• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Sensible!

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

    They find it comfortable.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Probably if our needs haven't changed.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Don't know at this stage. might try a Yeti next now they have an auto option on the 1.6 diesel.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £12,000

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Reasonable price and fair P/E on my old Renault Vel Satis.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Higher seating position, seat comfort, economy and practicality.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Relaxed and surprisingly flexible and eager once you have reached about 20mph. Will climb almost any hill in 5th and 6th provides very relaxed cruising. Ride is good and noise levels are low. Automated manual gearbox is better than some reviews suggest. depends on your driving style. If it is fairly relaxed then the changes are smooth. Under harder acceleration it can lurch a little - but this is avoided if you use the manual paddles. In general it is as smooth as the average manual.

    What's it like to park?

    Pretty good. Fairly high rear window but comes with parking sensors which helps. Quite compact so fits into average spaces quite easily.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Had it 6 months and have done around 4000 miles. No problems or issues so far.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Great boot space and flexibility. Very good economy - around 55mpg even with the automated manual gearbox.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Mine has lovely pale grey leather interior. This plus the full length glass roof makes it a very pleasant place to be in. Also has optional sat nav and front and rear parking sensors.