Best nearly new small car

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For my parents, getting on in years now, current Audi A6 avant is getting leggy & too big for them, don’t need the boot for dogs as they’re gone, they’d like something smaller, easier to park etc.

21-23 plate - budget £20k

They seem keen on a 1.5 hybrid Yaris but after watching a few reviews i think they look quite flimsy.

Usual contenders fiesta, polo etc

Anything else worth looking at ?

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Super Sonic said:

Honda Jazz

Had a glimpse at those on AT earlier but they pretty fugly looking

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Toyota only offer an auto box in the Yaris now and one engine option.

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bhstewie said:

Just got myself a brand new 23 plate Mazda 2 for £15K.

Very impressed with the level of kit and quality for the money compared to anything else I looked at at a similar price point.

Where was that from ?

That’s a great price, same car as the Yaris, built on the same production line, pretty much identical except the badge.

These are rrp c.£21k where did you get that sort of discount ?

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alfabeat said:

It isn't your car.................

What do your parents think of it? In my experience, let them buy what they want. If not you will just get grief.

I know I just think they’ll think the same. It’s got a weird look, Yaris on the other hand is a good looking supermini.

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bhstewie said:

There are two Mazda 2 models one is the "Mazda' Mazda 2 and the other is the hybrid based off the Yaris.

I got the former.

Ah ok didn’t realise there were 2 models

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mikeiow said:

Shabaza said:

I know it's slightly bigger
But they're based off a polo platform and they might appreciate the raised height.
The VW T-cross or Skoda Kamiq
Both great little cars

I would agree that a raised height makes a lot of sense…..often easier to get in and out, better visibility….

Found a kamiq nearby at a decent price, 22plate, 4k miles. T-Cross seem a bit more money, 24-25k for a newish low miles one localish. Otherwise looking at 19/20 plate. Good suggestions though thanks.

Seems pretty much any hatch these days has a on stilts pumped up version. Even the Yaris has a cross version…..again it’s fugly tho.

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Thanks blue & nick I’ll take another look at the jazz & the cross verity

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CX30 is a nice car. Will show them that.

Back to superminis is a Peugeot 208 any good. Certainly looks good & well spec’d. Cabin looks most modern of its class. Steering wheel & dash binnacle position a bit weird tho.