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2024 model definately has both navigation and apple car play / android auto. If the 26 model does not, its not a great loss. The Honda Nav was a bit limited.

Health certificate is still a very simple affair at some medical centers. Khyron's Dr was being thorough, but some are not. Recently a friend got a medical certificate for license at a local medical centre in 5 minutes. Walked in, pay a small fee and simple blood pressure check was all that was necessary.

Hey Kyron, some thoughts follow on the pickup based SUV's you may be considering. Comment are for previous models, about 10 years old now. These SUVs are mostly common rail turbo diesels with coil sprung rear suspensions, so they drive similarly, but slightly better than, the pickups they are based on. They are heavier that the Car based SUVs and 4WD versions are capable with low range. In this generation, the Fortuner, Pajero Sport and Everest had constant 4WD or AWD in 4H that could be used on paved roads. The MUX and Trailblazer (and later model Fortuner) had part time 4WD like the pick ups. The Toyota Fortuners are good, but expensive as you say. The 3L diesel is good, better IMHO than the 2.7L petrol. Mitsubishi Pajero Sport also very good. Just as reliable and better value than the Fortuner. The 2.5L 4D56 diesel is good but more noisey than the Fortuner. There was 4 cylinder and a V6 petrol Pajero Sports too. The V6 has the most power but heavier fuel consumption and small sales numbers, so not common. Isuzu MUX is good and reliable. Toyota, Mitsubishi and Isuzu all used Aisin Auto trans which generally last well. There is also the Chev Trailblazer and Ford Everest. The Everest introduced in 2015, drives very nicely compared to the others, especially the 5 cylinder 3.2L version. However the Getrag auto did not last as well in my experience. The previous Everest was completley different and based on the Mazda B pickups. I don't know the trailblazer well, only that it is similar to the MUX but with different engine and transmission.

There is an (electronic) english manual in the infotainment system. The pdf versions online in English are mostly for US CRV models. Pretty close to the Thai CRV, but with minor differences in maintenance and safety features etc. The best source I have found for a manual in English covering the Thai CRV is Honda Malaysia: https://www.honda.com.my/manuals This user manual appears to cover CRV models for Southeast asia, Australia and New Zealand.

Porsche may be considered higher status now, but back in the 50's and 60's, they were a relatively small company, most well known for small, light sports cars like the 356 and sports/racing cars like the 550 etc. Daimler Benz was a much bigger company, selling bigger and more luxurious Mercedes cars. Janis wrote the song in 1970. Maybe she was thinking she would one up her friends with a bigger, more powerful and luxurious Mercedes Benz.

If the vehicle is still under warranty, do what ever the MG service schedule says. MG should state the max time and km interval for engine oil change. Some European OEMs have recommended crazy long oil change intervals in the past, with negative implications for engine life. Hopefully MG do not make this mistake. If the OEM recommendations seem too long, you can always do more often. If out of warranty, eith follow the MG service schedule or take your best guess. Personally I would chenge engine oil atleast every 2 years if the vehicle is only driven a small number of time, (small number of cold starts). If the vehicle does a lot of starts but short trips / low km, then every 1 year.

Engine oil change every 12 months is wise, even if km are low.

The pickup models from the mid 90's to early 2000's were new enough to suffer lest rust than predecessors, but old enough to still offer simple (less powerful) diesel engines with mechanical injection and no turbo. These were longer lasting and cheaper to maintian for farm / local use. E.G. 6th gen Hilux / 3rd gen Triton. The next generation included common rail fuel systems and turbo twin cam diesel engines. Auto transmissions and ABS became more common on high trim levels and crash safety improved considerably. These perform much better on the highway, but the common rail system and turbo dramatically increase engine rebuild cost, when the time comes. Toyota Hilux, Isuzu Dmax, Mitsubishi Trition and Ford ranger as above, all seemed pretty solid to me. They are all reliable, if not abused or worn out. The Hilux and Dmax generally sell for higher prices, Mitsu and Ford being better value. I have less experience with the Nissan Navara, Chev Colorado, and Mazda BT50. The BT50 should be similar to the Ranger, Colorado similar to Dmax. With vehicles of this age, the biggest difference will be related to their condition and maintenance.

Too small for 6/7 passengers Innova is a lot bigger so much better for 6/7 passengers How about: - Mitsubishi Space Wagon - 7 seats and in the price range. - Older PPV like Isuzu MU7, Ford Everest, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Toyota Sport Rider

The price of the type R in Thailand is probably the best reason not to get it. May be a good idea to be careful with tuning the 1.5 turbo. They are pretty highly stressed from factory and in the past, some of these engines have had issues with head gaskets, oil dilution and carbon build up. Hopefully Honda has resolved these problems for the current versions.

