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The Agila marked Vauxhalls first foray into the citycar market, and although it was a new venture for the British company, it was far from a brand new model, being in effect a rebadged Suzuki Wagon R+ albeit with a pair of engines not shared with its Japanese counterpart. In many ways the Agila legitimised the boxy tall citycar, as examples had been offered here for some years by manufacturers such as Daihatsu and Suzuki but had been viewed with suspicion. The Agila has sold in reasonable numbers and with good reason its a superb car if you like to remain in the urban sprawl and crawl. A used example wont have clocked up too many miles but you may need to look carefully to see if its short life has been unduly harsh.
Its a jungle out there
As already suggested, the upright, boxy stance creates far more interior space than youd find in a conventional European citycar. So much in fact that you could even see your Agila as a kind of tiny MPV People Carrier. This of course assumes youre not travelling four-up (in which case theres only a paltry 8.7cuft or 248 litres - of luggage space).
With the rear bench unoccupied however and the 50/50 split back seats folded flat, that area can be increased five-fold to 1250 litres. Theres plenty of oddments space too, with drawers under the front seats, cup and bottle holders and knee-height shelves for both front passengers. All that said, its as well to remember how narrow this car is before you go making any grand plans for long journeys. The rear bench is so narrow that there isnt even a centre seatbelt.
On the plus side, passengers sit 83mm higher than they would in a Corsa, so theres excellent visibility through the vast glass area. This incidentally, makes air-conditioning a very desirable option (as youll discover on a hot day), so its a pity you can only specify it on the 1.2-litre model. Just one trim level is being offered but its reasonably comprehensive.
Power steering, electric mirrors, an engine immobiliser, tinted glass, body-coloured bumpers and mirrors, a radio cassette player and Vauxhalls excellent dash-top information display all come as standard. Central locking and deadlocks would have been nice but you have to specify an extra cost Comfort Pack to get them (along with power front windows). Theres also an Exterior Plus Pack with alloy wheels and front foglamps. Safety is a justifiable concern with cars like this: some of the Japanese citycar alternatives don't inspire much confidence as to their crashworthiness. The Agila is different however, with a safety-first design culture that goes much deeper than simply having a driver's airbag as standard. A maximum NCAP impact-test score is predicted thanks to ideas like a clever system that pulls the pedals away from your feet in a smash. There are also height-adjustable seat belts that limit the force exerted on passengers chests, even in a minor crash. Anti-lock brakes and a front passenger airbag are optional.
Expect to pay 2,800 for a 2000 W-plated 1.0-litre Agila and 3,000 for an equivalent 1.2-litre car. Insurance Groups are 2 and 3 respectively.
Optional Comfort Packs and Exterior Packs tend to bump the price up by around 200.
The Agila is a surprisingly durable little car. The 1.0-litre version isnt particularly adept at motorway work, so many have quite low mileages. Thats not to say they wont have suffered much wear and tear: the twin demands of city driving and ferrying kids around is an acid test if ever there was one. Check the interiors for signs of damage to fittings, rips or stains on the upholstery and damage in the load bay caused by bulky objects (the seat backs are rather vulnerable). Check tyre wear and also the condition of the exhaust, and make sure all gears engage cleanly and do not jump out. Otherwise insist on a service record and buy with confidence.(approx based on a 2000 1.0-litre Agila) Consumables prices for the Agila are comfortingly modest. Expect to pay around 8 for an air filter, 15 for a fuel filter and 4 for a spark plug.
Since you may not be expecting too much in terms of road-roading excitement, its likely that youll be pleasantly surprised by the way the Agila handles. Youll be genuinely impressed by the cars responsive power steering, agile change of direction and lack of body roll. Sixty is around 13 seconds away from rest in the 1.2-litre model on the way to a maximum of close to 100mph, so motorway travel is well within this Vauxhalls remit.