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Can you recommend a short estate car with a flat load space?

We currently have a Peugeot 207 SW but reliability is making us think that it's time for a change. We prefer to have a short estate car with a flat load space and don't want to go any longer than the 207 SW (4,164mm), if possible. What do you recommend?

Asked on 24 November 2021 by Lance Parsons

Answered by Andrew Brady
Until recently, the Skoda Fabia Estate would have been a good option. It was one of the only small estate cars on the market and was very versatile for its size. The new model isn't available as an estate (there aren't plans to introduce one, either) – but there are still some pre-registered examples of the old car in showrooms. You might be able to bag a good deal if you're quick. Alternatively, we'd recommend a Honda Jazz. It's a very practical little car, slightly shorter in length than your 207 SW. It's likely to be very reliable while its hybrid engine setup means it ought to be cheap to run.
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