Question: ESCAPE vs X-TRAIL vs INNOVA?

[jeffabe3]

Hi it's my first post here in the forums.

We're planning to buy a 2nd hand car. So far eto mga napili namin:

2004 Escape
2006 X-Trail
2006 Innova

Which one is best choice? More on family use and minimal business use.

[ghosthunter]

Hi it's my first post here in the forums.

We're planning to buy a 2nd hand car. So far eto mga napili namin:

2004 Escape
2006 X-Trail
2006 Innova

Which one is best choice? More on family use and minimal business use.

From your options: Innova

[renzo_d10]

Depends. If you were to use the extra seats that the Innova offers, then you're left with no choice. However, if you're just considering an Innova mainly just because it looks bigger than the other two then in my own opinion the Xtrail would be a better pick. It may guzzle gas a lot more than the Innova but surely it will be more worth it. The looks itself is already a big plus.

[jeffabe3]

Depends. If you were to use the extra seats that the Innova offers, then you're left with no choice. However, if you're just considering an Innova mainly just because it looks bigger than the other two then in my own opinion the Xtrail would be a better pick. It may guzzle gas a lot more than the Innova but surely it will be more worth it. The looks itself is already a big plus.

Mostly 4 persons lang ang sasakay. Dalawa dun ay college students. And we have a catering service, sometimes for delivery of food although hindi naman ganun kadami ang i-loload sa sasakyan.

So from what I have read,

Innova = fuel efficiency + more seats
Xtrail = less like Innova + good looks

How bout the Escape sir? What can you say about it?

[renzo_d10]

Mostly 4 persons lang ang sasakay. Dalawa dun ay college students. And we have a catering service, sometimes for delivery of food although hindi naman ganun kadami ang i-loload sa sasakyan.

So from what I have read,

Innova = fuel efficiency + more seats
Xtrail = less like Innova + good looks

How bout the Escape sir? What can you say about it?

I've driven the Escape for several weeks. It's a friends unit that was entrusted to me. Handling is okay, the ride is comfortable enough and the airconditioning is cold. However, the seats are just enough for 5 mid-sized persons. Brought 2 kids with me - 1 5y.o & one 4, I had to stuff them on the back due to the lack of space. LOL. So it's something you would want to consider ....

Pushed the unit hard, though haven't tested its limits, and I was quite impressed. The response is very good. Interior bits are simple. Typical Ford IMO. No fancy stuff. Just what you need. A 6cd changer ( iinm ) is a good feature to grab too. However, the fuel consumption isn't quite impressive, it dropped to about 5km/L on city driving. But that was really I was expecting. It's a V6 variant anyways.

My verdict would be:

Xtrail. Escape. Innova

[jeffabe3]

I've driven the Escape for several weeks. It's a friends unit that was entrusted to me. Handling is okay, the ride is comfortable enough and the airconditioning is cold. However, the seats are just enough for 5 mid-sized persons. Brought 2 kids with me - 1 5y.o & one 4, I had to stuff them on the back due to the lack of space. LOL. So it's something you would want to consider ....

Pushed the unit hard, though haven't tested its limits, and I was quite impressed. The response is very good. Interior bits are simple. Typical Ford IMO. No fancy stuff. Just what you need. A 6cd changer ( iinm ) is a good feature to grab too. However, the fuel consumption isn't quite impressive, it dropped to about 5km/L on city driving. But that was really I was expecting. It's a V6 variant anyways.

My verdict would be:

Xtrail. Escape. Innova

So X-trail it is. Our budget is below 450k. Ano pa bang magandang SUV type na sasakyan? X-trail na ba ang kunin namin?

[shadow3616931]

If you prefer SUV/CUV and don't mind about gas get xtrail 2.0, 4x2 very soft suspension, better handling, quick response, but maintenance quite expensive you must check noise coming from alternator, and idler bearing otherwise you will shell out 5-15k. You must check a/t tranny carefully, and be ready to replace some parts like radiator fan, MAF sensor, A/C(take note that xtrail is the only nissan that has a poor aircon system), and pang ilalim, its suspension is quite weak similar to sedan due to its multi-link suspension system...and never cross it on flooded street even if it is CUV dami masisirang sensor.

