What should I replace my 2011 Qashqai with?

[vaderag]

Unfortunately someone hit our 2011 Qashqai n-tec and (pending a private quote today) it's looking likely that the insurance is writing it off as a no fault Category S

Bought it 8 or so years ago when we had our first child with an intention to keep it til it died but now I'm left in a position where I have some money from it, but not enough to replace like for like

So long story short, I am looking to spend tops £12k, ideally a little less, for a family car - the must have list is small but essential

- ULEZ compliant
- big a boot as possible (ideally SUV rather than estate)
- roof bars (we camp so use the roof)
- cruise control
- parking sensors (ideally all round but rear only would do)

I bought the Qashqai at the time for the longevity and fuel consumption and I'd really like to replace with something similar - we only do around 3000 miles a year so low upkeep essential

Thank you

 

[Firegod]

Perhaps something along the lines of...

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[Michael Myers]

do you have any preference on age, mileage or acceleration etc.? admittedly its only 3000 miles so you probably don't care, but i found the 1.0 tsi engine frustrating on motorways etc.

 

[sovietspybob]

If you want space and good fuel economy surely an estate would be better than an SUV as they're always smaller inside and have higher running costs compared to a comparable estate.

 

[tom_e]

If you like the Qashqai then it looks like there's a fair few options on AT within your budget and with your requirements.

 

[ShiWarrior]

Honda HR-V ?

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[Rroff]

Perhaps something along the lines of...

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I'd have said personally worth leaning towards the Tiguan in that context, though not sure how it stacks up price wise, last time I looked the Tiguan was holding their value a bit too much with some quite old cars still in the ~12K bracket. Karoq/T-Cross probably a bit too small for OP.

 

[bigmike20vt]

if you like the QQ you could always get another I had a 2012 QQ for years. not exiting to drive but it was nice and practical esp with the roof rails and a cheap roof bag.... but Kia do some decent similar cars. my mate had a sportage which was nice for the price.

bottom line it's the most popular style of car in the UK so you have so many options. I doubt the eniro is in that price bracket yet which is a shame