Help Me Choose a $30k SUV Car: Volvo Vs Mazda Vs VW

Ljm888 on 22/05/2025 - 16:43
Last edited 22/05/2025 - 18:02 by 2 other users

Hi guys, I'm thinking of upgrading my car (Mazda 3 SP25 Astina) to a SUV ($30k-ish budget) and would like some inputs please. Apologise for the lengthy post.

I've shortlisted: 2022 CX5 turbo Akera AWD, 2018 Volvo XC40 T5 R-design/XC60 D5/T6 R-design and 2021 VW Tiguan All space 162TSI R-line

About myself: Long time Mazda 3 owner (my family and I have owned/still owning every single generation of Mazda 3). The car will be primarily used by my partner and I. We are either thinking of getting a SUV as a second car or selling the Mazda 3 (manual, hard to get a good price).

I've done some research and listed out the pros and cons of each car. Ideally, I'd like a reliable car with good resell value and affordable servicing cost.

CX5:
Pros: Reliable, cheap to run/maintain, sporty with direct steering, relatively easy to resell, stylish. Best feature: Walk-away auto-lock, matrix headlight. Factory warranty
Cons: Outdated interior, very similar to my Mazda 3. No touch screen on infotainment, no pano sunroof or full digital cluster. Thirsty on fuel

XC40/60:
Pros: Always wanted a Volvo, well-built known for its safety. Very stylish and spacious. Tons of tech. Best feature: Bowers & Wilkins/Harman Kardon sound system. Relatively fuel efficient. Has the performance (especially the XC60 T6)
Cons: Worried about resell value and servicing cost. Half screen Apple Carplay (though can be fixed through aftermarket kit). No matrix headlights or walk-away auto-lock. Air-con controlled through the laggy screen

Tiguan:
Pros: Factory warranty. More well known than the Volvo. Solid built with heaps of tech, including matrix headlights. The only one with 7 seats.
Cons: Concerned about the DSG, serving cost and resell value

I'd love to hear your thoughts. Dm is open if you prefer sharing more detailed thoughts. TIA

Poll Options Mon, 09/06/2025 - 00:00

  • 169
    Mazda CX5
  • 11
    Volvo XC40
  • 10
    Volvo XC60
  • 22
    Volkswagen Tiguan
Automotive Car Mazda SUV Volkswagen Volvo

Comments

  • stuffandthat on 22/05/2025 - 16:48
    +27

    Mazda. Because it's not a Volvo, and it's definitely not a VW. There are no pro's to VW.

    If you're looking at spending $30k there's heaps of better options.

    • jm888 on 22/05/2025 - 16:57

      What are the other options you recommend?

      • Dr Phil on 23/05/2025 - 14:57
        +9

        Dont confuse yourself

        We wont be driving your new car..YOU will!

        Suffice to say… as you already know…you are better off owning a Japanese car vs a Euro car in the long run for many reasons.
        And this rule applies even more to used Euro cars!….They depreciate faster for good reasons.

        But go take a few test drives and decide which one you like best

        You cannot buy a car based on paperwork research

        For me, I'd add a Honda CR-V to the list alongside the Mazda CX-5

    • Breddo on 23/05/2025 - 08:06
      +3

      Yeah can we add an option for anything but VW? Former Tiguan owner. It was a great car till it f’ed itself and needed a new engine just outside warranty

      • ddhar on 26/05/2025 - 07:54

        Second this. A family member had a Tiguan. Was great for 10 years and then started failing here and there, costing about $2k per year for repairs. Servicing directly with dealer was prohibitively expensive too.

  • Drakesy on 22/05/2025 - 16:52
    +5

    Volvo - fun to drive and great interior - maintenance won't be the cheapest. Better than a VW quality wise would be my pick. mate had one and it felt like a gti on stilts with a better interior.
    Mazda - relatively reliable, ok drive, fairly cheap to maintain.

    VW Tiguan - no, just no. Cool on paper but not built for Australia long term. Nothing like buying shiddy reliability with Audi maintenance costs with a Toyotaesque badge.

    Neither would be my pick though.

    • jm888 on 22/05/2025 - 16:57
      -1

      Thanks for the insight. What would be your pick?

      • Drakesy on 26/05/2025 - 16:04

        I'm a sucker for chinese SUV's - their feature list is pretty incredible.
        For me i'd go a Haval h6 or Jolion GWM is proving to be the Toyota of the Chinese car world plus they come with a 7 year warranty. Not an MG, the ICE versions are crapola.

