Neighbour has a 2018 1.2 VX Grandland. For as long as I’ve known him he has driven Vauxhalls with at least 3 previous Zafiras I remember. He is fed up with the oil consumption of the car which I believe is an inherent problem on these engines and had lost confidence in it.
His wife has a Fiesta 1.0 Ecotec that has had to have the engine replaced due to the inherent problems with those engines which resulted in a hole being punched through it. I believe both of these engines are wet belts as are many engines now on the market.
So he wants SUV type seating position, ideally would move down size to Mokka but he is absolutely paranoid (in many ways) about getting another engine that will give similar type issues. I believe that 1.2 engine is used in many cars across many manufacturers?
My immediate thought are the VAG vehicles but I know they also have some low power Turbo engines? His son has a Dacia Duster that he likes and I am wondering what engines out there nowadays are seen as being least problematic?
My mate has a Mazda CX3 which I’m sure comes with an old style 2.0 petrol non turbo engine that seems to be well regarded?
What about Kias? MGs? Mate would like the security of a long warranty as well?
Appreciate any thoughts.
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