What Car? says
For Masses of safety kit and a five-star Euro NCAP rating
Against Noisy petrol engines, firm ride
Verdict
Safe, dependable and spacious family transport
Go for… 2.0 D-4D T2
Avoid… None
- 1. Clutches can fail as soon as 10,000 miles, especially on diesels
- 2. Some cars have trouble with water or condensation in the headlights and with bulb holders melting
- 3. Check the steering and brakes, which can very occasionally give trouble
- 4. The dashboard layout is intuitive and the well-weighted controls work with precision
- 5. There's plenty of room for passengers in the rear, so this makes a fine family car
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