The Korean SUVs have always looked good. Certainly a looker when compared to the CRV which looks pretty ugly with its boxy dimensions especially the rear.

Personally, the leading SUV below RM180k in terms of quality, value and performance, in my opinion is the Mazda CX5. Not too sure about the sales of the Honda CRV but in terms of value, quality and performance the CRV is a step down from the CX5. The CRV is only better than the CX5 in areas of space and slightly more comfortable seats, apart from the Honda logo. In my opinion the CRV is poor value and overpriced. Although I am not into Koreans, if I can only choose one I would take the Hyundai/Kia over the CRV.

The Subaru XV also looks quite nice but I think it is slightly smaller in dimensions compared to the CX5 and CRV, a smaller SUV.