choosing new car

Which seven-seat SUV that has low road tax would you buy? I’m thinking of buying new.

Might be looking for a car that doesn’t exist, but we’re hoping to find something that’s easy for elderly parents to get in and out of; handsome looking; economical (ideally a hybrid); could easily take child seats; reliable; and have all the mod cons - reverse camera, heated seats etc.   Can you help?!

Thanks!

Is the Volvo V40 a good new buy?

Where does the 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine in the Mitsubishi Spacestar originate from? Are test drives of it?

I am interested in the BMW 3 Series GT, but unsure of which model would suit me. I drive about 10,000 miles per annum. Not sure whether I should go for petrol or diesel.

What is the best affordable family car to buy?

Any idea when a new Nissan X-Trail will be unveiled and on sale? I know a new Qashqai is coming but heard a new X-Trail will be out too.

I have a bad back and I find it very difficult getting into small cars like the Volkswagen Polo/Golf etc. I am looking to buy a new car/SUV that will be doing mostly urban/extra urban driving. I know it's a tough ask, but I am looking for something that is easy to get into and that will return decent mpg.

I have a BMW 520i (manual, petrol) since 1998 and it has served me well. I am considering changing to a new car and am thinking about the following: BMW 3 Series GT, Lexus IS or the Volvo V40. I have driven my wife's car, a 2011 Toyota Prius 1.8 and like the automatic. I am keen on having a rear camera and parking sensors, plus Bluetooth, leather upholstery, satnav, metallic paint, cruise control and climate control. I do about 10,000km per year.

Can you please advise what you would think might suit my needs.

Regards

Pat Rice

Hi,

How would you compare, performance wise, the 2.0, 170hp Skoda Superb against the new Octavia RS?

Thanks