It's fair to say that you're not going to break any land speed records but not everyone wants or likes autos or thirsty petrols. You get all the comforts with more economy. I've used mine to and from work , 4 miles each way, and on a 150 mile motorway trip (cruises lovely at 80 - 90 mph )and can't fault it. Maybe the black leather heated memory seats , dual climate control etc. help

Mine was chauffeur driven so well looked after I guess.
I also have a Astra 1.9 CDTI DESIGN 120 estate (wife's car ) little flying machine that one even with 160k on the clock, but a car of a different time and price