Forester 2.5XT vs Tucson ReVGT 2.0L 4WD Premium

**JackFlash** · June 10th, 2011 03:20 PM

Not sure if this has been asked before but based on my searches, parang hindi pa. I'm down to these 2 choices. Car plan has a budget within striking distance of either model, though I will have to add a bit more for the FXT.

I've read the specs, visited the websites, read the reviews and the individual threads and of course, there are passionate endorsements for both, depending on which thread you're on. So I turn to the experts, and those who've done test drives and had real world experiences.

What is your verdict? Thanks.

**BatchOne** · June 10th, 2011 03:37 PM

Sabi nga sa ibang thread. When it comes to fxt, no test drive needed. Ibang klase ang turbo ng forester, at handling. Di makakamatch ang tucson, CRV, ASX, Xtrail, ano pa ba. Sa FC nga lang susubukan ang pisi mo. Ang sarap pati ng view ng forester.

**renzo_d10** · June 10th, 2011 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by BatchOne

Sabi nga sa ibang thread. When it comes to fxt, no test drive needed. Ibang klase ang turbo ng forester, at handling. Di makakamatch ang tucson, CRV, ASX, Xtrail, ano pa ba. Sa FC nga lang susubukan ang pisi mo. Ang sarap pati ng view ng forester.

pati sa maintenance.

**niky** · June 10th, 2011 04:03 PM

The ASX handles better than the Forester. The CR-V, about even, though the Forester has much more power.

In terms of roll-on power, close ang Forester XT at Tucson Diesel. The Tucson diesel has more gears and quicker low-end torque response... so the difference in city driving isn't that big (though the XT will eat it alive on the highway)...

Both have lots of glass area up top. I'd give the edge to the Forester slightly in terms of plastics and interior space, but the Tucson just has so much more in terms of toys going for it.

**BatchOne** · June 10th, 2011 04:11 PM

The only thing that can match FXT is Outlander. Sadly phased out na. Pati na rin EVO would become chassi for their first Hybrid

**kingperot24** · June 10th, 2011 04:40 PM

Go for the Forester 2.5XT, the Forester will give you the swagger that you need. haha. kidding. the Tucson looks good and has a good engine but if i were to choose, then i'd go for the Forester because it will give you more power than the Tucson and the thing is there are more Tucson's around compared to Forester 2.5XT. This will give you more uniqueness because there are not much Forester on the road.

**Ry_Tower** · June 10th, 2011 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by niky

The ASX handles better than the Forester. The CR-V, about even, though the Forester has much more power.

In terms of roll-on power, close ang Forester XT at Tucson Diesel. The Tucson diesel has more gears and quicker low-end torque response... so the difference in city driving isn't that big (though the XT will eat it alive on the highway)...

Both have lots of glass area up top. I'd give the edge to the Forester slightly in terms of plastics and interior space, but the Tucson just has so much more in terms of toys going for it.

I would agree on this one. But if the TS have enough money for maintenance, get the fxt since it is still uncommon as compared to the tucson.

**foresterx** · June 11th, 2011 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by niky

The ASX handles better than the Forester. The CR-V, about even, though the Forester has much more power.

In terms of roll-on power, close ang Forester XT at Tucson Diesel. The Tucson diesel has more gears and quicker low-end torque response... so the difference in city driving isn't that big (though the XT will eat it alive on the highway)...

Both have lots of glass area up top. I'd give the edge to the Forester slightly in terms of plastics and interior space, but the Tucson just has so much more in terms of toys going for it.

sorry niky but i disagree with that one, for regular driving yes you can barely feel the difference, but ones both cars are pushed to their limits that's where the FXT shows it's true power. ASX i agree with you it's handling is pretty sharp.

the reason why the FXT when it comes to performance is the best choice is because the after market parts and upgrades available for the FXT are limitless, you can even use wrx/sti parts for it. that's why if you love performance this is the best choice since it can be modded to STi speeds or even faster and can even be modded to out handle a stock STi and evo. there is no other SUV/CUV in the same price range that has that much after market parts and engine potential compared to the FXT. and yes a lot of people mod their FXT's, actually i've seen more modded FXT's than stock.

and yes the transmission of the FXT sucks, it does the job but it could've been better. that's why for me the 06-07 FXT is the best FXT since that one is much ligher and faster than the current FXT. the old FXT can even do 0-100kmh in 5.3 sec.

compared to the current FXT which can only do 0-100kmh in 6.3 sec.

the Tucson premium is a very great choice since it has every thing you'll want in an SUV/CUV. if you're not such a performance oriented guy then this will be your best choice. the only reason why i like the FXT so much is because i love performance and it is my priority, i'm the kind of guy who'd sacrifice comfort and luxury on a daily driven car as long as the performance makes up for it.

that's why the tucson premium is only my 2nd choice until we get the turbo awd cx-7 and turbo awd sportage, then the tucson will only be my 4th choice.

so the fxt wins performance and build quality while the tucson wins everything else.

**renzo_d10** · June 11th, 2011 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by foresterx

sorry niky but i disagree with that one, for regular driving yes you can barely feel the difference, but ones both cars are pushed to their limits that's where the FXT shows it's true power. ASX i agree with you it's handling is pretty sharp.

the reason why the FXT when it comes to performance is the best choice is because the after market parts and upgrades available for the FXT are limitless, you can even use wrx/sti parts for it. that's why if you love performance this is the best choice since it can be modded to STi speeds or even faster and can even be modded to out handle a stock STi and evo. there is no other SUV/CUV in the same price range that has that much after market parts and engine potential compared to the FXT. and yes a lot of people mod their FXT's, actually i've seen more modded FXT's than stock.

and yes the transmission of the FXT sucks, it does the job but it could've been better. that's why for me the 06-07 FXT is the best FXT since that one is much ligher and faster than the current FXT. the old FXT can even do 0-100kmh in 5.3 sec.

compared to the current FXT which can only do 0-100kmh in 6.3 sec.

the Tucson premium is a very great choice since it has every thing you'll want in an SUV/CUV. if you're not such a performance oriented guy then this will be your best choice. the only reason why i like the FXT so much is because i love performance and it is my priority, i'm the kind of guy who'd sacrifice comfort and luxury on a daily driven car as long as the performance makes up for it.

that's why the tucson premium is only my 2nd choice until we get the turbo awd cx-7 and turbo awd sportage, then the tucson will only be my 4th choice.

so the fxt wins performance and build quality while the tucson wins everything else.

Eto ba yung meron pa STi variant ang Forester, bro ?