Hybrid advice please?

[NicStaff]

Hi all, I'm researching the hybrid alphard, as a replacement for an ageing diesel mazda bongo. My budget won't stretch to the post 2015 version but does anyone have experience of the earlier versions? I read somewhere that the 2nd gen one - post 2008 I think - is better as it's low emissions zone compliant. Is there anything in this?

Any advice appreciated. 😊