2021-02-17 Autocar

It’s as small and
light as a can of Coke,
and about as rigid

The tiny 13in This 5’s sporty addenda are nicely subtle
Crikey, look at those snazzy sports seats
rims look rather

Δ exactly how the gearbox is going were any manner of inadequate, but with
to feel, how the engine will sound, far faster modern fat 195-section tyres
even the gearing of the defiantly machine paying and such a low kerb
unassisted steering. a visit; but with
every passing mile, weight, grip levels
But it feels flimsier than ever. I wondered ever more are surprisingly
This isn’t because I’ve forgotten how
inexactly these cars were constructed impressive.
and from which mediocre materials,
just that it matters more to me now what I had seen in it to
and the world has moved on while it
hasn’t. Even as an occasional ‘classic’ begin with.
car used for recreational purposes,
its build quality would irritate me – Shockingly, it didn’t even feel very
and probably scare me, too.
quick. ‘Pleasantly rapid’ would be
I once was in an accident involving
a 5 that drove on the wrong side of the a fair assessment of its potential,
road into a 5 Series that I had already
brought to a halt. Mercifully the crash but only once the boost needle has
did nothing to the driver other than
rouse him from his slumber, but the woken up the far side of 3000rpm,
Renault penknifed, leaving its roof on
its back seats, which would have had swept around the dial and kicked
calamitous consequences had anyone
been there. The BMW? Its airbags its 1.4-litre pushrod engine (design
didn’t even deploy.
work for which began in the 1950s)
By now, doubts were rising in big
bubbles within me. I won’t hide that into action. When new, the 5 GT
I was excited about the car coming
to stay, more so than I would be Turbo was the paciest of compact

hot hatches. Now it’s mildly

invigorating at best.

But then we reached the

mountains and I could put its chassis

to work. Oh my goodness, it was

brilliant. It’s different to the 205

GTi, which just wants to rotate into

a corner and then keep rotating.

The 5 GT Turbo is so much better

tied down: fling it at an apex on a

trailing throttle and all it does is

HIGH FIVES: A SHORT HISTORY

It’s too easily forgotten that the The 5 GT Turbo made 115bhp, which
first hot Renault 5 actually predates bettered the output of the original
the Volkswagen Golf GTI, the car so 205 GTi (105bhp) and matched that
often and erroneously credited with of later 1.6-litre cars but fell short
inventing the hot hatch category. of the 130bhp of the 1.9-litre 205.
That said, at 850kg, it was lighter
Called the 5 Alpine in Europe than any of them and compared
when launched in 1976 and the well in power-to-weight terms.
5 Gordini when it reached the UK two
years later, it used a 93bhp naturally A revised version with a water-
aspirated version of the engine that cooled turbocharger was introduced
would end up in the 5 GT Turbo. the following year to solve hot-start
problems, which raised power to
In 1982, Renault bolted a 120bhp. Production stopped in 1991.
Garrett T3 turbocharger to the
engine, which raised power to
110bhp and dropped the 0-60mph
time a whole second to 8.7sec,
creating a car that survived until
the almost entirely new second-
generation 5 was launched in 1985.

By the time the hot version of that
(the 5 GT Turbo) was ready in 1986,
Peugeot was already well established
in the market with the 205 GTi.

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kill the understeer, leaving the I owned a 205 GTi for seven years RENAULT 5 GT TURBO RETRO DRIVE
car just beautifully neutral. Do until last year, and not for a moment
that in a 205 GTi and without swift do I now wish it had been a 5 GT Interior is airy,
correction you would be in a hedge. Turbo. But on the right road, the even intuitive… and
lighter Renault, with its beautiful
And the steering! That I confess balance and near-flawless steering, poorly made
I might not have recalled so clearly. is actually better. I wouldn’t go so far
Put it this way: I’ve never driven to say we all got it wrong in elevating COULD THERE BE
a hatchback that better combines the 205 GTi’s reputation to the stars A NEW 5 TURBO?
weighting, gearing and feel. yet leaving the 5 GT Turbo on earth,
but it’s a special and now extremely It seems almost inevitable that,
Suddenly the rather workaday rare thing. How glad I am to have just as the hot hatch followed
engine doesn’t matter any more, for made its acquaintance once more. L the popularisation of the hatch
it’s merely a facilitator; what you format at a deferential distance,
need to let that chassis do its thing. the same is likely to be true for
I far prefer the Peugeot’s gearbox, electric hot hatches.
but the Renault’s is good enough.
However, packaging enough
And the car overall? In many punch in such a compact car
ways, it makes me admire the while still providing acceptable
205 GTi even more, which I range without also introducing
know isn’t the idea, but the unacceptable mass will be tricky
5 GT Turbo makes you realise to pull off, so don’t expect a new
what a stunningly complete – Renault 5 ‘Turbo’ any time soon.
not to mention hilarious – hot
hatch its deadliest rival was. And even if they do crack
the formula and make one
This car isn’t really about the engine, but… fast enough, a rather bigger
challenge lies ahead: making it
` fun enough. Flawed though the
And the steering! I’ve old 5 GT Turbo is, it’s still more
never driven a hatchback that fun to drive than any electric car
better combines weighting, on sale today. Sorting that out
won’t be the work of a moment.
gearing and feel

a

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FRENCH REVOLUTION

BRIGHTEN JEEP LANCIA
WITH STARS
RENEGADE FULVIETTA CONCEPT
That’s the meaning of ‘Stellantis’, and This charismatic compact SUV A super-desirable hint of what
FCA and PSA each ignited quite a few. is Jeep-ish, yet with a sense of could have been, this 2003 coupé
Richard Bremner points to the brightest guilty-secret appeal. still looks good. Since ignored.

iaisons, some Opel and Vauxhall, twinned then WRANGLER YPSILON
cast off by General Motors. Almost True to its flat-panelled, rugged The last Lancia, a 10-year-old city
L dangerous, some as wild would have been the idea heritage. Not brilliant but honest hatchback, had a strong 2020 in
inspired and many of Fiat swallowing Chrysler, Jeep and appealing for it. the only place it’s still sold: Italy.
unexpected, have and a pick-up brand called Ram.
long created drama
in the automotive industry. Yet that’s exactly how things
Half a century ago, no pundit turned out, with Stellantis formed
could have imagined modest, from the merger of the PSA Group
middle-class Peugeot being a lead (which grew out of Peugeot) and
player in an industrial combine FCA (Fiat and Chrysler merged).
including the mighty (it was then)
Fiat, America’s third-biggest car So how did its various brands
maker (it was then) Chrysler and get here, and what are some of
their most memorable creations?

FIAT MEMORIES
OF FCA
PUNTO
Fiat invented the FIAT
supermini with the Driving the 500 out
127 in 1971, and its Punto of a Turin football
descendant was often the stadium on the
best seller in Europe. launch. So pretty
It’s amazing that the firm and surprisingly
abandoned such success, well made. But to
despite tight margins. drive… so-so.

TIPO 500 124 SPIDER LANCIA
A fine example of Fiat’s bipolarity: A fine piece of retro engineering that FCA’s on-off commitment to models The disappointment
the charming 500 on one side, the has succeeded beyond Fiat’s wildest caused this pleasingly effective Fiat- of being told by then
dull and underdone Tipo on the other. dreams, doubtless saving the brand. and-Mazda mongrel’s early death. Fiat marketing boss
Olivier François that
ALFA ROMEO making a profitable
go of Lancia was
impossible, despite
much research.
Maybe that has
changed now.

ALFA ROMEO
Reading FCA’s
astonishing 2014
indictment of its
management of Alfa
Romeo, presented
at an investors’
conference. Its
corrective goals
have been only
part-realised.

JEEP
Driving the current
Compass and feeling
swamped by its
averageness.

8C COMPETIZIONE MITO GIULIA QUADRIFOGLIO
Beautiful proof Alfa can easily sell a Punto-based supermini with a shield Magnificent, albeit too late to rescue
car for over £100k, but proof ignored. for a grille was pretty but fell short. Alfa. Lesser Giulias are superb too.

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FCA AND PSA ROUND-UP

PEUGEOT RCZ MEMORIES
Handsome, Audi TT-like coupé built OF PSA
out of concept. Sadly missed out on
the 306 GTi-6’s dynamic panache. VAUXHALL
Its rapid rise to
profitability making
me and many others
wonder what GM
had been doing for
all those years.

PEUGEOT
Driving a 306 GTi-6
with a hyper Subaru
Impreza and an R32
Nissan Skyline GT-R,
with neither able to
shake the Pug and
its exquisite chassis.

205 206 405 DS
A legendary hatch and hot hatch – Delayed actual 205 successor. Subtly handsome pounder of the Being knocked out
which was inexplicably replaced with Better made but less entertaining. fleet beat with an exquisite chassis, by my first look at
the smaller 106 and the larger 306. Best-selling Peugeot ever. especially in hot Mi-16 form. the DS 5, with its
superb tan watch-
DS VAUXHALL strap interior. Then
being knocked about
by its absurdly stiff
suspension.

CITROEN
Trying to fling the
supposedly no-roll
Xantia Activa ever
harder into corners
and finding that it
indeed didn’t roll.

3 CORSA-E
Stylish, premium supermini that laid the groundwork for Vauxhall has bounded into the modern world using PSA’s
the DS brand experiment. It has since ignored this class. electric vehicle hardware in its perennially popular hatch.

CITROEN

BX ZX XM
Pleasing mix of Citroën, Peugeot and Gandini. As normal as its GSA forebear was complex. True to CX and DS roots but undone by early
Sold by the million, despite its flimsy fittings. Introduced Citroën to the concept of profits. examples’ hair-tearing electrical issues.

C3 PLURIEL C4 C4 CACTUS
Intriguing concept car turned real, but with Returned to bold looks. A successful rally car, A more Citroën-like Citroën: ingenious, stylish
an unasked-for random water feature… although you wouldn’t know it from the drive. and colourful, albeit unexciting to drive.

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MOTORSPORT Damien Smith
RACING LINES
Six pages of news, insight and opinion from the world of motor racing
This will be the last
season for Spark
Gen2 Evo cars

LYNN LOOKS FOR THAT SPARK
How Mahindra has given British driver new hope in Formula E

alse start, take for the team that was the every morning with huge
first to commit to the Gen3 determination. The team
F two. Season regulations, which promise reflects that too, coming
seven of what another gearchange for off the back of a difficult
is now the Formula E next year. season for them, which is
ABB Formula E World why I feel quite at home.”
Championship should have PLENTY TO PROVE Lynn: “I feel quite at home”
begun in Santiago, Chile, in HIGH-SPEED CHESS
mid-January, but guess what Sims took a calculated not a lot of it has been in my
happened… The focus will gamble in leaving BMW control,” says an upbeat and As the son of a prolific
now instead be on Diriyah, for Mahindra, and it has cheerful Lynn. “The fact that historic racer, Lynn has been
Saudi Arabia, as the electric already paid off given that I’m back here at Mahindra immersed in motorsport
single-seater series takes the German manufacturer full time is testament that since childhood and is all
an important step up in has announced that it will they see that and know they too aware of the stigma
status. Late cancellations quit after this season. For can count on me. There’s a that Formula E still carries
aside, there’s a lot riding on Lynn, Mahindra represents lot of motivation for me to for many diehards. But he
the double-header on 26/27 third time lucky after spells prove some things wrong. doesn’t care. Even without
February for all involved. at DS and Jaguar fell far short Honestly, I’m enjoying the BMW and Audi (whose
Among those in need of of expectations. It was only challenge. It’s good to feel works team is also quitting),
a fresh start at the dawn of five years ago that Lynn was your own fire, to wake up this is the place to be for
the World Championship grazing the hem of Formula 1 drivers who lack the means
era is Indian EV specialist as a Williams development to break into F1. Lynn’s
Mahindra Racing. The driver and was one of description of racing in
Banbury-based team has an Britain’s best prospects. He Formula E gives a taste
all-British driver pairing as still is – but now is the time of the kick he gets out of it.
it bids to put a disappointing to remind the world why.
2019/20 season behind it, “It’s chaotic,” he says.
with race winner Alexander “I know why it hasn’t “There’s a lot of contact and
Sims joining from BMW, worked out elsewhere, and robust overtaking. It’s a bit
beside 27-year-old Alex Lynn, like go-karting: you either
who was drafted in for the ` pass or be passed. There’s no
pandemic-defying six-race stagnant period where you
season finale at a disused There’s a lot of motivation for can just hold your ground.
Berlin airport last summer. If someone decides to spend
A new powertrain and me to prove some things wrong. their energy and overtake
partnership with ZF is the you, that’s blood in the water
basis of revived optimism It’s good to feel your own fire for the others and they want
a piece of that action too.
a

MOTORSPORT

NEWS ROUND-UP

Sims and Lynn will
drive for British-
Indian team in FE

“You’re always on a knife Endurance Championship Hamilton and team
edge of trying not to spend and at Le Mans. But that has boss Toto Wolff will
energy but trying not to now come to a crashing halt, continue partnership
get overtaken. The tactics following Aston Martin’s
that go into saving energy disappointing factory Hamilton signs L-R: Rossiter, Jensen, Vergne, Duval, Magnussen, di Resta, Menezes
is the biggest difference withdrawal from sports cars Mercedes deal
[to conventional racing]. as it shifts its focus to F1. Grosjean makes lead Team BMW’s WSR-run
Someone described it as a Seven-time Formula 1 world Indycar switch squad for the fifth consecutive
really fast game of chess, “It’s hard, because we had champion Sir Lewis Hamilton season this year. The Northern
and in a way that’s right.” just got into our stride with will continue with the leading Kevin Magnussen’s former Irishman was runner-up in last
the new Vantage,” says Lynn, Mercedes-AMG team after Haas team-mate Romain year’s title race, taking six race
A B IT LI K E R A LLY I N G who admits the decision the two parties agreed a new Grosjean will cross the wins in his 330i M Sport saloon.
was a “surprise”. But in the deal. A “significant” part of Atlantic to compete in the
Lynn cites the relationship wake of winning the GTE the deal is the setting up of Indycar Series this year. Solberg steps up
with his performance and Pro class at Le Mans last a charitable foundation to The Franco-Swiss F1 veteran to top WRC class
race engineers as the key to September with team-mates promote diversity and inclusion will contest the non-oval
unlocking the results that Harry Tincknell and Maxime in motorsport. The extension is races for the Honda-powered Oliver Solberg, the 19-year-
have so far eluded him. “If Martin, Lynn doesn’t hide his for 2021 only, notably meaning Dale Coyne and Rick Ware old son of 2003 World Rally
you haven’t got the right ambition to go one better at the contracts of Hamilton, Racing squad. champion Petter Solberg, will
person in your ear giving some point in the near future. team-mate Valtteri Bottas and make his top-class WRC debut
you feedback – and there’s a Mercedes-backed Williams Turkington sticks on the Arctic Rally Finland (26-
lot – it won’t work,” he says. “Now I’ve won my class, youngster George Russell will with BMW in BTCC 28 February), driving a works-
“It’s a bit like rallying: your my dream is to win Le Mans all expire at the same time. backed Hyundai i20 Coupé
engineer is your co-driver, overall,” he says. “I would Four-time British Touring Car WRC for 2C Competition.
reading the race for you.” love to go back to prototypes F1 mulls Saturday champion Colin Turkington will
with the LMDh class on the sprint race trial
His good relationship way. Right now, I’m focused
with Sims also matters (as purely on Formula E, but my F1 is still considering adding
long as he ultimately beats plan is to try to push for a Saturday sprint races to the
him, of course). “We get on good seat in LMDh too. It’s schedule, and new series boss
really well; Simsy is a very looking really good; everyone Stefano Domenicali said talks
professional guy,” says Lynn. is excited. If you have factory- are ongoing with teams about
“We know we need to work supported privateer teams, trialling the idea at events this
with each other to improve as looks likely, the heyday of season. F1 executives have
the package we’ve been what world sports car racing been considering moves to
given, to try to beat everyone used to be could return.” spice up the racing, although
else. It’s so competitive; you Domenicali said that plans for
need a good information But single-seaters is where reverse grids are now history.
flow between the two cars.” Lynn started and where his
unfinished business lies. Peugeot signs stars
WINNING LE MANS He’s grateful for the faith of for 2022 WEC team
Mahindra boss Dilbagh Gill
Lynn’s focus for now is to and knows he’s well placed Peugeot has named its driver
“pick up some trophies” in to thrive in Formula E – if roster for its return to the World
Formula E. But in recent he can find that crucial next Endurance Championship next
years, he has enjoyed a gear. The same goes not just year. Former F1 drivers Kevin
parallel life as a works for his team but for the whole Magnussen and Paul di Resta,
GTE driver in the World series in these strange days. double Formula E champion
Jean-Éric Vergne, past Le
Aston won GTE class Mans winner Loïc Duval and Solberg has shown
rising sports car stars Gustavo impressive pace in
at Le Mans only to Menezes and Mikkel Jensen will second tier of WRC
contest the Le Mans Hypercar
then quit the WEC class. James Rossiter will be
the reserve and test driver.

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NATIONAL SCENE ESTABLISHED 1895

City Car Cup hosts Super day in Brum
the original C1, 107
and Aygo triplets 9 September 1987

Low-cost racing in demand ASTON VILLA MAY be a
UK-based City Car Cup is anticipating full grids for its second season formidable football club
once again, but another
One-make series are The original iterations several meetings and the rears “There’s so much interest sporting institution loved
now a major contingent (2005-2014) of the Citroën C1, will go on and on. that we’re expecting full by many a Brummie sadly
among the entry-level Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo grids this season, and it’s looks to be gone forever.
options for national and share their underpinnings and Turn-key cars can be bought not just from novices. Drivers
club racing, and a new kid on use a three-pot Toyota engine from SW Motorsport for £6995 with experience from other The Birmingham
the block, the City Car Cup, is that produces around 70bhp. and seasonal running costs will classes are looking to join us.” Superprix was first held in
set to really take off in 2021. Structurally sound donor cars be among the lowest possible 1986, right in the centre of
can be picked up for £300 as within UK motorsport. Current estimates are that the UK’s second city, as
The premise is pretty simple MOT failures, and the bits that with the cars already built and part of the F3000 series
and pays homage to the very failed the test are probably Graham explained: “We’ve those known to be currently (the old equivalent of F2).
successful Citroën C1 Cup. binned anyway as the car is kept the standard engine, in progress, around 50 will
But the City Car Cup takes the converted into a racer. gearbox and drivetrain but be ready for the new season. And it was no second-
idea a stage further: rather made it quicker through the rate job like some Formula
than just adding a roll-cage to A kit of parts is available corners. It does everything The City Car Cup isn’t going E tracks; Stefano Modena,
the 1.0-litre box and getting for those who have some right. It’s a bit like driving a down the endurance race route, who would go on to win the
on track, it makes them look, mechanical experience, kart. The engines are pretty because that’s something that 1987 F3000 title and later
sound and handle more like including a roll-cage, a sporty bombproof, and one of the the C1 Cup already does well. drive in F1 for Brabham,
proper racing saloons. exhaust, a remapped ECU (to quickest cars we had running in Instead, there will be two sprint told us: “Birmingham’s
ensure equality), Powerflex the pilot races last season had races held at each meeting. circuit is magic. It’s like
The idea is the latest suspension, Gaz shocks and 127,000 miles on the clock!” Monaco, but with speed
from the fertile mind of semi-slick road-legal tyres This is clearly a well-thought- everywhere. I love it.”
Greg Graham, who holds a from series sponsor Nankang By the end of the truncated out concept that’s bringing
category development role mounted on 15in ATS alloys. 2020 season, enough cars new people to the grid at a “The narrow streets’
with the British Racing and were up and running for two level within reach of ordinary cambers and potholes
Sports Car Club (BRSCC). While providing a decent stand-alone races at Croft. working folk. For that alone, certainly sort the men
amount of grip, the front Graham and the BRSCC from the boys,” we added.
“We wanted it to be a proper tyres will happily run for Championship co-ordinator should be applauded.
little race car,” he said. Lyndsay Close says demand PAUL LAWRENCE The 1986 running had
has exploded for this year: been washed out, but the
spectators in 1987 were
HOW Attack Mode MOTORSPORT GREATS treated to blazing sun.
IT in Formula E
WORKS YANNICK DALMAS Sure enough, Modena
rocketed away from pole,
GETTY IMAGES / JON ELSEY Formula E aims to be different. Last season, a new feature Peugeot’s 2022 WEC line-up as Maurício Gugelmin and
named Attack Mode was added to the cars that enables is packed full of talent, but Andy Wallace squabbled
drivers to pick up an extra 47bhp for a few laps whenever they all have a long way to go behind and his title rival
they wish. But to gain that boost, they must run the risk of to match the Le Mans record Roberto Moreno started
losing places by heading off line though the Activation Zone. of one of their predecessors. from the pits after stalling.
The number, duration and minimum number of times a driver Yannick Dalmas was derailed
in Formula 1 by life-threatening legionnaires’ disease, “Moreno caught third-
can use Attack Mode is but the Frenchman recovered to reinvent himself as a sports placed Gugelmin with 15
announced only an hour car specialist, winning Le Mans for Peugeot in 1992. He won laps remaining, passed
before the race to add the endurance classic for a second time in 1994 in a Dauer him and set about Wallace.
uncertainty and keep the Porsche 962, then again as part of McLaren’s historic
drivers and engineers success in 1995 with the F1 GTR – and for a fourth time in “The Lola driver tried all
on their tactical toes. A 1999 in BMW’s V12 LMR. That quartet of wins, in just eight he knew to keep second,
gimmick? Certainly. But it years and all in different makes and types of car, enshrined and it looked like the
adds further spice to the him as an introverted and somewhat unsung Le Mans hero. battle might become one
already frenetic racing. for the lead as Modena
appeared to slow slightly.

