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Which SUV could I replace my Nissan Murano with which will be cheaper to run?
I have a 4-year-old sports utility, a Nissan Murano, but running it is breaking the bank as it only does 20 miles to the gallon and road tax is a mind-boggling £445 a year. The size is perfect to the inch. Can you think of a replacement to save on both the above costs? I have looked at the Audi Q5, which is too large. The BMW X models leave me cold. I also feel I should not be purchasing another car which is not a hybrid, but the Lexus, Touareg and Cayenne are too big and expensive. Have you any ideas please? Should I wait to see what green cars are produced in the future?
Asked on 21 March 2011 by JC, via email
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Honest John
The new BMW F25 X3 is the best SUV there is. BMW took everything that was wrong with the old X3 and put it right. 147-149g/km CO2, so low tax, 40mpg, 130mph, 0-60 in eight seconds, as big inside as the original X5, chain cam engine. Beats the Q5. Which is why there is a 10-month waiting list.
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