Opel Agila 2009

2009 Opel Agila: what owners report

• Springs, shock absorbers and axle joints are flagged often at German inspections of the second generation; Auto Bild adds broken springs and worn bushings.2008–2014
• Brake lines wear or corrode more often than usual on the second generation, and on the earliest cars this can fail the German roadworthiness test.2008–2014
• The Suzuki-built manual gearbox needs fresh oil every three years or 45,000 km or shifting suffers; two UK owners report gearbox trouble, one needing a new unit.2008–2014
• The 225-litre boot is small, ESP was not standard on most versions, the 1.0 engine is weak and interior quality is basic.2008–2014