Can you recommend an automatic car up to £13,000?
I'm looking to buy an automatic car. My criteria in order of importance is: safety, reliability, air con, boot space, and sat-nav and connectivity to phone.
The Peugeot 2008/3008 has peaked my interest, but am interested in other SUV/non-SUV options. I'm used to driving a Nissan Almera 2005 SX, but it's on its last legs.
The Peugeot 2008/3008 has peaked my interest, but am interested in other SUV/non-SUV options. I'm used to driving a Nissan Almera 2005 SX, but it's on its last legs.
Asked on 15 February 2022 by Alex
Answered by
Russell Campbell
The Peugeot 3008 would get my vote over the 2008.
The 3008 has a smart design inside and out and has a more comfortable ride than the 2008. It's also a good dealer roomier, although both models have plenty of space for their size. Peugeot's PureTech petrol engine is excellent, way punchier than you would imagine given is diminutive 1.2-litre capacity and the 3008's eight-speed automatic gearbox changes gear very smoothly, and makes the Peugeot a relaxed cruiser.
In terms of safety, the 3008 gets a five-star rating from Euro NCAP, plus you get air conditioning,Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, so it is easy to mirror the display of your phone on the car's big screen.
In terms of reliability, you can find out about the issues we've encountered following the link to the review below, however, Peugeot scored second from bottom in our user satisfaction survey for reliability:
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/peugeot/3008-2017/go...d
For rock-solid reliability it's worth looking out the Toyota Corolla, which is safe and has all the equipment you need but doesn't have a huge boot. Also take a look at the Honda Civic, it also has all the kit you need, has a big boot and scores well for reliability. Reviews for both, below.
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/toyota/corolla-2019/
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/honda/civic-2017/
The 3008 has a smart design inside and out and has a more comfortable ride than the 2008. It's also a good dealer roomier, although both models have plenty of space for their size. Peugeot's PureTech petrol engine is excellent, way punchier than you would imagine given is diminutive 1.2-litre capacity and the 3008's eight-speed automatic gearbox changes gear very smoothly, and makes the Peugeot a relaxed cruiser.
In terms of safety, the 3008 gets a five-star rating from Euro NCAP, plus you get air conditioning,Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, so it is easy to mirror the display of your phone on the car's big screen.
In terms of reliability, you can find out about the issues we've encountered following the link to the review below, however, Peugeot scored second from bottom in our user satisfaction survey for reliability:
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/peugeot/3008-2017/go...d
For rock-solid reliability it's worth looking out the Toyota Corolla, which is safe and has all the equipment you need but doesn't have a huge boot. Also take a look at the Honda Civic, it also has all the kit you need, has a big boot and scores well for reliability. Reviews for both, below.
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/toyota/corolla-2019/
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/honda/civic-2017/
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