Hello amateur and professional experts Just one of the noob guys here seeking advice on getting a new vehicle based on the topic.

Reasons for buying a new vehicle:
1. Because I want to experience owning and driving a new vehicle (first and foremost hehe).
2. Peace of mind as I, including my family spend every weekend away from the city (Bulacan, Zambales, Quezon, Subic, etc.). Although the car I currently drive ('96 Lancer - pizza) runs smoothly and hasn't given me any major problems, I am still hesitant to use it every weekend for long distance driving. Not sure if it is still fuel efficient as it is old plus baka biglang lumabas agad ang mga sakit.

Factors to consider:
1. Budget - Below 1M (Half DP/ Half financed)
2. Over-all ride experience - Comfort for my family with a baby
3. Fuel consumption - My impression and from what I've heard/ read, mas matipid daw ang diesel that's why I'm opting to buy a diesel running vehicle. If car, shempre best pa din ang FC ng brand new, I think.
4. Looks - My wife and I are NOT really into AUVs/ "Pang pamilya" looking vehicles

Shortlist (all M/T):
Strada - Although not sure about the comfort part as we've own a Strada before but it was the 96 model so there must be a huge difference with the latest model in terms of the ride.
Tucson - If there's a diesel variant that's less 1M pero medyo sagad na sa budget :P
Crosswind - Matagtag daw?

In case a car would still be the best option:
Honda City
Honda Jazz

Actually, we prefer to get a CUV/ SUV because we just feel that it is best for traveling but due to budget constraints, our options are limited.

Thank you hope to get a lot from your comments and opinion. BTW, I'm also open to other suggestions sa choices kahit 2nd hand pero sana 2008 and up models basta pasok sa budget.