Hi Mandy,

OK, if you fancy a hybrid for that kind of budget then I would think that Toyota should be your first port of call — the new Prius really is very good, and hugely economical, but obviously you may not be able to live with the styling. If not, both Hyundai (Ioniq) and Kia (Niro) offer decent hybrid alternatives, but they’re going to feel pretty small if you’re getting out of a Tucson. If you fancy a switch to a saloon, how about a Skoda Superb 1.4 turbo? With the 150hp engine it’s sweet to drive, economical, hugely roomy and will keep you happily away from diesel without needing to go down the hybrid route.