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Can you recommend a 4-door automatic car with enough room for a wheelchair?

We are using a Citroen Xsara Picasso but I have just had a right hip change and the next one is due later. My wife has rheumatoid arthritis and cannot drive a manual, but is happy with an automatic. Our needs are for a 4-door automatic with enough room to put a fold-up wheelchair in the back. I specify 4-door because I don't want the front seat settings changed every time we let someone in the back. Can you advise please?

Asked on 3 July 2010 by classjazz

Answered by Honest John
There was a Xsara Picasso 2.0 4-speed auto. It was quite good.
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