Daihatsu Sirion - 'a budget supermini'

The Daihatsu Sirion offers excellent value for money to motorists searching for a practical supermini, according to reviewers.

Parker's notes that the redesigned Sirion is more stylish and better finished inside than its predecessors.

It is "deceptively spacious" and although the seats are a bit on the firm side, there is enough room for two adult passengers in the back.

The driving position is good and the controls easy to locate and use, while the responsive handling makes the Sirion perfect for town centre motoring and easy to manoeuvre when parking.

However, both the 1.0 and 1.3 litre engines lack power and What Car? complains that the smaller version is "particularly loud" when revved hard.

Despite this, the relatively low purchase price and outstanding fuel economy figures make the Sirion a bargain alternative to the more popular superminis.

All models come with a CD player, power steering, electric windows, remote central locking and air conditioning, while the SE trim adds alloy wheels and reversing sensors.

Prices start at £7,460 and the entry level 1.0 S five door is in motor insurance group four.

Motorists could save an average of £68.92 on their car insurance with Kwik-Fit Insurance, according to a study conducted last year.

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