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I need a used automatic small SUV, what are my options?

I want to buy a secondhand automatic compact SUV for my daughter. She likes the Nissan Juke but have seen bad reviews for automatic problems. Our budget is £8000.

Asked on 11 April 2023 by

Answered by David Ross
The Nissan Juke is good choice but the CVT automatic is known for being troublesome, so we would suggest looking elsewhere.

Some alternative SUVs similar in size to the Juke are the Peugeot 2008, Mitsubishi ASX, BMW X1 and MINI Countryman, all of which are available with automatic gearboxes and can be found within your budget.
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