As per topic im stuck between 2 compact suv both are great just need opinions

cx3 very small wor...

I like subaru design more

CX-3 all the way..
Both also small SUV, but XV seem a bit bigger..

CBU made is far more refine compare CKD.. but both NVH are average, did saw at Shorty5 place doing sound insulation for XV, really thin carpet below, same case for roof too..

As for maintenance, i think CX3 has the upper hands, but i heard got 2 option for warranty right?
- 3 years full free service or 60k km
- 5 years warranty but not free..

Both are good choices. The Subaru has some great discounts so it will definitely be cheaper. The Mazda is more premium inside but it's also smaller. I guess it just depends on your priorities.

Another thing to consider is AWD vs FWD. But it doesn't really matter if you drive on normal roads.

Practical + some adventures: xv.
hipster, fashion, city : mx3 (yolo)

Ya guys i think cx3 got much advance features than xv but in term of spacious, im not very tall guys

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Cx3 is so small at the rear and suspension is pretty stiff. Cx3 price I can go for the Xtrail or probably even the new CRV. Xtrail is so much more better looking and a better car to drive and interior space is great with great design and can seat 2 person at the 3rd row

XV is pretty old but it's looks good on the outside but I dislike the inside (too plasticky)

Wait for the new XV or go for HRV instead

Otherwise Forrester since now got promo at RM116k I think. Much more beautiful and solid car both inside and out

Not considering Tucson? It's probably the quietest of the bunch and quite a solid car to drive also not sure if now got promo or not




This post has been edited by jacobngen87: May 26 2017, 07:37 AM

Tucson? 😅 We malaysian talking about hyundai regarding the resale value issue very bad right

I heard many bad stories on Hyundai on engine and parts also not that cheap...... but who talk about good news anyway

rcracer whats your opinion on this?

Yes, the koreans has the best refinement in the segment.

Just get the car that you hearts tells you to (within your financial range), getting advice from someone that is not paying the loan and living with the car is prone to opinion bias. Just go test drive both cars as much as possible with the routes that you're most familiar with alongside your family and/or your outdoor equipments.

Please forget about resale value if you're driving it for long term (>7 years). If cannot get over it, just go buy land or get a fully depreciated car. The 2 brands that you fancy also have a below average resale market.

Ya so many, but how many did you verify the details of it? All car parts now are expensive regardless of brand because of our shitty exchange rate, unethical business people who find every opportunity to raise prices and the monopoly of some "industry leaders". If you know where to source own parts, the cost are similar and at times can be lower than the Japanese.

Korean cars from 2010 are equally or better reliability mechanically wise, it is just the perception carried down from the olden days when they started with crap boxes. Their aim is to out-compete the japanese counterparts, so naturally they will strive to punch above their own weight in this field.

This post has been edited by wkc5657: May 26 2017, 11:23 AM

As much as I love how the CX-3 GVC drives, I find it very hard to recommend. Yeah to me it's the most beautiful subcompact crossover, driving dynamics is the best in its class and power is very good,BUT its just not a very practical car. Space is super limited, maintenance would be higher than competitors, mainly due to the 18 inch tires, its not comfortable for long drives AND the biggest problem with it is the price. The GVC facelift is 138k with a 1k rebate now. For that price you can go for a larger higher segment CX-5 or a 7-seater X-trail.

Haven't tested the Subu XV, but just sitting inside can feel its a lot more spacious and practical.

My suggestion to you is to test drive both and see if the CX-3's driving dynamics is that important to you or not.

CX-3:
first glance.... pants wet.
2nd glance at the price... pants dry.
3rd glance at the interior space... ignore.com

Lol, ,CVT , Thirsty engine

Failing brand in Malaysia

Make the right choice

The rule remains true

Cheap thing no good, good thing no cheap

This post has been edited by rcracer: May 26 2017, 01:24 PM

CX3 - first glance, no feeling. Car looks weird. Head big but body and butt so tiny... Awkward design. The M3 so much better looking

TS why not wait for the new Toyota CHR or Honda CRV?

Shud be out soon? Much better looking than CX3

Guys i think will go for xv because have huge discount for crosstrek 25k and very nice and spacious interior

CX-3 backseat is really cramped..... I think only kids are able to sit at the back comfortably. Unless in car there are only you and your wife/gf.

Don't exaggerate mate , it's the same dimensions as a Mazda 2 , I'm average 165 and fit comfortably even behind myself

I 175cm, sit behind is really cramped. my knees already touch the back of front seat already.

maybe this is too much.. still adult can sit, but maybe not as spacious as other SUV, can say this is smallest SUV for its class..

If you can fit but tight is still acceptable , it is not only for children and of course it's not marketed as full sized family SUV

Cx3 back seat is so soft and comfortable just compact

i agree....

im about 170++, foes feel abit tight in it.... maybe i was expecting it yo be bigger on the inside.

is mazda 2

that's one of the problems to me!!!!
i mean you pay so much more, end of the day, its a mazda 2 on stilts (with admittedly a really pretty body). You look at it from far and you get your expectations up, as you walk closer, you realize.... "hmm abit smaller than i thought" and then you open the doors, at that point its just amusing how small it really is!

same go to eclass coupe which use c class chasis ..... but still many buy it

XV is paired with CVT, unfortunately....a very boring gear shifting feel.

XV is a good choice esp given the discounts.
Cx3 is cbu so kinda very expensive for a small interior car

XV with AWD and boxer engine is an enthuasist car. So it has its own special charm however Subaru business is so slow i am not even sure they will be in business in msia in the next few years

CX3, might as well pay a little more get CX5.

But that's my personal opinion

Agree with cx5