Can you recommend a car with a spare wheel?
I currently have a MINI Countryman JCW which I like the drive, but despise the fact that it does not come with a spare wheel.
Our holidays include touring remote regions of Scotland and as such the boot space is taken up with a spare wheel.
When I replace it, I would like to purchase a car with similar sporting driving, but with a full sized spare wheel. These days it seems that most cars are supplied without space for one.
Are you able to advise on a car which will be as enjoyable to drive, but will have a spare wheel in case we suffer a puncture in a remote area.
In case you are wondering what prompts this I once had a puncture in Harris caused by half a washer punching through a tyre, can you imagine trying to get a recovery vehicle out on Saturday evening in the outer Hebrides!
Our holidays include touring remote regions of Scotland and as such the boot space is taken up with a spare wheel.
When I replace it, I would like to purchase a car with similar sporting driving, but with a full sized spare wheel. These days it seems that most cars are supplied without space for one.
Are you able to advise on a car which will be as enjoyable to drive, but will have a spare wheel in case we suffer a puncture in a remote area.
In case you are wondering what prompts this I once had a puncture in Harris caused by half a washer punching through a tyre, can you imagine trying to get a recovery vehicle out on Saturday evening in the outer Hebrides!
Asked on 22 March 2022 by Chris George
Answered by
Russell Campbell
A puncture in Harris doesn't sound ideal!
The Volkswagen T-Roc R could be the answer to your problem. It has similar performance (300PS) to your MINI and four-wheel drive, it's not quite as keen in corners and it doesn't have the lovable retro design, but it's more practical inside than the MINI and also better designed. It's also pretty blooming quick and surprisingly economical relative to the performance on offer. A spacesaver spare is a £95 option on the T-Roc.
The Volkswagen T-Roc R could be the answer to your problem. It has similar performance (300PS) to your MINI and four-wheel drive, it's not quite as keen in corners and it doesn't have the lovable retro design, but it's more practical inside than the MINI and also better designed. It's also pretty blooming quick and surprisingly economical relative to the performance on offer. A spacesaver spare is a £95 option on the T-Roc.
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