On the secondary market, for up to $10,000, you can find crossovers with naturally aspirated petrol engines and without DSG or Powershift robotic gearboxes. Autoportal experts' selection includes models with manual transmissions, classic torque-converter automatics, and a simpler design.
Crossovers up to $10,000 with naturally aspirated engines and without a robot
Within this budget, the source advises considering five models from 2006-2015 with naturally aspirated petrol engines.
1. Hyundai Tucson 2007-2010
The Hyundai Tucson JM should be sought with the naturally aspirated 2.0-liter G4GC. It is paired with a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed torque-converter automatic. City fuel consumption is about 11-13 l/100 km.
2. Mitsubishi Outlander XL 2007-2010
For the Mitsubishi Outlander XL with a classic automatic, the source recommends the 3.0-liter V6 with a 6-speed Aisin automatic transmission. The 2.0 and 2.4 l versions were offered with a CVT, so an alternative is the Mitsubishi Outlander XL 2.4 with a manual.
3. Suzuki Grand Vitara III 2006-2011
The Suzuki Grand Vitara III was equipped with naturally aspirated 2.0 and 2.4 l engines, a manual or a 4-speed automatic. The model has permanent all-wheel drive, a low-range gear, and a locking center differential. For early 2.4-liter engines, the source notes the risk of cylinder block cracks.
4. Renault Duster I 2010-2015
The Renault Duster I can be sought with naturally aspirated petrol engines 1.6 K4M and 2.0 F4R. The simplest option is called the manual gearbox, although a 4-speed automatic DP2/DP8 is also available, for which it is important to avoid overheating off-road.
5. Toyota RAV4 XA30 2006-2009
The third-generation Toyota RAV4 was offered with naturally aspirated 2.0 and 2.4 l engines. They were paired with a manual or a 4-speed automatic gearbox. For used cars, the source advises paying attention to the reliability of the mileage.
“The best choice in this segment is simple naturally aspirated engines and classic torque-converter automatics or manuals,” notes the author of the material, Oleksiy Astapov.
