T&T OFFICIAL New Vehicle Prices & Discussion Thread

[j.o.e]

Anybody paying attention to those Jose videos on TikTok? Hybrids and EV are disposable but this man making a mint fixing these cars including the Nissan e power line. Not sorry for dem ppl trying to pass off a double used note or xtrail. Ppl will lose cash the hard way. Continue to be harden.

Anybody here buy a hybrid or electric lately? Especially from the Chinese brands? How come nobody sharing their experiences? Where the posters who thinking seriously in buying one? Still thinking?

I don’t believe in hybrids ….. I’m an all in guy with electrics now. Before the 3rd quarter I would have swapped at least one car in the house for electric.

[zando]

Anybody paying attention to those Jose videos on TikTok? Hybrids and EV are disposable but this man making a mint fixing these cars including the Nissan e power line. Not sorry for dem ppl trying to pass off a double used note or xtrail. Ppl will lose cash the hard way. Continue to be harden.

Anybody here buy a hybrid or electric lately? Especially from the Chinese brands? How come nobody sharing their experiences? Where the posters who thinking seriously in buying one? Still thinking?

All vehicles are throw away these days, not just hybrids and electric ones, saying otherwise is disingenuous, I checked out a gwm jolion pro last week and it was pretty nice and well screwed together just like any other vehicle out there.

[dredman1]

Anybody here buy a hybrid or electric lately? Especially from the Chinese brands? How come nobody sharing their experiences? Where the posters who thinking seriously in buying one? Still thinking?

Recently purchased a hybrid brand new from the local dealer - not f/used or new gray market. It's not a Chinese brand, but Korean (close enough? ).

My first hybrid, and no regrets thus far. Although it's only been a couple weeks, I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Then again, it's brand new, so you'd kinda expect that. We'll see how things fare after a couple years.

[Dizzy28]

Anybody here buy a hybrid or electric lately? Especially from the Chinese brands? How come nobody sharing their experiences? Where the posters who thinking seriously in buying one? Still thinking?

Recently purchased a hybrid brand new from the local dealer - not f/used or new gray market. It's not a Chinese brand, but Korean (close enough? ).

My first hybrid, and no regrets thus far. Although it's only been a couple weeks, I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Then again, it's brand new, so you'd kinda expect that. We'll see how things fare after a couple years.

So you bought either a Tucson, Santa Fe or Niro??

[zando]

On another note, no pun intended since it's a Nissan im posting about lol I see they have the new quashqai here... Sure they gonna increase price.

[dredman1]

Anybody here buy a hybrid or electric lately? Especially from the Chinese brands? How come nobody sharing their experiences? Where the posters who thinking seriously in buying one? Still thinking?

Recently purchased a hybrid brand new from the local dealer - not f/used or new gray market. It's not a Chinese brand, but Korean (close enough? ).

My first hybrid, and no regrets thus far. Although it's only been a couple weeks, I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Then again, it's brand new, so you'd kinda expect that. We'll see how things fare after a couple years.

So you bought either a Tucson, Santa Fe or Niro??

Didn't like the back of the Santa Fe, not to mention the size is way overkill for me (no big family to move about).

The Niro is too small and underpowered, and (imho) kinda ugly.

Tucson was the right size and the combined powertrain has very good power (much more than the ICE model). Plus the fuel efficiency gains.

Was never a fan of the pre-face lift model, particularly the front, but the new updated grill and bumper I really like. The interior is a class above. Still kinda meh on the creases at the side, but they're growing on me.

[Dizzy28]

Anybody here buy a hybrid or electric lately? Especially from the Chinese brands? How come nobody sharing their experiences? Where the posters who thinking seriously in buying one? Still thinking?

Recently purchased a hybrid brand new from the local dealer - not f/used or new gray market. It's not a Chinese brand, but Korean (close enough? ).

My first hybrid, and no regrets thus far. Although it's only been a couple weeks, I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Then again, it's brand new, so you'd kinda expect that. We'll see how things fare after a couple years.

