Thread: 7 Seater for the misso - Vangaurd / X Trail

We are looking at replacing the missus' 5 seater 2007 Dualis with something else as its seen better days.
Currently thinking if we don't go for a mini van type thing like a serena/voxy etc maybe looking at another SUV. She likes the look of the T32 X trail (2014 ish) or the Vangaurd (Rav) (2010 ish), both 7 seaters.

Having owned at T31 in the past im well aware of the X Trails capabilities, how to care for the CVT etc., but also my gut tells me to just get the Toyota and not have to worry about it too much.

Any comments, alternative suggestions? im mindful of the X Trail as not everyone cares for their CVT's properly. Budget be 15k max

I prefer stuff like prados, highlander and in the van space i prefer the alphard but looking for something more economical