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I am looking at a new SUV for $50,000 or less. My choices are Mazda CX-5 Akera, Toyota RAV4 Cruiser, Nissan Qashqai Ti and Nissan X-Trail. I occasionally tow a tandem braked trailer at 660kg. Should I look at petrol or diesel?

Answered by CarsGuide

18 July 2014

Carsguide.com.au

The CX-5 is the one that gets The Tick. You should only go for diesel for heavy towing or if you drive more than 30,000km a year.

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