I would guess the V6 Pajero Sport did not sell as well as the 2.5L Turbo Diesel because of high fuel consumptions concerns, limited models and limited availability. At the time, common rail diesels were well promoted, and generally well recieved, for their improved performance and fuel economy. The Pajero SPort 2.5L Turbo Diesel was the Mitsubishi 4D56 updated with DOHC and common rail fuel system. It was a little rough and noisey but performance was OK / competitive with other pickup diesels. The Pajero Sport V6 was not well promoted and only available for 2 years as one model, competing with the 4WD GT at the top end price level. The 2.4L petrol already appealed the low cost / LPG buyer, so the V6 had limited appeal. The V6 was smother and quieter, and did accelerate better than the diesels. However in normal driving the extra performance from more power but less torque, was not that noticable. Headlight magazine did a good review of the V6: https://www.headlightmag.com/ทดลองขับ-mitsub4261/

Although not stated, the OP is referring to the Pajero Sport, a different model to the Pajero. Newer variants of the Pajero Sport are still in production.

Naturally aspirated diesel pickups died in the early 2000's. They were gutless but extremely reliable due to no turbo, SOHC 8 valve heads and mechanical fuel injection. Perfect for a farm truck, but not good on the road at speed, due to the lack of power. Finding these trucks in good shape might be difficult now. The newer generation trucks (mid 2000's +) all moved to Turbo intercooled diesels with common rail fuel injection, DOHC 16 valve heads etc. These are a lot more expensive to repair than the earlier generation, however they have double the power, so perform a lot better on the road. My experience with mid to late 2000's pickups from Toyota, Mitsubishi, Isuzu and Ford (Mazda B series based Ranger) was good, they were all pretty reliable, at least up to 10 years old.

Some new Tesla Hi performance variants do not use LFP so it is not just Europeans being behind.

Thai taxes on new cars are complex. The link below shows how VAT, import duty and excise tax etc. are calculated. https://asiabusinessassembly.com/en/imported-cars-in-thailand/ The tax amount is larger than percentage rates suggest and includes tax on tax. However there are some import duty and excise tax concessions for Free Trade agreements and EVs. The BOI detail excise tax rates for different vehicle categories at: https://www.boi.go.th/index.php?page=tax_rates_and_double_taxation_agreements In summary, there is a lot of tax on cars, unless a vehicle qualifies for concessions.

The Hybrid versions are also further down in the results from Headlight Magazine. Also worth noting the Toyota electric motor and battery are smaller than the Honda, but the Toyota transmission is mechanically more complex and should allow the petrol and electric power to be combined more effectively over a broader speed range. The Toyota spec sheet states combined power of 122hp, https://www.toyota.co.th/model/corollacross_grsport/specification Honda don't quote a system total power but their transmission is going to limit power close to 131hp from the electric motor at low to medium speed.

Lenso have a couple of 17x7 options with the Mazda 3 bolt pattern. OP would need to confirm the offset is close to OEM. https://www.lensowheel.co.th/product/detail/DRAKEN https://www.lensowheel.co.th/product/detail/d-1rs ENKEI have several models in this size including PF01 https://www.ubuy.co.th/en/product/U0K8C8-enkei-17x7-edr9-matte-black-wheels-rims-5x100-114-3-441-770-0245bk

I'm surprised the Corolla Cross GR Sport feels faster than the HR-V since it appears very similar and uses the same powertrain as the other Hybrid version tested by headlight magazine. YMMV.

If you really want the 18" wheels, you could check with the Honda dealer if they could sell the OEM 18" wheels as an accessory. Alternatively, wheel and tyre shops would be able to sell non OEM / aftermarket 18" wheels and tyres to suit.

Alternatives to Honda HR-V: Toyota Corolla Cross (larger than CH-R), Mazda CX-30 Nissan Kicks Peugeot 2008

The Toyota project is a gimmick, but a multispeed transmission can serve a purpose for some types of EV. Hi performance electric cars generally use more powerful motors running at incredibly high rpm to avoid a multispeed transmission, but that is not a great solution for lower cost models. The Porsche Taycan / Audi e-tron use a two speed auto transmission. Tesla tried to do the same with the original roadster but could not get a transmission that could handle the auto shift. Perhaps they should have tried a manual then?