BugJackBaron Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Hey, looking for a safe SUV easily affordable and available here. Fortuner would be my first choice but ideally I'd like something accessible to shorter people as well(my wife). Not sure if any SUVs would fit that but some cars like the Nissan Kick(first google result) would. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ben Zioner Posted July 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2023 My wife is 1.52 meters and has no problem whatsoever driving a 2022 CRV. I am 1.82 and when sitting behind the wheel of a Fortuner I thought I couldn't see the road. Hence the CRV. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) If sticking with ICEV, then that Toyota Cross is looking good. I haven't researched the spece, so ignorant on that aspect. If EV, my wife's choice was MG ZS, she's all of 150ish cm. I'm 175cm and works great for both of us. Both start @ <1M baht Edited July 31, 2023 by KhunLA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, Ben Zioner said: My wife is 1.52 meters and has no problem whatsoever driving a 2022 CRV. I am 1.82 and when sitting behind the wheel of a Fortuner I thought I couldn't see the road. Hence the CRV. Did you try raising and/or pushing back the seat when YOU drive? I am 176 tall with a Vigo, which is a Fortuna with a back bed. No problem seeing the road. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post transam Posted July 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, KhunLA said: If sticking with ICEV, then that Toyota Cross is looking good. I haven't researched the spece, so ignorant on that aspect. If EV, my wife's choice was MG ZS, she's all of 150ish cm. I'm 175cm and works great for both of us. Both start @ <1M baht Are you on an MG retainer......................???? 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Mrs.T is short, but she drove the Vigo 4x4 auto OK, but the Honda CRV would be a good choice.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbko Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 My Mrs is 154cm and I'm 192, we're happy with our SUV, Mitsubishi Xpander. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motdaeng Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 34 minutes ago, BugJackBaron said: Hey, looking for a safe SUV easily affordable and available here. Fortuner would be my first choice but ideally I'd like something accessible to shorter people as well(my wife). Not sure if any SUVs would fit that but some cars like the Nissan Kick(first google result) would. What do you think? a fortuner is a large, heavy car, but personally, I wouldn't consider it as a really safe vehicle ... 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 minute ago, motdaeng said: a fortuner is a large, heavy car, but personally, I wouldn't consider it as a really safe vehicle ... Why....? ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 11 minutes ago, transam said: Are you on an MG retainer......................???? I try not to recommend things I know nothing about, hence the 'haven't researched' the Cross comment, but they do look nice, and I see a lot of them when out & about. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woof999 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Mrs Woof is a smurf (4 feet 12 in heels). She finds the Fortuner fine to drive. Personally I find it a little awkward to get into because of the seat bolsters. Lack of memory seat function (position of the driving seat between me and the Mrs is rather different to say the least) is one of my biggest moans though. Forever having to manually (electronic, but still manual) change the seat position, mirrors etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Zioner Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 8 minutes ago, KannikaP said: Did you try raising and/or pushing back the seat when YOU drive? I am 176 tall with a Vigo, which is a Fortuna with a back bed. No problem seeing the road. Yes, of course, the Toyota gave me that distinct truck feeling while the CRV has the feeling of a sedan, with a more elevated driver position. Before moving to Thailand I had been zipping around Tel Aviv in a small Renault Modus and when I got the CRV didn't need any adjustment at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Woof999 said: Mrs Woof is a smurf (4 feet 12 in heels). She finds the Fortuner fine to drive. Personally I find it a little awkward to get into because of the seat bolsters. Lack of memory seat function (position of the driving seat between me and the Mrs is rather different to say the least) is one of my biggest moans though. Forever having to manually (electronic, but still manual) change the seat position, mirrors etc. Sounds like you need a BMW....???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgw Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) 48 minutes ago, BugJackBaron said: Hey, looking for a safe SUV easily affordable and available here. Fortuner would be my first choice but ideally I'd like something accessible to shorter people as well(my wife). Not sure if any SUVs would fit that but some cars like the Nissan Kick(first google result) would. What do you think? I'd go for a Honda CRV If you like a smaller crossover better, like the Nissan Kick, there's the Honda WRV Edited July 31, 2023 by tgw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ben Zioner Posted July 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, transam said: Why....? ???? Fixed rear axle, drum brakes and rigid chassis that doesn't absorb impact through deformation. 