Budget Crossovers

[slapz]

I am deciding to buy a Brand New Car.

Needs:
Space - I've got a 10 month old, and one on the way
Safety - Same reason as above, it's just scary driving a Kia Pride with two babies.
Maintenance - Kia Pride is so cheap to maintain, so it would probably shock me if I am going to pay lots just to have the headlight bulb replaced.
9 km/l mixed is okay, of course more okay if it's higher economy
900K and below
Status Factor, one something a Manager would probably drive, this is the least of my concern, but hey, it counts, right?

Looking at these options:
Haima 7 (Cheap but loaded!)
Suzuki SX4 Crossover
Kia Carens
Sportage (If I want to stretch my budget a bit)
Ford Escape (If I want to stretch my budget a bit, and I heard they are giving huge discounts)

I am coming from a 1998 Kia Pride LX, which is a result of practicality and thinking of just investing the money, rather than pay for monthly amortizations, but I am tired of it. . I think settling for a cheap car for about 2 years is more than enough.

[Gerbo]

If you want to to strict about it, only 2 on your list are crossovers.

The SX4 (gasoline) and the Carens (diesel). Both are nice, by the way.

The rest are technically CUVs.

[Starex_Gold]

Sa options mo sa totoo lang panalo ka sa Kia Carens.

[dct]

sx4. pero kung plus sayo ang 3rd row, carens na

[slapz]

I am kinda new to this thing. But CUV = Crossovers right? 2 on my list, just asking sir, but which two? But come to think of it Carens is not a crossover, it's an MPV right? SX4 Crossover is not a crossover? Hmm.. Just the name I suppose?

(okay, just thought about this, CUV is Compact SUV?)

Third Row is not really a necessity, but what I like with the Carens is you can fold it forward for more space. But Kia Carens is kinda not good looking. If I am getting the Kia Carens, I am going back to something that I would need, and not something I would be proud of, just a little though.

I am going to start looking into these vehicles, and then weigh my options.

[Starex_Gold]

If I am getting the Kia Carens, I am going back to something that I would need, and not something I would be proud of, just a little though.

Ah, Sportage na yan

Medyo nasa 7.5km/L nga lang ang average.

[dct]

I am kinda new to this thing. But CUV = Crossovers right? 2 on my list, just asking sir, but which two? But come to think of it Carens is not a crossover, it's an MPV right? SX4 Crossover is not a crossover? Hmm.. Just the name I suppose?

(okay, just thought about this, CUV is Compact SUV?)

Third Row is not really a necessity, but what I like with the Carens is you can fold it forward for more space. But Kia Carens is kinda not good looking. If I am getting the Kia Carens, I am going back to something that I would need, and not something I would be proud of, just a little though.

I am going to start looking into these vehicles, and then weigh my options.

sx4 na lang kung no need ang 3rd row. maliit na malaki ang loob if you consider sx4, might as well consider jazz and soul. maganda rin sportage, magstretch ka nga lang budget

[EuroFD]

With 2 children, you're fine with a 5-seater crossover. But if you plan to have 3 kids or more, you need a midsized SUV with 7 seats.

[slapz]

Ah, Sportage na yan

Medyo nasa 7.5km/L nga lang ang average.

If I will mostly drive it here in Clark, that would probably be around 9-10 KM/L right?

The price difference between the Haima 7 and Sportage is about Php200K is that worth it? Anyone here ever seen and tested the Haima 7?

But the Haima 7 conflicts to my need of having something I can be proud of. So, somehow, that pride thing cost an additional Php200K.. Hahaha!

[Starex_Gold]

I still don't trust China cars.

Kung Sportage kukunin mo, M/T ba? If M/T, achievable talaga yung 9km/L kung sa Clark ka naman pala nakatira sir.