There's a reason why Chery's are so cheap! In DH's words, "they make Great Wall's look like BMW's". Apparently they had to paint some of the very first cars dash with plastic paint...

I'm not a fan of Craptiva's at all, but the series 2 are much better. The seats feel more comfy and the dash/interior doesn't look as cheap and Daewoo-y. The button park brake thingy is a bit odd though. Definately stick with a diesel too.

I'd probably go the Prado, as it's been said it's the 'real' 4wd, and it's a more trusted/less issue car IMO.