Small car comfort

My wife has recently suffered a back injury which makes the slightest bump agonising. Could you please recommend which cars, preferably small automatics, might give the most comfortable ride?

Asked on 4 September 2012 by E Bell

Answered by Honest John
Probably a Toyota Yaris hybrid on standard wheels and tyres.

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