“For seven scintillating
laps, the Lola and two
Ralts were as one. But
then, while glancing in his
mirrors, Wallace missed a
braking point and skated
helplessly into a sand trap.”

Modena and Moreno
thus finished an ace one-
two ahead of Gugelmin.

Sadly, the Superprix
would last only until 1990,
axed as it made a big loss
at the taxpayer’s expense.

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MOTORSPORT

Andrew Jordan has
enjoyed historic racing
success at Goodwood

Andrew Jordan
has scored 26 BTCC
race victories from his 355
starts. As well as taking the
overall title in 2013, he has
won the Independents’
Trophy three times.

Out of the limelight –
and happier than ever

Andrew Jordan has stepped away from the BTCC to concentrate on his family
business and enjoy a spot of historic club racing. Paul Lawrence finds out why

ndrew Jordan’s rise to the top of the didn’t score a point, and he missed the title by two Coronavirus threw
points in the final reckoning. Jordan’s 2020 BTCC
A British Touring Car Championship
had been impressively relentless. It There was sure to be another year, though, and plans into disarray
all really came together back in 2013, everything looked rosy for 2020. Jordan’s long-
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when he secured the title driving campaign, but BMW wanted him in the hugely
effective 330i and a deal was struck. He had to
a Honda Civic run by the family Team Eurotech. bring some money to the party, but loyal backers
helped conclude the deal. And then the coronavirus
From there his pace, experience and popularity struck last March and it all went wrong.

with sponsors led to a seat with the WSR-run With the start of the BTCC season delayed for
around four months, deals were revisited and
BMW squad as team-mate to Colin Turkington. Jordan found the goalposts moving. Faced with
a changed deal that left him exposed to a budget
By the start of the 2019 season, Jordan, by shortfall and the financial risk of accident damage,
he had to take a deep breath and rethink his plans.
then a little older and wiser, was perfectly placed A shunt like the one at Donington in 2019 could
wreck Jordan and his family financially. It was
to challenge for the BTCC crown again – and a risk he simply couldn’t afford to take, and he
had to step away from the BTCC. ◊
were it not for a disaster at Donington, he could

easily have taken his second title. Instead,

a hefty shunt in the opening race, when he

was tipped sideways at the Old Hairpin and

then collected, wrecked his day. While his title

rivals were lining up for race two, Jordan was

on his way to hospital to be checked over.

Turkington won twice that day and Jordan

Jordan missed out It was a tough call, for he would surely have preparation of historic race cars.
on the 2019 BTCC been a prime contender for 2020. In a compacted Jordan has long loved the pure driving
title by two points season, Turkington was in the title hunt until the
final race when Ash Sutton tigered ahead. Jordan experience of racing historics and has starred at
watched the season unfold from a distance, yet Goodwood several times in the past when BTCC
even that wasn’t straightforward. Jordan and commitments have allowed. Having a car with
his father, Mike, faced heavy legal action for not no downforce and limited rubber moving around
being able to take up the WSR drive and they beneath him is his favourite racing experience.
ended up making a significant payment to Building and running Lotus Cortinas, Porsche
finally close the door. 911s, Lotus Elans and AC Cobras for customers
is at the heart of the Tamworth-based family
Inevitably the whole saga left a rather bitter business, and having Jordan’s driving skill on
taste, but Jordan’s standing as an acknowledged tap is a massive plus for customers.
BTCC title contender had prompted other
offers for 2020 and again for this year. After due In another twist, however, Jordan was in the
consideration, however, he declined, freeing thick of the action when the BTCC circus rocked
him up to concentrate on the Jordan Racing up at Brands Hatch last August. While the
Team’s ever-growing demand for the build and headline race teams set up shop in the pit garages,
Jordan and his father were in the outer paddock

JORDAN RACING TEAM

The Jordan Racing Team was formed by the
family when the Team Eurotech BTCC team
was sold to racer Jeff Smith. It’s now one of the
most respected builders of historic race cars.

Mike and Andrew Jordan’s company is best
known for turning out exquisite Lotus Cortinas
for historic racing but is also busy with a range
of other cars, including 2.0-litre Porsche 911s
and AC Cobras. Attention to detail and superb
craftsmanship keep the orders rolling in.

“By the end of last year, from all of our
clients, we had over 30 cars,” says Mike.
“They’re not all ground-up builds from us,
but most of those we’ve built from a bare shell.
When we got off the touring car fairground ride
in 2015, [leading historic racer] Mark Sumpter
was the first customer for a Lotus Cortina, and
we’ve now built more than 40 cars. Mark has
been a customer with us since 1994.”

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MOTORSPORT

with a slick-tyred, 1300cc Mini Miglia. Jordan Mini purchase provided
finished third, second and first in three fiercely an escape from touring
contested BTCC support races, and he absolutely car drama for Jordan
loved it. Jordan takes up the story of his return
to Mini racing, a class that takes him back to his
competition roots in junior rallycross as a 14-year-
old in 2003.

“I’d always fancied a Mini Seven or a Miglia from
when Dad was racing TVR Tuscans in the 1990s,
and the Minis were support races,” he explains.
“It was in the era when Nick and Joe Tandy were
racing Mini Sevens, and it has now come full circle.

“I bought the Mini at the time when all the
crap was going on with touring cars. We were
at Goodwood for a test and the Mini was there
for sale. My phone was going all day about the
touring car situation, and I just bought the Mini.

` I’m really happy I did.” Going back to a BTCC
There are
good people in meeting to compete in a support race might have
every class.
I knew it would been unsettling, but it was one of the few dates he
be tough
could do last year and the BTCC race meeting TV
a
coverage was a bonus. “We’ve still got partners to

look after and the Brands races were on the TV,

so it helped keep them happy,” he says. “Over the

Brands weekend, the social media interaction I

had on the Mini was way more than anything I’d

had with the touring car.

“When you are in the touring car paddock,

that’s your world and nothing else is going on; in

the Mini paddock, there was no bull**** and no

politics. We were there with the motorhome and

the trailer and it was great. In the Miglias, you get

really hard racing: it’s touring car-style racing but

with an older car. That’s what I really enjoy.”

As a BTCC front runner taking a big

Jordan’s dad, Mike, step down the racing ladder, Jordan

raced in the BTCC full was under no illusions about the

time for three seasons, challenge he was undertaking. “I

knew there were good people in it,”
taking one win. He also won he acknowledges. “Some people
the 2001 British GT title in a might have the view that I’d done
Lister Storm and was twice touring cars and should go in and
runner-up in the TVR
wipe the floor with them, because
Tuscan Challenge.
they’re only racing for fun. But I’ve

always been brought up to recognise

that there are good people in every class,

and I knew it would be tough. Wherever you

race – and it could be in the smallest club meeting

– there will still be someone who will give you a

run for your money.”

Jordan’s only other outing with the Mini last

year was at Castle Combe in October, when he

dominated both races in heavy rain. “It’s all about

the fun, but you have some bloody hard racing and

have to work for any results,” he says. “I love it.

There’s a great group of people in Mini racing.”

Both Jordans will be on Mini grids this year.

Andrew bought his dad a Mini Seven as a New

Year’s present, so when they get a free weekend

they can both have some fun, albeit in different

races. But running customer cars at major historic

events inevitably comes first.

“I don’t have to commit to a championship

because this will fit around the commitment to

customers,” says Jordan. “I’d love to do them all,

but if there are only three or four I can do, that’s

fine. It’ll be a good car next year and in five years.”

He may be a BTCC champion but Andrew Jordan

is first and foremost a racer. He’ll enjoy racing

his Mini Miglia at Cadwell Park or drifting an AC

Cobra around Goodwood. Right now, getting back

into the BTCC is not high on his agenda. Never say

never, of course, but for the time being, he’s just

enjoying his sport. L

17 FEBRUARY 2021 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 59

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needs to be charged to more than wins this ValetPRO (7.5x16in) Michelin tyres, despite
75% before the stop-start function its truck-like construction and the
or the parking heater will operate. I read Mark Tisshaw’s comment ‘Public EV exterior protection presence of two heavy live axles.
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driving, necessitating going back to ‘analogue’ simplicity of the Td5. This
the dark days of using a home battery current state of our infrastructure were well made. is a vehicle you actually drive, not
charger (at Volvo’s suggestion). merely point in the right direction.
However, the cost of EVs relative to ICE cars – the
This is made significantly more David Sutherland
difficult by the fact that it can’t easily elephant in the room – wasn’t even mentioned.
be removed. How many of us have Surrey
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without removing it or even thought Give the green light
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after the advent of alternators? ‘Our man on the inside’ (20 January)
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This is the fifth Volvo that I’ve had. Andrew Frankel. He touched on a
Almost without exception, each has the motoring public existing on the margins subject that has been slowly winding
been more advanced and annoying me up for some time: the design of
to own than the previous one, and of affordability. For many such people, a car interiors and basic control systems,
I can’t help but wonder if Volvo is known by many as ‘ergonomics’,
really interested in the end user or is is a necessity for a variety of reasons, the cost seemingly being overlooked by
more interested in creating yet more many otherwise good designers.
useless technology as an ego trip for and availability of public transport being just two.
its engineers. No effective stop-start Just how difficult is it to design a
and a separate diesel heater under the I see an uncomfortable parallel with the recent control surface that is both easy on
right wing surely add to pollution? the eye and practical? And they’ve
initiative to phase out fossil-fuel home-heating appliances to be replaced had enough time to get it right.
My old V70 had a stop-start system
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battery, plus a heated windscreen, eye’. It’s well known that certain
which was very useful in the far north It seems to me that if the admirable goal of limiting global warming is colours can have an adverse effect
of Scotland. While the V90’s head-up on your eyes, such as blue, red and
display is a useful nicety, it can’t be to be achieved, it shouldn’t be to the disadvantage of the many. Subsidy yellow, so why do car makers insist
had along with a heated windscreen, on using these in dashboards?
which apparently “isn’t necessary” if must have an important part to play in this.
you have parking heating. I wouldn’t My 2011 Land Rover Freelander
know, because that has never worked. The sooner the issue of affordability in areas of policy relating to carbon may not have the latest tech, but its
backlighting is green – considered to
John Menzies reduction is openly and intelligently discussed as part of the current and be the best colour, as it’s soothing and
Ullapool, Ross-shire restful and at the opposite end of the
near-future strategy, the more the public will be accepting of this notion.
Fiftie for 5
LMJ Heelam
Sorry, Renault, but I can see little of
the original 5 in your new 5 concept. Warrington, Cheshire
This is so disappointing when one
considers what a brilliant job you ID 3 (Your Views, 20 January). Gosh, it’s goppingly ugly. It looks like
did with the Fiftie concept of 1996. Its basic 215/55/18 tyres give big lips around a boxer’s gumshield.
an extra 19% of rolling radius The grille is also faintly octagonal,
Ian Cameron compared with 175/65/14 tyres. so if the Mini lost this gumshield,
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haunches behind the headlights have on making the tyre wall extinct”
withered, leaving them to lay too (27 January) is mine too. I recently
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OUR CARS
FEATURED THIS WEEK

HONDA E SEAT LEON RENAULT ZOE MERCEDES-BENZ EQC TOYOTA GR YARIS

It did have daily driver
appeal, but wasn’t
especially engaging

RENAULT ZOE

Time for Renault’s electric supermini to
sign off. Did we prefer batteries to petrol?

Or do we miss the Clio even more?

FINAL REPORT MILEAGE 3677 gap between it and the Clio has never
been closer. Interior refinement
WHY WE RAN IT in particular has taken a big step and rear passengers – although manufacturers and given the Zoe
To see if either of Renault’s superminis forward, with a number of shared the latter were just as confused by a pair of paddles to control brake
might unseat the Ford Fiesta as the UK’s components including a much- the stealthy rear door handles as regeneration, if only for the added
favourite supermini, petrol or otherwise improved infotainment system. they were with the Clio’s. Boot space driver engagement.
It’s customisable, colourful and takes a minor hit, but seats-down
t was always going to responsive, plus it helps eliminate the stowage is still very respectable for That an electric car felt nippy at
fear of missing out when choosing such a compact car. It’s the petrol- city speeds will hardly come as a
I be a tough gig, taking one car over the other. powered Renault that wins for shock, but it was still reassuring that
the place of the new Clio driver comfort, though, with the the Zoe didn’t feel sluggish compared
on the Autocar fleet. Compared with other electric Zoe’s under-floor batteries forcing with the lighter Clio. At times it
The petrol-powered supermini has rivals, though, the Zoe feels a little an elevated driving position that even felt a little over-eager, but
come on in leaps and bounds over out of step. A 200-mile range makes leaves you feeling more perched swapping into the ‘B’ driving mode
the outgoing model, and it can now it a more feasible replacement for a on top of, rather than enveloped adds some extra brake regeneration
legitimately claim to be among the petrol hatchback than a Honda E, by, the seat. The clicky-clacky gear and balances out a heavy foot.
best in class for driver appeal. We had Mini Electric or Mazda MX-30, but selector isn’t as satisfying as the Dynamically, it just wasn’t as
a lot of fun with it. So could Renault’s the Honda in particular feels so much Clio’s chunkier gearstick, either, and enjoyable, though, so I never felt
electric alternative hope to compete? more modern, with its giant screens I missed the interaction of the latter’s the need to go for a drive in the Zoe
In many ways, it did just that. and smart packaging. paddle shifters. I wish Renault had simply because I could.
The Zoe has also evolved rapidly taken the same approach as rival
compared with its forebear, and the The Zoe does have space on its side, Driver appeal aside, I could easily
providing plenty of room for front

62 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 17 FEBRUARY 2021

Zoe’s £8k premium TEST DATA LOVE IT
over the Clio will be a
sticking point for many RENAULT ZOE RANGE

R135 ZE 50 GT LINE Battery range proved to be
enough for most of my driving,
MILEAGE
even in the winter months.
At start 2046
INTERIOR PARITY
At end 3677
Generational improvements to
PRICES cabin make Zoe feel like less of a

List price new £28,620 (after gov’t grant) compromise versus the Clio.

List price now £30,495 (after gov’t grant) WINTER COMFORT

Price as tested £30,120 (after gov’t grant) Always quick to warm up, and
seemingly without negatively
OPTIONS
affecting the car’s range.
50kW DC rapid charge £1000, Winter Pack £500
LOATHE IT
ECONOMY AND RANGE
OPTIONAL RAPID CHARGE
Official range 238 miles (WLTP)
50kWh fast charging should be an
Test average 178 miles essential inclusion for any EV, but

Test best 196 miles it’s a £1000 option here.

Test worst 149 miles DRIVING POSITION

Battery capacity 52.2kWh Underfloor batteries raise the seats
to a position that just doesn’t feel
Seats are a bit high. TECH HIGHLIGHTS right in a supermini.
Hat and gloves are
de rigueur in winter 0-62mph 9.5sec 17 FEBRUARY 2021 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 63

Top speed 87mph

Rapid charging Max power 132bhp
capability was only
used occasionally Max torque 181lb ft

Gearbox 1-spd automatic

Boot 338/1225 litres

Wheels 6.5Jx16in, alloy

Tyres 195/55 R16

Kerb weight 1502kg

SERVICE AND RUNNING COSTS

Contract hire rate £267.61 pcm

CO2 0g/km
Service costs None

Other costs None

Electricity costs £42

Running costs

inc electricity £42

Cost per mile 2.6 pence

Faults One-off charging error

DEPRECIATION

` Value (£1000s) 40
£33,495
It was reassuring that the Zoe didn’t feel
30

sluggish compared with the lighter Clio 20
£11,925
a
10

SECOND OPINION my legs or grab a coffee. On one 0
occasion, a connection hiccup added New 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years
For a small car, the Zoe half an hour to my wait when the
actually felt remarkably car refused to charge, but the error PREVIOUS REPORTS
big. But with that feeling (seemingly on the car’s side, rather 30 Sep 2020, 14 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov,
of size came big-car refinement, as than the charger’s) never repeated. 20 Jan 2021, 10 Feb
I found out on a couple of extended
motorway runs. It was actually The UK’s charging network has will need to factor in another cost.
quite a bonus and, coupled with definitely improved since even a year So where does the Zoe stand
the decent range, gave the Zoe ago when I last ran an EV: there are
real potential as the single car more providers, payment is simpler now there’s no shortage of compact
in a household. This is a very and, anecdotally, there seem to be a electric rivals on the market?
easy car to get along with, and lot more rapid chargers about now. It And should you buy one over the
it adds to the Zoe’s appeal to meant that the fact I couldn’t charge equivalent Clio? If you want to get
EV agnostics. MT at home was never an issue, but that’s ahead of the 2030 ban and switch
largely because our Zoe had the to electric today, the Zoe’s above-
see myself living with one as my optional fast-charge pack. average range does give it an edge,
daily driver. Even though dashboard even if the tech toys aren’t as fancy as
estimates rarely ever reached north I’d argue no modern EV should a Honda E’s and it isn’t as fun to drive
of 200 miles after a full charge, range be sold without a rapid charging as a Mini Electric or Mazda MX-30.
was never a concern. Then again, I capability, but on the Zoe it’s a £1000
currently have no commute, and with extra. Some customers buy their In the shorter term, though, it
lockdown rules being what they are, Zoe as second cars and only charge would take several years of car tax
most journeys were largely to the at home or the office, but knowing and fuel bills to make up the £8000
supermarket – which happened to you face a several-hour wait should difference between our test car
have my nearest 50kW rapid charger. you need to go on a longer journey and the Clio we ran before. If you
is enough to put many people off value not burning fossil fuels every
With the Zoe arriving when it making the switch to electric. We’ll time you get behind the wheel, that
did, few of the longer journeys I had have to wait until the reborn Renault difference becomes easier to justify,
planned would come to fruition. The 5 arrives to see if rapid charging but I’d be tempted to enjoy the Clio’s
few times that called for mid-journey becomes a standard feature. plus points while I still can.
rapid charging, however, were
essentially as smooth as a typical Interestingly, a domestic three-pin TOM MORGAN
petrol pit stop, albeit with some extra cable is also considered an option.
downtime to check emails, stretch You only get a Type 2 charging cable OWN ONE? SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE
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OUR CARS

Toyota GR Yaris

MILEAGE 4111 LAST SEEN 27.1.21

HONDA E The GR Yaris has fixed-price service
costs like other Toyotas but needs
work rather more often. There are
interims every 6000 miles, at £165,
and main services every 12,000, at
£375. There’s also a recommended
six-month brake-and-clutch fluid
check (free if done at a service). Less
travel means I won’t get there for
a few weeks and lots of short trips
explains its 27.7mpg average. MP

If you thought its range was too short in the summer, well…

MILEAGE 3311 range of the E in comparison Mercedes-Benz EQC
with rivals, given that it’s the
WHY WE’RE RUNNING IT kind of car that people will buy MILEAGE 2309 LAST SEEN 10.2.21
for its charm, design, technology
To see if the E has the everyday As cold as ice. Are you willing to sacrifice? and appeal, and do so very much A lot is written on the inconvenience
usability to match its desirability as a second car in a household. of public charging but not enough on
That’s with the heater on full blast; Objectively and next to its rivals, the ease of driving home, plugging
e’re very much still in the heated seats, the heated steering its range is poor, but that’s not to in, going to bed and waking up with
wheel and both window demisters say that it’s made redundant by a full ‘tank’. It’s six months since I’ve
W the education phase of turned on; the lights and wipers this winter performance. visited a fuel station, and I haven’t
electric cars among the in use; and the radio turned up to missed the time loss or mucky hands
public. Many Autocar drown out all the noise. As it happens, I’ve found one bit. There are pros and cons to
readers will know their appeal that the E’s usefulness hasn’t EVs, but if you’re lucky enough to
and drawbacks, likewise the early So EVs shouldn’t be considered actually changed much as a have a drive, this is a definite plus. JH
adopters and evangelists – although solely in the context of their best-case result of it feeling the cold. I’m no
less of the drawbacks there… range in the summer; you need to longer commuting (nor really going Seat Leon
That education must include an factor in their winter performance, anywhere, in fact…), but since it
explanation of what a headline range too. Given how long and cold British arrived last summer, it has been MILEAGE 2632 LAST SEEN 27.1.21
figure really means. In the Honda E’s winters can be, that winter figure used for all local journeys, which
case, 125 miles is very much a best- is just as important as the summer are about 90% of the journeys we I’ve now given the Leon to chief sub-
case scenario, and one valid only for one, if not more so. make anyway. I’ve had to reach for editor Kris Culmer, and my time with
the warmest months of the year. Or the family Ford Fiesta only once or it went all too quickly. Restrictions
warmest days, in the UK’s case. EVs are seasonal, their efficiency twice per month, such is the E’s meant I couldn’t drive it as much as I
In the summer heatwave when and range affected much more by cold usefulness and suitability for so would’ve liked, but on the rare longer
the E was first delivered, a range weather than internal combustion much of my travel. trips I did get to make, it impressed
approaching 125 miles was indeed engine cars are. The E isn’t alone in Indeed, we’re now more than six me with its general competence and
possible when I drove carefully and this, of course, and nor are plug-in months into this test, yet the E still frugality. Kris will enjoy more bells
turned the regenerative braking to hybrids immune; the BMW 330e raises a smile each and every time and whistles (and power) as we swap
its maximum, always-on setting saloon that I ran previously had its I set off in it – and an increasingly into a higher trim grade soon. LA
using the button on the centre tunnel electric-only range of around 30 broad one.
(rather than the lighter touch given miles in summer knocked to fewer I’ll admit to not being quite as
by the steering-mounted paddles). than 20 miles in the colder months. enamoured of the E’s styling as
In the winter, I’ve seen it drop others were at the start, but now
below 70 miles when getting in on a The range of the Vauxhall Corsa-e I absolutely love the way it looks as
99% charge (for some reason, it never dropping from 200 miles in summer well as the way it drives. When you’re
shows 100%) on the coldest days. to around 100 miles in winter is one doing fewer miles but love driving,
thing (as our recent long-termer it’s important that each one is to be
LOVE IT showed), but when another EV can enjoyed and savoured.
barely top that figure at the best of
HEATED SEATS times, the question of whether the car MARK TISSHAW
is right for you becomes more acute.
Heating is essential for leather TEST DATA
seats. With fabric, they feel more I’ve been determined not to make
like a luxury, but my word is one’s these updates all about the shorter HONDA E ADVANCE

backside suitably toasted. Price £29,160 Price as tested £29,710

LOATHE IT Faults Sticking door lock Expenses None

HEATED WHEEL Range 72 miles Last seen 3.2.21

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USED CARS James Ruppert

What to buy, where to buy it and how much to pay THE HIGH PRIEST OF BANGERNOMICS

Old, interesting
estate, like this
505, is a cool choice

BARGE BOARD

Hey, dude, what kind of wheels should a surfer buy?

