04/05 RAV 4, X-Trail 2.0 2.5 and Outlander

**raquino** · April 4th, 2011 07:19 AM

If you were to choose a daily driver among the 3 models, which will you choose? AT or MT? Please include performance, riding comfort, fuel consumption and maintenance cost. I prfer auto matic transmission though. Do these models have AT?

**fullmetal** · April 4th, 2011 08:23 AM

i believe lahat yan available sa a/t.

if i were to choose between the 3, i'll definitely choose the x-trail because of its low resale value(which doesn't actually mean that it's not durable/reliable). since you are a second hand buyer you can use this to your advantage because you can get "newer" vehicle with a lot of features with the same price as a later model toyota. and nissan haven't really changed much of the x-trail so your car wouldn't be viewed as a "old model". it's performance and riding comfort is good plus it's interior space is better than the rav4, but it's quite thirsty i've read that it averages 6-7km/l for city driving. maintenance cost wouldn't be as cheap as a toyota but i think it is reasonably priced and the main advantage of the xtrail among the other choices is that it can actually be a good off-roader.

my 2 cents!

**mda_** · April 4th, 2011 09:53 AM

i vote for the XTrail as well but get the 2.5 model. better power and fuel economy ata since less strained yung engine.

Originally Posted by fullmetal

i believe lahat yan available sa a/t.

if i were to choose between the 3, i'll definitely choose the x-trail because of its low resale value(which doesn't actually mean that it's not durable/reliable). since you are a second hand buyer you can use this to your advantage because you can get "newer" vehicle with a lot of features with the same price as a later model toyota. and nissan haven't really changed much of the x-trail so your car wouldn't be viewed as a "old model". it's performance and riding comfort is good plus it's interior space is better than the rav4, but it's quite thirsty i've read that it averages 6-7km/l for city driving. maintenance cost wouldn't be as cheap as a toyota but i think it is reasonably priced and the main advantage of the xtrail among the other choices is that it can actually be a good off-roader.

my 2 cents!

**myk384** · April 4th, 2011 10:07 AM

I'll take the X-Trail anytime, in 2.0L guise for everyday travel.

**glntVR** · April 4th, 2011 10:35 AM

You won't have any problems finding a/t versions of any of the three choices. I'm not sure but from what I know the X-trail and Outlander only came out with a/t. And most buyers of these vehicles bought a/t.

**myk384** · April 4th, 2011 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by glntVR

You won't have any problems finding a/t versions of any of the three choices. I'm not sure but from what I know the X-trail and Outlander only came out with a/t. And most buyers of these vehicles bought a/t.

Walang manual silang lahat when new..

**eljo3025** · April 4th, 2011 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by myk384

Walang manual silang lahat when new..

There was a M/T Rav 4 both in 1.8L (4x2) and 2.0L (4x4)models. The A/T version was only a 2.0L (4x4).

I want the X-Trail it's still looks new among the lot.

**raquino** · April 5th, 2011 11:54 PM

Thanks for the input. I guess Xtrail would be a good buy. Check ko lang ang idling problem and pulley problems bago decide kunin ang car. Around how much ang going rate ng 2.0 and 2.5 na Xtrail?

**plgqcph** · April 6th, 2011 10:12 AM

The Outlander is also a good choice since it's full time 4wd and INVECS-2 transmission. The engine has enough torque even when fully loaded(5-adult & 3-children), You won't feel it struggling, unlike the 1.6 a/t cars. The transmission shift early to provide lower fuel consumption ex. 40+km/h on 4th gear. FC Highway-8.5km/L, City 6-8km/l, Very Short Distance(3KM) 4.5-5.0 km/l. Riding Comfort is better because of car like suspension. Seats with good back support for long distance travel. It's 4wd system is at it's best when climbing mall&condo building parking or when parking on sidewalk.