| Overall Rating |
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| Description |
| Average. It's safe, well built and there are some good engines in the range. The estate has more to offer but there is more value to be found elsewhere until the new version arrives. |
| Handling |
 |
| Comfort |
 |
| Quality & Reliability |
 |
| Performance |
 |
| Roominess |
 |
| Running Costs |
 |
| Value for Money |
 |
| Stereo/Sat Nav |
 |
| NCAP |
| 4 |
| Best Models |
| 2.0 T S. T4 |
| Worst Models |
| 1.6 |
| Replacement |
| 2004 |
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| Positive Points |
- Spacious, safe, high quality family wheels
- Lots of equipment on top models
- Lots of room for four adults, big boot
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| Negative Points |
- Latest S40 makes this one look dated
- Less of a driver's car than 9-3 or 3-Series
- 2.0T and T4 have high running costs
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