Which large MPV is a better buy?

[SGCM_editorial]

The third generation Elgrand recently underwent a facelift, bringing a host of cosmetic changes and improvements.

 

It also enters the large MPV market with a seven-seater variant.

 

Versus its close rival the Toyota Alphard, which do you think is a better buy?

 

http://www.sgcarmart.com/news/review.php?AID=742

[Duckduck]

is this a sponsored thread?

[SGCM_editorial]

Nope it isn't. Just wanted to find out more from members' point of view.

[Holdenutessv]

Elgrand vs Alphard? Definitely Elgrand at the price point.

Edited May 14, 2014 by Holdenutessv

[Enye]

my only peeve about the elgrand is

 

for all the extra features that the 7 seater has compared to the 8 seater,

 

why 7 seater no auto tailgate but 8 seater has?

 

[Watwheels]

Go test drive both to see which handles and performs better.

 

On paper they are pretty similar. So it's down to the test drive.

[Duckduck]

  On 5/14/2014 at 4:38 AM, SGCM_editorial said:

Nope it isn't. Just wanted to find out more from members' point of view.

 

u shld use a private nick lah, post like this surely theres some sponsor bias one right?

  On 5/14/2014 at 4:48 AM, Enye said:

my only peeve about the elgrand is

 

for all the extra features that the 7 seater has compared to the 8 seater,

 

why 7 seater no auto tailgate but 8 seater has?

 

 

yup plus it doesnt have steering control n boot is one of the smallest of its class

[Enye]

  On 5/14/2014 at 4:54 AM, Duckduck said:

 

 

yup plus it doesnt have steering control n boot is one of the smallest of its class

 

1. simi steering control?

 

2. this class only 2 vehicles, elgrand and alphard. no others right?

 

but alphard definitely not worth 30k more than elgrand

 

somemore elgrand comes with 5 year unlimited mileage warranty

[Watwheels]

  On 5/14/2014 at 4:58 AM, Enye said:

 

1. simi steering control?

 

2. this class only 2 vehicles, elgrand and alphard. no others right?

 

but alphard definitely not worth 30k more than elgrand

 

somemore elgrand comes with 5 year unlimited mileage warranty

 

I think it's controls mounted on the steering wheel. Volume control & cruise control.

[Jimmylim]

I would go for Toyota Alphard. However, Just the current COE pricing alone, I won't even look at getting a new car now even when I do need a MPV now for some occasions. Got money also not throw it away like that, we can still squeeze a bit since each journey the most 45 mins, the money I save can be better spend on other stuff to enjoy more for my family. Unless I got 2 millions in cash now, then to spare 10% of it still ok, if not, nah, not going to be tie down with such loan. Wait till my car COE is up, then LPPL got to fork out the money for a new car but who knows. Everyone priority in life is different.

[Dinobros]

Although I voted for the Nissan.

Toyota will however fetch a better resale value.

 

This is quite a similar case to the

Murano vs Harrier argument.

 

Harrier more exp but has a better resale value.

But given the choice again.

 

I will still choose the Nissan again.

Same for the Elgrand

[Mz3SP0907]

I still vote for Elgrand but preferred the previous generation Elgrand with V6 engine... if I'm not wrong...

[Quantum]

  On 5/14/2014 at 4:27 AM, SGCM_editorial said:

The third generation Elgrand recently underwent a facelift, bringing a host of cosmetic changes and improvements.

 

It also enters the large MPV market with a seven-seater variant.

 

Versus its close rival the Toyota Alphard, which do you think is a better buy?

 

http://www.sgcarmart.com/news/review.php?AID=742

Toyota Alphard, because safety wise,

Alphard 7 airbags vs Elgrand 6 Airbags

Alphard C/w Traction control vs Elgrand w/o

 

for such large MPV, safety always my top priority, even if 30k expensive, but if it save your life once, its value will be much more than 30k

Edited May 14, 2014 by Quantum

[Watwheels]

  On 5/14/2014 at 7:03 AM, Quantum said:

Toyota Alphard, because safety wise,

Alphard 7 airbags vs Elgrand 6 Airbags

Alphard C/w Traction control vs Elgrand w/o

 

for such large MPV, safety always my top priority, even if 30k expensive, but if it save your life once, its value will be much more than 30k

 

http://www.sgcarmart.com/new_cars/newcars_features.php?CarCode=11487

 

Aiya, why dun you check first before typing?

It's 8 Airbags with traction control.

 

It also has controls on steering wheel.

Edited May 14, 2014 by Watwheels

[Enye]

  On 5/14/2014 at 5:02 AM, Watwheels said:

 

I think it's controls mounted on the steering wheel. Volume control & cruise control.

 

cruise control i remembered seeing it. didn't bother about vol control because not impt to me

 

that's why i wanted to understand what steering control he was referring to.

  On 5/14/2014 at 7:07 AM, Watwheels said:

 

http://www.sgcarmart.com/new_cars/newcars_features.php?CarCode=11487

 

Aiya, why dun you check first before typing?

It's 8 Airbags with traction control.

 

It also has controls on steering wheel.

 

good one...

 

some just like to shoot off without doing research

[Quantum]

  On 5/14/2014 at 7:07 AM, Watwheels said:

 

http://www.sgcarmart.com/new_cars/newcars_features.php?CarCode=11487

 

Aiya, why dun you check first before typing?

It's 8 Airbags with traction control.

 

It also has controls on steering wheel.

OIC, i mistaken the outdated info from parallel import,

if this is the case, no excuse to reject Elgrand,

but don't understand why Toyota still hold the price at 218k

Edited May 14, 2014 by Quantum

[Duckduck]

  On 5/14/2014 at 7:07 AM, Watwheels said:

 

http://www.sgcarmart.com/new_cars/newcars_features.php?CarCode=11487

 

Aiya, why dun you check first before typing?

It's 8 Airbags with traction control.

 

It also has controls on steering wheel.

 

i went to see elgrand at showroom n it doesnt have steering control n yes 7 seater no auto boot but 8 seater has, weird...

 

The best family MPV for this class is estima/previa, u see the boot area is self explanatory plus there are so many more on d road so spare parts of easier to source n cheaper than elgrand. Elgrand's GPS is dam slow to respond, just try it for yourself. Looks n interior wise elgrand prob is better. FC no need to say all r crap.

 

If u want better FC, wait for the hybrid models to become cheaper then buy.

 

I posted before that theres rumor that the new alphard/vellfire is out end of this yr... ;)

 

Edited May 14, 2014 by Duckduck

[Vinyl]

The new Odyssey should be in that list as well.