no, 2k up front. still cheap for a 65k car as configured. Doubt it even covers the depreciation.
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no, 2k up front. still cheap for a 65k car as configured. Doubt it even covers the depreciation.
~£433/month isn't bad at all.
I’ve got the AWD CX-5 and it’s got me through some pretty harsh situations. It’s no defender, but can deal with the likes of frost packed tracks topped with 6-8 inches of snow on step inclines no problem.
A Sport Nav+ with the biggest engine is pretty much exactly what you’re looking for.
are you exclusively diesel ?
if not, seems mazda may soon have a new higher powered petrol engine than the the 165bhp in the current 6/cx5 , unfortunately they never bough their 6 cyclinder 2.5 to the UK.
https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/mazda/skyactiv-x-5dr-man/first-drive
Mini Cooper S Countryman All 4?
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Soldato
I echo the 4wd/awd being a hell of a lot better in adverse weather, ask anyone who has had an impreza, quattro, evo etc
The only point to make being its all very well traction and grip, but stopping isn't that much enhanced and you can be lulled into thinking there is more grip than there is by these systems.
Unfortunately I don't think this part of the consumer market really has any selectable versions.
In regards X1, my other half has one as a company car. I think its the 1.8d Sport or something (sorry not paid that much attention, but its an old burner and really quite pokey down slip roads etc, and returned around 60mpg on a trip) I have to admit after driving 1300 or so miles in it weekend before last its a really nice place to be (was up in the scottish highlands) interior is very good, handling isnt bad etc. I would never have one personally, but for mile munching its great, for very mild not quite good roads again great. But I definetly think my old scoob would have handled the iffy surfaces better until it bottomed out!
The only point to make being its all very well traction and grip, but stopping isn't that much enhanced and you can be lulled into thinking there is more grip than there is by these systems.
Unfortunately I don't think this part of the consumer market really has any selectable versions.
In regards X1, my other half has one as a company car. I think its the 1.8d Sport or something (sorry not paid that much attention, but its an old burner and really quite pokey down slip roads etc, and returned around 60mpg on a trip) I have to admit after driving 1300 or so miles in it weekend before last its a really nice place to be (was up in the scottish highlands) interior is very good, handling isnt bad etc. I would never have one personally, but for mile munching its great, for very mild not quite good roads again great. But I definetly think my old scoob would have handled the iffy surfaces better until it bottomed out!
Soldato
Personally I would invest in something like a Audi avant quattro, more choices of a premium model, not a van with windows...
You'll pay 10% at the pump for the awd and automatic (10%) too ...
after commenting on the new mazda engines I had looked at petrol cx-30 wltp figures (versus mazda 3 lower - I ringed the automatics impact)
... they've split out the 18" wheel impact too.
I speculate the wltp may have created more water between automatic/awd versus manual/2wd .. which is what I always expected.
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after commenting on the new mazda engines I had looked at petrol cx-30 wltp figures (versus mazda 3 lower - I ringed the automatics impact)
... they've split out the 18" wheel impact too.
I speculate the wltp may have created more water between automatic/awd versus manual/2wd .. which is what I always expected.
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the adaptive suspension is expensive to fix
Soldato
You'll pay 10% at the pump for the awd and automatic (10%) too ...
after commenting on the new mazda engines I had looked at petrol cx-30 wltp figures (versus mazda 3 lower - I ringed the automatics impact)
... they've split out the 18" wheel impact too.
I speculate the wltp may have created more water between automatic/awd versus manual/2wd .. which is what I always expected.
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the adaptive suspension is expensive to fix
Who mentioned adaptive?
Soldato
You'll pay 10% at the pump for the awd and automatic (10%) too ...
after commenting on the new mazda engines I had looked at petrol cx-30 wltp figures (versus mazda 3 lower - I ringed the automatics impact)
... they've split out the 18" wheel impact too.
I speculate the wltp may have created more water between automatic/awd versus manual/2wd .. which is what I always expected.
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the adaptive suspension is expensive to fix
Are these WLTP indicative on other brands as well?
I thought in recent years the autos had overtaken the manuals in economy (doing things liek coasting in neutral to save fuel). BUt maybe that was pre WLTP and now the different testing is showing real world they are worse again?
Or is it a mazda thing specifically. When I was buying a couple of years ago I was surprised how mazda seemed really bad on fuel efficiency and put ot down to an old engine on the model I was considering, but maybe it was a diference in testing and that they were more accurate.
Honestly, unless OP wants/needs a high seating position, an estate provides more luggage space and a better all-round experience tbh.
Soldato
Quite, and be a whole lot more fun to drive.
Just one example
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201904187101832?atmobcid=soc3