Looking for the best crossover from 800k- 1.3M

[bxr monkey]

Wala ba siyang compartment for the spare tire?

Meron. Kaso kinain ng 2SM or 3SM size na 12V battery mga 1/3 ng space ng spare.

Naiwang space may styro holder para sa tire repair kit at pump. May slots sa styro para sa EWD at jack + handle. Doon nilgay nabiling surplus Nissan scissors jack.

[H1Tman]

Considering gas prices, the Kicks is a nice option. But a blowout can leave you stranded anywhere.

[dr. d]

Isa sa unang ginawa ni relative ay bumili ng jack at spare. Ayun, sumikip ang trunk.

my colleague has an e-power.
wala nga raw spare tyre.
a near-fatal flaw for me...
wondering, can i get a donut spare? i can have a carpenter rig up a shelf, siguro.

[viper888]

Id get a Kicks but at least the mid range model because the base is far too bare. I borrowed one a few weeks ago and I was surprised at how good the visibility was. On the other hand, I rode a Yaris Cross and I hit my head when I entered it

[Ry_Tower]

I would agree. The Territory is the biggest passenger car you can get at this price range. The MG HS, meanwhile, is nearly the same size and is just as feature-packed but I think the Territory will drive and ride better. The MG is currently 300k less than the Territory so it still merits a test drive, if I were the buyer.

• The Yaris Cross has a line a mile long and is, quite unfortunately, a DNGA platform (stay away from those!). The Corolla Cross is an older design and a bit over budget.
• The HR-V is a decent choice (has Honda Sensing) but what you'll get at this price range is the smaller engine. More of a single dude's ride, I think.
• The BR-V is a little smaller than the Territory but it seats 7 and will have better resale value. It's a good family car.
• The Kicks will fit in the budget but it doesn't have a spare tire and is a tad smaller (it will still fit 3 ppl and a dog). Good acceleration and fuel economy, though.
• The Suzuki XL7 is a practical choice (it's under 1.2M for a mild hybrid) and has lots of space for the doggo.
• GAC's lineup has a lot that can fit in the budget (including a 7-seater and a sporty "R-style") but it is a bit of an unknown, to be honest.
• Maxus has a Territory-sized rival that can seat 7, but they are rebranding soon so better wait for that instead.
• The Geely Coolray can compete but it's an aging platform and there have been issues with the distributor recently.

Thoughts:

I would pick the Kicks if the buyer is looking at fuel economy as the most important factor.

The BR-V if the buyer wants more space for the dog + the kids and is planning to resell the car in the future.

If the buyer is looking at value for money, I would pick the MG HS. It's an SUV for 1M and feels luxurious inside.

The best one of them all is still the Territory, I think. It's big, feature-packed, a brand new release, and drives great.

Parts availability and ease of service panalo din Ford vs MG and even Honda specially outside of mega cities.

[12vdc]

my colleague has an e-power.
wala nga raw spare tyre.
a near-fatal flaw for me...
wondering, can i get a donut spare? i can have a carpenter rig up a shelf, siguro.

Install a roof rack and have it registered, then put the full-sized spare tyre secured by locked clamps.

[bxr monkey]

my colleague has an e-power.
wala nga raw spare tyre.
a near-fatal flaw for me...
wondering, can i get a donut spare? i can have a carpenter rig up a shelf, siguro.

May nabibili surplus, 125/90 16
Kulang ng 1" ang total diameter sa 205/55 17.

Kaya orig 205/55 17 na lang binili, galing sa nag trade in sa tire shop.

[bxr monkey]

Install a roof rack and have it registered, then put the full-sized spare tyre secured by locked clamps.

Na suggest ko din ito sa kanya. Ayaw niya, bigat kasi ng full size spare na nabili. Hehe.

[dr. d]

Install a roof rack and have it registered, then put the full-sized spare tyre secured by locked clamps.

good advice,
but alas! my back is weak. senior citizen na po.
and it's not all the time that a willing taxi driver is around to lend a hand.

also,
not a good move, as we have lots of seasonal foliage in the driveway.

[12vdc]

Pwede rin kaya rear door-mount? Mabuti sana kung 4x4, hehe. Yun de winch ng PPV mahirap na, yan pa kaya sa roof hehe.. Totally wala ba mold sa trunk for the spare? Mas may peace of mind talaga kung may full-spare.