Yup. Stay away from the auto version of that car. It's so slow. You'd probably be better off with a Kia Rio Auto or something similar.
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Yup. Stay away from the auto version of that car. It's so slow. You'd probably be better off with a Kia Rio Auto or something similar.
Same engine, same four speed auto surely?
FiestaST
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Slightly better suggestion the auto Rio but still not the A-game.
B-Segment best Auto are; in no particular order:
- 2
- Fiesta
- Polo (pricey though)
Yep. The auto box in the Rio isn't great, but it's somewhat better than the cheap auto boxes they put in the Hyundai's. I drove one recently, was horrid.
I think out of that list, it would have to be the Fiesta. Polo is a little expensive, although it does have DSG, but the Fiesta would be more bang for buck there.
ahoudet
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Same or similar gearboxes
The Cerato is a 5 speed auto if I'm not mistaken, and decent from what I've heard/read.
ahoudet
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Good to know
Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
If connected to a decent engine there is nothing wrong with a 4-speed auto, the long gears makes for less shifting. Downside is fuel economy and the fact that they are rather old school.
Ah, I was talking about an older one; the 2011 model was quite reasonably priced.
Ours is quite decent. Not a speed demon, but very convenient in traffic and as a runabout. I'd be quite happy to drive it day-to-day.
Something to note is that this is going to be my first car. I've driven a few others but that was just to learn. I guess this means I'm looking for something that should be easy to handle as well as if I bang it up, it won't cost me a fortune to fix up. Does that change any of the recommendations thus far, also what's my best bet if I reduce my budget to 120k, is there a 6-speed auto that I can get?
iamtheotherstig
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Hi all, wonder if I can join/hijack this thread? Also looking for an Auto, preferably SUV or something easy to get into/out of - having hip replacement surgery soon (long story).
Budget is 100k. Any advice?
Budget is 100k. Any advice?
ahoudet
Expert Member
Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage?