1. Exterior
7.5/10
I love the green colour. Still the nicest of the metallic greens that have come out.
The rear angle is nice for a small hatchback. The front has too much front over hang however. This is mostly crash worthiness related.
2. Interior
7/10
Bare bones but I like it that way. Logical controls, attractive to look at. Materials are good for the class except for the driver's seat which is wearing faster than expected.
3. Engine
8/10
100hp isn't a lot. But engine is very willing. Super easy to work on. It isn't a super car but its a lovely motor for an economy car.
4. Gearbox
8/10
Gearbox is brilliant. One of the best ever for a fwd car. I prefer it over my mother's 6spd TSX. The clutch is merely ok. Suffers from lousy clutch cushioning system that makes it easier for amateurs to drive. Most modern clutches I've driven are similarly crappy to various degrees.
5. Handling
8/10
Weight is similar to a first gen Miata but with fwd. With a little less body roll it would be hard to fault.
5. Practicalities
7/10
Cheap to run, excellent in city mileage. Highway mileage held back a little by aerodynamics (short) and gearing (also short - a little busy). A little too tight for our family of 5 but that is why the wife has her giant vehicle.
6. Value
8/10 cheap to buy, super cheap to run. Can do an oil change without jacking it up. Hard to fault it here. I've run cheaper used cars (my LeBaron for example).Statistics: Posted by Arthur Dent — Mon Apr 27, 2015 9:06 pm
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