Top 5 UNDERRATED SUVs Under $15,000 | ReDriven

[@jzfromauburn]

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[@ReDriven]

Thanks so much mate!

[@tonestar0183]

I agree 100%

[@matthewwijsma9978]

1st Generation KIA Sportage - Mazda engine, ladder chassy, propper 4WD with low range transfer case. Excellent little off-roaders with a set of wheels.

[@TomS-ho6td]

HRV , lol I remember seeing one of these running Chatswood in Sydney early 2k with the personalised plate Mac OS X

[@bondjamesbond9041]

Hi from a subscriber in the UK- completely agree with your choices. Unless you are wealthy and own several cars, reliability is the most important feature when buying a car. Love all of these cars but due to the stupidly expensive annual vehicle duty you have to pay in the UK, all of these cars are very expensive to tax and petrol/ diesel is almost double the price it is in Australia. Keep up the good work love your channel.

[@tlevans62]

We had a little Terrios as my wife's first car in Dubai, and it was amazing off road and in the sand dunes. Let some air out of the tires and the little thing never got stuck a single time. We passed lots of Pajeros, Patrols and Land Cruisers that were up to their floors in sand and had to be dug out, while we drove rings around them. It just didn't have enough torque to spin the wheels and bog itself down. We nick named it the "Sand Spider". Even after she upgraded her car to a Pajero, we kept it for Dune bashing.

[@KingOfBanks]

Tough list to crack! Good choices and reasoning. Always feel the Lexus RX range is a good luxury option within this price range. Maybe an over-rated list next?

[@SusakolEbata]

I really love this type of video. Its pretty fair reviews. Keep up a great work and keep uploading!! Got my Mazda Axela because of you guys 😁

[@MrSokster21]

What a nice surprise as i really find all your videos on spot. I bought a 3 door manual HRV a couple of years ago, still happy that the Honda stands out while most of the cars look similar. It serves me well and actually hearing all this stories about limited off-road use i was cautious but it actually really surprised me in really hard conditions and also snow. Since then i even dragged a small tractor from a muddy field 😂 Greetings from Austria to each one of you making this channel possible ✊

[@ReDriven]

Thank you so so much. I miss Austria, beautiful country. - AK

[@jonathanpeterson1]

I bought a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder SE for $500 and that thing refused to die. The R50 Pathfinder/QX4 with the VQ35DE is one of the best hidden gem SUV’s on the market. It is Unibody and prone to rust, especially in the rust belt, but man it was a good off-roader.

[@nicholaswright5427]

Fun video and good choices lads. The Pajero io are now in rare supply but are super cool, I always get excited when I see one on the road. People seem to misunderstand the point of an underrated video. There's no point recommending an early Rav4, X-Trail or Suzuki Vitara/GV in this category, everyone knows these cars are a great choice with many upsides, hence they are well-rated, and generally more sought after and expensive. These videos help people to consider a model they may not even know existed and possible save a bit of coin. Keep up the good work!

[@ReDriven]

Thanks so so much mate. - AK

[@psmail007]

I loved my first gen, two door, silver HRV. Everything you said I agreed with … except I think they look much better in Sport model guise with the spoiler and the wheels and I reckon they handled ok for such a tall skinny car … certainly better than my current 2009 Forester. I made haste down the great ocean road in mine on more than one occasion and that was quite fun. Cheers.

[@martinzazvonil]

Disappointed to not see a second hand Subaru Forester on there. Very bullet proof cars if well looked after and super-capable off road with the permanent AWD. But admittedly I am a self-confessed Subie simp. Loving the channel, keep it up!

[@ReDriven]

We love a good Forester but we wouldn't regard them as being underrated as such. With such a huge fanbase, they're just rated! - AK

[@Bretzky99]

Was expecting an X trail and even early Sorrento. The bonus with the Sorrento is it can pull the family caravan

[@melissabarrett9750]

I was so hoping for something on the Honda CR-V pre 2007 models with auto transmission. They seem incredibly versatile, practical and popular and have seen some that are still powering along with over 450,000km on them.

[@balt1703]

Love the channel, team! Thoughts on the SZ Mk1 Ford Territory AWD Diesel for the Aussie market?

[@xx-dl6pk]

Hello, just a quickie, will you be doing a top 5 SUV review but ones with GOOD auto gearboxes?