        • niknikniknik on 27/05/2025 - 10:34
          +2

          Good features on the Chinese ones. But they drive like sh*t compared to the Japanese options, let alone the euros. Fine for suburban or city drives but not enjoyable on longer drives.

          • Drakesy on 27/05/2025 - 11:34

            @niknikniknik: I actually find my one extremely comfy on the highway. Around town it rolls around a fair bit.

            • niknikniknik on 27/05/2025 - 14:22

              @Drakesy: I'm sure they're quite refined compared to some years ago. They need to address power output and gearing for overtaking etc on long drives.

  • apple2016 on 22/05/2025 - 17:02
    +5

    Tiguan

    Cons: Concerned about the DSG, serving cost and resell value

    I have had two Skoda's and never had any issues with DSG. 2021 will have capped price servicing. Also many third party VW specialist are there if you decide to go away from vw dealers. If you plan to hold the car for more than 5 yrs, resale value would not matter much.

    XC60 D5 is a good choice. A reliable disel engine. The T6 just drinks fuel.

    • jm888 on 22/05/2025 - 17:15

      I think the 2021 Tiguans have also switched to the wet clutch, which is more reliable and less sluggish?

      I have no doubt the T6 is thirsty, with the turbo + supercharger

  • LanceVance on 22/05/2025 - 17:03
    +15

    Buy the Mazda and save yourself the long term ownership headaches and greater depreciation of the other two.

  • SBOB on 22/05/2025 - 17:04
    +9

    If my only options are those 4 and I have to live with the maintenance etc then Mazda seems like the no brainer 'value'/'sensible' choice

    • brendanm on 22/05/2025 - 17:14
      +8

      Tiguan allspice is made in Mexico.

      • pegaxs on 22/05/2025 - 17:19
        +10

        Or a Chinese made Volvo…

        But the usual schtick from SYL and their Anti Japanese car rants… Just buy from Mexico or China.. so long as they have those "Euro" badges.

        • SYLTB on 22/05/2025 - 17:24
          -8

          Cheepos! VAG has many assembly and part plants around the world. They all are of "German engineered" and "German precision". Your appils phone are made in Chayna!
          A better car than a German car is another German car.

          • shxhshzhz on 22/05/2025 - 17:52
            +11

            @SYLTB: No one ever agrees with your jap crap euro is better spam comments on every car related post. 0/10 ragebait. Better luck next time.

            • JIMB0 on 22/05/2025 - 18:51
              +4

              @shxhshzhz: He just trolling. No one could possibly be that delusional about German cars, brain injury or not.

              • Flutterby on 24/05/2025 - 09:18
                -1

                @JIMB0: "delusional"

                Could be a more serious underlying condition.

          • CocaKoala on 24/05/2025 - 07:53
            +2

            @SYLTB: Vw is a cheap ass brand that's sold at premium prices to suckers in Australia.

          • Wyzard on 24/05/2025 - 15:00

            @SYLTB: What do you call a VW made in China? a VAGChayna!

            Jokes aside, get with the times mate. VW sucks, it's like they build them to die just after the warranty period… and WTF do apple phones have to do with this discussion?

    • MrFrugalSpend on 24/05/2025 - 18:10
      +1

      bahahaha spoken like someone that hasn't kept up with market changes since the 80s…. and I say that despite me and most of my extended family all owning German cars… but I am a realist - we are okay with paying to accept our choices, or for those that are still under warranty, will offload before warranty expiry. Its amazing how many warranty works are needed and the values attached to the parts if paying are huge. The Tiguan cost a few grand already this year in broken stuff. Mazda is not the best Japanese brand but back when I had a Japanese car (Toyota - #1), I ran it on hardly ever servicing for like 15 years and it never missed a beat. Such good 'value'.

  • sumyungguy on 22/05/2025 - 17:23
    +8

    Honda HR-V or ZR-V

    • Flutterby on 24/05/2025 - 09:19

      Out of price range, at least the zrv

      • sumyungguy on 26/05/2025 - 07:44

        In some places, low km pre-owned under $32K

        • Johnsy5252 on 27/05/2025 - 09:35

          I’m in agreement on Honda. We’ve had 3 over the years and they’ve all been great. Our latest CR-V we’ve had from new and is now 12 years old, has never missed a beat. Now looking at a HR-V demo if we can find one.

  • MS Paint on 22/05/2025 - 17:36
    +3

    Seeing that you can both drive manual I'd grab an i30N and have a shit load fun. Life is short.

