What Car? says
For Its off-road ability and unique styling mark it out
Against The car is let down by reliability problems
Verdict
It's easily the most able all-rounder in the class
Go for… Td4 GS 5dr
Avoid… 2.0 Di 3dr
- 1. The 1.8-litre petrol engine can be noisy as it has to work hard, so later BMW-sourced diesel engine are better bets
- 2. Blown head gaskets are a common problem on 1.8-litre petrol-engined models
- 3. Damage to the suspension from off-roading could be expensive to repair
- 4. The rear differential can fail with little warning
- 5. Manual gearboxes can become noisy and fail
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