Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 vs. Ford Escape XLT

[drich_enriquez]

Good day. Ask ko lang kung ano ok bilhin ang Grand Vitara at Escape? Ang alam ko both vehicles are CBU. Ask ko lang kung ano ang reliability, parts availability at resale value nito? Both vehicles are good looks. And in terms or more ruggedness, who is the winner? Thanks.

[myas110]

yung grand vitara ang CBU from japan, while the escape is locally built.

For me, escape. I have test driven this vehicle before, and it is tough.

[mazingerZ]

the vitara has the ladder frame incorporated to its monocoque body, which gives it true ruggedness. It also is a looker versus the escape. Parts, accessories and reliability is better for the GV - I drive one. The office also has a Ford Escape which I use from time to time, and the interior looks dated IMHO versus the GV. GV it is for me.

[jimnyeatworld]

the Grand vitara is better of the two. kaya lang at the GV's price, mag-CRV na lang ako

[qarban]

Ruggedness and looks? I prefer GV over Escape and even with CRV, The price of fully loaded GV is comparable to a base model CRV (here in Texas). I used to own a 2007 GV Luxury that is why I am biased when it comes to ruggedness, it can cross river and climb mountains. GV is a very reliable SUV that can handle abuse offroad, watch GV videos in Youtube so you would know what I mean.

There was no single issue with the 2007 GV for 2 1/2 years I owned it.

[jimnyeatworld]

gabeh ganun kamura ang GV dyan, baket dito halos kasing mahal ng crv ang gv pero di naman loaded

[foresterx]

i'd also go with the GV on this one, better looks, better features, better over all performance. both are reliable naman, only downside of the GV is the casa service.

[IMm29]

I can probably relate to the casa service part, but that was based on experience gained as a customer years back.

Our first generation Grand Vitara was being serviced by a Suzuki casa run by Pilhino (PTII). Service was lousy, much better at gas stations. Parts were expensive. With Suzuki no longer being run by PTII, I hope service has improved. But are parts that much more available outside, hence possibly cheaper?

My old Expedition was serviced by a Ford casa. Service was so-so, but parts were expensive. I'm not sure if Ford casas have improved their service, but I assume parts are more in abundance (and cheaper?) since the Escape's been around for a while?

Overall, for the vehicle consideration, it would be the Grand Vitara. For the casa and parts consideration, gotta do some research. This consideration might come out in favor of the Escape, however, since it's been around longer.

[GTi]

Grand Vitara for me. Its more powerful and more capable off road, though I think the Escape has good offroading capability as well since Ford proved it by running it through an off road course made for the Ranger. But then again, the Grand Vitara looks a lot better and is also the only one in its class to be primarily rear wheel driven. Though I would have liked a six speed transmission and AWD added to the 2.4 variant, and maybe perhaps a diesel engine?

[IMm29]

To stray a bit from the TS's original points for consideration, how's the ride on both? The old GV had a very truck like and choppy ride. What about the new one vs the Escape?

[qarban]

The '07 GV that I had is as stiffed and bumpy as an '07 CX7 Sport that I test drove. A friend of mine who drove my '07 GV said that his '07 Mazda tribute (which has same flatform with the escape, tama po ba?) was stiffer than the '07 GV. I heard '09-'10 GV is more improved in ride quality and noise insulation.

Not too long ago I read from a forum that the next all new generation GV which is due by 2013 will no longer be truck based, which means it will no longer be a real SUV but a crossover based on kisazhi flatform

[IMm29]

Hmmm... AFAIK, the Mazda tribute shares its platform with the Ford Escape. The GV shares its own with a Chevrolet Tracker.

[qarban]

That is with the previous version of GV, and they are actually almost look-alike. Suzuki is no longer affiliated with GM that is why the current GV has no more rebadged Trakker or vise-versa.

Suzuki is now partnered with VW that is why so many GV owners was hoping that the next model will be based on Toureg platform but it was recently annouced that the next generation will share its platform with the kisazhi.

[drich_enriquez]

That is with the previous version of GV, and they are actually almost look-alike. Suzuki is no longer affiliated with GM that is why the current GV has no more rebadged Trakker or vise-versa.

Suzuki is now partnered with VW that is why so many GV owners was hoping that the next model will be based on Toureg platform but it was recently annouced that the next generation will share its platform with the kisazhi.

Bro correct me if I'm wrong, ang VW ay nag partner sa Suzuki dahil bagsak ang sales or ang Suzuki? Nabasa ko na sa dyaryo na nag partner sila, nakalimutan ko na. Ano ulit ang istorya non?

[qarban]

Parehas yata Sir pero only in certain part of the world lang, ang Suzuki bagsak sa North America pero malakas ang sales sa Australia and some part of Europe based on Suzuki forums at ewan ko lang sa Asia. Basta ang natatandaan ko ang VW gusto daw mag-dominate sa market