So, have you make up your mind on which to choose?

In my list was VW Tiguan and CRV, however Tiguan HL will only the best choice but out of my budget.

Currently only consider CRV, but not sure to take 2.0 or 1.5tc. Wonder which will be more fuel efficiency?? After read the review here, understand that 2.0 will be under power, so might stick to 1.5tc.

This post has been edited by Cheryl227: Dec 16 2017, 05:09 AM

U should see the vw services fees for 60k km and 120k km from vw Malaysia website.

If it affordable then can proceed with it. Same goes to others vw model cz of the dsg.

My Japanese model major service arr capped at closed to 1k

The tiguan is one handsome looking SUV, it has that German look.
As a owner of a twin charged - supercharged and turbocharged Volkswagen, I can tell you that it's a joyful driving experience. Just press the pedal and it catapults you forwards. Once you've tried the turbo charged route there's no turning back to NA engines.

Sales of Toyota is plummeting here in Malaysia as Toyotas are very underpowered and outdated. No one is buying the corolla and Camry nowadays. If you want Japanese choose Honda but I still think Volkswagen has the edge.

Toyota can remain dead if they keep the same formula.

Turn me off when the so called new Vios 2018 keep using the same Engine and CVT as current model.

Even the awaiting Camry 2018 using a bulb type rear light as others already going into LED

after had a close look & test drive .. now i'm consider either tucson or tiguan CL.

i like the engine power, handling, driving and interior for both.
of coz crv is a winner for interior space but not for the driver.
as for 3008 .. maybe need to wait & see for their improvement in reliability & SC.

Haven't have a look on Tucson. Is it nice to drive and comfortable for rear seat passenger too? I'm just worry the reliability only.

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I owned 2 Pugs b4....and due to that become buddies with my Pug mechanics out of necessities..

So no..its not based on luck...their systems/parts crumble like chipsmore cookies under out hot weather..

Just saying....if any of you do not believe this or think you are damn lucky....no problem....but pls heed this advise...ALWAYS have a 2nd car if you drive a Pug!

Tucson is nice to drive with good handling, performance, comfort & stability.
Rear seat is comfortable too & legroom is good enough for that suv segment.
As for reliability.. Nowadays Korean car are getting better.. Maybe current owner of hyundai can tell more

Yeah, I second that. Always have a 'reliable' car as 2nd / backup. Doesn't matter the brand, but more often than not, and also statistically, it's the Japanese models which is the reliable one.

My jap car has so many accidental problem and it was still drive able with no check engine ligts, any conti cars worth their EUR 0.02 would long time protest and stop beside the road or remain in driveway, refusing to start.

I was been attracted by Peugeot 3008 (2018) interior design. especially the front one , is like the leather cover the driver. But, after google search and forum search, get quite a lot of bad comment about the after sales service of Peugeot malaysia. Plus, the part of the car was hike expensive.
although with the price range below 200k, i really like the design of it. but, it caused me handbrake

Then, i search the Honda CR-V, one thing i don't like is the poor sound insulation.
No doubt, Honda & toyota has good reputation in term of easy to maintain, more affordable price. But, their design really........not really attract me. like this 10 years, the interior design not much change.

Just had a up close and personal with CRV at the showroon without test drive, I found the interior materials feel really... cheap.

1. Faux wood garnish - awful and cheap;
2. Gear shift - cheap, and the button is flimsy, saw in Youtube the button came off;
3. Steering wheel buttons - plasticky and cheap;

But overall, the CRV is one all-rounder and utilitarian SUV.

Volvo XC60.. a used 2014 for real turbo.. not sissy soft turbo

torsion beam

crv is meant to be a cheap suv...

xc90 t8 is the bomb!

you pay for tax n duty... less on the car

consider the Q5 if looking at tiguan. got a 2015/end-2015 unit with 22k on the clock for less than a CL tiguan.

tiguan is nice and practical, if only they brought in the 2.0 turbo.

so far no regrets, cabin is much quieter than my 13yo volvo at 170.

u left out another one...

after u tested all the above..

go test drive this:


Subaru Forester XT

http://www.subaruforester.asia/16my/home/

pricing and specs: http://www.subaru.asia/my/media/buying/inf...st.pdf?id=l2y34

full site: http://www.subaru.asia/my/en/vehicles/fore...pg=introduction

How about Subaru and the Kia Sportage Diesel?

The latest gen Peugeot 3008 has a lot of problems solved from previous gen. It was also long term stressed tested on Malaysian road without any major breakdown.
Besides the interior, the handling prowess is something that is lacking in any Japanese makes.

If not the Peugeot 3008 won't be getting so many major awards:
European Car of the Year 2017
CarBuyer Car of the Year 2017
DieselCar Magazine Car of the Year 2017
DieselCar Magazine Best Medium SUV 2017

And good thing the structural chassis as well as parts used here and Europe are 100% the same. There is no "downgraded" parts used here to lower cost. They only removed certain features to keep the cost below certain bracket, but everything that isn't there you can see with your eyes, not skimped from below the bonnet.

I think the since the current 308 e-thp there was a big change over from the previous Peugeot, a lot of problems related to reliability has been solved. The only thing that still needs catching up is the quality of SC under Naza.
Also recently Peugeot's main group PSA has bought over 51% of Gurun plant. They plan to stay here long term and use the plant for future CKD models. This is good news because it shows long term commitment to the market.

How about Mazda CX5 2.0 GLS ? I just test it. so far so good.