Looking for an SUV after my RAV4 was stolen
Discussion
Unfortunately, my RAV4 was stolen, so I’m in the market for another SUV. Looking for some advice on the best options that fit my criteria:
Must-haves:
SUV (obviously)
2018–2022 model
Budget: Up to £25k
Needs to fit three teenagers in the back comfortably
Minimum 440L boot space
40+ mpg extra-urban fuel economy
Petrol or petrol hybrid only
I’ve been considering the following but open to suggestions:
Audi Q3 / Q5
Volvo XC40 / XC60
Land Rover Evoque
Another RAV4
Possibly a Lexus (but not sure which model would be best)
Would love to hear your thoughts—any experiences with these or other recommendations? Thanks!
Must-haves:
SUV (obviously)
2018–2022 model
Budget: Up to £25k
Needs to fit three teenagers in the back comfortably
Minimum 440L boot space
40+ mpg extra-urban fuel economy
Petrol or petrol hybrid only
I’ve been considering the following but open to suggestions:
Audi Q3 / Q5
Volvo XC40 / XC60
Land Rover Evoque
Another RAV4
Possibly a Lexus (but not sure which model would be best)
Would love to hear your thoughts—any experiences with these or other recommendations? Thanks!
Hyundai Santa Fe or Kia Sorento.
Unless your teens are petite, I wouldn’t bother with C segment SUV’s like the Evoque, XC40, Q3. XC40 has a shrunken rear bench, wouldn’t be comfortable for a lanky 17 year old.
With Lexus it will be NX which is RAV4 size (shared platforms and tech) or the RX which is Highlander size.
Unless your teens are petite, I wouldn’t bother with C segment SUV’s like the Evoque, XC40, Q3. XC40 has a shrunken rear bench, wouldn’t be comfortable for a lanky 17 year old.
With Lexus it will be NX which is RAV4 size (shared platforms and tech) or the RX which is Highlander size.
With the exception of "Needs to fit three teenagers in the back comfortably" all of the search criteria can be dropped into AT filters. Useful then to just have a browse and see if anything pops up you fancy the look of. Any of the Kia or Hyundai options of interest? The Tucson for example?
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, loads about, you'll get a late one for that money. I've had ours for 3+ years, chosen because at the time Toyotas & Lexus were loosing their cats. MIne has averaged low 40's since buying it, that's on a mix of electric & petrol.
At a 90th Party the other week in London the bumper was torn from one side on my Nephew in laws new RAV4 presumably as a prelude to thieving it through the headlight connector.
At a 90th Party the other week in London the bumper was torn from one side on my Nephew in laws new RAV4 presumably as a prelude to thieving it through the headlight connector.
I believe that the Lexus NX has a smaller boot and less interior space than the RAV4 despite them using the same platform. You certainly need the RX with a family. The RX is available in a long-wheelbase 7 seat version - these are just available at £25k.
As mentioned above, the Kia Sorento / Hyundai Santa Fe is very hard to beat in this segment, the value for money is impressive.
Toyota Highlanders are great cars but seem to start at about £30k. Genesis GV70 is an cool alternative, available in 2.5t petrol.
Or a CRV, again good value for money and a good size?
Purely from a personal perspective, I wouldn't buy anything from Land Rover (two close friends had engine failures on 5 year old Discoveries).
As mentioned above, the Kia Sorento / Hyundai Santa Fe is very hard to beat in this segment, the value for money is impressive.
Toyota Highlanders are great cars but seem to start at about £30k. Genesis GV70 is an cool alternative, available in 2.5t petrol.
Or a CRV, again good value for money and a good size?
Purely from a personal perspective, I wouldn't buy anything from Land Rover (two close friends had engine failures on 5 year old Discoveries).
Edited by Matt_T on Wednesday 26th February 09:49
Edited by Matt_T on Wednesday 26th February 09:50
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