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What should I replace my Mondeo IV petrol estate with?
I want to replace my 2009 Ford Mondeo IV petrol estate.
Among my requirements are: good reliability, reasonable economy and preferably low emissions; comfortable, supportive seats; a boot that can easily carry at least one set of golf clubs and a trolley under its load cover; a spare wheel; towing capability for 1,500kg caravan; reasonable room for rear passengers; no bigger than my Mondeo.
I do low annual mileage and most of my journeys are short.
Hatchbacks, saloon or SUV suggestions welcome.
Among my requirements are: good reliability, reasonable economy and preferably low emissions; comfortable, supportive seats; a boot that can easily carry at least one set of golf clubs and a trolley under its load cover; a spare wheel; towing capability for 1,500kg caravan; reasonable room for rear passengers; no bigger than my Mondeo.
I do low annual mileage and most of my journeys are short.
Hatchbacks, saloon or SUV suggestions welcome.
Asked on 22 November 2021 by estateagent
Answered by
Russell Campbell
I'd recommend you have a look at the Toyota RAV4 hybrid.
Toyota's reliability is the best in the business and the RAV4's hybrid engine means it's surprisingly good on fuel – there's no need to plug it in so it's also very convenient – and is perfect for the sort of short journeys you do, the type that will cause problems for modern diesels. Emissions are also very low for a mid-sized SUV.
All models come with firm and supportive seats that are electrically adjustable (including lumbar) and heated. The RAV4 has a 520 litre boot and a 1.5m interior width – so it should be fine for golf and the car tows up to 1500kg. It's actually 2cm shorter than your Mondeo but has plenty of legroom and its raised ride height means you can slide onto your seat rather than dropping into it.
A Spare wheel is standard so long as you don't specify the premium pack or the panoramic roof.
The Toyota might not have the premium badge, but it feels like a premium car – like a Lexus with less of the flashiness – it's very quiet and comfortable, and feels extremely solid. I doubt you'd be disappointed.
Toyota's reliability is the best in the business and the RAV4's hybrid engine means it's surprisingly good on fuel – there's no need to plug it in so it's also very convenient – and is perfect for the sort of short journeys you do, the type that will cause problems for modern diesels. Emissions are also very low for a mid-sized SUV.
All models come with firm and supportive seats that are electrically adjustable (including lumbar) and heated. The RAV4 has a 520 litre boot and a 1.5m interior width – so it should be fine for golf and the car tows up to 1500kg. It's actually 2cm shorter than your Mondeo but has plenty of legroom and its raised ride height means you can slide onto your seat rather than dropping into it.
A Spare wheel is standard so long as you don't specify the premium pack or the panoramic roof.
The Toyota might not have the premium badge, but it feels like a premium car – like a Lexus with less of the flashiness – it's very quiet and comfortable, and feels extremely solid. I doubt you'd be disappointed.
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