63 XTR Diesel
Overall I'm pretty impressed and the last 1500 miles (to Spain) has showed up the best and worst.
Thankfully no "worst" to report but a few observations.
Not as smooth, quiet or as pleasant as my old C4 Picasso at motorway speeds and a bit underpowered overall. Not such a big deal as it's slowed me down somewhat
I have to remember it's basically a van (tall and relatively narrow) and expecting to handle as well as a "standard" car is unfair. It's stable enough though even if not as solid as the Picasso.
Speedo position is awful. At anything above 60 or so the steering wheel obscures the dial and it feels like I have to dip my head to see it anyway. The rev counter and speedo really should be the other way round. Thinking about it I'd guess they may well be like that in left hand drive models if they use the same unit.
Fuel consumption at motorway speeds is not quite as good as my old C4 at 40-42 mpg. Off the motorway though it's much better and I'm getting between 50-55 (much better than the C4 ever did at "normal" speeds).
I had a puncture at one point and I found it pretty easy to get to all the tools and spare wheel (nice to have a proper size wheel and not have to unload the boot to get to the spare or the tools!) It's just a pity there was no security socket thingy
I called the dealers from Spain and they said it would be in the glove compartment (it wasn't) then blamed me saying I must have signed for it when I bought the car (er, no and I subsequently spoke to the salesman and he confirmed he'd not checked the socket either). Got it sorted by a local garage in the end.
Right, good things.
Very versatile and extensive storage options. Massive boot and the roof compartments are really useful (glove compartment isn't!)
Pleasant enough to drive and with the glass roof sections it's wonderfully light and airy. I love the sense of space and the few rear seat passengers I've taken have commented on how easy it is to get in and out of and have also like the roof lights.
Air-con works well and the fans are significantly better than the C4 and rear seat passengers like being able to control their own fans in the Modutop.
All in all a useful and versatile car and for me the advantages outweigh any disadvantages and it suits what I need.
Overall I'm pretty impressed and the last 1500 miles (to Spain) has showed up the best and worst.
Thankfully no "worst" to report but a few observations.
Not as smooth, quiet or as pleasant as my old C4 Picasso at motorway speeds and a bit underpowered overall. Not such a big deal as it's slowed me down somewhat
I have to remember it's basically a van (tall and relatively narrow) and expecting to handle as well as a "standard" car is unfair. It's stable enough though even if not as solid as the Picasso. Speedo position is awful. At anything above 60 or so the steering wheel obscures the dial and it feels like I have to dip my head to see it anyway. The rev counter and speedo really should be the other way round. Thinking about it I'd guess they may well be like that in left hand drive models if they use the same unit.
Fuel consumption at motorway speeds is not quite as good as my old C4 at 40-42 mpg. Off the motorway though it's much better and I'm getting between 50-55 (much better than the C4 ever did at "normal" speeds).
I had a puncture at one point and I found it pretty easy to get to all the tools and spare wheel (nice to have a proper size wheel and not have to unload the boot to get to the spare or the tools!) It's just a pity there was no security socket thingy
I called the dealers from Spain and they said it would be in the glove compartment (it wasn't) then blamed me saying I must have signed for it when I bought the car (er, no and I subsequently spoke to the salesman and he confirmed he'd not checked the socket either). Got it sorted by a local garage in the end. Right, good things.
Very versatile and extensive storage options. Massive boot and the roof compartments are really useful (glove compartment isn't!)
Pleasant enough to drive and with the glass roof sections it's wonderfully light and airy. I love the sense of space and the few rear seat passengers I've taken have commented on how easy it is to get in and out of and have also like the roof lights.
Air-con works well and the fans are significantly better than the C4 and rear seat passengers like being able to control their own fans in the Modutop.
All in all a useful and versatile car and for me the advantages outweigh any disadvantages and it suits what I need.
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