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My OH has just sold her 2017 BMW 1-Series, so we're on the look out for a new [used] car.
The brief is 'slightly bigger on the inside/boot than the 1-Series but not massively bigger on the outside'.
Due to this, we're thinking SUV [for example a Kia Sportage].
As a bigger boot is important, I've been very busy looking at boot size stats...but I've been wondering how much attention I should pay to the litres figure. Could it been that some of that space is useless space [if that makes sense]?
For instance, we like the idea of a E84 BMW X1 [more performance than the Sportage/Qashqai and more readily available as an automatic], but with a boot size of 420 litres, that quite a bit down on the Hyundai ix35 [591 litres] for instance...or is it?!
I guess the answer to go have a look, but with two kids [one only six weeks old], visiting a bunch of cars to look at the boot isn't as easy as it used to be, hence the post!
The brief is 'slightly bigger on the inside/boot than the 1-Series but not massively bigger on the outside'.
Due to this, we're thinking SUV [for example a Kia Sportage].
As a bigger boot is important, I've been very busy looking at boot size stats...but I've been wondering how much attention I should pay to the litres figure. Could it been that some of that space is useless space [if that makes sense]?
For instance, we like the idea of a E84 BMW X1 [more performance than the Sportage/Qashqai and more readily available as an automatic], but with a boot size of 420 litres, that quite a bit down on the Hyundai ix35 [591 litres] for instance...or is it?!
I guess the answer to go have a look, but with two kids [one only six weeks old], visiting a bunch of cars to look at the boot isn't as easy as it used to be, hence the post!
We went looking for SUV's and initially discounted the X1 thinking it was too small.
Dealer we visited to view an XC60 also had a nice X1 Sport and after having a look decided it was plenty big enough and bought that (XC60 felt old compared to it)
Boot seems bigger than the figures suggest and has a large under tray a good 9" deep.
Drives really nicely, good spec, £30 tax (18d S Drive Sport), decent insurance and 50 mpg+.
Dealer we visited to view an XC60 also had a nice X1 Sport and after having a look decided it was plenty big enough and bought that (XC60 felt old compared to it)
Boot seems bigger than the figures suggest and has a large under tray a good 9" deep.
Drives really nicely, good spec, £30 tax (18d S Drive Sport), decent insurance and 50 mpg+.
BUG4LIFE said:
My OH has just sold her 2017 BMW 1-Series, so we're on the look out for a new [used] car.
The brief is 'slightly bigger on the inside/boot than the 1-Series but not massively bigger on the outside'.
Due to this, we're thinking SUV [for example a Kia Sportage].
As a bigger boot is important, I've been very busy looking at boot size stats...but I've been wondering how much attention I should pay to the litres figure. Could it been that some of that space is useless space [if that makes sense]?
For instance, we like the idea of a E84 BMW X1 [more performance than the Sportage/Qashqai and more readily available as an automatic], but with a boot size of 420 litres, that quite a bit down on the Hyundai ix35 [591 litres] for instance...or is it?!
I guess the answer to go have a look, but with two kids [one only six weeks old], visiting a bunch of cars to look at the boot isn't as easy as it used to be, hence the post!
As well as boot space you need interior space some of the bigger boots come at the expense of interior room.The brief is 'slightly bigger on the inside/boot than the 1-Series but not massively bigger on the outside'.
Due to this, we're thinking SUV [for example a Kia Sportage].
As a bigger boot is important, I've been very busy looking at boot size stats...but I've been wondering how much attention I should pay to the litres figure. Could it been that some of that space is useless space [if that makes sense]?
For instance, we like the idea of a E84 BMW X1 [more performance than the Sportage/Qashqai and more readily available as an automatic], but with a boot size of 420 litres, that quite a bit down on the Hyundai ix35 [591 litres] for instance...or is it?!
I guess the answer to go have a look, but with two kids [one only six weeks old], visiting a bunch of cars to look at the boot isn't as easy as it used to be, hence the post!
