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 2019 Nissan Kicks’ expressive styling masks its economy-car bones.
Pros Intriguing style Standard automatic emergency braking Decent fuel economy Good space utilization inside
Cons Cheap bits show through Tiring highway cruiser Styling not for everyone Higher price this year
Nissan hasn't changed anything on its smallest crossover for 2019. The Kicks was all-new for 2018 and replaced the quirky Juke.
Pros Wonderfully efficient powertrain, Costco-size cargo space, charming design.
Cons Slow in our testing, driver-assistance features limited to the basics, warranty is nothing special.
It's slightly less powerful than last year.The 2019 Nissan Kicks comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.
Pros High fuel economy estimates Larger-than-average cargo capacity Inexpensive compared to rivals
Cons Leisurely acceleration All-wheel drive isn't available Missing a few desirable features
