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A few other options in the segment
have not been mentioned for simple
reasons. They are starting to look aged
or have been in the market too long and
they have questionable after sales and
maintenance costs. The Mitsubishi ASX,
a once popular offering, has been in the
market too long already and a replacement
is due soon. However a recent facelift with
added equipment like a full length sunroof,
4x4 on demand, leather seats, daytime
running lights, paddle gear-shifters and a
lower asking price of RM104,791.00 has
seen recent brick sales.
The RM118,000.00 two wheel drive
Kia Sportage which still looks rather fresh
despite its age and technology has seen
its asking price drop quite a bit, but this
again is an old model and a replacement
is around the corner. Then there is the
RM153,888.00 Peugeot 3008 which
has disappointing after sales and high
depreciation. However, hefty discounts
are being offered to clear stocks on this
compact SUV.
The final decision is of course yours
and it is best decided after test driving all
the above in a single day to keep all the
test drive feelings fresh in your mind at
the end of the day.
equipment like the heads-up display on
the CX-3.
Another Japanese favourite is the
Subaru XV. Already a hot seller the
past 2 years, it now comes with a mid-
life facelift with added equipment and
sharper looks. It is locally assembled and
with symmetrical all-wheel drive and
the infamous 2-liter boxer engine, it sells
for RM122,800.00. A firm favourite with
outdoor lovers and fun seekers, the ‘go
anywhere’ attitude of the XV has many
buyers wanting one.
Last but not forgotten is the Ford
EcoSport. A product of Ford Brazil with
an Ecoboost 1.5-liter engine inside,
which gives the compact yet surprisingly
spacious SUV sensible performance.
Priced at RM92,859.11 and RM103,862.27
it comes equipped with good safety
features and class best in car connectivity.
Decisions, decisions
The options have been presented and
now comes decision making time. For
the city dweller that just wants common
sense motoring and good resale values in
5 years’ time, the Honda HR-V is the firm
favourite. For a single person looking for
a stylish funky city vehicle, the Captur
or the Mazda CX-3 takes our attention.
For the family man with outdoor hobbies
that include the children and the wife
on occasion, the Subaru XV cannot be
missed. For women who want a simple
practical high riding vehicle that sips little
fuel in the city and is easy to park in tight
shopping areas with plenty of space for
hypermarket shopping, the Ford Ecosport
is the one.