Not sure what to buy? Help

[Jenjen85]

Looking at changing my renault captur for either a renault kadjar or a nissan qashqai. I do around 80-90 miles a week but not sure if to go petrol or diesel? Ideally id like an automatic for town driving but not sure what models are best and what to avoid. Looking at trading in my captur, don't want to spend more than around £10,500 (Inc trade). Any help would be most appreciated

[ZX10R NIN]

Kuga Titanium X:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202307109...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202307179...

Hyundai Tucson:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304266...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202307079...

[samoht]

80-90 miles a week and town driving would suggest petrol over diesel to me, it sounds like fairly short trips at low average speeds where a diesel may struggle to clear its DPF.

What's the longest journey this car needs to do? The best car purely for ~20 urban miles a day would probably be a cheap EV, but not if it needs to go to Scotland occasionally.

I think the Qashqai automatic gearbox is a CVT, while the Kadjar is a dual-clutch; worth trying to get a bit of a test drive to check they suit you.

[Jenjen85]

Never had an automatic before but like the idea of just stop and go. What's the difference between a CVT and dual clutch?

[georgeyboy12345]

Definitely go for a petrol or even a hybrid for only 90 miles a week town driving.

I suggest you have a drive of both a CVT and dual clutch to find out. CVT is usually more reliable but the driving experience can be a bit weird as it’s kind of like one gear. Dual clutches are more like a manual gearbox with very fast, smooth gear changes, but can occasionally be jerky in some situations. Some of them also have reliability issues, especially if they haven’t been serviced by the previous owner. The third option is a traditional torque converter auto which is usually the most reliable. Modern ones work well, but they are often found on bigger cars. Just ask us here for more info, loads of really knowledgeable people here.

[georgeyboy12345]

Just had a look at the two, I'd probably go for the Renault over the Nissan. The Nissan has less power while at the same time being heavier, having less interior space and being more expensive. You'll probably have more choice with the Nissans though.

Here's a decent Kadjar
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306068...

Qashqai
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202307240...



Can I tempt you away from either of the above with one of these?

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB Multiair QV Line TCT
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202307149...


Mazda 3 2.0 SE-L
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202307290...


Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDi DCT
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306158...


VW Golf 1.0 TSI Match DSG
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306278...


Fiat 500X 1.4 Multiair DCT
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306068...

[Indecisiveness]

Ideally need a bigger SUV type car due to have a family and a dog. Like being higher up in the driving position too. Thanks for the links but definitely think nissan or renault are for me.

Is there a difference between xtronic and CVT?

[cootuk]

I've had VAG dsg and hate them. They like to change gear to be most economic unless you select sport mode. Fairly often, at roundabouts, they can get caught out on the preselected gear and leave you hanging as they reselect the correct gear, or they change up to leave you without power. Hence selecting sport mode to hold the revs higher.
Modern CVT to me are much smoother. Toyota Prius have the hydrid system nailed and other non hybrid CVT autos I've driven are excellent.
Older CVT can be clunky.