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I have had a Toyota Yaris Verso for eight years, but it was discontinued about three years ago. It has proved to be the perfect car with a Tardis like ability to hold so much within it, low rear loading to take an invalid scooter and easy to drive, with a full automatic drive, etc. etc. I know that there is a replacement, the Ractis, but it is not sold outside of Japan/Singapore. Is there a satisfactory replacement (full automatic) with a similar body size and high seating, (not a seven-seater), from another carmaker?

Asked on 12 March 2010 by A.M., Poringland

Answered by Honest John
Neither the Toyota Ractis nor the Honda Freed are imported to the UK. One alternative is a Citroen Nemo Multispace/Fiat Qubo/Peugeot Bipper kombi with automated manual box.
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