So, back on topic, I’m feeling a bit flat after the anti-climax that has been the Quarter 2 list. All four of my shortlisted cars remain, but I was hoping that the petrol or PHEV X1 would appear and it hasn’t.
The iX1 has gone up £250 but neither of us are convinced that we want to go EV yet. Can I live with all the range issues in order to stick with a BMW? Not sure. Also, due to all the extra weight of an EV, 200bhp is probably going to feel very underpowered.
The Tucson has come down £900, which is good news, but I just cannot get excited about getting a Hyundai. Need to look at it properly though, as it gets great reviews.
The Mazda CX-5 remains the same price and ticks every box on my requirements list (bar 4WD) but it seems outdated now. Reviews on it are all from years ago. I also think that it will feel underpowered
The Mazda CX-60 was probably my top pick on paper, prior to test drives. Prices have remained the same (I was hoping for a drop) but the top spec Hakumi loses an included pack (although I think I’m leaning to the Homura as I’m not sure about the Hakumi interior). I have re-watched some reviews today (and read others) and there is negative feedback on ride quality and the transition between EV and petrol modes.
My sense is that we are going to be best served by leaving the scheme, but my wife (who is the benefit recipient) prefers to stay with Motability. Also, we’ve had to rule out my first choice private car (BMW X5) as it’s too big for my wife to get in and out of and the split level tailgate would be a complete pain with the wheelchair.
Im going to take my wife to look at the Mazdas and Hyundai this week. I suspect that will narrow the 4 down even further ?