[@evlampii]

Pajero iO is also known as Pajero Junior in some countries. That is the best option among your list. Others are neither city nor offroad. And adding Kruger and Challenger is a strange choice - for $15000 it is a huge gap from Terios and other small cars. I am from NZ and was driving most of the listed ones. Terios was most terrible, but what about late Terios - the short lived SUV? I didn't have a chance to drive it, but it was not expensive even new. Now I am on my third Subaru - Forester, got it just in time new for $37000 two years ago as ex-demo with 900km on odometer.

[@billabong80RTO]

Hi guys! I really think that the Nissan T30 (X-trail) and it's mechanical sibling, the Renault Duster (available everywhere else but the USA and Australia) should've been on this list. They are way more capable than the Honda CR-V, and well within budget. Cheers! LE: and as someone said below, first gen RAV4 also should've been here.

[@TomS-ho6td]

T30 I agree with , Had one of them found its limits off road and decided best not to ruin the family wagon. So bought an XJ Cherokee for the rough stuff, Damn I still miss that thing. Infact have a T31 in the fleet. 10 years on no major issues.

[@kymsomerville9024]

Seen a lot of challengers 2.5 motor that have had a lot of replacement engines under warranty. Not sure of the issue.

[@damilolaakanni]

First and second gen Rav4. With 4 doors, petrol engine and 4WD. Whichever transmission you choose is reliable, but check the ECM of models 2001-2003. If you can spend more, get the 3rd gen with AWD and the V6 engine. Again, whichever transmission you choose is reliable.

[@ar12.]

I reckon the Volvo XC60 is underrated got myself a t6 2010 for 12k (first car) 160k kms on it has a lot of features more then any on this list it’s extremely comfortable and safe not to mention it performs well with 285hp it pulls nicely only downside is my one doesn’t have a reversing camera as it’s a non teknik pack model but if your in nsw their a lot that are priced well like a 2011 for 13k r design in vic not as many but seriously these are a very nice car and you should consider it.

[@qbmac2306]

I'd pay good money for a 3 door 4x4 SUV if a new model was brought out today

[@DavidAnderson-vt8iq]

Loving the videos - thanks!

[@ReDriven]

Thanks for enjoying and watching David. - AK

[@deancooper5513]

+sorry dewds but you're wrong about Mitsubishi making the Challenger the first 4x4 wagon based on a 4x4 ute chassis. Toyota did this back in the early 1980s with the 4Runner which was built on the Hilux chassis. The early 4Runners were a two door example with a fibreglass removable rear section. Later 4Runner variants were full steel body four door examples and they all sold like hot cakes in Australia, and spawned the whole Hilux Surf import craze in the 1990s. Toyota made this segment, not Mitsubishi......I've driven both early and late 4Runners and they're pretty solid and cool cars even today.

[@mattdebyl8806]

I’d add the Suzuki SX4. It’s small, light, good reliability and unlike most of the later small ‘SUVs’ actually had an AWD option. AND most little SUVs (unless you go way back to some of these) offer a manual gearbox with AWD. Almost all in this size class only offer AWD with an auto.

[@squakke]

I used to car camp in a 3 door HRV. It was great!

[@Coordinator61]

You forgot the Suzuki Grand Vitara 2400 or V-6.

[@godlovesall2427]

Hey mate I have 10 grand to spend and was wondering if you think a Honda CR-V 2007-2012 would be a good buy?

[@rickm1499]

You should definitely do a top 5 shopping cart list

[@eathernet5a]

Had one of those Challengers from new, unfortunately a complete POS. Power steering failure, steering rack issues , air bag issues that could not be rectified, complete wiring loom replacement, Super Select with a mind of its own, belt tensioner failures. The quintessential Friday afternoon build!! Had its own parking space at the dealer’s service dept. Traded it on a Prado after less than two years.

[@johannanthonis2042]

Looking forward to see the Nisan skyline for sure

[@nk53nxg]

All those vehicles available in the UK, the Triton was called a Warrior here I think. The Mitsubushi Pinin were good and reliable for the time, most if not all eaten by rust along with the Daihatsu now though, especially in Scotland. Japanese metal from this era had brilliant electrical and mechanical reliability, but in my part of the World the body work gives out on them way before engine or trans are done, although some can last 15 years if loved. The Ozzy climate is so much kinder to steel work (not rubbers or plastics with high UV though) than the UK, you guys actually still have 70's Datsuns and Mazdas going around, ohhh boy did they rust out quickly in our cold damp little island 🤣, you will struggle to find a true UK survivor of that kind here.

