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What cars have a high driving position?

I'm looking for a car to replace my 2005 Ford Focus and was thinking of a 2008 onwards BMW 5 Series. My other half would like something with a higher driving position. What would you suggest?

Asked on 27 February 2017 by JT0891

Answered by Honest John
A Ford C-Max, Peugeot 2008, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 Picasso, Suzuki Vitara, Ssangyong Tivoli, KIA Niro, and that's only scratching at the surface of your choices.
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