Ford Fusion replacement?

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Ford Fusion replacement?

My disabled aunt wishes to replace her 2004 automatic Ford Fusion with a new car. She basically wants the same again, but with more power as her car is the gutless 1.4 auto. She likes the Fusion because of its size for fitting her folded wheelchair into the boot. I have told her to look at the Ford B-Max and Nissan Note but she does not like them. Can you think of any other replacements?

Asked on 29 October 2013 by obelix54

Answered by Honest John

KIA Venga auto or Hyundai ix20 auto or Honda Jazz auto (new Jazz apparently delayed in the UK until 2014). Or maybe a Peugeot 2008 EGS or Renault Captur EDC, but she might not like the automated manual gearchange of the 2008 even though it is essentially the same system as used in the 2004 Fusion 'Durashift'. Could also consider a current Fiesta 1.6 auto, if not too low down.

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