Insurance Group: 6
MPG: 60.1
CO2: 109
0-62 Mph: 14.7 secs
BHP: 67 BHP
Range: 595 miles
PROS: Low running costs, impressive fuel efficiency, practical.
CONS: Basic trim, cheap feeling interior, poor image.
The three cylinder engine is adequate in a car of this size, delivering 67 bhp at 6000rpm and 66 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm. The top speed of 99 mph is about average for this class of car as is 0-62 mph time of 14.7 seconds. The Aglia is fine for pottering around town but take it out on to the open road and it feels out of its depth.
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 noise of the wind and road is largely kept out and whilst the small engine generates some noise, this is no worse than in rival models and causes little disturbance.
The Agila is not an ugly car, it's just not particularly desirable. The car's interior is put together well but feels very cheap and there are a number of features included as standard.
Equipment which comes as standard includes power steering, central locking, electric door mirrors, electric front windows and a built-in stereo with CD player. 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.
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 this model.
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 to ensure a comfortable driving position is obtained.
The dashboard is relatively well organised, making 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.
The Agila should be safe as it 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.
At £10,435, the Agila S 1.0i 12v ecoFLEX is not the cheapest Agila in the range but offers relatively good value for money.
Good fuel consumption of 58.9mpg means refuelling will be infrequent and inexpensive and the low carbon emissions put this model into road tax band B whilst insurance premiums are equally low under insurance group 6. This means that for those who are not concerned about in-car technology, this model is a great little investment.
The Vauxhall Agila Expression is a small car that offers plenty of room and flexibility. Its height gives it a bit more versatility than the likes of the Corsa and with the rear seats down the lugg...
For those looking for a city car which is - above all else - cheap, the Vauxhall Agila 1.0i exoFLEX is a great option. There are much better cars out there for similar money though.
The Agila S 1.2i 16v Auto completely misses the point. Its 1.2-litre engine may be the pick of the bunch but less than impressive CO2 emissions mean that this Agila doesn't offer the one thing that...
The Agila is the smallest and cheapest model from the fleet of Vauxhall cars. Available with three engines, the Agila 1.2i 16v engine is the best pick and it is a vast improvement to the older mode...
You might want to read reviews for other Small Family cars that you can then compare to the Vauxhall Agila. Here are some popular Vauxhall Agila alternatives:
