Can you recommend something fun and sporty, that's also safe for kids in the back?

I'm looking for a sports car under £40,000. The Ford Mustang would get my vote but the safety rating is just a no-no for when kids are in the back. What should I buy?

Asked on 15 July 2020 by Blair Robertson

Answered by Andrew Brady

Don't dismiss the Mustang straight away - the two-star safety rating is mainly because of the lack of standard safety assist features like autonomous emergency braking. This was addressed when the Mustang was facelifted in 2017. As an alternative, how about a Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG Cabriolet? It'll be a bit more luxurious than the Mustang but still an awful lot of fun. Just be prepared for the fuel bills...

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