Which new compact MPV offers comfort and luxury?
I would like to buy a compact MPV which is comfortable and practical with some luxury. I have been looking at the Citroen C3 Picasso, Ford C-Max, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Peugeot 3008, Renault Scenic and the Volkswagen Golf Plus, but only the Citroen and the B-Class are available as petrol automatics. The only model that fulfils all my requirements is the B-Class, at around £26,000 with the necessary options. Can you suggest anything else?
Asked on 12 October 2012 by GR, Mousehole, Cornwall
Answered by
Honest John
This is why I was continually forced to recommend the Toyota Verso 1.8i Valvematic Multidrive S or, if you wanted something smaller, a Verso S Multidrive S. Or a KIA Venga or Hyundai ix20 1.6 auto.
The fine riding and very comfortable new Ford B-Max is also available with a 1.6 petrol engine, twin-clutch Powershift autobox and optional luxuries. I think the C-Max will soon be offered with this same powertrain.
The fine riding and very comfortable new Ford B-Max is also available with a 1.6 petrol engine, twin-clutch Powershift autobox and optional luxuries. I think the C-Max will soon be offered with this same powertrain.
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