WTABHHLOIAMSUTOGWWSHETETE K et’s just say that you T5 SE, which is great news, especially has roof rails. I’m taken with a 2007
as it happens to be a manual. The example in 1.9 JTDm Lusso guise
VOLVO 240 DL ESTATE L are a cool surfing-type mileage is a whopping 263k miles with a new clutch and timing belt to
It may be just two years shy of its dude. What you need to and the description is very honest inspire proper buying confidence.
40th birthday and have almost make your automotive indeed, mentioning an oil leak, seat It has a full service history, just over
200,000 miles on the clock, but life complete is a ginormous, board- bolster wear and cosmetic scratches. 90k miles and the all-important
this classic, two-owner Ovlov friendly estate car. Especially an It needs a closer look, like every single silver roof rails – and all for £4400.
wagon on sale for £3990 shows old classic one that’s quite likely to used car, but at £1500, why not?
all the signs of having been be interesting to look at and own. If you are planning on mucking
cherished throughout its life. For I was asked the other day to suggest Actually, instead, let’s consider around near beaches, then perhaps
example, there are 39 stamps in alternatives to a fabulously expensive an Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon, four-wheel drive might just come
the service book and the seats Transporter Vee Dub. Easy. which is at least pretty rather than in handy. A surfer doesn’t want or
have been protected by covers. Rather sarcastically, I suggested supremely practical. Just make sure it need an SUV and I have avoided
Where do we sign? that one of those Peugeot 505s would the minivan/people-carrier vibe in
be perfect, on the basis that I would ` favour of a supercar estate. Let’s go
not have to bother looking any for a Subaru Outback 3.0R: a 2004
further for one because they don’t A 159 Sportwagon example with 134k miles and comfy
actually exist any more. Except that a heated seats for under £2000. Those
rather wonderful one is up for auction is pretty. Just make Subarus can cost a bit to fix and that’s
as this is written. The details are the only wallet-stripping downside,
that it is a 1982 GR model in rather sure it has roof rails apart perhaps from fuel bills. It’s
fine fettle. The ‘barn find’ phrase living at a dealer so is worth a proper
is used, but actually that is a pretty a look, surfer dudes.
good explanation for the 33k-mile
odometer reading and the ‘time High-mileage Volvo
tunnel’ condition. You didn’t get
much with a GR back in the old days V70 T5 SE from
and the steel wheels look remarkable.
There’s 2.0-litre petrol power as 1998 is £1500
opposed to anything diesely. The
guide price is £9000 to £12,000 and
it certainly looks worth that. The load
bay is a carpeted cricket pitch. I’m in.
That might be a bit too rich, so
let’s switch to Volvo. They used to be
brilliant at estate cars and tempting
as it might be to seek out an Amazon,
I think a more modern V70 would
be a better buy for the itinerant
surfer. This is the point at which I get
distracted and, instead of a cheapo
2.0 petrol, here’s one from 1998: a 2.3

TALES FROM RUPPERT’S GARAGE READERS’ QUESTIONS

MILEAGE 132,606 My friend is after
QUESTION a nearly new
LAND ROVER SERIES 3
Toyota Land
Another week, another Lorry update. Battery installed. Not too Cruiser V8 Amazon, but
difficult. I used the opportunity to insert a couple of bits of wood we’re struggling to find
to stop it sliding around in the tray. I didn’t have the wrong-sized one. Should we give up?
battery: all previous batteries have failed to fill the area.
Michael Moran, via email
I used the Lorry over the next couple of days and it is fine,
although going through a flood always makes it prone to There are a few J200-generation
stalling after the dip. Meanwhile, two big decisions: I have Amazons in the classifieds, sold
decided to take the spare wheel off the bonnet, because I really
struggle to lift it, and the interior needs a roof lining, because in A N S W E R new in the UK before the model was
the current weather it’s like a rainforest.
pulled from the market in 2015, but
if you simply must have something
newer, an imported example is your best bet. We
found a top-of-the-line 2018 Japanese car on
sale at a specialist importer in Yorkshire, but the
blank price tag suggests it’ll command top dollar.
Rarity is on your side, though, so you needn’t
worry overly about short-term depreciation and,
happily, Japan drives on the same side as us, so
you won’t have to get used to left-hand drive. FP

READER’S RIDE

Can a project car
QUESTION also be a daily

driver? I fancy a
spot of weekend tinkering
but have only one parking
space at home?

Tina Fitch, Brighton

Chevrolet Camaro “I had a 3.6 Jaguar XJS for a short while before I Your first priority should be
bought the Camaro. Similar size, similar engines, same roadworthiness: avoid cars with
Friend of this page Richard replaced his Westfield and year. Surprisingly, the Camaro has the better ride.
Marlin Berlinetta with that fabulous TR40 and now Performance seems identical. I love the XJS, but the A N S W E R structural rust, wheezing engines
there is more: a 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. “It’s a 3.8 Camaro definitely has something special about it.”
six-cylinder with a fantastic bodykit. Most people and dodgy MOT histories to
mistake it for a Corvette due to the pointy front. minimise your chances of being
left stranded. A second-generation Mazda
MX-5 is a good option and responds well to
aftermarket tuning and modifications. We found
a 1998 manual car with a new MOT for £1750. If
performance isn’t a priority, pick up a tatty but
solid older motor like a Mk2 VW Golf or Mercedes-
Benz 190E for around £2000 and set about
restoring it to its former glory. Good luck! FP

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AS GOOD AS NEW USED CARS

JAGUAR E-PACE
Bargain hunters should prick up their ears, for the reasons Max Adams explains

OURTOPSPEC NEED TO KNOW

FIRST EDITION On paper, the 2.0 D150 with
front-wheel drive only is the most
Meridian sound system, economical, at 42.7mpg. The
D180 is rated at 39.5mpg, and the
ith the imminent arrival petrol and diesel heated front seats, electric Inside, there is a four-wheel-drive and auto-only
D240 manages 37.1mpg. The best-
W of the refreshed E-Pace, engines feel slow to tailgate and 360deg camera clean and handsome performing petrol is the 2.0 P200,
now is a good time to at 34.4mpg. The P250 is 29.8mpg
revisit the smallest SUV respond, even if their come with this limited-run dashboard layout with and the P300 28.3mpg.
in the Jaguar range, because while
everyone’s distracted by revised actual on-paper turn trim for those who like some good-quality There have been five recalls,
infotainment and new plug-in hybrid for issues relating to front seat
technology, the canny used car buyer of speed is pretty good. to be pampered. materials and a set- frames, brake hoses, fuel system,
can look into what they could save on reverse lights and CO2 emissions.
the outgoing version featured here. The automatic gearbox is up that’s user-friendly. Find out from a Jaguar dealer if
Under the stubby bonnet of the any of these apply to your E-Pace.
E-Pace is either a 2.0-litre petrol or a often hesitant, which can be You sit suitably high with
2.0-litre diesel engine, both available The E-Pace came a lowly 22nd
in varying states of tune. The petrol problematic on roundabouts and at a commanding view forwards, out of 25 family SUVs in the latest
line-up encompasses 198bhp, 245bhp What Car? Reliability Survey.
and 295bhp versions and the diesel junctions, but once on the move it although visibility to the sides is a Jaguar was 21st out of 31 makers.
units can be had in 148bhp, 178bhp
and 236bhp forms. changes gear smoothly. Opt for the little restricted by the fat roof pillars, 2.0 D180 S
All E-Paces come with dual-zone
climate control, cruise control, front more powerful units and gathering and the small rear window is a O U R This packs a flexible,
and rear parking sensors and LED P I C K reasonably smooth and
headlights, but S trim adds leather speed is no problem, but there is an hindrance when parking.
seats (electrically adjustable in the fairly economical diesel
front) and a more sophisticated obvious drop-off in fuel economy. The provision of space for those engine. S trim adds enough luxury
infotainment system. Pricier features to make it worthwhile
SE and HSE models add bigger The middle-ranking 178bhp diesel, in the front is agreeable, with a over the entry-level car, but avoid
wheels, a wider range of electric the bigger wheels of higher-spec
seat adjustments and increasingly the 2.0 D180, probably strikes the reasonably good amount of head models that ruin ride comfort.
more safety kit. If you want a
sportier-looking E-Pace, seek out the best compromise between outright room. Rear passengers long of 2.0 P300
R-Dynamic version of each trim level.
On the road, the lower-powered punch and efficiency. leg will find it cramped behind a W I L D If you have a wanton
CA R D disregard for fuel
The ride is a mixed bag. The E-Pace similarly tall driver, although head
economy, the 297bhp
isn’t horrendously firm and crashes room shouldn’t be an issue. The P300 petrol can crack 0-62mph in
6.1sec. Trouble is, the nine-speed
over only the worst potholes, but you rear seats will fold down to leave an auto doesn’t like to be rushed and
sort of spoils things.
are jostled around quite a bit along almost flat floor and the boot is easy
ONES WE FOUND
pockmarked and beaten-up urban to access and a useful shape.
2017 2.0 P250 S automatic,
roads. The ride doesn’t settle at It’s possible to pick up an early 35,500 miles, £23,299

speed, so we’d suggest you stick with diesel E-Pace for around £20,000, 2018 2.0 D150 manual,
18,500 miles, £19,990
smaller wheels, even if this leaves a or £24,000 for petrol – although
2019 2.0 D180 S automatic,
bit of a gap in the wheel arches. this will get you four-wheel drive 13,000 miles, £27,199

The E-Pace is available with front- and a more powerful engine for the 2019 2.0 P300 R-Dynamic HSE
automatic, 8500 miles, £37,000
wheel drive or, more common, four- additional expense. A four-wheel-

wheel drive. The entry-level diesel drive diesel model will set you

engine came with front-wheel drive back in the region of £25,000.

only, and in this guise the E-Pace’s A pre-facelifted 2020 example

handling isn’t quite so assured. can be picked up for £29,000.

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of bends and be entertained by the Ignis. Its lightweight construction combustion engine because the rest light on fuel. The current Superb is
its respectable levels of grip and helps in the economy stakes because have either gone the way of the dodo or massive, yet its thirst is anything but,
responsive handling. Sure, a Fiesta is while it may be badged as a hybrid, it switched to electric. While the 1.0-litre at 54.8mpg. Go for our preferred SE
still more fun, but then it can’t achieve can’t run on electric power alone like the triple is fairly pedestrian, you should L trim and you’ll get a spec sheet that
the 59.91mpg the Yaris manages. Toyota. Still, 59.9mpg is a mighty feat. expect a thrifty 55.9mpg from it. reads like most luxury cars’, too.

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BUY THEM
BEFORE WE DO

SERIOUS
FIREPOWER

ON TAP

Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG £15,990

hen new in 2013, this the car’s full Mercedes-Benz service well. All reasons for the seller to dig warranty). The model is heavy on
history. That deserves a big tick, their heels in, but the fact is that very discs and pads, too. A test drive will
W example of the hottest but we’d go through the invoices, soon this A45 will crack 100k miles reveal all, but the fact that the seller
of hot hatches (at least checking all majors and minors and we all know what, rightly or has at some stage sauced up the car
until the Audi RS3 landed have been done, the air con has wrongly, that does for a car’s appeal, with smoked lenses, a carbonfibre
in 2015) cost around £42,000, but been regassed and the brake fluid even one as exotic as this. rear diffuser and a sportier grille
today, seven years and 95,000 miles and coolant have been changed. suggests the turbo, ’box and brakes
later, it could be on our driveway for The seller is bound to indicate, too, What’s more, there are a few have seen some hard work from time
£15,990. It is being advertised by a the car’s AMG sports exhaust, two- gremlins in the A45’s wood shed to to time. We’d want to check the body
private seller and has a trade value of owner history and, from the pictures, be mindful of, such as weak turbos extras fit snugly, too. On the upside,
around £11,650, so there’s surely a bit unblemished condition. The mileage on early cars like this one, as well the interior looks fabulous.
of haggling to be done. is apparently largely motorway as as occasionally troublesome DCT
Doubtless the seller will point to gearboxes (some were repaired under JOHN EVANS

HOT HATCH Seat Leon 2.0 TSI Cupra R 265 STRAIGHT BMW M135i
SIX, REAR
SPANISH £9989 £11,995
DRIVE
ROYALTY For the same money as the Golf R,
how about this 2013-reg M135i with
Time has been kind to the Cupra R, 81,000 miles from a dealer? It has
with criticisms of it not being as well a full BMW service history and just
resolved as a Golf GTI or as sharp as one previous keeper, plus rear-drive
a Mégane giving way to praise for its thrills aplenty, a delicious 3.0 straight
performance and decent value. This six and the rare manual gearbox.
private-sale 2010 car has 65,000
miles and a full Seat service history.

NEVER Volkswagen Golf R WILD CARD Renault Mégane RS 265 Cup
MIND THE
MILEAGE £11,995 £12,495

Four years younger and just £2000 Decisions, decisions… This 2013-reg
more than the Seat… Perhaps we Mégane is just so tempting. It’s the
were a bit too kind on the Cupra, but rare Cup version with stiffer springs
then this Golf R has done 120,000 and dampers and a mechanical
miles. On the other hand, Golfs can limited-slip diff. Whisper it but this
shrug off the miles with ease and this example has also had a remap with
one has a full VW service history. Milltek exhaust, taking it to 285bhp.

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AUCTION WATCH USED CARS

CLASH OF THE
CLASSIFIEDS

USED CAR DESK DOES BATTLE

BRIEF

Can you find me a wacky sports car
for £20,000, please?

VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO 1.6 GT Tiger Era Hss £17,995

Amazing to think the Scirocco Mk1, launched in 1976, Nova Mk1 £11,995
beat the Golf GTI to showrooms by a few months.
Our pick, though, is a much later example that was MAX ADAMS You want a wacky sports car: I give you one that’s
registered in 1986, by which time the Golf GTI Mk2 was illegal to use on public roads. This Lotus 49-aping Tiger Era
on the scene. According to the auction blurb, this Mk2 Hss is a hugely entertaining single-seat racer with an authentic
Scirocco was in need of only a light refurb, and had livery that really looks the part.
three owners in the book and 92,000 miles on the FELIX PAGE Strange, I don’t remember Jim Clark’s Formula 1
clock when it went under the hammer. It made £2600 racer being powered by a 1.8-litre Fiesta engine. My choice is
on Car & Classic, an online auction that’s impressive wacky enough to have Dastardly and Muttley chomping at the
for the way every lot is exhaustively photographed bit. Plus, the usual Beetle-derived motor has been swapped for
and described. Bidding opened at a derisory £100 but, a twin-carb Caterham unit.
fortunately for the seller, someone knew its real value. MA True, yours does look like something Stanley Kubrick would
put on the big screen, but the underpinnings don’t have the
FCUL TAUSRSEI C motorsport pedigree of mine. Let’s not forget the original 49
had a Ford-derived engine, too. It’s just that this replica doesn’t
need a pit crew to maintain it.
FP Through the wonders of IVA certification, you don’t even
need a pit lane for my Nova – but you’ll still draw a sizeable
crowd at every fuel stop. And check out my Knight Rider-style
digital dash!
MA Good Lawd! Fingers, beware of being sliced open on all those
rough edges.
FP I’ll concede the interior (where’s yours?) could do with a
touch-up, but that explains the low price.

Bentley Continental 6.0 GT Supersports £40,970 VERDICT

Any Bentley Continental GT has to be a shoo-in for future classic status, except that with so I’ll have the Nova, and take
many to choose from, only the rarest and best are likely to command prices worthy of the care not to roll it onto its
marque. That’s why we’ve shunned your ‘standard’ Conti for something more special: the glassfibre roof.
W12 Supersports of 2009-11. It’s 13% more powerful than the standard car (621bhp compared
with 552bhp, making it, at the time, the fastest Bentley in the company’s history) and, thanks JAMES RUPPERT
to the absence of rear seats, lighter too. Our find is a 2009-reg example with 44,000 miles.
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HOW TO BUY A

SMART
FORTWO

IT TAKES TWO
Smart’s Fortwo has garnered a loyal following – and no wonder. It’s distinctive, priced
from £1500 and capable of high mileage. John Evans says the Mk2 is the one to get

emember when the first The Mk2 Fortwo of 2007-14 may gained a new instrument cluster and It’s very rare, but with prices from
be larger than its predecessor but it circular air vents. around £9000 for a 2014-reg example
R Smart Fortwo came out? doesn’t look much different, so to tell with low mileage, it could be worth
You’d often see the little them apart look at their headlights. Power comes from a 0.8-litre seeking out if you live in the city and
things whizzing along The Mk1 has what Evilution (see Mercedes diesel, which produces fancy owning your first EV.
in the outside lane of the motorway, ‘Also worth knowing’, opposite) a paltry 54bhp, or a choice of four
their drivers proving that their describes as ‘peanut’ headlights, 1.0-litre Mitsubishi petrols. The Core trims are Pure, Pulse and
tiny two-door hatch could mix it whereas the Mk2 has ‘cashew’ first two produce just 60bhp and Passion. Pure is cheap but spartan.
with bigger and faster machinery. headlights. For the record, it likens 70bhp. The latter engine arrived Pulse brings flappy paddles, alloy
When its successor arrived in 2007, the shape of the headlights on the in 2008 and is badged MHD for wheels, a panoramic sunroof and
it shrugged off that particular chip Mk3 to hazelnuts. ‘micro hybrid drive’. It has a stop/ electric windows, but most of them
and settled down. It might have had start system using a belt-driven have the MHD engine. For the more
something to do with the fact that it The Mk2 Fortwo has been chosen starter-generator for better fuel powerful and reliable turbo motor,
was now a little bigger and wider but for our buying guide treatment economy. However, it can be you need to step up to Passion trim,
also that other, more conventional because it’s more reliable than the troublesome and mechanics which also brings air conditioning.
rivals had come on the scene that Mk1, plentiful and reasonably good recommend avoiding it. Instead,
were better to drive. value for money. If you need more they favour the more reliable and Specialist Smart Tecnic has a
Still, those rivals didn’t have the space, there’s the bigger Forfour powerful turbocharged 1.0-litre useful technical guide that makes the
Smart’s trademark Tridion safety cell but it’s more mainstream and less engine that produces 83bhp. The point that while Smarts are generally
with plastic body panels, its unusual accomplished than rivals. So the Brabus version has 101bhp, as well as tough and capable of high mileage,
two-seat layout and its rear-mounted Mk2 Fortwo it is. It was launched in stiffer suspension, but it’s expensive. they suffer for being serviced by
engine. Then there was the brand’s 2007 in a choice of two-door coupé All engines are paired with an garages that don’t know them. It
association with Mercedes-Benz, or cabriolet bodystyles and facelifted automated manual gearbox. provides plenty of evidence to back
plus a sporty Brabus version. in 2011 when, among other things, it up its claim. Study it before you go
There’s also an electric Fortwo. shopping for your Fortwo.

