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Could you suggest a small, comfortable car with wide-opening doors?

I need a small, easy to drive car for my parents. They have severe back problems and need soft suspension and, ideally, wide opening doors. If it was economical that would be better - but comfort is more important. Money is no object.

Asked on 18 May 2017 by Beverley Nash

Answered by Honest John
It struck me years ago that the Mitsubishi Colt three-door was very good in this respect, which you can see in the pictures here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/mitsubishi/mitsubi.../ Others include the Ford B-Max because the whole side opens up, but needs to be on the smallest wheel size with deepest profile 185/60 R15 tyres: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/ford/ford-b-max-20.../

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