11K max budget

[n00bcar]

I'm looking for a new car. Currently got a fiesta ecoboost 1.0L. I hate that I can feel every little bumb on my car, doesnt feel smooth.

Ideally, want something decent speed, nice handling, and decent features.

Would need it to be:
ULEZ
5 Doors
Road tax not too high
Automatic

I like the Seat Leon FR, but not sure...

Edited by n00bcar on Tuesday 15th June 23:11

Edited by n00bcar on Tuesday 15th June 23:11

[Mr_D]

So much available within budget. I am assuming you wish something modern.

Leon FR is a great shout. Good step up in quality over the Ford, and some decent engines with DSG. Sounds like a winner to me, I would have one over a Golf too, but that is personal preference.

[andburg]

you hate feeling every bump in the fiesta but considering a Leon FR with sports suspension?

if you want ride comfort you want soft suspension

I'd say try a Hyundai Ioniq, they're always reviewed well on ride comfort, automatic and being hybrid are not charged for ULEZ.

[Jamescrs]

I think if you are finding the Fiesta too hard a ride you should probably avoid the sporty derivative of any car be it a Leon FR, Golf GT BMW M sport etc as they are all going to be harder than you are looking for.

You probably need to look at more barge like cars with SE type specs, and smaller wheels for comfort

[LightningBlue]

Surely you’d want something wafty with smallish wheels and larger tyre sidewalls than anything sporty. Never found an issue with a Fiesta ride but if you notice bumps lowered suspension and big wheels are likely to be your enemy. Aren’t Citroen know for ride quality? Could be worth looking into a DS5? Sure someone would be able to share their thoughts on these. Certainly look very smart

[ZX10R NIN]

n00bcar said:

I'm looking for a new car. Currently got a fiesta ecoboost 1.0L. I hate that I can feel every little bumb on my car, doesnt feel smooth.

Ideally, want something decent speed, nice handling, and decent features.

Would need it to be:
ULEZ
5 Doors
Road tax not too high
Automatic

I like the Seat Leon FR, but not sure...

Edited by n00bcar on Tuesday 15th June 23:11

Edited by n00bcar on Tuesday 15th June 23:11

How many miles do you do a year?

Mercedes E250 Sport the suspension will be plush compared to your Fiesta, they're nicely spec'd with a decent amount of go:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106143...

The bigger the car the better the ride quality (most of the time) I'd say look at the Mondeo they ride will have a nice amount of go & kit:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104151...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106153...

If you want a car that does everything on your list that's very quick when you want it to be then ticks almost every (it's four doors) box:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104221...

Or this:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104231...