First drive: High hopes for Charade

1 May 1985

By CHRIS HARRIS

About 150 improvements to the body (a new, sleeker nose, tail-lights and hatch door), chassis, engine, suspension and interior sum up the 1985 Charade facelift, resulting in improved handling and efficiency.

The Duet van became the CC three-door until the smaller Handi “Kei” car replaced it a year later.