Which is the best car for carrying a dog for a £25,000 budget?

My partner currently drives a MINI convertible, which she loves. She will be retiring in the next six months and we are planning to have a medium sized dog. She has looked at a new MINI Clubman which she was very impressed with and the barn door style rear doors would have been ideal for a dog to get in and out. However, MINI prices seem very high; in decent spec. the car was over £32K which was a bit more than we wanted to pay.

We have thought about a Toyota Yaris Cross, but are wondering if you can suggest some alternatives? Our requirements would be: accommodation for a dog; ideally below £25K; smooth ride (no small tyres) and a decent warranty so she can keep the car for a long time.

Asked on 30 August 2022 by Robert J.

Answered by Andrew Brady

A Toyota Yaris Cross sounds like a great option - it's likely to be very cheap to run and its warranty can be extended for up to 10 years. A Skoda Kamiq would be a good alternative - it's a very versatile small SUV that represents excellent value for money. As a left-field alternative, we'd recommend an MG 5 EV. It's an electric estate car with a big boot and easy access (making it ideal for transporting dogs). A new one currently starts from around £31k but you can save money by looking for a pre-registered model. It comes with a seven-year warranty, too.

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