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What should we buy to replace our Toyota Auris?
I am about to part exchange my 2012 Toyota Auris and can't decide what to go for. The car has been almost faultless in the eight years I have owned it and I will miss it but my wife wants something more modern. Top of the requirement list is reliability and safety. We can spend perhaps £15,000 or so.
Should I go for a medium SUV which would have better all round vision and perhaps easier access as we are both pensioners? We prefer diesel engines but can't have one as we only do a small mileage and would have DPF problems.
We have a reasonable relationship with our local Toyota dealer but their range doesn't seem to offer something suitable. I read the the newer Auris is lower than ours which might make getting in and out of it more difficult
What would you suggest as a replacement? We don't want a hybrid.
Should I go for a medium SUV which would have better all round vision and perhaps easier access as we are both pensioners? We prefer diesel engines but can't have one as we only do a small mileage and would have DPF problems.
We have a reasonable relationship with our local Toyota dealer but their range doesn't seem to offer something suitable. I read the the newer Auris is lower than ours which might make getting in and out of it more difficult
What would you suggest as a replacement? We don't want a hybrid.
Asked on 7 February 2022 by
Answered by
Russell Campbell
I would encourage you to try the new Toyota Corolla – the Auris replacement is available for £15,000 or less. It is a hybrid – so I'm playing devil's advocate, here – but it does get great fuel economy, is safe and reliable. It also has a taller driving position than most hatchbacks.
The Toyota CH-R is also worth a look. It'll come in around the top of your budget but the 1.2-litre petrol models are less popular than the hybrids and you should be able to get a nice example for less than £15,000. The CH-R has a raised ride height and will about match your Auris for interior space. It's also very reliable and won't cost much to run. Links to both cars' reviews below:
Corolla: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/toyota/corolla-2019/
C-HR: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/toyota/c-hr-2016/
The Toyota CH-R is also worth a look. It'll come in around the top of your budget but the 1.2-litre petrol models are less popular than the hybrids and you should be able to get a nice example for less than £15,000. The CH-R has a raised ride height and will about match your Auris for interior space. It's also very reliable and won't cost much to run. Links to both cars' reviews below:
Corolla: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/toyota/corolla-2019/
C-HR: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/toyota/c-hr-2016/
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