[Arragonis]

Thanks. One other observation is that the instant MPG graph seems to have only 3 readings. 0, 100 (when moving and the engine is off) and 45 the rest of the time the engine is running. Very little variation from that but that is probably down to driving style.

A couple of other observations whilst I am tapping.

Plus points - ride is very comfortable, handling is pretty good too although we haven't pushed it much. Paint quality is very nice, driving position is flexible enough for both of us to be comfortable driving it. Boot (trunk) size is decent enough, very glad we didn't go for the Auris were this part is all battery.

Noise levels with the engine off is good, the engine can get thrashy if pushed or if it is cold but otherwise well suppressed.

Audio system excellent (according to Junior...), sat-nav works well on some test runs. The rear camera is vital as you have no chance of seeing out the back window.

Bad points - visibility could be better - the little windows at the front are of little use TBH. The interior build quality could also be better - if you are used to VAG products the fit and finish and materials are a little cheap, flashing from the mouldings are visible in some areas, some plastics are very hard. Similarly the rear doors "clang" shut rather than thud and the centre console rattles a bit even though it is empty.

But if that is as bad as it gets then its looking OK.

EDIT - Oh and it has the EV button, did the US one have this missing at one point ?