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Title: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: watchmanu on August 18, 2011, 01:38:21 PM
Hi to all MWF members,

Soon would like to get a new SUV for me and my family, i already shortlisted 3 SUV as below,

1) 2010 Honda CRV
2) 2011 Kia sportage
3) 2011 Hyundai Tucson

any members currently driving above shortlisted SUV please share the pro and con with me, thank you very much.  :Cheers:
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: hanz079 on August 18, 2011, 01:54:21 PM
I did not own any of the SUVs you have listed but I have test drove all 3.
I was looking for an SUV as well a couple of months back but ended up with a Hyundai Sonata.
After sales services are based on brands of cars that I owned... a Civic, a Vios and a Hyundai Sonata.
These are all my own observations.

Honda CRV:
Pros
- Good resale value. (see my sig, it applies here as well)
- Well known brand.
Cons
- 2.0 Single cam engine underpowered.
- Old archaic gearbox.
- So so after sales service.
- Design is subjective but I don't feel it.

Kia Sportage:
Pros
- Killer design.
- Value for money (push button start stop and sunroof)
- Powerful Twincam DVVT Engine (same one in the Tucson and my Sonata)
- 6 Speed Gearbox
Cons
- I have no idea on the after sales service but heard it is bad.
- Low resale value
- Public perception on Korean automobiles.

Hyundai Tucson:
Pros
- Killer and smashing design.
- Value for money (push button start stop and sunroof)
- Powerful Twincam DVVT Engine (same one in the Sportage and my Sonata)
- 6 Speed Gearbox
- Sime Darby Motor is the franchise holder and their service is good enough for me.
Cons
- Low resale value
- Public perception on Korean automobiles.

The Korean automobiles are surely coming.
The same way the Korean Electrical and Electronics took over the world.
I have no doubt that the majority of people at least owned a Samsung or LG appliances or Audio Visual Equipment.

But in the end, it's your money and you will be driving the car, test drive all 3 and let your heart choose...
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: chrisyen on August 18, 2011, 02:17:09 PM
honda service center rated the best service in malaysia, follow by toyota and nissan...
even better than those german made!!!
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: takashi78 on August 18, 2011, 03:02:18 PM
CRV i thought comes with the 2.0 iVtec engine twin cam? Or maybe the changed it for the new one not too sure.

I test drove the Hyundai, very noisy under full acceleration.

But i agree, now for the same price or cheaper, no one can beat the Koreans in terms of option they have on the car.
Looks Koreans win now also.

Resale value very personal, some care some dont.
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: siodee on August 18, 2011, 03:41:17 PM
I will go with Kia Sportage among these 3, CRV is top on the stolen list, obviously you dont wan to leave Roli or Pam in the car and missing altogether  ;D
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: hanz079 on August 18, 2011, 03:43:49 PM
You should try the Honda Service Center in Sabah...
Long wait time for a routine lube change.
And the brand Honda may be established but mine came with 3 manufacturing defect.
One one the interior panels...
One on my brakes... it vibrates when I press on the brake pedal... and this is not the ABS as I was only going 60km/h
Took them 3 months to find that my brakes were faulty.
And the door seals just fell down...
Like I said, these are my personal experience with my Honda Civic.

And Peter is right, Hyundai Tucson and Sonata's sound insulation can be better.

And Honda CRV's engine is still the single cam iVtec unit... low on torque...
The same engine is used in the Honda Accord 2.0...
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: watchmanu on August 18, 2011, 04:34:56 PM
current on the road price for below SUV

1) 2010 Honda CRV - RM149,980
2) 2011 Kia sportage - RM138,888
3) 2011 Hyundai Tucson - RM135,052

which will be worth for the money?  ::)
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: Sid Vicious on August 18, 2011, 05:28:11 PM
i'd go for the Honda  :thumbsup:

But I'm bias cause I had two and now both sold :)
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: jacky8888 on August 19, 2011, 10:03:12 AM
I would go for Kia sportage. The design as per Hanz is killer.. Bang for bucks...
My mom is driving a CRV. Nothing fancy.
Hyundai Tucson is so so only.....
And I agree with Chris that Honda service center is the best japanese service center compare to Toyota and Nissan.
IMHO I think Merc service center is still the BEST among all....
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: hanz079 on August 19, 2011, 10:18:27 AM
current on the road price for below SUV

