rhys-car-reviews

Vauxhall Corsa - 1.3CDTI SXI

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:01:52 +0100

Another hire car, replacement for the Matiz that broke down. Car drove really nice and the engine was quite lively!

Car had air con, MP3 compatible CD player and I was getting at least 50mpg from it! Great little car really did shock me and I enjoyed driving it. Only cost me £30 for the weekend from Cocoon!

Chevrolet Matiz - 1.0l

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:00:03 +0100

Oh My God! Thats all I am going to say!

Drove it from Pride Park Derby to The Shell Garage in Ockbrook, about 3 miles. And it broke down!

VW Touareg 3.0TDI V6 Altitude

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:08:49 +0100

Got to drive this car for a day. Before the Scirocco I had never been a massive fan of VW's, not because of the looks... But because I have never found them very nice to drive.

The Touareg must be about the size of a Range Rover Sport, but when driving it, the car feels small. The engine is very responsive even when mated to the Automatic gearbox. Cornering feels like a car too, with little or no roll. Equipment wise, the car cam with everything you would need; Sat Nav, Media Centre, ESP, Diff Locking... Sure you could use it off road aw well.

The car is not very economical, but still did more miles to the gallon than the Range Rover Sport I used. I averaged about 25mpg, and I did boot it a little.

Renault Megane (New Shape) - 1.9 dCi Privilege

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:30:10 +0100

Nice Spec, beige leather interior - try and get the dark leather. Really nice to drive and quite responsive, but I cannot get the seating position right.

Chrysler Grand Voyager - 2.8 CRD Limited

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:29:03 +0100

Loads of gadgets including DVD screens in the rear, automatic door and boot opening, Sat Nav with Hard Drive Entertainment System and iPod control! Full leather on all 7 seats! Engine is alright but the automatic gearbox seems to confuse itself. Was getting about 30mpg out of it. The only reason I would buy this car is for the gadgets!

Renault Laguna Coupe - 2.0 TDI 180bhp

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:27:40 +0100

This car looks fantastic front and back, interior looks the same as the Standard Laguna and as expected the rear seats are limited. But you don't buy one of these cars for the limited space. Driving the car is fantastic, very quick with fantastic response on accelleration. 4 wheel steering feels weird but not scary! Renault have done a great job on this car

New Renault Megane Coupe - 2.0 TCE Privilege

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:26:18 +0100

I probably sound a bit one sided on this car as it I drove it the day my Scirocco was delivered, but Renault have done a nice job of the interior and all of the controls feel really good and actually better than the New Laguna. The engine is great but still not as nice as the Scirocco. But would definitely recommend it!

Nissan X-Trail 2.0 dCi Aventura Automatic

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:25:10 +0100

I really enjoyed driving this car, very comfortable and a pleasure to take anywhere. Not very thirsty even for an automatic. Full leather interior with heated seats. Multi Changer with MP3 reader and Bluetooth Phone. To keep the MPG up, you can swith the car in to 2WD only mode.

Renault Koleos 2.0dCi 175bhp Privilege

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:20:50 +0100

The car had loads of gadgets, Full Colour Sat Nav, Bluetooth, Aux Input, Full Leather and a nice engine mated to a 6 speed gearbox. But the ride was soft and spongey, and even going round the slowest corners made you feel like you were going to fall out. I took the Koleos to Wales over August '08 bank holiday and even as a driver I felt travel sick. Cheap on Contract Hire though.

VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI GT

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:19:36 +0100

Only had use of this vehicle since February 2009, but first impressions o this car is excellent. The car is set up almost perfectly. With buttons to adjust the suspension.

The engine is nice and nippy, but also very drivable at slow speeds. I am already averaging 42mpg in the car!

Will keep you updated on this car as time goes on.