LexDiamond
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I have been considering changing my Qashqai for something else and have been having a look around. I've been happy with the Qashqai over the last 6 years however would now like something that rides better and a bit better built. Budget is around £20k and am looking at something 2015 or newer and so far the X3 seems to be the best option. I've been doing some research and can't really see much negative written about them in terms of reliability. I test drove one and really liked it. Only two things I noticed were that the driver footwell seemed a bit weird to me - it was almost level with where the seat frame is fitted. My Qashqai and all others I have seen usually have the footwell extend down on the driver side to the same length as the passenger footwell. But didn't seem to make a difference in terms of driving. Second was the dash - seemed a bit platicky but again not a big deal. I'm looking at 2.0d at the moment as that is what I drove yesterday and it was very good for my usage.
Does anybody own one or have knowledge of these? Would appreciate feedback. I'm open to other suggestions too. So far I have looked at:
Audi Q5 - looks are not for me.
Tiguan - looks not for me and still quite new so outside of budget for R-Line
Kia and Hyundai - didn't feel much better overall than the Qashqai
Ford Kuga - liked that they have decent petrol engine but again looks not for me and interior was not great
Seat Ateca and Skoda Kodiaq - I just didn't like these for some reason which was a shame as they have a nice petrol choice in their range
Honda CRV - I really liked this. Plenty of space for a compact SUV and great VFM. Still considering this
Nissan X-Trail - most seem to be 1.6dci which is not great performance for something this size
Lexus RX450 - above budget by £5k but has a proven petrol engine so am on the fence as to whether just pay more
Any feedback or suggestions much aporeciated.
Does anybody own one or have knowledge of these? Would appreciate feedback. I'm open to other suggestions too. So far I have looked at:
Audi Q5 - looks are not for me.
Tiguan - looks not for me and still quite new so outside of budget for R-Line
Kia and Hyundai - didn't feel much better overall than the Qashqai
Ford Kuga - liked that they have decent petrol engine but again looks not for me and interior was not great
Seat Ateca and Skoda Kodiaq - I just didn't like these for some reason which was a shame as they have a nice petrol choice in their range
Honda CRV - I really liked this. Plenty of space for a compact SUV and great VFM. Still considering this
Nissan X-Trail - most seem to be 1.6dci which is not great performance for something this size
Lexus RX450 - above budget by £5k but has a proven petrol engine so am on the fence as to whether just pay more
Any feedback or suggestions much aporeciated.