i'm looking to buy a new car, i shortlisted these few cars

Altis 1.8, Subaru XV, Proton x70, Mazda CX-5, and Civic 2022. I've test drove most, except for CX-5(mid-spec, high spec way above my budget already) and Civic 2022.

My requirements are fairly simple, I need space for family (not big, currently 3 adults, and maybe 1 kid in the future), daily work commuting of about 30km per trip, and some outstation traveling for holiday (this is before pandemic, so probably will resume this after pandemic is eased).

What I am looking at for this new car

1. reliability, this is why a pre-owned passat did not get shortlisted even though a pre-owned is somewhere 120k
2. good driving experience on highway, I'm currently driving a myvi 1.5 and i really hate the feeling on highway when traveling even at 130km/h, so my new car i'm expecting it to be firm and stable at those speed with good nvh, i've tested City and Vios and both doesn't satisfy me for this, this is why i am looking at Seg C, or even Seg D.
3. fuel consumption, i know i can't compare this with my current myvi, but i don't want a fuel guzzler at the end of the day that creates a hole in my pocket.
appreciate any comments and suggestions.

i'm looking to buy a new car, i shortlisted these few cars

Altis 1.8, Subaru XV, Proton x70, Mazda CX-5, and Civic 2022. I've test drove most, except for CX-5(mid-spec, high spec way above my budget already) and Civic 2022.

My requirements are fairly simple, I need space for family (not big, currently 3 adults, and maybe 1 kid in the future), daily work commuting of about 30km per trip, and some outstation traveling for holiday (this is before pandemic, so probably will resume this after pandemic is eased).

What I am looking at for this new car

1. reliability, this is why a pre-owned passat did not get shortlisted even though a pre-owned is somewhere 120k
2. good driving experience on highway, I'm currently driving a myvi 1.5 and i really hate the feeling on highway when traveling even at 130km/h, so my new car i'm expecting it to be firm and stable at those speed with good nvh, i've tested City and Vios and both doesn't satisfy me for this, this is why i am looking at Seg C, or even Seg D.
3. fuel consumption, i know i can't compare this with my current myvi, but i don't want a fuel guzzler at the end of the day that creates a hole in my pocket.
appreciate any comments and suggestions.

forester now got 30k discount although a bit ugly. its big enough to fit 5 adults

forester now got 30k discount although a bit ugly. its big enough to fit 5 adults

I test drove the forester on the same day after XV, man the car feels like sampan when going thru uneven road which i don't know why

Overall on your list Forester have good visibility compare to other,modern uncle looks exterior if you have very good diy mechanic skills can order part directly from japan without via local Subaru after out of warranty

Is okay go for turbo variant, as usual most driver afraid of boxer legendary issue, but if you like it can maintain it won't be issue

before this i didn't research much on subaru, what's with boxer legendary issue ?

Most common issue if you search at google

Subaru uses the Boxer engine which has a horizontal design and pistons lay flat in the cylinder. When the engine is turned off, the fluids tend to pool next to the head gaskets instead of draining, and over time acids in the fluids eat away at the seals. The gaskets deteriorate and oil and coolant fluids start leaking

If you not a Subaru master race  just avoid about it,

Well, i am driving the 1st gen of Xv using FB20 engine. Already over 6 years with 170k, with proper maintenance no issue with the head gaskets. Some member also over 200k without issues. If your saying the previous old EJ generation, maybe yes but that also been solve with new gasket design & material change. You need to ask real owner or mechanic which deal Subaru cars to know. 

nice info sharing there, I'm actually slightly leaning towards xv after test driving one. But I heard there will be a facelift coming soon ?

Overall on your list Forester have good visibility compare to other,modern uncle looks exterior if you have very good diy mechanic skills can order part directly from japan without via local Subaru after out of warranty

Is okay go for turbo variant, as usual most driver afraid of boxer legendary issue, but if you like it can maintain it won't be issue

I dont recall the official dealer bring in Turbo version of Forester. Unless if you say AP car dealer then it would be different story all together.