The local crossover scene is going to be a busy one this 2019. One needn’t look any further than the number of nameplates available to tell the segment’s as competitive as it’s ever been, and when it comes to what’s available, the Japanese arguably have the best offerings around.
So let’s take a look at who’s who when it comes to crossovers. The all-new Toyota RAV4—one of the pioneers of the segment—has just entered the market, same goes for the all-new Subaru Forester. Last year, Honda made a splash when it brought in the latest CR-V with seven seats and a diesel powerplant, and in 2017, Mazda wowed with the new-look CX-5.
One of the first things you’ll probably ask yourself when presented with these options is this: "Which ones come available with a diesel?" Only the CR-V and CX-5 do, with the former available in a seven-seat configuration, too.
All-wheel drive? All top-of-the-line offerings offer it, save for the all-new Toyota RAV4’s LTD variants which
We could go on and on, but to make things simple, we’ve compiled the specs of all their top-spec offerings for you to check out. Let us know in the poll below which crossover you would throw your money at:
Subaru Forester 2.0i-S with EyeSight |
Mazda CX-5 2.2L AWD Sport Diesel |
Toyota RAV4 2.5L 4x2 LTD |
Honda CR-V 1.6 SX DSL AWD |
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| Price (Philippine Peso) | 1,798,000 | 2,230,000 | 2,188,000 | 2,125,000 |
| Drive | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Engine | 2.0-liter gasoline | 2.2-liter diesel | 2.5-liter gasoline | 1.6-liter turbodiesel |
| Power | 154hp @ 6,000rpm | 173hp @ 4,500rpm | 203hp @ 6,600rpm | 118hp @ 4,000rpm |
| Torque | 196Nm @ 4,000rpm | 420Nm @ 2,000rpm | 243Nm @ 4,000-5,000rpm | 300Nm @ 2,000rpm |
| Fuel tank capacity (liters) | 63 | 56 | 55 | 57 |
| Ignition | Push-to-start | Push-to-start | Push-to-start | Push-to-start |
| Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 9-speed automatic |
| Paddle shifters | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Brakes (front/rear) | Ventilated discs | Ventilated disc/solid disc | Ventilated disc/disc | Ventilated disc/disc |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone | Multi-link beam | Double wishbone | Multi-link |
| Wheels | 18-inch alloys | 19-inch alloys | 18-inch alloys | 18-inch alloys |
| Tires | 225/55 R18 | 225/55 R19 | 225/60 R18 | 235/60 R18 |
| Seats | Leather | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Electronic seat adjustment | Driver and front passenger | Driver and front passenger | Driver only | Driver only |
| Steering wheel | Leather with controls, telescopic adjustment | Leather with controls, telescopic adjustment | Leather with controls, telescopic adjustment | Leather with controls, telescopic adjustment |
| Ignition | Push-to-start | Push-to-start | Push-to-start | Push-to-start |
| Audio system | 8-inch touchscreen, six speakers | 7-inch touchscreen, 10 speakers | Touchscreen, six speakers | 7-inch touchscreen, eight speakers |
| Climate control | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Backup camera | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Driver (with knee) and passenger, side, curtain | Driver and passenger, side, curtain | Driver (with knee) and passenger, side, curtain | Driver and passenger, side, curtain |
| Advanced safety features | Subaru EyeSight: Pre-Collision Braking, Lane Sway and Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control and Lead Vehicle Start Alert | I-Stop, Blind Spot Monitoring System, Lane Departure Assist, Lane Keep Assist | 8-Eye Front and Rear Sensor with Backup Camera | Honda Sensing: Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Mitigating Braking System, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation |
| Headlights | Automatic LED | Automatic LED | Automatic LED | Automatic LED |
| Dimensions (mm) | 4,625 x 1,815 x 1,730 | 4,550 x 1,840 x 1,680 | 4,600 x 1,855 x 1,685 | 4,571 x 1,855 x 1,667 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 220 | 185 | 176 | 208 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,670 | 2,700 | 2,690 | 2,660 |
