Wrong Car/Right Car: Hybrid or gas? Which sub-P1.5-M crossover is the best pick? | Top Gear PH

It took a while, but we’re back with another episode of Wrong Car/Right Car. In this old-but-gold Top Gear Philippines format, we help our guests choose the best car to fit their budget and needs.

Jenelle is our guest for episode two, and she’s in the market for a subcompact crossover. Her shortlist consists of one hybrid and two purely gasoline-powered models: the Honda HR-V, Toyota Corolla Cross, and Mitsubishi X-Force. She’s looking for one that provides decent cargo space, is easy to drive, and, of course, fits her budget. We join Jenelle as she takes a closer look at these three crossovers and brings them out for quick test drives.

Click play on the video above to see which car she ended up choosing, and let us know if you would have made the same decision. Interested in being a Wrong Car/Right Car guest? Drop us a Facebook message.

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[_urahara_]

I feel this was a really missed opportunity for the Toyota dealership. The lady was already a Toyota owner and if she was happy with her Vios, she would have picked Toyota again.

To be fair, hindi lahat ng tao comfortable sa harap ng camera pero it would have helped if they showed more enthusiasm and knowledge about the car.

The Toyota rep felt like he didn't want to be there at all 😅. If that was the case, sana man lang nag assign sila ng mas experienced na agent.

Notice how she praised the Honda agent and picked the HRV in the end. Dealership experience is a major factor in car purchases. Kahit gaano pa kaganda yung car, if a buyer can't connect with the seller, they will probably go to another dealership or go to another brand altogether.

[brandonangelodiaz]

You should do more car buying episodes like these and it is so much of a help for all buyers looking for their first or next ride. More power TopGear Phils.! God Bless always!!!

[doughknotTV]

I hope mabalik ung segment sa wrong car-right car na diniscuss ung needs ni buyer first before jumping in to the test drives.

Kudos tgp, happy to see you bring this format ulit

[tedy]

Big props for the Honda Sales Agent. She knows what she's doing and her energy was great. The 2 agents from Toyota and Mitsubishi, ahente ba talaga kayo? parang ayaw magbenta and kulang sa product knowledge.

[godzen]

Ang nice having someone na walang masyadong alam sa car taz e pa comparison sa kanila ung mga na gamit nila.. lalabas tlga ang true results…❤❤❤

[cloacksaber]

Nag mamatter din talaga minsan yung sales talk galing ni ate honda eh, naka enthusiastic sa client.

[Axelerate]

Noong araw may portion ang Top Gear Philippines sa back part ng magazine nila na may tinutulungan silang buyer ng sasakyan. Usually 3 car options ang nandun then Botchi is the one who will guide also the buyer. Nostalgia feels lang itong video.

[Bosdaks]

ang gagaling at pleasing ng personality ng Honda agents, bukod sa magaganda. Kahit ata ako mapapabili sa kanila hehe. Ganyan gusto ko yung mabait na approach lang hindi yung todo sales talk. makadaan nga sa weekend for test drive

[Bosdaks]

Teejay from Honda was SMILING all throughout the ride while explaining all features in detail. That smile made the difference for me.

[cyvidal]

Sobrang galing ni ms. TJ mapapabili ka talaga ng Honda, yung sa Toyota sa likod nyo na sana pinaupo

[NR]

Honda sales agent was awesome. Great voice, confidence, and sales talk.

[janbesandreamo]

This lady was very entertaining for some reason hahaha make her a regular sa Top Gear!

[theunpreparedpinoy]

Mitsubishi kinda killed the mood with the sales rep na mukhang bago lang sa work nya. They could have send someone na mas experienced to explain everything. What a missed opportunity!

[logmeinhere]

Teejay! Cool lang haha she was the same agent I had back then almost 2 years ago when I bought my car there!

Yep big thumbs up to her very professional and helpful kausap.

[boonagiplays]

I love these Wrong Car/Right Car videos Top Gear! I wish you guys could make more of these ❤

[rayalexanderlucido]

One of my favorite segment in Top Gear Philippines even the time of Botchi Santos in Magazine. More episodes to come and make it a regular segment. It will really helps also to decide. 💯🚗

[JeromeCawaling]

This video highlights the importance of closing skills in car sales. Even technically knowledgeable buyers who are ready to purchase often depend on the salesperson's ability to seal the deal. An enthusiastic approach makes a big difference.

[stargeyser]

Best review so far from the rest car review with actual buyer for different car brands.

[ianciar]

This episode validates what we are noticing about the customer service of one of the car brands. The after sales service is worse.

[katya]

No one talked about cabin noise inside after the doors are closed. Can you hear the tires, the noise outside, etc. which I think is just as important