Best Qashqai competitor?

Martian Martin

Hi All,

I am looking to see what people think is the best of the Qashqai competitors for a 2 child family? Ideally looking for something a bit bigger than the usual cross over especially in the boot.

Any thoughts?

MarkN

Well if you fold down the extra seats in a Tarraco, X-Trail, 5008 etc you'll get a much bigger boot and have some for the friends of kids etc

Mad_maxx

OSI wrote: »

Skoda Kodiaq, VW Tiguan AllSpace would be the next step up in terms of space.

The karoq would be the competition for qashqai

theteal

I keep getting drawn to the Honda CR-V

Lantus

Ateca, kodiaq, 5008 are all models I'd consider

Martian Martin

The 5008 and the Tarraco looks really smart. I don't think Ive seen a Tarraco on the road though yet.

I cant seem to find either of them on the NCAP ratings site - which would people think is the safest? Considering its a family car

Mad_maxx

OSI wrote: »

OP wants something with more space though.

Was correcting the second post

Mad_maxx

Lantus wrote: »

Ateca, kodiaq, 5008 are all models I'd consider

Only the ateca is in the same class as the qashqai

heathersonline

Sportage would be a good one, we have both and way more space in the kia (plus the warrenty)

AMKC

Mad_maxx wrote: »

Only the ateca is in the same class as the qashqai

I disagree. The Skoda is just as good if not better as it has the better more modern dash and interior.
The 3008 and 5008 are much better and say even the class leaders and are far more modern than the now long in the tooth Qashqui. Even the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson are better than it now.

colm_mcm

AMKC wrote: »

I disagree. The Skoda is just as good if not better as it has the better more modern dash and interior.
The 3008 and 5008 are much better and say even the class leaders and are far more modern than the now long in the tooth Qashqui. Even the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson are better than it now.

I think he means they’re in a larger size class.

The Kodiaq and 5008 compete with the X Trail not the Qashqai.

MarkN

If you like the CR-V there’s a hybrid (that actually runs in hybrid mode 90% of the time) about to go on sale. Had a spin in one today. Whatever NCAP the Kodiaq has would be the same for the Tarraco I’d imagine.

Martian Martin wrote: »

The 5008 and the Tarraco looks really smart. I don't think Ive seen a Tarraco on the road though yet.

Not sure where you’re based but I’ll have a Tarraco next week and if you’re in Dublin you’re welcome to a look!

Gael23

Peugeot 3008 or Skoda Kodiaq

Shefwedfan

If you hae Qashqai and are happy with it and just want something bigger then go with X-Trail.

If you want to swap to something different then you are looking at Kodiaq, 5008 etc.

Mad_maxx

AMKC wrote: »

I disagree. The Skoda is just as good if not better as it has the better more modern dash and interior.
The 3008 and 5008 are much better and say even the class leaders and are far more modern than the now long in the tooth Qashqui. Even the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson are better than it now.

I didn't mean "class" as in top class

The kodiaq and Peugeot 5008 are way bigger than the qashqai

Mad_maxx

colm_mcm wrote: »

I think he means they’re in a larger size class.

The Kodiaq and 5008 compete with the X Trail not the Qashqai.

That is what I meant

The 5008 and kodiaq don't compete with the qashqai, the ateca and karoq do or the Peugeot 3008

Shefwedfan

Gael23 wrote: »

Peugeot 3008 or Skoda Kodiaq

3008 is the same as Qashqai

Martian Martin

MarkN wrote: »

If you like the CR-V there’s a hybrid (that actually runs in hybrid mode 90% of the time) about to go on sale. Had a spin in one today. Whatever NCAP the Kodiaq has would be the same for the Tarraco I’d imagine.



Not sure where you’re based but I’ll have a Tarraco next week and if you’re in Dublin you’re welcome to a look!

Yeah that would be good - PM me your details or post them on here and Ill contact you for days/times etc

Shefwedfan

MarkN wrote: »

If you like the CR-V there’s a hybrid (that actually runs in hybrid mode 90% of the time) about to go on sale. Had a spin in one today. Whatever NCAP the Kodiaq has would be the same for the Tarraco I’d imagine.



Not sure where you’re based but I’ll have a Tarraco next week and if you’re in Dublin you’re welcome to a look!

Is it a PHEV or hybrid the R-V?

Martian Martin

space wise there doesn't seem to be a huge difference (20cm longer wheelbase) between the 3008 and 5008. boot space in the 3008 vs the Qashqai seems pretty good to.

anyone had any experience with the 3008 or the 5008?

argentum

Martian Martin wrote: »

space wise there doesn't seem to be a huge difference (20cm longer wheelbase) between the 3008 and 5008. boot space in the 3008 vs the Qashqai seems pretty good to.

anyone had any experience with the 3008 or the 5008?

We had an old model Qashqai and gave us nothing but trouble hated it.We replaced it with a new 3008 and honestly its a great car. Its full of tech and my wife loves it .I drive a Kuga so think its not great space wise as the Kuga is much bigger but my wife thinks it's a good car for a young family

Martian Martin

argentum wrote: »

We had an old model Qashqai and gave us nothing but trouble hated it.We replaced it with a new 3008 and honestly its a great car. Its full of tech and my wife loves it .I drive a Kuga so think its not great space wise as the Kuga is much bigger but my wife thinks it's a good car for a young family

any reliability issues with the Peugeot? I was talking to a mechanic today who advised strongly against the Peugeot 5008 and 3008 for reliability reasons

argentum

To be honest its so new that if there are any inherent reliability issues they mightn't have shown yet. Its unlikely to win so many awards if it was as bad as the mechanic thinks it is.
I think certain brands have real issues( I don't know why but I'd never buy a Fiat ) and maybe people are biased against the older models of the brand.
One issue with the 3008 that I think is that it doesn't have a glove box because that's where the steering column is in Europe in case that matters

Shefwedfan

Martian Martin wrote: »

any reliability issues with the Peugeot? I was talking to a mechanic today who advised strongly against the Peugeot 5008 and 3008 for reliability reasons

It doesn't matter which car brand you go with, you can always end up with a lemon. The chances are very very slim.


Any discussion I had with people is the Nissan are rock solid

That said my bro has the older 5008, got from UK with about 80k miles on it, he must have nearly 200k miles on it now and apart from services it has been grand, now clutch is on way out but you would take that at 200k miles

oLoonatic

I have the qahsqai+2 (we've two small kids) , it does make a difference to the standard model. I'd go for the Xtrail if you are looking for something much bigger though.

ray o

Xc60 is a fine bus.

Doodah7

argentum wrote: »

One issue with the 3008 that I think is that it doesn't have a glove box because that's where the steering column is in Europe in case that matters

Just to clarify that it does have a glove box.

argentum

Doodah7 wrote: »

Just to clarify that it does have a glove box.

Apologies badly written the first time...it does indeed have a glove box but not very much usable space behind the lid.

Shefwedfan

argentum wrote: »

Apologies badly written the first time...it does indeed have a glove box but not very much usable space behind the lid.

I keep the service book in the glove box....what else would you keep in it?

colm_mcm

Shefwedfan wrote: »

I keep the service book in the glove box....what else would you keep in it?

Gloves
Baby wipes
Various random things

Wouldn’t get much into this



(Granted this is the Pug 2008)

Shefwedfan

colm_mcm wrote: »

Gloves
Baby wipes
Various random things

Wouldn’t get much into this



(Granted this is the Pug 2008)

I would say less space in eGolf because the media console is slotted into it


Baby wipes etc are in the door pockets, I love a big door pocket