Fiat Panda 1.3 16v MultiJet

The 1.3 Multijet is a fabulous engine. We have had up to 69.9 mpg out of it although less in cold weather (but still 60+ mpg). It is as noisy as you would expect from a diesel when you first start her up but once she is going you wouldn't know it was a diesel. In fact its quieter inside than my previous petrol car. Its cheap to insure and only £35 a year to tax - you can't ask for better. It comfortably does 60+ on the motorway with no problems although ...
...in hilly areas at low speeds.
The car itself is deceptively spacious. We have had passengers 6-foot plus comfortably in the front with plenty of head room. There is also enough room in the back although more would be better. The small dash-mounted gear lever is very easy to change and there is City handling, although we've never used it as its already easy to maneouvre. The boot looks small but I've found I can get plenty of shopping in it ... more

The 1.3 Multijet is a fabulous engine. We have had up to 69.9 mpg out of it although less in cold weather (but still 60+ mpg). It is as noisy as you would expect from a diesel when you first start her up but once she is going you wouldn't know it was a diesel. In fact its quieter inside than my previous petrol car. Its cheap to insure and only £35 a year to tax - you can't ask for better. It comfortably does 60+ on the motorway with no problems although you do need to use the gears more when travelling in hilly areas at low speeds.
The car itself is deceptively spacious. We have had passengers 6-foot plus comfortably in the front with plenty of head room. There is also enough room in the back although more would be better. The small dash-mounted gear lever is very easy to change and there is City handling, although we've never used it as its already easy to maneouvre. The boot looks small but I've found I can get plenty of shopping in it and if you needed more space then you could put the back seat down. Very good value for money - about £6999 new. 

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