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acesinghit wrote:Saw that the new Hilux has "officially" arrived in the country through the TTTL dealership. They cleared what appears to be the first shipment last night. Of course the drivers piloting these pickups didn't display any restraint with brand new yet to be purchased vehicles since some did not hesitate to peel back tyres with hard launches and taking corners pretty hard. Not too mention its straight line speed testing on the beetham while the hazard lights were on.
Pricing prediction:
double cab 4x4 auto, leather, 2.8td with full RAJA spec - $350k intro price?
acesinghit wrote:Saw that the new Hilux has "officially" arrived in the country through the TTTL dealership. They cleared what appears to be the first shipment last night. Of course the drivers piloting these pickups didn't display any restraint with brand new yet to be purchased vehicles since some did not hesitate to peel back tyres with hard launches and taking corners pretty hard. Not too mention its straight line speed testing on the beetham while the hazard lights were on.
Pricing prediction:
double cab 4x4 auto, leather, 2.8td with full RAJA spec - $350k intro price?
damieG82 wrote:mrpetro wrote:Good morning I need some advice please. I like three vehicles, the ASX, the SPORTAGE & TUSCON. What I want to know is which one best all round. I'm looking for good fuel consumption, great handling, cargo space, comfort and power. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
WRT comfort and power, they're all pretty much on par with one another. Handling wise, the Sportage/Tucson are competent at best. I haven't driven an ASX but given it's Lancer roots, I would want to rate it higher than the Korean pair with their Elantra/Cerato roots, which aren't exactly known for handling prowess.
In terms of fuel economy, I'm sure the ASX win hands down... nothing beats a CVT for this, barring a tranny with 7 or more gears. Engine revs remain extremely low even at highway speeds and the ASX has 6 manual mode "gears" to choose from, which are selectable via paddle shifters, something the Koreans do not offer... they do have shift lever operated tiptronic though.
I have one huge criticism for the Sportage/Tucson though, and it has to do with their brakes... they are the WORST I have ever used in a modern car. I'm not sure if the servo size is too small, but the power assistance under braking is grossly inadequate and leaves you extremely panicked in emergency situations, wondering if you'll stop before plowing through the obstruction ahead. Worse yet, when descending steep grades, even under full braking you actually feel the pads skip along the discs, as if they aren't biting and gripping hard enough. This too is quite unnerving as you could imagine. It's a the only downside to an otherwise good and reliable vehicle. Having owned one I won't buy another only for this reason... it's that bad! Waiting to see if the system in the new model was improved. You eventually get accustomed to it and drive to suit, but therein lies the problem... the limits of the car are far lower than the average driver's own, which makes the driving experience a total buzz kill or a suicide mission if you decide to go fast... take your pick.
damieG82 wrote:mrpetro wrote:Good morning I need some advice please. I like three vehicles, the ASX, the SPORTAGE & TUSCON. What I want to know is which one best all round. I'm looking for good fuel consumption, great handling, cargo space, comfort and power. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
WRT comfort and power, they're all pretty much on par with one another. Handling wise, the Sportage/Tucson are competent at best. I haven't driven an ASX but given it's Lancer roots, I would want to rate it higher than the Korean pair with their Elantra/Cerato roots, which aren't exactly known for handling prowess.
In terms of fuel economy, I'm sure the ASX win hands down... nothing beats a CVT for this, barring a tranny with 7 or more gears. Engine revs remain extremely low even at highway speeds and the ASX has 6 manual mode "gears" to choose from, which are selectable via paddle shifters, something the Koreans do not offer... they do have shift lever operated tiptronic though.
I have one huge criticism for the Sportage/Tucson though, and it has to do with their brakes... they are the WORST I have ever used in a modern car. I'm not sure if the servo size is too small, but the power assistance under braking is grossly inadequate and leaves you extremely panicked in emergency situations, wondering if you'll stop before plowing through the obstruction ahead. Worse yet, when descending steep grades, even under full braking you actually feel the pads skip along the discs, as if they aren't biting and gripping hard enough. This too is quite unnerving as you could imagine. It's a the only downside to an otherwise good and reliable vehicle. Having owned one I won't buy another only for this reason... it's that bad! Waiting to see if the system in the new model was improved. You eventually get accustomed to it and drive to suit, but therein lies the problem... the limits of the car are far lower than the average driver's own, which makes the driving experience a total buzz kill or a suicide mission if you decide to go fast... take your pick.
damieG82 wrote:mrpetro wrote:Good morning I need some advice please. I like three vehicles, the ASX, the SPORTAGE & TUSCON. What I want to know is which one best all round. I'm looking for good fuel consumption, great handling, cargo space, comfort and power. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
WRT comfort and power, they're all pretty much on par with one another. Handling wise, the Sportage/Tucson are competent at best. I haven't driven an ASX but given it's Lancer roots, I would want to rate it higher than the Korean pair with their Elantra/Cerato roots, which aren't exactly known for handling prowess.
