1.1M or less crossover options - MG ZS vs Suzuki Vitara or other?

**chronicle** · August 1st, 2019 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by babkalakal

Hyundai Kona?

I do agree. Kona after discount.
However, my gut feel is that this model will be axed by HARI.

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**Egan101** · August 1st, 2019 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by fireproofjat

Thank you for the replies...We are just 3 in the family - wife, son and myself - no yaya

We were hoping for a crossover because we live in the Eastern part of Metro Manila where flooding is pretty common...but I think I need to push the budget some more to have a quality crossover with a decent ground clearance and possibly some water wading capabilities

Thank you again!

How about a pickup? It will meet your needs for ground clearance and water wading capabilities. Most of the small crossovers in the market are similar or just a tad higher compared to compact cars in ground clearance.

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**hardwang** · August 1st, 2019 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by chronicle

I do agree. Kona after discount.
However, my gut feel is that this model will be axed by HARI.

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Why? Its selling pretty well. I’ve been seeing quite a number of Konas lately. My brother is actually planning on buying one.

**ray_noel** · August 1st, 2019 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

How about a pickup? It will meet your needs for ground clearance and water wading capabilities. Most of the small crossovers in the market are similar or just a tad higher compared to compact cars in ground clearance.

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This is true... plus exempted yata sila sa new excise tax...
I think your 1.1M have a lot of choices, some old stocks have big discounts...

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**chronicle** · August 1st, 2019 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by hardwang

Why? Its selling pretty well. I’ve been seeing quite a number of Konas lately. We’re actually planning on buying one.

You see it now, but once HARI starts jacking up the price and removing features, sales will dip. And when it does, it will be on the chopping board.
i10, grand i10, i20.

Again. This is gut feel so i may be wrong/right.

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**travajante** · August 1st, 2019 12:30 PM

Kona made the elite list.[emoji848]
5 of the ugliest cars from 218

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**chronicle** · August 1st, 2019 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

Kona made the elite list.[emoji848]
5 of the ugliest cars from 218

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If kona made it. Then the upcoming from mazda will be just behind it.

Beauty is on the eye of the beholder.

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**Wave24/7** · August 1st, 2019 12:34 PM

I would get a diesel pickup as well if the budget is 1+ M. Pickups are just so practical in the Philippines, particularly in those flood-prone areas.

Plus, you’ll feel confident driving different parts of the country.

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**hardwang** · August 1st, 2019 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by Wave24/7

I would get a diesel pickup as well if the budget is 1+ M. Pickups are just so practical in the Philippines, particularly in those flood-prone areas.

Plus, you’ll feel confident driving different parts of the country.

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It depends. Its good on the highway. If he lives in the city, pick up trucks are a pain in the arse to drive. Not to mention they are impractical if you have other passengers since luggage room is nonexistent unless you buy that accessory you put in the bed. We own a Ford Ranger but we mostly use it for highway driving and for transporting big items.