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Best £16,000 hatchback for comfort and fuel economy?
I am looking for a petrol automatic five-door hatchback that is not a crossover, too large or firm riding. The car must be comfortable, well-equipped, reasonably economical, reliable and ULEZ-compliant.
Are you able to recommend suggestions with a maximum budget 0f £16,000?
Are you able to recommend suggestions with a maximum budget 0f £16,000?
Asked on 20 December 2022 by S Murray
Answered by
Dan Powell
My recommendation would be the latest Toyota Corolla. It's generously equipped as standard with most versions getting touchscreen navigation, heated front seats and LED headlights. The Corolla also has an excellent reputation for reliability, while the 1.8 Hybrid model will return 60+mpg.
For our Toyota Corolla review, see: www.honestjohn.co.uk/toyota/corolla/
For our Toyota Corolla review, see: www.honestjohn.co.uk/toyota/corolla/
Real MPG enables you to register the fuel economy you are actually getting against your make and model of car, its engine and type of transmission.
Every time you enter an average consumption figure against your car, the overall average automatically adjusts to reflect it.
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