Help me choose my next car (NZ) – Civic RS, C-HR Hybrid, ASX Black, Tucson Elite or Octavia RS245?
Hi everyone,
I'm based in Wellington, New Zealand, and I'm looking to buy a car with a budget of around NZ$25,000–27,000. It'll be my daily driver with a mix of city commuting and occasional road trips. Reliability is important, but I also want something that's enjoyable to drive and has modern features.
These are the cars I'm considering:
- 2020 Honda Civic RS Sensing
NZ New
1.5L turbo
~61,000 km
Honda Sensing (ACC, Lane Keep, etc.)
Around NZ$28k
- 2018 Toyota C-HR Hybrid
Around 86,000 km
Hybrid
Great fuel economy
Around NZ$25k
- 2021 Mitsubishi ASX Black Edition
Around 50–60k km
Panoramic glass roof
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
FWD
Around NZ$25k
- 2019 Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Elite AWD
NZ New
56,000 km
AWD
1.6 turbo
Leather, heated seats, adaptive cruise
Around NZ$25k
- 2019 Skoda Octavia RS245
2.0L turbo (180 kW)
DSG
Around 98,000 km
Around NZ$22k
My priorities (in order) are:
Reliability
Reasonable maintenance costs
Features and comfort
Driving enjoyment
Fuel economy
Resale value
I'm open to either an SUV or a sedan/hatchback, so body style isn't a deciding factor.
For those who've owned or driven any of these:
Which one would you buy and why?
Are there any common issues I should watch out for?