BMW X5 45e / Audi Q7 TFSIe / X7

[Big_Dan]

I've only ever had brand new VAG, mostly Audi (Pretty reliable) or used Land Rovers (big fan, reliability not so much)

We have 4 kids and a 6 seater ID.Buzz takes care of that, but 7 seats is still useful in a 2nd car. 5 proper sized seats is also useful if it's not a 7 seater

I had an A6 PHEV when they came out and I liked the flexibility, but realistically only a 4 seater with kids seats etc

I started out looking at Defenders, but they seem to hold their value so well I think they would have a massive correction if I bought one. Range is limited and then you're relying on a 2.0 four pot. A LR PHEV (RRS, FFRR) scares me out of warranty

So, Q7 PHEV looks OK, Then I saw the 45e, for similar money and the range on that looks great - generally my journeys are 4 - 40 miles

I didn't know the X5 can be had with 7 seats as a petrol / diesel

Then an X7 popped up, which seems good value

I know nothing about BMWs (can bore on Land Rovers) - the warranty costs seem huge! £2k + / year

Anyone got one?

Budget £25 - £45k

PS Will not have a Mercedes - ran an EQB and the servicing costs / dealer apathy were another level for an electic car

[occasionalranter]

X5 3rd row should be thought of as emergency use only. Very tight, also speccing 3rd row means 2nd row becomes electric, which is slow and a PITA.

X7s are very well specced compared to similar priced X5s. Tempting if you can get past the looks...

[Zippee]

Volvo XC90 - True 7 seater that you can even transport 7 adults in. Also very comfortable, IMHO Moreso than the X5

[AB]

Didn't think the 45e came as a 7 seater due to the battery? Or the Q7 come to think of it.

[cerb4.5lee]

AB said:

Didn't think the 45e came as a 7 seater due to the battery?

The X5 45e is only a 5 seater as you say. I've got 7 seats in the X5 40d, and I appreciate the extra flexibility of having them.

[macron]

Gutting you won't have Merc given GLS!

Kia EV9 will be in budget in about 10 minutes.