Mitsubishi Grandis

**number001** · July 19th, 2005 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by ILuvDetailing

Grandis looks good, if only mitsu released it earlier than the Previa.

And if they could just lower that price of Php 1.480, which is very close to a 4x4 Fortuner!

In the looks department, the Grandis is top notch! However if you look at it at certain angles, it might remind you of a hearse just like the way the new Honda Odyssey does.

I don't know why the dash occupies so much space? Maybe they should have trimmed it down a bit, to allow for more usable front space and better frontal visibility.

Looking at the specs, the Grandis has a ground clearance of 155mm. Compared to a typical sedan, say a current Lancer which has 165mm ground clearance, might mean that Grandis might have problems traversing floody streets.

Bottomline, this thing is suitable mostly for highway cruising, but not really ideal for tight city prowling. Low ground clearance means there's a cause for concern when rain starts to pour heavily.

I actually saw a residential unit on my way to work, having both a Grandis and a Previa. Previa is only a few months older than the Grandis (Previa plate is XSS-***, Grandis plate is ZAK-***). Both in Beige color. Best of both worlds for the family that owns the vehicle.

**boybi** · July 19th, 2005 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by number001

I don't know why the dash occupies so much space? Maybe they should have trimmed it down a bit, to allow for more usable front space and better frontal visibility.

i agree, when i checked one of the units on display, tumatama yung tuhod ko dun sa center dash.

**likot** · August 12th, 2005 02:42 AM

electronically powered ang door knob sa likod. kahit tulak mo lang ng daliri mo bubukas. ganon rin ba sa innova???

**BoyFerrari** · August 12th, 2005 03:12 AM

Originally Posted by mbt

Innova feels roomier than grandis (and probably is) hehe...

Grandis feels roomier than Innova to me.

**likot** · August 12th, 2005 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by BoyFerrari

Grandis feels roomier than Innova to me.

that's true!!!

**luckytruck** · August 12th, 2005 03:33 PM

he didn't even mention the rear seats can be adjusted like a lay-z-boy. sarap sarap umupo sa likod, parang nasa business class sa airplane.

yup, it is fast, and the suspension is great. we tested the test drive unit going up the hills of the Dole Plantation and it was superb.

andy

andy

**Blackraven** · August 13th, 2005 02:12 AM

I saw a black one as it was entering rockwell.

Ganda talagang tignan. This car does look amazing in black.

With this, parang dumadami na ang nakikita kong Grandis on our roads.

Especially since Honda doesn't have the JDM Odyssey here, Mitsu doesn't have to worry about competition from the former.

**ecport** · August 31st, 2006 11:35 AM

Hello. Have been going through the various forum topics and have found the input and feedback very helpful. Am currently looking to replace my Kia Carnival and considering the Mitsubishi Grandis. Unfortunately, I have not found any first hand owner experience or write up. Would any of you care to post or share your experience? I have looked at the Fortuner, Starex, Venture, Innova, Previa. I saw the posting yesterday of the new Sedona but with my terrible experience with Kia, Wheels and their after sales service, I have no intention of getting any Kia product anymore.

I have visited Diamond Motors twice already and my wife likes the Grandis as she is the one driving the Carnival. Parang kotse, medyo mababa lang ang ground clearance but seems more manageable to drive and park than the bigger Carvnival. I noticed that the spare tire is really designed as a spare. It is half the width of the regular tire and designed to be used only for emergencies.

Appreciate any feedback or thoughts on the Grandis. Thanks.

**theveed** · August 31st, 2006 12:57 PM

Hello po and welcome...

Please try the Search box on top of the page, or just skim through the "SIMILAR THREADS" box at the bottom of this page for previous discussions of the sharp looking Grandis