Vauxhall Reviews
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Good: Small, tall 5-door city car clone of Suzuki Splash. makes best sense in 1.0 petrol and 1.3 diesel low emission versions. Much better than old Agila.
Bad: Okay, but not significantly better than a Hyundai i10, yet costs more money and has a shorter warranty.
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Good: First electric car with an indefinite self-powered range. Qualifies for Government £5,000 grant bringing price down to £29,000. VED and London Congestion Charge Exempt. BIK tax on just £1,700.
Bad: Not in UK until April 2012.
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Good: Seven seater offers reasonable room in rearmost seats.
Bad: Neither the ride quality not the handling are particularly good.
Good: Excellent combination of ride quality, steering and good handling, strong yet economical 1.4 turbo engine, frugal CDTi diesels, upmarket and neatly styled interior.
Bad: Lesser 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre petrol engines less impressive, rather ordinary styling.
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Good: Attractive exterior styling, stable and enjoyable handling, good level of standard equipment.
Bad: Visibility isn't great, interior isn't as dramatically different from the hatchback as the exterior
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Good: Very practical and spacious, economical CDTi engines, not a bad looker for an estate, decent ride quality, FlexFold seats are a clever touch.
Bad: Uninspiring to drive, interior lacks sophistication, eclipsed by the Focus Estate in both quality and handling.
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Good: Roomy van available with punchy yet economical FIAT 1.25 Multijet engine. Handles well.
Bad: No kombi window van like Berlingo Multispace available in the UK.
Good: Essentially a rebadged Fiat Doblo, should be good value, economical CDTi diesel engines.
Bad: Not a looker...
Good: Solid, stylish-looking and decently equipped supermini. Decent handling and some strong, frugal engines.
Bad: Numb, overly light steering. Boot too narrow for standard size pushchair. Dash reflects in screen.
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Good: Good looking family saloon and hatch, handles decently, European Car of the Year 2009, EcoFLEX does 55mpg.
Bad: Centre rear seat of hatch and saloon not comfortable for adults, engines all timing belt not chain.
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Good: Good load carrying ability, comfortable cruiser, neat interior.
Bad: Noisy diesels, not as good to drive as other estates.
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Good: Impressive small family MPV: practical, versatile, easy to get in and out of, with by far the best ride and handling of any small MPV.
Bad: Spacesaver spare a £105 option. Compatible USB port not fitted to first production.
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Good: Small SUV similar to the Skoda Yeti, comes as a 4x4 or with standard front-wheel drive, available with efficient 1.7 CDTi, promises space for five adults.
Bad: Not a great looker, doesn't go on sale until late 2012.
Good: Same as new Renault Master range launched in 2010.
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Good: Same as revised Renault Trafic range launched 2010.
Bad:
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Good: 431PS. Huge amount of performance and rear-drive fun for the money. Better looking than Monaro, and with four doors.
Bad: Thirsty, Group 50 insurance and doesn't have the image of a BMW, Audi, Mercedes or Jaguar performance saloon.
Good: Compact yet can house seven people. Rearmost seats fold into floor. More versatile mid-row seating than previous model. Excellent diesel auto.
Bad: Spare wheel is vulnerable to theft. Some build quality concerns. Potential catastrophes with 1.9 diesel engine.
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Good: Zafira Tourer Sits above Zafira B in Vauxhall line-up, has same Flex7 seven-seat system.
Bad: Not on sale in UK until 2012.
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