Small/Medium SUV type with memory electric seats

[Mothersruin]

New car time, must have memory electric seats as there's a a foot in height difference between the missus & I.

Only one I can find that comes in around £30k (and also has 0% finance deals at the mo too which helps) is the Ford Kuga Vignale - they're being reasonably discounted so should drop below £30k.

Mainly the missus' car but I will drive it reasonably often.

But, that seems to be it!

Any other ideas?

[ZX10R NIN]

The Kuga Vignale is a good pick (manual/Auto Petrol/Diesel?)

Does it have to be brand new?

Because there are lots of nearly new ex demo & low mileage slightly older cars that fit you requirements.

Here's an example:

QX50

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

NX300h Premier

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

F Sport

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[ninjag]

CRV has them also.

[33q]

Skoda Karoq or Kodiaq or Seat equivalents

[Mothersruin]

33q said:

Skoda Karoq or Kodiaq or Seat equivalents

I have looked at these and if I recall, it's only the top spec ones and the price point is too high, will check again though.

[33q]

Mothersruin said:

I have looked at these and if I recall, it's only the top spec ones and the price point is too high, will check again though.

True only standard on Edition but you could spec on an SEL

Net of discounts and finance contribution I paid under £25k for a 1.5 SEL DSG with a few extras

[Sheepshanks]

Mothersruin said:

33q said:

Skoda Karoq or Kodiaq or Seat equivalents

I have looked at these and if I recall, it's only the top spec ones and the price point is too high, will check again though.

I'm pretty sure SEAT Ateca doesn't, although their specs are a bit screwed up at the moment as they've shuffled specs around and gone for a very reduced number of options.

It's only recently been added to VW Tiguan but, as you say, only orderable on top models as part of the leather seat option, so it's well over a grand. Even so, I'd have thought Tiguan SEL with leather could be had for around your budget.

Missus has the old model Tiguan and there's 8" height difference between us, but just (manually) changing the seat height works fine for us - the seat goes back as it goes down.

[Summit_Detailing]

Mazda CX5 Sport Nav+

Volvo XC40 - electric drivers seat with memory is a £450 option.

Slightly smaller - BMW X2 - elec drivers seat comes with the Comfort Pack.

cheers

Chris

[Mothersruin]

Thanks all - now going to have a look at the Tiguan & CX5. No 0% but I'm sure a deal can be done if its the right car.

I personally would love the Volvo but the colour options are so dull - missus wants something a bit more vibrant and has flatly refused - what's weird is, the XC40 is meant to be for the younger market etc... and has dour colours, yet the larger estates and stuff have at least one vibrant colour - doesn't make sense.

No interest in BMW.

[Mothersruin]

We've had a bit more time to look at what's what, and refined what we want.

Compact SUV type thing
Petrol
Auto
AWD - when needed, doesn't need to be permanent
Memory Drivers Seat
Ruby Red, Blue - something that isn't a variation of Black or White and all the greys and silvers in between.
Cream/light interior would be nice but not a deal breaker (the only one that we'll be flexible with)
Around £30k - the 'deal' is important, 0% finance would be most preferable - currently only on the Ford & Nissan below.

Ford Kuga Titanium X - No seats
Ford Kuga Vignale - Dull as fk colours
Mazda CX5 - no AWD
Nissan Qashkai - no AWD
Subaru XV - no seats, capable but really dull
VW Tiguan (and the other VAG) - Can't match up engines at the moment due to failing tests and dealer doesn't know when that'll happen but most likely well into the New Year but can't guarantee how the specs will be
Volvo XC40 - No deals to be had, long wait time, over budget really - shame, by far the nicest of the bunch.
Peugeot 3008 - no Petrols in the spec that has the seats.
Honda CR-V - Too pricey, needs to be top spec to get seats.

Not looked at...

BMW & Land Rover - Above budget and not enamoured with tales reliability issues and terrible dealers.

Very frustrating - if only the Kuga had a half decent colour for the top spec, we'd buy immediately. Wife likes it, I'm ok with it, good finance and good discounts. I think she'll end up going for the Dark Grey as she's just getting pissed off with the whole process now, but it's a shame to have to compromise on something so fundamental on a brand new £30k

[FlatToTheMat]

If you like the Kuga why not look into getting it wrapped? Do your homework and find a reputable company, they'll have far more colours available to you this side of AM and RR. Protects the paint for years to come etc

[Dusty964]

Hyundai tuscon?
No idea if the seats are memory or just electric.

[ninjag]

Does it have to be brand new? Or can it be brand new second hand...?

[kieranblenk]

Mothersruin said:

We've had a bit more time to look at what's what, and refined what we want.

