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    What is the best small to medium sized diesel car from 2011 onwards that has a very strong engine and gearbox and build quality?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    20 March 2017
    Graham Smith

    It's probably easier to eliminate those that don't stack up, those being the VW Golf, Holden Cruze and Ford Focus.

    All have transmission questions over them.

    The best options would be the Mazda 3 and the Hyundai i30.

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