All Chevrolet Tacuma reviews

"The phase "value for money" is often an over-used term, but in the case of the Tacuma Vision it describes the car exactly."

The Chevrolet Tacuma has established itself as a no nonsense family transporter that can show much of its opposition a clean pair of heels in the race to be the best-value mini-MPV on the market. Chevrolet have now upped the stakes by launching the Tacuma Vision special edition that we look at here. This latest model comes with a DVD player and twin screens fitted...

"Cars of this kind can be properly affordable: the Tacuma proves it."

The prospect of budget mini-MPV motoring might not set many people's hearts a-flutter but if you're the sort who can let their head rule their heart, then the Chevrolet Tacuma deserves your attention. But why should you opt for one of these over, say, the big-selling Citroen Xsara Picasso?

Or indeed at Vauxhall Zafira, a Renault Scenic or a Ford C-MAX? Quite simply because the manufacturers of all of these cars ...

"The Tacuma is easier to operate than a toaster..."

Stop us if you've heard this one before. "More power and equipment for less money." Sounds a familiar refrain? Manufacturers seem desperate to press gang us into their wares, and Chevrolet are no exception. Mind you, when they really succeed, as here, in pulling the proverbial rabbit out of the hat, it tends to kick the stools from under the more established car makers, so let's be clear. For £11,295, the Chevrolet Tacuma 1.6SX is the ...

"The top of the range Tacuma 2.0-litre CDX costs a good deal less than the entry-level 1.4-litre Renault Scenic"

It's so easy to be swayed by the obvious choices. Read the motoring press at any length and if you're in the market for a mini-MPV, you'll end up convinced that life begins and ends with the so-called premium brands. Dig a little deeper and you'll discover that it isn't necessarily the case. Choosing a more affordable mini-MPV may mean you go without a few of the gadgets that...

"Leather trim, metallic paint and rear parking sensors in a mini-MPV for less than £12,500. Doesn't sound very likely does it?"

Leather trim in a mini-MPV for less than £12,500. And metallic paint and rear parking sensors? Even provision for trailer connections? Doesn't sound very likely does it ' or at least you'd think so if you'd trawled through the brochures of any number of ordinary shrunken people carriers. Enter Chevrolet's Tacuma 2.0 CDX Plus.

Just £12,295 is what you pay ...

There's nothing wrong with manufacturing a 'me-too' twist on the mini-MPV as long as it brings something new to the party. The Vauxhall Zafira had seven seats, the Honda Stream boasted hot hatch style handling and the Fiat Multipla went for three abreast seating and looks that could curdle milk. Daewoo relied on the tried and tested method of offering good value for money. Mini-MPV drivers appreciate saving money. It's no coincidence that UK buyers took the Citroen Xsara Picasso to their hear...

There's nothing wrong with manufacturing a 'me-too' twist on the mini-MPV as long as it brings something new to the party. The Vauxhall Zafira had seven seats, the Honda Stream boasted hot hatch style handling and the Fiat Multipla went for three abreast seating and looks that could curdle milk. Daewoo relied on the tried and tested method of offering good value for money. Mini-MPV drivers appreciate saving money. It's no coincidence that UK buyers took the Citroen Xsara Picasso to their hear...