I need a car with Isofix tethers for child seats and a large boot - am I right to consider the Citroen C3?
I have been driving a Volkswagen Lupo for 10 trouble free years. However, with the recent birth of twins to my daughter-in-law I now need a car that has Isofix tethers installed so that I can put in child seats. The car also needs to have a reasonably-sized boot because of the double buggy, and further to that I have two older grandchildren (16 and 14). I would not be making long journeys - maximum probably 25 or 30 miles with the children. I have been very tempted by the Citroen C3 1.4i 75 manual VTR priced at £11,895 - this being my price range. Have you any other suggestions or do you think this car ideal for my requirements?
Asked on 16 June 2011 by JT, Harpenden
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The C3 is reasonably upright, so strapping the seats in the back won't be too much of a backbreaking chore. Test and video: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/citroen/citroen-c3.../
But also take a look at a KIA Venga. Test and video: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/kia/kia-venga-road.../ and the Nissan Note: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/nissan/nissan-note.../
But also take a look at a KIA Venga. Test and video: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/kia/kia-venga-road.../ and the Nissan Note: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/nissan/nissan-note.../
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