Which petrol-engined family car with room for camping gear?

A Toyota Yaris 3-door hatchback with a small engine has given excellent service to my student children. The car has done 90,000 miles and as my daughter is married with a baby on the way it is time for a change. She is looking for a secondhand petrol, 5-door with room for camping gear with a 1200cc engine. There seems to be a variety of options. Another Yaris or a Volkswagen? Skoda seems to have a good reputation these days. It is all very confusing. They have about £8000 to spend, possibly more with assistance.

Asked on 26 April 2013 by DG, Birstall

Answered by Honest John
To minimise the risk of back injuries lifting the baby in and out the car needs to be 5-door and the more upright the better. Small: a KIA Venga or a Hyundai ix20. Bigger, a Ford C-Max is probably best.
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