good example of this right now is the ford explorer, another box on wheels but its faster than the cupra tavascan and range wise they are very simular on the “WLTP” numbers. the top of the range explorer is available for a £500 more than the base version Tavascan. that is where my money would be at, but i have to wait for Q4 so i have everything crossed prices dont increase or the car comes of the scheme.
I’ll join with the crossing. We really, really want one. It’s just such a good car – and, as you mentioned, it destroys anything under 350hp (well.. up to 50ish mph at least) while looking like a shopping tractor.
Sidenote, the top trim Explorer is actually 300 less than the base Tavascan (if you include the £1k off) at £2295 – the more expensive Explorer adds a pack that nobody really needs (HUD, 360 cam, autoparking).
It’s not the greatest deal on the scheme currently (that’d be the Ioniq 6) – but it’s close.
Just gotta keep praying that they don’t raise the AP next quarter when we’re due to order.
Prior: SEAT Ateca Xcellence Lux 1.5 TSI DSG MY19, VW Golf GTE PHEV DSG MY23
Current: Hyundai Ioniq 6 Ultimate
Next: we'll see what's available in 2028.