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How much ?

• Price as tested £13,595
• Price as tested £15,520

How fast

• 0-30mph 3.2 sec
• 0-60mph 7.8 sec
• 0-100mph 21.8 sec
• 0-150mph no data
• 0-200mph  no data
• 30-70mph  7.2 sec
• 0-400m  no data
• 0-1000m  no data
• 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  4.4 / 6.2
• 40-60mph in 4th/5th  6.3 / 8.7 sec
• 50-70mph in 5th  9.2 sec
• 60-0mph  2.7 sec
• Top speed  130 mph
• Noise at 70mph  75 dbA

How thirsty?

• Test average  27.1 mpg
• Test best/worst  13.7 / 35.4

Government figures

• Combined/urban  38.2 / 27.2 mpg
• CO₂ emissions  177 g/km

How big?

• Length  3921 mm
• Width  1683 mm
• Height  1468 mm
• Wheelbase  2486 mm
• Weight  1146 kg
• Fuel tank  45.0 litres

Engine

• Layout 4 cyls Inline , 1999 cc
• Max power 148 bhp at 6000 rpm
• Max torque 140 ft at 4500 rpm
• Specific output 74 bhp per litre
• Power to weight 130 bhp per tonne
• Installation F Transverse
• Bore/stoke 75.5x83.1 mm
• Compression ratio 10.8:1
• Valve gear 4 per cylDOHC
• Ignition and fuel Electronic multi-point fuel injection , Unleaded

Gearbox

• Type 5-speed Manual
• 1st 3.58 / 5.1
• 2nd 2.04 / 9
• 3rd 1.41 / 13
• 4th 1.11 / 15.5
• 5th 0.88 / 20.8
• 6th no data
• Final drive 3.82

Suspension

• Front MacPherson struts, coils, anti-roll bar
• Rear Torsion beam, coil springs

Steering

• Type Rack and pinion, hydraulic power assistance
• Lock to lock 2.30

Brakes

• Front 258mm Ventilated Discs
• Rear 252mm Discs

Wheel & tyres

• Size front 7.0 x 17in in
• Size rear 7.0 x 17in in
• Made of Alloy
• Tyres front 205/40 R17
• Tyres rear 205/40 R17