Quote Originally Posted by MELDOYU View Post
I need your valuable inputs as to what would be the best buy that sure value of your money. the choices are as follows:

1. Ford Escape 2.3 XLT
2. Kia Sportage (low end)
3. Hyundai Tucson (low end)
4. Nissan Xtrail 2.0 (not CVT)

I have tight budget and the above-mentioned are considered to be the cheapest amongst SUVs today.
Since the Tucson and Sportage you are referring to come with the 2.0L gas engine, I would suggest against it since it is known for poor fuel consumption. I'd suggest you get the Escape. It is a very solid and comfortable car. Performance and FC are both adequately acceptable. It is also among the few CUVs that are capable off road. We have a 2003 2.0XLT here and a 2010 2.3XLS in Taiwan. No concerns whatsoever with faulty mechanicals, no concern needed for the A/C, you'd be more likely to complain of having a blizzard in your cabin.