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USED CARS

HOW TO GET ONE IN YOUR GARAGE

Everything is at
your fingertips in
a Smart Fortwo

In 2008, Smart An expert’s view rear subframe for corrosion. Inspect
Fortwo owner Keith the rear window and engine cover seals,
Edwards, who is 6ft BEN COLEMAN, which can deteriorate and allow water
7in tall and commuted SMART TECNIC or even exhaust gases into the cabin.
“I took over Smart Tecnic, where I’d
from his home in worked for nine years, last September. Q I NTE RI O R
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boasted that his car Birmingham and customers come to works. Feel for damp carpets. The
us from far and wide. The cars may be gearbox ECU is under the passenger
was “remarkably intended for urban use but we work on seat and, especially on the cabrio, can
comfortable”. many with very high mileages. There’s be damaged by water ingress.
a Mk2 Fortwo in the workshop with
159,000 miles, although the highest- Also worth knowing Thanks to Ben Coleman (smarttecnic.co.uk), Evilution (evilution.co.uk) and The Real Smart Car Owners Club (therealsmartcarownersclub.co.uk)
mileage car we service is a Mk1 model
with 288,000. Mk2 Fortwos have their For a wealth of excellent model
problems but, assuming servicing is info, visit smarttecnic.co.uk and
kept up to date, are robust and reliable. evilution.co.uk. The latter is written by
My choice would be a 1.0 83bhp Passion a serial owner of Smarts and covers
with the flappy paddles. Besides every model in exhaustive detail.
us, there are other good specialists
around the country and a good social How much to spend
media community who love their
Smarts, so you’re never far from help.” £1500-£2699
Choice of 2007-10 coupés and cabrios
Buyer beware… but most of them MHDs. First 2009
diesels from around £2400.
Q E N G I N E
Look for evidence of regular oil and £2700-£3999
filter changes (at least every 10,000 Mainly low-mileage cars (many still
miles or 12 months) using M-B229.5 MHDs) from 2009 to 2012.
oil. Beware the MHD, whose auxiliary
belt is prone to snapping, causing the £4 000 - £6500
engine to overheat. The DPF-equipped Lots of very low-mileage, 2012-14 cars
diesel engine can develop sensor with good specifications, plus some
issues. Also on this engine, look for earlier, higher-mileage Brabus cars.
evidence of coolant in the exhaust
caused by a faulty EGR cooler. On £7999-£9250
later petrols, check the condition of A few electric Fortwos and some late,
the exhaust flexipipe. On all engines, low-mileage Brabus models.
ensure the coolant pipe isn’t wearing
through on the rear subframe.

Q TR ANS M I SS I O N
The automated manual gearbox is
robust and reliable but check for
trouble-free changes (especially
reverse). Most issues can be resolved
with a software update.

Mk2’s 220-litre Q SUS PE NS I O N AN D B R AKES One we found
load bay is slightly Inspect the front springs, which are
bigger than a Mk1’s soft and can break. Listen for clonking SMART FORTWO CABRIOLET
over speed humps caused by worn 1.0 83BHP, 2011/60 - REG,
` wishbone or anti-roll bar bushes. With 51,000 MILES, £3950
the handbrake off, check the car rolls Tidy, two-owner car with a full service
The Mk2 Fortwo is more reliable than the easily as the alloy rear brake cylinders history. Appears to have been an urban
Mk1, plentiful and reasonably good value corrode, causing the brakes to seize. runabout so we’d check for regular oil
changes using the correct grade. We’d
a Q BO DY also ensure the cabrio roof works and
The plastic body panels and Tridion the seals are snug. Feel the floor for
safety cell are trouble-free but check damp (especially near gearbox ECU).
the rear crash beam that bolts to the

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ECONOMY EXPLAINED Power (bhp) Top speed (mp0h-)60/62mph Econ(oMPmG/yrange) CO 2(g/km) Power (bhp) Top speed (mp0h-)60/62mphEcon(oMPmG/yrange) CO 2(g/km) Power (bhp) Top speed (mp0h-)60/62mphEcon(oMPmG/yrange) CO 2(g/km)

Between the various figures produced on the 2.2 Turbo Diesel 190 187 143 7.1 52.3 143 1.6 30 TDI 114 131 10.4 64.2-67.3 137-143 A8 4dr saloon £72,885–£116,430 AAAAC
old-style NEDC, transitional NEDC Correlated 2.9 BiTurbo Quadrifoglio 503 191 3.9 27.2 235 1.5 35 TDI 144 150 8.4 57.6-61.4 120-127
and new-style WLTP laboratory emissions and Technical tour de force benefits from Audi’s knack of making very
fuel economy tests, it has become tricky to
compare manufacturers’ claimed efficiency Stelvio 5dr SUV £41,255–£73,195 A4 4dr saloon £30,435–£57,625 good limousines. LxWxH 5172x1945x1473 Kerb weight 1920kg
on the latest new cars. When you see a fuel
economy and CO2 figure reference elsewhere, AAAAB AAAAC 3.0 55 TFSI quattro 335 155 5.6 28.2-29.4 217-228
it’s often without explanation.
Alfa’s first SUV is a solid effort. Choosing the petrol version gives it High quality and competent but leaves the dynamic finesse to its 3.0 55 TFSI quattro LWB 335 155 5.7 28.2-29.1 219-228
So, to provide as fair and clear a basis for
comparison as possible, you’ll only ever read charisma. LxWxH 4687x1903x1671 Kerb weight 1604kg rivals. LxWxH 4726x1842x1427 Kerb weight 1320kg 3.0 TFSIe quattro 449 155 4.9 100.9-113.0 57-64
WLTP combined fuel economy and CO2 figures
in Autocar’s first drive reviews, features and 2.2 Turbo Diesel 190 187 130 7.6 45.6 159 2.0 35 TFSI 148 139 8.6 40.9-46.3 140-157 4.0 S8 quattro 571 155 3.8 24.1-24.4 263-265
comparison tests – and on these data pages.
Those are the aggregated results of four lab 2.2 Turbo Diesel 190 Q4 AWD 187 130 7.6 43.5 169-170 2.0 40 TFSI 187 155 7.3 40.9-44.8 143-187 3.0 50 TDI quattro 282 155 5.9 38.7-40.9 180-192
tests carried out across as many different
cruising speed ranges – although they’re 2.2 Turbo Diesel 210 Q4 AWD 207 134 6.6 42.8 168 2.0 45 TFSI quattro 242 155 5.6 34.9-35.3 181-184 3.0 50 TDI quattro LWB 282 155 5.9 38.2-40.4 182-193
sometimes expressed as a range rather than as
one specific figure to show the different results 2.0 Turbo 200 Q4 AWD 197 134 7.2 30.1 206-209 3.0 30 TDI 132 133 9.5 50.4-55.4 133-146 E-tron 5dr SUV £59,900–£93,500
recorded by the heaviest and lightest available
examples of the car in question (depending on 2.0 Turbo 280 Q4 AWD 276 143 5.7 30.4 208 2.0 35 TDI 148 136 8.9 50.4-55.4 133-146 AAAAB
optional equipment). Not all car makers have
published these figures yet, however. 2.9 BiTurbo Quadrifoglio 503 197 3.8 24.6 261 2.0 40 TDI quattro 187 146 7.4 50.4-54.3 137-148 A rounded, uber-luxurious addition to the premium EV niche.

In road tests, you’ll also see our own 3.0 S4 TDI 342 155 4.8 40.4-40.9 181-183 LxWxH 4901x1935x1629 Kerb weight 2490kg
independently produced real-world fuel
economy test results for comparison with the ALPINA 50 quattro 71kWh 308 118 6.8 190 0
lab test claims. We produce an average, track
and touring figure for each car we test, as often B3 4dr saloon/5dr touring £66,665–£68,165 AAAAA A4 Avant 5dr estate £31,835–£82,770 AAAAC 55 quattro 95kWh 403 124 5.4 237 0
as possible on a brim-to-brim test basis.
Buchloe’s take on 3 Series makes a case for being all the car you Classy and demure estate lacks the dynamic sparkle of rivals. S quattro 95kWh 503 130 4.5 223 0
While ‘average’ represents the overall
economy returned by a new car over a full road could ever need. LxWxH 4620x1811x1430 Kerb weight 1865kg LxWxH 4725x1842x1434 Kerb weight 1370kg E-tron Sportback 5dr SUV £69,100–£95,100
test and ‘track’ is relevant only to intensive
performance testing (the length and conditions 3.0 BiTurbo 462 186-188 3.8-3.9 25.9 247 2.0 35 TFSI 148 136 8.9 39.8-44.8 143-162 AAAAB
of which can vary slightly), ‘touring’ gives the
best guide of the kind of economy you might see B5 4dr saloon/5dr touring £95,000–£97,500 2.0 40 TFSI 187 148 7.5 39.8-43.5 147-162 Quick and classy EV builds on the solid foundations of its more
from a car at a steady 70mph motorway cruise.
AAAAC 2.0 45 TFSI quattro 242 155 6.0 33.6-34.4 187-191 upright sibling. LxWxH 4901x1935x1616 Kerb weight 2480kg
We do real-world efficiency and range
testing on electric cars, too, expressing the Is it the best alternative to an M5? Yes, at least from a practicality 3.0 V6 TFSI RS4 Avant 448 155 4.1 28.2-28.1 220-226 50 quattro 71kWH 308 118 6.8 192 0
former in terms of miles per kilowatt hour,
as manufacturers do increasingly widely viewpoint. LxWxH 4956x1868x1466 Kerb weight 2015kg 2.0 30 TDI 132 131 9.8 49.6-54.3 137-150 55 quattro 95kWh 403 124 5.7 242 0
by convention.
4.4 V8 BiTurbo 599 200-205 3.5-3.7 23.5 272 2.0 35 TDI 148 132 9.2 49.6-54.3 137-150 S quattro 95kWh 503 130 4.5 224 0
STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED
B7 4dr saloon £121,850 2.0 40 TDI quattro 187 143-144 7.6-7.9 47.9-52.3 141-154 Q2 5dr SUV £22,725–£42,315
CCCCC Inherently dangerous/unsafe. Tragically,
irredeemably flawed. AAAAC 3.0 50 TDI Allroad quattro 282 155 5.3 38.2 194 AAAAC

BCCCC Appalling. Massively significant failings. A 7 Series with a power boost gives BMW a worthy challenger to 3.0 S4 TDI quattro 342 155 4.9 39.2-39.8 186-189 Audi’s smallest SUV is a decent stepping stone from the A3 to the
ACCCC Very poor. Fails to meet any accepted
the AMG S-Classes. LxWxH 5250x1902x1491 Kerb weight 2060kg A5 2dr coupé £37,600–£87,425 Q range. LxWxH 4191x1794x1508 Kerb weight 1205kg
class boundaries.
ABCCC Poor. Within acceptable class 4.4 V8 BiTurbo 599 205 4.2 24.4 264 AAAAC 1.0 30 TFSI 114 122 10.3 44.8-47.1 135-143

boundaries in a few areas. Still not D5 S 4dr saloon £64,355 Refreshed coupé gets a sharper look and a refreshed interior. Still 1.5 35 TFSI 148 131 8.5 42.2-44.8 142-151
recommendable.
AACCC Off the pace. Below average in nearly AAAAC mundane to drive. LxWxH 4673x1846x1371 Kerb weight 1390kg 2.0 40 TFSI quattro 187 141 6.5 34-34.9 184-187
all areas.
AABCC Acceptable. About average in key areas, The excellent 5 Series receives some Alpina tweaking to make it a 2.0 35 TFSI 148 140 8.9 41.5-45.6 141-154 2.0 SQ2 TFSI 298 155 4.8 32.8-33.2 192-195
but disappoints.
AAACC Competent. Above average in some brilliant cruiser. LxWxH 4956x1868x1466 Kerb weight 1870kg 2.0 40 TFSI 187 150 7.2 41.5-47.1 141-1545 1.6 30 TDI 114 122 10.5 47.1-49.6 150-158
areas, average in others. Outstanding
in none. 3.0 BiTurbo 345 171 4.9 38.2 192 2.0 45 TFSI quattro 242 155 4.8 34.9-38.8 180-184 2.0 35 TDI quattro 148 131 8.1 45.6-47.9 155-163
AAABC Good. Competitive in key areas.
AAAAC Very good. Very competitive in key XD3 5dr SUV £57,925 2.9 V6 TFSI RS5 quattro 443 155 3.9 29.4-30.4 211-218 Q3 5dr SUV £31,885–£61,185
areas, competitive in secondary
respects. AAAAC 2.0 35 TDI 163 162 8.2 51.4-55.4 133-144 AAABC
AAAAB Excellent. Near class-leading in key
areas and in some ways outstanding. Pleasant BMW SUV impressively enhanced with the usual Alpina 2.0 40 TDI quattro 187 146 7.4 50.4-54.3 135-146 Typically refined and competent but feels more like an A3 than an
AAAAA Brilliant, unsurpassed. All but flawless.
toolkit. LxWxH 4732x1897x2015 Kerb weight 2015kg 3.0 V6 S4 TDI quattro 345 155 4.8 40.4-40.9 180-184 Audi SUV. LxWxH 4388x1831x1608 Kerb weight 1385kg

3.0 BiTurbo 330 158 4.9 31.4 328 A5 Sportback 5dr coupé £37,600–£87,425 1.5 35 TFSI 148 128-131 9.2-9.6 38.7-42.2 153-166

AAAAC 2.0 40 TFSI quattro 187 136 7.4 31-32.5 197-207

ALPINE Refined, good-looking four-door coupé is sadly short on charm and 2.0 45 TFSI quattro 227 144 6.3 31.0-31.7 201-205

A110 2dr coupé £48,140–£59,740 AAAAA finesse. LxWxH 4733x1843x1386 Kerb weight 1425kg 2.5 RS Q3 quattro 396 155 4.5 27.7-28.8 222-230

A much, much greater car and achievement than the sum of its 2.0 35 TFSI 148 139 9.1 40.9-44.8 144-158 2.0 35 TDI 148 128 9.2 47.9-49.6 150-154

parts suggests. LxWxH 4180x1980x1252 Kerb weight 1080kg 2.0 40 TFSI 187 150 7.5 40.9-44.8 143-158 2.0 35 TDI quattro 148 131 9.3 39.2-40.9 182-188

1.8 Turbo 252 155 4.5 39.2 162 2.0 45 TFSI quattro 242 155 5.8 34.4-35.3 183-187 2.0 40 TDI quattro 188 137 8.0 37.7-40.4 84-195

1.8 Turbo S 288 162 4.4 38.7 163 2.9 V6 TFSI RS5 Quattro 448 155 3.9 28.8-29.7 215-222 Q3 Sportback 5dr SUV £33,035–£62,335

2.0 35 TDI 148 135 9.1 50.4-54.3 135-147 AAABC

ARIEL 2.0 40 TDI quattro 187 146 7.6 49.6-54.3 137-149 A more sporting take on the compact SUV, with similarly stable

Atom 0dr open £39,950 AAAAB 3.0 S5 TDI quattro 345 155 4.9 39.8-40.4 183-187 handling. LxWxH 4500x1856x1567 Kerb weight 1460kg

Simple, purist concept remains but everything else has changed… A5 Cabriolet 2dr open £41,715–£63,755 1.5 35 TFSI 148 126 9.6 39.2-41.5 154–163

for the better. LxWxH 3520x1880x1122 Kerb weight 595kg AAAAC 2.0 40 TFSI quattro 188 136 7.4 30.7-32.1 199-208

2.0 turbo 320 162 2.8 NA NA More practical than smaller options. Lower-powered, steel-sprung 2.0 45 TFSI quattro 227 144 6.5 31.4-32.1 200-208

Nomad 0dr open £38,000 trim is best. LxWxH 4673x1846x1383 Kerb weight 1600kg 2.5 RS Q3 quattro 396 155 4.5 27.7-28.5 223-231

AAAAA 2.0 35 TFSI 150 136 9.8 38.7-40.4 160-165 2.0 35 TDI 148 126 9.3 48.7–51.4 145–152

Well inside the top 10 list of our favourite cars. A revelation and a 2.0 40 TFSI 187 150 7.9 38.7-40.4 160-165 2.0 35 TDI quattro 148 126 9.3 40.4-44.8 166-183

riot to drive. LxWxH 3215x1850x1425 Kerb weight 670kg 2.0 45 TFSI quattro 242 155 6.5 32.8-33.2 192-196 2.0 40 TDI quattro 188 134 8.3 38.2-39.8 185-195

2.4 K24 i-VTEC 235 125 3.4 NA NA 2.0 40 TDI quattro 187 145 8.0 47.1-48.7 152-157 Q5 5dr SUV £42,950–£68,070

A6 4dr saloon £40,395–£79,805 AAAAC
ASTON MARTIN AAAAC Appealing combination of Audi allure, affordable SUV practicality

Vantage 2dr coupé/2dr open £122,805–£127,005 AAAAB Supremely well-constructed but a bit soulless to drive. A smart and attractiveness. LxWxH 4663x1893x1659 Kerb weight 1720kg

The faster, cleverer, more hardcore entry-level Aston tops its office on wheels. LxWxH 4939x1886x1457 Kerb weight 1645kg 2.0 45 TFSI quattro 242 147 6.4 31-33.6 191-206

class. LxWxH 4465x1942x1273 Kerb weight 1630kg 2.0 45 TFSI quattro 242 155 6.0 35.3-37.2 172-182 2.0 50 TFSIe quattro 249 148 6.1 128.4 49

4.0 V8 503 190-195 3.6-3.8 11.6 236 2.0 50 TFSIe quattro 299 152 5.5 166.0-177.0 36-38 2.0 55 TFSIe quattro 363 148 5.3 108.6 56

DB11 2dr coupé/2dr open £149,805–£177,225 3.0 55 TFSI quattro 335 155 5.1 32.8-34.9 184-196 2.0 40 TDI quattro 187 136 8.1 41.5-44.8 165-179

AAAAA 2.0 40 TDI 201 152 8.1 47.9-51.4 145-155 3.0 SQ5 TDI quattro 344 155 5.1 32.8-34.4 216-224

The stunning replacement for the already seductive DB9 is tyre- 2.0 40 TDI quattro 201 153 7.6 45.6-47.9 155-163 Q7 5dr SUV £56,940–£96,380

shreddingly good. LxWxH 4739x2060x1279 Kerb weight 1875kg 2.0 45 TDI quattro Allroad 228 155 6.7 38.2 193 AAAAC

4.0 V8 503 187 4.0 10.8 230 3.0 50 TDI quattro 282 155 5.5 38.7-40.4 183-191 Unengaging to drive and light on feel, but the cabin is both huge

5.2 V12 AMR 630 208 3.7 13.4 265 3.0 S6 TDI quattro 344 155 5.0 36.2 203-205 and classy. LxWxH 5052x1968x1740 Kerb weight 2060kg

DBS Superleggera 2dr coupé/open £231,730–£249,730 AAAAA A6 Avant 5dr estate £42,495–£112,290 3.0 V6 55 TFSI quattro 338 155 5.9 25.4-27.4 233-253

Effortlessly fast, intoxicating to drive: the big Aston is better than AAAAC 3.0 V6 55 TFSIe quattro 376 149 5.9 TBC TBC

A capable and high-tech throwback that’s a timely reminder of 4.0 SQ7 quattro 435 155 4.1 29.4-30.1 245-251

ever. LxWxH 4712x2146x1280 Kerb weight 1693kg what Audi does best. LxWxH 4939x1886x1467 Kerb weight 1710kg 3.0 V6 45 TDI quattro 228 142 7.3 32.1-34 217-230

5.2 V12 715 211 3.7 13.5 306 2.0 45 TFSI quattro 242 155 6.2 34-36.2 177-189 3.0 V6 50 TDI quattro 282 152 6.3 32.1-34 217-230

Rapide AMR 4dr saloon £198,374 3.0 55 TFSI quattro 335 155 5.3 31.7-34 189-201 Q8 5dr SUV £66,745–£122,550

AAAAC 4.0 RS6 quattro 596 174 3.6 22.2-22.8 281-289 AAAAC

The Rapide is one of the most elegant four-door sports cars in the 2.0 40 TDI 201 149 8.3 45.6-49.6 150-162 Striking and effective coupé-SUV range-topper leaves us wanting

world. LxWxH 5019x1929x1360 Kerb weight 1995kg 2.0 40 TDI quattro 201 150 7.8 44.1-46.3 159-167 more. LxWxH 4986x1995x1705 Kerb weight 2145kg

6.0 V12 599 205 4.2 13.8 322 3.0 50 TDI quattro 282 155 5.7 38.2-39.8 187-195 3.0 V6 55 TFSI quattro 335 155 5.9 25.9-26.4 243-248

DBX 5dr SUV £160,230 3.0 S6 TDI quattro 344 155 5.1 35.3 209 4.0 SQ8 quattro 503 155 4.1 31-31.7 234-239

AAAAB A7 Sportback 5dr coupé £47,860–£115,440 4.0 V8 RS Q8 quattro 592 155 3.8 20.2-20.5 314-318

ABARTH Doesn’t try to be the biggest, fastest SUV, and may be all the more AAABC 3.0 V6 50 TDI quattro 282 152 6.3 32.8-33.2 222-226

595 3dr hatch/2dr open £17,310–£28,440 AAABC appealing for it. LxWxH 5039x1998x1680 Kerb weight 2245kg Easy on the eye and to live with, but let down by stolid dynamics. TT 2dr coupé £32,570–£65,420

The Fiat 500’s Abarth makeover makes it a true pocket rocket. 4.0 V8 550 181 4.5 19.7 269 LxWxH 4969x1908x1422 Kerb weight 1880kg AAAAC

