

It’s built on the same platform though it’s a size smaller overall, so it’s sensibly compact and not too tall, so it’s wieldy around town yet has the high driving position you desire. Need a bit more space? If you liked your Karoq, try the Seat Arona. It isn’t quite such good value as the MG – your budget gets you a 2018 SE-L Nav with 30,000 miles, less equipment and no warranty to speak of – but what you’re paying for is quality. Mazda has a good reputation for reliability, too, while its 2.0-litre engine provides plenty of low-down shove. If that doesn’t appeal, what about a Mazda CX-3? If you can live with its cramped back seats and small boot, it’s one of the sweetest small SUVs to drive, with a classy, well built interior. That, combined with the ZS’s rather cheap-feeling interior, is the only real note of caution. Beyond that MG’s longer-term reliability is still a bit of an unknown. Given the ZS had a seven-year warranty when new, that gives another four years of worry-free motoring, assuming the car has been serviced in accordance with manufacturer standards. These little SUVs have made quite the splash thanks to their incredible value, and that holds true as a second-hand buy your money buys a three-year-old Exclusive version with all the equipment and a zippy 1.0-litre turbo engine, with only 20,000 miles. What would you suggest?Īt this price, it’s hard to ignore the attractions of an MG ZS. For my very low mileage I feel that a used petrol model would fit the bill, with a budget of £15,000. I do not need a vehicle as large as the Karoq, but would like to retain its ease of access and the higher driving position. Due to disability I need an automatic car to replace my manual-gearbox Skoda Karoq.
