Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Honda CR-V or Lexus RX - which would you choose?

I have a 5-year-old Audi Q5 and the fuel costs and servicing are ridiculous. It was £2300 for a recent service and two days later the turbo unit packed in and had to be replaced at a further £2100. I’ve had enough and also find Audi garages extremely unhelpful. I'm considering a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV but have also been recommended Honda CR-V and a Lexus RX. What are your thoughts?

Asked on 5 July 2021 by Simon Glendenning

Answered by Russell Campbell
If you value customer service, I would go with the Lexus. Lexus dealers have an excellent reputation for customer care and Lexus cars consistently top reliability surveys. You'll find the Lexus RX gets closer to the posh cabin feel of your Audi than either the Honda or Mitsubishi and Lexus cars come with lots of kit as standard, they have very comfortable seats and great stereos. Parts are not the cheapest, but that's true of any Japanese model.

If you value cheap running costs, have somewhere to charge the car and do lots of short commutes, the Mitsubishi could save you a lot of money on petrol, although that's the only reason I would choose it.

The Honda, meanwhile, is the most practical of the lot and should also be very reliable, but it's a bit stodgy to drive and you need a degree in computer science to operate the infotainment. As always with these things, it is best to try the cars for yourself before you make a decision.
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