Car with high entry no longer the domain of seniors
It will probably not have escaped you: the SUV and the crossover have started to dominate the automobile street scene over the years. And where many associate the car with the comfortable high entry with the elderly, nowadays this body variant is the rule rather than the exception. This has been the case for more than ten years, with which there is more than sufficient supply in occasions with a high entry. We tip these five, including a fully electric.
Once the traditional sedan with rear -wheel drive made way for the practical, front -wheel drive hatchback. At least, in our part of Europe. The French already put some sort of trend with the Simca 1100, Renault 16 and Peugeot 104, but after the arrival of the VW Golf the transition gained momentum. Together with the station car, the hatchback remained popular until well into the nineties, until the MPV made its entrance. And then the Renault Megane Scénic as a trendsetter in particular. This was followed by cars such as the Citroën Xsara Picasso, the Opel Zafira, the Ford Focus C-Max and only years later Volkswagen joined the Touran on the Midi-MPV boat. Since the beginning of 2013, the tide started to turn, after two French crossovers were introduced almost simultaneously: the Peugeot 2008 and the Renault Captur. Then the fence was off the Dam, although the SUV was already pretty well in the higher segment, after the arrival of the Mercedes-Benz ML and the BMW X5, among others. Partly due to that category SUVs, this type of car has received a somewhat negative image. Large, heavy and therefore fuel -wasting and a potential danger for other road users. With the arrival of smaller models and more efficient engines, the consumption of a modern SUV or crossover is more than once under that of an older Hatchback or Station with a traditional 1.6-liter four-cylinder. In this Koopswijzer we are happy to help you on your way in your search for a compact SUV or crossover. From the rich offer we selected the following five candidates in the compact class up to € 15,000, which even has an EV: the Nissan Juke, the Hyundai Kona, the Kia Stonic, the Suzuki S-Cross and the Seat Arona.
Nissan Juke II (from 2019)
Maybe in 2010 you thought when seeing the first photos of the Nissan Juke “Is this a Joke?” And we can imagine something about that. Yet the brand was there early, as was the case with the Qashqai in 2006. That crossover went out like hot sandwiches and put Nissan back on the map in the C-segment. The Juke did not know how to get those sales figures, but it is certainly not a flop. Nissan managed to sell more than a million from the first generation. The second generation will be released in September 2019. It is on the CMF-B platform, which also serves as a basis for the Renault Captur. The new Juke is ten centimeters longer than the first and is available at the introduction with a 3-cylinder 1.0-liter turbo engine with 117 hp (from 2020 that is 114 hp), coupled to a six-speed gearbox or a seven-speed automatic transmission with double clutch. In the spring of 2020 the hybrid will be added, with the powertrain of, among others, the Captur E-Tech Hybrid. But in terms of price, it does not fall in this overview. The Juke surprised with his pleasant driving characteristics, with a dynamic edge. The layer to set seating position thereby makes an extra penny in the bag. The small three -pitter stands his ground and settles for 6.64 liters per 100 km (1 in 15.1), as we see in the consumption monitor.
Hyundai Kona (from 2017)
We can vividly imagine that you think the design of the Hyundai Kona is a bit too much. It is a busy affair, both front, rear and side. Anyway, you distinguish yourself from the masses. The Kona – together with the KIA E -Niro – caused a furore in the Netherlands as an affordable electric car with a range of more than four hundred kilometers. Feasible, according to practical experiences with the Kona Electric. The delivery time increased to one year and in 2020 the Dutch importer noted nearly 11,000 orders. This makes the Kona Electric the only EV in this overview. In many cases, the battery pack was replaced under warranty due to a recall a few years ago. A slightly less electric option is the Kona 1.6 GDI HEV, a hybrid with the same powertrain as the IONIQ and an average consumption of 5.2 l/100 km. In this price range you can only find it with a high mileage, it is even more expensive than the fully electric. The engine that you most often encounter is the 1.0 T-GDI, a three-cylinder with 120 hp that only comes up from 2,000 rpm. With that version, count on a practical consumption of 6.6 l/100 km. The 1.0 is not there as an automatic. If you want that, there is the 177 hp 1.6 T-GDI, with or without 4WD. In 2020, the Kona received a facelift, in which the nose of the electric version is particularly improving. From 2021 there is a competitor in -house: the slightly smaller bayon.
