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Which small automatic car has low road tax?
I currently drive a Ford Fiesta Duratec dual auto/manual. Both my husband and I like this model and we are looking to renew this year. Unfortunately this model is not now being produced. Could you recommend a small auto car that incurs low road fund tax? It does not have to be a Ford as their smallest Fiesta auto is 1600cc. I am in my early 70s.
Asked on 2 March 2013 by CH, Ockendon
Answered by
Honest John
Skoda does a Citigo ASG from £8140, but there has been some criticism of the automated manual in this. SEAT Mii and Volkswagen Up ASGs are the same, but slightly more expensive. Citroen still lists a C1 VTR+ (high spec) EGS for £10,490. All under 110g/km so £20 tax. There's the Hyundai i10 1.2 4-speed auto, but £100 tax. There’s a Suzuki Alto 1.0 auto and a Suzuki Splash 1.2 auto, but the best of the lot is a Toyota Yaris hybrid CVT. Free tax, but £15,000 to buy. A Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost Powershift is on the way, but not here yet.
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