So you bought either a Tucson, Santa Fe or Niro??

Didn't like the back of the Santa Fe, not to mention the size is way overkill for me (no big family to move about).

The Niro is too small and underpowered, and (imho) kinda ugly.

Tucson was the right size and the combined powertrain has very good power (much more than the ICE model). Plus the fuel efficiency gains.

Was never a fan of the pre-face lift model, particularly the front, but the new updated grill and bumper I really like. The interior is a class above. Still kinda meh on the creases at the side, but they're growing on me.

I know you couldn't have had it all that long since the first shipment only came in last month. But what is your Fuel consumption been like since Litres per 100kms wise?

[Dizzy28]

^ Also every evening around 5.30pm there's a cnut who has one of the new Hybrid Tucsons (not the HTRAC version) in Black that blazes the shoulder from Curepe to Pasea with intermittent pull ins to not appear like a total jagoff.

Hope that's not you.

[Shalom Vanamson]

On another note, no pun intended since it's a Nissan im posting about lol I see they have the new quashqai here... Sure they gonna increase price. 1022595940.jpg1888369415.jpg

So battle of these small sized SUVs in Massy showroom then? I saw they got the new MG HS a couple days ago going for around the same price as the Tucson Hybrid when comparing the top trim level and it is hybrid as well. Would be interesting for someone to do a comparison between all 3 with the MG and Tucson being a little bigger than the Qashqai.

[dredman1]

Anybody here buy a hybrid or electric lately? Especially from the Chinese brands? How come nobody sharing their experiences? Where the posters who thinking seriously in buying one? Still thinking?

Recently purchased a hybrid brand new from the local dealer - not f/used or new gray market. It's not a Chinese brand, but Korean (close enough? ).

My first hybrid, and no regrets thus far. Although it's only been a couple weeks, I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Then again, it's brand new, so you'd kinda expect that. We'll see how things fare after a couple years.

So you bought either a Tucson, Santa Fe or Niro??

Didn't like the back of the Santa Fe, not to mention the size is way overkill for me (no big family to move about).

The Niro is too small and underpowered, and (imho) kinda ugly.

Tucson was the right size and the combined powertrain has very good power (much more than the ICE model). Plus the fuel efficiency gains.

Was never a fan of the pre-face lift model, particularly the front, but the new updated grill and bumper I really like. The interior is a class above. Still kinda meh on the creases at the side, but they're growing on me.

I know you couldn't have had it all that long since the first shipment only came in last month. But what is your Fuel consumption been like since Litres per 100kms wise?

Yep - only have it about 2 weeks now. When I went to look at it the day after you posted the features for the diff trims (thanks for that btw), the first shipment was practically gone (they had just an orange one left), and the second shipment which was coming in at the end of January was already about half booked.
Done about 500km on it so far. I've seen consumption ranges from 5.7l to 8l per 100km. The higher figures are from the terrible north/south traffic last couple weeks, and from when I'm home with the car on playing around with the features and organising my settings, playing the radio and getting to know the car, etc. And my Saturday morning was 3 hours of standstill traffic from stink n dutty after fete madness and roadblocks. Lots of idling
But the average for those 500km is 6.2l. Filled today for the first time at just under 1/4 tank and it took 40l of fuel.

[dredman1]

^ Also every evening around 5.30pm there's a cnut who has one of the new Hybrid Tucsons (not the HTRAC version) in Black that blazes the shoulder from Curepe to Pasea with intermittent pull ins to not appear like a total jagoff.

Hope that's not you.

Nah not I

My daily commute is the north/south highway. Plus no blazing yet for maybe another 500km. The short midrange bursts of power feel very strong though. Can't wait to see how longer full throttle pulls to redline feels in it.

