I’ve beed driving my SGV for 15 months now, all i can say, i am very satisfied with this car. it handles well and very responsive. A few of my frens drove my SGV before and all they say are praises.

Who ever that plans to get SGV, it;s highly recomended for this price.

At the moment i am searching for accessories for this car such as body kits. Any know where i can get it??

Well the thing is, if you intend to look for a car/suv that last long, better get a japan CBU, no regret. I was using a test drive sx4 sedan (which is also CBU from Japan as well) about 8 months old (the speedo shows 16,000 km travelled) while waiting for my sgv, still feel solid and like new after that (no rattle on dashboard or anywhere), which i think beats the civic and altis anytime. I have tested slyhpy (according to the no. plate MBP XXXX = should be about 2-3 months old), it rattles on the dashboard and the door panels, similarly to altis, the silver paint on the steering faded, only after 2-3 months?

if you consider to keep a suv for long term use, sgv should be the answer, money well spent. besides, how many second hand sgv for sale that you have seen? almost nil right? that shows it’s worth the money and they keep it because it is exclusive to own one (how many you can see on the road?).

if you can find nearest service centre that you are comfortable with in terms of location and services (because of it’s limited service centre), then sgv should be a good choice, besides the service won’t costs you a fortune, more or less like hondas and toyotas.

Instead of petrol engine, why dont they offer Diesel? If not, just equip it with 2.4L engine to “steal” the potential buyers of CRV in 2.4L (Naza is selling the CRV 2.4L at RM200k!!) Else, do a light pressured turbo engine for this petrol engine to output at least 170hp with 250Nm torque. Throw in the 2WD/4WD switch like the Isuzu D-Max, add 5 speed automatic so the gear ratio for 1-3 can be closer while space out the 4th and 5th gears for highway cruising and fuel efficiency sake. Throw in HID Lamps with Sunroof and Cruise Control while price it below 140k for the 2.0T version or 160k for the 2.4L version, HM will have a serious competitor for its poorly equipped CRVs (That car doesnt even have BA and bonnet trim!!). Or alternatively to keep cost and selling price low, at least offer the Sunroof, HID & Leatherseats as optional items.

Given such specs with the atrractive factors like CBU, Jap Built, it should sell better than the Sorentos and CRVs. Come on, Suzuki, what are you waiting for?
Also, please review your Swift Sports offering as I personally think that to widen the appeal, you should add a few more colors to the choice rather than the White and Yellow. Colors like Silver and Black is very popular in Malaysia. As well, pls equip it with the projetor heaplamps as available in the JDM model and use a 6 speeds transmission instead the 5 speeds if you want to make it a close ratios gear box. Else, cruising @ 100km with RPM at 3.8k range isnt pleasant at all. To completely “kill” the latest Honda Jazz, throw in the cruise control as well and add sunroof & HID as optional equipment. If you can still keep the price within the range of 100k with 6 speeds trans or 5 speeds auto and HIDs & Cruise Control (w/o the Recaros & Sunroof), it should has the appeal to many ppl. This is the most fun mini within 100k you can buy…just get the spec really right, Mr Suzuki!!

October 21, 2008 @ 6:05 am

so what? if u think other brands suck too much, then dont buy lah..
all things wanna politics..work hard la brother…dont complain too much..
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Finally an affordable price. Yet, the best price in the town, Suzuki..

I’ve always liked vitara since first model. Commanding view.

but if compared to qashqai, i take qashqai anyday.

CBU price < Locally assembled models.

That is the issue, simple. Do not make such comments about other bloggers when you do not even know them. Let’s play fair.

bukitdamansara..

either u r the son of a rich dad or u r just being a dick..

enuff said..

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he just being a dick..

What MisterBenjo said is valid, its CBU, yet selling at that kinda of pricing.

Unlike some other Japanese brands that are Thai and Indonesian made, which Malaysia Government no longer tax them, they continue to sell at that kind of pricing, cos they know we will buy, and also the government also would prefer them to rip us off because if they sell the kind of price they’re selling in Thailand, our P&P is dead meat for sure.

So? Japs are ‘forced’ by our market and industry to rip us off. BIG TIME.

I think.. with this mentality, and if they were lived in thai or indonesia.. they even can’t afford motorcycle. Believe me!.

Attitude toward future.

cuz CRV got Honda tag on it..
nonetheless,theres plenty more cars and brands to choose for at these price range and yet ppl always go for brands instead of what the car offers…

rite..? ;p

either u r the son of a rich dad or u r just being a dick..

enuff said..