Petrol Estate/SUV Options

[J1985]

I am looking at options for my next family car. Hoping to tick as many of the following boxes as possible:

- Petrol due to an annual mileage of approx 10k
- Reliable
- Comfortable
- Space for two kids

Budget of 10k-13k

I am considering the following:

- Skoda VRS estate (2.0 petrol)
- Honda CRV (2.0 petrol)
- Mazda 6 tourer (2.0 petrol)
- Mazda CX-5 (2.0 petrol)
- Audi A4 Avant (1.8/2.0 petrol) although in my budget they seem rare or are high mileage

Anything else worth thinking about?

[wigglebottom]

Mondeo 2.0 ecoboost - the estate is cavernous and comes very well spec'd (heated/cooled seats etc)

[ZX10R NIN]

+1 to the above that would be my first pick.

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

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

[Trevor555]

Fabia Monte Carlo estate 2016/17

110bhp version.

£20 road tax, about 46mpg, very good spec.

Compact estate car so may not be big enough for you, but easy to park.

[tickedon]

Volvo V60? Range of petrol engines, badged T3, T4, T5 from 150-240hp...

[J1985]

Really like the look of the Mondeo's, are they generally reliable?

Although I also like the Volvo V60, its boot is smaller than my current car (Civic Mk8)

[aussieal]

I'm in the same boat, wanting a petrol estate or medium sized SUV for Mrs Aussieal and it's slim pickings.

The Mondeo keeps getting mentioned, think I'll have to take a look at one over the Christmas break. I like it from the outside and the 2.0 eco boost figures look good, just not sure I can go back to Ford interiors.

[OctyScout]

Octavia Scout petrol

[J1985]

aussieal said:

I'm in the same boat, wanting a petrol estate or medium sized SUV for Mrs Aussieal and it's slim pickings.

The Mondeo keeps getting mentioned, think I'll have to take a look at one over the Christmas break. I like it from the outside and the 2.0 eco boost figures look good, just not sure I can go back to Ford interiors.

95% of estates or medium sized SUV seem to be diesel. Must admit I have never really been a ford fan but as mentioned the options are limited!

[stedaley]

OctyScout said:

Octavia Scout petrol

I presume you own one?

What are these like as a all round estate is looking more favorable atm and this is on my list to look at!

[AmitG]

Slightly left field but - Lexus RX450h is petrol (hybrid) and you should get one within budget although it will have high mileage.

[OctyScout]

stedaley said:

I presume you own one?

What are these like as a all round estate is looking more favorable atm and this is on my list to look at!

I have to say theyre a cracking allrounder. Mine has been mapped so pretty quick.

Returns 40mpg on a run without difficulty.

Its taken me plus wife and 3 kids camping, up to Scotland, across europe. We've even been to Iceland (no not the chavvy supermarket ) in it.

Its done a little bit of gentle offroading (shoot tracks) and handled everything with ease.

[silver1011]

Petrol Scouts are extremely rare, a shame Skoda decided to fit the new MkIII Scout with a diesel engine only.

If looking for a MkII petrol Scout read this first, the 1.8 TSi engine can have a thirst for oil...

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/266114-18tsi...

[Pilotguy]

J1985 said:

I am looking at options for my next family car. Hoping to tick as many of the following boxes as possible:

- Petrol due to an annual mileage of approx 10k
- Reliable
- Comfortable
- Space for two kids

Budget of 10k-13k

I am considering the following:

- Skoda VRS estate (2.0 petrol)
- Honda CRV (2.0 petrol)
- Mazda 6 tourer (2.0 petrol)
- Mazda CX-5 (2.0 petrol)
- Audi A4 Avant (1.8/2.0 petrol) although in my budget they seem rare or are high mileage

Anything else worth thinking about?

I have the Octavia vRS 2.0 petrol estate, DSG and I find it a very good car. Easily my recommendation from your shortlist.

[OctyScout]

silver1011 said:

Petrol Scouts are extremely rare, a shame Skoda decided to fit the new MkIII Scout with a diesel engine only.

If looking for a MkII petrol Scout read this first, the 1.8 TSi engine can have a thirst for oil...

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/266114-18tsi...

Yes i read that before i got mine. I believe there were a couple of chocolate parts on the engine from the factory. Timing chain tensioner and diverter valve iirc. I had both parts upgraded on mine as a precaution. Its been fine so far (ive done 50,000 miles since ive owned it)