[ghosthunter]

My concern with NOT choosing the X-Trail is the fuel consumption. If you are going to use it as a service vehicle for food catering, you might find yourself spending more money on fuel than what you earning catering (exaggeration but you get what I mean).

Plus the INNOVA has a more flexible interior to carry more stuff or people.

The Escape simply does not compare as well to either the x-trail or innova.

[imperialv]

Mostly 4 persons lang ang sasakay. Dalawa dun ay college students. And we have a catering service, sometimes for delivery of food although hindi naman ganun kadami ang i-loload sa sasakyan.

So from what I have read,

Innova = fuel efficiency + more seats
Xtrail = less like Innova + good looks

How bout the Escape sir? What can you say about it?

I don't have an x-trail.. But +1 for ride and handling for the x-trail vs innova..

[GTi]

I'd go with the Innova on this one. Since you'll be using it also for business purposes, you WILL need the space, and also the D4D engine that goes with it. No need to waste expensive premium gasoline for business runs. You will also feel safer in the face of bad roads and floods.

[digitalron]

As an X-Trail owner, I'd would say get an X-Trail for the fun and comfort factor. The ride is soft, even over semi-rough stretches. However, if you are faint of heart when it comes to fuel bills, don't get it. In city driving, you'd be lucky to average 5.5 km/L (which is what I get on a good week). Highway driving can get you as high as 11-13 km/L, but it's really bad in stop-and-go city driving. It would have been great if Nissan brought the diesel variant in the Philippines.

Maintenance for me isn't expensive, averaging around Php3,000 for the 5K increments. I have mine done at Mantrade and they have been good to my vehicle

[SiRbossR]

I'll take the Escape. For you, You're better off with either the Escape or the Innova

[[archie]]

the one thing i dont like on the escape is its parts. its a bit expensive if something breaks down. comfort diving but in my opinion needs a little more braking. hehe

my pick would also be the innova.

[alwayz_yummy]

xtrail ako.... comfy, powerful( mine's 250x), and has space to boot...

sa consumo, my 250x * city 3-5km/l...sa mixed, up to 10km/l, sa highway can go as high as 15 kpl.. (basta ba almost nil abrupt acceleration)

[shadow3616931]

if you prefer more on simplicity and practicality get Innova, but if you want something more fun and exciting then get xtrail 2.0x, 4x4, it has a lot of toys inside powerfold side view mirror, pushbutton shift on ply 4x2, 4x4auto, 4x4lock, coolbox, intermittent rear wiper, and other standard features.

I dont recommend escape, spare parts are so expensive and sometimes it takes several months waiting if out of stock

[SiRbossR]

the one thing i dont like on the escape is its parts. its a bit expensive if something breaks down. comfort diving but in my opinion needs a little more braking. hehe

my pick would also be the innova.

all you need to do is find the shop. for the escape, there is an abundance of parts in Autorama in banawe.

[[archie]]

all you need to do is find the shop. for the escape, there is an abundance of parts in Autorama in banawe.

its not the availability, but the price.

[ghosthunter]

if you prefer more on simplicity and practicality get Innova, but if you want something more fun and exciting then get xtrail 2.0x, 4x4, it has a lot of toys inside powerfold side view mirror, pushbutton shift on ply 4x2, 4x4auto, 4x4lock, coolbox, intermittent rear wiper, and other standard features.

I dont recommend escape, spare parts are so expensive and sometimes it takes several months waiting if out of stock

X-Trail is a good SUV but it comes with a heavy price... it is a fuel guzzler.

[alwayz_yummy]

^--- agreed..pero performance, comfort, bawing bawi ka..but kung di mo kaya ang luho nya, better get another cSUV....so far, kahit windang-windang finances ko,kaya ko pa naman tustusan xcs ng xtrail ko. pag balik na ako sa normal, balik blaze na ulit :naughty2:

[sachiel]

Buti ka pa XCS. Ako puro Caltex Silver lang para masulit yun rebates ng hsbc hehe.