In terms of fuel economy, I'm sure the ASX win hands down... nothing beats a CVT for this, barring a tranny with 7 or more gears. Engine revs remain extremely low even at highway speeds and the ASX has 6 manual mode "gears" to choose from, which are selectable via paddle shifters, something the Koreans do not offer... they do have shift lever operated tiptronic though.
I have one huge criticism for the Sportage/Tucson though, and it has to do with their brakes... they are the WORST I have ever used in a modern car. I'm not sure if the servo size is too small, but the power assistance under braking is grossly inadequate and leaves you extremely panicked in emergency situations, wondering if you'll stop before plowing through the obstruction ahead. Worse yet, when descending steep grades, even under full braking you actually feel the pads skip along the discs, as if they aren't biting and gripping hard enough. This too is quite unnerving as you could imagine. It's a the only downside to an otherwise good and reliable vehicle. Having owned one I won't buy another only for this reason... it's that bad! Waiting to see if the system in the new model was improved. You eventually get accustomed to it and drive to suit, but therein lies the problem... the limits of the car are far lower than the average driver's own, which makes the driving experience a total buzz kill or a suicide mission if you decide to go fast... take your pick.
tiger balm wrote:damieG82 wrote:mrpetro wrote:Good morning I need some advice please. I like three vehicles, the ASX, the SPORTAGE & TUSCON. What I want to know is which one best all round. I'm looking for good fuel consumption, great handling, cargo space, comfort and power. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
WRT comfort and power, they're all pretty much on par with one another. Handling wise, the Sportage/Tucson are competent at best. I haven't driven an ASX but given it's Lancer roots, I would want to rate it higher than the Korean pair with their Elantra/Cerato roots, which aren't exactly known for handling prowess.
In terms of fuel economy, I'm sure the ASX win hands down... nothing beats a CVT for this, barring a tranny with 7 or more gears. Engine revs remain extremely low even at highway speeds and the ASX has 6 manual mode "gears" to choose from, which are selectable via paddle shifters, something the Koreans do not offer... they do have shift lever operated tiptronic though.
I have one huge criticism for the Sportage/Tucson though, and it has to do with their brakes... they are the WORST I have ever used in a modern car. I'm not sure if the servo size is too small, but the power assistance under braking is grossly inadequate and leaves you extremely panicked in emergency situations, wondering if you'll stop before plowing through the obstruction ahead. Worse yet, when descending steep grades, even under full braking you actually feel the pads skip along the discs, as if they aren't biting and gripping hard enough. This too is quite unnerving as you could imagine. It's a the only downside to an otherwise good and reliable vehicle. Having owned one I won't buy another only for this reason... it's that bad! Waiting to see if the system in the new model was improved. You eventually get accustomed to it and drive to suit, but therein lies the problem... the limits of the car are far lower than the average driver's own, which makes the driving experience a total buzz kill or a suicide mission if you decide to go fast... take your pick.
Agree with everything said here! I have the Basic model 2014 Sportage. Braking suddenly leaves you very panicked. Sometimes, even when I'm braking long in advance the brakes aren't "catching". This maybe due the the new front brakes they replaced at my last service though-not sure, the last set seemed better under regular braking conditions.
Other than that, the Sportage (basic model) gives u value for money
acesinghit wrote:Saw that the new Hilux has "officially" arrived in the country through the TTTL dealership. They cleared what appears to be the first shipment last night. Of course the drivers piloting these pickups didn't display any restraint with brand new yet to be purchased vehicles since some did not hesitate to peel back tyres with hard launches and taking corners pretty hard. Not too mention its straight line speed testing on the beetham while the hazard lights were on.
Pricing prediction:
double cab 4x4 auto, leather, 2.8td with full RAJA spec - $350k intro price?
Allergic2BunnyEars wrote:tiger balm wrote:damieG82 wrote:mrpetro wrote:Good morning I need some advice please. I like three vehicles, the ASX, the SPORTAGE & TUSCON. What I want to know is which one best all round. I'm looking for good fuel consumption, great handling, cargo space, comfort and power. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
WRT comfort and power, they're all pretty much on par with one another. Handling wise, the Sportage/Tucson are competent at best. I haven't driven an ASX but given it's Lancer roots, I would want to rate it higher than the Korean pair with their Elantra/Cerato roots, which aren't exactly known for handling prowess.
