What Car? says
For Decent styling and handling; good engines
Against The load bay is short and the ride is poor
Verdict
Its rivals do just about everything better
Go for… 1.9 JTD
Avoid… 1.6 petrol
- 1. Watch for any signs of overheating, such as a milky emulsion inside the oil filler cap
- 2. The suspension and axles are a common cause of problems
- 3. The load bay is shorter than most rival estates' and sitting three in the back is a tight squeeze
- 4. Be suspicious of any engine that doesn't rev consistently, has trouble starting or sounds rough. This could be a sign of an iffy fuel system
- 5. Catalytic converters can fail and are dear to replace
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