Subaru XV v Mazda CX-5

**Walter** · May 28th, 2017 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by April_Ryan

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)

In the city and in our climate, there's little or no use for AWD ...

**April_Ryan** · May 28th, 2017 05:55 PM

Appreciate the inputs, maraming salamat.

Now leaning towards the CX-5. Just need to save up since medyo outside my original budget.

**Walter** · May 29th, 2017 07:28 PM

Save up ... by the time you're ready to buy, there will be discounts already ...

**autorescue04** · June 10th, 2017 04:39 AM

Hi Sir,

I really can't decide between the Mazda CX3 Sport vs Subaru XV i. I will buy any of the 2 car to replace/upgrade my current ride (ecosport). Im humbly asking for your expert advice for me to make the right choice. Thanks.

**Egan101** · June 10th, 2017 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by autorescue04

Hi Sir,

I really can't decide between the Mazda CX3 Sport vs Subaru XV i. I will buy any of the 2 car to replace/upgrade my current ride (ecosport). Im humbly asking for your expert advice for me to make the right choice. Thanks.

The CX3 is not much bigger than the Ecosport. It is also a bit expensive for its size. If you are comparing the base trims, I would go with the XV. If you're looking at the top of the line models, I would rather spend that budget with A CX5 or Forester instead.

**Walter** · June 10th, 2017 04:40 PM

Wait for the 2017 Subaru XV ...

**therightone** · June 22nd, 2017 10:07 AM

Very very early research here... planning to get either an XV, Forester (2.0 Prem) or CX-5 (2.5AWD) sometime next year. Will be used mainly for 2 pax lang with bigger consideration on comfort for longer drive.

I already checked out the CX-5 and I like it a lot based on the interiors and overall styling, and seems like yojin3 is a good deal. Pero haven't test driven it.

Both XV and Forester, hindi ko pa nacheck up close... it seems like maganda sana ang Forester 2.5XT but if no huge discounts masyado na siyang mahal for me.

All reviews I've seen/watched on youtube seems to put both Forester and CX-5 high up on the list, with a slight advantage on the Forester for space and offroading and to the CX-5 for styling, creature comforts and use of materials.

The only reason I added XV is because it's cheaper than forester, if it offers more of the same features then pwede na rin. Will have to check.

It's totally possible I'll end up with a totally different vehicle next year though haha as you can see... I'm far from decided

P.S. I'm a comeback tsikoteer... d ko na maalala ang handle ko before, but I used to be active here until around 2011, used to drive Ford Ranger and Everest.

**Egan101** · June 22nd, 2017 10:18 AM

*therightone - if you're considering the CX5 2.5L AWD, you might as well consider the Forester XT. Subaru usually offers an 80k discount thus bringing the price of the Forester XT almost same as the CX5 2.5L AWD.

**jut703** · June 22nd, 2017 10:34 AM

The Forester XT and CX5 2.5 cost roughly the same. Hands down XT - the power and space are amazing. It's also a true AWD that can handle difficult terrain.

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**rudy_corolla** · June 22nd, 2017 12:16 PM

I drive a CX-5 2.0 base model and satisfied naman ako overall, specially yung sa likod kapag nag-go-grocery maluwag talaga ang space. And of course yojin3 naka 1.5 years na akong walang bayad sa maintenance. Confirmed na maganda ang handling, kahit winding yung road di ako nagme-menor ng todo, parang sedan lang.
Yung VX ng officemate ko parang masikip sa loob at maliit lang trunk space pareho ng mitsu asx.