XC40 or Qashqai or ?

[Waitforme]

I’m looking online at Volvo XC40s and Nissan Qashqais, up to two years old ,10,000 miles and hopefully under £30,000. I’ve not taken either for a test drive yet, are there any other similar cars I should be considering - requirement is 4 doors and a reasonable sized boot.
Since it’ll be our only car I’m not sure I’d want to go fully electric but I’m all ears.

[paul_c123]

Qashqai is a load of rubbish, the car itself isn't too bad but I'd never place it in the same class (prestige) as a Volvo. Personally I'd look at the VW Tiguan (or T-Roc if its big enough for you) and the Seat/Skoda equivalents. I'd not bother with the Audi equivalent, I don't think its as good and would be more expensive.

Avoid Range Rover Evoque at all costs, if its a diesel it will be the infamous Ingenium. If its a petrol, everything except the engine will probably break in due course. Also avoid the Ford Puma (1.0 Ecoboom).

[James_33]

paul_c123 said:

Qashqai is a load of rubbish, the car itself isn't too bad but I'd never place it in the same class (prestige) as a Volvo. Personally I'd look at the VW Tiguan (or T-Roc if its big enough for you) and the Seat/Skoda equivalents. I'd not bother with the Audi equivalent, I don't think its as good and would be more expensive.

Avoid Range Rover Evoque at all costs, if its a diesel it will be the infamous Ingenium. If its a petrol, everything except the engine will probably break in due course. Also avoid the Ford Puma (1.0 Ecoboom).

Qashqai is a load of rubbish but then goes on to say the car itself isn't too bad, which one is it then? A Tiguan or a lot of the VW range isn't prestige compared to the Volvo either.

[Easternlight]

How about Toyota or lexus.
Would be a hybrid but they will both give you a 10 year warranty on the drive system.

[TheDrownedApe]

Still glad that people wont buy cars with "mileage" . Thank god these people think this is the panacea of used car knowledge.

[ZX10R NIN]

My picks would be the 2.5h Kuga in ST Line X spec:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202512238...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202603120...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202509176...

1.6T h Kia Sportage GT Line S:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202604021...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202603250...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202603210...

Or it's Hyundai cousin the Tucson in Premium spec:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202507094...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602079...

Mazda CX-60 2.5e:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202603060...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202505132...

All the above would get the nod ahead of the Qashqai/XC40.

[paul_c123]

James_33 said:

Qashqai is a load of rubbish but then goes on to say the car itself isn't too bad, which one is it then? A Tiguan or a lot of the VW range isn't prestige compared to the Volvo either.

Its the manufacturer, and some of the engines. Nissan is not a good place to be.

[sean ie3]

Hyundai Tucson gets my vote in this segment.

[samoht]

If (and only if) you can charge at home, I'd say it's worth considering electric as it'll be cheaper to run. If you only drive further than 200 miles a few times a year, the odd charging stop after 3-4 hours driving is usually more of a welcome break than a nuisance.

VW ID4 - big, comfy, decent range, 3k miles and exactly one year old for under your budget
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602179...

Polestar 2 - similar underpinnings to the XC40 but a bit longer and lower, not as big as the ID4 but feels more premium/plush inside
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202603240...

If you're car shopping I'd say it's worth test driving an EV, if you don't like it then at least you're choosing from a position of experience.


On the Qashqai, if you do a lot of urban driving you might look out for the e-Power hybrid which is very economical in this sort of use (65mpg)
Delivery mileage only https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202603311...