What Car? says
For This is a hard-wearing reliable family motor with a no-nonsense cabin
Against It's very dull to drive
Verdict
It puts dependability above everything else – all competence and no sparkle
Go for… 114bhp 2.0-litre petrol
Avoid… The 2.0 turbodiesel
- 1. Choose only the smartest, well-cared for examples and you should be looking at trouble-free ownership
- 2. Watch out for dents, signs of over-spray and bodged repairs. Body parts can work out expensive
- 3. Suspension, axles and brakes account for the lion's share of warranty claims
- 4. The estate is slightly longer and with a higher roof than the saloon and hatch, so it's a good load-carrier
- 5. The 113bhp engine is good for most things, but if you're carrying heavy loads, consider the 136bhp version or the diesel
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