Daihatsu Cuore
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to buy. 38mpg under hard driving, 42mpg normally.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Frequent oil changes (every 300miles) needed, otherwise ok.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A firecracker - noisy, but bags of go around town/lanes.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Acceleration surprises many GTi drivers.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Gearbox replaced under warranty after 27,000 miles.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Odd, but distinctive. Not many about.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seats give buttock-clenching grip around corners.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Not much as standard - get an immobiliser!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No probs - going like a Boeing.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes