Zuk Grand Vitara vs. 07 Hoda CR-V

**rccr** · May 5th, 2007 09:59 PM

Sorry to make another thread comparing the Honda CR-V

parang it's always the measuring stick when it comes to mini-SUVs..but this is what this forum is all about anyway, comparing cars....
I just need help with the experts here. I'm choosing between the two cars and this is my first time to buy a bigger car because I'm always getting sedans..
Which do you think is better between the two? Can you give me some pros and cons? thanks for your help experts!

**OTEP** · May 5th, 2007 11:01 PM

The CR-V is better if you will be using the vehicle like a car. The Zuk is more rugged and can be less efficient in terms of space, fuel consumption, etc.

But I like the Zuk better because it's got some personality to it. The CR-V is dull to the bones for me.

**redorange** · May 5th, 2007 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by OTEP

The CR-V is better if you will be using the vehicle like a car. The Zuk is more rugged and can be less efficient in terms of space, fuel consumption, etc.

But I like the Zuk better because it's got some personality to it. The CR-V is dull to the bones for me.

+1

The CRV is a car pretending to be an SUV, the Suzuki is a true 4x4 with a low range. I'll take the true 4x4 anytime over an elevated station wagon.

**Si 06** · May 5th, 2007 11:53 PM

I'd always buy an SUV with a chassis not a unibodied 4x4.

**OTEP** · May 5th, 2007 11:56 PM

Both the Zuk and Honda are unibodies. However, only the Zuk has a built-in frame rail in its unibody. It's a good compromise between unibody and body on frame, but it can be less space efficient than a conventional monocoque unibody.

**3ple4** · May 6th, 2007 12:16 AM

I switched from 1st gen CRV to the new Grand Vitara. So far the only thing I don't like is the ride of the GV, mas gusto ko pa rin ride ng CRV kasi car-like ride. But I have no major complaints on the GV, I love it!!! :D

**rccr** · May 6th, 2007 05:56 PM

thanks with your comments experts..yah I think I'm leaning towards the Zuk. I hope it's really a reliable mini-suv. and yeah it really has a lot of character. I think the only problem now is the Zuk's fuel consumption

**the josh** · May 6th, 2007 06:06 PM

Grand Vit for me as well

**3ple4** · May 7th, 2007 09:49 AM

I've no problem with my GV's (2.0L, A/T) consumption, around 7.5 km/liter light traffic and 6.5 km/liter heavy traffic, all city driving. Haven't had the chance to take my baby for a long drive. The consumption the same with my 1st gen CRV.

Maybe you should consider getting a M/T para mas tipid sa gas. In the GV forum, may nakaka-8-9 km/liter