Subaru XV v Mazda CX-5

**April_Ryan** · May 23rd, 2017 08:37 PM

Hi all,

I've narrowed down my choices between the following:

1. Subaru XV 2.0i (base model) P1.348M with 60K cash discount + Crosstex kits worth 60K; or
2. Mazda CX-5 FWD Pro P1.55M with no discount but with Yojin 3.

The things going for the CX-5 and the extra 200K (roughly):

1. It's the latest model, unlike the XV which will be replaced by the 2nd gen XV by the end of the year;
2. Bigger vehicle;
3. Rear camera;
4. Electric (push button) parking brake;
5. i-stop idling system; and
6. Skyactiv

What do you think are the advantages of the XV apart from the price?

1. AWD instead of FWD;
2. Better safety features?

Thoughts?

**dct** · May 23rd, 2017 09:07 PM

Discounted Subaru XV Now Comes with a Free Aero Kit Too! | ************ - Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Features, Car Buyer's Guide and Car Prices.

200k + kits ang discount last march 26. Sayang. Baka pwede nila bigay half nyan. Ask other subaru dealers

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**Egan101** · May 23rd, 2017 09:14 PM

I'd go with the CX5 over the XV.

Why not the Forester 2.0i-L?

**April_Ryan** · May 23rd, 2017 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by dct

Discounted Subaru XV Now Comes with a Free Aero Kit Too! | ************ - Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Features, Car Buyer's Guide and Car Prices.

200k + kits ang discount last march 26. Sayang. Baka pwede nila bigay half nyan. Ask other subaru dealers

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I asked about that. The 200k "discount" is actually associated with in-house financing. So, it's essentially not as good as it sounds. This is still available even now.

Originally Posted by Egan101

I'd go with the CX5 over the XV.

Why not the Forester 2.0i-L?

I'm coming from an earlier gen Forester. Paiba naman

**dct** · May 23rd, 2017 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by April_Ryan

I asked about that. The 200k "discount" is actually associated with in-house financing. So, it's essentially not as good as it sounds. This is still available even now.

I'm coming from an earlier gen Forester. Paiba naman

Wow. False advertising ah

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**dr. d** · May 23rd, 2017 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by dct

Wow. False advertising ah

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hindi naman.
it's just, "...conditions apply... see your dealer now!"

**Walter** · May 24th, 2017 02:43 PM

Get the Mazda CX-5 ... if you buy the Subaru XV ... in a few months time, it will be an old model ...

**April_Ryan** · May 27th, 2017 04:02 PM

Is the AWD of the Subaru a big advantage over the FWD of the CX-5? (there's an AWD CX-5, but not the model within my budget)

**[archie]** · May 27th, 2017 04:29 PM

2 things i like about awd

Feels more planted to the road at high speeds and getting out of sticky situations. Basically if you live in the metro not that much of an advantage. Maybe on steep ramp while its raining

On the topic of cx5 or xv. Go for what feels right while test driving. Personally i like the cx5 driving and space over the xv.

I just think xv is better choice vs hrv cx3. But againts cx5 its not even close.