In terms of fuel economy, I'm sure the ASX win hands down... nothing beats a CVT for this, barring a tranny with 7 or more gears. Engine revs remain extremely low even at highway speeds and the ASX has 6 manual mode "gears" to choose from, which are selectable via paddle shifters, something the Koreans do not offer... they do have shift lever operated tiptronic though.
I have one huge criticism for the Sportage/Tucson though, and it has to do with their brakes... they are the WORST I have ever used in a modern car. I'm not sure if the servo size is too small, but the power assistance under braking is grossly inadequate and leaves you extremely panicked in emergency situations, wondering if you'll stop before plowing through the obstruction ahead. Worse yet, when descending steep grades, even under full braking you actually feel the pads skip along the discs, as if they aren't biting and gripping hard enough. This too is quite unnerving as you could imagine. It's a the only downside to an otherwise good and reliable vehicle. Having owned one I won't buy another only for this reason... it's that bad! Waiting to see if the system in the new model was improved. You eventually get accustomed to it and drive to suit, but therein lies the problem... the limits of the car are far lower than the average driver's own, which makes the driving experience a total buzz kill or a suicide mission if you decide to go fast... take your pick.
Agree with everything said here! I have the Basic model 2014 Sportage. Braking suddenly leaves you very panicked. Sometimes, even when I'm braking long in advance the brakes aren't "catching". This maybe due the the new front brakes they replaced at my last service though-not sure, the last set seemed better under regular braking conditions.
Other than that, the Sportage (basic model) gives u value for money
New vehicles can come with settings levels for how much brake assistance is provided from weak to strong for example. Might want to let the dealer check the coding on your vehicle and set it to strong.
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Allergic2BunnyEars wrote:tiger balm wrote:damieG82 wrote:mrpetro wrote:Good morning I need some advice please. I like three vehicles, the ASX, the SPORTAGE & TUSCON. What I want to know is which one best all round. I'm looking for good fuel consumption, great handling, cargo space, comfort and power. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
WRT comfort and power, they're all pretty much on par with one another. Handling wise, the Sportage/Tucson are competent at best. I haven't driven an ASX but given it's Lancer roots, I would want to rate it higher than the Korean pair with their Elantra/Cerato roots, which aren't exactly known for handling prowess.
In terms of fuel economy, I'm sure the ASX win hands down... nothing beats a CVT for this, barring a tranny with 7 or more gears. Engine revs remain extremely low even at highway speeds and the ASX has 6 manual mode "gears" to choose from, which are selectable via paddle shifters, something the Koreans do not offer... they do have shift lever operated tiptronic though.
I have one huge criticism for the Sportage/Tucson though, and it has to do with their brakes... they are the WORST I have ever used in a modern car. I'm not sure if the servo size is too small, but the power assistance under braking is grossly inadequate and leaves you extremely panicked in emergency situations, wondering if you'll stop before plowing through the obstruction ahead. Worse yet, when descending steep grades, even under full braking you actually feel the pads skip along the discs, as if they aren't biting and gripping hard enough. This too is quite unnerving as you could imagine. It's a the only downside to an otherwise good and reliable vehicle. Having owned one I won't buy another only for this reason... it's that bad! Waiting to see if the system in the new model was improved. You eventually get accustomed to it and drive to suit, but therein lies the problem... the limits of the car are far lower than the average driver's own, which makes the driving experience a total buzz kill or a suicide mission if you decide to go fast... take your pick.
Agree with everything said here! I have the Basic model 2014 Sportage. Braking suddenly leaves you very panicked. Sometimes, even when I'm braking long in advance the brakes aren't "catching". This maybe due the the new front brakes they replaced at my last service though-not sure, the last set seemed better under regular braking conditions.
Other than that, the Sportage (basic model) gives u value for money
New vehicles can come with settings levels for how much brake assistance is provided from weak to strong for example. Might want to let the dealer check the coding on your vehicle and set it to strong.
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lol @ this interior. it looks like they gave different people specific sections to design, and then just put all togethergastly369 wrote:.
drchaos wrote:People will still need these vehicles to wok dey garden, carry tiles, thinset and building material.
The only people that would stop buying are the posers
drchaos wrote:People will still need these vehicles to wok dey garden, carry tiles, thinset and building material.
The only people that would stop buying are the posers
tourniquet wrote:lol @ this interior. it looks like they gave different people specific sections to design, and then just put all togethergastly369 wrote:.
seen a few of them at M. rampersad, surprised I haven't seen any on the road yet.
greggle71 wrote:Question, which is more environmentally friendly, premium gasoline or clean diesel?
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