You can see our guides to the best small SUVs here - www.honestjohn.co.uk/guides/suv/best-small-suv/ - but in particular we would suggest looking at the Citroen C3 Aircross. It's surprisingly cheap even when buying new, so a used example should be within your budget, and one of its best qualities is its very comfortable ride, as well as being available as an automatic in hybrid and electric forms. Another option would be the Volvo EX30 or XC40, both of which are compact SUVs and benefit from Volvo's reputation for providing comfortable cars with excellent seats. Whichever SUVs you consider, we would suggest an extended test drive to ensure you can get comfortable and the ride quality meets your needs.