![]() You simply pick the model that suits your requirements so there will be no nasty shocks at the check-out.īy comparison, the Renault Captur HEV also sees a 1.6-litre petrol engine working with a 1.2kWh battery and there are well-equipped grades called Evolution, Techno, Limited Edition, Rive Gauche and E-Tech engineered to pick from, with prices ranging from £24,795 to £28,395. The pricier Niro PHEV can sprint from 0-60mph in 9.6 seconds and maxes out at 104mph.Īn important factor to take into consideration is that Kia does not have optional extras. The Kia Niro HEV, dependant on model, can complete the 0-60mph sprint in speeds as fast as 10.4 seconds and tops out at 102mph. Alternatively, the PHEV models feature a 1.6-litre engine that works alongside a larger 11.1kWh battery to develop 180bhp.Īll cars have a six-speed automatic transmission and there are trim levels called ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘4’ with prices ranging from £27,745 to £33,990 for the HEV and £33,525 to £39,770 for the PHEV. The second-generation Niro has just gone on sale and customers can choose from hybrid versions that sees a 1.6-litre petrol engine working with a 1.3kWh battery to deliver a combined 139bhp. It is made even more complicated as there are compact crossovers, mid-sized models and fully-fledged full-sized SUVs all competing for sales.īut both the Kia Niro and Renault Captur have already established themselves with earlier generation models. The crossover sector is a difficult place to pitch for sales with an ever-increasing number of new models being launched into the sector. Unfortunately there are no plans in the pipeline for a BEV Captur to date. ![]() If they like it, then Niro will very soon be on sale in a fully electrified format too. But with monthly prices starting from less than £200, there's not much you can complain about really.The Kia Niro and Renault Captur are stylish five-door crossovers that are ideal for active families with an eye on the environment as both models are available in hybrid or plug-in hybrid guise.Įach model boasts a wide range of well-equipped trims and they have both seen significant updates this year.Ĭompetitively priced, these cars in PHEV form, offer buyers the chance to sample how plug-in technology works before taking the giant leap to electrification. It’s worth noting that the seats don’t fold entirely flat and the entry-level version doesn’t offer a split-fold rear bench - so if you want the most practical Duster, bear this in mind. Better still, with the Duster you'll save enough to pay for the presents in the first place compared with many pricier alternatives.įold the seats down and the space extends to 1,623 litres, which is more than the more expensive Nissan Qashqai offers. More space means more presents for your in-laws, so it’s a win-win situation. With the rear seats in their upright position, there’s 445 litres of space, which is significantly more than you’ll find in the Volkswagen Golf. Put it this way: you’re getting a family-size SUV for a fun-size price. Size-wise, it sits somewhere between the Renault Captur and Renault Kadjar, so if you’re a family of five, the Duster is a perfect fit small enough to be easy to drive, but with enough passenger and boot space to be seriously practical. Granted, at around £15,000, it’s the only SUV you can buy at this price, but in many ways it's just as good as several of its more expensive rivals - even the more expensive 4x4 version costs less than £21,000. The Dacia Duster is by far and away the best SUV available at this price. ![]() Our pick Dacia Duster TCe 130 4x2 Comfort
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