    • randomusername2017 on 22/05/2025 - 17:41
      +1

      New category…small SUV lookalike

    • jm888 on 22/05/2025 - 17:41

      i30Ns are available in DCT now I believe. A part of the reason why we are upgrading is that we are too tired from driving manual from our commute

    • Poor Ass on 24/05/2025 - 08:52
      +1

      Launch

  • 87percent on 22/05/2025 - 17:45
    +1

    Never even knew “walk away auto lock” is a thing, but I wouldn’t call that a con. It’s a nice to have… unless you’re really forgetful

    • bbinc on 23/05/2025 - 10:04
      +4

      It’s nice to look back and see the mirrors are folded - confirms it’s locked.

      • Daabido on 25/05/2025 - 15:24

        Never look back at the explosion.

    • lechuck123 on 24/05/2025 - 16:00

      It's listed as a pro. But it's a setting if you want it or off.
      It's really handy except when you leave the car quickly and it doesn't seem to detect the keys moved away, so you come back and realise your cars been unlocked the whole time

      • ReaperX22 on 24/05/2025 - 20:51

        I love this feature and my civic hybrid has it. But say, if I walk away with the keys, but my partner is still getting something out of the car, the car will triple beep to say 'yo I'm not auto locking' because the keys are too far away by that point. It's a good reminder!

  • carlJack on 22/05/2025 - 17:55
    +2

    I would Pick XC60. Life is too short to be driving a boring car like Mazda.

    • p1 ama on 22/05/2025 - 21:48
      +5

      Life is too short to be driving a boring car like Mazda.

      I would argue life is too short to not drive a Mazda MX-5. It's a real treat.

      • carlJack on 22/05/2025 - 23:22
        +1

        MX5 i agree. It's a great little car.

      • Flutterby on 24/05/2025 - 09:19

        Best response in the entire thread.

    • EthanBezz on 23/05/2025 - 11:48
      +5

      SUVs are what’s boring, but if I had to pick one, it would be the one I can rely on to be boring.

  • Hardlyworkin on 22/05/2025 - 17:58
    +4

    If you can't afford a new Euro car, you can't afford a second hand one.

  • dcep on 22/05/2025 - 18:22
    +3

    skoda kamiq select $33k 7yrs warranty, surprisingly spacious backseats for the size of the car only 4.2m long easy on parking.

    • happydude on 24/05/2025 - 15:56

      Great car, but very different size to the short list.

  • OziShopper on 22/05/2025 - 19:10

    I’m in the market for an SUV and considering the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. It comes with a seven-year warranty and a $30,000 drive-away price. I know it’s early to fully trust such a new brand, but this will be our second car and the value for money is hard to ignore. Thoughts?

    • MS Paint on 22/05/2025 - 19:23
      +6

      Chery is not a new brand in Australia. They originally launched around 2010 but the cars were shit and considered very dangerous so they disappeared after a few years.

      • JIMB0 on 22/05/2025 - 22:02
        +2

        The DiDi I got in Beijing was a Chery. It was so rusty you could see through the panels and the engine had a misfire so bad it could hardly accelerate. We stuck to taxis after that experience.

        • pragmaticguy on 25/05/2025 - 00:14

          their new generation of cars is light years ahead of the previous generation. these new cars are incredible value for money. I think they evolved similar to what happened to kia about 12 years ago - that generation of cars solidified the position they have nowadays. I had a kia for about 11 years, it was an incredible purchase, never had any issues. back when i bought it, it was considered a bad car by the market.

          • Horacio on 26/05/2025 - 07:40

            @pragmaticguy: I agree Kia seem to be great value. I was wondering which Kia model should be on this list.

  • Wiadro on 22/05/2025 - 19:58
    +1

    cx5 gt sp turbo

    • tazmaniak on 23/05/2025 - 23:53
      +2

      Yep, that's what we just got and it's brilliant.
      Plenty of power, comfortable, looks decent. It'll be more thirsty than the Mazda 3 obviously, but not terrible.
      It should be the most reliable out of those options by far.

      • Wiadro on 24/05/2025 - 18:31
        +1

        Same I got one 2 months ago

  • nubzy on 22/05/2025 - 20:19
    -5

    XC40 all the way. Also look at Peugeot 3008 GT.

    • MS Paint on 22/05/2025 - 20:35
      +3

      I don't think I would recommend any Stellantis vehicles at the moment.

      @pegaxs - keep it together man with the French recommendation.

