SUVs

last SG · 2009-02-27T11:30:09+00:00

fortuner looks like a bulky monster… 7 seater and so high… wonder safe or not leh….Rav4 looks better and should handle better lah…but i rather take odyssey l...

sinicker SG

dont get an SUV in singapore bah. COE high, road tax high, fuel $ high.

MSCP small, lots small, turn into up/downslope tight.

nOrmalbOi SG

Don't like SUVs personally. But if it rocks your boat, I believe that for the price that you pay, nothing looks better than the Suzuki Grand Vitara.

lianamaster SG

I find that an extreme load of bullshit. SUVs are in general no more luxurious than the other models of their brands - and why should they be when the average buyer is an American family mother (or "soccer mom" as they say). And as for the safety, in Euro NCAP crash tests the SUV models haven't done any better than much smaller cars of the same manufacturers. Actually the dangerous tendency of the bigger SUVs to roll over creates a serious safety risk that doesn't exist with most other cars.

That said, I perfectly understand what especially families with many children see in smaller and highly functional (read: sensible) SUVs such as the Volvo XC90. Sometimes you just need more seats than 5, and then such a car can be a decent option. For anything else... no.

I can tell you really dun like SUVs.... sorry but I am impartial... SUV may have higher center of gravity and tend to be more 'dangerous' than other counterparts, but it doesn't make other non-SUVs safer either. It all depends on the likes and habits of the driver. If he drives safely, I dun care if the vehicle is an SUV or not, safest car in the world or not, he will still come home in 1 piece. Furthermore, those premium brands have engineered their SUVs as much as they can to overcome the handicaps that they possess, so times have certainly changed and you will still see people drive SUVs on the roads no matter what.

Mid9Sun SG

Go for some nice convertible, anything from Mazda MX-5 to Audi RS4. Especially in the sunny Singapore they're so much better to drive than a clumsy SUV.

Is SUV that clumsy?? Never drove one so dunno.

But then if get convertible ppl will say not practical la, show off and other nasty remarks.

Mid9Sun SG

Perhaps I have a misconception here. I have the impression that SUV tends to be more ruggard and tougher then normnl cars, hence abit "safer" then normal tin can type of cars.

So is Jeep brand of cars considered SUV???

lianamaster SG

I think it should be pretty ok to drive SUV so long you dun drive recklessly and do stunts to it... But do take note that SUV drinks and suck money of your wallet pretty fast...

seyKai SG

had a SUV better handling than all the saloon cars I had so far

alleggerita SG

had a SUV better handling than all the saloon cars I had so far

It depends on what's your definition of "better handling". Do you mean the steering feels better? More accurate? More feelsome? More weighty? Or are you saying body control is betteR? Less roll? Or ride comfort is better?

limpper SG

personally, i like this one

Nissan's Murano

Mid9Sun SG

personally, i like this one

Nissan's Murano

The front not very nice ... sorry to say ...

alleggerita SG

If you got a freakin deep pocket, go get the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

SBS7484P SG

volvo XC90 V8

lianamaster SG

Perhaps I have a misconception here. I have the impression that SUV tends to be more ruggard and tougher then normnl cars, hence abit "safer" then normal tin can type of cars.

So is Jeep brand of cars considered SUV???

Well, for most premium SUVs, they do have build quality to withstand a certain amount of impact during collision due to its size. But, it's more prone to bodyroll while turning due to its high cg.

In my opinion, Jeep's range of cars are mostly SUV.

Lauri SG

You might be the most skillful driver in the world and even master the notoriously poorly handling SUVs perfectly, but not everyone else is that good and they still might cause you an accident. Any car with poor safety is like a city without a fire brigade.

Furthermore, those premium brands have engineered their SUVs as much as they can to overcome the handicaps that they possess, so times have certainly changed and you will still see people drive SUVs on the roads no matter what.

I also see people driving coupé-cabriolets made out of family hatchbacks. Dreadful. The manufacturers build what people happen to buy for whatever reason, not what they need. And the people that created the whole SUV boom were indeed American soccer moms. Not the group with whom I identify when choosing a car.

Lauri SG

Perhaps I have a misconception here. I have the impression that SUV tends to be more ruggard and tougher then normnl cars, hence abit "safer" then normal tin can type of cars.

This is a misconception, because there is a reason for the tin can concept. The cars are made to fold in a way that best keeps the driver safe. The folding itself takes a lot of the deadly energy away, but it also guides the heavy engine away from the driver and the passengers. Inside the tin can there is a sturdy frame that protects the people inside the car from the rest of the impact and optimally keeps the doors openable.

One unnecessary major safety issue with SUVs is, that they're mainly built for the US market. This is a problem because there the law demands that the cars are built safe for drivers driving without a seat belt. This in turn is a problem because it makes the safety less-than-optimal for drivers that do use the seat belts. For example in the Jeep Cherokee there is a bolster that will smash your knees if you're using a seat belt. Another issue is the usually low number of airbags, as they can potentially kill you if you're driving without a seat belt.

What makes SUVs outright asocial is however the fact, that a pedestrian has virtually no chances to survive if hit by a SUV. New cars with lower centre of gravity like the Subaru Impreza are not just safer for the people inside, but also have advanced safety systems protecting the pedestrians.

Lauri SG

volvo XC90 V8

XC90 is as good as a SUV could ever be. Despite actually being the worst Volvo, it still did get the full five stars for passenger safety (and two for pedestrian, most SUVs do zero) in the Euro NCAP crash test. The relatively low centre of gravity also helps to keep the car somewhat more stable than the SUVs typically are.

I wouldn't get the V8 though, it's wasted money in a car that weighs well over two tons. I'd get the diesel engine. It provides almost the same amount of torque as the V8 (and that at much lower rounds), but consumes a lot less fuel.

SBS7484P SG

yep, i agree that the diesels produce much more power than their petrol counterparts.. but then again, i don't think the D5 diesel is available in singapore?

i'm aware of the volvo s80 with a d5 twin turbo. but it isn't available in SG too. :)

Unknown_X SG

just get the car u like. y bother what so many people here say. a rav4 is good if u want to ferry more stuff and people around. most mscp nowadays can accommodate a mid sized suv easily. i drove a toyota prado for months b4 i changed it to my current ride. i still miss the load carrying abilities of the prado. ignore what lauri says, for he/she may have some unpleasant experiences with suvs or maybe he/she can't afford the petrol for a suv. said it once, shall say it again. follow your heart and get whatever catches your fancy.

lianamaster SG

Agreed... I think more or less TS would have a better idea of SUV after reading all the posts in this thread....

alleggerita SG

Please give TS advice that applies for SUVs in Singapore. There's no diesel XC90s in Singapore yet.

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