What car do you recommend for someone who suffers from arthritis in the hands?

I'm looking for a 4x4 car about 10 years old that is easy for someone who suffers from arthritis in the hands, an automatic with an easy to move gear stick. We currently have a Freelander which requires a bit of force to push when moving in and out of reverse.

Asked on 14 December 2023 by Nicola Wilby

Answered by Andrew Brady

We'd recommend a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. It's a very versatile 4x4 that uses a joystick as a selector lever - it's really light and easy to operate. If you can charge a car at home, the Outlander PHEV will be ideal as you'll be able to cover short journeys under electric power, too. We'd also rate the Kia Sportage, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V, although I'm not sure any of these will be much easier to operate than your Freelander.

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