Which second hand SUV should I buy?

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Which second hand SUV should I buy?

I'm looking at a second hand SUV. My choices are Peugeot 3008, Skoda Karoq, Mazda CX-5 or a Nissan X-Trail. Ideally I'd like a petrol for now. Is there a stand out car out of those four and any choice of engine or trim I should look for?

Asked on 15 February 2022 by Martylaa

Answered by Russell Campbell

It really depends on what you're looking for.

The Peugeot 3008 is stylish to look at inside and out, the Skoda is a great all rounder, the Mazda is great to drive, and the X-Trail is very roomy inside (as it comes from a size about all the other cars you mention). Generally speaking, they're all practical and don't cost a fortune to run for their size.

In terms of which specific trim to go for, the mid-range model tends to offer the best value but the best way to decide is to download all the brochures and compare what you get like-fo-like. Standout features I would recommend are a reversing camera, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and heated seats.

You'll find links to our reviews for all the cars, below.

www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/skoda/karoq-2017/

www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/peugeot/3008-2017/

www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/mazda/cx-5-2017/

www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/nissan/x-trail-2014/

Tags: buying a used suv second hand cars

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