LxWxH 3657x1627x1485 Kerb weight 1070kg 2.0 45 TFSI quattro 242 155 6.2 35.3-36.2 177-183 Still serves up plenty of pace, style and usability for the money. It’s

1.4 T-jet 145 143 130 7.8 38.7-39.2 162-164 AUDI 2.0 50 TFSIe quattro 299 155 6.3 134.5-141.2 46-47 better to drive, too. LxWxH 4191x1966x1376 Kerb weight 1365kg

1.4 T-jet 165 Turismo 162 135 7.3 37.7-38.2 161-166 A1 Sportback 5dr hatch £18,670–£31,510 AAABC 3.0 55 TFSI quattro 335 155 5.3 32.1-34 189-199 2.0 40 TFSI 194 155 6.6 40.4-41.5 154-158

1.4 T-jet 180 Competizione 177 140 6.9 36.7 171 Quite pricey, but a rounded car with plenty of rational appeal. 4.0 RS7 quattro 596 174 3.6 22.2-23 280-287 2.0 45 TFSI 242 155 5.8-5.9 38.7-39.2 162-167

1.4 T-jet 180 Essesse 177 140 6.7 36.7 171 LxWxH 4029x1746x1418 Kerb weight 1105kg 2.0 40 TDI 201 152 8.3 47.9-49.6 150-156 2.0 45 TFSI quattro 242 155 5.2 34.9-35.8 180-184

695 3dr hatch/2dr open £30,650 1.0 25 TFSI 94 118 10.8 48.7-50.4 128-133 2.0 40 TDI quattro 201 155 7.0 45.6-47.1 158-163 2.0 50 TFSI quattro TTS 302 155 4.5 34.9-35.3 180-183

AAABC 1.0 30 TFSI 114 126 9.5 46.3-51.4 124-139 3.0 50 TDI quattro 282 155 5.7 38.2-39.8 186-193 2.5 TT RS quattro 395 155 3.7 30.7 208-210

A convincing track-day 500 with decent dynamic ability, but overly 1.5 35 TFSI 148 137 7.7 44.1-44.8 142-145 3.0 S7 TDI quattro 344 155 5.1 35.3-35.8 205-208 TT Roadster 2dr open £34,320–£67,170

firm ride spoils it. LxWxH 3657x1627x1485 Kerb weight 1045kg 2.0 40 TFSI 197 146 6.5 40.4 158 AAAAC

1.4 T-jet 180 Rivale 177 140 6.7 36.2-36.7 171 A3 Sportback 5dr hatch £23,300–£40,330 Plenty of pace and driver reward, along with prestige and design-

AAAAC icon style. LxWxH 4191x1966x1355 Kerb weight 1455kg

ALFA ROMEO All the above but with the added convenience of a usefully larger 2.0 40 TFSI 194 155 6.9 39.2-40.4 159-163

Giulietta 5dr hatch £20,400–£26,810 AAACC boot. LxWxH 4313x1785x1426 Kerb weight 1180kg 2.0 45 TFSI 242 155 6.0-6.1 37.2-38.2 168-172

Long in the tooth but still seductive, shame it’s not rounded or 1.0 30 TFSI 114 128 9.9 48.7-52.3 124-132 2.0 45 TFSI quattro 242 155 5.5 33.6-34.4 185-190

lavish enough. LxWxH 4351x1798x1465 Kerb weight 1305kg 1.5 35 TFSI 148 137 8.2 44.8-48.7 132-142 2.0 50 TFSI quattro TTS 302 155 4.8 34.0-34.4 185-188

1.4 TB 120 118 121 9.4 38.2 168-172 2.0 TFSI S3 quattro 310 155 4.8 35.3 183 2.5 TT RS quattro 395 155 3.9 29.71-30.1 214-215

1.6 JTDM-2 120 148 121 10.0 49.6 144-148 1.6 30 TDI 114 126 10.4 61.4-68.7 111-119 R8 2dr coupé £115,890–£155,595

2.0 JTDM-2 170 168 133 8.3 47.9 145 1.5 35 TDI 148 135 8.1 56.5-61.4 119-131 AAAAC

Giulia 4dr saloon £34,995–£67,195 A3 Saloon 4dr saloon £25,265–£40,570 Usable but no less involving or dramatic for it. V10 is deliciously

AAAAB AAAAC brutal. LxWxH 4426x1940x1240 Kerb weight 1590kg

Handsome and special dynamically but lacks finesse and comes Undercuts the case to own an A4. Upmarket interior and good to 5.2 V10 RWD 538 201 3.7 22.2 288

as an auto only. LxWxH 4643x1860x1436 Kerb weight 1429kg drive. LxWxH 4458x1796x1416 Kerb weight 1240kg 5.2 V10 FSI quattro 567 201 3.4 21.9 294

2.0 Turbo Petrol 200 197 146 6.6 36.2 176-184 1.0 30 TFSI 114 131 9.9 50.4-52.3 123-128 5.2 V10 Performance q’tro 610 205 3.1 21.7 295-296

2.0 Turbo Petrol 280 276 149 5.7 33.6 195 1.5 35 TFSI 148 139 8.2 46.3-48.7 132-139

2.2 Turbo Diesel 160 158 137 8.2 53.3 135 2.0 TFSI S3 quattro 310 155 4.8 36.2 178

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NEW CAR PRICES

Power (bhp) Top speed (mp0h-)60/62mph Econ(oMPmG/yrange) CO 2(g/km) Power (bhp) Top speed (mp0h-)60/62mphEcon(oMPmG/yrange) CO 2(g/km) Power (bhp) Top speed (mp0h-)60/62mphEcon(oMPmG/yrange) CO 2(g/km) Power (bhp) Top speed (mp0h-)60/62mphEcon(oMPmG/yrange) CO 2(g/km)

3 Series 4dr saloon £31,110–£49,515 AAAAA Grand C4 Spacetourer 5dr MPV £27,460–£36,370 AAAAC

Latest 3 Series has a growth spurt, but size is no obstacle for an Alternative MPV offers something fresh, comfy, spacious and

engaging drive. LxWxH 4709x1827x1442 Kerb weight 1450kg quietly upmarket. LxWxH 4602x1826x1638 Kerb weight 1297kg

318i 152 138 8.4 44.1 145-146 1.2 PureTech 130 126 125-128 10.8 46.9 143-145

320i 181 146 7.1 44.1 144-146 1.5 BlueHDi 130 126 130 11.3 60.1 136-137

320i xDrive 181 142 7.6 41.5-42.2 153-154 2.0 BlueHDi 160 158 130 9.2 47.0 160-161

330i 254 155 5.8 40.9-42.8 150-156 C5 Aircross 5dr SUV £26,655–£36,855

330e 288 143 5.9 188.3-201.8 37-38 AAABC

330e xDrive 288 143 5.9 TBC TBC Smooth-riding SUV has an easy-going nature, but not the most

M340i xDrive 369 155 4.4 34.9 185 dynamic. LxWxH 4500x1859x1670 Kerb weight 1530kg

318d 148 132 8.3-8.4 52.6-62.8 117-129 1.2 PureTech 130 129 117 10.5 44.2 149-151

320d 187 146 6.8-7.1 56.5-60.1 131-124 1.6 PureTech 225 PHEV 223 140 TBC 184 50

320d xDrive 187 144 6.9 54.3-56.5 130-136 1.5 BlueHDI 130 129 117 10.4 57.3 138-139

R8 Spyder 2dr open £124,580–£164,285 330d 263 155 5.5 47.1-49.6 150-156 X2 5dr SUV £30,415–£45,660 2.0 BlueHDI 180 174 131 9.4 47.3 163-165

AAAAC 330d xDrive 263 155 5.1 47.1 157-158 AAAAC Berlingo 5dr MPV £21,565–£28,095

Taking the roof off the R8 enhances the drama tenfold. M340d xDrive 338 155 4.6 46.3 160 Proves crossovers aren’t always worse than the hatchbacks on AAAAB

LxWxH 4426x1940x1245 Kerb weight 1680kg 3 Series Touring 5dr estate £32,935–£51,780 which they’re based. LxWxH 4360x1824x1526 Kerb weight 1460kg Boxy, slightly quirky and immensely practical van-based car

5.2 V10 RWD 538 200 3.8 20.9 307 AAAAB sDrive18i 138 127 9.6 42.8-43.5 148-150 returns to top form. LxWxH 4403x1921x1849 Kerb weight 1398kg

5.2 V10 quattro 567 200 3.5 20.5 313 Towering everyday appeal. Arguably the best all-rounder sensible sDrive20i 189 141 7.7 40.9-41.5 154-156 1.2 PureTech 110 108 109 11.5 42-43.5 154-160

5.2 V10 Performance q’tro 610 204 3.2 20.3 315 money can buy. LxWxH 4620x1811x1430 Kerb weight 1565kg xDrive20i 189 TBC 7.6 38.7-39.2 164-166 1.5 BlueHDI 100 101 109 12.3 55.6 141-148

318i 152 137 8.7 42.2 152-153 xDrive25e 220 121 6.8 156.9 40-41 1.5 BlueHDI 130 128 116 10.3 54.2 144-149

BAC 320i 181 143 7.5 42.2 152-153 M35i 302 155 4.9 34.4 187

Mono 0dr open £165,125 AAAAB 330i 254 155 5.9 39.2-40.9 156-163 sDrive18d 148 129 9.3-9.8 55.4 132-134 CUPRA

An F-22 Raptor for the road, only significantly better built. 330e 292 143 5.9 176.6-201.8 32-37 xDrive18d 148 128 9.2 50.4-51.4 144-146 Leon 5dr hatch £38,140 AAABC

LxWxH 3952x1836x1110 Kerb weight 580kg 330e xDrive 292 140 5.9 156.9-176.6 37-42 xDrive20d 185 137 7.7 49.6-50.4 147-149 PHEV powertrain is effective but makes for a confused take on the

2.5 VVT 305 170 2.8 NA NA M340i xDrive 371 155 4.5 33.6 191 X3 5dr SUV £41,485–£79,030 hot hatch formula. LxWxH 4376x1841x1615 Kerb weight 1596kg

318d 148 133 8.8 57.6-58.9 126-127 AAAAC 1.4 eHybrid 291 140 6.7 NA NA

BENTLEY 320d 188 142 7.1-7.9 54.3-57.6 115-121 Continues where the last one left off. Dynamically good and more

Continental GT 2dr coupé £154,030–£173,435 AAAAC 320d xDrive 188 142 7.4 51.4-54.3 136-143 luxurious inside. LxWxH 4708x1891x1676 Kerb weight 1750kg Ateca 5dr hatch £38,140 AAABC

Refined and improved in every area, making the Conti a superb 330d 263 140 5.6 45.6-47.1 158-163 xDrive20i 181 134 8.3 35.3-35.8 179-181 First model from Seat’s standalone performance brand has decent

grand tourer. LxWxH 4850x1966x1405 Kerb weight 2244kg 330d xDrive 261 155 5.4 43.5-44.8 166-171 xDrive30e 288 130 6.1 134.5 51-54 pace and precision. LxWxH 4376x1841x1615 Kerb weight 1615kg

4.0 V8 542 198 3.9 23.9 268 M340d xDrive 340 155 4.8 44.8 165 xDrive M40i 355 155 4.8 31.4 204 2.0 TSI 300 296 153 5.2 32.5 197

6.0 W12 626 207 3.6 20.8 308 4 Series 2dr coupé £39,870–£53,875 X3M Competition 503 155 4.1 24.8 261 Formentor 5dr SUV £27,395–£43,840

Continental GTC 2dr open £169,230–£218,370 AAAAC xDrive20d 187 132 8.0 47.1-47.9 154-156 AAAAC

AAAAB A talented GT and brilliant B-road steer that’s very well-equipped. xDrive30d 261 149 5.8 45.6 161-163 Bespoke SUV delivers a well-rounded, sure-footed and rewarding

Immensely capable and refined open-top cruiser with effortless LxWxH 4768x1852x1383 Kerb weight 1475kg xDrive M40d 321 155 4.9 43.5 171 drive. LxWxH 4450x1839x1511 Kerb weight 1569kg

performance. LxWxH 4850x2187x1399 Kerb weight 2414kg 420i 181 149 7.5 42.2-44.1 146-151 X4 5dr SUV £45,135–£81,950 1.5 TSI 150 148 127 8.9 43.5-44.8 143-148

4.0 V8 542 198 4.0 23.3 275 430i 254 155 5.8 40.4-42.2 153-159 AAABC 2.0 TSI 310 310 155 4.9 32.8-33.2 193-194

6.0 W12 626 207 3.7 20.2 336 M440i xDrive 369 155 4.5 36.7 175 Downsized X6 is respectable enough if not lovable, but the X3 is a

420d 187 143 7.1 58.9-61.4 121-126 better option. LxWxH 4671x1881x1624 Kerb weight 1735kg DACIA

Flying Spur 4dr saloon £170,530–£207,830 AAAAB 420d xDrive 187 148 7.4 55.4-57.6 129-135 xDrive M40i 336 155 4.9 31.7 203 Sandero 5dr hatch £7995–£10,305 AAACC

New from the ground up, with the looks and technology of a class 4 Series Convertible 2dr open £41,130–£71,355 AAAAC X4M Competiton 503 155 4.1 24.8 259 A clever budget prospect but its limitations are unavoidable, even

winner. LxWxH 5316x1879x1483 Kerb weight 2437kg Previous-gen grand tourer with the ability to remove the roof has xDrive20d 187 131 8.0 47.1-47.9 161-165 after a smart facelift. LxWxH 4069x1733x1519 Kerb weight 969kg

6.0 W12 632 207 3.8 19.1 337 xDrive30d 254 145 5.8 45.6-46.3 159-163 1.0 SCe 75 71 98 14.2 51.4 130

Bentayga 5dr SUV £148,930–£180,750 real talent. LxWxH 4640x1825x1384 Kerb weight 1700kg xDrive M40d 322 155 4.9 43.5 169 0.9 TCe 90 87 109 11.1 49.6 134

AAAAB 420i 181 146 8.2-8.4 34.0-35.8 181-183 X5 5dr SUV £61,135–£110,650 1.0 TCe 100 Bi-Fuel 99 114 11.1 51.4 113

Crewe’s first attempt at a SUV remains ahead of most luxury rivals. 430i 248 155 6.3-6.4 32.8-35.3 183 AAAAC Sandero Stepway 5dr hatch £10,145–£11,995

LxWxH 5140x1998x1742 Kerb weight 2505kg 440i 321 155 5.4 29.7-30.4 194 More capable, convenient, refined and classy SUV that’s a more AAABC

4.0 V8 542 171 4.5 21.7 302 M4 Competition 444 155 4.3-4.5 26.9-28.0 229 satisfying drive. LxWxH 4922x2004x1745 Kerb weight 2110kg A more expensive and slightly more rugged cheap car – but still

420d 187 146 8.1-8.2 44.1-46.3 160 xDrive40i 335 155 5.5 27.7-28.2 227-231 limited. LxWxH 4089x1761x1555 Kerb weight 1040kg

BMW 430d 254 155 5.9 39.2-39.8 180 xDrive45e 282 155 5.6 188.3-235.4 31 0.9 TCe 90 87 104 11.1 47.1 138-140

1 Series 5dr hatch £25,005–£37,470 AAAAB 435d xDrive 308 155 5.2 37.7-38.2 189 M50i 523 155 4.3 27.3 276 1.0 TCe 100 Bi-Fuel 99 114 11.1 46.3 136-137

May not drive like a traditional BMW but delivers on upmarket hatch 4 Series Gran Coupé 4dr coupé £36,085–£51,410 AAAAC X5M Competition 623 155 3.8 22.1 292 Logan MCV 5dr estate £10,745–£12,105

values. LxWxH 4319x1799x1434 Kerb weight 1365kg Essentially a prettier 3 Series. Good, but not better than the xDrive30d 261 130 6.8 41.5-42.2 175-179 AAACC

118i 138 132 8.5 46.3-47.1 135-139 xDrive40d 340 152 5.5 38.7-39.2 192-196 Lacks its stablemates’ charms but retains their cheapness.

M135i xDrive 302 155 4.8 36.2 177 regular saloon. LxWxH 4640x1825x1404 Kerb weight 1520kg X6 5dr SUV £60,845–£113,350 LxWxH 4501x1733x1552 Kerb weight 980kg

116d 114 TBC 10.1-10.3 60.1-62.8 119-123 420i 181 146 7.5-7.7 34.9-37.1 172-173 AAABC 0.9 TCe 90 87 109 11.1 47.1-47.9 131

118d 148 134 8.4-8.5 58.9-60.1 123-127 420i xDrive 181 144 7.8-8.1 33.2-25.8 182-183 The world’s first off-road coupé, but appearances make it difficult 1.0 TCe 100 Bi-Fuel 99 114 11.6 46.2 116

120d 187 144 7.3 55.4-57.6 129-133 430i 248 155 5.9 34.4-37.2 174 to love. LxWxH 4909x1989x1702 Kerb weight 2065kg Logan MCV Stepway 5dr estate £12,945–£13,755 AAACC

120d xDrive 187 TBC 7.0 52.3-53.3 139-142 440i 321 155 5.1 30.7-31.7 188 xDrive40i 338 155 5.5 28-28.5 225-230 Given a rugged makeover but still lacks charm. Extremely

2 Series 2dr coupé £26,690–£75,355 420d 187 146 7.4-7.6 46.3-51.4 151-152 M50i 523 155 4.3 23.5 272

AAAAB 420d xDrive 187 144 7.5 43.5-46.3 160 X6M Competition 623 155 3.8 22.4 287 practical, though. LxWxH 4528x1761x1559 Kerb weight 1090kg

A proper compact coupé now. Could be better equipped, however. 430d 254 155 5.6 40.9-41.5 174 xDrive30d 254 143 6.7 42.2-42.8 172-176 0.9 TCe 90 87 106 12.4 44.3 138-139

LxWxH 4432x1774x1418 Kerb weight 1420kg 430d xDrive 254 155 5.3 38.2-39.2 185 xDrive40d 340 154 5.5 38.7-39.8 187-191 1.0 TCe 100 Bi-Fuel 99 114 11.6 46.2 134

218i 134 130 8.8-8.9 37.2-38.2 168-172 435d xDrive 308 155 4.8 39.2-39.8 183 X7 5dr SUV £75,120–£92,975 Duster 5dr SUV £11,245–£20,145

220i 181 143 7.2 37.2-37.7 170-174 5 Series 4dr saloon £38,600–£100,850 AAAAC AAABC

M240i 335 155 4.6-4.8 32.5 197 AAAAB BMW’s largest SUV yet crowns the line-up, but faces strong A value champion. If cheap family transport is what you require,

M2 Competition 404 155 4.2-4.4 28.5 225 The perfect compromise between the comfy E-Class and dynamic competition. LxWxH 5151x2000x1805 Kerb weight 2395kg the Duster delivers. LxWxH 4315x2000x1625 Kerb weight 1147kg

M2 CS 448 174 4.0 28.5 226 XF, and then some. LxWxH 4936x2126x1479 Kerb weight 1530kg xDrive40i 338 155 6.1 28.7 249-250 1.0 TCe 100 4x2 99 105 12.5 46.3 138

2 Series Convertible 2dr open £30,220–£44,750 AAABC 520i 181 146 7.8 44.8-45.6 142-145 M50i 523 155 4.7 22.1 290 1.3 TCe 130 4x2 128 118 11.1 45.6 141-149

Better than its 1 Series forebear but lacks truly distinguishing 530e 288 146 5.9 117.7-128.4 32-43 xDrive40d 340 152 6.1 36.2 203-204 1.3 TCe 150 4x4 148 121 10.6 43.5 149
premium qualities. LxWxH 4432x1774x1413 Kerb weight 1440kg
530e xDrive 288 146 5.9 TBC TBC i3 5dr hatch £36,025–£38,555 1.0 TCe 100 Bi-Fuel 99 108 TBC 44.1 145
218i 134 130 9.4-9.6 35.3-36.2 177-181
M550i xDrive 528 155 3.8 25.9 247 AAAAB 1.5 dCi 115 4x2 111 111 10.5 57.7-57.9 128
220i 181 143 7.7 34.9-35.8 180-184
M5 Competition 616 155 3.3 25.4 252 Our favourite high-end small car happens to be an EV, and it could 1.5 dCi 115 4x4 111 108 12.1 50.4-51.4 145
M240i 335 155 4.7-4.9 31.4 204
520d 187 147 7.5 57.6-58.9 126-129 change motoring. LxWxH 3999x1775x1578 Kerb weight 1245kg

520d xDrive 187 144 7.6 54.3-55.4 132-135 120Ah 167 93 7.3 188 0 DS

2 Series Gran Coupé 4dr saloon £26,410–£38,315 AAACC 530d xDrive 261 155 5.4 51.4-52.3 143-145 120Ah S 180 99 6.9 182 0 3 Crossback 5dr SUV £22,515–£39,490 AAABC

Blends 1 Series platform with rakish looks, but lacks the coupé’s 5 Series Touring 5dr estate £41,175–£60,570 Z4 2dr coupé £38,165–£50,535 First foray into compact SUVs comfortably competes with more

AAAAB AAAAC established rivals. LxWxH 4118x1802x1534 Kerb weight 1205kg

driver appeal. LxWxH 4526x1800x1420 Kerb weight 1350kg The excellent 5 Series made in more practical form. The 520d is Better to drive than ever but makes a better open-top cruiser than 1.2 PureTech 100 98 112 10.9 52.0 127

