It always comes in the right format, also in the case of SUVs. In this test we look at how much SUV a person needs.
People who go for an SUV do not, of course, look at a centimeter more or less. And that is also possible, because the choice is huge these days. Most car brands have multiple SUVs in their program. However, that poses a dilemma for you as a buyer. Because there you are, in the showroom of your favorite brand. Which SUV should you choose now? Is the largest always better? Or are you better off if you go for the more compact SUV of the brand of your choice? How large must an SUV be to offer the qualities on which this type of car can stand out? To sit high, for example, a car does not have to be enormously long. And you drive an SUV, among other things because of the good overview and the “elevated” feeling that a high car gives. But if that car is too high, fuel consumption increases and the road handling in turns becomes less. It is therefore important to weigh all aspects against each other when choosing the right SUV format.
In this test we compare four SUV duos of the same brand or group with each other, to see if extra length automatically means more ease of use. And whether the price charged for this is not too high. We drive and calculate, we give you all the specifications and ultimately advise each duo which is the best choice. In this episode we compare the BMW X1 with the Mini Countryman, the CX-3 with the CX-30 from Mazda, the Crossland X with the Grandland X from Opel and the Mitsubishi’s Eclipse Cross and the ASX. Important: for the cost, we not only looked at the purchase prices, but also at the usage costs, calculated over a four-year ownership period with an annual mileage of 15,000. Of course, depreciation also plays an important role. We display this in cents per kilometer. Time to get in!