Best new smallish car

[Hobbit]

Looking for something no bigger than Astra size, but not as small as a Citroen C1/Kia Picanto. Comfortable for 4 adult and 2 mid-size cases. Not bothered about MPG as it won't be doing many long journeys, bar the odd airport run.

Tried the Nissan Juke but little legs HID struggled getting in and out. Tried the Kia c'eed, and pleasantly surprised. Disappointed with how tinny the Clio was...

Please enlighten me oh mighty forumites

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Ford Focus zetec ecodrive

Superb car with loads of kit

 

[Lord Tyrion]

No comedy moment intended but how about an Astra? Other suggestion, Seat Leon. Smaller than those will struggle with the cases you need to fit in.

 

[Beezerk]

I have a bmw 2 series active tourer arriving this week (fingers crossed). Ticked all the boxes for me, spec of the basic model is up there with higher level competitors. Boot size is good as well which was a must for me.

 

[Duckster]

Fiesta or a Focus. Nice to drive.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I downsized to a 1.3 Fiesta a couple of years ago.......my wife has driven Fiesta's for years and they are very reliable and economical.

Once I got used to the gears I really liked it, especially on the motorways.
As Duckster says, very easy to drive.
Last year I drove from Dornoch to Glasgow without a break, nearly 5 hours. I don't think I would have done that in any of my previous cars.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Mazda 3?
Thats my next car, which can take my clubs and trolley in the boot without removing anything.

 

[Robster59]

Have a look at the Skoda Fabia and Skoda Rapid. Both good cars with lots of room.
Or a Hyundai i30?

 

[Kellfire]

Definitely in the Kia Cee'd brigade here. I have one - very comfortable, very economical, loads of goodies on board. Yep!

 

[GG26]

Mazda 3?
Thats my next car, which can take my clubs and trolley in the boot without removing anything.

Good shout and Mazda usually have good finance deals.

 

[Imurg]

Love my Cactus..😘👍

 

[Rooter]

Love my Cactus..😘👍

if you park next to one, would it be Cacti? similar to the plural of lexus being Lexi?

 

[fundy]

Definitely in the Kia Cee'd brigade here. I have one - very comfortable, very economical, loads of goodies on board. Yep!

another one here, had it for 5 years or so and its been great, get plenty for your money and mine has been super reliable

 

[Slime]

Kia Cee'd or Hyundai i30.
Both fabulous cars that are reliable and cheap to run.
Great warranties too!!

 

[HDID Kenny]

Brian, my neighbour got one of these a couple of months ago, great spec and he loves it.

http://www.ssangyonggb.co.uk/new/ssangyong/tivoli

 

[rulefan]

Honda Jazz. Mimics a Tardis.

 

[Pin-seeker]

if you park next to one, would it be Cacti? similar to the plural of lexus being Lexi?

AHA!!!

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Brian, my neighbour got one of these a couple of months ago, great spec and he loves it.

http://www.ssangyonggb.co.uk/new/ssangyong/tivoli

My wife has the 4 wheel drive auto in ELX trim. It's so fully loaded and easy to drive, she loves it.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

HID has taken the new Astra out for a test drive and she seems pretty sold although she's still got the new Fiesta to trial yet.

 

[Pathetic Shark]

if you park next to one, would it be Cacti? similar to the plural of lexus being Lexi?

If you have a Lexi, do you get a penalty if you move it slightly?