218i 138 134 8.7 46.3-47.1 136-138 still the best. LxWxH 4942x2126x1498 Kerb weight 1630kg a true sports car. LxWxH 4689x1942x1293 Kerb weight 1485kg 1.2 PureTech 130 128 124 9.2 47.1 141

M235i xDrive 302 155 4.9 37.2 172 520i 181 139 8.2 40.4-42.2 152-160 sDrive20i 195 155 6.6 39.8-40.4 160-161 1.2 PureTech 155 153 129 8.2 46.6-52 127-143

218d 148 138 8.6 58.9-60.1 123-125 540i xDrive 335 155 5.1 34.9-35.8 179-185 sDrive30i 255 155 5.4 39.8 161-162 1.5 BlueHDI 100 98 112 11.4 62.7 123

220d 188 148 7.5 56.5-57.6 129-131 520d 187 147 7.8 52.3-55.4 134-142 sDrive M40i 338 155 4.6 35.8 181 50kWh E-Tense 132 93 8.7 191-206 0

2 Series Active Tourer 5dr hatch £26,615–£38,235 AAAAC 520d xDrive 187 144 7.9 49.6-52.3 140-148 7 Crossback 5dr SUV £32,740–£56,085

BMW’s FWD hatch is a proper contender but not as practical as 530d 261 155 5.8 47.9 154 C AT E R H A M AAABC

530d xDrive 261 155 5.6 46.3-47.9 160 Seven 2dr open £26,490–£53,885 AAAAB DS’s first premium SUV certainly has the right price tag, equipment

some of its rivals. LxWxH 4342x1800x1555 Kerb weight 1360kg 7 Series 4dr saloon £70,630–£90,205 The 360 is the sweet spo, giving the Seven just the right hit of and appeal. LxWxH 4570x1895x1620 Kerb weight 1420kg

218i 134 127 9.3 44.1-44.8 143-145 AAAAC performance. LxWxH 3100x1575x1090 Kerb weight 490kg 1.2 PureTech 130 129 122 10.2 42.2-46 143-152

220i 181 142 7.4 42.2 151-153 Rules on in-car entertainment and diesel sophistication; otherwise 1.6 Sigma Ti-VCT 270 135 122 5.0 NA NA 1.6 PureTech 180 178 137 8.9 42.2 152

225xe 248 125 6.7 88.3-100.9 44 too bland. LxWxH 5098x1902x1478 Kerb weight 1755kg 1.6 Sigma Ti-VCT 310 152 127 4.9 NA NA 1.6 PureTech 225 EAT8 218 141 8.3 40.4 164

216d 114 121 11.1 58.9 125-126 740i 338 155 5.5 34-35.8 180-190 2.0 Duratec 360 180 130 4.8 NA NA 1.6 E-Tense 298 149 5.9 176.6-201.8 32-40

218d 148 129 9.0-9.1 56.5 130-132 750i xDrive 527 155 4.0 26.4 243-245 2.0 Duratec 420 210 136 3.8 NA NA 1.5 BlueHDi 130 TBC 121 11.7 54.1-55.3 143

220d 187 141 7.6 54.3 136-137 745e 283 155 5.1-5.2 104.6-141.2 46 2.0 Supercharged 620S 310 145 3.4 NA NA 2.0 BlueHDi 180 EAT8 171 134 9.9 48.2 162-69

220d xDrive 187 138 7.5 51.4 144-145 730d 261 155 6.1 49.6-51.4 144-148 2.0 Supercharged 620R 310 155 2.79 NA NA

730d xDrive 261 155 5.8 47.1-47.9 155-158 FERRARI

2 Series Gran Tourer 5dr MPV £28,510–£38,600 AAAAB 740d xDrive 315 155 5.2 46.3-47.1 158-159 CITROEN Portofino 2dr open £166,295 AAAAC

Brings a proper premium MPV to the table. Third row seats aren’t 8 Series 2dr coupé/2dr open £73,500–£30,470 C1 3dr hatch/5dr hatch £11,015–£13,985 AAABC The entry-level Ferrari has the power, the looks and the touring

adult-sized, though. LxWxH 4556x1800x1608 Kerb weight 1475kg AAAAC Slightly cheaper than its Toyota sibling but less visually charming. ability. LxWxH 4586x1938x1318 Kerb weight 1664kg

218i 134 127 9.5-9.8 42.2-42.8 150-152 Has dynamism to spare but not quite the breadth of ability of the LxWxH 3455x1615x1460 Kerb weight 855kg 3.9T V8 591 199 3.5 14.7-28.0 230-436

220i 181 137 7.8 40.4-40.9 157-158 best sporting GTs. LxWxH 4843x1902x1341 Kerb weight 1830kg 1.0 VTI 72 71 99 12.6 58.9 109-110 Roma 2dr coupé £175,000

216d 114 119 11.8 55.4-56.5 132-133 840i 335 155 5.0 33.2-33.6 193-194 C3 5dr hatchback £16,885–£21,050 AAAAB

218d 148 127 9.6 53.3-54.3 137-138 M850i xDrive 523 155 3.7 24.8-25.2 255-260 AAABC Gorgeous coupé is a proper grand tourer with a focus on usability.

220d 187 138 8.2 51.4-52.3 143-144 M8 Competition 623 155 3.2-3.3 25.2-25.4 252-254 Funky, fresh look gives a lease of life, shame that underneath isn’t LxWxH 4656x1974x1301 Kerb weight 1570kg

220d xDrive 187 135 8.0 49.6 150 840d xDrive 316 155 4.9 40.4 183-184 the same. LxWxH 3996x1749x1474 Kerb weight 976kg 3.9T V8 612 199 3.4 14.7-28.0 230-436

8 Series Gran Coupé 4dr saloon £71,435–£120,970 AAAAC 1.2 PureTech 82 79 107 12.8 51.3 130-131 F8 Tributo 2dr coupé/open £203,476–£225,897

Four-door grand tourer offers greater practicality than its two-door 1.2 PureTech 110 107 117 9.3 52.3 129-131 AAAAA

1.5 BlueHDi 100 96 115 10.6 67.0 117-118 The last hurrah for the pure internal combustion V8-powered

siblings. LxWxH 5072x1932x1397 Kerb weight 1800kg C3 Aircross 5dr hatchback £19,190–£23,025 mid-engined Ferrari. LxWxH 4611x1979x1206 Kerb weight 1435kg

840i 335 155 5.2 33.2 194 AAABC 3.9T V8 Tributo 710 211 2.9 21.9 292

M850i xDrive 523 155 3.9 24.6 260 Funky-looking C3 gets a jacked-up, rugged SUV look. GTC4 Lusso 2dr coupé £200,300–£240,537

M8 Competition 623 155 3.2 25.4 254 LxWxH 4155x1765x1637 Kerb weight 1088kg AAAAB

840d xDrive 316 155 5.1 39.8 187 1.2 PureTech 110 107 115 11.3 51.5 141-143 Another four-wheel-drive grand tourer Ferrari that is more usable

X1 5dr SUV £29,455–£40,010 1.2 PureTech 130 127 124 10.4 47.3 150 than the FF. LxWxH 4922x1980x1383 Kerb weight 1865kg

AAAAC 1.5 BlueHDi 100 96 109 12.8 62.7 126-128 3.9T V8 592 198 3.5 13.5-25.2 253-477

Pick of the premium bunch but a tad unrefined and has ordinary C4 Cactus 5dr hatchback £22,535–£23,315 6.3 V12 670 208 3.4 9.9-21.0 308-648

handling. LxWxH 4439x1821x1598 Kerb weight 1395kg AAABC 812 Superfast 2dr open £263,098

sDrive18i 138 127 9.7 42.8 149-150 Interesting and novel to look at but flawed to drive. AAAAA

sDrive20i 189 138 7.4 40.9 156-157 LxWxH 4157x1729x1480 Kerb weight 965kg More powerful than the F12, but with better road manners making

xDrive20i 189 TBC 7.7 38.2-38.7 166-167 1.2 PureTech 110 107 117 9.3-9.7 51.5 1314 it the star of the range. LxWxH 4657x1971x1276 Kerb weight

xDrive25e 218 120 6.9 134.5-148.7 50-51 1.5 BlueHDi 100 96 114 10.6-11.2 63.4 119 1630kg

sDrive18d 148 126 9.3-9.4 55.4 133-134 6.5 V12 777 211 2.9 11.2-20.0 320-572

xDrive18d 148 126 9.3-9.4 50.4-51.4 145-146

xDrive20d 187 136 7.8 49.6 148-149

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Ecosport 5dr SUV £18,695–£22,835 AAACC i30 Fastback 4dr saloon £20,710–£30,310 AAABC

Facelifted version of the pumped-up Fiesta is okay, but developing- Combines good looks with sensible practicalities and dynamic

world roots show. LxWxH 4096x1765x1653 Kerb weight 1280kg charm. LxWxH 4455x1795x1425 Kerb weight 1287kg

1.0T Ecoboost 100 98 105 11.9 48.7 133 1.0 T-GDi 120 118 117 11.5 54.3 135-143

1.0T Ecoboost 125 123 111 11.0-11.6 47.1 135 1.4 T-GDI 140 138 129 9.2 49.6-52.3 141-151

1.0T Ecoboost 140 138 115 10.2 47.1 136 2.0 T-GDI 275 N Performance 272 155 6.1 34.0 188

1.5 TDCi EcoBlue 100 99 105 13.6 56.5 128 i30 Tourer 5dr estate £17,860–£26,400

1.5 TDCi EcoBlue 125 123 113 10.7 53.3 139 AAABC

Puma 5dr SUV £21,640–£26,840 Another solid car. Good value and practical but lacks excitement.

AAAAC LxWxH 4585x1795x1465 Kerb weight 1245kg

Compact crossover finally has a class leader capable of appealing 1.0 T-GDi 120 118 117 11.4 47.9-49.6 130-139

to petrolheads. LxWxH 4186x1805x1554 Kerb weight 1280kg 1.4 T-GDi 140 138 126-129 9.2-9.5 44.8-46.3 142-143

1.0T Ecoboost 125 123 119 10.0 46.3 138 1.6 CRDi 115 113 117 11.3 58.9-60.1 123-124

SF90 Stradale 2dr coupé £376,048 1.0T Ecoboost MHEV 125 123 119 9.8 50.4 127 1.6 CRDi 136 134 123 10.9 56.5-57.6 126-127 F-Pace 5dr SUV £40,860–£75,375

AAAAA 1.0T Ecoboost MHEV 155 153 124 8.9 50.4 127 Ioniq 5dr hatch £23,850–£35,950 AAAAC

Plug-in hybrid doesn’t do things conventionally. A 986bhp technical Kuga 5dr SUV £24,615–£38,455 AAABC Credible first SUV effort is as refined and dynamic as a Jaguar

masterpiece. LxWxH 4710x1972x1186 Kerb weight 1570kg AAAAC First attempt at electrification for the masses is a good effort. should be. LxWxH 4746x2070x1667 Kerb weight 1690kg

4.0T V8 986 211 2.5 TBC TBC All-new version of popular SUV mixes dynamism with practicality LxWxH 4470x1820x1450 Kerb weight 1370kg 2.0 25t 250 AWD 246 135 6.8 30.4-60.7 209-220

and refinement. LxWxH 4614x1883x1678 Kerb weight 1698kg 1.6 Hybrid 141 139 115 10.8-11.1 61.4-62.8 102 2.0 30t 300 AWD 295 145 6.0 29.6 216

FIAT 1.5T Ecoboost 120 117 115 11.6 42.2 152 1.6 Plug-in Hybrid 141 139 110 10.8 195 26 5.0 V8 SVR 550 AWD 548 176 4.1 22.1 281

500 3dr hatch/2dr open £13,020–£32,995 AAABC 1.5T Ecoboost 150 148 121 9.7 41.5-42.8 151 Electric 132 110 10.6 194 0 2.0d 163 160 121 10.2 45.4 165-171

Super-desirable, super-cute city car. Pleasant, if not involving to 2.5 Ecoboost PHEV 223 125 9.2 201.8 32 Kona 5dr hatch £18,250–£41,250 2.0 20d 180 177 129 8.5 45.8 162

drive. LxWxH 3571x1627x1488 Kerb weight 865kg 1.5T Ecoblue 120 118 112 11.7 55.4 134 AAAAC 2.0 20d 180 AWD 177 129 8.7 41.9 177

1.2 69hp 68 99 12.9 47.1 136-141 2.0T Ecoblue 150 mHEV 148 121 9.6 56.5 132 Hyundai’s first crossover is the perfect blend of practicality, value 2.0 25d 240 AWD 236 135 7.2 40.8 182

1.0 Mild Hybrid 69 104 13.8 53.3 119-121 2.0T Ecoblue 190 188 129 8.7 47.9 159 and style. LxWxH 4165x1800x1550 Kerb weight 1233kg 3.0 V6 30d 300 AWD 295 150 6.2 38.1 195-202

Electric 21.3kWh NA NA NA NA 0 Mustang 2dr coupé/open £39,420–£49.685 1.0 T-GDi 120 2WD 118 112 12.0 44.1-44.8 142-147 I-Pace 5dr SUV £64,495–£74,995

Electric 37.8kWhkWh 116 116 9 199 0 AAAAC 1.6 T-GDi 177PS 4WD 175 127 7.9 34.0-33.6 189 AAAAB

500L 5dr MPV £18,700–£21,100 American muscle built for the UK, in coupé and convertible forms. 1.6 GDi Hybrid 2WD 134 119 10.2 52.3 114-123 Fast, refined and the first of its kind from a European

AAACC What’s not to like? LxWxH 4784x1916x1381 Kerb weight 1653kg Electric 39kWh 134 96 9.6 180 0 manufacturer. LxWxH 4682x1895x1558 Kerb weight 2133kg

A costly option but has some style to fill out some of its missing 2.3 Ecoboost 286 145 5.8 31-31.7 202-207 Electric 64kWh 201 104 7.6 280 0 EV400 398 124 4.5 2292 0

substance. LxWxH TBC Kerb weight TBC 5.0 V8 444 155 4.8 23.5-23.9 268-274 Nexo 5dr SUV £69,495

1.4 95hp 93 103-111 13.4 38.7-39.8 166-170 5.0 V8 Bullitt 453 163 4.6 23.9 270 AAABC JEEP

500X 5dr hatch £19,245–£25,770 GT 2dr coupé £420,000 Impressive effort that heads in the right direction for fuel cell cars. Compass 5dr SUV £26,760–£37,985 AAACC

AAABC AAAAC LxWxH 4670x2060x1640 Kerb weight 1814kg Wants to be a catch-all crossover but is beaten by more road-

Familiar styling works rather well as a crossover. Drives okay, too. The GT is back as a race car for the road. Compelling if not perfect. 95kW fuel cell 161 130 9.6 42mpkg 0 focused rivals. LxWxH 4394x2033x1629 Kerb weight 1430kg

LxWxH 4248x1796x1600 Kerb weight TBC LxWxH 4808x1928x1692 Kerb weight 1912kg Tucson 5dr SUV £23,150–£36,625 1.4 Multiair II 140 138 119 9.9 37.7 172

1.0 Firefly Turbo 120hp 118 117 10.9 42.2-45.6 142-153 3.5 V6 Ecoboost 650 216 3.0 TBC TBC AAABC 1.4 Multiair II 170 4WD 167 124 9.5 32.5 209

1.3 Firefly Turbo 150hp 148 124 9.1 40.9-42.2 152-153 Ranger 4dr pick-up £24,369–£47,889 Classy, roomy cabin and predictable handling. A very competitive 1.6d MultiJet II 120 118 115 11.0 47.9 157

Panda 5dr hatch £10,580–£17,405 AAAAC SUV. LxWxH 4475x1850x1650 Kerb weight 1379kg 2.0d MultiJet II 170 4WD 167 122 9.5 38.2 191

AAABC Capable pick-up becomes off-road monster in Raptor spec but 1.6 GDi 132PS 130 113 11.5 35.3 178-180 Renegade 5dr SUV £23,150–£36,510

Hasn’t kept pace with its rivals, but sells robust, practical charm loses VAT incentives. LxWxH 5277x1977x1703 Kerb weight 1866kg 1.6 T-GDi 177PS 175 125-126 8.9-9.2 34.9-36.2 173-185 AAABC

better than most. LxWxH 3653x1643x1551 Kerb weight 940kg 2.0 EcoBlue 130 128 106 13.5 42.8 173 1.6 CRDi 115PS 113 109 13.7 48.7-49.6 135-137 Middling compact crossover with chunky looks but no obvious

1.2 69hp 68 96-102 14.2-14.5 44.1 132 2.0 EcoBlue 170 158 109 11.8 40.4-43.5 184-207 1.6 CRDi 136PS 134 114-116 10.6-12.0 45.6-47.1 146-153 charm. LxWxH 4236x1805x1667 Kerb weight 1346kg

0.9 Twinair 85 83 103-110 11.2-12.1 37.2 166-168 2.0 EcoBlue 213 210 106 10.5 30.7 201-233 2.0 CRDi 185PS 182 125 9.5 40.9 172-180 1.0 GSE T3 120 118 115 11.2 38.2 151

1.0 Mild Hybrid 69 96 14.7 50.4-52.3 126-132 3.2 Duratorq TDCI 200 197 109 10.6 32.1-36.2 221-231 Santa Fe 5dr SUV £39,420–£44,465 1.3 GSE T4 150 148 122 9.4 38.2-39.8 151

Tipo 5dr hatch £15,550–£21,805 AAABC 1.3 Turbo 4xe 188 113 7.5 122.8-134.5 42-49

AAABC G I N E T TA Another big Korean SUV with lots of space for not a lot of cash. 1.3 Turbo 4xe Trailhawk 238 124 7.1 117.7-128.4 51-53

A ’90s reboot that has been on a diet. Decent to drive and ample G40 Club Car 2dr coupé £35,000 (+champ pack) AAABC Slick and comfy. LxWxH 4700x1880x1675 Kerb weight 1939kg 2.0d MultiJet II 170 4WD 167 122 8.9 35.8 196

interior space. LxWxH 4368x1792x1495 Kerb weight 1195kg A balanced, affordable and fine-looking track-day car. Some of the 2.2 CRDI 200 AWD 197 127 9.4-9.5 38.7-40.4 179-191 Wrangler 2dr/4dr SUV £41,525–£51,025

1.4 95 93 115 12.1 36.2-36.7 TBC finish isn’t quite up to snuff. LxWxH TBC Kerb weight 840kg AAAAC

1.4 T-Jet 120 118 124 9.6 39.2 162-167 1.8 Zetec 135 125 TBC NA NA JAGUAR Heavy-duty off-roader goes anywhere but lacks on-road manners.

1.6 Multijet II 120 118 124 9.8-10.2 53.3 132 XE 4dr saloon £34,255–£154,300 AAAAB LxWxH 4223x1873x1840 Kerb weight 1827kg

HONDA Tops the pile thanks to outstanding driver appeal. Poised and 2.0 GME 265 110 7.3-7.6 25.4-26.4 248-254

Tipo Station Wagon 5dr estate £16,550–£22,775 AAABC E 5dr hatch £29,660–£32,160 AAABC engaging but refined. LxWxH 4672x1967x1416 Kerb weight 1450kg 2.2d MultiJet II 200 4WD 197 114 9.5 28.8-30.4 243-247

Estate version is more practical, which mixes well with its driving Eminently likeable, with good dynamics but a limited range and 2.0t 250 246 155 6.2 36.2 177

characteristics. LxWxH 4571x1792x1514 Kerb weight 1205kg ambitious price. LxWxH 3894x1752x1512 Kerb weight 1520kg 2.0t 300 AWD 295 155 5.4 33.6 190 KIA

1.4 95 93 115 12.3 41.5 158 100kW 136 90 9.0 137 0 5.8 V8 SV Project 8 597 186 3.3 25.7 254 Picanto 5dr hatch £10,220–£15,270 AAACC

1.4 T-Jet 120 118 124 9.8 39.2 162 113kW 154 90 8.3 136 0 2.0d 180 177 140 7.6-7.9 50.7 146 Nice drive and cabin but now overshadowed by rivals.

