£22k, Suzuki Across?
£22k, Suzuki Across?
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Frankychops

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1,552 posts

26 months

Yesterday (21:30)
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We've bought a horsebox, so we're not towing anymore, would like something that's reliable, cheap to run, can get 2 large dogs in.

Was looking around, saw this

https://www.marshall.co.uk/jaguar/used-cars/202690...

10 year warranty, 40ish miles of plug in range and no issues if not charging as it works like a self charging hybrid also.

I get they were a tough sell at £50k nearly new, but 2 years old ish for £22-23.5k, what else offers the same package/price?

Trevor555

4,854 posts

101 months

Yesterday (21:34)
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10 year warranty on a Suzuki?

I didn't know they were doing that.

I've driven the Rav 4's and they're a nice thing.

I'd sooner have one of those rather than a full electric at the moment.

Frankychops

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1,552 posts

26 months

Yesterday (21:59)
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Trevor555 said:
10 year warranty on a Suzuki?

I didn't know they were doing that.

I've driven the Rav 4's and they're a nice thing.

I'd sooner have one of those rather than a full electric at the moment.
yeah, 5 years then another year with each service(same as toyota). the phev feels like a nice balance.

Snow and Rocks

2,915 posts

44 months

Yesterday (23:28)
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Yeah my wife has one - other than the headlights and badging it's essentially a highly specced Rav4 PHEV.

It's great -

Properly, almost unnecessarily fast for what it is with over 300 bhp and 60 in 5.5s in hybrid mode. No one suspects the performance at all.

Will easily do 45+ real world miles with 232 bhp in pure EV mode.

Will then do 500 miles as a hybrid doing 50+ mpg. Maybe a touch less if you cruise at 75+ as it's not particularly aerodynamic.

Feels pretty solid with very comfortable no nonsense interior - proper physical controls for almost everything including all climate control functions, heated seats etc.

It has Toyota's hybrid system with all of the usual smoothness, efficiency and durability advantages. Incredibly well engineered and really very simple. Worth watching some YouTube videos to see how clever it is. Makes something like a VW with a jerky DSG feel incredibly old fashioned.

It's surprisingly decent off road for what it is, with decent tyres it'll go anywhere the ground clearance allows in the snow.


Downsides or quirks:

It's not sporty at all despite the performance, it's perfectly competent but definitely more comfort focused.

The software on the ICE is a bit old fashioned and clunky looking - it works perfectly well though so not really a major issue.

There's no built in satnav - pressing the NAV button simply brings up Google maps if you have your phone hooked up.

The 19 inch wheels that come with the Across do have an impact on the ride. It's certainly not bad and is still orders of magnitude better than our Tesla Model Y but a friend's Rav4 on 17s does feel noticeably better over really rough roads.

The electric powered tailgate is sloooooow. Stupid idea at the best of times but it does try your
patience!

Only the driver's seat is fully electrically adjustable and the passenger seat isn't adjustable for height. Bizarre given how well specced the rest of the car is. Probably only an issue if you regularly have a very tall passenger.

Any other questions, just ask!

Edited by Snow and Rocks on Monday 29th September 23:31

Chris Peacock

3,339 posts

151 months

My wife's (Rav 4 version) is about to go back after 3 years and 50k miles. Completely reliable, 54mpg average, a very usable 45 mile EV range, hot hatch matching performance when you want it. Overall a very solid, comfortable and reliable car. My only negatives are the really outdated infotainment system (not that it's ever really bothered me as you just use the phone apps), and it's not a very engaging drive. As a family car I'd have another any day.