Thanks for your report, it was very informative.
Since I asked your opinion I have had a test drive in a 2013 plus 4 (impressed) and the new plus 4 (underwhelmed as it was quite unresponsive compared to the 2013 model). The new plus 4 only had a few miles on the clock so maybe it wasn't indicative. I am hopefully driving the factory demonstrator soon and as this has probably been broken in it might give me a better idea.
I've not driven the 2014 version +4 but I've now had my 2013 +4 for 6 weeks. I bought her with 6,700 miles on the clock ( an ex Morgan Co car ) I have added nearly 3,000 miles already including the trip to LMC. My impressions are that since LMC she has loosened up she seems more eager and the exhaust a bit more rorty. I am very impressed with the acceleration and speed through the gears, easy to overtake without changing up. Loads of torque pulling strongly from 1500 rpm. The steering (electric) is very precise but with rather more turns lock to lock than I would prefer, probably the same gearing as the non power steering version. No tendency to oversteer or under steer. The ride is quite hard but not too much so, the road holding is excellent with the Avon CR ZZ tyres even in the wet I have had no problems. The brakes are superb. Fuel consumption seems to vary wildly from 42 imp to 32 imp depending on whether the hood is up (not very often) or down. The fuel gauge is useless showing virtually empty after using only 36-7 litres. Oh and it is painfully slow to fill up. The heater is fantastic, very hot. The engine runs quite cool showing 85 degrees and rarely rising enough to set the fan going and when the the fan does run it quickly brings the temp back down. The A/C, yes I know, but it was already fitted is ok but not super cool and it noticeably affects the engine when on tickover. The seats lacked lumber support but this was quickly sorted by sliding some 4" x 2" foam behind the seat back in the lumber area. I am truly surprised by the efficiency of the headlights certainly the best of any car I have had ! The easy up hood is quite waterproof and yes I have seen a lot of rain but I am getting the drips from under the dash onto the centre tunnel. All in all I love this little car and wish I had insured it for more miles
