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I am a district nurse and looking to renew my work supplied lease car. I currently have a Toyota Verso. I still need a moderately sized car with the option of seven seats for additional family/friends. I have 2 sons aged 9 and 11, a beagle dog aged three and a husband aged 42. I am 21 as ever. I want something that has lower CO2 emissions that looks a little stylish and gives me more miles to the gallon. I have been looking at the Touran Bluemotion or, boringly, the Verso again. Can you suggest anything that will tick all my boxes?

Asked on 11 April 2009 by

Answered by Honest John
All-new Verso coming soon. The best is the 1.8 Valvematic petrol with CVT automatic. This has clever valve operation that makes it as economical as a petrol engine can be, without the penalty of a diesel’s particulate filter that could clog up on your short runs. You might also consider the new Berlingo Multispace 7 seater. Your problem is, as a district nurse you really need something like a Hyundai i10 1.2. A 7-seater is too big for the work calls. Maybe you should buy the smaller car ands hire a 7-seater when you need it.
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