Which small SUV is the best?

[CTBP]

I am looking at buying a new car for the family, I've been looking into the Nissan Qashqai or Rav4, I have looked at a few others but have no idea which ones are the best for value for money, safety and features, any recommendations? The Rav 4 wold probably be the upper limits of what I am wiling to pay.

 

[falcon786]

X3.

 

[TheChamp]

Haval H6C 2.0T premium, cheaper than both the entry level Rav4 as well as the Qashqai, more powerful, on par with both concerning features, it makes all the sense in the world. At least go and test drive one and have a reason not to want it than just disregarding it for its Chinese origins.

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

You looked at the CRV and CX-5?

 

[Sumen]

Value for Money, Peugeot 3008

 

[supersunbird]

Haval H6C 2.0T premium, cheaper than both the entry level Rav4 as well as the Qashqai, more powerful, on par with both concerning features, it makes all the sense in the world. At least go and test drive one and have a reason not to want it than just disregarding it for its Chinese origins.

It's safety rating?

 

[stroller]

I'm assuming that the Toyota RAV4 2.0 GX at R374,000 is the top limit.
The CR-V starts at R422,900, the BMW X3 is way above that and the Mazda CX5 is R382,700.
I'd go Qashqai or Vitara

 

[CTBP]

Yes I would rate the 2.0GX the top limit, I've never spent that much on a car and I don't know if it's worth it, I did notice mccarthy toyota is having specials but I would have to confirm with them.

 

[Quattro!]

The price of the Mazda is not far from that of the RAV4. The 3 years unlimited warranty and Service Plan makes the CX 5 a good buy.

 

[boanergesza1]

Hyundai Krete?

 

[CTBP]

Haval H6C 2.0T premium, cheaper than both the entry level Rav4 as well as the Qashqai, more powerful, on par with both concerning features, it makes all the sense in the world. At least go and test drive one and have a reason not to want it than just disregarding it for its Chinese origins.

I have watched some youtube on the Haval, my only worry would be reliability and resale value.

 

[rietrot]

Buy something second hand and get much more
We bought a KIA Sportage (2014)last year for R200k and I'm definitely happy with the value for money. For R300k you can get something that's top of the range and don't have to settle for less.

 

[TheChamp]

It's safety rating?

I can't find any reports on its safety ratings.

 

[CTBP]

Hyundai Krete?

I don't know if I could walk outside everyday and look at it, and be happy that's the car I bought lol.

 

[TheChamp]

I have watched some youtube on the Haval, my only worry would be reliability and resale value.

If resale value is your worry then stick to the more mainstream brands.

 

[TheChamp]

I don't know if I could walk outside everyday and look at it, and be happy that's the car I bought lol.

It's overpriced for nothing, in terms of features it's way behind similarly priced cars, and it has drum brakes at the rear which screams cheapness.

 

[AntiThesis]

Friend recently bought a subaru forester 2.0X and he's very happy with the purchase

 

[SauRoNZA]

Value for Money, Peugeot 3008

I didn't even know this thing existed until I saw it in traffic.

Quite a strange looking thing.

 

[Sumen]

It's overpriced for nothing, in terms of features it's way behind similarly priced cars, and it has drum brakes at the rear which screams cheapness.

People can get an Opel Mokka for around a similar price but no they choose that cheap Creta

 

[SauRoNZA]

Friend recently bought a subaru forester 2.0X and he's very happy with the purchase

Isn't that more a station wagon?

The Subaru XV falls more into the SUV category.