I need a large car for long trips but hear diesel isn't a smart idea anymore. Can you advise?
I need a new car: large with big boot and good fuel economy for a long commute. Should I get a diesel, petrol, hybrid etc? I would go diesel but I hear people say they are phasing this out. I need a high ride and large boot so the recent Kia and Hyundai don't quite suffice. Any suggestions? Or should I just keep to diesel? Thanks in advance!
Asked on 3 August 2020 by Jon
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Diesels tend to be the most efficient engines for large SUVs. However, in recent years, petrol hybrids are getting very close to matching diesels for high mpg. The two-wheel drive Honda CR-V, for example, will return almost 50mpg: www.honestjohn.co.uk/realmpg/honda/cr-v-2018
The latest Toyota RAV4 petrol hybrid will also return 50mpg, while the four-wheel drive model averages at 47mpg: www.honestjohn.co.uk/realmpg/toyota/rav4-2019
The latest Toyota RAV4 petrol hybrid will also return 50mpg, while the four-wheel drive model averages at 47mpg: www.honestjohn.co.uk/realmpg/toyota/rav4-2019
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