mistergoh 2nd Gear July 20, 2018 Share July 20, 2018 merc GLA is almost at the same price range. i.e. $148888 to be exact. But it is only expected to reach our shore in Jan/Feb. Agree with u, x1 is a no-no unless u are a badge whore. CRV and Harrier is a good fight. But if you do not need 7 seaters, Harrier get my vote. 2.0L turbo vs 1.5L T. sorry, GLA180 is 143888. close fight ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contipro 5th Gear July 20, 2018 Share July 20, 2018 I think Honda is always being a bit more expensive among its Japanese Peer s (Toyota/Nissan/..etc)..However i feel that Mazda is currently is getting more expensive with its push towards luxury. generally honda is more expensive because we are really paying for the design, suspension setup and handling package done by honda. example honda civic have consistent apply multilink or Jade with double wishbone.. except the HRV/Vezel which i think is a waste when honda decided to use City platform (elongate it) + torsion beam rear suspension setup. also the honda steering feel & response are second best (not dare say no.1) among all Japan & korea brand. other maker toyota, nissan, hyundai, kia and etc use only torsion beam rear suspension which saving alot of $$. But we did not see the cost saved is pass down to consumer. and steering feel is the worse for korea made, but i have see some improvement coming in lately.But there is still more room to improve. So some buyer who really look into the details will appreciate and willing to pay more. some type of group will only look at brand, and some type of group will look at the price and some type of group will look at the gadget 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACH Supersonic July 21, 2018 Share July 21, 2018 Today's advertisement in ST. Demo Units selling from SGD127,999. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MQX87511 5th Gear July 21, 2018 Share July 21, 2018 (edited) don't understand why the 5 seat model only 2 airbags , is the airbag so costly meh? Edited July 21, 2018 by MQX87511 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
therock Supersonic July 21, 2018 Share July 21, 2018 don't understand why the 5 seat model only 2 airbags , is the airbag so costly meh? Lowers the selling price bro.. Many Honda cars feature twin airbags only to lower costs.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes187 3rd Gear July 21, 2018 Share July 21, 2018 don't understand why the 5 seat model only 2 airbags , is the airbag so costly meh? I asked the SE the same question when I was there. Her reply: "If specs too good no one will buy the 7 seater." 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MQX87511 5th Gear July 21, 2018 Share July 21, 2018 (edited) Lowers the selling price bro.. Many Honda cars feature twin airbags only to lower costs.. should not compromise safety equipped to lower price, keep 6 or 7 airbags to lower price just remove those useless features such as "Honda-sensing ", Auto Hold, Sun roof, auto tailgate, LED day-light...etc, Edited July 21, 2018 by MQX87511 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACH Supersonic July 21, 2018 Share July 21, 2018 should not compromise safety equipped to lower price, keep 6 or 7 airbags to lower price just remove those useless features such as "Honda-sensing ", Auto Hold, Sun roof, auto tailgate, LED day-light...etc, But some people would rather pay more for leather seats than more airbags. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerNg_185295 6th Gear July 22, 2018 Share July 22, 2018 a 7 seater for me is good to have n is not a must have... I like the engine of the harrier n the interior is much quieter than CRV but the exterior look n interior layout of the harrier is so outdated... had seen the x-trail n pricing is the cheapest n it has 360 view camera which make parking so much easier but the engine is rather weak :( You want cheap, but complain engine weak. Are you really ready financially to own a 7 seater? Tough question for u 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
therock Supersonic July 22, 2018 Share July 22, 2018 7 seater for the price of the x trail with a better engine and a full suite of safety features? Yes it exists: Skoda Kodiaq ! Roomy, well built, full featured and drive well too. Much lighter than the competition too. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheefarn 5th Gear July 23, 2018 Share July 23, 2018 You want cheap, but complain engine weak. Are you really ready financially to own a 7 seater? Tough question for u That guy can always get a used Toyota Avanza... 1.5L Daihatsu Extol chassis that can sit 7 wor...whether u can squeeze into the 3rd row in another qns... A rare gem because few if any modern cars these days needs their engine to spin at 3600rpm @ 100km/h in overdrive gear... http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=735934&DL=1189 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mengchain 1st Gear August 6, 2018 Share August 6, 2018 Just wondering if it is possible to install a inner door handle on the B pillar on the CRV to aid with the entering and exiting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weewee1976 3rd Gear August 6, 2018 Share August 6, 2018 Just wondering if it is possible to install a inner door handle on the B pillar on the CRV to aid with the entering and exiting. I've explored the idea for my current Mazda 5 before (but never carried out the plan). Some cutting of the B-pillar plastic and drilling on the metal frame may be required as the handle needs to be attached to the metal frame of the car in order for it to be secure. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mengchain 1st Gear August 6, 2018 Share August 6, 2018 I've explored the idea for my current Mazda 5 before (but never carried out the plan). Some cutting of the B-pillar plastic and drilling on the metal frame may be required as the handle needs to be attached to the metal frame of the car in order for it to be secure. I see.. What is the reason for you not going through with the idea? Due to cost or massive "makeover" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weewee1976 3rd Gear August 7, 2018 Share August 7, 2018 I see.. What is the reason for you not going through with the idea? Due to cost or massive "makeover" Too much of a hassle to do it although can just find any installer to do it. Handle is a good to have, not really a must have for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_crl032 6th Gear August 13, 2018 Share August 13, 2018 I think Honda is always being a bit more expensive among its Japanese Peer s (Toyota/Nissan/..etc)..However i feel that Mazda is currently is getting more expensive with its push towards luxury. Hi MengChain, 115k for 2.0l CX5 basic and 9k more for upgraded version with safety features etc. vs 130k for CRV without much safety features but running cost of 1.5L Turbo of CRV and OMV puts this to be about the same. Exterior arguably going both ways but interior of CRV cannot be compared to CX5. Cheers, Richard 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weewee1976 3rd Gear August 13, 2018 Share August 13, 2018 Hi MengChain, 115k for 2.0l CX5 basic and 9k more for upgraded version with safety features etc. vs 130k for CRV without much safety features but running cost of 1.5L Turbo of CRV and OMV puts this to be about the same. Exterior arguably going both ways but interior of CRV cannot be compared to CX5. Cheers, Richard That's because the 2L CX-5 doesn't have VES surcharge while CR-V has $10k surcharge. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_crl032 6th Gear August 13, 2018 Share August 13, 2018 That's because the 2L CX-5 doesn't have VES surcharge while CR-V has $10k surcharge.Hi weewee, Noted and tks. Btw, cx5 std is corrected at 116.8k instead. Cheers. Richard ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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