As lovely as its 1.7-litre diesel engine is, you’ll have driven a few miles feeling like Scott of Antarctica before it’s prepared to chuck out any warm air.
- Things aren’t perfect in Carens-land, though. The sat-nav still thinks London takes half an hour to cross.
The stereo has a few niggles too, if I’m honest. Turn the car off a couple of times and its mind wanders off the task of connecting to your phone – leaving you to prod hopelessly at the little green answer button without result.
The heated parts of the Carens are very much appreciated now that it’s getting chilly.
- Roof rack increases the load-lugging ability but isn't noisy inside
- Still a good looking car