Best Diesel Suv For Permit

Pericles · July 13, 2007

there is no image for those korean makes and nissans even for Prado (may be in S Lanka). If U are after image buy a BMW X5, Porsche Caynayne, VW Tourage, Volvo (can not remember the model).

Those aren't available on the permit so that is irrelevant. And we are only considering the image in Sri Lanka and not Australia. Does the Cayanne even come in Deisel?

gpmac · July 13, 2007

Where r u getting ur info Parak, ive seen a lot of Korean and Japanese SUVs on the road in Australia, not everyone is going to indulge on a BMW X5, so the X-Trail might not look that much but it is great off-road trust me

The Don · July 24, 2007

Cool down mate, That's how Nissan people say, Just chicks and mums running kids to the school drive this Xtrail in here, Nissan Patrol is a highly recommended off roader second to Land curiser not the Xtrail, People buy Suzuki 4x4s if they want to go off roading

I do not know if you caught the Top Gear episode in which about 20 SUV's of the same genre as the X Trail including the Rav 4, Grand Vitara, Santa Fe, were put to the test and the X Trail came on top ! especially when it came to off road capabilities, so essentially the X-trail leads that class ! in the only objective comparitive test which I have seen on the subject (though I must admit it was a year ago)

I think very few SUV's ever make it off road, and that should not be the criteria used for comparison in this matter, as people usually use these permits to purchase vehicles for everyday usage, and the main reason for considering SUV's are the poor condition of SL roads, not any desire to go off roading !

Parak · August 3, 2007

Where r u getting ur info Parak, ive seen a lot of Korean and Japanese SUVs on the road in Australia, not everyone is going to indulge on a BMW X5, so the X-Trail might not look that much but it is great off-road trust me

I read little bit (cars guide every saturday) and get info from my friends who are members of 4x4 clubs and bike culbs and some are crazy modifiers. I look for the marketing statics etc. Best opinion I can get it just by observing and listening to the people who are interested in Motoring. I agree there are lot of korean SUV and cars in the some because they are cheap, buy on installment payments or leased and sell off after3- 4yrs. Then the people can not afford to buy a new car (students or on the doll) buy those second hands. They are cheap as chips (Very good condition Hyndai Excel for 150000 Rs). But there is a no image.

Just check the results of this poll, Why X-trail got only 12% of the votes. Thats what the public opinion

Edited August 3, 2007 by Parak

Lucian · August 3, 2007

Guys,

The Kia Sportage Diesel and Petrol also are on offer.

Can we get down recon vehicles. I would love to own a x trail.

Dtr · September 17, 2007

Hi There

Did you try the Hyundai Tucson?

I checked with Hyunday Lanka some time back, they said that only the 2WD is on offer for the permit of the lower limit (14k US$).

its a good vehicle. several of my friends are using the Petrol version and is quite happy with their choise.

Watchman · October 4, 2007

Guys,
The Kia Sportage Diesel and Petrol also are on offer.

Can we get down recon vehicles. I would love to own a x trail.

only brand new vehicles are allowed....

noaim · October 5, 2007

Kia Sorento Diesel on offer, I heard.. True?!

madmax · October 5, 2007

Kia Sorento Diesel on offer, I heard.. True?!

Yes. Falls under CIF USD 16,000 category

noaim · October 6, 2007

Ok thanx.. Is it worth going for the Sorento over the others in its class/specs?

madmax · October 6, 2007

My personal opinion is the Rexton is the best choice

Bose · October 8, 2007

Hi there,

I have been following your discussion.What you guys think about KIA SPORATGE and KYRON.Is it worth to go to Kia sporatge regardless of lower price of Kyron?

viking · October 8, 2007

Hi there,
I have been following your discussion.What you guys think about KIA SPORATGE and KYRON.Is it worth to go to Kia sporatge regardless of lower price of Kyron?

The new updated Kyron looks good and is a more spacious vehicle compared to the Sportage. Between the 2, I will take the new Kyron.

Bose · October 10, 2007

The new updated Kyron looks good and is a more spacious vehicle compared to the Sportage. Between the 2, I will take the new Kyron.

Thanks for your reply

gayan_n · October 27, 2007

As of now the diesel SUVs confirmed as available for the permit are the Montero sport and Hyundai Tucson. However the following list inlcudes posible additions in the future...
Hyundai Tucson 2.0l Diesel

Hyundai SantaFe 2.2l Diesel

Mitsubishi Motero 2.8 Diesel

Mitsubishi Montero sport 2.5l Diesel

Nissan Xtrail 2.2l Diesel

Toyota Prado 2.8l Diesel

In ur opnion what is the best choice out of these? Back you choice with comments. This poll will help a lot of interested parties to decide.

The prado actually comes with a 3.0l engine and not the old 2.8l unit.

Rajeew · December 28, 2007

Go for the MISTUBISHI Sport.Thats the Best !!!

madmax · December 28, 2007

Go for the MISTUBISHI Sport.Thats the Best !!!

This thread is so obsolete now. Since I first posted there have been many changes to the choices available. I'de say the Rexton is the best value for money.