• Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Modern looking vehicle, ergonomics every good.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Well designed compact vehicle, very eye catching.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No - very short service intervals, hard on tyres.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    A +60mpg, £0 road tax daily run around.

  • Buying experience

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £7,995

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2014

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Well discounted offer at time.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Initially looked good value for money.

    What was the dealer like?

    Interested in making a deal to a point, better service would have been nice.

  • Driving it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What's it like to drive?

    1.2 engine under powered so need to keep engine revs up to keep up with traffic.

    What's it like to park?

    Front and rear parking senses very helpful. good range of vision also from the side mirrors.

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Heavy on tyres for such a small car, maybe under engineered Body panels on the thin side thus are easily marked. Very short mileages (10K) between service intervals, owner very easy caught out the trying to keep warranty up on vehicle.

    What's most practical about your car?

    5-dr version easy of entry into vehicle, good leg room both at front and back seats.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Exterior and Interior styling very good and well laid out.