Most comfortable car under 1.350m (ride and NVH)

[jut703]

Have you asked how much discounts they're giving for the base Camry?

It's still your best bet in terms of ride comfort so unless it's absolutely out of your budget, it should top your list.

The Altis is fine but even if it's a comfy ride it still doesn't feel anywhere as plush as a Camry. The low seating position in the rear and the high beltline makes you feel like you're sitting inside a box rather than in an airy living room. Still cheaper than any comfy CUV though so if you're really hoping to spend the least, get an Altis.

[oliver1013]

Kizashi, impreza, sylphy, civic...basta sedan swak yan

[dr. d]

Thanks for the reply guys but I prefer japanese brands and 1.4m is really my limit. I can't add anymore. lets remove mid-size cars(out of budget)

Between compact SUV or Small sedans which is best for ride and comfort?

if you agree to slightly pre-owned, your budget can get you a camry or an accord.. with some to spare..

[jhnkvn]

No need for pre-owned, the base Camry or Sonata would be more than comfortable than those Altis and SUVs given a 1.4M budget. Will be be under 1.4M? Depends on discounts but yes, it should slot in your budget range.

[whitesubie]

Hello there. You should try the subaru xv. Our family has one and you'll have the "sakay mayaman" feel. Very smooth and quiet, its very comfortable. The subaru xv's entry model will only cost you 1.298m. Its the best buy!

[GTi]

Kung NVH, Camry talaga panalo. From what I've tried (previous gen) its like a floating coccoon. The engine is barely heard let alone felt, especially from the backseat.

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[playplugg]

Kung sa sedan,

2.5 G Camry, wide body frame feature for safety in-case of collision, All the safety features equipped + the 2.5 engine is off balance sa power to weight ratio. sulit for a sedan.

CUV,

Subaru Forester/XV, never po ako nakapag-drive or passenger mode, pero yung AWD features for traction control, bang for buck na! + the safety features, and yung ground clearance, hindi masyado mataas, para sumakay o bumaba for a certain passenger(s), lalo pag senior citizen. pero enough para maglagpasan yung mga medium flooded area in-case na magkaroon ng bad weather.

[Newcomer123]

Camry
Sonata
Accord
Altima
Kizashi
Malibu

[jhnkvn]

I've ridden in a Subby XV quite a number of times but... nope, the Toyota Camry will still win by a long margin if your requirement is a comfy ride and NVH isolation.

You won't need the AWD nor traction control. In most cases, most XVs won't even encounter situations where they need those features unless you're plowing through provincial muddy roads.

If you're in need of a CUV, I believe the best choice would be the Honda CR-V. The suspension is excellent and the chassis even better. Throw in gobs of space and there's a reason why there's a lot of them plow the streets of Metro Manila. It just works.

[jhnkvn]

And why do you say that midsize sedans are out of your budget? As with cars, meron din sila price range. While the sweet spot costs Php 1.6M, you can easily find them at lower prices but with less toys. But toys should be the least of your worries - there's the aftermarket for that. What you need to focus on is the suspension (ride) and chassis/body structure (NVH).

For example, the base-model Camry costs Php1.455M. So maybe it's fifty five thousand pesos more.. but you're already shelling out more than a million, 3% more won't kill you. After you haggle for cash discounts, it'll even be less.

Still basing your choice on the SRP? Then get yourself a base-model Hyundai Sonata at Php1.388M. Since there's a new model coming out, you can use that to your advantage by haggling for even more cash discounts. Don't be biased against Korean giant Hyundai-Kia. Hyundai's sales locally move roughly twice the vehicle volume of Honda Philippines. There's a reason for their success so limiting yourself to "japanese" cars is really a short-sighted prejudice.

The reason why I did not include Kia's Optima is that the Optima's chassis is geared towards a stiffer but more responsive ride. it is driver-oriented after all. If you're looking for comfort, its sister Sonata is a better option.

The Chevy Malibu is also an underdog and truth be told, I'm still not convinced of Chevy's reliability over the long run. The thing with parts availability is that you choose high-volume vehicles - Chevy doesn't have much car turnover which means that if something breaks down, you're likely to be spending a few days or a couple of weeks waiting for a part to arrive.

While lowlowbenz' decision for the S-Class would probably be the best if you're open to secondhand choices, maintenance is going to kill your wallet. But when it comes to ride and NVH? There's a huge lake between an Altis and an old S-Class.

Car purchase isn't like shopping for a dress so you should be convinced yourself that it's the correct decision. How do you do that? Test drive them.