why?
History revealed trouble in the long run, maybe it has been fix lately?
Honda Cars Philippines will drain your pocket, costly to maintain.
ASX -- Mitsu has axed safety features like ASC, HSA, ATC & even Smart Brake but price is lowered, a new 2016 model is coming.

[sientobente]

My vote will be on the HRV. Not just because of the toys but because of the space. I find the XV's space really tight, specially the cargo area. The advantage too with having a 2WD vs 4WD is fuel economy.

[crosswind]

For me Hr-v kung city driving lang pero ung price niya pwede kana makabili ng 2.0 m/t/a/t na crv 2wd na mas malaki ang cargo space

[jcal68]

I have apprehensions of having a Civic engine in a heavier CUV body. Iyak ang FC nito.

[Egan101]

I have apprehensions of having a Civic engine in a heavier CUV body. Iyak ang FC nito.

At least Honda was good enough to put the R18 engine on it. Just imagine if Honda decided to put the Jazz/City's L15 engine on it, it will surely be a much boring drive and FC will be really bad.

For the price of the EL CVT model (1.34M), the Nissan X-Trail 2WD (1.375M) or the Subaru Forester (1.398M) or the Honda CRV 2.0V (1.368M) will be a better proposition.

[StockEngine]

At least Honda was good enough to put the R18 engine on it. Just imagine if Honda decided to put the Jazz/City's L15 engine on it, it will surely be a much boring drive and FC will be really bad.

For the price of the EL CVT model (1.34M), the Nissan X-Trail 2WD (1.375M) or the Subaru Forester (1.398M) or the Honda CRV 2.0V (1.368M) will be a better proposition.

I would rather get the cx5 maxx 2.0 6at *1.34 with 3yr free maintenance

[mda]

I have apprehensions of having a Civic engine in a heavier CUV body. Iyak ang FC nito.

The HR-V seems to be surprisingly light -- is just 32KG heavier than the Civic 1.8E, and 4KG heavier than the Altis 1.6V and 1.6G CVT...

[glntVR]

I have apprehensions of having a Civic engine in a heavier CUV body. Iyak ang FC nito.

Weight is about the same. Civic 1.8 1,228 kg. vs. 1,256 for the HR-V
HR-V has a CVT vs. the Civic's 5AT. I think FC should be the same or baka better pa nga HR-V

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I have apprehensions of having a Civic engine in a heavier CUV body. Iyak ang FC nito.

Weight is about the same. Civic 1.8 1,228 kg. vs. 1,256 for the HR-V
HR-V has a CVT vs. the Civic's 5AT. I think FC should be the same or baka better pa nga HR-V

[Egan101]

I would rather get the cx5 maxx 2.0 6at *1.34 with 3yr free maintenance

Is that the new price of the CX-5? Or is it the price with the discount already?

[StockEngine]

Is that the new price of the CX-5? Or is it the price with the discount already?

Its the older model. Olx price from some mazda agent. Its a good value compared to the over priced hrv.

OT hehehe

[Louie Anson Ng]

Its the older model. Olx price from some mazda agent. Its a good value compared to the over priced hrv.

OT hehehe

Things removed from the MAXX variant:
Foglamps, ALH headlamps, LED taillights, and the back-up cam, cruise control, Mazda Connect

Inside, you get fabric seats, electronic parking brake, 3.5-inch monitor with cd/mp3/usb/aux, 4 speakers, 60/40 split rear seats. But you still get i-Stop, TCS, TPMS, and of course the 2.0L SkyActiv-G with 6-speed A/T.

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Its the older model. Olx price from some mazda agent. Its a good value compared to the over priced hrv.

OT hehehe

Things removed from the MAXX variant:
Foglamps, ALH headlamps, LED taillights, and the back-up cam, cruise control, Mazda Connect

Inside, you get fabric seats, electronic parking brake, 3.5-inch monitor with cd/mp3/usb/aux, 4 speakers, 60/40 split rear seats. But you still get i-Stop, TCS, TPMS, and of course the 2.0L SkyActiv-G with 6-speed A/T.