Honda HR-V vs. Mitsubishi ASX or Hyundai Creta

**Egan101** · July 12th, 2017 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by may_68

Hi. My concern with subaru is maintenance cost and probably the resale value.

I prefer small/compact crossover due to limited space in our garage. I really like mazda cx-5 though, but price is over my budget.

Thank you. ��

Do you think Honda's and Hyundai's maintenance cost will be lower than Subaru? I suggest you read some threads here in Tsikot regarding PMS cost for such brands.

If resale value is a concern, I guess you have to choose between a Toyota or Honda.

**lowslowbenz** · July 12th, 2017 12:48 PM

Mitsubishi ASX

**Verbl Kint** · July 13th, 2017 05:28 AM

The all-new 2nd gen Subaru XV is coming in September.

**Shutterbug** · July 14th, 2017 10:59 AM

Agree... you can include this in the mix.

Originally Posted by Verbl Kint

The all-new 2nd gen Subaru XV is coming in September.

**Egan101** · July 14th, 2017 11:13 AM

If ground clearance is a requirement, go with the XV. It has almost the same ground clearance as a Forester or CX5. The HRV sits lower, just a bit higher than a compact car.

**nissde** · July 14th, 2017 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

If ground clearance is a requirement, go with the XV. It has almost the same ground clearance as a Forester or CX5. The HRV sits lower, just a bit higher than a compact car.

Can we include the price for comparison? I'm just concerned about XV's maintenance cost after warranty. Let's say you will keep it for 10 years.

**Egan101** · July 14th, 2017 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by nissde

Can we include the price for comparison? I'm just concerned about XV's maintenance cost after warranty. Let's say you will keep it for 10 years.

Both local Honda and Subaru dealerships follow a 10k km or 6-month PMS cycle. Based on my experience with both Honda and Subaru, PMS cost is about the same (oil, filters, service cost, etc.). Since both cars have CVT tranny so expect the same cost when changing the CVT fluid, which is costlier compared to the traditional torque converter AT tranny.

With Honda, you can demand that they use the cheaper regular mineral oil instead of the more expensive fully synthetic oil. Most Honda casas will try to up-sell you on using the more expensive fully synthetic oil and other "premium" services.

With Subaru, you can source your own fluids and parts. Just pay a small corkage fee for fluids/parts you bring and pay the labor cost for the needed services.

If you want something hassle-free maintenance during the warranty period, opt for a Mazda vehicle. The prices of their cars come with the Yojin3 promo (free maintenance for 3 years).

**may_68** · July 13th, 2017 11:25 PM

May I know why you prefer ASX? Thank you.

Originally Posted by lowslowbenz

Mitsubishi ASX

**may_68** · July 13th, 2017 11:24 PM

Thank you for your suggestions. 😊

Originally Posted by Egan101

Do you think Honda's and Hyundai's maintenance cost will be lower than Subaru? I suggest you read some threads here in Tsikot regarding PMS cost for such brands.

If resale value is a concern, I guess you have to choose between a Toyota or Honda.