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![lowejah](themes/aaAle/images/interface/profile-pic-placeholder.47cf740a.png)
Hi - I need to replace the old car and need something cheap to run and fuel efficient as am a solo mum. But also need something that will get me up the mountain for ski-ing. What do you suggest? Most of the time the car is used for getting me to work (20km a day) and taxi-ing children around. Help appreciated!
![Anon](/assets/Uploads/_resampled/ScaleWidthWyI3NSJd/CMSThumbnail-SetWidth75-aa-avatar.png?m=1518003100)
Can you give us an idea of the budget and advise if will you be considering SUVs?
![Anon](/assets/Uploads/_resampled/ScaleWidthWyI3NSJd/CMSThumbnail-SetWidth75-aa-avatar.png?m=1518003100)
If you are considering buying a new SUV then you could consider the Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi's Outlander, Toyota RAV4 or Kia's Sportage.
![lowejah](themes/aaAle/images/interface/profile-pic-placeholder.47cf740a.png)
Yes - would consider an SUV - maybe a compact would be best?
Budget - $15,000 at very most!
Cheers
![Anon](/assets/Uploads/_resampled/ScaleWidthWyI3NSJd/CMSThumbnail-SetWidth75-aa-avatar.png?m=1518003100)
In this price range you won't get the most fuel efficient SUV's but you could consider the Toyota RAV4, Nissan X-Trail (non-cvt gearbox), Hyundai Tuscon and Mitsubishi's Outlander. Engine size to look for will be from a 2.0L to 2.5L petrol.
![lowejah](themes/aaAle/images/interface/profile-pic-placeholder.47cf740a.png)
What price would I need to pay for the more fuel efficient ones and what are they?
Also are any of them cheaper in terms of insurance costs?
Many many thanks
![Anon](/assets/Uploads/_resampled/ScaleWidthWyI3NSJd/CMSThumbnail-SetWidth75-aa-avatar.png?m=1518003100)
New vehicles will have better fuel consumption, as car companies are working hard to reduce exhaust emissions and improve fuel usage, but they are a lot more expensive to buy.
![lowejah](themes/aaAle/images/interface/profile-pic-placeholder.47cf740a.png)
Hi thanks for replies so far. How do these SUVs compare with say a Subaru Legacy or Carib? Would these be better, cheaper options? Are there any other 4WD cars available that are not SUVs?