CT200h-L

Technological marvel

We've traded in our uber-reliable BMW116i for this, and so far, we're over the moon. It's got every mod-con we could hope for. It's also got enough of a poke of rort for when we want to overtake anything. But, most of the time, we can pootle along with the eco selection selected knowing we're saving the planet; one penguin at a time.

It handles fine, and although the ride is firm; it's not as bad as our Beemer or Honda Civic type R and is it ever QUIET? Yes, yes it is. Boot is surprisingly deep. Child is surprisingly happy to drift off to sleep in the back. Sat Nav is brilliant and reversing camera good fun. It saved a dog's life the other day! Not content with saving the planet, see...

One problem, passenger door handle came off in my hand the other day. Dealer horrified. Taking it in on Saturday for a good sorting. Lets see how they do...

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