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IMHO LR2 is much better for wifey as it is AWD (all wheel drive) and much safer than X. Being offroad capable, I am not sure and I think many here already added much info that X is better than LR2 when comes to offroad. For the sake of wife happiness and much safer I would vote for LR2, mate.

I had something very similar issue few years back and it turned out to be the Engine fan was the culprit. Engine fan works with viscose clutch and that usually rotate at half rpm speed of engine but when engine gets hot then viscose clutch get fully engage and rotate at 100% speed of engine RPM. This help drawing bigger amount of air and pushes through radiator to cool the coolant at a faster rate. The amount of air and pressure it uses is far above any electric fan and it is capable to dissipate heat within seconds. Engine fan usually have a life of 5-10 years depending on usage, and it's slightly expensive to replace somewhere in range of 800-1200 AED. Go again and test your car in desert and pay extra attention this time when car overheat, that engine fan started working at higher rpm? As it's mechanical operation, so there is no proven and clear way to see when it works except you need to listen that result in LOUD GUSHING NOISE from engine bay. If your car still be quite when engine is slightly overheating then its confirmed that this engine fan viscose clutch needs replacement. If this fan produced enormous gushing noise and temperature drops and then this noise goes back to normal noise level, then that means this engine fan is working and there is something else to doubt.

I agree with many others here, Nissan Xtera maikes a very good choice and I like it's devilish front look. Don't take me wrong and If I am in your place I will get my wife LR2, as if her heart is set on it then why get Nissan and spoil her 90% usage for your 10% desert preference. May be you can take LR2 and do sober desert drive than full bashing style and still bridge the gap. I am not emotional and lovey dovey here but I am speaking logic as per the likes and not likes.

Hi I Think the Nissan would be easier to maintain and service and would provide better resale value and have a very good off-road performance since it's based on a pickup truck while the Land Rover LR2 is a cross over based on ford Escape (Ford Torus AWD) and maintenance costs would be much higher (3 or 4 times much as the nissan) and the nissan interior would resist the sun heat and weather changes better than the Land Rover. which means if you went for a vacation for few months you just need to wash the nissan and start it and drive which the Land Rover would require some extra care after the same period. Good Luck

Good luck dude, also you can add that bigger vehicles are an inch better in safety due to larger crush and impact area, though she won't understand those techy words but it will sound convincing for kids safety

Your both options are not in same league dude, and you got to check with your wifey for her acceptance of Xterra than our advise. LR2, perfect for wifey or for small run. Nice looking, Safe and reliable but comes with limited offroad capability. Xterra, awesome offroad capability, safe and relaible but less comfy, more road noise but bigger space than LR2 for grocery bags and kids to accommodate. I am sure now you can pitch her appropriately Good luck.