Family crossover (sorry)

[Mudflapps]

Looking to spend around £13k (ideally less but could do more) on one of the usual small crossovers. It will likely be kept 10+ years.

Preferences-
Less than 4 years old
Less than 45000 miles
More than 45mpg
Good value over it's lifetime (reliable, parts cost, servicing, insurance etc)


Initial short list-
Kia Xceed 1.5
Ford Puma 1L mhev
Madza CX30

Quite fancy a new shape Duster but currently out of budget. Same for the 2008 hybrid.

Potential for a hatch if the looks work

Thanks

[ZX10R NIN]

1.6h Grandland X:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610207...

1.6T:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202609166...

2.5h Kuga:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610096...

CX-30 Sport Lux:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202609216...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610146...

[Trevor555]

I drove a Taigo the other day.

Small SUV based on the Polo

Manual handbrake

Quite pleasant I thought

If you end up with a used CX30 that you want to keep 10 years I'd get the subframes coated with waxoil.

Edited by Trevor555 on Monday 26th October 21:14

[Neil-nvaua]

Mudflapps said:

Looking to spend around £13k (ideally less but could do more) on one of the usual small crossovers. It will likely be kept 10+ years.

Preferences-
Less than 4 years old
Less than 45000 miles
More than 45mpg
Good value over it's lifetime (reliable, parts cost, servicing, insurance etc)


Initial short list-
Kia Xceed 1.5
Ford Puma 1L mhev
Madza CX30

Quite fancy a new shape Duster but currently out of budget. Same for the 2008 hybrid.

Potential for a hatch if the looks work

Thanks

Dacia Duster was my first thought.

Does it have to be the new shape? You'll get one of the last of the previous shape with low miles and manufacturers warranty remaining that still fits all of the above criteria.

[Mudflapps]

ZX10R NIN said:

1.6h Grandland X:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610207...

1.6T:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202609166...

2.5h Kuga:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610096...

CX-30 Sport Lux:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202609216...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610146...

Thanks
I hadn't considered plug in hybrid, thinking it would add complexity and if we're getting set-up for charging we might as well go full EV.

Although seems like a good way to dodge the wet belt with those 2.


Will look into it

[Mudflapps]

Neil-nvaua said:

Dacia Duster was my first thought.

Does it have to be the new shape? You'll get one of the last of the previous shape with low miles and manufacturers warranty remaining that still fits all of the above criteria.

Having driven that previous Duster it definitely feels budget compared to the alternatives of a similar price

[ChrisH72]

The Skoda Kamiq could be worth a look. They're quite smart and reviews are decent.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610207...

There are other similar cars in the VAG group like the Seat Arona or VW T-Roc.

We have a Hyundai ix20 as our family car. It's getting on a bit but it's done us 10 years and 100k miles with no problems at all. When it dies we'll probably go for another Hyundai but not sure what at the moment. With a 13k budget you could look at a Kona or maybe a Bayon.

[ChrisH72]

The Captur also looks good if you wanted to go for a hybrid.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202607144...

[WhiskyDisco]

The red CX-30 linked above would be my choice. '22 plate for budget seems like a great deal. The soul red looks fantastic IRL.

Edited by WhiskyDisco on Tuesday 27th October 08:23

[Evanivitch]

If you can get EV charging then you've got choices in:

Mazda MX-30 being most reliable brand in that budget, though I question the longevity of Mazda right now. Small battery EV though.

Lots of Stellantis, especially Vauxhall Mokka as an option. Widely available, lots of garages will be familiar with them, moderate sized battery.

Squeezing budget upto £13k easily gets you 2023 Hyundai Kona. But small in the back but great range and will still have balance of 5yr manufacturer's warranty.

If you're looking at long term ownership then downsizing to Aygo X and Toyota's 10yr service linked warranty is possible.

[edc]

Mudflapps said:

Thanks
I hadn't considered plug in hybrid, thinking it would add complexity and if we're getting set-up for charging we might as well go full EV.

Although seems like a good way to dodge the wet belt with those 2.


Will look into it

You don't need a charger for a PHEV. We have one and use the 3 pin plug.

[Tymb]

Can get a good spec Suzuki Vitara in budget. Not the biggest interiors, know several people with one and they all seem to like them.


https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202608185...

[macron]

If you ever want anyone in the back, do not buy a CX30, the rear space is embarrassing.

[Mudflapps]

Thanks for the suggestions all. Will try to go see most of them.

Any reasons not the be favouring the xceed though? Plenty of warranty left, more power than most with the 1.5 and based on a proper hatch rather than a supermini.

[Evanivitch]

Mudflapps said:

Thanks for the suggestions all. Will try to go see most of them.

Any reasons not the be favouring the xceed though? Plenty of warranty left, more power than most with the 1.5 and based on a proper hatch rather than a supermini.

It's more a medium hatchback than a crossover. I sat in one recently, they're okay, typically can be had fairly well equipped like most Kia. And yeah, I like the 7 year warranty and Kia are pretty good with it.

[sparkythecat]

Tymb said:

Can get a good spec Suzuki Vitara in budget. Not the biggest interiors, know several people with one and they all seem to like them.


https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202608185...

Mrs S has been running a Vitara for over 7 years now.
Simple to maintain 1600cc , petrol engine that averages 45mpg.

[ChrisH72]

Mudflapps said:

Any reasons not the be favouring the xceed though? Plenty of warranty left, more power than most with the 1.5 and based on a proper hatch rather than a supermini.

I don't think so really. The Xceed is a decent enough car. For 13k you can get a 2 spec 1.5, not sure what that comes with. It's a higher riding hatchback rather than some of the other SUVs mentioned. A little bigger than other cars you're looking at too, in fact it's almost as long as a Sportage. Should have good space though so if you find one you like then why not.