The VAUXHALL ADAM (2012-20) 3DR HATCHBACK 1.2I 70 EU6 SLAM EXTREME is a small, three-door petrol city car, aimed at drivers who want easy urban motoring with more personality than a basic runabout. In the UK market it sits alongside cars such as the Fiat 500 and MINI, with distinctive styling rather than family-car space. The 1.2-litre petrol engine is best suited to town driving, commuting and shorter trips; its modest power favours relaxed progress over quick acceleration. Three doors and limited rear space make it less practical for growing families, but it can suit first-time drivers, couples or anyone seeking a compact, easy-to-park car with a stylish cabin. Its playful design and customisable details are central to its appeal. On mycarcheck.com, 244 checks covered 104 distinct VINs, a useful sample; average recorded mileage was 41,000, annual mileage 6,000, and average private-sale valuation £6,000. Cars had about two previous keepers.