      • pegaxs on 22/05/2025 - 21:52
        +10

        It’s ok. I’m immune to nubzy and their constant recommendations of Peugeot shit boxes. Lots of small doses over years have helped me built up a resistance to it.

        All I do now is vomit violently, which is so much better than the rage induced migraine coma it used to send me into.

        Apart from it being a f#&k ugly vehicle, and a French made nightmare, it’s a really dumb idea to buy one. Peugeot sell about 4 cars a year in Australia (for good reason) and there are about 7 dealerships across the whole of Australia, so getting them serviced or getting them repaired or getting parts for them is almost impossible.

        InB4 nubzy bangs on about “pug specialists” being the answer to your Peugeot blues. Nope, there is even less of them, and most Peugeot enthusiasts are crack pot weirdos. Regular mechanics don’t want to touch them either because owners are weirdos and their cars are shitboxes (my boss has gone as far as to say, no French shitters are to be booked in, period.)

        Owning a Peugeot is akin of self flagellation. It’s like buying a whip to beat yourself with. Only true financial and mental masochists buy Peugeots. I hate myself enough to have bought a Fiat, but I don’t think I could go down the Peugeot path… there are no safe words when you own a French shitter.

        • MS Paint on 22/05/2025 - 22:17
          +1

          Ça a du sens. Bravo

        • Flutterby on 24/05/2025 - 09:21

          Thought Peugeot is more reliable than Toyota? No? Then French must be furious to learn that.

          • gromit on 24/05/2025 - 13:36
            -1

            @Flutterby: No, Peugeot fight it out amongst the bottom manufacturers for worst reliability. my mother got a "good" deal on a peugeot, she loves it and still keeps it as a second car despite it spending a considerable part of it lots at the mechanics waiting for parts. Can't seem to talk her out of ditching the shitbox.

        • Wyzard on 24/05/2025 - 15:42

          Genuine question, how do you feel about Renault?

          I owned an OG 2001 Clio Sport. I absolutely loved driving it but everything else was so painful to deal with. Each time it went into the shop it was never less than $1000 then the interior started to just crumble…. I don't own it anymore, yet I'm still so fond of it.

          • Flutterby on 24/05/2025 - 16:05

            @Wyzard: I reckon Renault is equally bad. Never owned own, but French, guessing will be similar upkeep.

            Some years back, I have had the very last 206 GTIs sold in AU, surprisingly low maintenance for the first 5 years - cars were a lot more simple back in the days and the mere 100kws from a 2.0L wasnt much of a stress on the engine. No idea what has happened to it after getting rid of it at the 6th year.

        • MrFrugalSpend on 24/05/2025 - 18:29

          Well said. My in laws made the mistake of 'leasing' a French car when they went on a long-term / long service leave holiday to France / Europe.
          We went over shortly after they arrived and the day after they were getting the car for a holiday and to visit.
          It was a brand new car, and it broke down in the first 24 hours. We got stranded at a regional outdoor train station waiting for them to come pick us up after 30 hour flight then train trip to their area on our arrival. As nightfall approached, we made our own way on a series of buses and walking with all our luggage. However it made me start to think the rumours about French cars might be true.

          I think in the end, of the time they were there, they had a loaner little Renaut Clio or something more then their car and it couldn't fit us all in. So we hired a Citroen DS5 which was supposed to be something quite amazing and it was fine, but that was only for like a week and it was also literally brand new so shouldn't even be in question really.

      • djprima on 25/05/2025 - 12:20

        Peugeot 3008 GT with the 2.0 HDi diesel engine is my top choice. Very reliable coupled with the Aisin gearbox and will reach more than 300k kms easily. Stay away from the petrol one

        • nubzy on 25/05/2025 - 13:37

          You’re right. But the petrol really isn’t that bad at all these days (wouldn’t expect it to last as long as the diesel though)I have that engine in my 2015 308, only had to replace timing chain tensioner and turbo diverter valve, the engine still runs as good as new. Use good quality oil like Mobil 1 ESP and run a can of CRC cleaner through at each service.

          There are plenty of ignorant people on here who have no idea about modern French cars. Peugeot have been putting out quality, reliable cars for over a decade now

          • djprima on 25/05/2025 - 14:13

            @nubzy: The way I see it, they help driving down the price of near new Peugeots, and I could snag some bargains 😉

            I test drive new cars and honestly can't believe how they feel less enjoyable and come with fewer features than my 2018. I’m thinking it might be best to hold out for an EV as my next

  • Euphemistic on 22/05/2025 - 21:06
    +1

    If you are buying for predominantly commuting, hold the 3 for another 12months. Save an extra $5-10k, get an EV. Should be quite a few lightly used Atto3 around then.

