Upgraded CX5 vs Rav4 vs Xtrail vs Forester

[bibimbap]

Hi,

Just wanted to get everyone's opinion on this.. We are in the market for a new cuv but could not decide on which unit to get. If possible, i would like to ask for your help in listing down the pros and cons for each. A few months ago mas gusto namin un xtrail kya lng when the facelifted cx5 was released mas nagle-lean na kami with cx5. Pero to be honest di pa rin namin nkita un forester.

Basically we are looking for the unit na pinaka bang for the buck kya pwede combination ng price, technology, comfort etc.

Thanks in advance.

[StockEngine]

whats the current vehicle?

budget range?

[sientobente]

which variant are you looking at?

[bibimbap]

Hehe sorry di ko nabigay un ibang info earlier...

I don't have my own vehicle yet so this would be my first. Budget is around 1.5M pero un na ung medyo top ng range for the budget

Variants i'm looking at:
Facelifted CX5 FWD priced at 1.495
Xtrail 4x2 priced at 1.375
Forester 2.0i priced at 1.398
Rav4 Gas 2.5 priced at 1.367

[sientobente]

Dun sa isang thread, the Forester 2.0i is at P1.25M. A real bargain, unahan nalang kayo dun sa unit ;)

[StockEngine]

for that budget I would go olx for the 2nd hand 2013 rav4. 3 units available. all 3 are under 20k odometer, engine and transmission are 95% probably ok. abit over priced but you can haggle if you will pay cash. steam wash detail should clean those cars to like new.

[Egan101]

If space is a key consideration, the new X-Trail is bigger than the rest of the competition. It even comes standard with 3rd row seats (though limited to small people). It is as big as the current Santa Fe.

Though if I have to choose, I'd go with the Forester.

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If space is a key consideration, the new X-Trail is bigger than the rest of the competition. It even comes standard with 3rd row seats (though limited to small people). It is as big as the current Santa Fe.

Though if I have to choose, I'd go with the Forester.

[Walter]

I'd avoid 2nd hand considering some are flooded units. Even if you have them checked thoroughly there's still a risk. One reason some cars have low mileage is because it takes a few months to "restore" a flooded vehicle good enough to sell.

[Egan101]

Not sure if Kia still sells the 5-seater FWD variant of the Sorento CRDI but it sits right around the prices of the options listed above. A bigger body compared to other CUV, a potent CRDi engine, lots of cargo space, and a bit more frugal on fuel (diesel) but the interior is a bit bare compared to its Korean brother (Santa Fe).

[yebo]

I'd avoid 2nd hand considering some are flooded units. Even if you have them checked thoroughly there's still a risk. One reason some cars have low mileage is because it takes a few months to "restore" a flooded vehicle good enough to sell.

another reason why the mileage is low is because they probably replaced the instrument panel. most instrument panels don't work anymore after being flooded. so most probably that 20k mileage is 20k from the time they replaced the panel.

[yebo]

Not sure if Kia still sells the 5-seater FWD variant of the Sorento CRDI but it sits right around the prices of the options listed above. A bigger body compared to other CUV, a potent CRDi engine, lots of cargo space, and a bit more frugal on fuel (diesel) but the interior is a bit bare compared to its Korean brother (Santa Fe).

yup, join the club of happy sorento owners. same 2.2 rvgt engine as the santa fe but at a lower price, same space, and no f*#*%! HARI dealerships to deal with. price is 1.395M, and for sure may discount pa yan. pa-add ka na lang ng fog lights, roof rack and spoiler sa labas. baka nga ma-haggle mo pang free yung spoiler. mura lang PMS ng kia.

[StockEngine]

I'd avoid 2nd hand considering some are flooded units. Even if you have them checked thoroughly there's still a risk. One reason some cars have low mileage is because it takes a few months to "restore" a flooded vehicle good enough to sell.

any toyota car under 2 years with warranty and insurance, will most likely have a service history with toyota.

[Juan Martinez]

Hehe sorry di ko nabigay un ibang info earlier...

I don't have my own vehicle yet so this would be my first. Budget is around 1.5M pero un na ung medyo top ng range for the budget

Variants i'm looking at:
Facelifted CX5 FWD priced at 1.495
Xtrail 4x2 priced at 1.375
Forester 2.0i priced at 1.398
Rav4 Gas 2.5 priced at 1.367

TS, though you already set your eyes on a CUV, check out also the all-new Ford Everest. The following variants may suit your budget of 1.5M:
a) 2.2L 4X2 Ambiente AT- 1,399,000
b) 2.2L 4X2 Trend AT- 1,539,000

[bibimbap]

Thanks sa lahat ng nagreply. Titingnan namin un forester and sorento this weekend. Un everest medyo malabo kasi gagamitin din ng wife ko un vehicle eh medyo nahihirapan sya sa handling ng suv hehe but the new everest looks promising ☺

[sachiel]

Thanks sa lahat ng nagreply. Titingnan namin un forester and sorento this weekend. Un everest medyo malabo kasi gagamitin din ng wife ko un vehicle eh medyo nahihirapan sya sa handling ng suv hehe but the new everest looks promising ☺

Rav4, Forester and Xtrail are my recommendations due to their spacious cabin and comfort seats. But if handling is your top priority, CX5 is the best choice. Sorento is almost the same size as Everest so bring your wife in case the size is too big for her to drive.

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Thanks sa lahat ng nagreply. Titingnan namin un forester and sorento this weekend. Un everest medyo malabo kasi gagamitin din ng wife ko un vehicle eh medyo nahihirapan sya sa handling ng suv hehe but the new everest looks promising ☺

Rav4, Forester and Xtrail are my recommendations due to their spacious cabin and comfort seats. But if handling is your top priority, CX5 is the best choice. Sorento is almost the same size as Everest so bring your wife in case the size is too big for her to drive.

[Egan101]

Rav4, Forester and Xtrail are my recommendations due to their spacious cabin and comfort seats. But if handling is your top priority, CX5 is the best choice. Sorento is almost the same size as Everest so bring your wife in case the size is too big for her to drive.

With regards to the Sorento, it is about the same size as the Santa Fe and, both seem to be shorter and lower than the rest of the ladder-framed midsize SUVs (Fort, MS, Eve, TB, MUX). Our 2010 Sorento (same chassis as current) is only a tad bigger than the 2nd gen CRV. The new X-Trail is about the same in dimensions as the Sorento and Santa Fe.

[ACarEnthusiast]

Nice choices. But wouldnt you consider the Tucson also? Not as much space of your choices but definitely more comfortable to drive by your wife. Huge discounts also since its outgoing. Then there is the Captiva.