Out of Focus

A friend is thinking of changing her 3-year-old Ford Focus Diesel manual for another car. Could you advise what types of similar mid range cars are available (including the Focus) but with an automatic...

Should I buy a Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf - or consider a hybrid?

A change in circumstances means that my Mercedes-Benz E220 auto has to go. Much as I love the refinement it's completely the wrong car for the 5,000, mostly urban, miles I do each year. I have a budget...

Can you recommend a new automatic hatchback for an annual mileage of 6000?

I am looking for a new automatic 5-door hatchback that is comfortable for four people, economical and has good acceleration - diesel or petrol, annual mileage about 6000. I was going to look at the Nissan...

Honda Insight (2009 - 2014)

Easy to drive in town. Frugal on fuel. Plenty of space for the family.

Toyota Prius (2009 - 2016)

Low CO2 emissions and zero car tax. Spacious cabin makes it a realistic family car. Plug-In version escaped London Congestion Charge.

Lexus CT 200h (2011 - 2020)

Upmarket hatchback powered by the same hybrid system as the Toyota Prius. Exceptional front seat legroom. High-quality interior.

Honda Jazz Hybrid (2011 - 2015)

Spacious and high quality interior. Easy to get in and out of. Retains 'Magic Seat' versatility. Officially capable of 62.8mpg.

Toyota Auris (2013 - 2019)

Excellent reliability record and long warranty, hybrid version is economical and efficient, easy to drive and live with.

Toyota Verso (2013 - 2018)

Solid build quality and a five-year warranty, spacious cabin with flexible seating for seven, BMW 1.6 D-4D engine from 2014, good reliability record.