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.

**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 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by macsd

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.

That's nice bro
The mazda 3 is the most sporty and has the best handling in the compact sedan market these days! have you seen the 2nd row is it really cramped?
Can you tell what is Yojin 3 about meaning ba free maintenace for 3yrs or 60k kms?
The Hr-v is nice too but it is basically a raised jazz

**JohnM** · July 3rd, 2015 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by crosswind

Can you tell what is Yojin 3 about meaning ba free maintenace for 3yrs or 60k kms?

Yep free PMS after 1 month then 5 months then every 6 months thereafter. In mileage it's after 1k kms then every 10k thereafter. They're pretty strict with the schedule. If lumagpas ang mileage or date mo bayad ka na. On my second PMS nasa 6k pa lang mileage ko but I still had to bring it in.