Sober wrote:kalenjinherdsboy wrote:chiaroscuro wrote:
Budget is enough to buy an X-trail or other make of comparable budget
In that price range go for a Rav 4 or a Forester. Suzuki Grand Vitara is another reliable option but spares can be a challenge because of CMC.
The issue with Xtrail is it was based on Primera saloon car and the automatic transmission is known to fail.
now that ground clearance seems like the main feature to be considered i would propose Toyota Rush or Mitsubishi Mini Pajero. For the same age you may be spending the same or even cheaper than the X-Trail
1 km of rough road is a ka distance na hiyo itakuwa kutesa mzee, those cars are very uncomfortable and the mini is crap when it comes to space.
the cars coming out nowadays are very low, even the so called suv's - but in that price range the forester I think is the one that sits highest from the ground.
but if clearance is of utmost importance, and its mostly used away from the towns, then any of major brand pickups should serve the purpose well