Looking for a 'Green' Semi/Automatic!

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Sun 14 Feb 2010 03:19
Looking for a 'Green' Semi/Automatic! - WB
Hi!

After scouring pretty much every car dealers website looking for probably the most awkward list of features you will find and failing ive come here so hopefully some kind person could point me in the direction of a car that has the following features:

120g/km or below co2 emmisions - cheap road tax
Automatic/Semi-Automatic Transmission - what can i say? im too lazy to change gears :D
Relatively Punchy - I hate cars with 0-60 in forever
Good MPG - Dont you hate putting a full days pay cheque in your car weekly!

It would be nice if i could get it with:

5 Door
Arm Rest
Keyless Entry

Im open to any make/model and price so does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks,
Warren
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Sun 14 Feb 2010 07:49
Looking for a 'Green' Semi/Automatic! - andyfr
I'm sure the new Polo is going to be available with (IIRC) a 7 speed DSG gearbox. That may well sort your first five criteria, not sure about the final two though.
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Sun 14 Feb 2010 08:00
Looking for a 'Green' Semi/Automatic! - gordonbennet
Toyota Prius, lovely drive too.
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Sun 14 Feb 2010 08:50
Looking for a 'Green' Semi/Automatic! - Falkirk Bairn
What's the budget?

Motorpoint have a few old model Priuses / Priusi @ £13K with 6k on the clock.
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Sun 14 Feb 2010 10:20
Looking for a 'Green' Semi/Automatic! - scrapmetal
Nissan Note.
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Mon 15 Feb 2010 10:02
Looking for a 'Green' Semi/Automatic! - BigJohnD
Citroen C4 1.6HDi EGS 5 door.
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Mon 15 Feb 2010 10:18
Looking for a 'Green' Semi/Automatic! - Sofa Spud
I was going to suggest the Toyota Prius too. I haven't driven one but most people who have done seem to like them.

Most conventional automatics use more fuel than their manual equivalent, whereas the Prius, being a petrol-electric hybrid with regenerative braking, uses less fuel than an equivalent manual car in most circumstances (although there isn't a manual version or the Pruis for making a direct comparison).

Edited by Sofa Spud on 15/02/2010 at 10:18

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Mon 15 Feb 2010 11:21
Looking for a 'Green' Semi/Automatic! - perro
How about the Honda Insight ~ www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=1415
Dunno if they come in green, but they look quite nice in white :)
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Mon 15 Feb 2010 13:32
Looking for a 'Green' Semi/Automatic! - daveyjp
Read the spec perro!

"Relatively Punchy - I hate cars with 0-60 in forever"

That's the Insight gone. One thing it isn't is quick.


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Mon 15 Feb 2010 14:41
Looking for a 'Green' Semi/Automatic! - perro
>>> "Relatively Punchy - I hate cars with 0-60 in forever" <<<

No bueno then davey ... oh well (as Fleetwood Mac would say) - I'm sure they'll evolve :)
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Mon 15 Feb 2010 20:05
Looking for a 'Green' Semi/Automatic! - Bagpuss
Would also suggest the Prius. I've not driven the new one but I surprised myself by liking the old one. Alternatively a Golf BlueMotion.
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