I cant give a great deal of information, as i only drove this car in a 45 mintue test drive, im sure that long enough to give some impression.and having heard so many good views and so many bad ones. i had to try it out for myself
First impressions. having looked around at different cars this one, looked easy on the eye, more suited to a small family car. there clearly isnt anyroom in the back for a dog ..it was used had one pervoius owner looked in good nick just the odd few curb scuffs on the wheel, inside there was alot of space and seemed very comfortable, inside looked a little cheap,but expected unless you going be paying £20,000+ for a car with leather interior.
this comes with some little extras. Paddle shift (for that split second you can feel like a F1 Racer) Climate control Chilled glovebox
SensoDrive - I dont know the fall sicence around it but if you have look at the citroen website it explain all in all flashie lights. basicly is added to allow "clutchless gear changes", which is what the F1 Paddles around the steering wheel for, so you never have to take your hands off the wheel allowing for full control at all time of the steering wheel. but if that aint your thing then you can still use the gear stick..as you pay more for a car with sensodrive....youd waste your money not using the paddles. Neutral and reverse selected using the gearlever. and if that wasnt enough you can channge the car to change gears for you just pushing a button....
Driving. Started First time good plus...flicked it into first didnt seem to notice any major problems with the gear changes was pretty smooth as it climbed....wasnt really good performance for a 1.4 car seemed slugish. maybe im just getting carried away with the paddles. steering was easy handling of the car was ok, for a family car you want feel safe and in control...not sure this gives you that. 30 mintues into the drive..i heard a beep and the engine cut out. something seemed untrusting about it ..
Overall This car is recomended for the school run or short trips to work. its got a good Miles per Gallon (60-80) . Good Brakes,sporty Flappy Paddle Gears.comfortable, you feel safe and trust that it would keep your family safe, but i wouldnt feel like i could travel long distance in fear of breaking down in the middle of no where,
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Good review on a ....not so good car. T plasticy for my liking. Jon
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Advantages: Good Allround Vision, roomy, lots of leg space, large boot, reliable. Disadvantages: crap air conditioning, high roof so difficult for roofrack or box
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