1) 2010 Honda CRV - RM149,980
2) 2011 Kia sportage - RM138,888
3) 2011 Hyundai Tucson - RM135,052

which will be worth for the money?  ::)
The prices you quoted for the Sportage and Tucson is not high spec, so you dun get the push button engine start stop, keyless entry, sunroof, electronic seat adjustment for driver and leather interior.
If I remember correctly, the Korean makes are only cheaper by 4-6k...
Regarding the Honda service centre, I guess my case is specific in Sabah as there are only 1 authorized service centre for the whole of Sabah!!! Imagine that!!!
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: terrenceterrence on August 19, 2011, 10:56:55 AM
wah business opportunity..... get appointed as Honda authorised service centre in Sabah!!!
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: Peiseh on August 19, 2011, 12:26:37 PM
Don't expect to have good resale value for Korean made cars. These cars are actually pretty cheap if not for the various taxes and requirement that the government imposed to protect the national cars.
Then again, if you are the person who will sell off the car in about 2-3 years' time and looking highly on resale value, any Japanese made car will do better than the Koreans.

At some point, these cheap Koreans cars are required to be sold at a certain prestige price because the government feared that the Koreans may "dump" their cheap cars over here.
So, with ample profit margin available, Koreans were able to put in more optional items as standards in their cars sold here while still satisfying the government's requirement.

Anyway, with the way how the prices of cars are in Malaysia, there's not much choices for a lower than RM150K SUV.



Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: lilpronaz on August 20, 2011, 07:24:12 AM
IMO buying a car is just like buying a watch. Why are some brands cheaper than the others even though it comes with a host of complications (in the case of cars, gadgets and gizmos)? Cos of quality and finishing.

It's true that the Korean made are impressive but does look define quality. Is it because the Japanese are using parts of higher quality? Are German make expensive because of killer design or simply because of the quality and finishing? Just like buying watches, you need to do some research in this aspect.

The same goes for resale value. It's simple economics. All cars depreciate. Some more some less. It's your choice since it's not an object for investment. Buy what you like.
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: chrisyen on August 20, 2011, 07:54:07 AM
The crv power sucks!!!

High resale value, gd finishing....  + gd service also no use!!! Lol

bcoz driving experience is everday, service just once in a months...

If can afford santa fe is great! Geng!!!

Lol
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: hanz079 on August 20, 2011, 08:08:10 AM
Santa Fe have yet to get the new Hyundai's Fluidic Sculpture Design... but I admit the Engine and Transmission Combo is "Geng"... Europeans and Americans have actually embraced Korean makes but Malaysians are a difficult lot to please though...  ;D
Kia Sorenta have been updated with the schreyer design so it should be a good buy as well.... It's santa fe's twin brother...
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: Sid Vicious on August 20, 2011, 06:10:49 PM
Zitan: Must be a bit more positive...it ain't all to bad  ;D If its just getting A to B then get a cheap one, if you want a bit more then pay a bit more  ;D. I note over here, car is cheap, people not necessarily have money to pay for it and to fix problem very expensive, at least spare part is fairly ok back home and labor is fairly ok too ;D...no hard feelings mate  :Cheers:

BTW, the Honda  :thumbsup: that's my vote
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: mnazri.tan on August 20, 2011, 07:22:32 PM
power on santa fe is delicious....

but between three, i doubt CRV is a better option,its outdated and dull...a very safe pakcik car...not much more (Design wise)
....My vote goes to KIA...

but that is me :)
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: Peiseh on August 21, 2011, 09:12:44 AM
For the kind of monies that you are willing to pay for, get the unit that provides to you the most satisfactions. Check around local motor enthusiast forum for the brand that you would like to acquire. Check their after sales-service. Yes, after-sales is part of your experience of owning the car.

Nissan, being the more "stable" car marque in Malaysia have the least satisfaction in after sales-service. Slow, and not connected to the customers. One would have thought that being among the oldest brands in Malaysia, its service centers would have been better equipped and service above average.

Korean car engines technologies is catching up with the Japanese. But its sufficient at the moment for that kind of monies spent. However, do check out the availability of parts as well.
 
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: watchmanu on August 21, 2011, 09:31:12 AM
Santa Fe have yet to get the new Hyundai's Fluidic Sculpture Design... but I admit the Engine and Transmission Combo is "Geng"... Europeans and Americans have actually embraced Korean makes but Malaysians are a difficult lot to please though...  ;D
Kia Sorenta have been updated with the schreyer design so it should be a good buy as well.... It's santa fe's twin brother...
The crv power sucks!!!

High resale value, gd finishing....  + gd service also no use!!! Lol

bcoz driving experience is everday, service just once in a months...

If can afford santa fe is great! Geng!!!

Lol

chrisyen and hanz079,

why you said the sante fe engine and transmission combo is "GENG"? mind to elaborate more about this?  :Cheers:

checked in hyundai malaysia webpage, santa fe price is around RM145k - RM153k
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: Sid Vicious on August 21, 2011, 02:40:17 PM
Hahah titan you are a riot. For all I know you drive a bentley  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: watchmanu on August 21, 2011, 03:23:34 PM
Honda CRV:
Cons
- 2.0 Single cam engine underpowered.


bro hanz079,

when you said Honda CRV only 2.0 single cam engine and under-powered. Means that this vehicle have difficulty to climb up to Genting?  :Startled: :o

anybody can share on this matter?  ;D
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: hanz079 on August 21, 2011, 04:40:51 PM
Honda CRV:
Cons
- 2.0 Single cam engine underpowered.


bro hanz079,

when you said Honda CRV only 2.0 single cam engine and under-powered. Means that this vehicle have difficulty to climb up to Genting?  :Startled: :o

anybody can share on this matter?  ;D
Santa Fe's current engine is the Theta II 2.4 litre coupled with the 6 speed gearbox.
This combo is also found in the Hyundai Sonata 2.4 and the Hyundai Tucson 2.4...
There's another combo featuring a 2.2 turbo diesel which is generous in power as well.
The only reason why the Sante Fe is cheaper is because it is locally assembled in Malaysia... Kulim Plant I think.
At this time, Sonata, Tucson, Sportage are all fully imported from Korea if it means anything to you.
When I bought my Sonata, I got a copy of the AP that stated that the Import Tax is 44k... imagine that...
But as a Malaysian, I am all used to the car prices...
A little fun fact... Singapore is the country that sells the most expensive cars IN THE WORLD after taxes and COE...
As for the Honda CRV, It will get you to Genting, you just have to work the engine more and rev higher...
I personally would not drive a CRV up to my local Mount Kinabalu Park as it is just too underpowered for me...
But for city driving, it's a good vehicle.
I think that the roughest place today's SUV gets to go is a patch of grass in the driveway.... ;D
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: krusell on August 21, 2011, 07:18:43 PM
honda service center rated the best service in malaysia, follow by toyota and nissan...
even better than those german made!!!

Sorry bro kind a disagree with you. Had a bad bad experience with Honda SC. Not only once..let me think again..lost count.. :thumbsdown:
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: hanz079 on August 22, 2011, 09:22:09 AM
honda service center rated the best service in malaysia, follow by toyota and nissan...
even better than those german made!!!

Sorry bro kind a disagree with you. Had a bad bad experience with Honda SC. Not only once..let me think again..lost count.. :thumbsdown:
In KL?
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: watchmanu on August 22, 2011, 09:28:11 AM
honda service center rated the best service in malaysia, follow by toyota and nissan...
even better than those german made!!!

Sorry bro kind a disagree with you. Had a bad bad experience with Honda SC. Not only once..let me think again..lost count.. :thumbsdown:

bro krusell, mind to share what is the bad experience with Honda SC?
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: patek8888 on September 06, 2011, 05:48:21 PM
Of course of compare within Asian, Japanese car still the best.
Honda has older history compare to those Kimchi fellows.

Honda is consider a brand for racers in Japan. Furtehrmore, Honda have a lot of nice technogy like the robot and the dog, even Honda have air craft nowaday.

For comfort, you can try to test drive first. It just suit for a middle or bigger family. But of course the most comfort one is Toyota Estima/Alphard and one more hellfire velfire or head wire?????
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: watchmanu on September 06, 2011, 09:46:27 PM
Hi to all MWF members,

Soon would like to get a new SUV for me and my family, i already shortlisted 3 SUV as below,

1) 2010 Honda CRV
2) 2011 Kia sportage
3) 2011 Hyundai Tucson

any members currently driving above shortlisted SUV please share the pro and con with me, thank you very much.  :Cheers:

i add on another short listed compact SUV for discussion purposes. anybody know about this SUV please share. TQVM!  :Cheers:

4) 2011 Nissan Duallis (Nissan Qashqai)