If you want a car with practical boot space as well god interior space I'd say go for the Ford Kuga readily available in Auto form both in 180 bhp pertrol:
Vignale
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107145...
Titanium X
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107305...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107225...
Titanium X Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107305...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108075...
& 180 bhp diesel form:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106053...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106093...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107074...
BUG4LIFE said:
My OH has just sold her 2017 BMW 1-Series, so we're on the look out for a new [used] car.
The brief is 'slightly bigger on the inside/boot than the 1-Series but not massively bigger on the outside'.
Due to this, we're thinking SUV [for example a Kia Sportage].
As a bigger boot is important, I've been very busy looking at boot size stats...but I've been wondering how much attention I should pay to the litres figure. Could it been that some of that space is useless space [if that makes sense]?
For instance, we like the idea of a E84 BMW X1 [more performance than the Sportage/Qashqai and more readily available as an automatic], but with a boot size of 420 litres, that quite a bit down on the Hyundai ix35 [591 litres] for instance...or is it?!
I guess the answer to go have a look, but with two kids [one only six weeks old], visiting a bunch of cars to look at the boot isn't as easy as it used to be, hence the post!
The best place I’ve found for physical boot dimensions - length/width/height etc. rather than just litres - is ridc.org.uk. The brief is 'slightly bigger on the inside/boot than the 1-Series but not massively bigger on the outside'.
Due to this, we're thinking SUV [for example a Kia Sportage].
As a bigger boot is important, I've been very busy looking at boot size stats...but I've been wondering how much attention I should pay to the litres figure. Could it been that some of that space is useless space [if that makes sense]?
For instance, we like the idea of a E84 BMW X1 [more performance than the Sportage/Qashqai and more readily available as an automatic], but with a boot size of 420 litres, that quite a bit down on the Hyundai ix35 [591 litres] for instance...or is it?!
I guess the answer to go have a look, but with two kids [one only six weeks old], visiting a bunch of cars to look at the boot isn't as easy as it used to be, hence the post!
The site caters for disabled drivers and records all sorts of interior dimension figures and allows you to carry out a range of car searches by interior dimensions. It’s well worth checking out: http://www.ridc.org.uk/features-reviews/out-and-ab...
GreatGranny said:
We went looking for SUV's and initially discounted the X1 thinking it was too small.
Dealer we visited to view an XC60 also had a nice X1 Sport and after having a look decided it was plenty big enough and bought that (XC60 felt old compared to it)
Boot seems bigger than the figures suggest and has a large under tray a good 9" deep.
Drives really nicely, good spec, £30 tax (18d S Drive Sport), decent insurance and 50 mpg+.
Is that the E84 X1 you've got [2009-2014]?Dealer we visited to view an XC60 also had a nice X1 Sport and after having a look decided it was plenty big enough and bought that (XC60 felt old compared to it)
Boot seems bigger than the figures suggest and has a large under tray a good 9" deep.
Drives really nicely, good spec, £30 tax (18d S Drive Sport), decent insurance and 50 mpg+.
ZX10R NIN said:
As well as boot space you need interior space some of the bigger boots come at the expense of interior room.
If you want a car with practical boot space as well god interior space I'd say go for the Ford Kuga readily available in Auto form both in 180 bhp pertrol:
Should of mentioned our budget [up to £9k], which would put us in a good mk2 Kuga, just. I do really like the look of the Mk1 but I believe the boot is quite small on those. My Brother has a mk2 so we'll be having a look over that asap.If you want a car with practical boot space as well god interior space I'd say go for the Ford Kuga readily available in Auto form both in 180 bhp pertrol:
RoVoFob said:
The best place I’ve found for physical boot dimensions - length/width/height etc. rather than just litres - is ridc.org.uk.
The site caters for disabled drivers and records all sorts of interior dimension figures and allows you to carry out a range of car searches by interior dimensions. It’s well worth checking out: http://www.ridc.org.uk/features-reviews/out-and-ab...
Very helpful, thank you The site caters for disabled drivers and records all sorts of interior dimension figures and allows you to carry out a range of car searches by interior dimensions. It’s well worth checking out: http://www.ridc.org.uk/features-reviews/out-and-ab...
