Faults:

Only owned the car for 8 months, purchased from a dealer. When I went to get a roadworthy to sell it, the front brakes required machining and new pads. Either the dealer covered that up or they happened to wear particularly fast.

The boot release also stopped working for a while, my mechanic discovered that the safety lock (on the actual boot latch) had somehow triggered, and once taken off, the release worked normally.

Only owned for a short time, but otherwise faultless.

General Comments:

I found the car quite big and roomy for a small car, but it handled well and was gutsy enough for a 1.6L.

Having also driven a 1.8L the difference is noticeable, but not earth-shatteringly so. The 1.6 obviously gives better fuel economy (I averaged 7.2-7.5L/100km highway driving with A/C on). Curiously I found that a relaxed driving style didn't significantly help economy (compared to aggressive driving).

The interior is plain, but functional. The Shades model is second from the top (SP20 is highest) and has electric windows and velour trim. I replaced the stock CD player (wouldn't read all CDs) with a Pioneer head unit.

I found the car quite comfortable to drive in. Four adults can travel comfortably. It also makes a great car for a small family, there are three anchor points for child seats in the back row. The rear seats fold down in a 60/40 split and armrest folds down where the middle seat is.

Faults:

Nothing, well it got dirty once I think.

General Comments:

This car is remarkably quicker than my old 1.4 Fiesta. Although not a Porsche or a Ferrari, its quick enough to get about town, and it pulls well on motorways up to about 90mph.

It is comfortable on long journeys, mainly because of the adjustable steering wheel, and comfortable seat.

This car has loads of room. I can adjust the drivers seat so that I am in a comfortable driving position, and an adult can sit behind me with adequate leg room. (I am 6 feet tall)

The cabin layout is OK, but some of the switches are fiddly to use, e. g the rear wiper switch.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

I am so impressed with this car and love it more and more each time I drive it!.. I just wish there were more decent drivers on the road to allow me the time to get it's fullest potential out of it.

Extremely comfortable, some good toys to play with and a very enjoyable round! An all round 10/10.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

Two cars in one. A quiet, roomy and safe car for a family. Quick-as-silver and safe (again) when you hit the gas pedal.

Excellent ergonomic design.

Well equipped (ABS, EBD, DSC, TCS, side airbags, Climatronic, audio-center, etc) for it's class and price.

Interior well designed with "pleasant" materials for a compact car.