Isuzu Alterra

[want-alterra]

hindi pala yung MU7 sa Thailand ang bagong urban cruiser ngayon ng Alterra

[Benzmizer]

Hindi pala yung MU7 sa Thailand ang bagong urban cruiser ngayon ng Alterra

Actually IT IS. MU-7 is what ISUZU Thailand call theirs while ISUZU Philippines call it Alterra here. Thailand (thou) has a higher variant that sports the "Super Commonrail" wherein the Intercooler is located on top of the engine (which explains why the hood has a hood scoop)

[want-alterra]

Thanks, we will be looking into this, as per dealer in Davao, it's 1 month waiting for starry black colour as they only have the gray in showroom . . .

[Benzmizer]

Thanks, we will be looking into this, as per dealer in Davao, it's 1 month waiting for starry black colour as they only have the gray in showroom . . .

4x2 MT?

[want-alterra]

4x2 MT?

di ba sya good choice? i dont think kasi we need to have 4x4 . . .

[Benzmizer]

di ba sya good choice? i dont think kasi we need to have 4x4 . . .

Practically speaking, no need to get a 4x4 when you don't need it. Added weight sa sasakyan yun and cost. Other than the drivetrain, basically the same. And black is available in both the 4x2 and 4x4. (4x4 only available in AT variant)

[PATSYS50]

Added weight sa sasakyan yun

By how much weight is added?

I bought a 4x4 with the thinking that if I do not switch the 4wd mode, there will absolutely be no difference with a 4x2 unit.

So that is probably why my fuel consumption is so far off than the one that DOE published.

[Benzmizer]

By how much weight is added?

I bought a 4x4 with the thinking that if I do not switch the 4wd mode, there will absolutely be no difference with a 4x2 unit.

So that is probably why my fuel consumption is so far off than the one that DOE published.

That's right. the 4x4 powertrain is added weight. I tried checking the online brochure of ISUZU's Alterra but unfortunately, it does not state the 4x4 GVW.

[t3kk3n]

*benz

i sent you a PM, hopefully your big guns can be loaded again

Thanks

[t3kk3n]

guys,

sa mga owner ng alterra, nag palit na ba kayo ng SCV? we own an 2k5 alterra 4x2 automatic, the scv was first change was jan 27, 2009 - 32724 km, 2nd replacement was feb 15, 2010 - 45000 km, 3rd was recently jan 13, 2011 at 59470km. Medyo nakapagtataka, taon taon pinapalitan ang SCV namin after the warranty of the whole unit expired. Sina ng S.A sa amin na kaya pinapalitan ang SCV namin kasi madumi and Diesel Fuel na nilalagay, eh the big 3 lang ginagamit namin every since, and we already remove one of those 3 oil/gas company from the list. Nghihingi ako ng written diagnostic and the actual statement they mention regardin diesel quality of that particular gas/oil station ayaw naman nila mag bigay.... i already sent a formal email complaint sa isuzuphil, im still waiting for their reply. This is actually my 2nd complaint, 1st was never answered as according the customer service, they did not receive my email query. It was sent and logged using their contact us link posted on their corporate website. Well anyways, i talked directly to the customer service and ask directly the email address of the concerned group.

Again, hopefully isuzu will rectify this issue and hopefully give us full explanation and possible refunds of their defective part that was installed on our unit (twice). this is already my 2nd major complain with the alterra that we have, 1st was the engine immobilizer killing the engine while running at 100kph or sometimes the check engine appears while at 100kph at skyway that will make the car drop speed instantly to 20kph and only resolution was to reset the immobilizer.. tsktsktsk..

[Uncle Nick]

Greetings to everyone!

I have just joined.

From the previous posts that I have read, there are some "old" friends here (from the now seemingly defunct Club Isuzu) whom I hope to link up with again.

I have a 2011 Alterra 4x4 Urban Cruiser in Silky Pearl White....and I am grinning from ear to ear!

Ciao!

Uncle Nick.

[Sleepcare]

Uncle Nick-Review!

[Benzmizer]

guys,

sa mga owner ng alterra, nag palit na ba kayo ng SCV? we own an 2k5 alterra 4x2 automatic, the scv was first change was jan 27, 2009 - 32724 km, 2nd replacement was feb 15, 2010 - 45000 km, 3rd was recently jan 13, 2011 at 59470km. Medyo nakapagtataka, taon taon pinapalitan ang SCV namin after the warranty of the whole unit expired. Sina ng S.A sa amin na kaya pinapalitan ang SCV namin kasi madumi and Diesel Fuel na nilalagay, eh the big 3 lang ginagamit namin every since, and we already remove one of those 3 oil/gas company from the list. Nghihingi ako ng written diagnostic and the actual statement they mention regardin diesel quality of that particular gas/oil station ayaw naman nila mag bigay.... i already sent a formal email complaint sa isuzuphil, im still waiting for their reply. This is actually my 2nd complaint, 1st was never answered as according the customer service, they did not receive my email query. It was sent and logged using their contact us link posted on their corporate website. Well anyways, i talked directly to the customer service and ask directly the email address of the concerned group.

