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Generous equipment for the money; three-year/60,000-mile warranty and free servicing for the first three years.

Daewoo have a good reputation for reliability; the warranty and servicing deal means all should be well-maintained; long-term build quality is unproven.

Excellent all-round vision; user-friendly; pedals rather small and close-set; light and easy steering for nipping about town.

Generous equipment for the money; three-year/60,000-mile warranty and free servicing for the first three years.

Pleasant cabin; generous headroom; rear legroom restricted; flexible stowage facilities; good ride for such a small car.

Twin airbags are standard; stability at speed as good as any other small but tall car - it would take a very reckless manoeuvre to upset the Matiz; meets all current Euro safety standards.

Factory-fitted Immobiliser but no alarm; extra precautions advisable.