Should you buy one?

The Skywell team has some work to if it wants the BE11 to compete with some of the top contenders in the class. It has its strong points: the classy design of the interior, the large boot space and the relatively supple ride, but it’s just let down by a couple of fundamental issues. It wasn’t very pleasant to drive, it never rewarded me as a driver no matter how I approached the experience, and the interior was just a bit tacky. Room for improvement.

What we like

The BE11 is quiet and comfortable on the road. It’s also decently spacious on the inside and there’s at least a veneer of style to the cabin.

What we don’t like

The interior is too flimsy, and it’s not a pleasant car to drive. Falls very far short of its rivals on many key points, including build quality and drivability.