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
The MG ZS EV offers a lot for the money in the electric car world, with good interior space, a big boot and plenty of standard equipment. The thing to remember, though, is that more expensive electric cars, such as the Nissan Leaf and Kia e-Niro, are generally better to drive and, thanks to better resale values, might not cost you that much more in the long run.
Pros Lot of room for passengers Big boot Well equipped
Cos Poor predicted resale values Limited steering wheel adjustment Not that comfortable or good to drive
The MG ZS EV could be a surprise hit thanks to its powerful motor, excellent practicality and bargain price
Pros An affordable EV Improved drive Practical
Cos Cheap interior feel Wallowy handling No companion app
PROS Low list price and good finance options Usable electric range and performance Seven-year warranty, five-star safety rating Practicality unaffected by EV conversion
CONS Less range than key rivals It’s not quite as cheap as we had hoped Low-rent interior Not exciting to drive
