Buying a new car

carbuyernew1239876

Hi all,
I am looking to buy a new car. Family of 3, need a small car mostly for driving in the city. Auto with self parking feature. Any suggestions please. Budget around £15k. Leasing is fine as well.
Thanks

Grumpy_chap

Toyota Corolla hybrid.  Or an Auris second hand.  

DrEskimo

If you have a drive way, I would recommend a an EV, in particular a 41kWh Renault Zoe (with the batteries owned, not leased):

https://www.smithsmotorgroup.co.uk/renault/vehicle-search/11580737-used-renault-zoe-68k-w-dynamique-nav-41k-wh-5dr-auto/

Quite rare to find the bigger battery one without the leased battery from a main dealer at this price. Get it on PCP (and then settle soon after) and you'll get a further £1,000 off and 2 free services. I did this with mine 18months back.

I get 150miles all year round and it can cost as little as 1p/mile to run with a EV energy tariff, like Octopus GO (charges £0.05/kWh over night from 00:30-4:30. You can set a charging timer in the car, or through the charger if it's a smart charger).

Barely depreciates (mine was this price when I bought it!), servicing is free for 2 years, will be under warranty until 4yrs old and can be extended for £289/year and no VED. Also drives great. Would highly recommend.

No auto-park, but rear sensors and most have rear camera. The turning circle is also very tight making it great around town!

Jonesya

Have a look at the Hyundai Ioniq, the used hybrid vehicles are quite affordable and available for under £15k and being hybrids designed for economical city use. Not sure whether they have auto park.

MinuteNoodles

Used MK4 Ford Focus. Some have auto park fitted as an option and a 2019 one would be well within budget. 

Goudy

Certian models of the Kia Ceed came in auto with park assist, (first edition) if the standard hatchback isn't big enough they did a estate (sportswagon).

Some models of the new Renault Clio can be specs with Auto and Park assist as well, boots big but the back seats are a bit tight, I know the 130TCE RS Line is auto only and park assist is quite a common option. You'll be looking at an ex demo, but you might need to push your budget a grand or two.

carbuyernew1239876

Thanks everyone for the suggestions.

Grumpy_chap

Do let us know what you choose and how you get on with it.

carbuyernew1239876

Sure. Going through the list now. Will update once have decided. Meanwhile keep the suggestions coming.