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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I don't know; it doesn't actually talk :-).

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

    Most who look at it say it is a smart looker. Some do not like the ride, they say it is too firm.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Unlikely. I have never had the same model of car twice in over 40 years driving.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    I have no idea at the moment.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £22,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Ex-demo.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Friendly and professional.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Sporty ride but not uncomfortable, plenty of power when required. Smooth and quiet in most situations. Parameter steering works well. Getting the driver's seat in the correct position is important to the quality of ride experienced. MPG is nowhere near brochure figures.

    What's it like to park?

    OK but do not really like the fact that the beeps do not start until you are very close. Looking for the warning lights cluster on the rear parking sensors (in the roof panels) behind you is distracting and unhelpful.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Foot-operated handbrake failed and replaced under warranty.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Easy pack tailgate.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Intelligent lighting system.