Hi!

Early this year, I thought I'd have about Php 1.3 Million as budget for a new car. However, I've since found out that I'm down to Php 1 Million.

Non-negotiables: Automatic transmission

For SUVs, it looks like my choices will be limited to:

1. Hyundai Tucson Theta II 2.0 GL 2WD AT (Php 1,038,000);
2. Ford Escape 2.3 XLS 4x2 AT (Php 1,050,000);

As an alternative, I will consider hatchback sedans (though I'd prefer an SUV as I'm coming from a RAV4-SV). Here are my choices:

1. Ford Focus 2.0 Sport 5dr AT (Php 925,000);
2. Mazda 3 2.0 R AT (Php 1,044,000);

Your suggestions? Any other alternatives I can consider such as the Mitsubishi Strada 2.5 GLX-V which is at Php 1,040,000?