Yeah, the gearbox allows it to be very quick from 0 - 30mph.
Yep, 0-30 on my Selecta is almost like the 16v and a lot quieter
The main downside IMO are hills, because of the nature of the CVT' box, you need to adjust the throttle just right to stop it from continuously switching 'gear'.
For around town and 50-60mph A roads, it is simply brilliant. Think of it as the lovechild of a dodgem and a go-kart.
The missus loves it (... the car, I mean