New car for mum...
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Looking for a new car for my mum, requirements as per below.
Must have: Hatchback, 5-door, low running costs, reliable, economical, parking camera, handsfree audio
Preferences: Automatic, car easy to get into (not too low)
£10k budget
So far I'm liking the look of the 2018 Nissan Leaf but want to ensure I'm not missing anything obvious. (Petrol hybrid or electric would be my preference for her!)
Must have: Hatchback, 5-door, low running costs, reliable, economical, parking camera, handsfree audio
Preferences: Automatic, car easy to get into (not too low)
£10k budget
So far I'm liking the look of the 2018 Nissan Leaf but want to ensure I'm not missing anything obvious. (Petrol hybrid or electric would be my preference for her!)
amagawd said:
Looking for a new car for my mum, requirements as per below.
Must have: Hatchback, 5-door, low running costs, reliable, economical, parking camera, handsfree audio
Preferences: Automatic, car easy to get into (not too low)
£10k budget
So far I'm liking the look of the 2018 Nissan Leaf but want to ensure I'm not missing anything obvious. (Petrol hybrid or electric would be my preference for her!)
Honda Jazz? Must have: Hatchback, 5-door, low running costs, reliable, economical, parking camera, handsfree audio
Preferences: Automatic, car easy to get into (not too low)
£10k budget
So far I'm liking the look of the 2018 Nissan Leaf but want to ensure I'm not missing anything obvious. (Petrol hybrid or electric would be my preference for her!)
Was going to suggest a Panda but I have a feeling reverse cameras aren't an option.
How about a Suzuki Ignis for a leftfield choice?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024051697...
...not a hybrid though.
How about a Suzuki Ignis for a leftfield choice?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024051697...
...not a hybrid though.
MajorMantra said:
Was going to suggest a Panda but I have a feeling reverse cameras aren't an option.
How about a Suzuki Ignis for a leftfield choice?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024051697...
...not a hybrid though.
Ignis is a great little car, plenty of hybrids available.How about a Suzuki Ignis for a leftfield choice?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024051697...
...not a hybrid though.
For those who just want a car to work and be reliable, durable and easy to maintain it's hard to look past a Toyota hybrid.
Very cleverly engineered to eliminate most of the traditional ICE maintenance/failure points, excellent build quality and a 10 year warranty.
My MIL's 2014 hybrid Yaris is yet to even need a replacement bulb.
Very cleverly engineered to eliminate most of the traditional ICE maintenance/failure points, excellent build quality and a 10 year warranty.
My MIL's 2014 hybrid Yaris is yet to even need a replacement bulb.
Kia Rio 3:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407101...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407101...
Niro 3:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407131...
MG ZS:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202312014...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407041...
B Class:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406170...
Ioniq:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406281...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404058...
Corsa e Elite Nav:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406210...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405209...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406120...
Golf e:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407101...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407111...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406200...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407101...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407101...
Niro 3:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407131...
MG ZS:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202312014...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407041...
B Class:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406170...
Ioniq:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406281...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404058...
Corsa e Elite Nav:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406210...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405209...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406120...
Golf e:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407101...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407111...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406200...
I'd still suggest taking a good look at the Rio as it's still a sensible option & comes in both hybrid & petrol form:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407121...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404259...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407121...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404259...
ZX10R NIN said:
I'd still suggest taking a good look at the Rio as it's still a sensible option & comes in both hybrid & petrol form:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407121...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404259...
Appreciate the suggestion. Ran it by her but she's not really interested! Do they last? She wants to keep the car for 10-12 years if possible...https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407121...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404259...
Unsure on what size car you want but I think Suzuki has all your needs covered. I think a 17 plate and onwards Swift should be in budget and is an excellent car, especially in SZ5 (top spec) trim. Alternatively if you want something smaller there's the Ignis, and if you want something bigger there's the Vitara. Just avoid the "AGS" gearbox; This is an automated manual, and this type of gearbox has been historically unreliable across many manufacturers. Maybe Suzuki's is ok, but you can also get a CVT option and possibly even a DCT which will both be much better.
Yaris hybrid is another option if you want a "traditional" hybrid as opposed to the "mild" hybrid offerings of Suzuki, and the Renault Zoe is what i'd opt for if I really wanted an EV.
Yaris hybrid is another option if you want a "traditional" hybrid as opposed to the "mild" hybrid offerings of Suzuki, and the Renault Zoe is what i'd opt for if I really wanted an EV.
Edited by Turbojuice on Monday 22 July 12:37
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