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Can you recommend an automatic car with low emissions for £20,000?

I am looking to buy a new car with automatic transmission, and wish to stay below the 120G/km CO2 limit. I have a budget of £20,000 in mind, and performance is not that important. I know about the Toyota Prius - could you please recommend some more?

Asked on 27 July 2010 by rushhour

Answered by Honest John
The Toyota Auris hybrid, Honda Insight, Honda Civic hybrid (but not recommended) and Citroen C4 1.6HDI EGS.
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