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Can you suggest a replacement for my BMW 430i?

I currently drive a BMW 430i. I love the car but want to replace it with a performance hatchback with a good-sized boot and excellent road handling. As a minimum, it must cover 0-62mph in less than seven seconds and return at least 33mpg.

I like the new Honda Civic but it looks like most models will be hybrids with reduced boot size. Would the new Civic Type R suit my needs?

Asked on 25 May 2022 by Leicester Stig

Answered by Andrew Brady
We're yet to drive the new Honda Civic Type R. Many people do drive older Civic Type R models every day and find them a good compromise between performance and useability. It comes down to your requirements and tastes, though – personally, I'd much rather have something a little softer and more upmarket like your BMW 430i.

Have you considered a Skoda Octavia vRS? It's a very practical hot hatch with a big boot and impressive performance. It'll probably be a bit more comfortable day-to-day than the Civic, too.

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