Have you looked at the new mini countryman glos guy? We put an order in 2 weeks ago after having a test drive. It’s so much better in person than online. It’s only a 1.5 but has the same 0-60 time as the sportage. With the level 2 pack it comes really well specked. The bench seats can be slid forward giving you more boot space when needed to 505 ltr. The only thing it doesn’t have as standard on the level 2 pack is electrical adjusted seats but this is something we don’t need as both me and my husband drive in the same driving position and never adjust the seats but understand this can be a deal breaker for some. Our Volvo xc40 Motability lease ended in September and have been waiting for the right car to come along. The xc40 has been a fantastic car apart from the 2.0 ltr engine drank fuel so hoping this will be better with the mini. We had also looked at the formentor and sportage, the sportage was a great car but I didn’t love it. We were due to order an x2 when it was put on by mistake but I’m not sure if that will ever come back on. I’ve always loved mini but it’s never quite ticked all the boxes we require for a family car until now. When I first saw it revealed online we were unsure until we saw it in person. It’s good quality, well specked and great to drive. Hopefully looking at end of July delivery.
Hi. Thanks for the response. The X1 that we currently have is as small as we can afford to go, given the need to cart a wheelchair around and still have a comfortable amount of space in the rear passenger compartment. Unfortunately the Countryman is a little too small for us, but I like Mini’s and I’m sure that you will love your new car.