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Cars that would fit in garage

I am looking to buy a new / nearly new car but am limited by what will fit into my garage. I drive approx. 75/ 80 miles per week on average (within London) to and from work / to the shops , with at least 1 long trip (London to Edinburgh) per year.

I need to be able to fit 4 adults routinely in to the car with ease of access a priority - 2 of the adults being my elderly parents. Space/ leg room in the rear of the cabin important, with my husband and father both being over 6 foot.

My current car a 56 Honda Jazz fits into the garage with the side mirrors folded (electric folding mirrors are a must) but with limited room to spare.
I have looked at a couple of cars in the last few months and did test drive a Hyundai i20x, the salesman tried to get the car into said garage but gave up.

I would be happy with a new car with a long warranty or a nearly new, with budget being around £15k maximum , but to date haven't found the right car that actually fits into garage and would fit 4 adults in comfort.

Asked on 20 January 2014 by tringovitch

Answered by Honest John
The narrowest new cars with decent legroom are the Skoda Rapid, Skoda Rapid Spaceback and SEAT Toledo. The Spaceback had the roomiest back seats: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/skoda/skoda-rapid-.../
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