Faults:

Rear exhaust box failed, long wait for a replacement, however the importers were excellent and sourced a British made one.

Bottom pulley came loose and fan belt shattered cooling fan. Again a lengthy wait for a fan, but it performed adequately well without one, the electric fan coped well enough.

General Comments:

Not really for the image conscious.

Excellent off road, doesn't get stuck in muddy fields, and can tow all day without missing a beat.

Service intervals are to short, doing a high mileage makes it expensive. But set against the low initial outlay I suppose it is still cheap.

Service from the local agent is excellent.

Faults:

Gearbox faulty (synchromesh cones), fixed under warranty.

Intermittent problems with driver's door lock, and a broken handle (requiring a whole new assembly with a different key).

Dead battery at 35,000 kilometres and alternator blew at 36,000.

Plastic parts shoddy, brittle and expensive to replace.

Power rear view mirrors next to useless.

General Comments:

I use the car for close to its intended purpose, namely long distance travel on poor roads. The performance and economy for this use is adequate.

The seats are really comfortable, and handling on dirt roads very good.

The car is let down by very poor quality fittings, reliability issues and availability of spares.

The acceleration is leisurely, and more power is definitely needed for hilly country.

Faults:

Automatic petrol cap not closing properly.

Grinding noise on left hand side.

General Comments:

I have been most impressed with this car, OK it's not a Ferrari, but it is steady, comfortable and very economic. It carries 7 passengers with ease and there is so much room inside.

Only downfall slow to accelerate (but I'm no boy racer anyway) and the seat belts for the rear/boot seats cost £200 extra.