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For It’s very practical and drives like a dream
Against There's less rear legroom than in some rivals
Verdict
It's a practical small family car with the ability to make every driver smile
Go for… 1.8 TDCi
Avoid… 1.4 CL
- 1. Don't bother with the 1.4-litre petrol engine, as it's simply not strong enough
- 2. In the cabin, you'll find plenty of storage, well laid out controls and a good driving position
- 3. Watch out for electrical gremlins, notably in the engine's ECU, which can cause a misfire
- 4. Automatic gearboxes aren't as strong as the manual 'boxes, so they need checking out, especially on older or higher-mileagecars
- 5. Boot space is good, but some contemporary rivals have more
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