Haima 7 2.0 GL Deluxe MT (2015) vs Hyundai Accent 1.6 CRDi GL AT DCT (2015)

Haima 7 2.0 GL Deluxe MT (2015) vs Hyundai Accent 1.6 CRDi GL AT DCT (2015): which should you buy?

For Filipino buyers deciding between the Haima 7 2.0 GL Deluxe MT and the Hyundai Accent 1.6 CRDi GL AT DCT, the key differences lie in body type, fuel, transmission, and warranty. The Haima 7 (₱899,000) is a gasoline SUV with 150 PS and 180 Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual. It offers SUV practicality but with less torque and a shorter warranty (100,000 km / 3 years). The Hyundai Accent (₱858,000) is a diesel sedan with 136 PS and a substantial 300 Nm of torque from 1,500-3,500 rpm, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. Its diesel engine provides excellent low-end torque for city driving and highway overtaking, and it comes with a 5-year unlimited mileage warranty, which is rare and valuable. The Accent is also ₱41,000 cheaper. For daily commuting and fuel efficiency (diesel is more economical), the Accent is the clear winner. However, if you need an SUV's higher ground clearance and cargo space for family trips or rough roads, the Haima 7 is the only choice. For most buyers, the Accent's combination of power, torque, fuel type, and warranty makes it the better value.