Think about a Toyota Verso 2.0 diesel: it's not as boring to drive as the road tests make out, and it has a proper handbrake. I'd recommend the manual: you can get petrol Versos but the engines are a little on the feeble side.
A Mazda 5 is an alternative: if you don't want another MPV then the Mazda 6 is a good idea, but go for a petrol-powered one.
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