Worst New Car Buy of 2017: Isuzu Crosswind X AT * 1.23M Pesos

**StockEngine** · July 23rd, 2017 11:29 PM

This is possibly the worst car buy in our market today...

Old technology... for a few hundred more. There is the lexus-style fortuner or the more stripped down Innova.

https://www.autoindustriya.com/car-r...tivo-x-at.html

**jut703** · July 24th, 2017 12:28 AM

People don't buy the Crosswind for the tech. They buy it precisely because it's devoid of all tech. You're obviously not the target market, but don't diss the people who have different priorities in car buying. 😊

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**ice15** · July 24th, 2017 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by jut703

People don't buy the Crosswind for the tech. They buy it precisely because it's devoid of all tech. You're obviously not the target market, but don't diss the people who have different priorities in car buying. 😊

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I agree... Crosswind and Adventure has a focused target market...

I actually know people who bought the AT version (+ after market accessories pa!)... Nginitian ko na lang...

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**anthon05** · July 24th, 2017 07:31 PM

I own a crosswind and what I like its the simplicity and cheap maintenance. Still as reliable as I first had it. not much electronics and sensors, maybe that's the reason why people still buy it.

But with 1.2m I think its time to move on and buy a more modern vehicle. kung gusto mo crosswind buy a well maintained 2nd hand, not much difference from a brand new one, and cost less.

**ice15** · July 24th, 2017 08:45 PM

The Isuzu Crosswind is sadly getting the axe | Top Gear PH

After 2018, there will no longer be any vehicles like the Crosswind, Adventure, and L300. These three vehicles are everyday workhorses. These are relatively cheap, and everyone can afford them. These are the vehicles used for hauling laundry, food for catering, and school buses. There will be no more 10-seater AUVs or L300s that you can use for daily chores or for your small businesses. Will you use your MU-X for hauling goods from the market? It's the end of the era of the multipurpose vehicle.

**StockEngine** · July 24th, 2017 12:33 AM

I dont think anybody buys the at variant, its too expensive. The sales figures are probably dominated by the more affordable manual variants..

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**niky** · July 25th, 2017 01:20 AM

Originally Posted by StockEngine

I dont think anybody buys the at variant, its too expensive. The sales figures are probably dominated by the more affordable manual variants..

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It's only this year that sales have shifted towards fleet variants.

Most likely fleets stocking up in preparation of the Crosswind's demise.

Sales of XUV and Sportivo variants have been good these past two years.

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You simply don't understand the psychology of Crosswind buyers. As Jut says: They buy it PRECISELY because of the low tech mechanical package.

Where else can you get a car with all the bells and whistles that will NOT be destroyed by wading through flood water, and whose mechanical injection engine will work even after a nuclear apocalypse?

**yebo** · July 25th, 2017 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by niky

and whose mechanical injection engine will work even after a nuclear apocalypse?

unless the car is built primarily out of plastic, fiberglass or carbon fiber then yes. however most everyday cars are built of metal, which act as a Faraday cage that shields the electronics from the frying effects of an emp burst. also, almost all ecu are housed in a metal box which one use is for shielding the electronics from interference. even the car radio/hu will survive because of its metal case. the bcm probably will not survive as most have plastic cases. there will maybe some busted fuses due to the emp travelling through exposed wiring (from the lights). but as far as the engine ecu is concerned i think it will have a very good chance of surviving.

**oj88** · July 25th, 2017 10:15 AM

All these talk about the Crosswind surviving a nuclear or EMP attack makes me think of cockroaches. They both spew crud when you "step on it".

**Sleepcare** · July 25th, 2017 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by oj88

All these talk about the Crosswind surviving a nuclear or EMP attack makes me think of cockroaches. They both spew crud when you "step on it".

BTT: To be fair sa Crosswind, it rode better and actually has a more spacious 2nd row than the previous Innova for me. The former I think is due to "flex ride" suspension and the latter must be due to the thinner door panel compared sa Innova.

Wala namang pagsisisi in our 6 year of ownership for the XTi to be honest. But I think tama na ding i-retire to move on to (better?) things ang Crosswind.