Can you recommend an efficient small car?
I have a SEAT Ibiza, which I love and thought was environmentally friendly but now I need to change it as I mostly make long journeys between Nottingham and just inside the north circular in London. I also drive to (and around) the Lake District. Ideally, I’d like a 2 door quite small car. I’m only 5 foot tall. I would consider electric but am concerned I might get stranded on a long journey or in a remote region. Hope you can help. Thank you.
Asked on 2 June 2021 by Lindsay
Answered by
Andrew Brady
We'd recommend the new Toyota Yaris Hybrid. It's a five-door model (like most hatchbacks of this size) but it's a really efficient little car that's easy to drive. Alternatively, a petrol Ford Fiesta is a great little car that's available as a three-door. Buy one with the efficient 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine and it'll be powerful enough for motorway driving.
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