Compact SUV type thing
Petrol
Auto
AWD - when needed, doesn't need to be permanent
Memory Drivers Seat
Ruby Red, Blue - something that isn't a variation of Black or White and all the greys and silvers in between.
Cream/light interior would be nice but not a deal breaker (the only one that we'll be flexible with)
Around £30k - the 'deal' is important, 0% finance would be most preferable - currently only on the Ford & Nissan below.

Ford Kuga Titanium X - No seats
Ford Kuga Vignale - Dull as fk colours
Mazda CX5 - no AWD
Nissan Qashkai - no AWD
Subaru XV - no seats, capable but really dull
VW Tiguan (and the other VAG) - Can't match up engines at the moment due to failing tests and dealer doesn't know when that'll happen but most likely well into the New Year but can't guarantee how the specs will be
Volvo XC40 - No deals to be had, long wait time, over budget really - shame, by far the nicest of the bunch.
Peugeot 3008 - no Petrols in the spec that has the seats.
Honda CR-V - Too pricey, needs to be top spec to get seats.

Not looked at...

BMW & Land Rover - Above budget and not enamoured with tales reliability issues and terrible dealers.

Very frustrating - if only the Kuga had a half decent colour for the top spec, we'd buy immediately. Wife likes it, I'm ok with it, good finance and good discounts. I think she'll end up going for the Dark Grey as she's just getting pissed off with the whole process now, but it's a shame to have to compromise on something so fundamental on a brand new £30k

If you like Nissan why not try an X trail? I'm sure my brother in laws has memory seats.

Jeep Compass Limited has memory seats, as do top spec Kia Sportages I believe.

Edited by kieranblenk on Friday 30th November 19:51

[LosingGrip]

Just how important is the memory seats? I drive a number of cars/vans a week and very rarely the same one without anyone else having used it since I last did (other than my own), it takes a few seconds to get it back how I like it. Just seems a bit OTT to discount other cars because they don't have that one thing.

[Sheepshanks]

kieranblenk said:

If you like Nissan why not try an X trail? I'm sure my brother in laws has memory seats.

I was about to suggest that - daughter had a top spec one as a courtesy car, the spec was amazing, but it looks like petrol is only in manual 2WD. Not sure on this but I think the current model is simply a slightly longer Qashqai.

[Summit_Detailing]

Lexus NX?
Used Jag F-pace?
Used Discovery Sport - probably rare in Si4 petrol spec
If you like the Kuga what about the Edge? - the compromise being diesel only
Audi Q3? - boring colour palette!?
Ex-demo Skoda Kodiaq 2.0tsi?

[Mothersruin]

Thanks all - will reply with more info.

[kieranblenk]

kieranblenk said:

Mothersruin said:

We've had a bit more time to look at what's what, and refined what we want.

Compact SUV type thing
Petrol
Auto
AWD - when needed, doesn't need to be permanent
Memory Drivers Seat
Ruby Red, Blue - something that isn't a variation of Black or White and all the greys and silvers in between.
Cream/light interior would be nice but not a deal breaker (the only one that we'll be flexible with)
Around £30k - the 'deal' is important, 0% finance would be most preferable - currently only on the Ford & Nissan below.

Ford Kuga Titanium X - No seats
Ford Kuga Vignale - Dull as fk colours
Mazda CX5 - no AWD
Nissan Qashkai - no AWD
Subaru XV - no seats, capable but really dull
VW Tiguan (and the other VAG) - Can't match up engines at the moment due to failing tests and dealer doesn't know when that'll happen but most likely well into the New Year but can't guarantee how the specs will be
Volvo XC40 - No deals to be had, long wait time, over budget really - shame, by far the nicest of the bunch.
Peugeot 3008 - no Petrols in the spec that has the seats.
Honda CR-V - Too pricey, needs to be top spec to get seats.

Not looked at...

BMW & Land Rover - Above budget and not enamoured with tales reliability issues and terrible dealers.

Very frustrating - if only the Kuga had a half decent colour for the top spec, we'd buy immediately. Wife likes it, I'm ok with it, good finance and good discounts. I think she'll end up going for the Dark Grey as she's just getting pissed off with the whole process now, but it's a shame to have to compromise on something so fundamental on a brand new £30k

If you like Nissan why not try an X trail? I'm sure my brother in laws has memory seats.

Jeep Compass Limited has memory seats, as do top spec RAV4s, Subaru Foresters and Kia Sportages I believe.

Edited by kieranblenk on Friday 30th November 19:51

[colin79666]

Again, Lexus NX 300h.
Red, auto, petrol, awd, memory seat, cream leather, under 30k.
https://www.easternwestern.co.uk/lexus/used/Lexus/...