[PariaMan]

When you think of it a hybrid is as complicated as an ICE and EV combined

Will never buy that

Either full EV or a very efficient ICE for me

[dredman1]

On another note, no pun intended since it's a Nissan im posting about lol I see they have the new quashqai here... Sure they gonna increase price. 1022595940.jpg1888369415.jpg

So battle of these small sized SUVs in Massy showroom then? I saw they got the new MG HS a couple days ago going for around the same price as the Tucson Hybrid when comparing the top trim level and it is hybrid as well. Would be interesting for someone to do a comparison between all 3 with the MG and Tucson being a little bigger than the Qashqai.

A neighbour a few houses down got the new Qashqai earlier this week in black. Looks decent in that colour as the grille blends in. I think the top spec 1.3l turbo has 158hp. Anyone knows how much power the MG HS that Massy bringing has? Is it the PHEV with 299hp?

[dredman1]

When you think of it a hybrid is as complicated as an ICE and EV combined

Will never buy that

Either full EV or a very efficient ICE for me

I guess, but I can't get on that "no engine", full EV train yet. Maybe after the hybrid experience that might change.
Just thinking when the battery eventually goes, once can still drive while the other can't. Might be wrong, but that's just me.
To each their own *shrugs*

[Dizzy28]

Anybody here buy a hybrid or electric lately? Especially from the Chinese brands? How come nobody sharing their experiences? Where the posters who thinking seriously in buying one? Still thinking?

Recently purchased a hybrid brand new from the local dealer - not f/used or new gray market. It's not a Chinese brand, but Korean (close enough? ).

My first hybrid, and no regrets thus far. Although it's only been a couple weeks, I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Then again, it's brand new, so you'd kinda expect that. We'll see how things fare after a couple years.

So you bought either a Tucson, Santa Fe or Niro??

Didn't like the back of the Santa Fe, not to mention the size is way overkill for me (no big family to move about).

The Niro is too small and underpowered, and (imho) kinda ugly.

Tucson was the right size and the combined powertrain has very good power (much more than the ICE model). Plus the fuel efficiency gains.

Was never a fan of the pre-face lift model, particularly the front, but the new updated grill and bumper I really like. The interior is a class above. Still kinda meh on the creases at the side, but they're growing on me.

I know you couldn't have had it all that long since the first shipment only came in last month. But what is your Fuel consumption been like since Litres per 100kms wise?

Yep - only have it about 2 weeks now. When I went to look at it the day after you posted the features for the diff trims (thanks for that btw), the first shipment was practically gone (they had just an orange one left), and the second shipment which was coming in at the end of January was already about half booked.
Done about 500km on it so far. I've seen consumption ranges from 5.7l to 8l per 100km. The higher figures are from the terrible north/south traffic last couple weeks, and from when I'm home with the car on playing around with the features and organising my settings, playing the radio and getting to know the car, etc. And my Saturday morning was 3 hours of standstill traffic from stink n dutty after fete madness and roadblocks. Lots of idling
But the average for those 500km is 6.2l. Filled today for the first time at just under 1/4 tank and it took 40l of fuel.

Ahh Ok. Nice Man.

Np on the specs!!

[dredman1]

When you think of it a hybrid is as complicated as an ICE and EV combined

Will never buy that

Either full EV or a very efficient ICE for me

I guess, but I can't get on that "no engine", full EV train yet. Maybe after the hybrid experience that might change.
Just thinking when the battery eventually goes, one can still drive while the other can't. Might be wrong, but that's just me.
To each their own *shrugs*

[Capleton]

When you think of it a hybrid is as complicated as an ICE and EV combined

Will never buy that

Either full EV or a very efficient ICE for me

I guess, but I can't get on that "no engine", full EV train yet. Maybe after the hybrid experience that might change.
Just thinking when the battery eventually goes, once can still drive while the other can't. Might be wrong, but that's just me.
To each their own *shrugs*

I believe that with strong hybrids if the battery is not functioning the car will not be able to drive. With mild hybrids the vehicle would still be able to drive even if the battery pack is not working.

