Re: Stick or twist - What next after 'Trusty Steed' Kevin?
Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 2:28 pm
mini countryman vs discovery/RR = nearly the same size! are you on glue?
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I had to explore this further as it triggered something about the engine’s origin…...Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:29 am ^^^^ Isn't the BMW 1.5L 3 pot a Peugeot engine that has been around for a while now?
Range Rover Evoque: 4371mm long. 1904mm wide.mini countryman vs discovery/RR = nearly the same size! are you on glue
I think the HRV is going to be down a size/class, both physically and in performance, from what I'm looking for Stephen, as it sits alongside the likes of the T-ROC, Kamiq, Toyota C-HR, although 182bhp is not shabby. From the Honda range I think the CR-V is more the natural competitor to the cars I'm looking at so far.Soporsche wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:40 am Hi Guy, sone friends of ours have the new (2020) Honda HRV its only 1.5T with 182bhp but reliable, OK to steer, sport version a bit better (firmer) than standard, less than 8s 0-60. May not have the punch for you but the new shape is quite an attractive car of the type you have suggested.
Problem you may find is going from the torque and turbo shove of the VAG 2.0 diesel unit (which is quite addictive), anything with less than at least 200bhp in a more linear petrol may feel a little asthmatic to you at 1st.
I'll agree with you there Richard, assuming I'm going to buy new.downer wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:59 am I can't comment on the timing of your swap, Guy, although I would say the current "shortage" has inflated used prices so the gap between used and new is smaller than ever, so - if you can find a new car that meets your specification requirements, it is not a bad time to change.
Actually, I'm sorry, but I'd forgotten you'd changed from your Q5.downer wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:59 am As for the car choice, you may recall I purchased a new XC40 late last year. Given our intended use for this car, I did not need to go for a high performance version so I opted for the B4 (just shy of 200bhp with the mildest of mild hybrid). To be honest, the car has done very little mileage since new, due to lockdowns and our changing habits. However, I can tell you the XC40 is an excellent car - very comfortable, simple and reliable in-car technology, good space considering the external dimensions and decent-enough fuel economy. I also bought a five year service pack, which was a bargain.
I'll agree the RR Evoque is a good option for consideration; except I'm not sold on its fastback / coupe looks. I much prefer the square back, or nearly square back design.exHowfener wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 2:17 pm . . . . .
That's a bit boring though, so if you want something newer on the drive, with a powerful engine and 4X4 then the obvious choice (for me anyway) would be a Range Rover or Discovery. Not much difference in size from the MINI Countryman.
Disco Sport would score points on a numberof factors, ok its a fair bit bigger but not ridiculous.Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:25 amI'll agree the RR Evoque is a good option for consideration; except I'm not sold on its fastback / coupe looks. I much prefer the square back, or nearly square back design.exHowfener wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 2:17 pm . . . . .
That's a bit boring though, so if you want something newer on the drive, with a powerful engine and 4X4 then the obvious choice (for me anyway) would be a Range Rover or Discovery. Not much difference in size from the MINI Countryman.
The Disco though is surely a tad on the large side; isn't it?
Guy
That I subscribe to and have read EVO magazine for many years (it was even responsible for getting me into CW watches) perhaps gives you a clue to my motoring ideals, Stephen.Soporsche wrote: . . . . .
Depends what you want at end of the day.
Its great fun shopping then, the research, looking, testing would keep me going for months and then the drivingBahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 1:07 amThat I subscribe to and have read EVO magazine for many years (it was even responsible for getting me into CW watches) perhaps gives you a clue to my motoring ideals, Stephen.Soporsche wrote: . . . . .
Depends what you want at end of the day.
This, plus I'm in the position in life that the decision to be made is solely mine.
Guy
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Cheers for your enthusiastic comments Paul.Dickchins wrote:Some great suggestions on here Guy.
Still, nothing comes close in style, reliability, tech, individuality, and most importantly with the acceleration to keep you interested, than the Cupra Ateca...!
There's the T-ROC R-Line, but I don't want to buy a VW.Soporsche wrote: If only they would do a Vrs Kamiq... agree with the above that the Cupra is looking strong as potentially is the JCW.