Small SUV for elderly parent

[mr_spock]

For once the answer is NOT "Honda Jazz"...

My 91 y/o mum wants a new car, since my stepdad (same age) is struggling to get in and out of her Honda Jazz. She wants a "high up car with large doors, but must be a 5 door". Which doesn't help since small + 5 doors = smaller doors. Oh and an auto box.

Budget new or lightly used around 20-25K I think.

So far eliminated:
Ford Ecosport - no auto
Citroen C3 Aircross - no auto
Ford Puma - doors too small and screen slopes too much

Skoda Kamiq looks possible

Ideas? Needs to be reliable, not too big and have a fairly level boot lip as, at some point, one of them will need a walker/sheelchair.

[anonymous-user]

Is a Yeti too old and too cheap? The last ones were 67 plated. Just under £20k now.

[mr_spock]

mstrbkr said:

Is a Yeti too old and too cheap? The last ones were 67 plated. Just under £20k now.

Good call! Found this fairly close to her, would need to be franchised dealer preferably:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009043...

[Mammasaid]

Peugeot 2008?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/new...

[Desiderata]

Citroen Berlingo/ Peugeot Partner.

[anonymous-user]

mr_spock said:

Good call! Found this fairly close to her, would need to be franchised dealer preferably:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009043...

And with regards to the flat transition from the boot floor to the scuff plate, yetis with spare wheels have this. The one above has a step down because it has no spare wheel. A lot more boot space though, so there are pros and cons. 1.2 DSG will be perfect for older people. That 1.2 is punchy enough. It’s surprisingly nippy.

[Justin Case]

Our elderly and arthritic relatives are finding their Hyundai I20 getting difficult to get in and out of. They have been looking at an IX20 and think that it should be a lot better.

Edit. I'm not sure about the boot floor, might be worth checking.

Edited by Justin Case on Thursday 15th October 11:15

[paradigital]

mstrbkr said:

And with regards to the flat transition from the boot floor to the scuff plate, yetis with spare wheels have this. The one above has a step down because it has no spare wheel. A lot more boot space though, so there are pros and cons. 1.2 DSG will be perfect for older people. That 1.2 is punchy enough. It’s surprisingly nippy.

You can buy the flat boot floor from Skoda though if needs be.

[mr_spock]

Thanks, I'll talk to her tonight. Don't think she'll like the Berlingo, she's a bit of a car enthusiast and I think rather resents that she has to have something like this! Years ago when all her friends had Rovers, Hondas etc she had a manual BMW 323i E30 2 door.

[Jamescrs]

As much as I hate them personally the answer is probably Vauxhall Mokka. My inlaws are on their 2nd or maybe 3rd now they love them so much, the wifes aunty is on her second as she loves them and all are over 70 with mobility issues.

They are popular with older people for a reason.

[Shaw Tarse]

mr_spock said:

Thanks, I'll talk to her tonight. Don't think she'll like the Berlingo, she's a bit of a car enthusiast and I think rather resents that she has to have something like this! Years ago when all her friends had Rovers, Hondas etc she had a manual BMW 323i E30 2 door.

Glad I didn't suggest at her age she gives up the car & pays for taxis instead

[Deerfoot]

mr_spock said:

For once the answer is NOT "Honda Jazz"...

Honda HR-V?

Available in budget with the 1.5 petrol, auto and in the nice EX spec.

[Marlin45]

Suzuki Vitara. - auto

[blue_haddock]

VW caddy life, Ive got one and its great, really easy to get in and out even for elderly parents. Drives just like a golf. Boot is huge and also with a low flat lip.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009284...

[ATG]

Landcruiser with Stannah Stairlift on running board?

[Summit_Detailing]

Mercedes B-class?

[Evanivitch]

Do they drive any considerable distance or is just for local driving whilst they maintain their independence? I'd go Electric, or at least hybrid. The regenerative braking alone will reduce the stress on them moving to the brake pedal.

Mercedes B250e
BMW 225xe

[mr_spock]

Thanks all. Mostly local with the odd cross-London trip or an hour up the A1 to see me. Also they do drive to go on holiday in the UK. Electric no good as there’s no charging point at their flat. I had a Mokka rental a while back and I think the doors are a bit small and the boot also.

I’ve passed on suggestions and will go with her for a test drive soon. I’m glad he’s giving up driving though.

[Johnnytheboy]

Mazda CX-3?

[ZX10R NIN]

Infiniti QX30 Premium

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008222...

GLA250 AMG Line Premium Plus (same car as the above)

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010134...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009304...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009224...

Audi RSQ3

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008202...

Q3 Black Edition

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/201910293...

UX250h

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009083...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010024...

Kia Soul Sport properly quick little SUV boot maybe too small.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010134...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010064...

C5 Aircross Flair Plus

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202007281...

XCeed

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202007231...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202007091...

Atteca FR Sport

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010104...

Arona FR Sport

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008182...