Faults:

Had the car 3 hours and the brake pedal seized on a steep hill and collided with another vehicle coming into the junction. The vehicle took over 50 metres to eventually stop. I don't know/think it is a problem with the model, but it was a problem with this particular vehicle we purchased.

General Comments:

Very pleasing to look at and comfortable (for all the time it was driven). Nippy and spacious.

Insurance is relatively cheap, and I think the car is OK on running costs, but cannot elaborate on that as only had it for a few hours.

Faults:

Nothing - a loan car.

General Comments:

Jut had one of these on loan - a new model, circa 5k miles. A lot of people on here use this sort of exposure to slag cars off - me, it's the opposite, I loved this car.

Small, gruff, willing engine, which gets smooth and quiet as you approach the legal limit - whizzes along at 80mph - "or so I was told by someone officer" LOL!! All at an indicated 50 MPG.

Equipment - very good - leccy windows - aircon - DAB radio + connectivity for iPods, memory sticks and the like. Clear dashboard, which was very easy to understand and use, and I.C.E. controls on the steering wheel.

Bit roly poly on the twisties, but hangs on gamely - seat backs lack support when giving it rice thru the bends, but hey ho, it's nicely trimmed. Boot's a bit small and the rear door windows only hinge open, not roll down, so could get a bit sweaty in the back, but there is enough room for a couple of adults.

To sum up it's a car that does exactly what you would think with aplomb. Frugal - seemed very well put together - well equipped - and I understand keenly priced and more keenly discounted by dealers. Lots of good reasons to put it on the shopping list if you are popping out to buy something like this - even the bright orange colour grew on me!!