Again, hopefully isuzu will rectify this issue and hopefully give us full explanation and possible refunds of their defective part that was installed on our unit (twice). this is already my 2nd major complain with the alterra that we have, 1st was the engine immobilizer killing the engine while running at 100kph or sometimes the check engine appears while at 100kph at skyway that will make the car drop speed instantly to 20kph and only resolution was to reset the immobilizer.. tsktsktsk..

Partner, relax ka lang. SOS already conveyed. Will follow-up again tomorrow.

Greetings to everyone!

I have just joined.

From the previous posts that I have read, there are some "old" friends here (from the now seemingly defunct Club Isuzu) whom I hope to link up with again.

I have a 2011 Alterra 4x4 Urban Cruiser in Silky Pearl White....and I am grinning from ear to ear!

Ciao!

Uncle Nick.

Hey Uncle Nick. How are you? CONGRATULATIONS!!! Post a pic of your Alterra!

Yeah, it's been a couple of months now that "the other" forum has been offline. I have sent an email to inquire and last I heard is in transition to change web host. Will monitor and keep you (and others) informed.

[t3kk3n]

Partner, relax ka lang. SOS already conveyed. Will follow-up again tomorrow.


.

*benzmizer

as always Thanks in advance ...

[Uncle Nick]

Hey Uncle Nick. How are you? CONGRATULATIONS!!! Post a pic of your Alterra!

Yeah, it's been a couple of months now that "the other" forum has been offline. I have sent an email to inquire and last I heard is in transition to change web host. Will monitor and keep you (and others) informed.[/quote]

Thank you, good friend!!

I took delivery Dec 14 and received the 40000 advertised discount plus a free navigation system (worth 10000) from the dealer. My Casa is BMD Cabanatuan.

The navigation system for me (a foreigner) is just priceless--and is very comparable to what is available in Canada. I very highly recommend it.

So far I have just over 1000 kms and using Petron. Fuel mileage has improved tremendously from day 1. My last fill up gave me 9.9 km/L

You can download a free mileage calculator at;
http://www.vertex42.com/exceltemplat...alculator.html

My serial number is 100023.....so it was among the first units built.
I was told that my particular unit was used as a model for promotional brochures. The picture and specs are at;

http://www.auto-searchphilippines.co...ancruiser.html

The literature cited above reports disc brakes front and rear for the 2011. I have drum brakes in the rear. Maybe it is a misprint, or my unit was before the change. I am curious though.

In all other respects, my unit is the same as the 2010 model except for the front and rear chins added, and the removal of the tail pipe finisher. My wheels are "silver-finish", and rear decals.

My previous vehicles (in Canada) have always been "high end"....Lincoln, Cadillac, Mercedes, Corvette etc. My last unit before leaving was a GMC Yukon which is a lower priced Cadillac Escalade. This is not to brag but to show what I am comparing the Alterra to.

The Alterra does not have the toys that I am used to (which I would rather NOT have in the Philippines, but it more than satisfies for the Philippines driving experience.

I considered the Santa Fe, Fortuner and Montero GLS3.2.

The Alterra wins by a landslide!! It IS superior in my opinion.

I would be happy to answer any specific questions posed by any member.

Ciao!

Uncle Nick.

[Uncle Nick]

Yup, yan yung MU-7. Hindi ko lang sure kung same specs lang sila.

I can't read tagalog, but.....

You can view and compare specs for all cars at;

http://www.automobile-catalog.com/auta_details1.php

To answer another post in this thread....The curb weight of 2011 Alterra 4x4 is 1835kg/4045 lbs.

Ciao!

Uncle Nick.

[jefsan]

Hey Uncle Nick. How are you? CONGRATULATIONS!!! Post a pic of your Alterra!

Yeah, it's been a couple of months now that "the other" forum has been offline. I have sent an email to inquire and last I heard is in transition to change web host. Will monitor and keep you (and others) informed.

Thank you, good friend!!

I took delivery Dec 14 and received the 40000 advertised discount plus a free navigation system (worth 10000) from the dealer. My Casa is BMD Cabanatuan.

The navigation system for me (a foreigner) is just priceless--and is very comparable to what is available in Canada. I very highly recommend it.

So far I have just over 1000 kms and using Petron. Fuel mileage has improved tremendously from day 1. My last fill up gave me 9.9 km/L

You can download a free mileage calculator at;
http://www.vertex42.com/exceltemplat...alculator.html

My serial number is 100023.....so it was among the first units built.
I was told that my particular unit was used as a model for promotional brochures. The picture and specs are at;

http://www.auto-searchphilippines.co...ancruiser.html

The literature cited above reports disc brakes front and rear for the 2011. I have drum brakes in the rear. Maybe it is a misprint, or my unit was before the change. I am curious though.

