New SUV

shano_88

Hi all,

I'm in the market for a new car and looking at medium SUVs.

I test drove the Suzuki S Cross mild hybrid and it's very tempting given the 0% finance offer. I understand the interior is basic but it's ticking alot of boxes besides this - decent boot space, reliable, up to 7 year warranty.

What alternatives would you look at at a similar size and would you be reluctant on the S Cross? I see very few of them on the road.

Budget is circa 30k but will be going part finance.

Thanks for any feedback.

BlakeS94

Suzuki S cross isn't an SUV it's a crossover (Hatchback on stilts)

Is it a crossover you're looking for? There's a plethora of options out there as they're quite popular

shano_88

Thanks, that says alot about what I know about cars!

Im not tied to a particular type of car. More just looking for decent boot space, reliability and comfort. It doesn't have to be massive but I definitely don't want something too small.

My main concern with the Suzuki is how will it hold its value in 4 years time. I'm not tied to getting a new car either. I'd definitely go a couple of years older.

User1998

Generally speaking Suzukis wouldn’t hold their value as well and wouldn’t be in demand as much as other more mainstream brands. But on the flipside you get a lower purchase price and in your case 0% finance.

masterboy123

Have a look at Hyundai selections.

goochy

not sure how well hybrid system works ? not sure if same as in vitara but heard doesnt work well in that

shano_88

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122251036#Comment_122251036

From my limited research, the full hybrid appears to be quite poor.

If I was to purchase, I would go for the mild hybrid which appears to be much smoother.

shano_88

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122251036#Comment_122251036

Thanks, I'll take a look. The Tuscon looks good, I might try and test drive this weekend.

AMKC

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122251051#Comment_122251051

The Kia Sportage is a great car too.

Ye the Suzuki is an old design now. It's not a bad car if all you want is an average car but its nothing special either.

The New Toyota Corolla Cross is a bit dull but a good car.

Skoda Octavia could be another option for you.

Larbre34

Stay away from Suzuki hybrids. They use an outmoded version of the Toyota CVT hybrid powertrain, and absolutely everything about it is terrible.

Buy a second hand Sportage or Rav4.

The Rav4 is one of the best driving cars in that segment. And its bullet proof.

shano_88

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122252106#Comment_122252106

Is that for the full hybrid or the mild hybrid? I have read very poor reviews of the full hybrid but the mild hybrid seems to be fine in comparison.

I looked at the Kia Sportage and am considering this as it's slightly bigger. I'd be looking at a 2021 Sportage at the same price point.

I hadn't considered a RAV4. It seems you'd be looking at 30k for a 2019 but looks a good bit bigger with a much larger engine. I'm not sure that's what I need. Appreciate the suggestion though.

Mad_Lad

If you like driving a car the bigger crossovers + SUV don't handle near as well as a hatch.

I'd stick to diesel If I were you, if you're not doing big miles then get a petrol, keep it simple, no hybrid, no PHEV , less to go wrong. If you want to go more eco look out for HVO100 which is a bio fuel for diesels, it's made from waste cooking oils and waste food produce and can be used in any diesel without modification and it's much better for the engine as it burns a lot cleaner.

I drove electric cars for 9 years and went back to petrol manual, well, the difference in the weight is incredibly noticeable on the road and I love having a manual petrol again.

+ any modern car you buy now make sure to test the infotainment , some have everything in a touch screen with endless menus, even the instrument clusters are mostly digital now with endless menus, the distraction can be huge on the road as many switches and knobs have been moved to a screen or use those horrible haptic buttons. Some cars have nothing to control the climate, radio etc just menus or haptic "buttons" Some do it better than others, thankfully my car has all the buttons and knobs to make the car practical, it's pretty basic and it has analogue clocks, fuel etc which I much prefer.

Anyway just make sure you're happy with it all. The more controlled by software the higher the risk of bugs.

shano_88

Thanks for all the feedback.

I ended up going with a 212 Diesel Tuscon. Just that little bit bigger than the S Cross and slightly nicer feel and look to the Sportage.