Rugged, practical and well equipped, the Dacia Logan MCV Stepway has many talents.
Pros Looks suitably tough Lots of equipment Very practical
Cons Only two engines No four-wheel-drive option Not as good value as regular Logan
The Dacia Logan MCV (standing for Maximum Capacity Vehicle) isn’t just the cheapest estate car on sale in the UK – it’s one of the cheapest cars, period, beaten out only by its closely-related sibling, the Dacia Sandero.
Pros Cavernous load area Cheap to buy Efficient engines Should prove dependable
Cons Cost-cutting touches are very annoying Driving dynamics below par Not worth the extra money over standard Logan MCV No Dacia is truly desirable
Capable of over 50mpg, the Hyundai Kona Hybrid is the pick of the range if your budget doesn't stretch to the fully electric Kona.
PROS Cheap to run Plenty of equipment Clear infotainment setup
CONS Small boot Sluggish acceleration Optional safety features
Three trim levels will be available for the Korean petrol-electric SUV in Great Britain, though we're still waiting for the new model to be confirmed for Australia.In the UK, the Kona Hybrid will be offered in three trim levels – SE, Premium and Premium SE. All versions team a 1.6-litre direct-injection 'GDi' four-cylinder petrol engine with a 32kW/170Nm electric motor and 1.56kWh battery, quoting system outputs of 103.7kW (@5700rpm) and 265Nm (@4000rpm).Hyundai claims the front-driven hybrid crossover will accelerate from 0-100 in 11.2 seconds (11.6 for Premium and Premium SE), and hit a top speed of 115mph (185km/h).
