Vauxhall Adam

[Bigfeet]

I'm sorry, should I put a warning in the thread title?

Lol! I'm just messing

[WTF]

So am I!!!

[Bigfeet]

So am I!!!

Touché Brace, touché.... :bow:

[Dangerousfish]

Why did they design the front end so that it looks like a child on acid?

[lfcrule1972]

It's bloody hideous, nothing will change my mind on that

[Clean Your Ride]

Don't like the Adam but do like the new Astra VXR though

[lfcrule1972]

Yeah I like that too, really like the GTC shape anyway but the VXR looks great ! I almost bought a GTC instead of the DS3, was put off by the silly prices Vauxhall were charging in 2012 though Glad I have the DS3 now though, more equipment, free road tax and great looking car !

[THP]

Of all the cars my name could've ended up on, it had to be my most hated brand. :-/

I can see this car being a massive flop; I've only seen one on the road so far. It's beyond hideous and has an awful name for a car.

[Dangerousfish]

Don't like the Adam but do like the new Astra VXR though
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A lad at work has one. They look amazing. He's also received some pretty amazing service from his dealer too - Corrosion on two alloys, all four replaced, grit from the road that had stripped off some of his paint also covered under warranty.

[WTF]

Vauxhall Adam vs Citroen DS3 - By What Car?

The Citroen DS3 and Vauxhall Adam offer you plenty of style for your money, and their cabins are well equipped and full of eye-catching materials.

The Adam is cheaper than the DS3 as an entry-level model, but the Citroen is the larger car. Which is better?

What are the Citroen DS3 and Vauxhall Adam like to drive?

Neither the Adam nor the DS3 handle as well as the Mini, but both are nimble around town. It's at higher speeds that they struggle; the Adam's steering is disconcertingly light and the DS3's feels a bit vague.

You also have to put up with a rather firm, unsettled ride in both cars, while the Adam's – with the optional sports suspension and 18-inch wheels – is downright uncomfortable. At least THP versions of the DS3 reward you with tight body control, giving them the edge over the sportier Adams.

As for engines, the 86bhp 1.4-litre petrol in the Adam pulls well enough when you work it hard, while the 118bhp and 154bhp engines in the DS3 both feel pretty potent. Vauxhall has no plans to offer a diesel engine to Adam buyers, but the Citroen has a choice of two diesels with either 89bhp or 113bhp.

The lower-powered petrols in both cars drone noisly in top gear at motorway speeds, whereas more powerful DS3s are fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox that keeps them hushed on the motorway.

Both cars keep wind noise to a minimum, too, but the DS3 lets in a lot of road noise if it's fitted with 17-inch wheels.

Can I get an automatic Citroen DS3 or Vauxhall Adam?

The 118bhp 1.6-litre petrol engine in the DS3 is available with a four-speed automatic 'box, but there’s no automatic option on the Adam.

What are the Citroen DS3 and Vauxhall Adam like inside?

Both cars' dashboards feature classy materials, while the switchgear is simple and the infotainment systems reasonably intuitive.

The Adam has the better driving position, though, offering a wide range of seat and steering wheel adjustment and good visibility. You sit farther back from the windscreen in the DS3, and it has offset pedals that can cause discomfort.

Both cars are available only as three-door models, which means access to the rear seats could be better. That said, there’s enough room in the back of the DS3 for two adults, so it's a more practical option than the Adam, where even small children will feel cramped.

The Adam's boot is equally disappointing; its 171-litre capacity is beaten by most city cars, not to mention the 285 litres you get in the DS3.

At least the Adam gives you plenty of equipment for your money. Every model comes with air-conditioning, Bluetooth and a digital radio, all of which are missing from the entry-level DS3. Adam buyers are also offered a huge range of personalisation options, including roof colours, wheels and interior trim.

Which one should I buy?

Neither car here is a class leader, but it’s the Citroen DS3 that represents the better value for money. It offers more space for both passengers and luggage, as well as a ride that’s that bit more composed around town and at speed.

Rather than recommend the cheapest entry-level car, our pick of the DS3 range is actually the 1.6-litre THP DSport. It’s a stylish and well-equipped supermini that delivers hot hatch pace and decent handling.

If you’re absolutely set on buying an Adam, we’d recommend steering clear of the optional sports suspension and larger wheels; both worsen an already unsettled ride. We would also suggest going easy on the personalisation front, because it’s all too easy to pick some outlandish colour and trim combinations that are likely to have a negative effect come resale time.

For company car users, or those doing higher mileages, the DS3 also makes the most sense. The lack of a diesel Adam counts against it here, as does the fact that the cleanest model still emits 118g/km of CO2; both diesels in the DS3 squeeze under the 100g/km tax threshold.

[TypeDS3]

Interesting comparisons but EVERYBODY who buys a car considers looks too, and obviously the DS3 wins that one everytime!

[BeefMasta]

Vauxhall Adam vs Citroen DS3 - By What Car?

Rather than recommend the cheapest entry-level car, our pick of the DS3 range is actually the 1.6-litre THP DSport. It’s a stylish and well-equipped supermini that delivers hot hatch pace and decent handling.

Yesss!

[ds'pinky'3]

Ahhh yeeaaah !!! couldnt have put it better myself !!

sent via new phone thats driving me nutts !

[Bigfeet]

[B][SIZE=3]...You sit farther back from the windscreen in the DS3, and it has offset pedals that can cause discomfort...

Lol!

I drove one for 1,900 miles in two days and not once I find the pedals an issue and I'm six foot three with cattle barges for feet!

Motor Journalists know nothing, the one who lives in the town and writes for the telegraph old me that the headlights on the Peugeot he was testing were too low, I pointed the level switch about for him...

[Gazski66]

Cant say I have seen the headlight adjustment switch yet :redface: