Super7 Turbocharged October 29, 2014 Author Share October 29, 2014 I think that's a Cross Over ... The ground clearance is a bit low to classify as an SUV ... We have floods here too ... 😂 Sgp has lots of jams, a suv can make U-turn illegally crossing over the divider kerb in a bad jam when other saloons cant!! [thumbsup] ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged October 29, 2014 Author Share October 29, 2014 With the higher ground clearance, SUV/Crossover also has a higher change to survive flood. I drove a rental Subaru VX in Hokkaido, it was a really great feeling to drive there - there were many narrow, winding paths and they were mostly gravel or dirt roads... I remembered driving along one such road uphill to a lake observatory point (and saw a fox in the wild along the way!)... Just sharing as sometimes having a SUV does add to the fun of driving in some terrain, and inspires more confidence esp. if it rains as well. However, above is hardly applicable in Singapore context - here you pay much more for less enjoyment, just saying ... Anyone knows if this is also called S-Cross in sgp market? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinyl 5th Gear October 29, 2014 Share October 29, 2014 Anyone knows if this is also called S-Cross in sgp market? S-Cross is Suzuki? XV is Subaru? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear October 29, 2014 Share October 29, 2014 I sat it in last time after we had bak kut teh at Rangoon Rd, still remember the power!! [thumbsup] no lah, "got sound but no go ley" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear October 29, 2014 Share October 29, 2014 SUV is halfway between hardcore 4x4, jeep and stationwagon/estate Crossover is one more step close to stationwagon/estate ie halfway between SUV and Stationwagon/estate?? Some brands just increase the ground clearance of their estate/wagon and call it a crossover! Crossovers are usually, but not always, based on the platform of a sedan/wagon, whereas SUVs have stand-alone platfrom, not shared with the estate/wagon. This just my layman interpretation. Subaru:- the legacy outback can be considered the pioneer of crossover, the forestor is a SUV Suzuki :- S-Cross = Crossover, Vitara = SUV some say a crossover is a soft SUV, and a SUV is a soft off-roader / jeep If I remember correctly, Suzuki Vitara comes with 4WD diff lock so can really go off road, Subaru Forester is only AWD without diff lock. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beehive3783 Turbocharged October 29, 2014 Share October 29, 2014 I saw this at Boon Lay STA few months back. It may look like a pickup truck, but it is as big as a 14 footer truck! talking abt SUVs, yesterday i saw a huge black colored police armored truck... looks brand new n super rugged... v high ground clearance... anyone knows wat it is? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virage 1st Gear October 29, 2014 Share October 29, 2014 SUV is halfway between hardcore 4x4, jeep and stationwagon/estate Crossover is one more step close to stationwagon/estate ie halfway between SUV and Stationwagon/estate?? Some brands just increase the ground clearance of their estate/wagon and call it a crossover! Crossovers are usually, but not always, based on the platform of a sedan/wagon, whereas SUVs have stand-alone platfrom, not shared with the estate/wagon. This just my layman interpretation. Subaru:- the legacy outback can be considered the pioneer of crossover, the forestor is a SUV Suzuki :- S-Cross = Crossover, Vitara = SUV some say a crossover is a soft SUV, and a SUV is a soft off-roader / jeep You made a good point about the platform sharing for crossover... I always thought: 1) it should be based on size (eg. Audi Q3 is crossover, Q5 is SUV) 2) with crossover, the car is still mostly meant for tarmac roads and there is usually at least one non-4WD variant (this is true with Q3 as well) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qpik Supercharged October 29, 2014 Share October 29, 2014 SUV is halfway between hardcore 4x4, jeep and stationwagon/estate Crossover is one more step close to stationwagon/estate ie halfway between SUV and Stationwagon/estate?? Some brands just increase the ground clearance of their estate/wagon and call it a crossover! Crossovers are usually, but not always, based on the platform of a sedan/wagon, whereas SUVs have stand-alone platfrom, not shared with the estate/wagon. This just my layman interpretation. Subaru:- the legacy outback can be considered the pioneer of crossover, the forestor is a SUV Suzuki :- S-Cross = Crossover, Vitara = SUV some say a crossover is a soft SUV, and a SUV is a soft off-roader / jeep Tks so now vehicles also very fusion. Looks like a hatch but with higher grd clearance r called xover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged October 29, 2014 Author Share October 29, 2014 I saw this at Boon Lay STA few months back. It may look like a pickup truck, but it is as big as a 14 footer truck! This is huge!! Meant for American market. It may have a 6 or 7 litres V8 engine. Good for tradesmen. Or those who need it to tow a boat or caravan. Or just terrorise the neighborhood. Hahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged October 29, 2014 Author Share October 29, 2014 If I remember correctly, Suzuki Vitara comes with 4WD diff lock so can really go off road, Subaru Forester is only AWD without diff lock. Yes. Btw my bro had an old gen Suzuki Jimny before, he had to stop the car n engage diff lock manually thru something near the wheel hub. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged October 29, 2014 Author Share October 29, 2014 S-Cross is Suzuki? XV is Subaru? Thanks. I've got them mixed up. Checked the S-Cross yesterday at AD showroom, it looks good. Two versions, AWD, or 2WD. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged October 29, 2014 Author Share October 29, 2014 no lah, "got sound but no go ley" MGG! :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVT Supercharged October 30, 2014 Share October 30, 2014 Thanks. I've got them mixed up. Checked the S-Cross yesterday at AD showroom, it looks good. Two versions, AWD, or 2WD. Seems like you are seriously looking to upgrade your current ride. Or perhaps getting a second car for beach run ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum 5th Gear October 30, 2014 Share October 30, 2014 (edited) Sgp has lots of jams, a suv can make U-turn illegally crossing over the divider kerb in a bad jam when other saloons cant!! [thumbsup] nowadays most of SUVs FWD and equiped saloons' tyresonly, don't think it can cross over the divider kerb Edited October 30, 2014 by Quantum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged October 30, 2014 Author Share October 30, 2014 Seems like you are seriously looking to upgrade your current ride. Or perhaps getting a second car for beach run ? Window shopping, high COE, not time to even think of buying [sweatdrop] I dont owe LTA that I have to pay such prices. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged October 30, 2014 Author Share October 30, 2014 nowadays most of SUVs FWD and equiped saloons' tyresonly, don't think it can cross over the divider kerb Upgrade!! but as long as the ground clearance is good, any tyre will do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear October 30, 2014 Share October 30, 2014 Yes. Btw my bro had an old gen Suzuki Jimny before, he had to stop the car n engage diff lock manually thru something near the wheel hub. The Vitara has a another lever next to the Gear level to lock the diff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoonz 4th Gear October 30, 2014 Share October 30, 2014 yah, after all the "mod" getting only 5+ to 6+ km/L The Trajet itself is extremely unpowered with the small 2.0L engine... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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