Maxus G50 A Great Family Hauler

Whenever you talk about seven-seaters as family haulers, the Maxus G50 is not usually the first model that springs to mind, not because it’s terrible or anything, but because it actually isn’t classified as a seven-seater. The MPV from the Maxus stable is actually an eight-seater. So here are five features of the G50 that make it a worthy consideration for your next family vehicle, and why it'll be a worthwhile model over the standard fare in the market for your household. 

Maxus G50 Rear

There are tons of seven-seaters out in the market today, but the one-up that the Maxus G50 has is that it is an eight-seater, and it’s not a forced feature either. In order for the car to become an eight-seater, it needs extra width and interior volume in order to accommodate that extra passenger. The G50 isn’t bigger by a few millimeters in width alone, in fact, comparing it to one of the most popular seven-seaters in the Philippines today, the Mitsubishi Xpander, the Maxus beats it in terms of size in all dimensions. The G50 comes in at a length of 4,825mm, a width of 1,825mm, and a height of 1,778mm. This is in contrast to the Xpander’s 4,595mm length, 1,750mm width, and 1,700mm height. Fitting an extra seat into the cabin required the G50 to grow. It’s no joke how the car needed to be longer, wider, and a bit taller to make sure that the extra passenger gets the necessary space. 

Safety systems in entry-level cars are sometimes not all there, but Maxus knows that its cars will carry valuable cargo and it’s definitely worth the money to invest in good systems because you never know what may happen on the road. As it stands, the Maxus G50 in all its forms comes standard with a pair of airbags in the front for the driver and front passenger, ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, a security alarm system, electronic door locks, stability control, and rear parking sensors. Currently, it’s a good standard in terms of basic safety systems, but it also has a tire pressure monitoring system, a system that is mostly overlooked in the entry-level market, and something that will keep you safe even before you get too far along your trip. 

Maxus G50 Engine

Most seven-seaters come with naturally-aspirated engines, which are serviceable, but Maxus opted for a turbocharger to add to the G50’s capability. The result is extra power and torque that is not just meaningful in terms of its usability, but also in the level of excitement that the model can bring to the table. With other seven-seaters hovering around the 100 horsepower mark and around 140 Nm of torque, the G50 has two engine options that are more powerful than most top-of-the-line seven-seater MPVs out in the market today. 

The entry-level model comes with a 1.3-liter turbocharged motor that develops 150 hp and 230 Nm of torque, which is a slightly higher output than we expect from an engine of this size. Following that, Maxus has a more powerful engine option for more premium variants of the G50, and that is the 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 167 hp and 250 Nm of torque. Power figures alone tell you that this car can definitely take a long drive out of town, go up to Baguio with no drama, and also haul passengers and cargo with almost no issues whatsoever. Even the basic model comes with a good amount of power and torque on tap, more so than any of the G50’s seven-seat rivals. 

Maxus G50 Side

Cars are getting more and more expensive each day, and even super-affordable MPVs have now succumbed to crossing the seven-digit mark. That’s all well and good, but not for the Maxus G50 at the time of this article’s writing. The base price of the Maxus G50 eight-seater starts at just P948,000. Other cars in the seven-seater category now start from a million Philippine Pesos. For that price, you’re getting a capable engine, a lot of space, and a competent set of safety systems—traits that you don’t normally find in other seven-seaters. 

Maxus G50 Front Quarter

While you’re raising your family, the last thing that you need is a car-related headache, but Maxus Philippines firmly believes in the strength and durability of its cars, so much so that it is willing to warrant it for up to five years or 100,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. Other brands may only extend their warranty policies for up to three years, but even a brand as young as Maxus knows that consumer trust is extremely important and that its cars can handle normal use over long periods. It also helps that the brand is backed by the Ayala Corporation, which means that a steady and experienced hand will be with you through every kilometer of your journey. 

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