Which SUV to buy with a 1.2-1.3M budget

**Starex_Gold** · June 6th, 2011 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by digitalron

*TS: I think your mom hasn't been keeping up with the various awards Hyundai has been garnering worldwide the past couple of years, hehe!

At any rate, the Tucson is a very capable vehicle, both the gasoline Theta II and diesel R-eVGT variants. For 1.338 M, you can get the 2.0 GL R-eVGT. It doesn't have a lot of toys, but it is 4x4 and has the very esteemed and powerful Hyundai CRDi engine.For 1.158 M, you could get the 2.0 GLS Theta II gasoline version which comes with quite a few toys. Between the two, you'll probably enjoy the R-eVGT which will allow you to go vroom-vroom. The gas variant is no pushover though, as I had the chance to whip it up to 170 kph 9with more to spare), though those R-eVGT variants can easily pull 200 kph (ask our resident Tucson guru, Starex_Gold). The R-eVGT also have great FC numbers, while the gas variants can be a little thirsty.

Actually I had a chance to floor the pedal of my Tucson. Dun sa University Avenue going to Commonwealth Avenue

I was surprised with the power. It was really damn fast! Hindi ko napansin 130KPH na agad ang speed ko. Hahaha

**ghosthunter** · June 6th, 2011 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by choypaul

thanks sir! actually my bro wants the ASX and mom wants the Xtrail. so sila nagtatalo. nung nakita ko yung ASX parang masyadong mababa compare sa Xtrail.. pero hinde ko pa nakita loob since walang display unit and test drive unit yung mitsubushi qave.

If you are in the area, try visiting Diamond Motors at E.Rod near Libis. They have one unit on display there.

BTW, the clearance under the ASX is good for a CUV. Comparable to the CRV. If you are not planning to go offroading, any CUV will do.

**ghosthunter** · June 6th, 2011 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by sachiel

Yup mas maliit talaga ASX. Same size ng ASX ang Nissan Juke so if you're taller than 5'8", you will have problems at the rear seats. If you plan to drive the car most of the time, ASX is ok. But if your family will ride as well, go for the Xtrail.

ASX is about the same ata with the TUCSON.

**Starex_Gold** · June 6th, 2011 06:39 PM

Yung bro in law ko na 6'2" kasya parin sa rear seat ng Tucson kahit sagarin mo yung front seats backward.

**tidus1203** · June 6th, 2011 06:41 PM

Ngayon ang favorite ko sa price range na ito is the Kia Sportage. Exterior wise nagagandahan ako... Ewan na lang in terms of driving dynamics and that stuff since never driven one...

**digitalron** · June 6th, 2011 06:54 PM

Some quick comparo:

X-Trail 2.5L CVT 4x2
LxWxH -- 4510mm x 1765mm x 1675mm
Clearance -- 200mm
Output -- 180ps/6,000 rpm, 25 kgm/4,000 rpm
Curb weight -- 1480 kg

ASX 2.0 GLS 4x2 CVT
LxWxH -- 4295mm x 1770mm x 1625mm
Clearance -- 195 mm
Output -- 150ps/6,000 rpm, 20.1 kgm/4,200 rpm
Curb weight -- 1375 kg

Tucson 2.0 GL R-eVGT 4x4
LxWxH -- 4410mm x 1820mm x 1685mm
Clearance -- 170 mm
Output -- 177ps/4,000 rpn, 40 kgm/1800-2500 rpm
Curb weight -- 1611 kg

**Ry_Tower** · June 6th, 2011 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by digitalron

Some quick comparo:

X-Trail 2.5L CVT 4x2
LxWxH -- 4510mm x 1765mm x 1675mm
Clearance -- 200mm
Output -- 180ps/6,000 rpm, 25 kgm/4,000 rpm
Curb weight -- 1480 kg

ASX 2.0 GLS 4x2 CVT
LxWxH -- 4295mm x 1770mm x 1625mm
Clearance -- 195 mm
Output -- 150ps/6,000 rpm, 20.1 kgm/4,200 rpm
Curb weight -- 1375 kg

Tucson 2.0 GL R-eVGT 4x4
LxWxH -- 4410mm x 1820mm x 1685mm
Clearance -- 170 mm
Output -- 177ps/4,000 rpn, 40 kgm/1800-2500 rpm
Curb weight -- 1611 kg

Mahal na yang 4x4 Tucson ng kunti sa budget mo. Pero sulit yan.