Any scoop on the Isuzu Alterra?

**summer75** · May 23rd, 2005 11:19 AM

Hi guys...obviously a newbie around here. browsing over, the posts have been more than informative if not entertaining

anyways, i've been trying to find reviews and information on the recently launched Isuzu SRV-- the Alterra (did I even get the spelling right?), but I couldn't seem to find anything yet on the web. Just curious really....esp that the hype about the Toyota Fortuner is so full blown and we've got ourselves frustratingly queued as well on their long list..sigh

hope you can share what you can...

thanks....

**IPSG_babe!** · May 23rd, 2005 03:39 PM

Prices depends on the colors..or wneter it has 2 channels stereo or the 5.1 SES

**av8or5** · May 23rd, 2005 03:45 PM

IPSG_babe: are you working for Isuzu Pasig? if you are...give us more info on this car. Is it here in the Phils? I read in the forum that they saw it in one of the dealers already.

**Innova_Boy** · May 23rd, 2005 04:08 PM

Mga how much kaya ito? the one with 5.1 Sounds system??

WBR,

**Monseratto** · May 23rd, 2005 07:54 PM

Just checked out the Alterra. After seeing the Fortuner, first impression is the seats, they are small. There is a third row, which the exact copy to the CRV seat, next to useless. No headrest and no foot well. Your knees are on your chest when you seat there. There is a cup holder on the rear passenger doors which looks very fragile. Instrumentation is plain, no optitron here. Aircon is manual dial type, but there are vents for the back and rear seats. Anthenna is pillar telescopic type. Dash looks simple and cheap. Overall parang worlds apart yung Alterra compared the Fortuner. Only part I like is the engine. I felt a little pity for Isuzu, with a SRV (ayaw daw tawagan ng SUV) that is only a tad cheaper than the Diesel Fortuner and 300k more than the Gas Fortuner. No wonder the Fortuner owns 70% of the SUV market in Thailand.

**RedHorse** · May 23rd, 2005 08:38 PM

bakit pa kasi inilabas yan!

sana, ginawa na lang 4x4 ang trooper

**zechs** · May 23rd, 2005 08:48 PM

bka dinaan lang nila sa 5.1 sound system nila? hahaha havent seen it though

**Monseratto** · May 23rd, 2005 08:57 PM

Mas maganda pa iyung third row seat ng sportivo compared to the alterra. Only M/T and A/T 4 x 2 are available. All the models are above the 1.4 million bracket. The differences in pricing are in the pearlescent paint used. Expect the 4 x 4 model to cost way out, it is due by July. 20T are difference sa 2 channel and 5.1 channel models. I think they are available for viewing in all Isuzu outlets.

**katsudon_ph** · May 23rd, 2005 09:44 PM

alterra interior is basic and the seats are small.. space is also a bit cramped.. the front looks is also tad ugly. side view is like a funeral parlor car. back is bit ok naman

**benny** · May 23rd, 2005 09:53 PM

Wanted pa naman to check the Alterra out in Isuzu Makati tomorrow. Funny what a few comments can do. Especially the one from katsudon ph..side like a funeral car.. di na lang he he... will wait na lang until the furor dies down on the Fortuner. By then, they will start giving freebies and who knows, in 6 months to a year, they'll throw in leather seats and a dvd as well..