Car suggestions

[drother]

Hi all - I'd welcome some suggestions on car choices that would meet these requirements please;

(For reference, I had my heart set on a second-hand Porsche Macan but when we went to try, it's too small in the back for the boys. I suggested a Cayenne but my wife said it's too big and would not drive it).

- 4 door, room in the back for two 6 foot 3" teenagers
- Mid-size (not too wide/long)
- Relatively high seating position
- No long bonnet
- 4WD preferable (FWD would be OK, no RWD)

Currently have a Mercedes B-class performing this role which is OK, but it's time for a change.

Thanks v much

[quinny100]

Perhaps not what you're looking for if you've been looking at Porsche, but Skoda Karoq with Varioflex seating? 3 independent rear sears move forward/back and recline. You can remove the middle seat and slide the outer seats inwards to create more room. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39EssEXNSCs

I think the seats in a Q5 slide but aren't removable.

I'm 6ft 4 and the only thing I've been in where I could comfortably sit behind myself is an Audi Q7!

[anonymous-user]

Ford Tourneo Connect. Can't think of anything else that suits your needs and won't be bigger than a Cayenne.

Congrats, your wife is forcing you to driive a van

[ZX10R NIN]

drother said:

Hi all - I'd welcome some suggestions on car choices that would meet these requirements please;

(For reference, I had my heart set on a second-hand Porsche Macan but when we went to try, it's too small in the back for the boys. I suggested a Cayenne but my wife said it's too big and would not drive it).

- 4 door, room in the back for two 6 foot 3" teenagers
- Mid-size (not too wide/long)
- Relatively high seating position
- No long bonnet
- 4WD preferable (FWD would be OK, no RWD)

Currently have a Mercedes B-class performing this role which is OK, but it's time for a change.

Thanks v much

It depends on how much you want to spend?

[andrew-e46]

Volvo XC40 or XC60 - depending on which one is too big or too small... and of course how much you want to spend

[georgeyboy12345]

Have a test drive of some of these, see if your lads will fit in them

Alfa Romeo Stelvio
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107064...


Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107134...


Infiniti QX30
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106304...


Lexus RX450h
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107024...


Mercedes GLC 250d
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106113...


Volvo XC60 D5
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105273...

[drother]

Thanks for all the suggestions so far, much appreciated. Budget is between 20 & 30k.

[ZX10R NIN]

drother said:

Thanks for all the suggestions so far, much appreciated. Budget is between 20 & 30k.

X3 35d

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107235...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106073...

3.0D F Pace a very nice option & for me it's the pick

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202103250...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105042...

D5 XC60

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105273...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107215...

Or if you want to save a fair bit of money but without skimping on the spec (sunroof 360 cameras adaptive cruise etc) then the Qx50:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107064...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106013...

All the above are CAZ/ULEZ compliant.

[drother]

Thanks - Q5 and F Pace look interesting, will take a look.

Any other options folks ?

cheers

[drgoatboy]

Does it have to be Suv? Probably not on your radar but a Skoda superb with the hottest engine would fit almost all your criteria. Massive inside with easy room for 4x 6ft+ .
But I'm guessing if you are looking at macans the superb isn't the sort of thing you are looking for.

[drother]

Thanks but it's the high seating that's seemingly most important for my wife, so the Skoda wouldn't make the cut !

[Andy665]

Skoda Kodiaq if the high seating position is non-negotiable, Superb if its not essetnial - both have acres of rear seat room

[ZX10R NIN]

More mainstream but the DS7 is worth a look;

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105032...

Stelvio

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102229...

[Sortie 10]

I have just swallowed a semi-brave pill and bought a 2016 Disco Sport. High spec HSE Luxury versions are quite rare but fall within your budget.
They are quite wide though - mine has the Vision Assist pack (as far as I can tell just 360 degree cameras) that helps in narrow spaces.
As I have only had it 10 days, I cannot critically appraise it yet; a Bristol/London trip on Friday & a fortnight in the Jura next month will determine the wisdom of the purchase...

[talksthetorque]

I'm 6'4" and found that the floor was too high in the rear of the X3,(2016 that I tried) compared to the seat, meaning my knees were waving about and couldn't get comfy,
Maybe the new one is better