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I am hoping to change my car. I drive a 1.2 V.W. Polo and am looking for a new car similar to this. I only drive short distances i.e. around town and journeys of no more than 100 miles infrequently. The exception might be a U.K. holiday. Obviously, I want an efficient car, comfortable with 5 door (hatchback), and air conditioning. Music, satnav, Bluetooth are of no interest to me.

Asked on 21 November 2009 by

Answered by Honest John

Hyundai i10 1.2, Suzuki Splash 1.2, Vauxhall Agila 1.2, Suzuki Swift 1.3 or 1.5, Mazda 3 1.3 TS2, Toyota Yaris 1.33, Honda Jazz 1.2 or 1.4, new VW Polo 1.2TSI. All very good. All with four cylinder (rather than 3 cylinder) chain cam engines. (The standard Polo 1.2 remains 3 cylinder.)

Tags: buying new cars small cars

Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

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