    • Nalar on 22/05/2025 - 21:58

      There are some around $31k-$35k already

      • Euphemistic on 23/05/2025 - 07:23

        Good point. I just dont see any reason to replace a decent car to anything that isnt an EV at this point in time. 1-3 years will really see the EV used market take off.

        • greater mimic on 24/05/2025 - 20:41

          Also FBT exemption makes them even more affordable

        • Brick Tamland on 25/05/2025 - 18:19

          They pop up under $30k quite frequently too

  • p1 ama on 22/05/2025 - 21:46
    +7

    You already know the CX-5 is the right car for you, so just go out and get it.

    I get that you're scared of getting FOMO from not owning a Euro car, but who cares. You've always been happy with Mazda, stay with Mazda. The CX-5 is a great car, feels a bit like a Mazda 3 on stilts, to be honest.

    Interior is fine - do you have any issues with your Mazda 3 interior? The fancier the interior, the more that can go wrong. More lights, more electronics, more gadgets and gizmos are just more things that you eventually have to fix or replace at some point.

    Tiguan is garbage, definitely avoid. Volvo XC40/60 are both better options than the Tiguan, but offer you nothing over the CX-5.

    On the point of performance, who cares? All of these SUVs with their soft suspension, high centre of gravity, and loose steering will never be performance cars anyway. If you want performance, then do it properly and get a performance car.

  • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 22/05/2025 - 21:56
    -1

    Haval H6

  • ozbargainoid on 23/05/2025 - 10:06
    +1

    The poll numbers look to be right.
    1st choice … Mazda
    2nd choice … Mazda
    3rd choice … daylight.

  • bbinc on 23/05/2025 - 10:29
    +2

    From your list the Mazda is the youngest. The 2023MY (which started in 2022) does have touchscreen, but not when driving. Great feature is the heads-up display. I never look at the dash anymore, it’s all up there on the windscreen. A 2022 Akera should have that. The speed sign reading is very reliable (except is too dumb to know school times). I’ve got the Touring which is a step down and no turbo, I think the Akera has leather?
    The electronic assistance things like speed warning take a bit of fiddling to set how you want, and I find the CarPlay interface a bit fiddly. I don’t find the auto box as smooth as I’d like, but I was very used to a CVT which was smooth as, despite the negs people claim.
    The CX-5 is only boring in that there are so many on the road. It handles well, rides well, and is fuss free. Plenty of punch from the 2.5 and the turbo should add some spirit. I added two things - LED lighting in the boot ((the standard boot light is a joke) and gas lift bonnet struts bought from E-bay and fitted myself.
    If you want real boring go Camry.

    • badarz on 26/05/2025 - 09:07
      +1

      Can confirm even the 2019 Akera has the touchscreen

  • thrillho on 23/05/2025 - 10:58

    If you can stretch a few more $$$ Mazda has EOFY runout deals on CX5s.

    • Powershopz on 23/05/2025 - 23:51
      +1

      Only on the very base models which are garbage and missing a ton of features most users would want.

  • Gesiet on 23/05/2025 - 17:17
    +3

    We currently own a higher-end Volkswagen Tiguan and I would definitely not recommend buying one secondhand, especially if it’s getting close to end of warranty. We had a multitude of issues with ours under warranty, including a gearbox replacement.

    We’re currently in the market for a new car and test drove a Mazda CX 5 Akera turbo. Lovely car, but be mindful that it is a petrol guzzler, and the actual real world consumption figures are significantly higher than it says on the label. We were getting around 13.5 L/100km. Also, the touchscreen is not able to be touched when the car is driving and you have to use this silly wheel to operate it, which is more distracting.

    We are currently deciding between a RAV4 Cruiser, and a Subaru Forester S/STI (the highest model).

    Subaru are bringing out a new model Forester in July, which is even nicer. But in general Subaru is a beautiful car to drive, feels really luxurious, but also really reliable and holds its value.

    We are keen to avoid the headaches that come with Volkswagen. Their service department has not been enjoyable to deal with. And I know I’m not the only one with that kind of experience. And two different mechanics have both told us that they are a nightmare (costly!) once they’re out of warranty and we’ve experienced that with ours already just five weeks out of warranty. We also drove a Volvo XC 40 and while it was a lovely car drive. I’ve also heard similar stories around reliability.

