New Family Car - Options/Thoughts

[Kingdom35]

Hi All

So its nearing the time to sell the trusty Merc B class B200 Sport and put the equity to use.
Should get around 6k for it and im willing to put in 10/11k.

Criteria:
No older than 2021
Petrol, Electric or Hybrid
Boot space above 400L
0-60 - under 9 seconds ideally
Big enough for a family of 4, with 2 girls nearing double digits.
Looking to keep it 5-6 years

Merc has served us well, quick enough (0-60 - 8 sec), big boot (around 480/490L), Compact, high seating, sportly looking.
1 big bill in 7.5 years but FSH and only down side has been a little costly with servicing.

Replacements in mind

Kia Sportage/Xceed/Niro - all with 4/5 years Warranty left and i know Kia's fairly well owning a Kia Proceed the last 3/4 years and their reliability/value for money.
Hyundia Tuscon
Lexus UX
Mazda CX-30

Looking for some recommendations and experiences please to broaden my outlook/cover something i hadnt thought of :0)

Many Thanks

Edited by Kingdom35 on Friday 27th September 10:55

[ZX10R NIN]

I'll list the alternates first.

C5 Aircross:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409174...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408072...

Tucson SE Nav:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409194...

3008 e:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408243...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409194...

XCeed 3:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408092...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406241...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409184...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409043...

I feel the CX 5 is the better pick when it comes to the Mazda options:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409103...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405219...

[Kingdom35]

Thank you, food for thought there on many options.

[Kingdom35]

Hi
What are your thoughts on my initial Kia/Lexus vehicles?

Are you stating the alternatives you’ve stated are better buys?

[ZX10R NIN]

The Sportage is a good option with GT Line S/GT Line being the pick:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409063...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407131...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409254...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409033...

I don't see the UX as a good option they're imo too small & not great value.

All the alternatives I listed above are just alternatives they're not better or worse, I was just opening up your options.

[Kingdom35]

Thanks that’s good feedback

I think the Sportage/Xceed seem to be good options so far.

I need to see them all in the flesh together.
The warranty is appealing. I also want something that isn’t going to be sluggish when packed up for a mini break but also has many options.
Can’t see past the Kia’s value for money at present.

[ZX10R NIN]

You won't go wrong with either especially with the warranty.