Which small family car for motorway miles?

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Which small family car for motorway miles?

My wife drives 110 miles on a motorway each day 4 times every week. My budget is up to £21000. Which car do you recommend for a family of four (I have two children 6 and 5 years old)?

Asked on 20 April 2013 by Theomav

Answered by Honest John

I'd go for a Honda Civic 1.6iDETC ES, or a Hyundai i30 or KIA cee'd 1.6CRDI ST.

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Dear Honest John,

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