High bread and butter

I am in the market for a new car this year and I am attracted to either the Honda Civic or the Toyota Prius. I am aware that there is a new model of the Prius. I have a budget of £22,000. My motoring is mainly A and B roads with very limited motorway driving. Which of these models would you advise, or is there another similar car that perhaps I might consider? Automatic gears are a must.

Asked on 24 October 2009 by

Answered by Honest John

The New Prius is several stages more advanced than the Honda Insight hybrid. Orders are flowing in and they are selling like hot cakes, though there may be a problem being able to make enough. The Civic Hybrid is now yesterday's news. But the Insight is a good, cheaper compromise. They are all CVT automatic.

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Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

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