Andy,

Many thanks. I have only driven the Auto as I have a disability and was very impressed. I know John v6 has driven both and liked the auto the best. The auto is very smooth as well as feeling well connected, moving to manual mode made very quick changes and great fun.

The pops and bangs were present particularly in sports plus and it is really brings it how how powerful modern 2L Engines are. I agree with the comments on handling and ride...it’s a huge leap from the trad models. The only downside is it didn’t feel old like my GDI which I think is part of the charm. Will it stop me moving onto a new one. No.