I have a decent 2006 120D sport , can’t say I really like it that much. Heavy steering (around town) & horrible notchy 6 speed gearbox (tallish geared) are my biggest gripes. 167hp so it goes like stink tho, granny driving get’s around 50 mpg.
No surprises in hearing it’s small, I’m 5ft 6″ so it’s not too bad for me. Also it’s low (standard) & dropping into it is not that nice. seats are comfy, it’s very firm on the road & more prone to understeer than oversteer when pushed hard. I would also say that the steering rack ratio is fairly quick & booting along our highland A roads requires mucho concentrato.
I do like the way it looks & after a V6 petrol Alfa my pocket is so much happier. But really after 18 months the jury is leaning to disapointed!