really do not like SUVs. Sedan will still be my next purchase.

1 sedan 1 suv

next gonna be MPV

latest Forester is towards real SUV category already, it is built for family comfort, taller and bigger in size which i prefer handling is opposite of what i like.
The real Forester for me is the wagon like built like during SF/SG series, especially the real STI version with EJ20/25 engine. That era still got some great power & handling beast wagon.

This post has been edited by littlefire: Jun 24 2024, 02:59 PM

Was deciding between the new CRV vs Forester but never got to test drive the Forester. Hence asking.

From what you said, Forester doesn't handle as well as VX. And VX too small in size.

Yes, but for me if compare some C-Segment SUV range, Forester handling, space & safety confirm better than CRV, only loss is dont have turbo engine and maybe for some people cannot accept the design. FYI The latest eyesight system in the Forester is one of the best ADAS in the market.
https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/few-small-...prevention-test

Regarding overall space & score, you can go check carlist SUV battle during 2020 in youtube, the CRV & Forester is the pre-facelift version but overall space, performance (same engine & chassis) should be similar.

Better you go test drive it with your family, FYI before getting Subaru i took my family together to go test drive Honda & Subaru cars from CRV, HRV to Xv & Forester in the end my parents decided to go for Subaru as it did not cause travel sickness, less wobbling in the corners and felt more better stability in overall driving. Usually we ask to test drive different road condition including hill areas, taman roads and highway and decide, tips: take the test drive during weekday as less people during working days/hours.

This post has been edited by littlefire: Jun 25 2024, 09:26 AM

The forester they compared in video is often the 2.5 version.

sedan can o faster (more powerful because lighter), more stable and more comfortable if compared to SUV
also more economical

everyone have preference, some like sedan, some hatch back, some pickups, van or lorry, no right or wrong here.

harder to get in and out

The Forester in the video is the same as Thailand CBU unit, which is only 2.0L N/A.
Those 2.5L or 1.8T usually is AP re-con import, Motor Image Malaysia never bring in officially.

This post has been edited by littlefire: Jun 25 2024, 02:39 PM

Car guys would see their beloved car as an extension of their body and soul.

That is why I discounted the Forester.

Overseas, they were comparing the CRV 1.5T vs Forestor 2.5

In the carlist SUV battle youtube video, it is the local model they are comparing, Carlist is from local Malaysia.
Even local Forester 2.0 N/A also can put a good fight against other SUV in term of overall features.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBw8xDB2kPI

FYI, i got salesman friend regretted as the maintenance is not as cheap as claim. Honda turbo engine got 1 weakness is the service depends on your driving behavior. If driven hard every 6~7k it will come up the service signal, compare to normal N/A engine service interval is 6 months/10k. Besides that, during service they will try to tell you to top up upgrading to different engine oil and other addictive's (this i would recommend to ignore).
Just imagine every 6~7k service, at 20k you need spend 3 times in SC thus why his boss is saying the savings is lppl (all contra back). Unless you drive like very light foot and always on highway cruising at legal speed then might drag to around 10k. Now more & more turbo owners in CRV/Civic/HRV group all ignore the service signal and drag until 10k, really need a lot of luck after warranty ends and for the next potential 2nd hand owners. If you into turbo engine before, engine oil is the most important to help prolong the turbo and engine life and not to be taken lightly.

I prefer hatchback and estate/wagon rather than sedan. Had 2 sedans at one point and it was difficult to fit in big long boxes from Ikea. Not very practical. Right now have 2 sedans and a hatchback. But nowadays it seems like these segment are dying together with sedans. Everyone is jumping to SUVs and cross-overs.

Maybe not to that extreme extent but I know for a fact I sure sayang my cars….

I think a good compromise is a sedan/crossover with the car/ride height around Myvi/Mazda CX 30/Subaru XV is just nice so that it drives more like a sedan but at the same time not too low to get in/out.

Not many options in the market for such cars

I love sedan due to smaller tyre, more economical and very less bodyroll in corner. but in the future dont knowla. I ask my uncle, why his car is all suv, he said his knees no more oil. so he cannot bend his leg anymore. wadepak. I hope I dont kena this type of disease.

If kena this penyakit for sure need to buy suv. if not how to going in & out especially at parking lot. really mampus nia.

This post has been edited by DM52: Jun 25 2024, 11:35 PM

Eat more collagen, fish oil related items and walk/swim more (not running or into extrem sport)
My parents been eating fish oil/collagen stuff for long time (i believe over 10+ years) now over 60+ still no issue with their knees.

sedan premium, vs normal sedan cannot compare.

i said premium like Mazda 3 can fold rear seat, fold front passenger seat, and can fit big box, bicycle.. even said cramp interior.

vios, saga .. also sedan ..

I don't believe in buying a larger vehicle (i.e. SUV) just to cater for those rare occasions where one needs to transport large items back from Ikea.
That's utter nonsense.
Ikea provides delivery service for a small fee. Just use that.