Crossover/SUV with the best ride comfort - CRV, RAV4, Forester, CX-5?

**beeftapa** · April 19th, 2015 05:20 PM

As a rear seat passenger, I prefer the RAV4 or CRV against CX5. I haven't ridden a Forrester yet.

**17Sphynx17** · April 19th, 2015 06:47 PM

If it's comfort as a main priority, I would cross out the CX5 and Forester as they would rank below the Rav4 and CRV. They drive and handle better surely but that sacrifices a bit in the comfort department. If you can live with it, then that's okay.

Between the Rav4 or CRV, I would have to go with the Rav4 as riding better than the CRV. Although I haven't ridden the current generation CRV but there doesn't seem to be much change in terms of that department.

My wild card since this is a five seater crossover selection mainly is maybe try also looking at the Xtrail as well if you are open to it.

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If it's comfort as a main priority, I would cross out the CX5 and Forester as they would rank below the Rav4 and CRV. They drive and handle better surely but that sacrifices a bit in the comfort department. If you can live with it, then that's okay.

Between the Rav4 or CRV, I would have to go with the Rav4 as riding better than the CRV. Although I haven't ridden the current generation CRV but there doesn't seem to be much change in terms of that department.

My wild card since this is a five seater crossover selection mainly is maybe try also looking at the Xtrail as well if you are open to it.

**nitrogen** · April 19th, 2015 09:28 PM

Many thanks, 17sphynx17 and beeftapa, for sharing your experiences.
At this point, looks like RAV4 and CRV are the leading options...

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Many thanks, 17sphynx17 and beeftapa, for sharing your experiences.
At this point, looks like RAV4 and CRV are the leading options...

**Wh1stl3r** · March 10th, 2019 11:14 PM

Almost 80Tkm and no issues naman with our X-trail. We have the older pre-facelift version though.

It was a good choice at the time (2015). Imho the exterior and cabin looked great vs the competition. Not the best riding (CR-V) or the best handling (CX-5) but it was practical for me coz for 1.5M it had the most legroom for the 1st and 2nd rows and the 4x4 was quick with the 2.5L engine. And it had a lot of the electronic nannies that weren't available to the competition at the time. And AVM.

But looking at the X-trail now, it really has fallen behind compared to newer rivals. The CR-V trumps it for both handling and ride quality. Even with the upgrades from the facelift, vs the other more modern offerings it feels dated, and that's ok for something that came 4-6 years before its more modern rivals. But no sense in buying one now unless it's offered at a substantial discount.

**carwhacko** · March 11th, 2019 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by Wh1stl3r

Almost 80Tkm and no issues naman with our X-trail. We have the older pre-facelift version though.

It was a good choice at the time (2015). Imho the exterior and cabin looked great vs the competition. Not the best riding (CR-V) or the best handling (CX-5) but it was practical for me coz for 1.5M it had the most legroom for the 1st and 2nd rows and the 4x4 was quick with the 2.5L engine. And it had a lot of the electronic nannies that weren't available to the competition at the time. And AVM.

But looking at the X-trail now, it really has fallen behind compared to newer rivals. The CR-V trumps it for both handling and ride quality. Even with the upgrades from the facelift, vs the other more modern offerings it feels dated, and that's ok for something that came 4-6 years before its more modern rivals. But no sense in buying one now unless it's offered at a substantial discount.

Hmmmm now it got me thinking baka CRV, Forester and CX5 na pagpilian ko. I’m really torn rin if I’d still include Fortuner sa list since gusto rin ng mom ko yan pero sometimes I find it very tiring na to drive a PPV since I have my Ranger rin naman. Kaya sabi ko try ko naman CUV for ride comfort with a higher ground clearance kesa sa mga sedan or subcompact kaso iniisip ko rin ang gas consumption. OT na ata! [emoji28]

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**StockEngine** · March 11th, 2019 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by carwhacko

Hmmmm now it got me thinking baka CRV, Forester and CX5 na pagpilian ko. I’m really torn rin if I’d still include Fortuner sa list since gusto rin ng mom ko yan pero sometimes I find it very tiring na to drive a PPV since I have my Ranger rin naman. Kaya sabi ko try ko naman CUV for ride comfort with a higher ground clearance kesa sa mga sedan or subcompact kaso iniisip ko rin ang gas consumption. OT na ata! [emoji28]

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youre in the right direction. cx5 for reliability. consumer reports says so