Haima S5

The S5 can easily hold up to five passengers without any issues. Although this is a compact crossover, you would be surprised that the S5 offers a very capacious interior that provides a generous amount of both head and legroom space. If we talk about the cargo volume of the S5, it can carry approximately 320-litre of load which can be further maximized by folding down the rear seats. The interior, conversely, is surrounded by faux leather trimmings. You will also find the seats comfortable as they are adjustable along with a two-way, also adjustable, steering wheel decked with controls. It is also equipped with a tachometer, electronic multi-trip meter, a digital clock as well as digital odometer.

The design of this vehicle embodies a modernized look associated with a European-inspired design that makes people take a second glance. To name a few things that make this vehicle stand out, it has a chrome grille along with two slats that sets out a sleek and sharp aesthetic. To boot, its headlights are coupled with LED daytime running lights, and it also has both front and rear fog lights. This crossover surprisingly has a sliding sunroof as well. All of the variants measure 4,358 mm in length, 1,823 mm in width, and 1,630 mm in height. Whereas the wheelbase of this automobile is approximately 2,530 mm along with a ground clearance of 160 mm.

The compact SUV is built with a Macpherson front strut suspension and a rear multi-link suspension. The braking power of the Haima S5 is provided by discs on the front and a combination of discs and drums on the back. This subcompact crossover is equipped with exceptional infotainment for its value. It is armed with a seven-inch LCD screen along with Bluetooth wireless and USB connectivity features. Although it may not be that much of an intuitive display, you can either get used to it or you can opt to upgrade it for a higher-end display. One of the things you will enjoy you would enjoy is listening to your preferred music via six speakers. Radio functionalities are also supported with an integrated 2DIN Audio.

The S5, a front-wheel-drive crossover, has 4 variants: the 1.6 Elite MT, the 1.66 Deluxe MT, the 1.6 Noble MT, and the 1.5 Turbo elite CVT. Depending on the variant, you can opt to choose from Manual or CVT transmission. All of the variants offered in the market are gasoline-powered. Since it is powered by either a 1.5-litre four-cylindrical engine or a 1.6-litre four-cylindrical engine, it can generate 121–161 horsepower with a torque of 160–223 Nm. The fuel tank capacity, on the other hand, is 60-litre.

When we talk about safety, the S5 offers a generous amount. It is equipped with seat belts that come with a reminder for the individuals who will drive as well as for the ones who will occupy the front seats, it comes with height-adjustable seat belts. ISOFIX tethers are also built-in. It has both driver’s and front passenger’s airbag, an electronic brake distribution (EBD), anti-lock brake system (ABS), brake assist (BA), day & night rearview mirror, rear camera, parking sensors, and a crash sensor to name a few.

For those individuals who find it arduous to drive along the streets of Manila, the compact crossover, Haima S5, made it useful to weave around traffic and narrow paths with its size as well as its multi-functioning steering wheel.

With a price range of ₱789,000–₱899,000, this compact crossover is offering features out of its value. This vehicle can either be used for your day-to-day commute to work or your family. While it looks appeasing and modern, the S5 is packed with safety and comfort features which makes it ideal for anyone looking for a dependable carrier under the budget. Although one of the things you should take note of is that there is a lack of maintenance service centers in the country thus you will find it troublesome to repair your vehicle, making it cost a fortune despite its low entry price.