Can you suggest a replacement for our Smart Car?

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Can you suggest a replacement for our Smart Car?

I want to exchange my 2004 Smart Fortwo for a similar small car, predominately used for short in-town journeys. We have another car for longer trips when three or more seats are needed. It needs upright seating to cater for my husband's back problem and I am hoping for better mpg than the Smart, but accept my figure will be nowhere near published consumption. Could you recommend two or three alternatives?

Asked on 2 November 2012 by AK, Scarborough

Answered by Honest John

I suggest the Toyota IQ 1.0-litre. Its emissions are 99g/km so it's road tax exempt, and also London Congestion Charge exempt once registered. Alternatively, a KIA Picanto 1.25 ISG or a Hyundai i10 Blue.

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