Kia Stonic (from 2017)
No, with a drink the name of Kia’s Captur competitor has nothing to do. Stonic is a contraction of speedy and tonic, the latter is the first and last note of a piece of music. With this crossover, Kia enters a fuller segment. The entry-level model has a 1.2-liter four-cylinder with 84 hp. You can handle that, but we would go for the 1.0 T-GDI. It comes with 100 or 120 hp and that most powerful version is also available with automatic transmission. In the beginning there was even a 1.6 diesel in the price list. With the three -cylinder petrol turbo you are well served, even though this engine does not have much fut at low speeds. After the small facelift of 2020, the 1.0 is a so -called mild hybrid and the version with 100 hp can also be combined with automatic transmission. Kia delivers – just like many other brands – all kinds of color combinations, with a white or black roof, for example, and that makes the Stonic just a little more frivolous than a white or black. Recently, the brand gives a ten -year warranty on Kia’s under the age of ten, with a maximum of 150,000 kilometers. The condition is that the car in question is maintained according to factory regulations. So it may be that you buy a seven -year -old occasion and then have a three -year warranty. Not crazy.
Suzuki SX-4 S-Cross Facelift (from 2016)
Indeed, the Suzuki SX-4 S-Cross is a size larger than four other cars in this list. With its length of 4.3 meters, it is 16 centimeters longer than a Kia Stonic. But Suzuki understands the art of weight reduction perfectly and that translates into a neat 1,065 kg for the S-Cross 1.0 boosterjet. An even better example is the last Baleno, a spacious 5-door hatchback that weighs only 880 kg. The SX-4 S-Cross has been there since 2013, the facelift came in 2016 and that is the version we discuss here. In addition to the 3-cylinder 1.0 with 112 hp, there is the 1.4 boosterjet with 140 hp, a four-cylinder and both engines are also available with automatic transmission. The maximum towing weight is 1,200 kg, also with the 1.4 allgrip, which has four -wheel drive. From 2020 the 1.4 will go through life as a Smart Hybrid. It is a mild hybrid, with 129 hp and then suddenly with 1,500 kg of tensile power. In our consumption monitor we see an average of 6.2 l/100 km for this Suzuki, for the 1.0 and 1.4 together. So despite the larger carriage, the consumption is no higher than that of the competition. The luggage space measures 430 liters, the S-Cross also managed to distinguish itself. Add to that the solid Japanese technique and you have an occasion where you can move forward for a long time and without high maintenance costs.
Seat Arona (from 2017)
About a year after the introduction of the Ateca, Seat revealed the smaller brother of that SUV: the Arona. We write 2017 and see that the compact Spanish SUV is still in the price list, just like the Ateca by the way. At its introduction and in the following years there is a choice of the following engines: 1.0 TSI with 95, 110 and 115 hp, a 1.5 TSI with 150 hp and a 1.6 TDI with 95 or 115 hp. Depending on the motorization, there is a choice of a manual five or six-speed gearbox and a seven-speed automatic transmission with double clutch (DSG). Somewhat strange duck in the bite is the 1.0 TGI, which runs on natural gas (CNG). Halfway through 2021 there is the obligatory facelift and from then on only the 1.0 TSI is still available. Strong points of that engine are the vibration -free and quiet run, the pulling power at low speeds and the low fuel consumption. The entry -level with 95 hp has 175 Nm of torque that is available from 1,500 rpm, where the other two are good for 200 Nm, albeit at 2,000 rpm. For consumption it does not matter much which power variant you take, it is around 6.2 l/100 km in all three cases. Of course, these Seat peers from other brands from the VW Group. In 2018 the Volkswagen T-Cross and a year later came the Skoda Kamiq. But those two are difficult to find in this price range, where you have plenty of choice at Seat.
Cars With A High Entry Point Have Long Ceased to Be the Domain of Seniors
You will certainly not have missed it: the suv and the crossover have dominated the automotive street scene over the years. And where many associate the car with the comfortable high entry point with the elderly, this body variant is now more the rule than the exception. This has leg the case for more than ten years, which are mean there is more than Enough supply of used cars with a high entry point. We Recommend This Five, Including A Fully Electric One.