[Dizzy28]

On another note, no pun intended since it's a Nissan im posting about lol I see they have the new quashqai here... Sure they gonna increase price. 1022595940.jpg1888369415.jpg

They did raise the price

When I was checking out the Qashqai in May last year the Base was $285k, the mid spec was $305k and the top was $355k (365 for the two tone paint).
This refreshed model is $299k for the base, $315k mid spec and $365k (375k for the two tone) for the AWD top spec

[Shalom Vanamson]

On another note, no pun intended since it's a Nissan im posting about lol I see they have the new quashqai here... Sure they gonna increase price. 1022595940.jpg1888369415.jpg

They did raise the price

When I was checking out the Qashqai in May last year the Base was $285k, the mid spec was $305k and the top was $355k (365 for the two tone paint).
This refreshed model is $299k for the base, $315k mid spec and $365k (375k for the two tone) for the AWD top spec

Yh that gone up which means its more than the Tucson Platinum Hybrid and the new HS Hybrid in top spec trim despite it being the smaller vehicle.

[Dizzy28]

On another note, no pun intended since it's a Nissan im posting about lol I see they have the new quashqai here... Sure they gonna increase price. 1022595940.jpg1888369415.jpg

They did raise the price

When I was checking out the Qashqai in May last year the Base was $285k, the mid spec was $305k and the top was $355k (365 for the two tone paint).
This refreshed model is $299k for the base, $315k mid spec and $365k (375k for the two tone) for the AWD top spec

Yh that gone up which means its more than the Tucson Platinum Hybrid and the new HS Hybrid in top spec trim despite it being the smaller vehicle.

The Qashqai is deceptively large from what it looks like. Some of the dimension differences aren't all that much greater to the Tucson.

Given that the Qashqai is taxable more than the Tucson Massy probably making more on each Tucson sold. One of my cousin in the market for a vehicle. He issa Govnt employee so he has tax breaks. Once he found out the showroom price for the Tucson is what he would be paying since there is no MVT and VAT to get off he stop looking at that vehicle.

[nick639v2]

Peeps, are the Subaru Foresters still drinking gas like the older models?

How is the reliability and access to parts other than Massy?

Have a [emoji[emoji6][emoji6]] - current gen forester. I average about [emoji[emoji6]][emoji6][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]]km per [emoji6][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]]L full these days with the traffic on intelligent mode. All parts can be sourced from the US except engine since we have the .[emoji[emoji6][emoji6]] vs their .[emoji6] or hybrid. Mine ain’t crack [emoji[emoji6][emoji6]],[emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]]km yet going on years tho lol

[dredman1]

Given that the Qashqai is taxable more than the Tucson Massy probably making more on each Tucson sold. One of my cousin in the market for a vehicle. He issa Govnt employee so he has tax breaks. Once he found out the showroom price for the Tucson is what he would be paying since there is no MVT and VAT to get off he stop looking at that vehicle. Screenshot_20250228-153925.jpg

ICE Tucson not an option if he was set on one? Although that has the DCT so won't advise it.

[Dizzy28]

Given that the Qashqai is taxable more than the Tucson Massy probably making more on each Tucson sold. One of my cousin in the market for a vehicle. He issa Govnt employee so he has tax breaks. Once he found out the showroom price for the Tucson is what he would be paying since there is no MVT and VAT to get off he stop looking at that vehicle. Screenshot_20250228-153925.jpg

ICE Tucson not an option if he was set on one? Although that has the DCT so won't advise it.

Their ministry has the ICE Tucsons and the drivers bad talk that DCT all the time.

[Shalom Vanamson]

On another note, no pun intended since it's a Nissan im posting about lol I see they have the new quashqai here... Sure they gonna increase price. 1022595940.jpg1888369415.jpg

They did raise the price

When I was checking out the Qashqai in May last year the Base was $285k, the mid spec was $305k and the top was $355k (365 for the two tone paint).
This refreshed model is $299k for the base, $315k mid spec and $365k (375k for the two tone) for the AWD top spec

Yh that gone up which means its more than the Tucson Platinum Hybrid and the new HS Hybrid in top spec trim despite it being the smaller vehicle.

