Which new low insurance group/ 4x4 car?

Looking for two vehicles, one small and in the lowest insurance category, to add 18-year-old provisional driver. I also need to replace Honda CR-V executive at end of year with a 4x4. I'm not badge conscious...

Trading Audi A3 for Nissan Qashqai or Hyundai IX35

I currently drive a '09 Audi A3 1.9 TDI Sportback and travel 80 miles a day. I have the car on HP and still owe approximately £9k on it. I am looking to change my car to a roomier, more comfortable one...

Why is there such a long waiting time for the Hyundai ix35?

I ordered in November 2010 a Hyundai ix35 2.0 4WD diesel Premium. At the time of ordering the dealer in High Wycombe informed me Hyundai UK were not accepting orders from the dealerships due to back orders,...

One car in place of two?

We do about 10,000 miles a year between our two current cars, an 06 E-Class Mercedes 220CDI auto estate for quiet comfort on long runs and a 51 Daihatsu Terios for "country pursuits" and the wife going...

How do you beat the Hyundai ix35 waiting lists?

I read with interest the number of people who have ordered a Hyundai ix35 and have been waiting many months. Can anyone beat this delay? I ordered a 2ltr Style (Sirus Silver) in May 2010 and I still wait...

Reliability of mid-size diesel 4X4s

Probably against your general advice, I am looking to buy a (new) mid size manual diesel 4X4. Could you comment on expected reliability of Honda CR-V 2.2D, Kuga 2.0 TDCi and Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRD? The items...

Does the Hyundai ix35 1.7 CRDi have clutch problems?

I am on the verge of buying a new Hyundai ix35 1.7 CRDi (thank you for your helpful review by the way), but am being put off by a number of online comments I have recently come across to the effect that...

Skoda Yeti vs Insignia 2.0T 4x4 vs Hyundai ix35 4x4 2.0R

I've watched and read you reviews for a while and absorbed all the advice like a sponge. Right now I am planning to buy myself a new car. I want something fast, with 4x4 system because of snow in my...

4x4 purchase dilemma?

My short list for purchasing a new 4x4 is a Nissan Juke, Hyundai ix35 or Qashqai in that order. Fuel consumption is a factor, the Juke is petrol (37mpg combined) diesel Qashqai & ix35 (40mpg). I have read...

Hyundai ix35 delays

Can you give any help on the Hyundai ix35 situation? I have been waiting on delivery since July 2010. It's a 2.0-litre premium with both Media and Individual packs in Cassa White. Hyundai don't tell us...