Upgraded CX5 vs Rav4 vs Xtrail vs Forester

**bibimbap** · May 21st, 2015 04:13 AM

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** · May 21st, 2015 04:27 AM

whats the current vehicle?

budget range?

**sientobente** · May 21st, 2015 04:33 AM

which variant are you looking at?

**bibimbap** · May 21st, 2015 05:22 AM

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** · May 21st, 2015 05:49 AM

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

**Juan Martinez** · May 21st, 2015 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by 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

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

**StockEngine** · May 21st, 2015 05:50 AM

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** · May 21st, 2015 08:57 AM

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** · May 21st, 2015 09:41 AM

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** · May 21st, 2015 09:53 AM

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).