My father got one of these through the goverment scheme mobility as he has a bad back. He finds it easy to get in and out of, but there seems to be a lack of a drivers side handle for some reason that would help getting in and out of the car. Overall, the car is very comfortable even on long distances, very spacious, and quiet. The only negative comment I would give is on the 1.6 automatic models, it tends to over rev sometimes trying to change gear, but I think if this was a 1.8 model, it would be better. The room in the back is outstanding with loads of leg room and excellent for long trips. The boot is quite roomy and has a separate area under the main boot area that can hold tools and stuff without getting in the way of your shopping. Also if you have frozen food, it tends to stay cooler in this part of the boot.