The Traditional Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan Once Gave Way to the Practical, Front-Wheel Drive Hatchback. At Least, in our part of Europe. The French Already Set A Kind of Trend with the Simca 1100, Renault 16 and Peugeot 104, But After the Arrival of the VW Golf, The Transition Accelerated. Together with the Station Wagon, The Hatchback Remained Popular Well Into The 1990S, Until the MPV Made Its Entrance. And then the Renault Megane Scénic as a trendsetter in particular. This was followed by Cars Such as the Citroën Xsara Picasso, The Opel Zafira, The Ford Focus C-Max and Only years later Did Volkswagen Step Onto the Midi-MPV Boat With the Touran. Since the Beginning of 2013, The Tide Began To Turn After Two French Crossovers Were Introduced Almost SimultaneUouse: The Peugeot 2008 and the Renault Captur. Then the Floodgates Were Opened, Although In The Higher Segment The SUV was Already Gaining Momentum After the Arrival of, Among Others, The Mercedes-Benz Ml and the BMW X5. Partly Due to this Category of SUVS, This Type of Car Has Acquired a Somewhat Negative Image. Large, Heavy and Therefore fuel-consuming and a potential danger to other road users. With the arrival of narrower models and more efficient engines, the consumption of a modern SUV or crossover is more than our lower than that of an older hatchback or station wagon with a traditional 1.6-liter four-cylinder. In this buying guide we are happy to help you on your way in your search for a compact suv or crossover. From the rich selection we selected the following five candidates in the compact class up to € 15,000, which even includes an ev: The Nissan Juke, the Hyundai Kona, The Kia Stonic, The Suzuki S-Cross and the Seat Arona.
Nissan Juke II (From 2019)
Perhaps in 2010, when you saw the first photos of the nissan juke, you thought ‘Is this a Joke?’ And we can imagine that. Yet the brand was there early, as was the case in 2006 with the qashqai. That crossover Sold Like Hot Cakes and Put Nissan Back On The Map In The C-Segment. The Juke has not come close to achieving Those Sales Figures, but it is Certainly Not A Flop. Nissan Managed to Sell More Than a Million Units of the First Generation. The Second Generation Will Appear in September 2019. It is Based on the CMF-B Platform, which also serves as the Basic for the Renault Captur. The New Juke is Ten Centimeters Longer Than The First and Is Avisable at Launch with A 3-Cylinder 1.0-liter Turbo Engine with 117 HP (From 2020 That is 114 HP), Coupled to a Six-Speed Gearbox or Seven-Speed Automatic. In the Spring of 2020, The Hybrid Will Be Added, With the Powertrain of, Among Others, The Captur E-Tech Hybrid. But that is not included in this overview in Terms of Price. The Juke Surprises with its pleasant Driving Characteristics, With A Dynamic Edge. The Low Adjustable Seating Position Adds An Extra Touch. The Small Three-Cylinder Holds Its Own And is Satisfied with 6.64 Liters per 100 km (1 in 15.1), as we see in the consumption monitor.
Hyundai Kona (from 2017)
We can Vividly Imagine That You Find The Design of the Hyundai Kona A Bit Too Much of a Good Thing. It’s a busy affair, Both Front, Rear and Sideways. But Hey, you do distinguish yourself from the crowd. The Kona – Together with the Kia e -Niro – Made a Splash in the Netherlands as an affordable Electric Car with a Range of More Than Four Hundred Kilometers. Feasible, AS shows practical experiences with the Kona Electric. Delivery time increased to a year and in 2020 The Dutch Importer Recorded Almost 11,000 orders. This makes the Kona Electric the only EV in this overview. In Many Cases, The Battery Pack Has Been Replaced Under Warranty in Connection with A Recall a Few Years ago. A Slightly Less Electric Option is The Kona 1.6 GDI HEV, A Hybrid with the Same Powertrain As the Ioniq and An Average Consumption of 5.2 L/100 km. You will only find that in this price range with a high mileage, it is even more Expective than the pastive electric one. The Engine You Encounter Most Often Is The 1.0 T-GDI, A Three-Cylinder with 120 HP That Only Gets Going from 2,000 RPM. With that version, Expect A Practical Consumption or 6.6 L/100 km. The 1.0 is not available as an automatic. If you do want that, there is the 177 HP 1.6 T-Gdi, with or Without 4WD. In 2020, The Kona Received A Facelift, in which the Nose of the Electric Version in particular Improves huge ends. From 2021 there will be a competitor in its own house: the slightly narrower bayon.
