Commodious SUV or Wagon - Page 2

jpd80 · 04-01-2025, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BENT_8

Kluger...

Actually, I think that’s a good idea for some folks - especially the affordable hybrid.

For city running, you get discount petrol and efficiency of hybrid and no diesel issues
like more expensive servicing and regen issues with lots of cold start short trips.

Franco Cozzo · 04-01-2025, 12:56 PM

What about a RAV4 Hybrid? Then she can flex on the other 30-something mum crowd, that's their weapon of choice at the moment for flexing status.

**anobserver** · 04-01-2025, 01:12 PM

No cap, this thread is bussin. It slaps.

Amped car list, left no crumbs. Lotsa rizz.

All outta tea and so salty.

Nb - had to look up flexing. FR.

Franco Cozzo · 04-01-2025, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by anobserver

No cap, this thread is bussin. It slaps.

Amped car list, left no crumbs. Lotsa rizz.

All outta tea and so salty.

Nb - had to look up what flexing is.

No cap,

Fr, AFF fam the CEO of glowups,

Stan for Ranger though

**anobserver** · 04-01-2025, 01:32 PM

Imho, ranger = automotive thirst trap. Fake hella skrilla.

Irl, theyre less than swole. Heavily financed boujee.

Cubby flexing gone mainstream.

EBSXR6 · 04-01-2025, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

What about a RAV4 Hybrid? Then she can flex on the other 30-something mum crowd, that's their weapon of choice at the moment for flexing status.

I think the most practical suggestion so far.
Proven Hybrid Tech.
Not worried about charging.

Franco Cozzo · 04-01-2025, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by EBSXR6

I think the most practical suggestion so far.
Proven Hybrid Tech.
Not worried about charging.

W for the flex

Pretty sure he mentioned his daughter is a millennial so I'm not sure why we're using Gen Z terms

**anobserver** · 04-01-2025, 04:25 PM

Oz Rav range went fully hybrid mid last year.

Pure ice is apparently cheugy, now.

**DJM83** · 04-01-2025, 04:43 PM

We have the now superseeded Hyundai Tucson Diesel. Its been brilliant, well built also.
New Hybrid petrol model might be an option.

EBSXR6 · 04-01-2025, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DJM83

We have the now superseeded Hyundai Tucson Diesel. Its been brilliant, well built also.
New Hybrid petrol model might be an option.

Hyundai and Kia have had a lot of issues with Petrol Engines.
I don't know if the issues have been fixed.

**DJM83** · 04-01-2025, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by EBSXR6

Hyundai and Kia have had a lot of issues with Petrol Engines.
I don't know if the issues have been fixed.

Im not super knowledgeable about the issue, but am aware of it for sure. I guess all makes have their flaws/issues and am unaware where they may be at with it.

Anyway just providing another option.

Sprintey · 04-01-2025, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

What about a RAV4 Hybrid? Then she can flex on the other 30-something mum crowd, that's their weapon of choice at the moment for flexing status.

Had to look up flexing, too. I was picturing 30 something mums in yoga pants rubbing up against each other.

Sprintey · 04-01-2025, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by anobserver

Subaru Outback touring xt.

Low mileage turbos are now appearing in the used market. They should all be 2023 models, so still another 3 years warranty on that cvt.

Outback XT looks like a great product. Have driven the NA version, liked it - see my update musings thread in non Ford rides for 'review' - can imagine it would be even better with turbo. Interestingly, the power and torque levels for the turbo are very close to what the NA Barra had. That would be ample.

XT Outback be like, another day, another slay, to add to Gen Z slang

Crazy Dazz · 04-01-2025, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DJM83

We have the now superseeded

reminds me of the guy who grew a lawn on his car

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Originally Posted by DJM83

Hyundai Tucson Diesel. Its been brilliant, well built also.
New Hybrid petrol model might be an option.

How do you find the luggage space?
They really need something that has the space of an old-school wagon.

kevino · 04-01-2025, 06:32 PM

Has someone suggested Kia Carnival
Two neighbours have 3 kids and have these and love em.
The hip access point is great
The only thing I m not sure of is whether third row fold down and the boot capacity
I ve driven one with 270000 on it and it was still pleasant to drive even if a bit tired

**anobserver** · 04-01-2025, 06:32 PM

The Outback turbo 4 has similar power and torque to the discontinued flat 6. Though arriving earlier in the rev range, befitting the intended market.

Otherwise, maybe a wrx sportswagon might be the go....?

**DJM83** · 04-01-2025, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Dazz

reminds me of the guy who grew a lawn on his car

How do you find the luggage space?
They really need something that has the space of an old-school wagon.

Yeah it might not match an older style falcon wagon sadly.
I think boot space only around 540L, but 1860L with the rear seats down. So might not be enough.

Its enough for us though.

kevino · 04-01-2025, 07:05 PM

Carnival
902 l min boot
4000 l max

Saw pic on car sales third row of seats down folded huge cargo space

Sprintey · 04-01-2025, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Dazz

How do you find the luggage space?
They really need something that has the space of an old-school wagon.

VXII Commodore wagon. Heaps of space. Ecotec reliability.