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Older models

Estate (4 owner reviews)

2016 - 2019

  • Average owner rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Counting the days until I can get shut of it. It's a good looking car and drives ok unfortunately the...

    Driven to London from Edinburgh and back. Comfortable and smooth. Semi automatic, great acceleration. Layout of controls very...

    Well built and equipped. A slight shudder when starting off but otherwise a smooth auto box. Not the best acceleration...

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Saloon (10 owner reviews)

2016 - 2019

  • Average owner rating: 4.7 out of 5 4.7
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Its an extremely comfortable well equipped car,great for mixed driving.would have been better if had a heat pump for the...

    All the safety features make for a relaxing drive, the only downside is the engine size, would have been nice...

    Let's begin with the plus points... Ultra cheap motoring, no road tax, can charge from empty cells to full in...

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2012 - 2015

  • Average owner rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Car was a big let down with there being more problems than what the car was worth. Clunky drive, paired with...

    Likes: well specced, great value used car, very comfortable seats, soft ride, good looking car, light steering makes it easy...

    The rear legroom, I'm 6" 3' and need the seat almost as far back as possible. The rear passengers...

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