You can definitely buy a SUV with around 1 million peso in your pocket. Trust us.

SUVs don't need to be compact to be priced under P1 million. In fact, there is a number of new SUVs that cost less than that amount. Join us to take a look at 7 best SUVs around 1 million pesos.

1. Dodge Journey 2015

The Dodge Journey 2015 is a car that is difficult to classify, as the Dodge Journey is equipped with a 7 seat system similar to a minivan and an optional full-time four-wheel drive system with more crossover styling.

Additionally, the Dodge Journey owns a 2.4-liter engine block, capable of producing 173 horsepower, fuel consumption on the highway is 10.9 liters per 100 km.

Besides, another option of the Journey engine is the 3.6-liter V6 engine for 283 horsepower. The vehicles are equipped with automatic transmission 4 and 6 levels. Pricing just over 1 million pesos, the Dodge Journey is still winning remarkable success.

The Dodge Journey 2015 is a car that is difficult to classify

2. Jeep Patriot 2015

The Jeep Patriot 2015 is probably the least expensive SUV in the automobile world. With the Freedom-Drive II Off-Road package, the Jeep Patriot is equipped with a low-range four-wheel driven system, skid plates, hill descent control system and other all-terrain equipment.

On restricted terrains, such as running on snow-covered highways or slippery rain, vehicles will still be equipped with a less aggressive full-time four-wheel drive system. Patriot owns a block of 2 liters four-cylinder engine generating 158 horsepower.

At the same time, of buyers choose Freedom-Drive II additional package, an engine for this option is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine producing 172 horsepower. Choices of transmission include 5-speed manual and automatic gearbox. 

The fuel efficiency of the engine block was recorded at 12.3 liters per 100 kilometers in city streets and 9.4 liters in 100 kilometers on expressways.

The Jeep Patriot 2015 is probably the least expensive SUV in the automobile world

3. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2015

The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2015 is a new option for the crossover segment when it comes to style and affordability. Maximum capacity of 5 passengers, fuel economy is relatively effective which is 11.3 liters / 100 km at stop-and-go driving on the city streets, while consuming 9.1 liters / 100 km on the highway, using the front wheel driven system.

The Outlander Sport standard version comes with a 4-cylinder four-cylinder engine and 148-horsepower with automatic transmission, which is the lowest fuel cost version. Standard options for small SUVs are five-speed manual gearboxes, while full-time four-wheel drive systems which can be ordered as options.

The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2015 is among the best SUVs around 1 million peso

4. Kia Sportage 2015

The Kia Sportage 2015 is an eye-catching compact SUV and is well-suited to the price tag of less than 1 million. The Kia Sportage is remarkable for a notable standard features set along with fun-to-drive experience.

Spacious cargo space comes with optional 1 or 2-cylinder engines. A 2.4-liter engine produces 182 horsepower, while a 2.4-liter two-cylinder engine uses a supercharged engine to generate a maximum 260 horsepower.

Kia's base model is fuel efficient at 10.1 liters per 100 kilometers on the highway, while the SUV version offers a fuel economy of 10.9 liters per 100 kilometers. The standard option is a six-speed automatic transmission, whilst full-time four-wheel drive can be ordered as an option.

The Kia Sportage 2015 is an eye-catching compact SUV and is well-suited to the price tag of less than 1 million

KIA Sportage - Off road test

5. Nissan Rogue 2015

Although the starting price is inexpensive at 1 million pesos, the Nissan Rogue 2015 conquers the consumer with its eye-catching look and a number of features, not to mention its highly rated fuel economy.

In particular, the car is also equipped with the third row of seating, which is suitable for two children - a rare feature for this SUV type. The Rogue 2015 uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a supercharged transmission that produces 170 horsepower and 237.27 Nm of torque.

The Rogue's front-wheel-drive version is capable of achieving fuel efficiency of 11.3 liters per 100 kilometers on city streets and 8.6 liters per 100 kilometers on expressways.

Although the starting price is inexpensive at 1 million pesos, the Nissan Rogue 2015 conquers the consumer with its eye-catching look

6. Hyundai Tucson 2015

The Hyundai Tucson 2015 is another entry from South Korea on our list of best SUVs around 1 million pesos. The attractive design of the car comes from superior handling and luxurious interior. The Hyundai Tucson does not own spacious cabin space as many other competitors with a five-seat system.

However, in return, the Tucson SUV owns the engine block generating 164 horsepower while consuming only 9.7 liters / 100 km after acceleration. The car also offers an optional 2.4-liter engine for 182 horsepower with a higher fuel efficiency for those who are willing to spend a bit more money.

The option comes with higher volume engine block, full-time four-wheel drive and six-speed automatic transmission.

The attractive design of the car comes from superior handling and luxurious interior

7. Jeep Compass 2015

The Jeep Compass looks like a miniature Grand Cherokee. Since Jeep Compass is not in the same class rank with the Grand Cherokee in terms of luxury and interior space, it costs significantly less.

Like the Patriot, the Jeep Compass can be ordered with the Freedom-Drive II Off-Road package through the 4-wheel drive and related gearbox. Two engine options include a 2-liter four-cylinder engine with a maximum generation of 158 horsepower and a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with a maximum capacity of 172 horsepower.

The difference is in more advanced features and equipment available than the Compass. Optional gearbox is 5-speed and automatic transmission level.

The Jeep Compass looks like a miniature Grand Cherokee

So, among these 7 SUVs around 1 million pesos, which one will be put on your wishlist?