(http://paultan.org/photo/zp-core/i.php?a=nissan-qashqai&i=qashqai01.jpg&s=770&cw=&ch=&q=90&wmk=!)
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: mnazri.tan on September 14, 2011, 08:11:25 AM
get 2.4 tucson...and invest another 4k for flyaudio DVD player specially made for Tucson that come with GPS, rear and front camera....so syok man....
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: adema128260 on November 20, 2011, 05:42:22 AM
i think the best should be a honda...a honda can serve u better.
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: silverstan on November 20, 2011, 08:01:55 AM
my vote to Kia Sportage.
Nowaday korean make good car. Don't just stay in Japanese car always better thinking.
Go test drive and feel the car yourself. Choose the one that you like and give you better driving pleasure.
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: Angryrodent on November 20, 2011, 08:04:58 AM
My input is only regarding Kia... love mine and service in Malaysia is good!
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: CYMAboy on November 23, 2011, 09:19:58 PM
I would say that I prefer CRV. As for maintenance, Honda car should be more economical.
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: Erttks on November 30, 2011, 09:48:29 AM
I go for Hyundai... If I no mistake Honda CRV going to change new model soon
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: takashi78 on November 30, 2011, 01:18:26 PM
2011 CRV is out....in Japan.

http://paultan.org/2011/11/30/tokyo-2011-live-fourth-generation-honda-cr-v-suv/#more-78396
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: Watchnewby on December 05, 2011, 06:58:02 AM
IMO Tucson is nice compared with CRV, but Sportage won some accolade for being the nice design or sumthing.
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: watchmanu on December 05, 2011, 07:10:04 AM
hi guys from MWF,

thanks for all the input and sharing!  :Cheers: just would like to share with all.

we decided to go for Honda CRV, already placed the booking and have to wait until end of FEB2012 or early MAR2012 for my new ride.  :Blue:

again thank you to all. cheers.
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: takashi78 on December 05, 2011, 08:18:16 AM
Is this brand new model or existing?

Whats the production like with the floods in Thai with shortage of parts?
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: watchmanu on December 05, 2011, 01:08:00 PM
Is this brand new model or existing?

Whats the production like with the floods in Thai with shortage of parts?

Takashi,
Mine will be existing facelift model, have to wait until end of FEB2012 the earliest I can get my new ride due to shortage of spare parts. SA told me new model only will available in 2013!!! :Startled: :Startled: :Startled:
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: takashi78 on December 05, 2011, 01:28:39 PM
The dealer i went to few months ago says new model coming out in Msia 2012.
Its already launched overseas.
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: bulletnos on December 05, 2011, 08:15:04 PM
if u're ordering now and getting it in Feb 12, try to ask if you're getting a 2012 car...cos if u're gonna get 2011 stock, that's a bummer in your resale...
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: watchmanu on December 05, 2011, 08:43:43 PM
if u're ordering now and getting it in Feb 12, try to ask if you're getting a 2012 car...cos if u're gonna get 2011 stock, that's a bummer in your resale...

i'm getting the 2012 new stock, not the existing 2011 stock as clarified with the SA.
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: watchmanu on December 05, 2011, 08:44:54 PM
The dealer i went to few months ago says new model coming out in Msia 2012.
Its already launched overseas.

takashi,

thanks for the info, i will check with the SA again regards to the new model.  :Cheers:
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: kenixck on December 07, 2011, 03:26:04 AM
the 2012 model is a stunner !  :thumbsup:
google it up.
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: jasonnn on December 16, 2011, 07:25:03 PM
go check out a detailed review on the SUV @ paultan's blog

http://paultan.org/2011/12/16/five-fold-mega-suv-shootout-mitsubishi-asx-v-nissan-x-trail-v-honda-cr-v-v-hyundai-tucson-v-peugeot-3008/ (http://paultan.org/2011/12/16/five-fold-mega-suv-shootout-mitsubishi-asx-v-nissan-x-trail-v-honda-cr-v-v-hyundai-tucson-v-peugeot-3008/)
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: ShaunP on January 19, 2013, 12:08:30 PM
The crv power sucks!!!

High resale value, gd finishing....  + gd service also no use!!! Lol

bcoz driving experience is everday, service just once in a months...

If can afford santa fe is great! Geng!!!

