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Best car for passenger comfort - recommendations please!

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mrwalkensir · 18/09/2021 14:27

Hi. We're planning a long round day trip with a good-natured but elderly relative. Reckon that we're best off hiring a car so that she can be as comfortable as possible. Can anybody advise?

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 18/09/2021 15:18

DBro has a mahoosive Volvo estate that feels comfy , solid and safe ( I haven't driven it , just passenger)

Please warn your passenger before you put on the heated seats so they don'y think they'd peed themselves

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 18/09/2021 15:21

Or an MPV ( I hired an Alambra to visit DParents ) .
High up enough to make getting in/out easy . Sliding doors so easier to park .

We got 4 adults , 2 teen DC and my DMum walking frame no trouble

mrwalkensir · 18/09/2021 17:37

Ooh. Heated seats ate a good point. Will make achey joints comfier. We did used to have a Ford Galaxy so good point on the access etc with an Alhambra

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PermanentTemporary · 18/09/2021 17:40

I'd always say a Citroën. I think they still prioritise comfortable seats. I'm very spoiled after 10 years plus in them.

Foxyloxy1plus1 · 18/09/2021 18:27

An SUV. Doesn’t have to be massive. My Skoda Karoq was voted so comfortable by my neighbour with a bad back, that she bought one. Heated seats, heated steering wheel, excellent lumbar support..

rosesarered321 · 18/09/2021 18:29

A volvo, the seats are so comfortable!

Nat6999 · 18/09/2021 18:31

Hyundai Tucson, a good height for anyone with poor mobility to get in & out of, good satnav, comfortable to drive.

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 18/09/2021 18:44

It really depends though what is there when you book it .
Usually you go by Group A/B/C etc and they give you what they have .

I asked for an Astra type once and got an Insignia (upgrade Grin )
I asked for a Fiesta type once and got a Toyato Aygo ! (Tiniest boot in history)

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