1.6 Multijet II 120 118 124 10.1-10.4 52.3 134 Jazz 5dr hatch £18,995–£22,645 2.0d 180 AWD 177 140 7.8 46.4 161 LxWxH 3595x1406x1485 Kerb weight 935kg

FO AAAAC 1.0 MPi 65 100 13.8 49.6-50.4 117-122

FORD Not the most compact or vivacious but has decent handling and is XF 4dr saloon £34,995–£53,050 AAAAB 1.25 MPi 82 100-107 11.6-13.2 42.2-49.6 128-131

Fiesta 3dr/5dr hatch £16,640–£25,300 AAAAB cleverly packaged. LxWxH 4044x1694x1526 Kerb weight 1300kg Outstandingly broad-batted dynamically, plus a pleasant cabin. 1.0 T-GDi 99 112 10.1 48.7 128-129

Dynamically superb and continues the Fiesta legacy. No longer the 1.5 i-MMD 109 108 9.4-9.9 62.8 102-110 LxWxH 4954x1987x1457 Kerb weight 1545kg Rio 5dr hatch £13,000–£18,480

class leader, though. LxWxH 4040x1735x1476 Kerb weight 1113kg Civic 5dr hatch £20,130–£39,995 2.0t 250 246 152 6.6 34.4 186 AAABC

1.1 75 73 103 14.5 53.3 121 AAAAC 2.0t 300 AWD 295 155 5.8 32.6 196 Looks great and is well-priced, but nowhere near its European

1.0 Ecoboost 95 93 105-113 10.6-13.8 55.4 116-120 A fresh look while remaining practical, refined and upmarket. Lacks 2.0d 163 160 132 8.7 50.4 147 rivals. LxWxH 4065x1725x1445 Kerb weight 1155kg

1.0 Ecoboost MHEV 125 123 126 9.4 56.5 96-121 some dynamism. LxWxH 4518x1799x1434 Kerb weight 1275kg 2.0d 180 177 136 8.0-8.1 50.9 146 1.25 MPi 82 107 12.5 45.6-46.3 132-139

1.0 Ecoboost MHEV 155 153 136 8.9 55.4 104-123 1.0 VTEC Turbo 126 124 125-126 10.2-11.2 47.9 124-141 2.0d 180 AWD 177 136 8.4 44.4 167 1.0 T-GDi 99 98 115 10.3 48.7 132-134

1.5T Ecoboost 200 ST 197 144 6.5 40.4 158 1.5 VTEC Turbo 182 179 125-136 8.2-8.5 46.3 137 2.0d 240 AWD 236 153 6.5 42.7 175 1.0 T-GDi 118 116 118 9.8 44.8-47.1 139

1.5 TDCi 84 108 12.4-12.6 65.7 112-119 2.0 VTEC Turbo Type R 315 169 5.8 33.2 191-193 3.0d V6 300 295 155 6.2 43.2 169 Ceed 5dr hatch £18,855–£26,005

Focus 5dr hatch £22,210–£33,260 Civic 4 Door 4dr saloon £26,475 XF Sportbrake 5dr estate £37,720–£55,485 AAAAC
AAAAB AAAAC AAAAB Third-generation hatchback can now compete for class honours.

Better to drive and look at than before, and impressively good Saloon bodystyle gives Civic a more upmarket feel, without hurting Superb XF is now available in the more practical Sportbrake form. LxWxH 4310x1800x1447 Kerb weight 1315kg

value. LxWxH 4378x1825x1471 Kerb weight 1369kg its refined drive. LxWxH 4648x1799x1416 Kerb weight 1314kg It’s a win-win. LxWxH 4954x1987x1496 Kerb weight 1660kg 1.0 T-GDi 118 116 116 10.9 47.9-50.4 128-136

1.0 Ecoboost 125 123 124 10 55.4 116 1.0 VTEC Turbo 126 124 130 10.7 46.3-47.9 144 2.0t 250 246 150 7.1 33.3 192 1.4 T-GDi 138 136 128-130 8.6-8.9 43.5-46.3 140-141

1.0 Ecoboost MHEV 125 123 124 10-10.3 55.4 116 HR-V 5dr SUV £20,735–£28,420 2.0t 300 AWD 295 155 6.1 31.0 206 1.6 T-GDi 201 198 142 7.5 38.2 169

1.0 Ecoboost MHEV 155 152 129-131 9.2-9.5 55.4 116 AAABC 2.0d 163 160 136 9.3-9.4 47.3 153 1.6 CRDi 114 112 118 10.6 57.6-58.9 122-126

2.3T Ecoboost 280 ST 276 155 5.7 34.3 187 Cleverly packaged and comfortable. Bland performance and 2.0d 180 177 138 8.8 48.4 153 1.6 CRDI 134 132 122 10.2 57.6 130

1.5 EcoBlue 120 118 117-122 10.0-10.8 62.8 119-127 forgettable, though. LxWxH 4294x1772x1605 Kerb weight 1241kg 2.0d 180 AWD 177 136 8.9 43.1 172 Ceed Sportswagon 5dr estate £19,855–£30,005 AAAAC

2.0 EcoBlue 150 148 127-130 8.5-9.1 60.1 125 1.5 i-VTEC 130 128 116-119 10.2-11.4 42.2 148-153 2.0d 240 AWD 236 150 6.7 41.5 179 All of the above, but with cavernous, more practical load space.

2.0 EcoBlue 190 ST 188 137 7.6 50.4 148 1.5 i-VTEC Turbo 182 180 134 7.8 47.1-47.9 151 3.0d V6 300 295 155 6.6 42.1 172

Focus Estate 5dr estate £23,370–£36,110 1.6 i-DTEC 120 119 10.0 54.3-56.5 132-136 F-Type 2dr coupé £54,510–£97,315 LxWxH 4600x1800x1465 Kerb weight 1389kg

AAABC CR-V 5dr SUV £20,735–£39,050 AAAAB 1.0 T-GDi 118 116 118 10.9 47.1 130-136

Almost as good to drive as the hatch, but a Skoda Octavia will AAAAC A full-blooded assault on Porsche’s backyard, with noise, power 1.4 T-GDi 138 136 128-130 8.8-9.1 44.1-45.6 141

carry more. LxWxH 4669x1825x1481 Kerb weight 1485kg Tardis-like SUV stalwart has lots of space for five and a big boot. and beauty. LxWxH 4482x1923x1311 Kerb weight 1525kg 1.6 GDi PHEV 137 106 10.5 118.3-217.2 33

1.0T Ecoboost 125 123 123 10.3 55.4 116 LxWxH 4605x1820x1685 Kerb weight 1515kg 2.0t 300 295 155 5.7 29.9 215 1.6 CRDi 114 112 119 10.7 56.5-58.9 123-131

1.0 Ecoboost MHEV 125 123 120-123 10.3-10.6 55.4 98-116 1.5 i-VTEC 130 128 119 10.2-10.7 TBC 148-153 5.0s V8 P450 447 177 4.6 26.0-26.8 239-246 Proceed 5dr hatch £24,335–£29,095

1.0 Ecoboost MHEV 155 152 127-130 9.4-9.7 55.4 116 1.5 i-VTEC 182 179 134 7.8 TBC 151 5.0s V8 P575 AWD 567 200 3.7 26.4 243 AAABC

2.3T Ecoboost 280 ST 276 155 5.8-6.0 34.4 187-188 1.6 i-VDEC 182 118 134 10-10.5 TBC 132-136 F-Type Convertible 2dr open £59,990–£102,405 AAAAB Alluring and interesting, but not quite as special to drive as it looks.

1.5 EcoBlue 120 118 118-120 10.3-11.1 62.8 119 2.0 i-MMD hybrid 181 112 9.2 38.2 162 Costs serious money, but you get a serious car with a likeable wild LxWxH 4605x1800x1422 Kerb weight 1405kg

1.5 EcoBlue 150 148 127-129 8.7-9.3 60.1 125 NSX 2dr coupé £149,985 1.4 T-GDi 138 136 127-130 8.8-9.1 42.8-45.6 141-146

2.0 EcoBlue 190 ST 188 137 7.7 50.4 148 AAAAB side. LxWxH 4482x1923x1308 Kerb weight 1545kg 1.6 T-GDi 201 198 140 7.2 39.3 163

Mondeo 5dr hatch/4dr saloon £24,930–£35,550 Honda’s supercar given a modern reboot, and it’s some piece of 2.0t 300 295 155 5.7 29.61 217 1.6 CRDi 134 132 124 9.8-10.0 54.3-56.5 131

AAAAC engineering. LxWxH 4487x1939x1204 Kerb weight 1725kg 5.0s V8 P450 447 177 4.6 26.0-26.6 241-247 Xceed 5dr hatch £20,840–£34,705

Does what great Fords do, by over-delivering on practicality, 3.5 V6 hybrid 573 191 2.9 26.4 242 5.0s V8 575 R AWD 567 186 3.7 26.4 243 AAABC

handling and value. LxWxH 4871x1852x1482 Kerb weight 1455kg E-Pace 5dr SUV £30,490–£49,965 Crossover-styled hatch that drives well, but lacks practicality and

2.0 TiVCT hybrid 187 184 116 9.2 50.4 134-142 HYUNDAI AAAAC polish. LxWxH 4395x1826x1483 Kerb weight 1332kg

2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 150 148 131-133 10.7-10.9 52.3-56.5 136-146 i10 5dr hatch £12,820–£16,195 AAAAC Jaguar’s second SUV looks enticing, but can it make an impact like 1.0 T-GDi 118 116 115 10.9 45.6 140-146

2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 190 188 138 8.9 51.4 145-148 Prioritises maturity over fun, resulting in a car that is practical and the F-Pace’s? LxWxH 4411x1984x1649 Kerb weight 1775kg 1.4 T-GDi 138 136 124 9.1 42.8 150-151

2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 190 AWD 188 137 9.1 47.9-48.7 155-158 well-priced. LxWxH 3665x1660x1500 Kerb weight 933kg 2.0 P200 AWD 198 134 7.7 30.1 213 1.6 GDi PHEV 137 99 10.6 201.8 32

Mondeo Estate 5dr estate £26,420–£36,950 1.0 MPi 67 97 14.6 53.3 114-120 2.0 P250 AWD 245 143 6.6 29.8 215 1.6 CRDi 114 112 118 11.0 52.3 141

AAAAC 1.0 T-GDI 99 115 10.5 52.3 123 2.0 P300 AWD 295 151 5.9 28.3 226 1.5 CRDi 134 132 122 10.2 53.3 138

A vast and enjoyable estate that majors on everything a great Ford 1.2 MPi 84 106 12.6 51.4 124 2.0 D150 148 124 9.5 42.7 174 Soul EV 5dr hatch £37,295

should. LxWxH 4867x1852x1501 Kerb weight 1476kg i20 5dr hatch £14,420–£18,870 2.0 D150 AWD 148 120 9.9-10.1 36.5-41.8 177-188 AAAAC

2.0 TIVCT hybrid 187 184 116 9.2 47.9-50.4 132-138 AAAAC 2.0 D180 AWD 177 127-128 8.7-9.4 39.5-41.2 180-188 Electric-only hatch with looks that divide opinion, but competitive

2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 150 148 128-130 9.8-10.4 54.3 139-141 Combines decent performance with good practicality and running 2.0 D240 AWD 236 139 7.0 37.1 200 range. LxWxH 4220x1825x1605 Kerb weight 1757kg

2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 190 188 138 9.0 49.5-51.4 147-152 costs. LxWxH 4035x1734x1474 Kerb weight 980kg 64kWh 201 104 7.6 280 0

2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 190 AWD 188 137 9.2 47.9 158-159 1.0 T-GDI 100 98 113-117 10.8-11.4 47.9-49.6 129-134 Stinger 4dr saloon £41,145

S-Max 5dr MPV £31,150–£42,920 1.0 T-GDI 120 118 118 10.2 47.1 137 AAABC

AAAAC 1.2 MPI 75 74 99 13.6 47.9 134 Sleek coupé-shaped saloon has the appeal and dynamics to rival

Better to drive and better looking than most but not quite the 1.2 MPI 84 83 106 12.8 45.6-47.9 134-141 Europe’s best. LxWxH 4830x1870x1400 Kerb weight 1717kg

class leader it was. LxWxH 4976x1916x1655 Kerb weight 1645kg i30 5dr hatch £17,400–£29,810 3.3 V6 T-GDi 360 168 4.7 27.7 233

2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 150 148 123 10.3 47.1 159-160 AAABC Niro 5dr SUV £24,910–£39,145

2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 190 188 129 9.5 43.5 170-171 As good as we’ve come to expect from Hyundai, but not one inch AAABC

2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 190 AWD 188 128 9.8 40.9 181 better. LxWxH 4340x1795x1455 Kerb weight 1194kg Kia’s first full hybrid is a solid attempt, but it lacks the refinement

Galaxy 5dr MPV £33,550–£39,520 1.0 T-GDi 120 118 118 11.1 45.6 132-140 of better rivals. LxWxH 4355x1805x1545 Kerb weight 1500kg

AAABC 1.4 T-GDi 140 138 127-130 8.9-9.2 42.2-46.3 142-152 1.6 GDi Hybrid 137 101 11.1 TBC 110-120

Huge seven-seat MPV. Easy to place on the road but not cheap to 2.0 T-GDi 275 N Performance 272 155 6.1 34.0 188 1.6 GDi Hybrid PHEV 137 107 10.4 TBC TBC

buy. LxWxH 4848x1916x1747 Kerb weight 1708kg 1.6 CRDi 115 113 118 11.0-11.2 58.9-60.1 124 39kWh e-Niro 132 96 9.5 TBC 0

2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 150 148 122-123 10.9 46.3 160 64kWh e-Niro 198 104 7.5 282 0

2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 190 188 129-131 9.6-9.8 43.5 171

2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 190 AWD 188 128 10.6 40.4 184

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Stonic 5dr SUV £17,800–£20,800 AAABC 6 4dr saloon £24,725–£32,825 AAABC A-Class Saloon 4dr saloon £25,850–£44,955 AAABC

Kia’s first crossover is striking and reasonably good considering A compelling mix of size, economy and performance. Interior is a Larger, more grown-up A-Class adds premium touch to smallest

the value. LxWxH 4140x1760x1520 Kerb weight 1160kg let-down. LxWxH 4870x1840x1450 Kerb weight 1465kg Merc saloon. LxWxH 4549x1796x1446 Kerb weight 1465kg

1.0 T-GDi 116 115 9.9 46.3-47.1 137 2.0 Skyactiv-G 145 143 129 9.5 40.3-42.2 152 1.3 A180 133 134 8.9 42.8-48.7 133-137

1.6 CRDi 108 112 10.9 57.6 130 2.0 Skyactiv-G 165 162 135 9.1 42.2 152 1.3 A200 161 143 8.1-8.3 48.7 131

Sportage 5dr SUV £23,445–£34,335 2.5 Skyactiv-G 194 191 138 8.1 38.2 167 2.0 A250 220 155 6.3 42.2 152

AAABC 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150 148 130 9.1 55.4 137 2.0 A250e 258 149 6.7 256.8 25

Good ride, handling and usability. Looks good and is decent value. 2.2 Skyactiv-D 184 181 140 7.9 47.9-53.5 140 2.0 AMG A35 4Matic 302 155 4.8 32.9-36.7 177-187

LxWxH 4480x1855x1635 Kerb weight 1454kg 6 Tourer 5dr estate £25,725–£33,825 1.5 A180d 114 128 10.6 56.5-64.2 119-122

1.6 GDi 128 113 11.1 34.9-35.7 177-184 AAABC 2.0 A200d 148 141 8.2 58.9 127-131

1.6 T-GDi 172 127 8.9 34.4-34.9 183-184 Attractively styled but only average to drive. 41.5 155 2.0 A220d 188 153 7.1 57.7 131-133
41.5 155
1.6 T-GDi AWD 172 125-126 8.8-9.2 31.7-32.5 192-201 LxWxH 4805x1840x1480 Kerb weight 1465kg 47.1-53.3 141 CLA Coupé 4dr saloon £31,325–£58,495
47.1-51.4 144
1.6 CRDi 134 48V AWD 132 112 11.6 42.8-43.5 141-161 2.0 Skyactiv-G 145 143 129 9.5 AAAAC

Sorento 5dr SUV £38,845–£46,945 CT 5dr hatch £26,285–£33,285 2.0 Skyactiv-G 165 162 135 9.1 May use A-Class underpinnings, but engineered to be much

AAAAC AAAAC 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150 148 130 9.1 sportier to drive. LxWxH 4688x1830x1439 Kerb weight 1490kg

Kia moves upmarket with a smart, well-priced and nicely appointed Hybrid-only hatch has a pokey cabin and mismatched character 2.2 Skyactiv-D 184 181 140 7.9 1.3 CLA180 133 134 9.0 47.9 138-140

seven-seater. LxWxH 4780x1890x1685 Kerb weight 1932kg traits. LxWxH 4350x1765x1445 Kerb weight 1465kg CX-3 5dr SUV £19,395–£24,194 1.3 CLA200 161 142 8.2 42.8-47.9 138-140

1.6 T-GDi HEV 223 119 8.7 38.2-40.9 158-168 1.8 VVT-i CT200h 134 112 10.3 55.3 115 AAAAC 1.3 CLA250e 215 149 6.8 TBC TBC

2.2 CRDi 197 127 91 42.2 176 ES 4dr saloon £35,210–£45,690 Another supermini SUV with a sporting bent. Quite pricey but nicely 2.0 CLA250 222 155 6.3 38.7-42.2 154-155

AAABC appointed. LxWxH 4275x1765x1535 Kerb weight 1230kg 2.0 AMG CLA35 4Matic 302 155 4.9 34.9-37.2 177-187

KTM Gatecrashes the German-controlled saloon market in a way the GS 2.0 Skyactiv-G 121 118 119 9.0 42.8 141 2.0 AMG CLA45 S 4Matic+ 415 168 4.0 33.2 200-202

X-Bow 0dr open £57,345–£70,717 AAAAC could never manage. LxWxH 4975x1865x1445 Kerb weight 1680kg 2.0 Skyactiv-G 150 148 124 8.8 34.9-38.2 160 2.0 CLA220d 188 152 7.1 53.3-57.7 132

Eccentric looks and sharp handling but expensive. NA 2.5 VVT-i ES300h 218 112 8.9 53.2 119 1.5 Skyactiv-D 115 103 114 9.9 54.3 114 CLA Shooting Brake 5dr estate £32,325–£59,495 AAABC
LxWxH 3738x1915x1202 Kerb weight 847kg NA
IS 4dr saloon £33,275–£39,595 AAABC CX-30 5dr SUV £22,940–£32,240 AAAAC The most practical of the A-Class range, but it suffers for its
2.0 R 290 143 3.9 NA
Sleek compact executive car is well-made and interesting but still Dynamic qualities, a classy interior and a handsome look set it challenging styling. LxWxH 4640x1777x1435 Kerb weight 1430kg
2.0 GT 280 143 4.1 NA

a left-field choice. LxWxH 4680x1810x1430 Kerb weight 1620kg apart from rivals. LxWxH 4395x1795x1540 Kerb weight 1334kg 1.3 CLA180 119 130 8.8-9.1 35.8-40.9 140-141

LAMBORGHINI 2.5 VVT-i IS300h 220 125 8.3 48.7 133 2.0 Skyactiv-G 122 120 116 10.6 42.8 141-151 1.3 CLA200 154 140 8.5 35.3-40.9 141-142

Huracán 2dr coupé/open £167,110–£220,847 AAAAC LS 4dr saloon £76,910–£102,925 2.0 Skyactiv-X 180 176 127 8.5-9.0 43.5 133-146 2.0 CLA250 220 155 6.4 37.7-40.9 157-159

Junior Lambo mixes usability and drama skilfully, in both coupé AAABC CX-5 5dr SUV £27,030–£37,185 1.3 CLA250e 215 146 6.9 TBC TBC

and Spyder forms. LxWxH 4459x1924x1165 Kerb weight 1389kg Luxury saloon gets more tech and opulence but is let down by its AAAAC 2.0 AMG CLA35 4Matic 302 155 4.9 36.2 183-191

5.2 V10 Evo RWD 608 202 3.3 20.5 330-335 hybrid powertrain. LxWxH 5235x1900x1460 Kerb weight 2270kg Offers powerful diesel engines and strong performance, plus a 2.0 AMG CLA45 S 4Matic+ 415 168 4.0 32.8 203-205

5.2 V10 Evo 631 201 2.9 20.3 332-338 3.5 V6 VVT-i LS500h 348 155 5.4 30.7-36.6 175-208 welcoming interior. LxWxH 4550x1840x1675 Kerb weight 1575kg 2.0 CLA220d 188 142 7.8 43.5-48.7 135-136

Aventador 2dr coupé/open £274,036–£482,412 RC 2dr coupé £40,245–£79,940 2.0 Skyactiv-G 165 162 125 10.3 36.7-38.2 160-163 B-Class 5dr hatch £27,655–£38,290

AAAAC AAABC 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150 148 112-127 9.4-10.3 43.5-49.6 151-154 AAABC

Big, hairy V12 has astonishing visuals and performance. Handling An also-ran, but the V8 RC F packs plenty of character and handles 2.2 Skyactiv-D 184 181 129 9.6 39.8-42.8 175 A slightly odd prospect, but practical and classy nonetheless.

could be sweeter. LxWxH 4797x2030x1136 Kerb weight 1575kg well enough. LxWxH 4695x1840x1395 Kerb weight 1736kg MX-5 2dr open £23,800–£29,995 LxWxH 4393x1786x1557 Kerb weight 1395kg

6.5 V12 S 730 217 2.9 15.4 499 2.5 VVT-I RC300h 220 118 8.6 45.5 141 AAAAA 1.3 B180 136 132 9.0 46.3 138

6.5 V12 SVJ 759 217 2.8 15.8 486 5.0 V8 RC F 470 168 4.5 23.9 268 Brilliantly packaged, priced and perfectly poised but more vibrant 1.3 B200 163 139 8.2 46.3 138

Urus 5dr SUV £174,641 LC 2dr coupé/open £80,110–£96,625 than the original. LxWxH 3915x1735x1225 Kerb weight 1050kg 2.0 B250 161 139 8.2 40.4 159

