Which family MPV, and which fuel?

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Which family MPV, and which fuel?

We are looking to buy a family MPV and are considering the Peugeot 5008 or the Citroen Grand Picasso. The car will be used for general running around in the city and also taken 20 miles 3 times a week on national speed limit roads, plus longer distances for family holidays etc.

The majority of these cars seem to be diesels. Would our usage be sufficient to minimise the clogging up of the DPF? Or would we be advised to look for a petrol car?

Asked on 25 August 2012 by axxxj

Answered by Honest John

To be sure you'll probably be better off with the less spacious Toyota Verso 1.8i Valvematic (which is at its best with the Multidrive S CVT automatic transmission).

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