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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

So am looking at an suv to give us more room for the grandkids. What have we all got on here and what is recommended? Have hired quite a few Qashqais and always liked them. The sportage looks good as well. Any suggestions/advice greatly appreciated

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We had a sportage a few years ago and loved it! Plenty room in the back for the kids and decent boot space. That’s as far as my knowledge goes on cars though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've got a Kuga it's ok

Wife has the MG ZS EV she loves it

(honestly so do I but I've bought the Kuga now so have to show I'm loving it)

Mates have Volvo X60 he's enjoying and another has the Land Rover Discovery he swears by it

Best thi g to do is check out as many as you can and see what your most comfortable in.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Personally I wouldn’t get a Qashqai. I’ve had problems with them and everyone I know who’s had one has too. Also Mackems build them. You can’t trust them.

I drove a Sportage about 5-6 years ago and I was really impressed with it. I did about 200 miles in it and considering my original opinions on Kia it was decent.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can't stand them myself.

All the major manufacturers are dropping traditional type cars in favour of SUVs.

Ford dropped the Mondeo last year. Galaxy and S-Max went in April, Fiesta production ends this month and Focus will be gone by 2025

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

My mate has just bought a Rexton, says its a mid sized SUV but it's blooming massive x

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By *avexxMan
over a year ago

cheshire

maybe ford puma nice to drive,, but could be to small

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By *anielpiercedMan
over a year ago

by the seaside

Bmw X3m competition are great

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By *ts the taking part thatMan
over a year ago

southampton

XTRAIL is a great car, much like a Qashqai but that bit bigger & can get 7 seat ones.

Not sure being built by Mackhams means Qashqai are rubbish.

Not a car out there that doesn't have its own historic issues.

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By *acksLamentMan
over a year ago

Wales

So many SUVs look big but are actually small on the inside, like a reverse TARDIS. If it was me I'd go take a look at some estates like a v60,3 or 5 series or Octavia. Cheaper to run and insure too, whatever you go for...hpi check it for peace of mind.

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By *ormalfornorfolkMan
over a year ago

Norwich

VW touran? Not exactly an SUV but takes 7 and has a big boot when you’re only carrying 5. For buggies and shiz.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"XTRAIL is a great car, much like a Qashqai but that bit bigger & can get 7 seat ones.

Not sure being built by Mackhams means Qashqai are rubbish.

Not a car out there that doesn't have its own historic issues."

I won’t tell you what happened to mine but if I did you’d be horrified.

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By *azza72Man
over a year ago

Leeds

I have a Vauxhall Grandland X and love it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you like the Sportage also take a look at the Hyundai Tucson. Kia & Hyundai are sister companies so the engines and tech in the cars is the same, just the styling is different.

I've had a Tucson for 2 years, got loads of tech, decent on fuel, great space and they're really reliable.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Skoda are putting out some nice motors - the kodiaq is great - just ordered one

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

To be fair - I don't think there are any 'bad' SUVs around.

It all depends on budget and spec.

When choosing mine, my choices were Porsche Cayenne, Volvo XC90 and Audi Q7 (hybrid versions)

The Volvo has the slightly better reputation, but I wanted the Q7 for the extra power.

I've gad it for 2.5 years and love it.

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

Avoid the cashcow as they are known in the trade unless you like throwing your cash at a dealer

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By *asycouple1971Couple
over a year ago

midlands

Have a Quashqai. I love it. Got the high spec one. Has everything.

Free road tax.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

How about the XC40? they look good to

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As a guy who works on them go either anything from the far east ie Honda, kia hyundai or German stay well away from landrovers lol

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By *ortyairCouple
over a year ago

Wallasey

Just picked up a new Xtrail last week. We have had a Quasqai previously, which was a great car but wanted something bigger.

So far we are loving the Xtrail, Mrs xxx

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By *astNoShadowMan
over a year ago

Malvern

I have the XC40 hybrid, one of the favourite cars I’ve owned, quick, comfortable, nice cabin and economical

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By *rchitectMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

Rolls Royce Cullian all the way.

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By *inkedKuntsCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

Love our Skoda Kodiaq. Loads and loads of space for the sprogs and dogs. Good for me for work when I'm going to new sites and need the 4x4 to get out of a swamp.

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough


"Rolls Royce Cullian all the way."

It's a beast

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By *eneralKenobiMan
over a year ago

North Angus

VW Tiguan would be my suggestion but I’ll always pick VW

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Had a Tiguan and a T-Roc. I think the T-Roc was nicer to drive, Tiguan ks the one if you want space.

I'd also look at the Hyundai Tuscon and Kia Sportage. Equally as good as the VWs, but more standard kit for your money.

Mazda CX5 is also a strong choice. Fantastic to drive, loads of kit, and looks sensational

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By *ovingSussexLifeMan
over a year ago

West Sussex

I've got a Ford Kuga, it's my 2nd one and I like it. I need it for the dogs, camping, carrying furniture I restore, and towing a boat. It does it all without any problem.

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