Vios G/S -or- Altis G -or- Avanza G

[renzo_d10]

Not sure about the Tucson's ride quality, it might be comparable to the Santa Fe's , not sure though. And btw, you sure about the tucson? 2010 is a little bit near, better yet wait for the iX, it might be out sometime next year.

Among the three you're right, altis has the best ride quality. Even the previous altises has great ride quality ( I think toyota wants to retain this ) .

Avanza G has also great spacing capacities. Sir meledson carried 9 people into his avanza if i`m not mistaken. It was posted somewhere here in tsikot before.

Anyways, aren't you afraid of submerged units ?

[KERSMcRae]

Among the three you're right, altis has the best ride quality. Even the previous altises has great ride quality ( I think toyota wants to retain this ) .

Avanza G has also great spacing capacities. Sir meledson carried 9 people into his avanza if i`m not mistaken. It was posted somewhere here in tsikot before.

Anyways, aren't you afraid of submerged units ?

AND
if constrained (or spoiled) with too much comfort for a very long time, no doubt Altis is the top pick.

If not, Avanza is my choice (more practical use). As mentioned, it can carry more, has larger interior space once the third row seat is folded down...and higher ground clearance to tackle our normally flooded streets.

[renzo_d10]

^^ But as far as I remember, he will just be alone driving most of the time but as per him, sometimes add'tl 2 passengers will board the car.

So total it up is 3pax only. The altis would be the best pick among the three. I don't know why did he include avanza in his list.

LeOxe :: Are there any addt'l passengers that might ride onto your car someday ?

[LeOxe]

btw, you sure about the tucson? 2010 is a little bit near, better yet wait for the iX, it might be out sometime next year.

-> the Tucson IX may be too expensive

Anyways, aren't you afraid of submerged units ?

-> NO for the Tucson because they're yet to be delivered from Korea. As of now, they have no stock for the 2009 Tucson according to a Hyundai SA.
-> YES to the other models out there.

LeOxe :: Are there any addt'l passengers that might ride onto your car someday ?

-> no additional passengers in the near future.
-> we just love the Avanza's high ground clearance & practicality space-wise.

[renzo_d10]

-> the Tucson IX may be too expensive

Surely it will be. Rough estimate would be 1.1 to 1.2 million.

-> NO for the Tucson because they're yet to be delivered from Korea. As of now, they have no stock for the 2009 Tucson according to a Hyundai SA.
-> YES to the other models out there.

Oh. Well, just make sure to pick the right dealer....meaning, dealer at higher places.

-> no additional passengers in the near future.
-> we just love the Avanza's high ground clearance & practicality space-wise.

The vios' ground clearance is 150mm

The avanza's ground clearance is 200mm

Not sure about the altis.

Oh by the way, wont you consider the mazda 3?

[LeOxe]

AFAIK, the ground clearance for the Altis is 155mm & the Tucson about 195mm.
the mazda 3 is priced just right but quite a gas guzzler so a big NO NO.

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[renzo_d10]

So avanza has the highest ground clearance among the three. Get the tucson, it doesn't get so much difference anyway.

[LeOxe]

yes. the 5mm difference is not that big of a deal. plus the tucson is already a compact SUV.

[renzo_d10]

Well for practicality's sake, if you're going to get the avanza ( just IF. ) get the dark grey one. Very Rare. ;)

[LeOxe]

i will definitely get the dark gray one "IF" we will be getting the Avanza.

From Autofocus tally:

COMPACT SUV
BRAND MODEL Total Votes
1st Hyundai Tucson 5717
2nd Honda CRV 4423
3rd Mitsubishi Outlander 2518