Planning to buy a sedan or SUV

**crosswind** · July 3rd, 2015 11:38 AM

Good Morning,

We are planning to buy a sedan or SUV. We need a Comfortable, fuel efficient and spacious car for everyday.
I'm eyeing the Nissan Sylphy,Toyota Altis , Isuzu Mu-x.
I already crossed out the mazda 3 since the review says it has a cramped 2nd row seats
Budget is aroung 900k- 1.4 million
Thanks tsikot

**jcal68** · July 3rd, 2015 11:46 AM

Whenever budget permits, I would always go for a diesel powered CUV or SUV.
I believe these are better suited for local road conditions.
The montero fits all your requirements.
And based on the number of montero owners on the road, I know many share my sentiment.

**crosswind** · July 3rd, 2015 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by jcal68

Whenever budget permits, I would always go for a diesel powered CUV or SUV.
I believe these are better suited for local road conditions.
The montero fits all your requirements.
And based on the number of montero owners on the road, I know many share my sentiment.

Thanks! the montero is a bargain and value for money, but there are too many monteros out there and I heard the new Montero is just out of the corner

**Egan101** · July 3rd, 2015 12:08 PM

There might still be some units left of the Kia Sorento LX FWD CRDi (5-seater) in some dealers. It is priced at around 1.3M before. It offers ample interior space and a potent 2.2L CRDi engine (same as the Santa Fe). If you prefer ladder-frame SUVs, the 4x2 models of the MS/MU-X/Fort/TB/Everest are all within your budget. If you prefer a petrol-powered CUV that can seat 5 adults and 2 kids, the new Nissan Xtrail 4x2 is priced around 1.3M.

If you really want a comfortable ride for 1.4M, then go midsize with a Kia Optima. It may not be that fuel efficient but no compact or CUV or ladder-frame SUV will beat the ride and comfort of a midsize car.

**crosswind** · July 3rd, 2015 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

There might still be some units left of the Kia Sorento LX FWD CRDi (5-seater) in some dealers. It is priced at around 1.3M before. It offers ample interior space and a potent 2.2L CRDi engine (same as the Santa Fe). If you prefer ladder-frame SUVs, the 4x2 models of the MS/MU-X/Fort/TB/Everest are all within your budget. If you prefer a petrol-powered CUV that can seat 5 adults and 2 kids, the new Nissan Xtrail 4x2 is priced around 1.3M.

If you really want a comfortable ride for 1.4M, then go midsize with a Kia Optima. It may not be that fuel efficient but no compact or CUV or ladder-frame SUV will beat the ride and comfort of a midsize car.

Thanks for the suggestion sir egan!
I will check out those cars you mentioned.

**jut703** · July 3rd, 2015 01:23 PM

How many will you be usually carrying?

The Altis is spacious enough for 5, and it's definitely comfortable and fuel efficient. At 1M for the V variant, it fits your budget perfectly without having to stretch it. I generally believe that you should go for the cheapest car that fits your needs and wants.

Even if a Fortuner/Montero is more fuel efficient (it isn't - they both just get 8-9 km/L in city driving, but diesel is cheaper), it still costs several hundred thousand more than the Altis. Unless you need the ruggedness of a ladder-frame SUV, then it's not worth it. A Montero/Fort is definitely a better all-rounder, but since you already have several SUVs, a sedan will be more comfortable extra ride.

**Red Advent 04** · July 3rd, 2015 01:36 PM

kung may sapat ka naman na budget, better to buy toyota fortuner o trailblazer/duramax ng chevrolet. magaganda klase suv yan.

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kung may sapat ka naman na budget, better to buy toyota fortuner o trailblazer/duramax ng chevrolet. magaganda klase suv yan.

**crosswind** · July 3rd, 2015 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by jut703

How many will you be usually carrying?

The Altis is spacious enough for 5, and it's definitely comfortable and fuel efficient. At 1M for the V variant, it fits your budget perfectly without having to stretch it. I generally believe that you should go for the cheapest car that fits your needs and wants.

Even if a Fortuner/Montero is more fuel efficient (it isn't - they both just get 8-9 km/L in city driving, but diesel is cheaper), it still costs several hundred thousand more than the Altis. Unless you need the ruggedness of a ladder-frame SUV, then it's not worth it. A Montero/Fort is definitely a better all-rounder, but since you already have several SUVs, a sedan will be more comfortable extra ride.

Thanks bro jut!
Around 4 on weekends and it will be driver driven on weekdays.
What is the FC of your altis, does it come with a touchscreen HU?
For the Altis I think the 1.6 g m/t is worth it already * 879k pesos

**macsd** · July 3rd, 2015 01:40 PM

We are on the same boat but my choice is left between M3 2.0R & HRV EL. Told my SAs, kung sino ang mauna makapagprovide, i'll grab it.

**crosswind** · July 3rd, 2015 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by Red Advent 04

kung may sapat ka naman na budget, better to buy toyota fortuner o trailblazer/duramax ng chevrolet. magaganda klase suv yan.

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kung may sapat ka naman na budget, better to buy toyota fortuner o trailblazer/duramax ng chevrolet. magaganda klase suv yan.

Thanks I will keep that in mind =)