You recently commented on driving your Father's Auris hybrid, and I think I remember your remarking on the smoothness of the autobox. We currently run a BMW 3 Series and a V5 Golf, which is getting a little long in the tooth. As we move towards middle age we are getting to the point where we might manage with only one car, and in any event, at 83, I am probably prone to drive in a somewhat less enthusiastic manner these days so "grunt" becomes a little less important. With this tiny sketch of our situation would you think the Auris a sensible choice? There is also the additional benefit of being free from the London Congestion Tax (we live in the suburbs).