2006-07 tucson or 2006-07 xtrail?

[conzky]

Hi guys! I am planning to buy a used SUV and i am torn between the tucson (A/T) and xtrail (A/T). if my budget allows, i would readily get the crv. I currently own hondas - jazz/fit and civic. In the past I owned mitsubishi and toyota cars, hence, i don't have any experience on any of these two car brands. Gentlemen, I need your honest opinion/advise as regards to my dilemma. On the "looks" department, i both like their exterior and interior. So, perhaps we will dwell on the following variables: fuel consumption, handling and comfort, maintenance cost, and availability of parts.

Thanks in advance.

[basti08]

I'm for the Xtrail of that age. Xtrail 200 (fwd) should serve your needs well. It has clever features such as anti-dent front fenders, interior can be hosed clean c/o jersey fabric upholstery, cooled drink holders. 200X and 250X variants should give you a very sophisticated 4wd systems.

You might wanna watch this comparison of small SUVs of that era c/o fifth gear

[Egan101]

Great video, basti! It clearly shows the strengths of the Xtrail. I wonder how many local owners of the Xtrail AWD will ever drive theirs like Vicki and Tiff.

Another vote for the Xtail. Plus points knowing that Nissan has lower resale value in the country.

[conzky]

*basti: thanks for your reply, I appreciate it so much.

[vinj]

Between the two, Xtrail definitely for me. It also appears age better than the Tucson.

[Ponkan]

Banawe madami din parts for xtrail fuel consumption expect mo na 6-8 km/l city, kaya naman mag 10km/l + sa expressway. advise ko lang if fixed ka na sa xtrail mix city and province get the 250x na :D

[vinj]

Agree on getting a 250X if you can find one.

[conzky]

Banawe madami din parts for xtrail fuel consumption expect mo na 6-8 km/l city, kaya naman mag 10km/l + sa expressway. advise ko lang if fixed ka na sa xtrail mix city and province get the 250x na :D

One of the main issues about the xtrail is FC, if the 200X gets a low mileage per liter of gas, then the 250X obviously gets a lower rating. I wonder why you are suggesting the 250X. thanks.

[Egan101]

Kung small lang difference in FC ng Xtrail 200 with either 200X or 250X, you might as well get the TOTL model (250X) as you get all the best features and sa used market, halos same lang price nila.

[vinj]

One of the main issues about the xtrail is FC, if the 200X gets a low mileage per liter of gas, then the 250X obviously gets a lower rating. I wonder why you are suggesting the 250X. thanks.

You will have to confirm with Xtrail owners but the feedback i have been getting is that the 2.0L and 2.5L are not too far apart when it comes to fuel consumption (unless in really heavy traffic).

If i were to use the 2003/2004 Camry 2.0 and 2.4L as a basis of comparison, the FC on those two variants were pretty much similar (at 6km/L++ in the city) and the 2.0L owners wished for the added power of the 2.4 on highway driving and when they load up the car. The Ford Escape 2.3 and 2.0 are also another sample of the bigger displacement unit having better FC.

There was a time when i wanted the 250X then i would have added nice lightweight 18 inch rims (the 350Z rims look great on it too) and a good set of aftermarket shocks... coupled with all wheel drive and good power it should be a good drive.

[1D4LV]

xtrail din for me.

[basti08]

*basti: thanks for your reply, I appreciate it so much.

No prob bro ;)

[Ponkan]

One of the main issues about the xtrail is FC, if the 200X gets a low mileage per liter of gas, then the 250X obviously gets a lower rating. I wonder why you are suggesting the 250X. thanks.

if concern sa FC, much better get ka nalang ng 200 wala 4WD un unlike ng 200x na mas mabigat un meron ganun

[basti08]

One of the main issues about the xtrail is FC, if the 200X gets a low mileage per liter of gas, then the 250X obviously gets a lower rating. I wonder why you are suggesting the 250X. thanks.

The Xtrail 200 should be the thriftiest. It's just FWD. Makes it lighter than its siblings. As for me, i still would go for the 200 variant. Unless you find leather, auto AC, 4wd and the hyper roofrails very appealing. If you can, find an 08 version because even the interior of that model is facelifted. goodluck.

[conzky]

You will have to confirm with Xtrail owners but the feedback i have been getting is that the 2.0L and 2.5L are not too far apart when it comes to fuel consumption (unless in really heavy traffic).

If i were to use the 2003/2004 Camry 2.0 and 2.4L as a basis of comparison, the FC on those two variants were pretty much similar (at 6km/L++ in the city) and the 2.0L owners wished for the added power of the 2.4 on highway driving and when they load up the car. The Ford Escape 2.3 and 2.0 are also another sample of the bigger displacement unit having better FC.

There was a time when i wanted the 250X then i would have added nice lightweight 18 inch rims (the 350Z rims look great on it too) and a good set of aftermarket shocks... coupled with all wheel drive and good power it should be a good drive.

*vinj: thanks for your inputs. very informative indeed.

[conzky]

The Xtrail 200 should be the thriftiest. It's just FWD. Makes it lighter than its siblings. As for me, i still would go for the 200 variant. Unless you find leather, auto AC, 4wd and the hyper roofrails very appealing. If you can, find an 08 version because even the interior of that model is facelifted. goodluck.

Although I'm getting only one side of the coin, my clouded mind seems to be clearing up a bit.

[Altis6453]

I own and drive a 2006 4x2 X-Trail.

If you do choose one, I'd suggest you have someone with you to inspect the state of these components:

Drive shaft pulley
LH/RH velocity bearings (they tend to squeak over time)
Aux fan motor
Throttle chamber (a dirty one can contribute to rough idling)

Had some of those problems for my ride, but these started only a few years ago and my X-Trail (4x2) still runs great.

HTH!

[dfopiso]

crdi na yung tux?

[conzky]

I own and drive a 2006 4x2 X-Trail.

If you do choose one, I'd suggest you have someone with you to inspect the state of these components:

Drive shaft pulley
LH/RH velocity bearings (they tend to squeak over time)
Aux fan motor
Throttle chamber (a dirty one can contribute to rough idling)

Had some of those problems for my ride, but these started only a few years ago and my X-Trail (4x2) still runs great.

HTH!

*altis: thanks a lot for the tip. it will surely help come decision time. And btw, how do you find the cost of maintaining your xtrail, if I may ask? thanks.

[SiRbossR]

For practicality, I'd take the Tucson.

One thing I don't like about the Xtrail is it's very bad NVH.