In all other respects, my unit is the same as the 2010 model except for the front and rear chins added, and the removal of the tail pipe finisher. My wheels are "silver-finish", and rear decals.

My previous vehicles (in Canada) have always been "high end"....Lincoln, Cadillac, Mercedes, Corvette etc. My last unit before leaving was a GMC Yukon which is a lower priced Cadillac Escalade. This is not to brag but to show what I am comparing the Alterra to.

The Alterra does not have the toys that I am used to (which I would rather NOT have in the Philippines, but it more than satisfies for the Philippines driving experience.

I considered the Santa Fe, Fortuner and Montero GLS3.2.

The Alterra wins by a landslide!! It IS superior in my opinion.

I would be happy to answer any specific questions posed by any member.

Ciao!

Uncle Nick.[/QUOTE]

Congratulations on your new acquisition!!!

I have a 2005 Alterra and when I saw your post that you're satisfied with the 2011 Alterra makes me happy and proud to be an owner of one great SUV!
I would like to personally invite you to a grand eyeball of Isuzu vehicle owners this coming Jan 29th at the Fort open parking area near chowking at 4pm for a simple get together and meet n greet event. If you are in Manila, please attend and for sure a lot of people would love to see your new Alterra. You can reach me at 09173958888. Im Jeff. Hope to see you soon Uncle Nick.

[Uncle Nick]

Thank you, good friend!!

I took delivery Dec 14 and received the 40000 advertised discount plus a free navigation system (worth 10000) from the dealer. My Casa is BMD Cabanatuan.

The navigation system for me (a foreigner) is just priceless--and is very comparable to what is available in Canada. I very highly recommend it.

So far I have just over 1000 kms and using Petron. Fuel mileage has improved tremendously from day 1. My last fill up gave me 9.9 km/L

You can download a free mileage calculator at;
http://www.vertex42.com/exceltemplat...alculator.html

My serial number is 100023.....so it was among the first units built.
I was told that my particular unit was used as a model for promotional brochures. The picture and specs are at;

http://www.auto-searchphilippines.co...ancruiser.html

The literature cited above reports disc brakes front and rear for the 2011. I have drum brakes in the rear. Maybe it is a misprint, or my unit was before the change. I am curious though.

In all other respects, my unit is the same as the 2010 model except for the front and rear chins added, and the removal of the tail pipe finisher. My wheels are "silver-finish", and rear decals.

My previous vehicles (in Canada) have always been "high end"....Lincoln, Cadillac, Mercedes, Corvette etc. My last unit before leaving was a GMC Yukon which is a lower priced Cadillac Escalade. This is not to brag but to show what I am comparing the Alterra to.

The Alterra does not have the toys that I am used to (which I would rather NOT have in the Philippines, but it more than satisfies for the Philippines driving experience.

I considered the Santa Fe, Fortuner and Montero GLS3.2.

The Alterra wins by a landslide!! It IS superior in my opinion.

I would be happy to answer any specific questions posed by any member.

Ciao!

Uncle Nick.

Congratulations on your new acquisition!!!

I have a 2005 Alterra and when I saw your post that you're satisfied with the 2011 Alterra makes me happy and proud to be an owner of one great SUV!
I would like to personally invite you to a grand eyeball of Isuzu vehicle owners this coming Jan 29th at the Fort open parking area near chowking at 4pm for a simple get together and meet n greet event. If you are in Manila, please attend and for sure a lot of people would love to see your new Alterra. You can reach me at 09173958888. Im Jeff. Hope to see you soon Uncle Nick.
[/quote]

Darn!!

I would love to go, but Manila is so far from home as to be out of bounds for me right now...I don't have my plates as yet and it has been over a month, now.

Perhaps the next time around.

Thank you.

Ciao!

Uncle Nick.

[xbgkmvrf]

I want an Isuzu experience. I'm choosing between Alterra 4x2 M/T and Sportivo X-max.

The new Alterra has a computerized engine (is that right?), what will happen if it gets wet? Are there already problems or instances like that?
The quality of the engine for me is what matters most. I don't want to regret anything.

Thanks!

[ChoyJo]

Guys may problema Terry ko.. Minsan kusang namamatay ang engine(Kapag naka-Idle at Slow moving).. Makailang beses na din nangyari ito.. So far inoobserbahan ko pa kung ano talaga ang nangyayari.. One time pa sabi ng brother ko nung minamaneho daw nya hindi daw makatakbo ng maayos tapos nasa 2k rpm lang ang redondo tapos nag-engine light daw.. Ano kaya problema.. Hmm.. Need help Guys.. Kakachange oil(Engine, transmission at differential) ko lang, kapapalit lang ng air,fuel at oil filter.. Duda ko SCV eh pero sana huwag naman.. Wah