Used SUV to buy (Mazda, Hyundai, Kia)
Discussion
Hi,
I'm looking to buy a used SUV, a price tag of 10-15k £ (based in the UK), probably from 2017 onwards. I'm driven toward Mazda CX5, but also consider Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, or Ford Kuga if there are arguments in favor of them. I'd buy petrol as I've heard that diesel may be more problematic. Can you help me with the following:
1. Which model from the ones above would you choose?
2. Do these models have common issues I should pay attention to when looking for a car (common problems, a particular generation to go for)?
Thank you for your help.
I'm looking to buy a used SUV, a price tag of 10-15k £ (based in the UK), probably from 2017 onwards. I'm driven toward Mazda CX5, but also consider Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, or Ford Kuga if there are arguments in favor of them. I'd buy petrol as I've heard that diesel may be more problematic. Can you help me with the following:
1. Which model from the ones above would you choose?
2. Do these models have common issues I should pay attention to when looking for a car (common problems, a particular generation to go for)?
Thank you for your help.
My criteria are 10k miles per year, commuting to work on a motorway. AWD not needed. I'm asking for some advice from the owners / mechanics who can nominate the most reliable car from the ones I mentioned. However, I appreciate each one may have some issues.
I hope to get some hints and tips, e.g. ''do not buy 2017 models as they have an issue with XYZ''.
I hope to get some hints and tips, e.g. ''do not buy 2017 models as they have an issue with XYZ''.
Bear in mind that the Kia has the longest warranty.We have had x1 Karoq, x1 Tiguan, x1 3008, x1 Kia Xceed.
The Kia was the best from an ownership POV, cost, NVH, reliability, dealer support, fit and finish. I don't think a Sportage would have changed that but we haven't owned one.
The Kia was the best from an ownership POV, cost, NVH, reliability, dealer support, fit and finish. I don't think a Sportage would have changed that but we haven't owned one.
Edited by nickfrog on Monday 15th April 12:12
Ok ownership experience, here goes.
The 1.5 tsi engine in the VW and skoda give circa 30mpg aground town, mid 40s on a run.
The reason I nominate the Tiguan is - It will have radar guided cruise control, fantastic on long journeys.
Feels really well built and put together. Practicality wise you can slide rear bench forward and backwards.
If you get the SEL spec, the Tiguan even has massage driver seat in addition to pan roof and heated seats etc.
The Skoda Karoq comes with same engines, the interior materials feel even better for some reason, even though a skoda shouldnt be.
On the SEL spec, heated leather seats the LED lights etc all come standard, with the addition of being able to individually remove the rear seats entirely making it a great tool for occasional load lugging of large items.
They both come with apple car play and android auto as standard (Which is a must have spec for me these days)
I have driven a couple of the korean alternatives, on paper theyre better, but theyre not as refined to drive. You can feel and here the lack of sound deadening and I wasnt too impressed with how hard I had to work the engines.
With the Ford, the interior dash was enough for me to not even drive it.
Ive also had the 2.tdi vag engines, they do feel better suited ffor these cars, but if youre ruling out diesel then I wont comment on them
The 1.5 tsi engine in the VW and skoda give circa 30mpg aground town, mid 40s on a run.
The reason I nominate the Tiguan is - It will have radar guided cruise control, fantastic on long journeys.
Feels really well built and put together. Practicality wise you can slide rear bench forward and backwards.
If you get the SEL spec, the Tiguan even has massage driver seat in addition to pan roof and heated seats etc.
The Skoda Karoq comes with same engines, the interior materials feel even better for some reason, even though a skoda shouldnt be.
On the SEL spec, heated leather seats the LED lights etc all come standard, with the addition of being able to individually remove the rear seats entirely making it a great tool for occasional load lugging of large items.
They both come with apple car play and android auto as standard (Which is a must have spec for me these days)
I have driven a couple of the korean alternatives, on paper theyre better, but theyre not as refined to drive. You can feel and here the lack of sound deadening and I wasnt too impressed with how hard I had to work the engines.
With the Ford, the interior dash was enough for me to not even drive it.
Ive also had the 2.tdi vag engines, they do feel better suited ffor these cars, but if youre ruling out diesel then I wont comment on them
CX-5 petrol owner for the past 5 years. 2016 SE-L model, so before the revamp.
It's been perfectly reliable, although doesn't get used much as a second car (3k a year).
Comfy place to be as the driver but my wife doesn't like going in it due to the ride. It's not harsh or particularly soft, but does seem to bounce which causes her to feel a bit queasy after 30mins or so. Worth testing, but make sure you get the sport spec and have a passenger with you.
And make sure it's in red (dark blue is also acceptable).
It's been perfectly reliable, although doesn't get used much as a second car (3k a year).
Comfy place to be as the driver but my wife doesn't like going in it due to the ride. It's not harsh or particularly soft, but does seem to bounce which causes her to feel a bit queasy after 30mins or so. Worth testing, but make sure you get the sport spec and have a passenger with you.
And make sure it's in red (dark blue is also acceptable).
