• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I'm not a badge snob and that I like value for money.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    I don't care, but I'm sure they think it looks good!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, because it looks good, drives well, has loads of kit, is big and was cheap.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Not sure yet. I intend to keep this one for a while.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £20,000

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    The list price of the car is about £3k more than what I paid for it, and even then it's great value for money.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    A lot of car for the money, different from the competition and great looks.

    What was the dealer like?

    Welcoming and didn't pressure me into a sale.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    It drives very nicely. At regular speeds, it's very stable and composed. At speed, understeer is kept at bay, and in the wet, you can get a little bit of oversteer! The CVT 'box is great too! The ride is very compliant.

    What's it like to park?

    It's quite a big car but the small turning circle makes it no hassle to park.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing yet...

    What's most practical about your car?

    The boot. It's huge!

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    4WD. It came in handy in the snow!