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Which small or medium sized car?

Trying to decide on what auto to buy. Husband no longer able to drive. I want reasonable acceleration and decent safety features. I drive mainly in busy London suburbs and on the M25.

Asked on 18 July 2012 by Jules

Answered by Honest John
Note makes sense, but Activa more sensible than Tekna. Yaris hybrid makes sense. Honda Jazz CVT-7 makes sense. Toyota Verso S Multidriver S makes sense.

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