The Qashqai is deceptively large from what it looks like. Some of the dimension differences aren't all that much greater to the Tucson.

Given that the Qashqai is taxable more than the Tucson Massy probably making more on each Tucson sold. One of my cousin in the market for a vehicle. He issa Govnt employee so he has tax breaks. Once he found out the showroom price for the Tucson is what he would be paying since there is no MVT and VAT to get off he stop looking at that vehicle. Screenshot_20250228-153925.jpg

We get the LWB version of the tucson locally and its similar size with the Xtrail which is a weird thing since its size is also close if not similar with the CRV. However interesting point you made there with your cousin and those tax breaks

[Tezzadude]

I'm surprised no one talked about the Rexton that a customer parked up at lifestyle because of a software issue and a leaky sunroof which went to court.

I also saw some weird GWM suv today where the wheels were so small, it seems too narrow for the wheel housing. It looks so disproportionate to the wheel well itself that the designs looks unfinished.

[MG Man]

I'm surprised no one talked about the Rexton that a customer parked up at lifestyle because of a software issue and a leaky sunroof which went to court.

I also saw some weird GWM suv today where the wheels were so small, it seems too narrow for the wheel housing. It looks so disproportionate to the wheel well itself that the designs looks unfinished.

re the Ssangyong, owner seems to be a bit of a tool, based on the press article...complained about a CEL that turned out to be a driver assist warning for when the car detects you not paying attention
Re the sunroof, the judge is an aas for saying 'that should be expected'
He should have said it's a warranty issue that the dealer needs to address promptly, and not grounds for a replacement vehicle

[Dizzy28]

I'm surprised no one talked about the Rexton that a customer parked up at lifestyle because of a software issue and a leaky sunroof which went to court.

I also saw some weird GWM suv today where the wheels were so small, it seems too narrow for the wheel housing. It looks so disproportionate to the wheel well itself that the designs looks unfinished.

The Rexton owner lost, had to take back possession of the car and is responsible for 70% of lifestyle legal fees.

There really isn't much to talk about

[Capleton]

I'm surprised no one talked about the Rexton that a customer parked up at lifestyle because of a software issue and a leaky sunroof which went to court.

I also saw some weird GWM suv today where the wheels were so small, it seems too narrow for the wheel housing. It looks so disproportionate to the wheel well itself that the designs looks unfinished.

The Rexton owner lost, had to take back possession of the car and is responsible for 70% of lifestyle legal fees.

There really isn't much to talk about

pretty much, man don't know how to turn off the DAA function. I'm pretty sure LSM would have repaired the sunroof leak under warranty.

[PariaMan]

Seems like minor issues that a man with money to burn pursued

[dredman1]

Is it me or are the prices locally for the "2025" Hyundai Tuscon the same as before despite the "2025" version being 1.6 hybrid. Am I wrong to think that it should have been less since its exempted from taxes?

If it is hybrid, I would expect them to charge more despite the exemptions - they could always use the excuse that the hybrid from the manufacturer is more expensive than the gas model.

But are the new facelifted Tucsons Massy bringing really the 1.6L hybrid? If it's even the same price as the top spec pre-facelifted (non-hybrid) models, that will be surprising on their part.

Turns out they are not.

GAS POWERTRAIN.
Comfort (Base Spec) - 299k
Limited (Mid Spec) - 329k
Platinum (Fully Loaded) - 399k

HYBRID POWERTRAIN.
Comfort (Base Spec) - 279k
Limited (Mid Spec) - 309k
Platinum (Fully Loaded) - 365k

Each gas model trim costs more than their respective hybrids? That's surprising - would've thought the pricing be reversed (yes even though the hybrid exempt because... well Massy).

The hybrid Massy bringing has the 1.6L turbo, yes?