1 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted July 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2023 5 minutes ago, Woof999 said: Mrs Woof is a smurf (4 feet 12 in heels). She finds the Fortuner fine to drive. Personally I find it a little awkward to get into because of the seat bolsters. Lack of memory seat function (position of the driving seat between me and the Mrs is rather different to say the least) is one of my biggest moans though. Forever having to manually (electronic, but still manual) change the seat position, mirrors etc. Oh you poor dear having to lift a little lever up at the side of the seat in order to see out of the window properly, or worse still, having to show the Mrs how to put it back. Takes me a couple of seconds to adjust mine to where I want it, height, distance and tilt. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 5 minutes ago, Ben Zioner said: while the CRV has the feeling of a sedan, with a more elevated driver position Surely a CRV has a LOWER driver position than a Vigo/Fortuner. No? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Zioner Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, KannikaP said: Surely a CRV has a LOWER driver position than a Vigo/Fortuner. No? Sure, and yet you don't have a truck bonnet in your face as in the [2015] Fortuner. BTW my post was saying that the CRV driving position is more elevated than that of a sedan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Woof999 Posted July 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, KannikaP said: Oh you poor dear having to lift a little lever up at the side of the seat in order to see out of the window properly, or worse still, having to show the Mrs how to put it back. Takes me a couple of seconds to adjust mine to where I want it, height, distance and tilt. The seat needs moving in 3 directions. 2 of them need changing almost full travel (back and down) before I can even get in the car, so if it's p$ssing down with rain I get wet. The movement is electronic and the travel is pretty slow, so it takes a good 30 seconds plus. On a $65k car that's full of electronics, memory seats aren't a big ask. I had them on other cars 20 years ago. Did you get out of the wrong side of bed? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 27 minutes ago, Ben Zioner said: Fixed rear axle, drum brakes and rigid chassis that doesn't absorb impact through deformation. And, why is it not safe.......? ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ben Zioner Posted July 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, transam said: And, why is it not safe.......? Inferior cornering, inferior braking and inferior protection of the driver and passengers. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post transam Posted July 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Ben Zioner said: Inferior cornering, inferior braking and inferior protection of the driver and passengers. Yes, the Fortuner is not a rally car or to be driven like one............???? As for inferior braking, I have never had a problem stopping one, unless you have dodgy legs..........???? 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Zioner Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, transam said: Yes, the Fortuner is not a rally car or to be driven like one............???? As for inferior braking, I have never had a problem stopping one, unless you have dodgy legs..........???? Yep, I used to drive this in my younger years, wasn't a rally car and I managed to stop it, most of the time. And, some may say it is more advance than the Fortuner as it was a front wheel drive. Edited July 31, 2023 by Ben Zioner 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted July 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, Ben Zioner said: Yep, I used to drive this in my younger years, wasn't a rally car and I managed to stop it, most of the time. But did it have adjustable seats? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted July 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) 55 minutes ago, Woof999 said: Mrs Woof is a smurf (4 feet 12 in heels). She finds the Fortuner fine to drive. Personally I find it a little awkward to get into because of the seat bolsters. Lack of memory seat function (position of the driving seat between me and the Mrs is rather different to say the least) is one of my biggest moans though. Forever having to manually (electronic, but still manual) change the seat position, mirrors etc. In England 4 feet 12 inches is...........FIVE FEET. Don't know what it is where you come from. 555 Edited July 31, 2023 by KannikaP 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ben Zioner Posted July 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, KannikaP said: But did it have adjustable seats? Better, you could open the roof and drive standing. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 44 minutes ago, Woof999 said: Did you get out of the wrong side of bed? 11.45, still in the pit! 555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanaguma Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 If you wanna have fun, go Mazda. A cx 30 is a blast to drive. Or if you want to be a bit higher up, a CX-5 with the 2.5 litre turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugJackBaron Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 Thanks for all the replies. I have some homework to do. As long as I can get a car/SUV second hand in the 7000 dollar range(I am told that is the minimum u should consider for safety) I'll be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 11 minutes ago, BugJackBaron said: Thanks for all the replies. I have some homework to do. As long as I can get a car/SUV second hand in the 7000 dollar range(I am told that is the minimum u should consider for safety) I'll be happy. The price is nothing to do with the safety of a second hand car @ Bht 240,000. It's the maintenance and the quality thereof, looking after, lack of accidents etc which matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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