Lol

Its true crv sux.  I have a fren who owns one
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: BarneyLim007 on August 19, 2013, 05:34:05 PM
I would go for Honda CRV. Because I own one.. also year 2010. haha.
so far not many problem arise for second hand one. Only that tires worn out quite fast. May be because I travel alot to singapore and hometown. So,I need to change my tires every 2 years. This month would be complete 2 years, still looking for better brand of tires, tired of changing it every 2 years..
what do u say ?
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: bezelnut on August 19, 2013, 05:43:04 PM
Check these previous discussion. Hope you'll find them helpful.

http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,10030.0.html
&
http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,9700.0.html
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: Kennypane on August 19, 2013, 08:27:31 PM
Drove a friend's CRV SOHC, once from Camerons all the way to PJ and on NKVE, the car just cannot move at all. Too heavy and underpowered. My dad drives the Hyundai Tucson 2.4L, I will say add a few more thousands and get the 2.4 version, powerful enuff and nice handling too. Time to move away from the safe brands.
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: Kennypane on August 19, 2013, 08:34:37 PM
I contemplated at getting an SUV after the birth of our second child but think and think, why should we when we can enjoy the agility of a saloon car and better handling unless we pay heftier sum and get a Tiguan / Toureg or a Q5/7. My wife drives the ASX so beats the point of another. For a family of 4 or even with another maid, other than the height of an SUV really I find no difference in comfort in a saloon or an SUV. a real family car is a six-seater vehicle.
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: manne on August 20, 2013, 08:34:42 AM
I would go for Honda CRV. Because I own one.. also year 2010. haha.
so far not many problem arise for second hand one. Only that tires worn out quite fast. May be because I travel alot to singapore and hometown. So,I need to change my tires every 2 years. This month would be complete 2 years, still looking for better brand of tires, tired of changing it every 2 years..
what do u say ?

What is your tyre brand? 2 years is consider reasonable but most of the tyre company advises people to change it every 5 years... I think with enough maintenance and rotation, most of tyres can be used up to 5 years. Bridgestone is always my choice cos it's the largest tyre manufacturer in the industry and their tires beat almost all the other brand in the sense of their price and quality. I always recommend people to go for bridgestone. If can't afford the original one, recon one also not bad... cheaper
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: chickypoke on August 21, 2013, 04:04:07 PM
Yes Hyundai Tucson! although Korean car is not so safe as for its brand, but pick up quite fast and stable for inclined road.
for tires wise, for long journey in the long run, better pick a more branded tires, please do not go for recon tires, u will absolutely regret, for sure will spoil or burst in no time. please, for safety purposes, don't be stingy on tires. safety is more important.
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: thomasim87 on August 22, 2013, 05:07:56 PM
For your case, I'd suggest you to choose Michelin Latitude Tour HP. You know, I have been using their product since i got my first car. Their new technology really impressing. Good grip on dry and wet condition and provide even better driving exprerience!
chck here if u wan to know more
michelin.com.my/Products-Services/Car-SUV-LT/passenger_car/size.html?summer=Primacy%203%20ST
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: BarneyLim007 on August 23, 2013, 10:04:10 AM
Latitude Tour HP or Energy XM2 would be the good choices. If you're on tight budget, then choose XM2. I'm a Nissan X-trail owner here, and I would say Latitude Tour HP serve me well. Tyres with rigid tread pattern, with a supple construction gives even pressure distribution in the contact patch and long mileage.
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: azumiao on September 02, 2013, 11:31:36 PM
honda service center rated the best service in malaysia, follow by toyota and nissan...
even better than those german made!!!

Sorry bro kind a disagree with you. Had a bad bad experience with Honda SC. Not only once..let me think again..lost count.. :thumbsdown:

bro krusell, mind to share what is the bad experience with Honda SC?
bro krusell, mind to share what is the bad experience with Honda SC?
Title: Re: 2010 Honda CRV vs 2011 Kia Sportage vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson
Post by: watchmanu on September 03, 2013, 10:34:34 AM
honda service center rated the best service in malaysia, follow by toyota and nissan...
even better than those german made!!!

Sorry bro kind a disagree with you. Had a bad bad experience with Honda SC. Not only once..let me think again..lost count.. :thumbsdown:

bro krusell, mind to share what is the bad experience with Honda SC?
bro krusell, mind to share what is the bad experience with Honda SC?

so far I don't have BAD experience with Honda SC.
Bro Krusell, mind to share a bit of your story?