Edited by Miocene on Monday 15th April 14:03
BennyBenny said:
Hi,
I'm looking to buy a used SUV, a price tag of 10-15k £ (based in the UK), probably from 2017 onwards. I'm driven toward Mazda CX5, but also consider Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, or Ford Kuga if there are arguments in favor of them. I'd buy petrol as I've heard that diesel may be more problematic. Can you help me with the following:
1. Which model from the ones above would you choose?
2. Do these models have common issues I should pay attention to when looking for a car (common problems, a particular generation to go for)?
Thank you for your help.
The 5008 in Allure spec is a very good option with a nice interior & they're proving reliable & robust:I'm looking to buy a used SUV, a price tag of 10-15k £ (based in the UK), probably from 2017 onwards. I'm driven toward Mazda CX5, but also consider Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, or Ford Kuga if there are arguments in favor of them. I'd buy petrol as I've heard that diesel may be more problematic. Can you help me with the following:
1. Which model from the ones above would you choose?
2. Do these models have common issues I should pay attention to when looking for a car (common problems, a particular generation to go for)?
Thank you for your help.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403187...
GT Line:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403097...
Also the Kuga ST Line X:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404128...
I'd go for the Tucson in Sport Edition:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404128...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403278...
From supplying these types of cars to people & the feedback from them but these would be my top three in this segment.
I would stay away from the Mazda as the diesel 2.2 according to owners is incredibly unreliable. Google it as I think there is a major case against Mazda in Australia over it.
You could get the more reliable petrol, but they are not turbos and as a result are very slow and underpowered. You won’t find any review recommending a cx5 petrol.
I own a Mazda, there are very few happy owners in the dedicated forums. I would rather slam my penis in a car door than give Mazda another penny of my money.
You could get the more reliable petrol, but they are not turbos and as a result are very slow and underpowered. You won’t find any review recommending a cx5 petrol.
I own a Mazda, there are very few happy owners in the dedicated forums. I would rather slam my penis in a car door than give Mazda another penny of my money.
Flumpo said:
I would stay away from the Mazda as the diesel 2.2 according to owners is incredibly unreliable. Google it as I think there is a major case against Mazda in Australia over it.
You could get the more reliable petrol, but they are not turbos and as a result are very slow and underpowered. You won’t find any review recommending a cx5 petrol.
I own a Mazda, there are very few happy owners in the dedicated forums. I would rather slam my penis in a car door than give Mazda another penny of my money.
4000 trouble free miles in my CX-60 PHEV. It replaced a Tiguan R-Line. 327bhp Vs. 150bhp, 5.8 Sec. 0-60mph Vs. 9.5 Sec, much better driver aid tech, much more luxurious. I have no problem with Mazda. You could get the more reliable petrol, but they are not turbos and as a result are very slow and underpowered. You won’t find any review recommending a cx5 petrol.
I own a Mazda, there are very few happy owners in the dedicated forums. I would rather slam my penis in a car door than give Mazda another penny of my money.
paralla said:
Flumpo said:
I would stay away from the Mazda as the diesel 2.2 according to owners is incredibly unreliable. Google it as I think there is a major case against Mazda in Australia over it.
You could get the more reliable petrol, but they are not turbos and as a result are very slow and underpowered. You won’t find any review recommending a cx5 petrol.
I own a Mazda, there are very few happy owners in the dedicated forums. I would rather slam my penis in a car door than give Mazda another penny of my money.
4000 trouble free miles in my CX-60 PHEV. It replaced a Tiguan R-Line. 327bhp Vs. 150bhp, 5.8 Sec. 0-60mph Vs. 9.5 Sec, much better driver aid tech, much more luxurious. I have no problem with Mazda. You could get the more reliable petrol, but they are not turbos and as a result are very slow and underpowered. You won’t find any review recommending a cx5 petrol.
I own a Mazda, there are very few happy owners in the dedicated forums. I would rather slam my penis in a car door than give Mazda another penny of my money.
Avoid the CX5 as a diesel, countless issues with them especially if you're only using them on short journeys.
I have a Mazda6 2.0 petrol, so the same petrol engine that's in the CX5. It's not the fastest thing on the road, but between my Mazda6 and my ND MX-5 I've put over 25k trouble free miles between them, neither of them bought from new.
The 6 gets about 37-38mpg on my 14 mile trip to work across country, and about 40mpg at a 80+ cruise on the motorway, so the CX5 will be slightly lower but not by much as they weigh about the same.
Dealers have also been very helpful, servicing and parts are reasonably priced too.
I have a Mazda6 2.0 petrol, so the same petrol engine that's in the CX5. It's not the fastest thing on the road, but between my Mazda6 and my ND MX-5 I've put over 25k trouble free miles between them, neither of them bought from new.
The 6 gets about 37-38mpg on my 14 mile trip to work across country, and about 40mpg at a 80+ cruise on the motorway, so the CX5 will be slightly lower but not by much as they weigh about the same.
Dealers have also been very helpful, servicing and parts are reasonably priced too.
Flumpo said:
You could get the more reliable petrol, but they are not turbos and as a result are very slow and underpowered. You won’t find any review recommending a cx5 petrol.
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