Renault 19 Hatchback 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Brilliant for the money.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent fuel economy, especially on the motorway.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Smooth ride and lots of grip, but severe body roll in corners.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Doesn't set the road on fire, but you wouldn't be looking at diesels if that was what you wanted to do. Impressive amounts of grip in corners.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Unbreakable.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Looks far less dated than many comparable cars of the same age.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Smooth ride, adjustable steering wheel and a clutch foot rest.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The "D" designation is more of a deterrent than an alarm would ever be. I know it's 10 years old, but the door handles do feel a bit flimsy to me and the boot needs a huge slam these days.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I only deal with them when it's time for a service - it never breaks.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes