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Q&A: Affordable small SUVs with self-park systems?

Need a car that parks itself? Here are five compact models that offer a helping hand.



Hi there - my Mum who is closing in on 80 years is wanting to downsize from her mid-2000s Honda CR-V to something more compact - but we are looking for a compact SUV with park assist and all the modern safety tech. What can you suggest? Many thanks, Justin


Kez Casey

Hi Justin,

Among compact SUVs with automated park assist systems (either as standard or an option pack) are the Volkswagen T-Cross, Peugeot 2008 GT Line (standard)Renault Captur, Ford Puma and the Skoda Kamiq.

In the hopes of making it easier for your mother, I've selected systems that have an automated steering function, to take the hassle out of maneuvering into tricky spaces.

Hope that helps!

Kez


Volkswagen T-Cross

Price: From $28,390 before on-road costs

Dimensions: 4108mm long x 1760mm wide x 1583mm high

Park assist? Yes – it's standard on the top-spec 85TSI Style grade, and optional on the entry-level 85TSI Life grade with the Driver Assistance package, which costs $1200.

Standard safety tech (from base model): Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), multi-collision brake, brake assist, blind-spot monitor, rear traffic alert, lane-keep assist, lane departure warning, distance warning display, driver fatigue detection, front brake assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring and manoeuvre braking, front and rear optical parking cameras, front and rear parking sensors, and six airbags.


Peugeot 2008

Price: From $34,990 before on-road costs

Dimensions: 4300mm long x 1770mm wide x 1550mm high

Park assist? Yes, but it's only available on the top-spec GT Sport grade, which features it as standard.

Standard safety tech (from base model):  AEB, ABS, cruise control, active lane departure warning, speed-sign recognition, rear park sensors, active lane keeping assistance, hill assist descent control and speed limit recognition.


Renault Captur

Price: From $28,190 before on-road costs

Dimensions: 4227mm long x 1797mm wide x 1567mm high

Park assist?  Yes, the 'Easy Park Assist hands-free parking system' is available as part of the $2000 'Easy Life' option package, which is only available on the top-spec Intens grade (from $35,790 plus on-road costs).

Standard safety tech (from base model): ABS, AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, traffic-sign recognition, cruise control (with a speed limiter) and six airbags.


Ford Puma

Price: From $29,990 before on-road costs

Dimensions: 4186mm long x 1805mm wide x 1550mm high

Park assist? Yes, semi-automated self-parking is available as part of the optional Park Pack for $1500, which is available across all specification grades.

Standard safety tech (from base model): AEB with pedestrian detection, ABS, lane-keeping aid with lane-departure warning, rear parking sensors, cruise control, forward collision alert and six airbags.


Skoda Kamiq

Price: From $27,990 drive-away

Dimensions: 4241 mm long x 1793 mm wide x 1531mm high

Park assist? Yes, Skoda's 'Park Assist' system is available with the optional $4100 Driver Support Pack on the entry-level Kamiq, or with the optional $4300 Travel Pack on the Monte Carlo but comes standard of the fully-loaded Kamiq Limited Edition (both from $36,990 drive-away).

Standard safety tech (from base model): Front braking assist with city emergency brake, lane-keep assist, ABS, rain braking system, multi-collision braking, rear-view camera, rear parking sensors, rear manoeuvre braking assist, driver fatigue detection, and seven airbags.


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Kez Casey

Kez Casey migrated from behind spare parts counters to writing about cars over ten years ago. Raised by a family of automotive workers, Kez grew up in workshops and panel shops before making the switch to reviews and road tests for The Motor Report, Drive and CarAdvice.

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