2.2i-CTDi Sport 5dr People Carrier

Excellent workhorse people carrier, very reliable

Looks better than a Multipla or Scenic. Chunky wheel at each corner stance with plenty of room inside. Drives much better than you would imagine, can be thrown around corners pretty well if you have a mind. Super slick 6 speed gearbox with long top gear. Light steering (but not too light). Efficient headlights as standard.

Economy has been much better than the manufacturers figures. I average over 48mpg and can get over 50mpg on the motorway driving sensibly.

Reliability has been near perfect in 6 years / 75k mile with only an aircon regas required other than routine service items. Not even had to change a bulb! Honda dealer has been pretty good but I now take it to an independent for servicing.

Very flexible interior since all 3 rear seats fold down individually as does the middle front seat. Can carry 4 people plus a very long Ikea package through the middle. Middle seats are fine unless you are a fatty! Decent size boot. Excellent and efficient climate control. All minor controls work very well. Mostly we leave the middle front seat folded down so that rear seat passengers can see out the front of the car.

Criticisms:
Front seats could do with longer seat cushion and another inch more rearward travel.
Thick front screen pillars obstruct visibility (typical modern car)
Rear wiper not very effective due to curved screen
You will need parking sensors due to the high back
Heating & radio controls are a bit of a stretch

Summary:
Excellent family car. Very reliable. Shame they have stopped making them.

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