I have a MY13/14 V40 SE LUX NAV 5 cylinder D3 AUTO in which my wife took and passed her test!
I have driven a D2 and the 5 cylinder D3 seems smoother at low rpm. Also when Start/Stop is operating I feel that the D3 has less (almost no perceptible) hesitation starting which is an advantage at roundabouts compared to the D2.
The high window line makes reversing and parallel parking more difficult compared to the usual driving instructor’s car, especially for a learner.
The 150 hp engine makes it very easy to exceed a 30 mph speed limit, unless you use the speed limiter, which is not something that you want to do anytime, especially on a driving test.
With 150 hp it is not the cheapest car to insure, especially for an inexperienced driver.
For the test you’ll need to ensure that your pupils know how to read the electronic oil level gauge. At least they don’t get their hands dirty.
David
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