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What's the best small SUV with a comfortable ride quality?
My wife and I (both in our mid-eighties) have a 10-year-old petrol Nissan Qashqai CVT auto in which we drive about 6,000 miles per year. We particularly value the high driving position making getting in and out easy and the automatic transmission.
We are thinking of replacing the car with something that matches the above key requirements. Ten years ago the main competitors did not have petrol automatic and certainly not hybrid which we would now consider. We would welcome your suggestions.
We are thinking of replacing the car with something that matches the above key requirements. Ten years ago the main competitors did not have petrol automatic and certainly not hybrid which we would now consider. We would welcome your suggestions.
Asked on 7 September 2022 by John O Sparrow
Answered by
Andrew Brady
We'd recommend the Toyota Yaris Cross. It's slightly smaller than your Qashqai (although the latest Qashqai has grown in size) but it sounds ideal for your requirements with a high driving position and an efficient (and reliable) hybrid powertrain. If you'd prefer a bigger family SUV, take a look at the latest Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage. They're two of our favourite SUVs and both available with hybrid power.
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