Currently driving a Honda HRV and after 10,000 miles very satisfied with its performance to date, in both comfort and economy (55-57 mpg) My only fly in the ointment is the satnav which is a white, grey and occasionally green, abomination. Roads disappear once you increase the size of the area covered, so it looks as though you are travelling through a field. Better in a built up area, but not much use if you live in the country. The satnav only previous vehicle, a Peugeot 2008, was far superior.

Have not yet taken any steps to check out the latest Honda SUV hybrid, but looking online there is a confusing mix of recommendations for alternatives. In our seventies, doing a mixture of mainly local and occasional longer journeys, about 8-10,000 miles per year. Comfort over performance; economy with some style. Any other vehicles you recommend that we should be looking with an upper price limit of £35-40,000