A Car or a Compact SUV? Please Help..

[ghosthunter]

Hi Everyone!

I'm just new here in and would want to ask suggestions or opinions from car enthusiasts. I was recently approved to get a car loan and I'm now confused of what to get, a car or a compact SUV. I've always wanted to drive an SUV but the fortuner and montero are just too big for me. Below are my choices, budget is 1.4M:

1. Honda CRV 2.0 M/T or A/T
2. Hyundai Tucson GLS or GL R-EVGT
3. Toyota Altis 1.6G or V
4. Honda Civic 1.8S M/T or A/T
5. Mitsubishi Lancer GT-A

In terms of the following, what would you choose in the following order?
-fuel efficiency
-maintenance cost
-resale value in 5-10 years
-interior / exterior design

Thank you very much in advance! It would really help me choose of what to buy to replace my current ride. Suggestion of other cars are also welcome. More power to you guys!

I just regrouped the cars listed above in categories where they would be best at. 1st, 2nd positioning is irrelevant.

Fuel efficiency:
-toyota altis 1.6L
-tucson diesel

Maintenance cost:
-toyota altis 1.6L
-honda civic 1.8l

Resale Value:
-honda civic
-lancer ex gta

interior/exterior design:
-honda civic
-lancer ex gta


I bought a Lancer EX GLS a year ago. Great car to drive in the city or out of town. Powerful engine accelerates quick and smoothly. Spacious interior.