Author's product rating: 
| Advantages: |
Economical, Smooth Drive, good boot space |
| Disadvantages: |
No real kick, Indicators are poor |
| Recommend to potential buyers: |
yes |
I have been driving this car from new for the last 18 months, the main reason that i chose the car was because it was diesel and as I drive 90 miles a day economy is very important to me. I haven't been let down I get approximately 11 miles per litre and comfortably get 500 miles for my £40 each week.
Over the 18 months I have had the car, it has been very reliable with only one minor problem when the outside therometer stopped working, otherwise no issues and last month when checking in for the 30,000 service, no work was required apart from the obligatory oil changes etc.
The car is comfortable to travel in, and has easily taken 5 adults on journeys up to 90 minutes no problem, we have also had several family holidays which have required prams, suitcases etc etc, and the boot space was sufficient for all of this, also when transporting larger items, the backs seats fold down really well, allowing most items to be transported, given a good length if not width.
Whern doing distance you can comfortably cruise between 70-80 mph, and you can comfortably get up to 90mph, however at roundabouts and junctions you do need to allow that extra second over a petrol engine.
Only criticism of the car, is that when you indicate the indicators rarely stick and you have to hit them twice, which can cause annoyance to other drivers. My only other minor criticism is that the radio only picks up am/fm whilst I would really like LW facility.
In summary if you want a reliable, economical, safe car you can't go wrong with this one.
