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Can you recommend a sensible car with high seats and lots of legroom in the rear?
I have a Renault Kangoo Expression, which we needed for my recently deceased partner in order to get a mobility scooter on a hoist in the back. It is just one year old with a trade value of £6,000, I am told (for probate purposes). I would like to change it for a more sensible car for a lady, but still would like higher seats and plenty of legroom in the back seats for my tall friends. Can you suggest a saloon (which I prefer) or hatchback, and would it be more economical to go back to a manual rather than automatic? Hopefully, I could add around £5,000/£6,000 to the Renault.
Asked on 16 June 2011 by NK, via email

I'd look very seriously at the cheerful new KIA Picanto 1.2, as video tested here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/kia/kia-picanto-ii.../?
Obviously, automatic will not be as economical as manual. But the car is at least available with an autobox. The most sensible spec is the Picanto 2 1.25 ISG £10,195.
Obviously, automatic will not be as economical as manual. But the car is at least available with an autobox. The most sensible spec is the Picanto 2 1.25 ISG £10,195.
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