2015 Forester 2.0

[evo171]

Anyone torn between forester xt and mazda cx-5?

Nope. I would take fxt in a heartbeat.

[zofz]

Nope. I would take fxt in a heartbeat.

 

Can share why? 

 

I am torn because...

 

XT

1. more powerful, more torque

2. safer

3. more space (boot and rear passengers)

 

CX-5

1. more continental/attas feel

2. better fuel economy

3. better in-car software/entertainment

4. engine easier to service?? (claims by SE)

 

Haven't had a chance to test drive the 2016 forester yet. so cannot quite compare comfort and road noise etc.

 

Any factor to tip the scales?

[sunnymonk]

Anyone torn between forester xt and mazda cx-5?

Absolutely not.

Cx5 more expensive, no electric tailgate, smaller interior and boot space , less power, maintenance same or more expensive.

Only thing cx5 has is better looks.

[evo171]

Can share why?

 

I am torn because...

 

XT

1. more powerful, more torque

2. safer

3. more space (boot and rear passengers)

 

CX-5

1. more continental/attas feel

2. better fuel economy

3. better in-car software/entertainment

4. engine easier to service?? (claims by SE)

 

Haven't had a chance to test drive the 2016 forester yet. so cannot quite compare comfort and road noise etc.

 

Any factor to tip the scales?

Sorry was not specific earlier. Different buyers look for different things. For me, I was looking for a bigger car that had more rear seat space (compared to my jazz).

 

So Forester had the following that win me over:

- more rear seat space,

- more power

- cheaper

- better handling (awd, less body roll when cornering)

 

Have you test drive both cx-5 and the current fxt? The current fxt should already give u a good feel of what to expect. If the current fxt does not tip the scale now, the facelift will not too.

Edited February 6, 2016 by evo171

[Sgmanwtf]

How much is CX5 now compare to FXT which is at 112800?

And if anyone know when the 2016 FXT will be at MI for test drive?

Thks

[evo171]

How much is CX5 now compare to FXT which is at 112800?

And if anyone know when the 2016 FXT will be at MI for test drive?

Thks

Sgcarmart app puts 2.0 at $122888 and premium at $127888.

[Chucky2007]

Can share why?

 

I am torn because...

 

XT

1. more powerful, more torque

2. safer

3. more space (boot and rear passengers)

 

CX-5

1. more continental/attas feel

2. better fuel economy

3. better in-car software/entertainment

4. engine easier to service?? (claims by SE)

 

Haven't had a chance to test drive the 2016 forester yet. so cannot quite compare comfort and road noise etc.

 

Any factor to tip the scales?

I drive a FXT, while my brother drive the CX5 2.5. CX5 cabin is smaller especially the passenger row. Boot is slightly better.

 

Will I take CX5 2.5 over FXT even if they are same price? Nah.. I'll stick to the FXT. And the fact is CX5 is more expensive in singapore as well.

[BenTong]

How much is CX5 now compare to FXT which is at 112800?

And if anyone know when the 2016 FXT will be at MI for test drive?

Thks

FXT FL already in showroom today. Molested by many people.

[7hm]

I would choose a CX-5 2.2 SkyActiv-D... if it wasn't many thousands more than the FXT

[Ozkaki]

i'm on CX-5. handling is good and FC good. passenger seat is less than FXT.

the power is sufficient for me. of course cannot fight with AWD.

 

but servicing at agent is v expensive. however, i think they used v good parts. spark plug is changed only at 100K. engine filter 60k. 

 

Edited February 6, 2016 by Ozkaki

[sunnymonk]

FXT FL already in showroom today. Molested by many people. ððð

 

The upgrade comestic:

 

(1) DRL

(2) adaptive lights

(3) piano trimming

(4) new grilles

 

Overall looks I think better than previous model. Internal trimming and feel much upmarket.

 

Was tempted to sign it but end up signing the Outback.

What made you choose the outback? Just curious..

[BenTong]

What made you choose the outback? Just curious..

Prefer a cruiser. More space. Look and feel more premium. New safety systems (rear vehicle detection system).

 

And now the new Gen traffic light and speed cameras very accurate and everywhere. So not much use for the 3 secs Sprint.

[Tohto]

FXT FL already in showroom today. Molested by many people.

[Sgmanwtf]

FXT FL already in showroom today. Molested by many people. ððð

 

The upgrade comestic:

 

(1) DRL

(2) adaptive lights

(3) piano trimming

(4) new grilles

 

Overall looks I think better than previous model. Internal trimming and feel much upmarket.

 

Was tempted to sign it but end up signing the Outback.

Hey Ben,

Thanks for the heads up.

Shall make a trip down to molest the XT.

I was also looking at outback as well. SE did mentioned that outback 2016 will have some additional whistles such as those u mentioned.

But none of those for XT ah?

 

So how much more was outback?

[BenTong]

How much you got for the Outback?

Pretty hard their pricing. they have a few options depending your needs

 

Listed price : $116.8k 6 bid G

 

(1) $113.8k 6 NG bids

(2) $112.8k 8 NG bids

(3) $114.8k 8 G bids

(4) $113.8k 8 NG bids + 2 years servicing.

 

Think come back to the same thing. More what u are looking for..

[sunnymonk]

Ben, does that mean the outback you got is a refreshed version? Cos I can't remember if the SE told me of the new safety features like rear detection.

[AthlicSky]

Pretty hard their pricing. they have a few options depending your needs

 

Listed price : $116.8k 6 bid G

 

(1) $113.8k 6 NG bids

(2) $112.8k 8 NG bids

(3) $114.8k 8 G bids

(4) $113.8k 8 NG bids + 2 years servicing.

 

Think come back to the same thing. More what u are looking for..

The SE I know can do 114.8k 6 bid guarantee. Really good buy now for guaranteed bid.

Fxt going at 112,800

[BenTong]

Ben, does that mean the outback you got is a refreshed version? Cos I can't remember if the SE told me of the new safety features like rear detection.

this is new compared to the 2015 model they brought to sg