Family-friendly, small engine crossover wanted - €10k budget - recommendations?

ionapaul

Hi all,

We've just had a baby so a good time to finally get rid of my 2005 Volvo S40 (lovely car to be fair) and get something newer.

I've approximately €10k to spend, give or take €1k either side, and am looking for the following:

- Something higher off the road than a standard car, so a crossover or small SUV
- Small-ish petrol engine (1.2-1.5l maybe), as my wife is still learning to drive and we don't need much power, want to keep insurance costs down
- Decent sized boot for a big pram, shopping (was looking at a Nissan Juke but now believe it would be slightly too small in this regard, pity)
- As new as possible, with low tax

Don't care about brand, don't care that much about looks, we do about 5,000 kms a year as I take public transport to and from work so I guess petrol a better bet than diesel? Would like to be able to connect our phones to the entertainment system if possible!

Would anyone have a suggestion for the brands and models that might work for us?

bazz26

Nissan Qashqai:

https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=1823704&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D61%26o%5B%5D%3D1145%26f%3D1%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0

Philb76

Peugeot 2008 and Renault captur might both come in petrol and look well

Philb76

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/peugeot-2008-active/13574978

This wud come in between 10 and 11 after vrt high spec and that engine is apparently very good

ba_barabus

Skoda Yeti

AMKC

Fiat 500X.

Kia Soul.