Nissan Tiida

It’s cheap for a reason. Interior space is about the best thing about this one. What kind of name is Tiida anyway?

• Comfort

  On par for its class, although it's pretty choppy over bumps. Lots of headroom and reasonable legroom in the back although the Tiida isn't all that wide.

  

• Performance

  Doesn't have as much power as most cars in its class, but then again it really would be wasted wouldn't it? Keeps up with traffic, but doesn't have much in reserve.

  

• Cool

  Given it's uglier than road kill and has the name Tiida, only the truly un-hinged could suggest this car has an ounce of coolness.

  

• Quality

  The interior feels generally cheap and some of the seat trims are plain. The manual gearshift clunks every time you change gears.

  

• Handling

  The Tiida handles like you expect. It doesn't really like corners so if you try to go around one fast it just squeals and wriggles and carries on.

  

• Practicality

  Lots of interior space and lots of room in the hatch. The sedan doesn't have as much room and can't fit larger items, but it is a sedan after all.

  

• Running costs

  Given most Tiidas are sold to fleets, including rental companies, the Tiida is pretty cheap to keep on the road. It is pretty easy on the bowser too.