We purchased a new Nissan X-Trail STL in 2015 & have really enjoyed driving this car & there has been no issues.
We want to upgrade the car due before the end of the financial year.
We don't drive lot of kms in it & its generally only for 2x people in the car.
Is there any really good SUV's deals that are highly recommended under $50k purchasing in Qld.
SUV Recommendations for under $50k
lynnckelly on 28/04/2024 - 14:40
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Built a spreadsheet in Excel to do that. Dimensions, weight, fuel consumption, turning circle, spare type etc. Started it a year or so before the planned change. Able to sort on any of the criteria. Very helpful way to sort out that barrage of information that’s easily forgotten - or missed. Like, oh, damn, I didn’t realise it wouldn’t fit in the carport with the mirrors out. Duh.
Only 2 people and low km? Why an SUV? Why not a small hatchback or sedan? Would be cheaper and have the same features, better performance and cheaper to run. Corolla, i30, Ceraro etc??
I know I'm going to get negged to oblivion for this, but maybe an EV? Fuel it at home easily, built for short trips. Cheaper to maintain… Can get a GWM Ora for about the same price as a Corolla hybrid. MG4 for a few coins more or a BYD Atto 3 would do exactly what you want and all are under $50k.
game theory. if everyone has a big car, you getting a small car is more dangerous
game theory. if everyone has a big car, you getting a small car is more dangerous
This doesn't make sense, statistically. The only scenario where a "big car" is safer than a smaller car is during a head-on collision, which is the least common type of collision.
In most other accidents, it often averages out which type of car is safer, but overall, SUVs are actually less safe (both for occupants and for others) than sedans and hatchbacks because of their higher centre of gravity and higher propensity to roll when hit from the side (which is far more common than a head-on collision).
whole lotta claims with not a lotta sources.
if you only care about the people in the car, a bigger car is safer.
https://www.iihs.org/topics/fatality-statistics/detail/passe…
How much is 'not many kms'? And how often do you actually drive more than 200kms in a day?
I wouldnt be buying a new petrol car right now unless my current car died today, or my needs were outside what EVs are available.
2nd-hand Rav4 Hybrid.
not a lot of kms & only for 2x people: Suzuki Scross or Vitara
I second the RAV4 Hybrid. Don't go EV. Even if it's another brand, hybrid is the go, either demo's or second hand. Honda, Subaru or other Toyota's. Best to test drive a few.
Why would hybrid be way to go?
Best of both worlds with EV in city / slow / stop start traffic and long range driving without having to stop for recharging with fuel efficiency.
Also twice the number of systems you have to maintain and worry about
We don't drive lot of kms in it & its generally only for 2x people in the car.
Tandem bicycle.
Or a sidecar
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I recommend a 2015 Nissan X-Trail STL. I've heard of one that has low kms, zero issues and is at a bargain price.
This is the worst time to buy a new vehicle when you have one that's perfectly fine. Petrol prices will keep creeping up while battery prices are going down.
the worst time to buy a new vehicle when you have one that's perfectly fine
This is
Subaru Crosstrek. recommend.
rav4 hybrid clearly
Subaru Crosstrek better than RAV4 Hybrid…lol..
Toyota and Subaru are sister company.
If you like Nissan’s, maybe the Qashqai
E-2008
Now 40k
If you were happy with the xtrail, get another xtrail
Have a look at Hyundai or Kia - plenty of models under $50k.
Subaru Crosstrek, great all-round package, albeit, is underpowered.
"Underpowered" is all relative. It is only underpowered conpared to faster cars. If it adequately keeps up with traffic, travels comfortably at highways speed with holiday luggage its not 'underpowered'.
A 20yo corolla wasnt underpowered when it was new. It wasnt fast, but was adequate and stull all that is needed to drive safely on the roads.
If you are going to change cars then I’d consider changing to EV given your low kilometres.
Look at the BYD Atto 3. QLD also has an EV subsidy of $3,000 or $6,000 depending on your household income
https://www.qrida.qld.gov.au/program/queensland-zero-emissio…I have a Kia Stonic which is a small SUV but big enough for two. Has never given any problems and has a 7 year warranty and fixed price servicing.
OP - last year we looked at almost exactly your dilemma. We had the sister car to the Xtrail, a 2012 Renault Koleos - same size, with the Nissan drive train and underpinnings. Loved it, low kms.
Looked at the new Xtrail/Koleos/Mitsubishi. Much bigger, a few less features. RAV4, bigger, a bit spartan, dearer, and at the time not very available.
Settled on a Mazda CX-5 Touring. Same size as your Xtrail, similar power train but no CVT, nicer interior than the RAV4, and claimed much better L/kms. We are averaging around 8l/100kms c/f 10.5 in the old Koleos. Funnily enough some friends with a 2011 Xtrail indepenently made the same choice last week. Very happy with the Mazda. Was about $42000 change over.
At low km’s the extra for a hybrid didn’t look like a compelling deal, and we could see us running into range/charging problems in a full EV for the few long trips we do. EV regional charging has a few years to develop yet.Give Kia Sportage or Mazda CX-5 a try.
CX5 is fun to drive.
Skoda Octavia Sportline for 42k is my pick at the moment. 7 year warranty. Lovely car to drive. Has everything you need and more. Also, unlike an SUV has functional boot space.
Also, why not just keep the car if it's all good? Just save yourself 50k lol.
If only there was a website where you could filter cars that meet your specifications and make a choice based on the results.