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Mazda3, Opel Astra, Renault Megane or Hyundai i30?
Hi, I'm changing to a mid-size car and looking at 2010/11, looking at Mazda3, Opel Astra, Renault Megane and Hyundai i30. Importance is safety, reliability and as much space as possible, also any midsize car that has some height in the driver's seat.
Eva Brady (Westport Co. Mayo)Feb 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
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Hi Eva,
All of the ones you picked there are quite low slung but they're also all comfy so shouldn't present any major issues with seat height.
The Mazda and Hyundai are going to be the most reliable and generally I'd go for the Mazda, but you'll want to go for the 1.5 petrol (if you're doing short journeys mostly) or wait for the new 1.5 diesel as the 2.2 diesel is just too thirsty day-to-day.
@neilmbriscoe