2017 New SUVs Looking Good

[Chongalulu]

1 hour ago, JaseTheBass said:

 

Maybe the issue is that Honda don't use a diesel in any other Thai built vehicle and it probably makes more economic sense to share an engine across a number of vehicles?

Sent from my R2D2 using my C3P0 manservant
 

 

The 2 litre option I think is used only in the crv  (the1.8 in civic and hrv) and the 2.4 maybe similarly unless in the accord so I think it's more to do with thailand being dumping ground for cheaper old engines. There's a very good Diesel engine which would be better than the 1.8 old petrol and also used in crv abroad so that unit would have multiple uses,thus reinforcing my hypothesis.

[OMGImInPattaya]

On 10/28/2016 at 9:04 AM, IAMHERE said:

My Honda CR-V is fully automatic but does have a 1st gear only along with a 1st&2nd gear only selection, also you can use the overdrive option or not. Best auto I've ever had and mine is a 2003 model. Will buy new one this year. The AWD only activates when it is needed other wise it is a front wheel drive.

Might want to wait...an all new model is due sometime next year, with major safety kit upgrades, new infortainment system, and maybe a new turbo engine option. There is also a "special edition" of the current model on offer right now...but seems to be cosmetics to the exterior and some bits from the top-line model, like HID headlamps, at a knockdown price.

[IAMHERE]

8 hours ago, OMGImInPattaya said:

Might want to wait...an all new model is due sometime next year, with major safety kit upgrades, new infortainment system, and maybe a new turbo engine option. There is also a "special edition" of the current model on offer right now...but seems to be cosmetics to the exterior and some bits from the top-line model, like HID headlamps, at a knockdown price.

Thanks, I can wait a bit. The CRV sits in a garage 8months a year, main problem is country mice set up home in the glove box and air cleaner box. Using moth balls to hopefully keep them out this year.

[GARYZX6R]

Looks like a new CX5 Mazda for next year. Looks like a CX3 on steroids. Same engines though. Looks like another winner.

[BBJ]

With intent to buy, I tested the Pajero, Fortuna, Everest and just for fun, the Isuzu.  They were all pants so I kept my 2007 CR-V.

 

Unless absolutely necessary, I'll never buy one of these vehicles again.  Horses for courses, I guess!

[Cook my sock]

The XTrail update is fairly minor but they've fixed a few details which looked awful, like the chrome effect rear light clusters.
A much better looking car now