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For The roomy cabin is easy to get into, and there's lots of storage space inside
Against It's neither as versatile as some of its competitors, nor as good to drive
Verdict
The Idea's interior space belies its tiny dimensions, but it could be more versatile
Go for… 1.4i Dynamic
Avoid… Eleganza models
- 1. Equipment levels are good, but the Idea's interior quality isn't up to rivals’ standards
- 2. Check the power steering works properly. A few faults have been reported
- 3. Mechanically, the Idea's good. Its engines and gearboxes are from the Punto, and they're pretty sound
- 4. Ensure that the recall work on the rear seatbelt mountings has been carried out on cars built between March and April 2004
- 5. The petrol model has a lot in its favour. It's cheaper to buy and more refined than the diesel
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