I don't think that I have driven anything as woeful as this.
For a car that is only 6 and a half years old, the reliability is shocking. I have owned Volvos twice the age of this with no problems at all. Not even a hint of rust!
Both the steering and handling are awful. It's more secretive than a government agency. It tells you nothing about what is happening on the road.
The clutch is vague, and you only know that it is biting because the car starts to move forward. Again, where is the feeling?
The gear-change is notchy and you really have to work the engine hard to get anything from it. Forget about putting the A/C on, you'll get nowhere if trying to build up any speed. The 1.6 8V engine is far from adequate for a car of this size and weight. It lacks BHP and torque and lacks a decent exhaust note.
I also find the driving position to be odd. Not only are the seats like sitting at the desk of your local insurance company, but you seem to sit on the car rather than in it.
The dash layout could only have been worse if it was put in the back of the car. And why does the centre console face the passenger?
Unfortunately the good thing I can say about this car is that it is ideal for people that don't actually like driving.
To add to this, you would have to be bereft of emotion to even contemplate choosing this car. It lacks soul, driver satisfaction and is about as rewarding as an in-grown toe nail.
