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agent007 wrote:Aaron, and imagine the cx30 you saw is a basic version compared to what other countries get.
Alpha, you're spot on. It's a third world market only vehicle.
I get you, I do also think that it's assuming someone can afford something that's bigger, like a Sorento etc, if someone is on a budget then they may have no choice, I know two people with Nissan livinas and they both hate them lol always some issue they're having, from gas guage not working to batteries dying way ahead of time, but I guess that's straying off topicAlpha_2nr wrote:zando wrote:''Greggle, I think those 1.5's is a non issue. Why I say that? I've seen 1.2 and 1.3 cars like Note, March, Swift and Yaris climb up Lady Young, Lady Chancellor, SF Hill, Maracas and Paramin normal.''
Thing with the above is that those cars are small and light, and only hold max 5 people in a pinch, if you have a bigger vehicle which weighs more and uses the same engine and can hold more people imo I think it might be an issue in the long run.
Have a look back at my last post. Ultimately, in my opinion, this may have been more applicable say 2005. Nowadays? Not so much.
Let's compare the BR-V against something familiar:
Case 1 - Nissan B15. No-one ever questioned if a B15 or Almera could have made it up LYR or Maracas from my recollection.
HP = 105 hp (this is highly optimistic BTW)
TQ = 100ft/lb
Weight = 1101 kg
Power to weight = 95.4 HP/kg
Source: https://www.carfolio.com/nissan-sunny-1 ... loon-85657
Case 2: Honda BR-V
HP = 119 hp
TQ = 107 ft/lb
Weight = 1265 kg (LX which should be the most common trim level)
Power to weight = 94.1 HP/kg
Source: https://hondatrinidad.net/car/brv/specs
The BR-V has more power, more torque, and nearly the same power-to-weight. So using those metrics alone, if no one had issues with the quintessential B15 going up a hill, there probably won't be much issue with the BR-V either IMHO.
I think people are looking at the size of the vehicle, and may realise that several modern "CUVs" just share the same base platforms with regular cars, which can at times lead to CUVs being not much heavier than the cars they are based on.
If you're looking to haul 7 big people everyday then you're not going to want a 7 seater CUV like the BR-V, anyway.
Look at something with more space.
Most "7 seater" CUVs (I assume the BR-V will be the same based on the dimensions) will not be able to comfortably fit 7 ADULTs. 4 adults, 3 kids? Sure maybe. Hell even a 7 seater 2015 Sorento can't do it properly IMHO, let alone these.
You can get a carbon edition foreign used. Approximately 30k USD.aaron17 wrote:agent007 wrote:Aaron, and imagine the cx30 you saw is a basic version compared to what other countries get.
Alpha, you're spot on. It's a third world market only vehicle.
Damn...no carbon grey edition
wing wrote:You can get a carbon edition foreign used. Approximately 30k USD.aaron17 wrote:agent007 wrote:Aaron, and imagine the cx30 you saw is a basic version compared to what other countries get.
Alpha, you're spot on. It's a third world market only vehicle.
Damn...no carbon grey edition
agent007 wrote:Huh? What Mitsubishis you sat in bro? They don't have much rite now lol
Anyway, ANSA cleared some stock last night including the Xpander Cross, Sportero and the long awaited Honda BRV.
Nice vehicle, too much money though, that should be 250 max.agent007 wrote:
1.4T with 6AT paddle shift, 6 airbags, 360 cam, 9” touch screen display, front and rear parking sensors, push button start, panoramic sunroof, AllGrip AWD system, 17” alloy rims wrapped in Continental tyres, LED lights with DRL’s, 5 year/ 100,000kms warranty - $290k
I would love to see a 4-way comparison between the Vitara, S-Cross, Eclipse Cross and XV in some light off road trails locally seeing that all have AWD. It would be nice to see what the more expensive CRV, Xtrail, Forester and Tucson can do on those same trails as well.
This was recalled due to a defect where the wheel could fall off due to the bolts failingMDtuner70 wrote:Toyota's first full EV. Sharing the same platform with Subaru again (like they did with the gt86).
Comes with off-road modes, which is interesting.
As the alpha male of the car park, I humbly ask of you : if someone is interested in an electric or hybrid electric vehicle, what vehicle will you be able to recommend, upper middle class income. Also seeing that most if not all manufacturers have electrified their models, will Trinidad end up being a dumping ground for pure ice vehicles that aren't wanted anywhere else? How difficult is it for us to adapt?agent007 wrote:How much rav4 hybrid alluh ever see on our roads? I saw 2 and my TTTL source told me at the time that those were grey market (roro) imports. Who have $725k to punk down on a vehicle like that?
Concerning the BZ4X vehicle above, is best you stick with a ICE vehicle cause if the idea is to save money, you will have some years to pass until that cost is offset and let's be real here, TTTL not going to sell anything affordable.
If the regular Joe and Joe wife want to be seen in a Toyota SUV or crossover, there's always the Rush and CHR for that. I mean if a Hyundai Kona Electric is $395k and the Ioniq electric is $315k, the regular non management salaried public servant or private sector worker won't be able to afford that, especially if they have an apartment rental or mortgage coming out their pay check monthly.
But soon a dealership is going to release another electric option and they claim its one everyone can afford. I know what it is already and all I have to say is rofl.
This was recalled due to a defect where the wheel could fall off due to the bolts failing [/quote]tmack wrote:
Kenjo wrote:Any owner or reviews of the jaguar line of vehicles in trinidad , especially the E-pace?
nick639v2 wrote:Kenjo wrote:Any owner or reviews of the jaguar line of vehicles in trinidad , especially the E-pace?
I can only say based on the test drives, if you’re considering buying into the more premium brands, while it’s a nice vehicle I found driving and premium interior to be better in the similarly priced Volvos. The jag variants we have seem very bottom ended
Kenjo wrote:Any owner or reviews of the jaguar line of vehicles in trinidad , especially the E-pace?
Gladiator wrote:Kenjo wrote:Any owner or reviews of the jaguar line of vehicles in trinidad , especially the E-pace?
I would stay far far away if I were you... the brand is somewhat problematic and the dealership is very volatile.
Kenjo wrote:Gladiator wrote:Kenjo wrote:Any owner or reviews of the jaguar line of vehicles in trinidad , especially the E-pace?
I would stay far far away if I were you... the brand is somewhat problematic and the dealership is very volatile.
Yeah was just looking for something a bit more unique but the more common brands especially locally I’ll stick to them. Realising for vehicles newly developed only in 2017 I may be looking for my own headache
Kronik wrote:This was recalled due to a defect where the wheel could fall off due to the bolts failingtmack wrote:
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