It uses unleaded. Despite the car's size, it benefits from responsive and well-weighted steering, good balance in a variety of situations and stability even when cornering at speed. The brakes are the weakest point in an otherwise competent package of ride and handling. They feel spongy and unresponsive and not as good as in other cars of this ilk. Five adults fit comfortably in the Ford and there is room to cram enough gear in the flat, wide boot for extended holidays.
Storage is good, with a big glovebox and central bin but the door pockets are a bit small.
One quibble is with the design of the boot when it has the twin spoilers attached. The lid becomes heavy and you can hit your head on the part that pokes beyond the bounds of the normal bootline. Another is that at night, the dials can reflect into the windscreen. Otherwise, the sports seats are cosseting and have heaps of bolstering, the dash is simple to read and ergonomics are excellent. The XR6 is a good option for someone chasing a sporty car which also can double as the family's weekend chariot.