Stonic 4 1.0 TGDi 118bhp automatic

Automatic driving position & resting pedal gives me bruised buttock & sprained ankle

It's only when driving it that you realise that the driver's seat is SO uncomfortable & badly designed. The automatic or DCT has only been launched this year, so I will be interested in reading other drivers' reviews of the auto version. I went for Stonic 4, top of the range. Dealer experience terrible. Didn't tell me that it differed from what was in the brochure (no D-shaped steering wheel as in the Stonic 3). Thought plastic seats would be more comfortable (that's what faux leather means after all).

Then dealer said that the one he'd shown me in the showroom (manual) was actually a First Edition, so if there were differences he should have pointed that out at the time. Very dodgy dealer in my opinion - realised he taken me out on test drive of Stonic 3 in a non-PDI'd car & didn't want to see my driving licence. How does that work if there is an accident? Non-PDI means a car should not be on the road as it is not in a safe condition to drive.

Anyway, back to the seat - there is a steel foot rest for the left leg which is far too high up. This means the resting left leg is perched at a high angle, with knee bent, putting full weight into the left buttock. I get a bruised feeling in my buttock as a result. Worse, there is no way to rest your thigh on the seat. If I stretch my leg out, which I have always done on other automatics, then the floor does not slant so your foot can rest there, it arches over meaning that strain is on the front of your ankle. My ankle is now sprained as a result & I have tubigrip bandage on & ibuprofen.

Had it just over a week - 150 miles - and warning light came on. Got Kia/RAC out & currently in garage as the temperature sensor went & had to be replaced.

Lane guidance system means you are fighting the steering wheel sometimes as it wants you to keep straight but if the road bends you need to turn the wheel. Very disconcerting, and could be dangerous.

What do you think? Would you buy this car???? Stuck with it now after paying a premium for what I thought would be a great, reliable, comfortable car. Will have to wait a year I guess til I can get rid of it.

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