Mazda CX-7, Nissan Murano, Subaru Tribeca

[Cklasse]

There is one SUV that seems to be forgotten by all - the Honda CRV. I went with my brother for a test drive in the new 2.4l version and found it to be a competent (or good compromise) SUV in terms of performance and price.

It has adequate power (though not as much as the CX7) and a 5 speed auto which makes driving in Singapore road efficient. The only dislike in the new CRV is the plasticky door handle. It would be good to wrap the handles with leather.

[Cheekg98]

personally i prefer CX-7

[Santa]

v6 - in your opinion should have how much bhp then is not consider a bicycle ?

do u buy a suv to race at traffic light or track, answer is 'no' importanly v6 give the smoothness which inline 4 cannot offer.

 

lexus rx 300 - v6 boasting 208 bhp - kerb weight 1850kg a tad heavier than santa fe

(is this also a bicycle)

 

but i do agree with you pay peanut get monkey, but there are some good value monkey out there

[Peekay]

Hi All, I am about to book a Murano 2.5A. Although there weren't any bad reviews about the Murano so far, I noticed there were quite a few of them sold by used cars dealers, and almost all of them have done less than 20,000km!!! I am very curious if there are actually any issues with the murano... don't want to regret later. Any advice from Murano owners or anybody else out there?

Thanks

[Newkid]

i think there were some recall earlier, check the web or with TC. i cld be wrong cos i do not own one.

[Yeshe]

if u want to get murano, for that price, u might as well consider CX7...

 

4WD vs 2WD, TC vs non-TC

[Mobilio]

Now you are talking

 

Santa Fe is another one thats very value for money. I do not have a korean before but my friend who has a getz says its not too cool on FC. Also, except in Singapore, Korean makes are ranked almost on par with Jap and even ahead of some American makes in terms of reliability. If I remember correctly, Hyundai has the best warranty package in the market for the largest automobile market in the world.

 

Also, if comparing Tribeca and RX350, its pretty close. Thats why I took the largest spread as an example.

 

If I have to make a choice among the 3, it will be the CX7. If not, it will be Subaru Forester for sure for a SUV .

If you do google serch in US market, you can find that CX7 is priced the same or near Subaru Forester XT.

In SG, Forester XT is priced 20k below CX7, I bought Forester XT for its Safety ring cage design similar to its rally bred WRX and its FUN factor as it combines excellent performance(virtually no turbo lag),sharp handling,versatility all in a value for money package. The giant sunroof was an extra bonus too. I drove it near 200kmh in NS highway and it can still go further and I have no problem in negotiating bend at high speed due to its inherent low CG. Never mind about MI as there are good workshop around. I owned Harrier in 2000 and I had problem going bend at 120kmh in MY east coast. As one overseas reviewer put it, the only SUV that can overtake Forester XT is the Porsche Cayenne turbo. Even the non-turbo cayenne can't do it.

Please test drive the vehicles to the limit(But drive safely) to see the performance to avoid making costly mistake . If look is one strong deciding factor, then go for CX7 or Santafe.

[Zealot]

1) Subaru tribeca - 0 to 100 in 9.3 secs

2) Mazda CX7 - 0 to 100 in 8.6 secs

3) Nissan Murano 3.5L - 0 to 100 in 9.5 secs

4) Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4G - 0 to 100 in 11.5 secs

5) Toyota RAV4 - $99k - 0 to 100 in 10.5 secs

6) Susuki Grand Vitara 2L - 0 to 100 in 13.6 secs

7) Ford Escape 2.3L - 0 to 100 in 11 secs

8) Subaru Forestor - 0 to 100 in 7.6 secs

 

Fastest SUV = Subaru Forestor but the boxy looks compared to CX-7 is .....

Edited March 8, 2007 by Zealot

[Mobilio]

1) Subaru tribeca - 0 to 100 in 9.3 secs

2) Mazda CX7 - 0 to 100 in 8.6 secs

3) Nissan Murano 3.5L - 0 to 100 in 9.5 secs

4) Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4G - 0 to 100 in 11.5 secs

5) Toyota RAV4 - $99k - 0 to 100 in 10.5 secs

6) Susuki Grand Vitara 2L - 0 to 100 in 13.6 secs

7) Ford Escape 2.3L - 0 to 100 in 11 secs

8) Subaru Forester XT - 0 to 100 in 7.6 secs

 

Fastest SUV = Subaru Forester XT but the boxy looks compared to CX-7 is .....

 

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09) Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 - 0 - 100 in 11.7 secs

10) Porsche Cayenne 3.6 V6 - 0 - 100 in 8.5 secs

11) Porsche Cayenne S 4.8 V8 - 0 - 100 in 6.8 secs

12) Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4.8 V8 - 0 -1 00 in 5.1 secs

 

Fastest SUV --> Porsche Cayenne Turbo 5.1 secs

Edited March 8, 2007 by Mobilio

[Dlar2]

If only given the 3 choices, I will pick CX-7 follow by Tribeca.

SUV usually have a higher stance then normal sedan, therefore handling is very very important (unless you don't treasure your life).

CX-7 is low and nicely design, drive it and you would know what I mean. Have some respect for Mazda's handling of their cars.

Tribeca is also a good choice but it is a lot more costly (at least for me) and you also end up paying higher road tax. Handling of an AWD is also good.

Murano, I personally don't like the interior. Speedometer looks like it is plug from somewhere and then just stuck it there....

 

The above are my personal opinion, no offense to anyone.

[Mobilio]

I am 1.7 meter tall and have to lower my head when entering Murano's driver seat. This is a big turn off for me.

Harrier or RX 300 has one of the best seating position which makes driving long distance a piece of cake perfect for NS highway but not for winding roads in east coast of MY.

CX-7 interior looks good but material may not last.

Subaru XT's MOMO steering is excellent for both holding and handling.

Edited March 8, 2007 by Mobilio

[Relagsingh]

crash the front of the tribeca and it'll look better.

[Chiasin]

Hi All gurus expertise bros, Bro in Law is looking for a SUV, need expert advise on these 3 SUV models. Personnally I have a biased heart towards Mazda CX-7, love the shape and spirit of a sports car and having the utility of a SUV.

But I think to have a fairer comparison, its wise to seek expert advise here as I think the other 2 models have its charm too.

 

Your answers are here ---->

[Vesfreq]

CX7 boxy or not, its a matter of personal taste. The cx7 headlights are not bad, resembles the rx-8 lights. It looks good and doesn't have those disturbing (and yet) protrubing curves like some other rides.

 

Best of all, the cx7 is bang for buck. Cheaper than the legacy GT. 2.3litre turbo and somemore 6AT, unlike the LGT which is only 5AT. Having said that LGT and cx7 different class of cars.

 

Again, point is compared with other rides, the package is value for money, IMO. Road tax doesn't kill, like the bigger Tribeca.

[Dlar2]

saw the video before, quite bias and lean towards subaru.

Imagine how CX7 will perform??

by the way how often do we travel in that kind of road? 30 degrees slop? snow condition?

[Dlar2]

LGT 2.3L?? New model? I thought they just upgraded from 2.0 to 2.5 with SI drive.....now they got 2.3L?

[Chiasin]

The point is nothing beats AWD ...

 

 

Not forgetting the super boxer engine

[Chiasin]

Balance!