Small SUV type advice
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Why not a 3 Series Touring, then you dont have to drive a van?
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3 series touring is actually not that practical, the rear seats are small, and the boot isnt all that big.
I really dont think the small SUV are worth it, they offer no reall extra space than their Hatch equivalent, apart from height, which is useful for some.
I'd look at X Trail,CX5,Kodiaq. I'd go with the XC60 If you need cabin space. But my preference along with many would be A6 or 5 series estate, or the Superb as the budget option.
I really dont think the small SUV are worth it, they offer no reall extra space than their Hatch equivalent, apart from height, which is useful for some.
I'd look at X Trail,CX5,Kodiaq. I'd go with the XC60 If you need cabin space. But my preference along with many would be A6 or 5 series estate, or the Superb as the budget option.
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I quite like bigger SUVs, they're comfortable, have plenty of space and give you a nice driving position and view of the road. The small SUVs are just compromised hatchbacks: slower, heavier, less efficient, and much worse handling for more money. I haven't driven any of the ones above though.
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Dacia Duster?
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Why would an x1 be a more practical alternative to a 3 series touring? It's based upon a smaller chassis!
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Avoid the Xc60 engine mounts are made of chocolate
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I’ve done 40k miles in my diesel XC60 and it’s been bob on.
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Not suitable for doing jumps with a horsebox attached?
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I've just been through a similar search and in conclusion the XC40 has now gone out to a November delivery. It then depends on what other features of an SUV you are after, I was looking for 4wd and petrol which greatly limits the choice.
A lot of smaller SUV's only offer front wheel drive and a lot only offer diesel for it's torque. However diesel is being hit by governments at the moment and I suspect that is only going to get worse.
If you need some pulling power then you'll be looking at quite an expensive Petrol engine New discovery/Jag E-pace have a 250bhp engine as does the XC40. In my case the discovery was a bit too long and quite expensive when kitted out with goodies, the E-Pace was also similarly expensive with a reasonable set of toys. From what I've seen the 'premium' brands are a better quality but tend to be priced with few options.
At the start of our search we were looking at a 2.0L TFSI Q2, that has proved to be a bit small and I've lots with "little old ladies" in
The Q3 is a very old model now and to be replaced later this year. The new Q5 from 2017 can come with a 250bhp petrol Quattro setup.
If you're happy with diesel the options broaden and I suspect the offers do too as many dealers are having trouble shifting stock.
Don't forget the newer road fund rules mean anything over £40K will suffer an enhanced charge for a few years
If you are however not look at the premium brands then pretty much everyone has an SUV type vehicle from Dacia upwards LoL.
Andi.
A lot of smaller SUV's only offer front wheel drive and a lot only offer diesel for it's torque. However diesel is being hit by governments at the moment and I suspect that is only going to get worse.
If you need some pulling power then you'll be looking at quite an expensive Petrol engine New discovery/Jag E-pace have a 250bhp engine as does the XC40. In my case the discovery was a bit too long and quite expensive when kitted out with goodies, the E-Pace was also similarly expensive with a reasonable set of toys. From what I've seen the 'premium' brands are a better quality but tend to be priced with few options.
At the start of our search we were looking at a 2.0L TFSI Q2, that has proved to be a bit small and I've lots with "little old ladies" in
The Q3 is a very old model now and to be replaced later this year. The new Q5 from 2017 can come with a 250bhp petrol Quattro setup.If you're happy with diesel the options broaden and I suspect the offers do too as many dealers are having trouble shifting stock.
Don't forget the newer road fund rules mean anything over £40K will suffer an enhanced charge for a few years
If you are however not look at the premium brands then pretty much everyone has an SUV type vehicle from Dacia upwards LoL.
Andi.
Practical to me means reasonable space for stuff, but part of the attraction to a SUV is the driving position.
Yeah, maybe.
Not a bad shout...
Probably out of my price range for the age I want.
Not for me
Yes!
Perhaps, but `tis a silly name
I've just been through a similar search and in conclusion the XC40 has now gone out to a November delivery. It then depends on what other features of an SUV you are after, I was looking for 4wd and petrol which greatly limits the choice.
A lot of smaller SUV's only offer front wheel drive and a lot only offer diesel for it's torque. However diesel is being hit by governments at the moment and I suspect that is only going to get worse.
If you need some pulling power then you'll be looking at quite an expensive Petrol engine New discovery/Jag E-pace have a 250bhp engine as does the XC40. In my case the discovery was a bit too long and quite expensive when kitted out with goodies, the E-Pace was also similarly expensive with a reasonable set of toys. From what I've seen the 'premium' brands are a better quality but tend to be priced with few options.
At the start of our search we were looking at a 2.0L TFSI Q2, that has proved to be a bit small and I've lots with "little old ladies" in
If you're happy with diesel the options broaden and I suspect the offers do too as many dealers are having trouble shifting stock.
Don't forget the newer road fund rules mean anything over £40K will suffer an enhanced charge for a few years
If you are however not look at the premium brands then pretty much everyone has an SUV type vehicle from Dacia upwards LoL.
Andi.
My current car is my first diesel, and I'm very happy with it (320D)
I hear what you're saying about the anti-diesel stuff going on at the moment. I understand buying a car is simply a depreciating asset whatever I go with, but I feel this might be exacerbated if I decide to pick a new(ish) diesel rather than a petrol.
Or I could just hang on to the 320D until hybrids become more cost-effective.
We tried quite a few different ones (Mazda CX-5, Skoda Karoq/Seat Ateca - basically a Tiguan, BMW X1, Ford Kuga, and a couple others) and I hated every single one of them. Couldn't get on with sitting so high up.
Our preference of petrol and manual ruled out a lot of options too.
Fortunately after trying them all, we tried a Skoda Octavia vRS Estate, which was faster, cheaper, no less economical (despite the bigger engine) more practical (easier to lift stuff in and out of, bigger boot, etc) and a hell of a lot nicer to drive.
If you put a gun to my head and MADE me get one then I'd go with the Karoq, because it was the most comfortable and good price/spec.
Our preference of petrol and manual ruled out a lot of options too.
Fortunately after trying them all, we tried a Skoda Octavia vRS Estate, which was faster, cheaper, no less economical (despite the bigger engine) more practical (easier to lift stuff in and out of, bigger boot, etc) and a hell of a lot nicer to drive.
If you put a gun to my head and MADE me get one then I'd go with the Karoq, because it was the most comfortable and good price/spec.