NISSAN QASHQAI alternative

yop

Hi
Parents looking to change and want a "high seated car".
They like this QASHQAI but they are v expensive.

Any alternative with same seated position which they could look at?

Cmax is a nice position, though a little tight inside.

ba_barabus

No link.

Whats the budget and requirements other than a high seat?

Karl Stein

Suzuki Grand Vitara.



Suzuki Grand Vitara
2006
2.0 litre

Price: € 5,250

Alun

yop wrote: »

Cmax is a nice position, though a little tight inside.

Not sure what you mean there ... I used to have a C-Max and now have a Qashqai and there's little difference between them, although I'd say the C-Max felt ever so slightly roomier than the Qashqai if anything.

dh0011

what about a dacia duster?

bazz26

The Qashqai has only the same interior space as a regular mid size hatchback. It was initially designed to replace the Almera. It's a crossover made to look like a SUV with high ground clearance, beefy looks and high driving position being it's biggest appeal.

dh0011

i thought the tiida replaced the almera

bazz26

dh0011 wrote: »

i thought the tiida replaced the almera

The Tiida was designed as cheap transport for developing countries and uses the Micra platform. It was only sold in certain EU countries like Ireland as an afterthought to fill the void left by Almera for those who wanted a traditional hatchback/saloon. It was on sale in Asia about 2 or 3 years before it was brought here.

dh0011

no wonder nobody bought them

spank_inferno

If budget allows.... Skoda Yeti.

best crossover on the market.

bazz26

dh0011 wrote: »

no wonder nobody bought them

Hertz and Avis bought most of them.

To be fair, for someone just looking for reliable a to be transport with room, they probably had an appeal. Not much else going for them though.

dh0011

I had an almera and it turned me off ever buying a nissan again

eqwjewoiujqorj

Opel Mokka

From 20k

Engineered in Germany but made in Korea.
Proving so popular GM might move production to Europe (Spain).

Opel Mokka
Height: 164.6 cm
Length: 428cm
Nissan Qashqai
Height: 160.5 cm
Length: 431.5cm -453.5cm

ba_barabus

eqwjewoiujqorj wrote: »

Opel Mokka (also known as the Buick Encore / Vauxhall Encore)

Not much point linking the Buick as we don't get it.

As for the Mokka having driven one they are noisey, narrow inside and hard to see out of. The drive wasn't too bad, styling is subjective so decide if you like it yourself and it is priced competitively with discounts from new.

Personally I'd look else where. It's not near as big as the Nissan.

eqwjewoiujqorj

ba_barabus wrote: »

Not much point linking the Buick as we don't get it.

As for the Mokka having driven one they are noisey, narrow inside and hard to see out of. The drive wasn't too bad, styling is subjective so decide if you like it yourself and it is priced competitively with discounts from new.

Personally I'd look else where. It's not near as big as the Nissan.

The OP stated his parents are looking for a "high seated car", not a large car.

The Mokka is just a few cm taller than the Qushqai.

ba_barabus

eqwjewoiujqorj wrote: »

The OP stated his parents are looking for a "high seated car", not a large car.

The Mokka is just a few cm taller than the Qushqai.

And they said they were looking for a Qashqai which is a far bigger car inside and out than a Mokka.

I looked at most of the relevant cars in this class earlier in the year for a family member and we settled on a Yeti. The Mokka was the second most disappointing. The worst was the Toyota Verso-S.

BTW I asked in the first reply for more information from the OP as we could recommend anything from a Hyundai i10 to a Range Rover as all have high seating positions. At this stage we are just guessing.

starlit

Hyundai or honda have something similar. C max ford version might be more affordable.

Yakuza

I have a Qashqai which is fairly comfortable to drive, it has to be said, but I like the look of the Kia Sportage, which looks equally high seated:




The Hyundai ix35 looks tall too, but they're not cheap:


(You can see the cars have similar genetics )

ba_barabus

Funnily, if you buy new the ix35 is generally cheaper than the Kia.

yop

Sorry lads, I posted this yesterday and forgot I did!! VERY SORRY

Ok, the budget is circa 8-9k euro

Dad found the Cmax seating perfect (we own one) but he said it was tight inside when he was driving and my Mam was in the passenger seat. He isn't a fat git or that, but a big man (6ft 4) and 18st.

He currently has a primera but says is v hard to get out of as its low down.

Interesting that the Quashqai is the same size as the Cmax!!!

Mocha is lovely, too dear

bazz26

A Honda Jazz is worth looking at too:


http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Honda/Jazz/1.4-SE/201321215051398/

ba_barabus

Any of these tickle your fancy:

Renault Scenic/Modus
Seat Altea
Golf Plus
Citroen Picasso
C-Max
Honda FRV/CRV

yop

ba_barabus wrote: »

Any of these tickle your fancy:

Renault Scenic/Modus
Seat Altea
Golf Plus
Citroen Picasso
C-Max
Honda FRV/CRV

Renault after a few "Migraine" (Megane) experience scare me
Altea - never thought of them.
Cmax - we have one, love it.
Citreon - french.

Honda - v true, never thought of them.

Thanks

ba_barabus

http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/SEAT/Altea/1.6-5DR/201323215422019/

http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/SEAT/Altea/Rebel-1.4/36313711265623500/

Miles are a bit high but another model to consider as owner reviews are always positive

http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Suzuki/SX4/1.6-Diesel/36513706135796890/