My wife has a Mercedes B class which is not a lot bigger on the outside than my old M135i but has a bigger boot and much bigger interior, its a bit of a Tardis.
Not the most fun to drive but its the B200 model with 170(ish)bhp so is fast enough, its also the AMG line car with black pack so looks OK for a small people carrier type thing. Rides well, seats are comfortable, will easily carry 5 people.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105303...
Something like this but you will probably want a more powerful engine.
Not the most fun to drive but its the B200 model with 170(ish)bhp so is fast enough, its also the AMG line car with black pack so looks OK for a small people carrier type thing. Rides well, seats are comfortable, will easily carry 5 people.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105303...
Something like this but you will probably want a more powerful engine.
BUG4LIFE said:
GreatGranny said:
We went looking for SUV's and initially discounted the X1 thinking it was too small.
Dealer we visited to view an XC60 also had a nice X1 Sport and after having a look decided it was plenty big enough and bought that (XC60 felt old compared to it)
Boot seems bigger than the figures suggest and has a large under tray a good 9" deep.
Drives really nicely, good spec, £30 tax (18d S Drive Sport), decent insurance and 50 mpg+.
Is that the E84 X1 you've got [2009-2014]?Dealer we visited to view an XC60 also had a nice X1 Sport and after having a look decided it was plenty big enough and bought that (XC60 felt old compared to it)
Boot seems bigger than the figures suggest and has a large under tray a good 9" deep.
Drives really nicely, good spec, £30 tax (18d S Drive Sport), decent insurance and 50 mpg+.
BUG4LIFE said:
Very helpful, thank you
Your budget still lands you a well spec'd Kuga Titanium X:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106123...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107305...
Titanium
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104071...
LeeM135i said:
My wife has a Mercedes B class which is not a lot bigger on the outside than my old M135i but has a bigger boot and much bigger interior, its a bit of a Tardis.
Not the most fun to drive but its the B200 model with 170(ish)bhp so is fast enough, its also the AMG line car with black pack so looks OK for a small people carrier type thing. Rides well, seats are comfortable, will easily carry 5 people.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105303...
Something like this but you will probably want a more powerful engine.
Actual yeah, we have considered a B-Class. It's definitely on the list. Most on the market do appear to be the 180d, which as you mention might be a tad underpowered. a 200 would do the job though.Not the most fun to drive but its the B200 model with 170(ish)bhp so is fast enough, its also the AMG line car with black pack so looks OK for a small people carrier type thing. Rides well, seats are comfortable, will easily carry 5 people.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105303...
Something like this but you will probably want a more powerful engine.
GreatGranny said:
65 reg so presuming E85
Ah yes, that is the next generation X1. I'll take a look at the stats, see how it compares to the mk1.ZX10R NIN said:
Your budget still lands you a well spec'd Kuga Titanium X:
A mk2 Kuga has to be on the list for sure.We have a 12 plate B200D too with 2 car seats permanently strapped in. The boot is usefully bigger than the Arona it replaced. I think the later cars have a better ride but ours is a little harsh on bumpy stuff. I paid less than £9k for our Sport version with DCT box and 42k miles last year.
BUG4LIFE said:
GreatGranny said:
65 reg so presuming E85
Ah yes, that is the next generation X1. I'll take a look at the stats, see how it compares to the mk1.Think Kuga would be a good fit as has been suggested.
Good value and spec in Titanium.
If it's like other Fords it will drive well and with the TDCi engine provide good power and mpg.
Comparing boot sizes in litres definitely doesn't help that much, depending what you're putting in there.
I've been looking for a car with a huge boot for my giant dog.
This site, which is intended for people with disabilities, gives the actual boot dimensions..... https://www.ridc.org.uk/features-reviews/out-and-a...
I've been looking for a car with a huge boot for my giant dog.
This site, which is intended for people with disabilities, gives the actual boot dimensions..... https://www.ridc.org.uk/features-reviews/out-and-a...
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