What would you suggest as a smaller petrol MPV?

We have owned a Ford Galaxy Ghia 1.9 TDCI auto since March 2002. This car has served us brilliantly for 15 years but, with the increasing pressure on owners of diesel cars, we’re forced to consider changing it. We particularly enjoy the higher seating position, the flexibility of having up to seven seats and being able to remove seats when necessary to create extra space. As our children have now grown up and left home, please can you recommend a smaller MPV with a petrol engine that would be close to providing the benefits that we’ve enjoyed from the Galaxy? We have a budget of £15,000 - £20,000 and are looking for a vehicle that’s between 1-2 years old and will last for at least 10 years. At the moment we are considering the Citroen C4 Picasso PureTech 130 or the Ford C-MAX.

Many thanks. Paul Martin

Asked on 7 May 2017 by Paul Martin

Answered by Honest John

Two choices. This is an old diesel so will probably qualify for any diesel scrappage scheme that comes on, but we don't yet know what that will be. You are not "forced" to do anything at this stage. Citroen C4 Picasso 1.2 Puretech 130 is a good choice, but wait and see what advantage there might be if a diesel scrappage scheme happens.

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