Which car do I request?

[chonburimaster]

I am getting a new job that comes with a company car dedicated for me. The company will buy/lease a car for me and wondering which car I should request. Conditions are below:

1. Has to be Japanese car (customer related)

2. 50/50 I drive/driver drive for me

3. Less than 2.5 mil

4. Prefer SUV type for better view but not mandatory

5. Prefer car with power and comfort ride

Appreciate suggestions.

[keemapoot]

Unfortunately, if grey market cars are not allowed as I expect in a corporate lease or purchase, you are stuck with the top Navigator Camry at 1.9M Baht. Your budget won't be enough for any Lexus. You might also consider the either the top Teana or for car-like SUV ride, the new Nissan X-Trail or Mazda CX-5.

[chonburimaster]

Thanks for suggestion. Do you have recommendation if grey market is okay and budget can be stretched?

Thanks.

[IMHO]

Thanks for suggestion. Do you have recommendation if grey market is okay and budget can be stretched?

Thanks.

Stretching the budget, the only logical options then become BMW 3 Series and Benz A/CLA/GLA/C class, which you're not allowed to buy. The only Japanese cars in 2.5M+ price range in TH are sports cars like the GT86/BRZ and people movers like the Honda Oddysey and Toyota Alphard.

[chonburimaster]

Hmmm, that's what I thought. Thank you.

[ignis]

You might also consider Subaru Outback...

​Ticks all the boxes... is 2.5 million, is a SUV, is Japanese..... 8 Airbags, best of all be different you do not see that many

[chonburimaster]

Is Subaru considered grey market or officially sold? Thanks.

[ignis]

Subaru is officially sold

http://www.motorimage.net/TH/home/

[chonburimaster]

Thank you all. I think I have a good understanding of what may be options to choose from. Thanks again.

[keemapoot]

Thank you all. I think I have a good understanding of what may be options to choose from. Thanks again.

If grey market is ok, I would go for a Toyota Harrier (then change the badges to Lexus ​ )

[Pdaz]

There is also the new Lexus SUV but I'm not certain of it's price.