Isuzu Traviz 2.5 MT S (2020) vs Suzuki APV Type II GLX MT (8-seater) MT (2015)

Isuzu Traviz 2.5 MT S (2020) vs Suzuki APV Type II GLX MT (8-seater) MT (2015): which should you buy?

For a Filipino buyer weighing a work‑van against a multi‑purpose family MPV, the choice hinges on payload versus passenger comfort and engine type. The Isuzu Traviz 2.5 MT S (2020) is a purpose‑built van with a larger 2.5‑L diesel engine that delivers 78 PS and a strong 176.5 Nm of torque at low 1800 rpm, making it suited for hauling cargo and climbing steep Philippine roads with a modest 3‑year/100,000 km warranty. Its body‑on‑frame construction, two‑door layout and 3‑seat capacity emphasize cargo space over passenger comfort, and it is priced slightly lower at ₱962,000. In contrast, the Suzuki APV Type II GLX MT (2015) is an 8‑seater MPV on a body‑on‑frame platform, powered by a 1.6‑L gasoline engine that puts out 91 PS but only 127 Nm of torque at higher 4500 rpm, which is adequate for city driving but less ideal for heavy loads. It offers five doors, three rows of seats (2+3+3), and three exterior colour options, targeting families or small‑business owners needing passengers as well as modest cargo. Its price is marginally higher at ₱975,000 with the same warranty terms. Choose the Traviz if cargo capacity, low‑end torque and lower price are priorities; pick the APV if you need more seats, easier ingress/egress and a gasoline engine for urban use.