X-trail 200x vs crv 2.0 AT vs tribute 2.3

**orly_andico** · March 2nd, 2006 11:26 PM

nobody ever mentions the new Vitara

the only body on frame CUV (well it's a true SUV really) being sold right now.

**slyfox** · March 20th, 2006 04:29 AM

does anybody here know if the tribute is due for a major facelift anytime soon? was planning on getting one and just like hertzblaster was confused on either getting a crv or a tribute. i've heard great stories about the tribute but horror stories bout the consumption as well. the crv is...well...a crv. i guess the volume of crvs on the streets today attests to its quality. so do u think the tribute is a better choice?

**niky** · March 20th, 2006 12:15 PM

Depends on what you want personally.

Both have great space, relatively firm rides and bad gas consumption. Unless you can get a manual CRV, don't expect it to be frugal unless you have a light right foot. The Tribute's guzzler tag mainly comes because of the type of people who buy Mazdas.... (zoom zoom)... but it's not completely undeserved.

The only differences that matter:

CRV = good resale value, relatively good reliability
Tribute = good looks, great fun