Subaru XV Base or Honda HR-V E ?

**snail** · June 9th, 2015 12:05 PM

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** · June 9th, 2015 12:18 PM

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** · June 9th, 2015 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · June 9th, 2015 12:45 PM

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

**Egan101** · June 9th, 2015 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by snail

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** · June 9th, 2015 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

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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Originally Posted by Egan101

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** · June 9th, 2015 05:20 PM

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.

**Calistro** · June 9th, 2015 12:52 PM

How about the ix20?

**Challenger75** · June 9th, 2015 01:45 PM

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.

**snail** · June 9th, 2015 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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