7 seater SUV?

[Hamburger]

mi previous ride is 2nd gen previa ACR30. when time comes 4 a chge, my criteria is: 3rd row seat muz b comfy enuh. most car failed 2 meet my requirement(latest estima included) as my previa is v gd in tis aspect. In e end chose a ody as it is e onli car tat comes close but juz barely

[Arrow]

I actually like Tiguan but it is only a 5 seater.

 

Thanks

[Frozebite]

I mean Touran , it is a 7 seater mpv. It share the same engine as the Golf GT sport and the Jetta 1.4TSI engine

[Ml2spin]

Hi Friends

 

Due to the arrival of a 2nd one, I am considering changing from a sedan to a bigger ride. This will allow me to dump all the necessary baby items and as well as ferry my folks from time to time.

 

Naturally I would think of MPV but those sporty looking ones cannot seems to fit 5 adults and 2 kids comfortably. With that I am referring to Stream and Wish and I dont really like the shape (no offence to current owners) of Odessey, Grandis or Estima.

 

With that thought in mind I will be doing some research on SUV and specifically a 7 seater one. Budget is 100k and below and I dont need a real off roader.

 

Couple of examples I will be looking at are (which I am not sure if there are 7 seater) are:

 

- Forester

- Outlander

- RAV4 LWB

 

Is there any others I can should be looking out for?

 

Regards

 

Have you seriously tried getting your family to test-ride a Wish or Stream?

 

If you don't need to ferry 7 adults for long drives, a Wish or a Stream should work -- the third row isn't super-wide or comfy but average-sized adults should be ok back there.

 

If you need 7 seats and luggage space, then you need a full size MPV like Estima, Alphard, Elysion, Grand Voyager etc.

 

Given a choice of all those mention here, I say Touran Sport -- a bit van-like in shape but got 1.4TSi and DSG, -- just right for a VAGser

[Colin03]

yours is the 2L or 2.5L ?

I read that it's a 4A transmission , how's the FC with the TC engine

 

I am driving a 6 months old 2L , the pick-up is better than those 2 wheel drive 2L saloon . It's a 4A transmission with sports mode if necessary . the f/c is about 9km/l ( I do not keep trach of it).

 

PM to me if you need further info , thanks

 

Rdgs

[Sunny123]

Try Chevrolet Captiva - 7 seater SUV

 

Click for further details

 

http://www.sgcarmart.com/new_cars/newcars_...p?CarCode=10400

[Sgnick]

Naturally I would think of MPV but those sporty looking ones cannot seems to fit 5 adults and 2 kids comfortably. With that I am referring to Stream and Wish and I dont really like the shape (no offence to current owners) of Odessey, Grandis or Estima.

 

If you feel that Stream and Wish cannot seem to fit 5 adults and 2 kids comfortably, why would 7 seater SUVs be better? Are 7 seater SUVs like Captiva, SantaFe, Outlander, Vanguard, Crossroad bigger internally with better leg room bigger more comfortable seats for 7 as compared to Wish/Stream? I always thought that MPVs have better seats for 7 compared to 7seats SUVs.....

 

Also, i admit looks is a personal choice and subjective, but since u r moving to 7 seats for practical reasons (arrival of your 2nd), MPVs like Estima is definitely more practical people carrier with loads of bootspace for your lugguages and golfbags.

Edited September 12, 2008 by Sgnick

[Contax]

thanks for replying , I'm currently doing some research on this model and probably may end up with the used 2~3 year model

[Carbon82]

Friends

 

Thanks for your suggestions.

 

7 seater is a criteria for me.

 

Let me have a look at Exiga, Fortuner, Vanguard and Outlander at the showrooms.

 

Any owners of Mark X-Zios here? Is it bigger than Wish?

 

Keep them coming.

Yes, Mark X Zio is bigger than Wish (length and width is the same as Odyssey). BUT neither Exiga nor this is an SUV (in term of look and spec).

[Carbon82]

best choice FORTUNER, the last row seat can be folded sideway to make space for you. well below $100K

 

one of the biggest SUV on the road, make your present felt

 

Agreed. Santa Fe and Captiva although look relatively big on the outside, but offer limited space in the 3rd row.

[Colin03]

try to source for the 2.0L turbo , will be a much better ride.

 

Rdgs

[Walterkoh]

hi arrow,

if reli die die must get 7 seaters, best is get a mpv.

 

CHEAPER

LOW CONSUMPTION

MORE COMFY

BETTER HANDLING (LOWER CG)

BETTER RESALE IN FUTURE

QUIETER

MORE LIKE CAR DRIVING

 

 

toyota wish

honda stream

chery v5

ford s-max?

honda odyssey

hyundai trajet (if still got stock)

kia carens

mazda 5

mit grandis

nissan lafesta

nissan presage

opel zafira

renault espace

ssangyong stavic

suzuki apv

toyota previa

chrysler voyager

 

of all the above, the lowest price is the chery v5 and the most ex is chrysler voyager and next is the toyota previa

 

[Gary84]

sorry for dbl posting

Edited September 12, 2008 by Gary84

[Gary84]

i tink he mentioned he has a budget of S$100k...Your 3rd proposal seems to be way off the tag...

[Contax]

thank you

[Picanto]

bring your whole family for a test drive. what may looks comfortable may not be suitable. in short, try driving with your full load.

[Contax]

[Razgriz]

agree..