We say The Lacetti Estate is cheap and practical. Let's face it - you're not going to buy it for the drive.Performance 1.6 and 1.8-litre petrol engines are the ones to consider. The Lacetti’s 1.6 may struggle when loaded and pushed and neither manual nor optional autoboxes are good.Emissions The 1.6 can manage fuel economy in the mid-30s and emits a terrible 181g/km – and it’s the best options for economy and emissions on the Lacetti wagon.Driving The Lacetti estate can’t handle the twisty stuff due to excessive body roll and poor grip.Feel Engines make their presence felt at higher speeds, though the Lacetti’s ride is generally comfortable and supple.Space The Lacetti comes into its own with interior space’ it has a wide boot entrance and manages 1,410 litres in the back with the seats down, though they don't fold flat.Equipment Alloys and aircon as basic spec, which is weak. Lowered suspension and bodykit on Lacetti Sport trim – if you’re completely mad.Price The Lacetti is very cheap to buy; not very cheap to run; and even less so to sell.Quality Humdrum inside but probably durable. The engines are strong, even if they’re basic.Safety Basic levels of safety kit as standard.Pros Good space, good prices.Cons Poor residual values. Awful to drive.Alternatives Skoda Octavia, Ford Focus, Peugeot 206 SW