[@onegraham]

There is exactly one Pajero io for sale on CarSales in Australia

[@ReDriven]

There are a few others on Gumtree and Marketplace too Graham but they get snapped up so quickly. - AK

[@damilolaakanni]

7:44 it was one of the first, but I don't think it was the first. Ford, GM and even Toyota were doing this in the 80's and even up until about 1995. It's one of the few that are left though.

[@nonspecific4739]

I have a HRV SPORT and is possibly the roughest one in OZ. It leaks so badly after rain you need to wear gum boots. There isn’t a straight unmanaged panel on it, it’s currently sitting in the driveway cause I can’t get the bastard started. My wife absolutely hates it - so I have decided to keep it. 😆 it’s the best POS I think I have ever owned.

[@MarmiteTheDog]

I totally understand you wanting to include cars that are available to a wider international audience, but it would be great if you could also do a video (or two) to celebrate the homegrown Aussie classics too. Such as the Falcon derived Fords, their Holden competition and even a Turdota or two. I drive a Territory (in Thailand!) and its still a very good car.

[@ReDriven]

Great idea Jason. We're planning exactly this right now. - AK

[@spikechurchill7478]

The challenger and MQ Triton has had its fair share of engine issues, Mitsubishi have been replacing them under warranty even to this day when they have been out of warranty for the best part of 5 years, if I was to buy one I’d look at an example that has had its engine replaced by mitsibishi.

[@lightsshadow919]

MN Triton you meant. MQ had the 2.4 engine which doesnt have those specific engine issues.

[@sendzunes]

yessSSSSS FINALLY. Love the list. A+.

[@paulm2318]

10 year old challenger and still kicking

[@mattdebyl8806]

A lot of these are older and from a time when SUVs were considered to need some sort of off road ability (that usually compromised on road). These days manufacturers have realised all most people care about is ‘looking’ like an SUV, so they’re just jacked up hatches / wagons.

[@wheelbarrow01]

"The Mitsubishi Challenger of 2008-2016 was arguably one of the first to take a pick-up truck platform and apply a 4 door wagon body to create an offroad capable SUV". Really??? I'll happily argue that one. That honour (for a relatively modern day vehicle anyway) goes to the Toyota 4Runner/Hilux Surf which was conceived at least 25 years before the Challenger. But if we dust off the history books a little further, the 1953 International Harvester pick-up range was complemented by a 5 door wagon known as the Travelall, which offered 4wd from 1956 onwards. This was more than half a century before the Challenger, and in between there was the iconic Jeep Wagoneer, Chevy Blazer, Toyota LandCruiser etc - the list goes on. In my opinion, the Mitsi Challenger was arguably one of the last to arrive...

[@greenfalcon1568]

anything on the rav4 2009-12?

[@ReDriven]

Guess what we're filming this week mate! - AK

[@tristanhall5971]

Has the Suzuki Grand Vitara been covered in any other episodes?

[@ReDriven]

Yep, in highly recommended off-roaders Top 5 videos and we're trying to secure one to film for a full review. - AK

[@Ford_TImelord]

Most underate Seiko watch review sometime? my vote the 6309! The Camry of watches.

[@ReDriven]

Matt I bloody wish! Who knows, maybe one day we'll do a Seiko appreciation channel on the side! And yes, the 6309 is a weapon. - AK

[@danbywaters6123]

Terios, Pajero iO and Challenger all have transfer cases and some real off-road potential. The Kluger and HRV do not. Any reason the 3rd gen Suzuki Grand Vitara didn't make this list? It looks good, has a dual range transfer case, has 4 and 6 cylinder petrol engine options, a 4 cylinder turbo diesel option, is as reliable as anything else Japanese and can be easily had within the $15k price range.... 🤷‍♂️

[@ReDriven]

Great question Dan. Only reason the Vitara missed out is because we wouldn't call I underrated as such. Maybe it's where we are located but Vitara's are everywhere here in various states of off-road ability and are not underrated or overrated, they're just rated and deservedly so. Cracking good thing. - AK

[@monstamowing3395]

RWD Territory with a welded diff 👌🏻

[@MartinJones123]

Oh yes!

[@monstamowing3395]

@BMW1M 🤫🤫🤫

[@MartinJones123]

@BMW1M Yep! FULL SEND!!!!!

[@danedavidson]

@7:45 the 4runner has been around since 1983...

[@brendanbarnes3076]

I own a terios, it’s a cracker of a thing too thrash around in, though it has very little power so it needs to be revved hard too get going and it’s engine is spinning at 4,500rpm at 100kph and with the manual you have to be careful not too have in too high of a gear does some damage and makes it loud, not terminal damage though) and if you clutch in too hard (in slow stop start traffic) you can break the gearbox (terminally not fun having 5 neutrals and cost $1000 minimum too replace it, I had too because of such happening)

[@johno6294]

Mate love your reviews but 3 of the 5 cars are so rare in WA they may as well not exist.

[@pauls8456]

We had a Terios - it was a bit tippy and my wife eventually tipped it……

[@stephenkulecki8748]

So one I always see the old Hrv drive past one my street and two the hrvs are very dangerous

[@tomislavcukac9677]

I live in Croatia and i am planing to buy Mazda CX-7 2.3turbo 2008 5300€ 225k kilometers and i also look at Nissan Murano 3.5 V6 2005 4000€ but 430k kilometers and Infiniti FX 35 2009 but it is 9900€

[@MrInternFTL]

Personally I would get the Mazda the Nissan has a really early and bad CVT and the Infiniti Has a pretty bad dealer network and parts availability

[@TheSmortaus]

Surprised you didnt mention the Rav4 2006 to 2012 AWD and seriously HRV LOL

[@ynots0625]

Honda MPV?

[@michaelbourke2111]

Boys!! As a fan of the channel and of course, the man candy that is AJ (Consider yourself objectified) I think you are now perfectly poised to do a best 5 tips on securing a quality used car (given the climate we are in) Sorry sending this before jumping in my 2011 FIat 500c and heading down Victoria Road to the office, so not sure if this is a global issue (new and used car availability) so may not fall into your global approach to videos, but I think with your knowledge and background, it could be some awesome and helpful content :) Categories: Buying private, Buying from Caryards ( I rely on 4-5 star Google Reviews), and buying online (I bought my 500c online, sight unseen from a dealership in Parramatta, touch wood, it's ok - according to my mechanic..) Anyway, just a thought for the pipeline :-) Stay dry and drive safe...Michael

[@ReDriven]

Michael you're far too kind! We're currently working on pretty much exactly your suggestions. Without dropping too many spoilers, we'll be doing a series on how to buy and sell cars across a range of scenarios. - AK

[@michaelbourke2111]

@@ReDriven Legends!!!

[@andrewwilliams5337]

Weren’t the old Nissan X-trails meant to be pretty reasonable.

[@ReDriven]

Yep, but not really underrated, just a very good thing. - AK

[@TheP76]

Sometimes, I really wish my wife could drive a manual.....why is it always the manual that is the one to buy....

[@TwistedDonners]

Was happy to see the little Terios get some much deserved love but was a bit of shame not seeing the Feroza on the list. For next week's video I'd put the Alfa Romeo GTV twin spark and 156. Possibly add the 90s BMW 7 series on the list and Jaguar Sovereign as well. Look forward to Friday's video guys and keep up the good work.

[@crpat17]

Iv'e got a 2003 kluger which sadly is hail damaged, in poor condition, drinks fuel,leaks oil, and a disgusting dirty interior. But. It is very comfortable in the back and front. It also has a great sound system due to an aftermarket head unit. Beautiful car to drive the klugers! not my one though 😒......👍👍👍👍👌👌❤❤

[@rolandrodriguez7145]

This might be hard to understand but in North America young people buy Cadillac escalade any year as they are huge and very comfortable 'but around town they drink $50 bucks a day ' thank you Jesus 'our kids dont like compacts

[@lehon4652]

Underrated performance car >$15,000: Mazda RX-8 Series 1 Manual if you can be bothered to maintain lol

[@chickenistrexlastname1331]

Nice. Nice. Heheh