Can you recommend a safe, economical automatic car with high seats and easy access?

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Can you recommend a safe, economical automatic car with high seats and easy access?

My wife and I are looking to change our Subaru Forester for a smaller car. We are both in our 70's so our criteria are: Safety and economy; comfortable high seats and ease of getting in and out; automatic transmission.

Asked on 6 February 2012 by CC, Ilkley

Answered by Honest John

KIA Venga 1.6 automatic, Hyundai ix20 1.6 auto, Toyota Verso S 1.3 Multidrive S.

Tags: automatics economy high seating position safety ease of access

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