Kia Stonic (from 2017)
No, the name of Kia’s Captur Competitor Has Nothing to Do with a Drink. Stonic is a contraction of speedy and tonic, the latter being the first and last note of a piece of music. With this crossover, Kia is Entering An Increasingly Crowded Segment. The Entry-Level Model has a 1.2-liter Four-Cylinder with 84 HP. You can certainly handle that, but we would go still go for the 1.0 t-gdi. It is available with 100 or 120 HP and the most powerful version is also available with automatic transmission. In The Beginning There was just a 1.6 diesel in the price list. You are in good hands with the three-cylinder petrol turbo, just though this engine does not have much punch punch at low revs. After the minor facelift of 2020, the 1.0 is a so-called mild hybrid and the 100 hp version can also be combined with automatic transmission. Kia – Like Many Other Brands – Supplies All Kinds of Color Combies, With, For Example, A White Or Black Roof and That Makes The Stonic Just A Little More Frivolous Than A White Or Black One. Recently, The Brand Has Been Giving a Ten-Year Warranty on Kias Younger Than Ten Years, with a maximum or 150,000 kilometers. The condition is that the car in Question Has Been Maintined accordance to factory regulations. So it may be that you buy a seven-year-old used car and then a three-year warranty. Not bad.
Suzuki SX-4 S-Cross Facelift (from 2016)
Indeed, The Suzuki SX-4 S-Cross is a size larger than four other cars in this list. With its length or 4.3 meters, it is 16 centimeters longer than a kia stonic. But Suzuki Understands The Art of Weight Reduction Perfectly and That Translates Into A Neat 1.065 KG for the S-Cross 1.0 Boosterjet. An Even Better Example is the latest Baleno, A Spacious 5-through Hatchback That Weighs Only 880 Kg. The SX-4 S-Cross Has Been Around Since 2013, The Facelift Came in 2016 and that is the Version we are discussing here. In Addition to the 3-Cylinder 1.0 with 112 HP, there is the 1.4 boosterjet with 140 HP, a Four-Cylinder and Both Engines are also available with automatic transmission. The Maxim Towing Weight is 1,200 kg, also for the 1.4 Allgrip, which has four-wheel drive. From 2020, The 1.4 Will Go through Life as a Smart Hybrid. It is a mild hybrid, with 129 HP and then Suddenly with 1,500 kg Towing Capacity. In our consumption monitor we see an average of 6.2 l/100 km for this suzuki, for the 1.0 and 1.4 together. So Despite the Larger Body, The Consumption is no highher than that of the competition. The Luggage Compartment Measures 430 Liters, which also Distinguishes The S-Cross. Add to that the solid Japanese technology and you have a used car that you can Enjoy for a long time, carefree and without high maintenance costs.
Seat Arona (from 2017)
About a year after the introduction of the ateca, seat unveiled the narrower brother of that suv: The Arona. We are writing 2017 and see that the compact Spanish SUV is still on the price list, Just like the Ateca. At its introduction and in the years that followed, there is a choice of the following engines: 1.0 tsi with 95, 110 and 115 HP, A 1.5 TSI with 150 HP and a 1.6 TDI with 115 HP. Depding on the Engine, there is a choice of a manual five or six-speed gearbox and a seven-speed automatic with double clutch (dsg). A somewhat strange duck in the bite is the 1.0 tgi, which runs on natural gas (CNG). Halfway through 2021 there is the obligatory facelift and from then on only the 1.0 tsi is still available. Strong Points of That Engine Are The Vibration-Free and Quiet Running, The Pulling Power at Low Revs and the Low Fuel Consumption. The Entry-Level Model with 95 HP has 175 Nm of Torque That is available from 1,500 rpm, where the other two are good for 200 nm, albeit at 2,000 rpm. For consumption, it Doesn’tn’t Matter Much which power variant you take, it is around 6.2 l/100 km in all three cases. Of Course, This Seat Has Counterparts from Other Brands from the VW Group. The Volkswagen T-Cross Came in 2018 and the Skoda Kamiq a Little later. But Those Two Are Difficult to Find in This Price Range, Where You Have Plenty of Choice At Seat.