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Recommend an estate

Would you please recommed and estate car that is comfortable over long distances, has good boot storage, and is economical? (Petrol engine).

Asked on 31 May 2011 by Verdonrob

Answered by Honest John
Mondeo 1.6 SCTi Ecoboost. EC figure 44.1mpg combines, but realistically more like 40mpg.
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