first and foremost i have to be able to get in and out comfortably and be in a comfortable position to drive.
so that means usually suv type but then it involves actually getting in and out as it seems the shape of the door opening and windscreen rake has a lot to do with it. for example the chr and arona and the original kona didnt work but the countryman and the juke do. so even after internet homework i have to get out and sit in the model i am considering. oddly though and there arent many some 3 door hatches can work.
then its cost to run electric is out as cant charge from home, so it will be hyrid or petrol.
after that its all would likes, mainly winter stuff, heated washers,windscreen,mirrors etc not fussed about steering or seats.i prefer leather but so long as its comfortable. my music is all on usb so need that the rest i could do without my phone is off when driving so as long as the car has a reasonable satnav thats all i need. in fact i would e happy if they removed pretty much all the apps etc.
i have 14 months to go on my lease and my current long list to sit in is:
juke tekna
symbioz
kona as i think the new one is a bit bigger.
quashqai tekna
hrv
countryman
cx5
terramar
xtrail
and the ringer maybe mini convertible.