    So in summary if you haven’t already go test drive the top end Forester S or STI and then if you like it look for a secondhand version of that.

  • Dack Smith on 23/05/2025 - 20:55
    -7

    Mazda have a somewhat hazy reputation, better to go with the VW Tiguan, which is a well rated quality SUV.

    • tazmaniak on 23/05/2025 - 23:59
      +3

      That's a wild take. Mazda has a far better reputation than VW. Some of the Mazda diesels weren't great, but everything else is pretty much fine.

  • May4th on 23/05/2025 - 23:18

    you already know the answer. Mazda is the one you know you should get while Volvo/VW are the ones your heart wants

  • BartholemewH on 24/05/2025 - 00:21

    The Volvo looks great, but has the worst reliability. I had a Skoda Superb I loved that never gave me teouble, but somehow VW don't seem to share that reliability, despite shared components. VW servicing can also be expensive. The Mazda wins hands down, provided it is petrol, not diesel.

    • p1 ama on 24/05/2025 - 00:48

      I had a Skoda Superb I loved that never gave me teouble, but somehow VW don't seem to share that reliability, despite shared components. VW servicing can also be expensive.

      It's not that VW is extremely unreliable, it's that when things go wrong, it's difficult and expensive - so much so that maintenance and repairs get neglected, and then snowball into bigger issues.

      The problem with VW is that it's a Toyota-esque brand, with Audi-esque fussiness, reliability and maintenance costs.

    • FlyingMiffy on 24/05/2025 - 10:15
      +1

      Had a Volvo for 5 years and had no issues whatsoever.

    • starburstyellow on 26/05/2025 - 16:37

      What made you say it has worst reliability? Had an XC60 from new for 11 years. 0 issues with the car. Was a D4 model is that means anything.

      • BartholemewH on 26/05/2025 - 17:01

        It is not the 11 year old vehicles I'm referring to. The more recent vehicles, in particular the XC40, are known to have issues. I've known two people that have the current XC90 and have moved them on prematurely.

        • starburstyellow on 26/05/2025 - 17:56
          +1

          Interesting. I moved from the XC60 to the EX30, besides some software querks I would say it was a seamless move. I've test driven an XC40 (when the XC60 was being serviced), still prefer the XC60 over it. Haven't had a go at the XC90 was not interested in such a big car.

  • AustriaBargain on 24/05/2025 - 07:19

    CX5 is the only one you described as "reliable".

  • CocaKoala on 24/05/2025 - 08:02

    Are you one of those people who go around looking for trouble? In case the poll results are not loud and clear to you, just get the Mazda and be done with it.

  • Powershopz on 24/05/2025 - 08:39
    +1

    Where are you finding a 2022 GT35 Akera for $30K? There are only 2 on carsales at $38K and $44K.

    • tazmaniak on 24/05/2025 - 20:09

      Yeah this is vastly optimistic.

    • MondaySleeper on 25/05/2025 - 16:21

      I was about to ask the same

  • Poor Ass on 24/05/2025 - 08:53
    -1

    CX5 is a fat ass car but very bad leg room and boot space compared to RAV4 and CR-V

  • FlyingMiffy on 24/05/2025 - 10:14

    Asking OzBargain for cars will always get you the cheapest A to B option. Go to an actual car forum.

  • ChickenAdobo on 24/05/2025 - 11:00
    -1

    A used Atto 3 2023 can be had for abit more. Petrol is a poverty tax.

    • Brick Tamland on 25/05/2025 - 18:21
      +1

      U can get them under $30k easy. Depreciation is kicking in

  • UFO on 24/05/2025 - 11:23
    +2

    Ex Volvo owner here… my god do not buy a Volvo! Parts and servicing cost is the highest I've ever had in a car, and non-stop problems/reliability issues.
    It may be a 'safe' car, but you'll pay through the nose for that perceived safety.

    Conversely I've rented on many occasions a CX5 for work when travelling. Good build quality and a very pleasant driving experience. I think for $30k I'd also seriously consider the MG4 EV, but out of that list you've given the CX5 is miles ahead of the other two.

  • UltimateAI on 24/05/2025 - 11:59

    Purchased a CX-5 and MG4 last year (very different cars) entire family (including myself) prefer to drive the MG4. Probably because it’s an EV. So all I will say is consider an EV (any brand) you won’t regret it.
    I just use the included charger, no issues with day trips north of Newcastle from Sydney (never fast charged, apart from testing) all home charging.
    The convenience is out of this world.

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