Insurance Group: 9
MPG: 49.6
CO2: 131
0-62 Mph: 14.0 secs
BHP: 93 BHP
Range: 491 miles
PROS: Low running costs, cheap to buy, practical.
CONS: CO2 emissions are high for a car of this type. The quality of the cabin is pretty shoddy.
The four cylinder engine does a decent job in this car, developing 93 bhp and 87 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm.
The steering is light and the suspension does a great job of protecting the car’s occupants from discomfort although roads of particularly poor quality can still be a little uncomfortable.
The top speed of 106 mph is more than sufficient for a family car but the 0-62 mph time of 14.0 seconds is pretty pedestrian. The noise of the wind and road is largely kept out and whilst the small engine generates some noise as it works hard to deliver the decent performance levels this is no worse than in rival models and causes little disturbance.
The Agila is a fairly good looking car and the interior feels like it's been screwed together well, although some of the plastics feel horrendously cheap, as is to be expected at this price.
Standard kit includes power steering, central locking, electric door mirrors, electric front windows and a built-in stereo with CD player.
Not all additional luxuries are available for an extra cost either, and a built-in sat nav, Bluetooth connectivity, MP3 connectivity, leather seats, rear parking sensors and cruise control are not available on these models.
Air conditioning can be added for £510 but there is no climate control option and stability control will cost an extra £465. Those wanting to upgrade the exterior to a metallic paint finish will be required to part with £495 as well.
The base model lacks the split/folding rear seats of more advanced trims and this can be a compromising feature for some buyers. There is plenty of room within the cabin for passengers to get comfortable and both the driver seat and steering wheel have plenty of adjustment.
The layout of the dashboard is good and the controls feel firm and sturdy. This gives a sense of reliability and makes the controls easy to operate when driving. The boot capacity is an average 225 litres when the seats are all in place but can be expanded to 1,050 litres by folding down the seats.
Safety levels are fairly high and the car comes with driver, passenger and front side airbags all as standard. An immobiliser is also fitted to deter thieves but there is no option for an alarm which puts the model at a slight disadvantage.
Mechanical reliability is considered strong within this model and the high quality finish on the exterior and interior means that this car’s price tag is not evident from the appearance.
The Agila S 1.2i 16v Auto costs £12,320. Despite the apparent value for money this price is a little steep considering there is no additional in-car tech on offer than isn’t found in the Agila S 1.0i 12v ecoFLEX. The fact that the Vauxhall Agila S 1.2i 16v Auto is also more expensive to keep on the road also makes the additional £1,885 is unjustified.
Falling under road tax band E and insurance group 9, the Agila returns 49.6mpg on the combined cycle, making it the least fuel efficient Agila on sale.
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