AAAAC AAAAC 1.5 Skyactiv-G 132 129 127 8.3 44.1 142 1.3 B250e 215 146 6.8 TBC TBC

Lambo’s second SUV is more alluring and aims to use the V8’s Superb-looking coupé shows flickers of what made the LFA great. 2.0 Skyactiv-G 184 181 136 6.5 40.4 153 1.5 B180d 116 124 10.7 61.4 120

power better. LxWxH 5112x2016x1638 Kerb weight 2200kg LxWxH 4770x1920x1345 Kerb weight 1935kg MX-5 RF 2dr open £25,700–£31,805 2.0 B200d 148 136 8.3 57.7 129

4.0 V8 631 189 3.6 22.2 325 5.0 V8 LC500 457 168 4.7 24.1-24.3 262-275 AAAAA 2.0 B220d 187 145 7.2 56.5 132

3.5 V6 LC500h 354 155 2.0 34.8 184 Remains perfectly poised and vibrant, even with a folding metal C-Class 4dr saloon £34,670–£80,017

LAND ROVER roof. LxWxH 3915x1735x1230 Kerb weight 1090kg AAAAC

Defender 90 5dr SUV £43,625–£77,400 AAAAB NX 5dr SUV £36,070–£47,820 AAACC 1.5 Skyactiv-G 132 129 126 8.6 44.1 142 Merc ramps up the richness, but the engines and dynamics aren’t

Breadth of capability matches that of the five-door, with even Some good ideas, but dramatically off the pace to drive. 2.0 Skyactiv-G 184 181 124-126 7.9-8.7 37.7-40.4 155 refined enough. LxWxH 4686x1810x1442 Kerb weight 1450kg

more kerb appeal. LxWxH 4583x2008x1974 Kerb weight 2190kg LxWxH 4630x1845x1645 Kerb weight 1905kg 1.5 C200 181 149 7.7 37.7-43.5 153-171

2.0 P300 298 119 7.1 24.6 259-260 2.5 VVT-I NX300h 4WD 194 112 9.2 37.1-39.7 161-173 McLAREN 2.0 C300 258 155 5.9 35.3-39.8 156-170

3.0 P400 398 119 6.0 25.6 256 RX 5dr SUV £51,575–£63,275 540C 2dr coupé £137,230 AAAAC 2.0 C300e 315 155 5.4 TBC TBC

3.0 D200 198 109 9.8 32.8 226 AAABC The affordable end of McLaren’s spectrum isn’t any less enthralling 3.0 V6 AMG C43 4Matic 385 155 4.7 28.0-29.4 221-225

3.0 D250 246 117 8 32.8 226-227 Low flexibility, but hybrid option makes a degree of economic to drive. LxWxH 4530x2095x1202 Kerb weight 1449kg 4.0 V8 AMG C63 S 503 180 4.0 25.5-25.9 245-247

3.0 D300 296 119 6.7 32.7 226 sense. LxWxH 4890x1895x1690 Kerb weight 2100kg 3.8 V8 533 199 3.5 23.2 276 2.0 C220d 192 149 6.9 45.6-53.3 131-145

Defender 110 5dr SUV £45,315–£82,880 3.5 V6 RX450h 308 124 7.7 34.4-36.2 178-185 570S 2dr coupé/open £150,905–£166,665 2.0 C300d 241 155 5.9 43.5-49.6 145-157

AAAAB UX 5dr SUV £30,810–£41,430 AAAAA 2.0 C300de 302 155 5.6 235.4 32

Promises, and delivers, unrivalled off-road performance with AAABC Blisteringly fast and exciting supercar-slayer with hugely appealing C-Class Estate 5dr estate £37,520–£81,217

on-road niceties. LxWxH 5018x2008x1967 Kerb weight 2209kg Refreshingly different premium SUV is a credible, if not class- handling. LxWxH 4530x2095x1202 Kerb weight 1440kg AAAAC

2.0 P300 298 119 8.1 24.2 263 leading, alternative. LxWxH 4495x1840x1520 Kerb weight 1620kg 3.8 V8 562 204 3.1 23.2 276 Decent practicality and fantastic interior. It’s a shame that it’s only

2.0 P400e 398 119 5.6 TBC TBC 2.0 250h 181 110 8.5 47-53.2 120-135 570GT 2dr coupé £157,055 ordinary to drive. LxWxH 4702x1810x1457 Kerb weight 1495kg

3.0 D200 198 109 10.3 32.2 230 AAAAA 1.5 C200 181 146 7.9 36.7-40.9 164-176

3.0 D250 246 117 8.3 32.2 230 LOTUS The 570GT retains the lusty, fast appeal of its sister car, even with 2.0 C300 258 155 6.0 34.5-38.7 166-181

3.0 D300 296 119 7 32.2 230 Elise 2dr open £41,245–£49,145 AAAAC added practicality. LxWxH 4530x2095x1201 Kerb weight 1498kg 2.0 C300e 316 155 5.7 176.6 35

Range Rover Evoque 5dr SUV £36,850–£55,580 AAAAC A delicate, vivid and unfettered drive; if you want a daily driver, 3.8 V8 562 204 3.3 23.2 276 3.0 V6 AMG C43 4Matic 385 155 4.8 27.4-28.8 226-230

Refined, luxurious baby Range Rover has matured for its second shop elsewhere. LxWxH 3824x1719x1117 Kerb weight 830kg 600LT 2dr coupé/open £187,730–£203,730 4.0 V8 AMG C63 S 503 174 4.1 24.8-25.5 251-253

1.8 VVT-i 220 217 145 4.2 36.7 179 AAAAA 2.0 C220d 192 145 7.0 44.8-51.4 147-149

generation. LxWxH 4371x1996x1649 Kerb weight 1891kg 1.8 VVT-i 246 242 151 3.8 36.2 177 Lighter, faster and more athletic than the 570S. McLaren at its very 2.0 C300d 241 155 6.0 42.8-47.9 149-168

2.0 P200 198 134 8.0 31.7 201 Exige 2dr coupé and open £61,925–£102,925 best. LxWxH 4604x2095x1191 Kerb weight 1356kg 2.0 C300de 302 155 5.7 217.3 34

2.0 P250 248 143 7.0 31.6 201 AAAAB 3.8 V8 592 204 2.9 23.2 276-277 C-Class Coupé 2dr coupé £39,405–£83,800

2.0 P300 298 150 6.3 31.3 203 Sharp, uncompromising track car. Unforgiving on the road. 720S 2dr coupé/open £216,905–£249,220 AAAAC

1.5 P300e 298 132 6.4 166.2-193.5 33-38 LxWxH 4084x1802x1129 Kerb weight 1125kg AAAAA Nice balance of style, usability and driver reward.

2.0 D200 201 120 8.5 43.8 169 3.5 V6 VVT-i 350 345 162-170 3.8-3.9 28.2 225-230 The start of an era for McLaren and what a way to begin it is. LxWxH 4696x1810x1405 Kerb weight 1505kg

Range Rover Velar 5dr SUV £45,710–£86,725 3.5 V6 VVT-i 410 407 180 3.4 28.7 230 LxWxH 4543x2059x1196 Kerb weight 1419kg 1.5 C200 181 149 7.9 37.7-42.2 155-157

AAAAC 3.5 V6 VVT-i 430 428 180 3.2 27.7 230 4.0 V8 710 212 2.9 23.2 276 2.0 C300 258 155 6.0 35.8-39.8 161-175

Dubbed the most car-like Landie ever and it doesn’t disappoint. Evora 2dr coupé £88,225–£95,725 GT 2dr coupé £165,230 3.0 V6 AMG C43 4Matic 385 155 4.7 28.0-29.4 219-221

Expensive. LxWxH 4803x2032x1665 Kerb weight 1829kg AAAAC AAAAB 4.0 V8 AMG C63 S 503 180 3.9 25.0-25.5 250-255

2.0 P250 248 135 7.1 30.8 208 Dynamically it puts nearly everything else in the shade. Shame Woking’s most user-friendly car to date is still a McLaren first and 2.0 C220d 192 149 7.0 46.3-52.3 133-145

2.0 P300 298 145 6.2 29.8 215 about the interior. LxWxH 4084x1802x1129 Kerb weight 1395kg foremost. LxWxH 4683x2095x1213 Kerb weight 1339kg 2.0 C300d 4Matic 241 155 6.0 42.8-48.7 145-164

5.0 V8 P550 SVAD 548 170 4.5 23.0 279 3.5 V6 VVT-i 410 404 174-190 4.1-4.2 25.7-26.7 248 4.0 V8 612 203 3.2 23.7 270 C-Class Cabriolet 2dr open £43,230–£86,580 AAAAC

2.0 D180 178 120 8.9 42.0 177 765LT 2dr coupé £280,000 Take all the good bits about the coupé and add the ability to take

2.0 D240 238 135 7.4 41.1 181 M A S E R AT I AAAAB

3.0 D275 272 135 7.0 38.0 195 Ghibli 4dr saloon £52,985–£91,965 AAACC Longtail treatment puts a deliciously sharp edge on the 720S the roof off. Bingo. LxWxH 4686x1810x1409 Kerb weight 1645kg

3.0 D300 298 150 6.7 38.0 195 Maser’s compact exec has the allure but lacks power and is poorly LxWxH 4600x2161x1159 Kerb weight 1419kg 1.5 C200 181 146 7.9 36.2-40.4 167-168

Range Rover Sport 5dr SUV £65,295–£114,915 AAAAB finished in places. LxWxH 4971x1945x1461 Kerb weight 1810kg 4.0 V8 755 205 2.8 23.0 280 2.0 C300 258 155 6-6.1 34.0-37.7 173-184

Bigger and better; a cut-price Range Rover rather than a jumped-up 2.0 Hybrid 325 158 5.7 33.2 192 Senna 2dr coupé £750,000 3.0 V6 AMG C43 4Matic 385 155 4.8 27.4-28.5 226-231

3.0 V6 345 166 5.5 25.2 254 AAAAA 4.0 V8 AMG C63 S 503 174 4.1 24.4-24.8 258-260

Discovery. LxWxH 4850x2073x1780 Kerb weight 2111kg 3.0 V6 S 424 178 4.9 25 254 Astounding circuit performance made superbly accessible. 2.0 C220d 191 145 7 44.8-49.6 133-145

2.0 P300 298 125 7.3 26.1 245 3.8 V8 572 203 4.3 23 279 LxWxH 4744x2155x1229 Kerb weight 1309kg 2.0 C300d 242 155 6 42.2-47.1 145-164

2.0 P400e PHEV 401 137 6.7 75.3-86.9 69 Quattroporte 4dr saloon £73,885–£113,815 4.0 V8 789 208 2.8 22.7 280 CLS Coupé 4dr saloon £55,030–£77,880

3.0 P400 398 140 6.2 27.4 234 AAACC AAAAC

5.0 V8 P525 522 155 5.3 18.9-20.2 315 Now a full-sized executive limo, with some added flair. Off the pace MERCEDES-BENZ Retains the sleek coupé style and has more tech – without losing

5.0 V8 P575 SVR 572 176 4.5 19.6 331 in several key areas. LxWxH 5264x1948x1481 Kerb weight 1860kg A-Class 5dr hatch £26,805–£56,595 AAAAC its allure. LxWxH 4996x1896x1436 Kerb weight 1935kg

3.0 D300 298 130 7.3 34.1 220-247 3.0 V6 345 168 5.5 25 257 A little bit of luxury in a desirable, hatchback-sized package. 2.0 CLS350 313 155 6.0 36.2 186-189

3.0 D350 348 140 6.9 31.2 252 3.0 V6 S 424 179 5 24.8 257 LxWxH 4419x1992x1440 Kerb weight 1445kg 3.0 CLS450 4Matic 356 155 4.8 34.0 203

Range Rover 5dr SUV £87,245–£179,715 Levante 4dr SUV £60,765–£157,765 1.3 A180 136 134 9.2 47.9 133 3.0 V6 AMG CLS 53 4Matic+ 429 155 4.5 30.1-31.0 212

AAAAB AAACC 1.3 A200 163 140 8.2 47.9 133 3.0 CLS300d 4Matic 242 155 6.4 45.6 162-176

Wherever you are, the Rangie envelops you in a lavish, invincible Italian flair and good looks in abundance, but diesel not as 2.0 A250 224 155 6.2 41.5 155 3.0 CLS400d 4Matic 330 155 5.0 37.7-41.5 192

sense of occasion. LxWxH 4999x2220x1835 Kerb weight 2249kg sonorous as petrols. LxWxH 5003x1968x1679 Kerb weight 2109kg 2.0 A250e 258 146 6.6 256.8 25 E-Class 4dr saloon £38,840–£98,410

3.0 P400 398 140 6.3 26.1-26.7 240 3.0 V6 339 156 6.0 22.6 283 2.0 AMG A35 4Matic 302 155 4.7 33.6-35.8 184-193 AAAAC

2.0 P400e 399 137 6.8 75.7-85.1 75 3.0 V6 S 424 164 5.2 22.4 286 2.0 AMG A45 S 4Matic+ 415 168 3.9 33.6 204-207 A wee bit pricey, and less sporting than its rivals, but still comfy

5.0 V8 P525 522 155 5.4 19.7-20.0 318-322 3.8 V8 GTS 526 180 4.3 17.9 357 1.5 A180d 116 126 10.5 62.8 118 and luxurious. LxWxH 4940x1852x1452 Kerb weight 1680kg

5.0 V8 P565 SVAD 562 155 5.4 18.9 342 3.8 V8 Trofeo 576 186 4.1 17.8 359 2.0 A200d 148 137 8.1 58.9 129-132 2.0 E200 181 149 7.5 38.2 192

3.0 D300 298 130 7.4 33.0 228-238 2.0 A220d 187 146 7.0 57.6 133-134 3.0 E450 363 155 5.1 31.7 216

3.0 D350 348 140 7.1 30.5-30.9 240-256 MAZDA 3.0 AMG E53 4Matic+ 429 155 4.5 30.4 211-215

Discovery Sport 5dr SUV £36,765–£51,630 2 5dr hatch £15,840–£20,995 AAAAC 4.0 V8 AMG E63 S 4Matic+ 594 155 3.4 22.8-23.7 275-277

AAAAB Grown-up, well-made and drives with charm and vigour; engines 2.0 E300e 330 155 5.7 188.3 41

Seven seats, at home on road and off road, plus new-found aren’t brilliant. LxWxH 4060x1695x1515 Kerb weight 1141kg 2.0 E220d 191 149 7.3 51.4-53.3 139-162

desirability. LxWxH 4599x2069x1724 Kerb weight 1732kg 1.5 Skyactiv-G 75 74 106 12.1 49.6 121 2.0 E300d 242 155 6.2 47.9 170-172

2.0 P200 198 129 9.2 30.1 211 1.5 Skyactiv-G 90 88 110-114 9.4-12.0 49.6 120 3.0 V6 E400d 325 155 4.9 42.2 176-190

2.0 P250 247 140 8.1 30.1 211 3 5dr hatch £21,840–£30,540 2.0 E300de 312 155 5.9 217.3 39

2.0 P290 288 144 7.5 29.7 214 AAAAC E-Class Estate 5dr estate £40,880–£100,410

1.5 P300e 298 130 6.6 143.4-158.6 40-44 Pleasing dynamism teamed with good practicality and punchy AAAAC

2.0 D165 162 112 10.6 41.5 179 diesel engines. LxWxH 4460x1795x1435 Kerb weight 1411kg Far more practical than its rivals, but pricier and less sporty than

2.0 D200 201 117 8.9 41.5 179 2.0 Skyactiv-G 122 120 122 10.4 42.2 138 those closest to it. LxWxH 4933x1852x1475 Kerb weight 1780kg

Discovery 5dr SUV £48,015–£71,120 2.0 Skyactiv-X 180 178 134 8.2-8.5 51.4 125-142 2.0 E200 181 144 8.1 31.0-35.3 174-198

AAAAB 3 saloon 4dr saloon £23,320–£28,300 3.0 V6 AMG E53 4Matic+ 429 155 4.5 29.7-30.7 214-219

The country bumpkin given elocution lessons without losing its AAAAC 4.0 V8 AMG E63 S 4Matic+ 594 155 3.5 22.6-23.3 279-283

rugged capabilities. LxWxH 4970x2073x1888 Kerb weight 2115kg Refined and dynamically satisfying in a saloon bodystyle. 2.0 E220d 189 146 7.7 47.1-50.4 148-171

2.0 SD4 234 121 8.0 33.6 220 LxWxH 4460x1795x1440 Kerb weight 1405kg 3.0 E300d 242 155 6.5 40.4-46.3 177-179

3.0 V6 Td6 251 130 7.7 31.5 235 2.0 Skyactiv-X 180 178 134 8.2 52.3 122-127 3.0 V6 E400d 4Matic 325 155 5.1 40.9 192-200

2.0 Si4 295 125 7.3 25.8 247 2.0 E300de 312 155 5.8 188.3 41

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GLC Coupé 5dr SUV £45,255–£90,965 AAAAC Outlander 5dr SUV £29,410–£41,715 AAABC

A coupé-shaped SUV destined to be outrun by the X4 – unless Creditable effort, but still cheap in places: PHEV a boon for fleet

you’re in an AMG. LxWxH 4732x1890x1602 Kerb weight 1785kg users. LxWxH 4695x1810x1710 Kerb weight 1565kg

2.0 GLC 300 4Matic 255 149 6.3 32.8 195-202 2.0 Mi-VEC 4WD 148 118 13.3 32.5 196

3.0 V6 AMG GLC43 4Matic 388 155 4.9 27.7 232-242 2.0 Mi-VEC PHEV 200 106 11.0 139.7 46

4.0 V8 AMG GLC63 4Matic+ 472 155 4.0 22.4-23.5 285 Shogun Sport 5dr SUV £37,880–£39,880

4.0V8AMGGLC63S4Matic+ 502 155 3.8 221 290-291 AAACC

2.0 GLC 220d 4Matic 191 135 7.9 44.1 167-173 Has a fitness for purpose that could appeal to those who tow or

2.0 GLC 300d 4Matic 242 145 6.6 40.9 182-184 haul big loads. LxWxH 4785x1815x1805 Kerb weight 2100kg

2.0 GLC 300de 4Matic 302 143 6.2 TBC TBC 2.4 DI-DC 4WD 179 112 11.0 32.8 227

GLE 5dr SUV £59,290–£110,533 AAAAC MORGAN

The ML replacement isn’t inspiring to drive but does come with a 3 Wheeler 0dr open £40,846–£40,999 AAAAA

E-Class Coupé 2dr coupé £45,020–£69,560 classy interior. LxWxH 4819x2141x1796 Kerb weight 2165kg The eccentric, characterful and brilliant Morgan is a testament to 508 4dr saloon £31,985–£40,655

AAAAC 2.9 GLE 450 4Matic 362 155 5.7 32.5 229 English creativity. LxWxH 3225x1720x1000 Kerb weight 525kg AAAAC

Big, laid-back four-seat tourer. Borrows looks from the ravishing 2.0 GLE 300d 4Matic 242 140 7.2 39.2 198-207 2.0 V-twin 82 82 115 6.0 NA NA Stylish and likeable but lacking the polish of more premium rivals.

S-Class Coupé. LxWxH 4846x1860x1431 Kerb weight 1685kg 2.9 GLE 350d 4Matic 268 143 6.6 36.2 206-214 Plus Four 2dr open £62,995 LxWxH 4750x1859x1430 Kerb weight 1535kg

2.0 E300 237 155 6.4 31.0 180-206 2.9 GLE 400d 4Matic 328 152 5.7 35.3 220 AAABC 1.6 PureTech 180 178 143 7.9 44 146-147

3.0 E450 4Matic 362 155 5.6 29.1-31.4 216 2.0 GLE 350de 4Matic 317 130 6.8 256.8 29 Morgan’s four-cylinder lifeblood model gets 21st-century 1.6 PureTech 225 223 155 7.1 42.2 156

3.0 AMG E53 4Matic+ 429 155 4.4 30.1-31.4 209-215 3.0 V6 AMG GLE 53 4Matic+ 432 155 5.3 26.7 246-248 underpinnings. LxWxH 3830x1500x1250 Kerb weight 1013kg 1.6 Hybrid 223 155 8.3 166-235 27-38

2.0 E220d 189 150 7.4 43.5-50.4 153-167 4.0 V8 AMG GLE 63 S 4Matic+ 603 155 3.8 TBC 281 2.0 255 149 5.1 38.8 165 508 SW 5dr estate £33,585–£42,255

3.0 E300d 4Matic 242 155 6.3 42.2-47.9 173-175 GLE Coupé 5dr SUV £72,555–£81,185 Plus Six 2dr open £82,920–£90,590 AAACC

3.0 V6 E400d 4Matic 325 155 5.3 TBC 189 AAAAC AAABC Bodystyle takes the edge off the 508’s style yet doesn’t fully

E-Class Cabriolet 2dr open £49,095–£72,270 Diesel-electric hybrid drivetrain adds class-leading range and tax- Feels like progress in lots of ways, but not yet the driver’s car it address practicality. LxWxH 4778x1859x1420 Kerb weight 1430kg

AAAAC busting emissions. LxWxH 4946x2014x1716 Kerb weight 2295kg might be. LxWxH 3890x1756x1220 Kerb weight 1075kg 1.6 PureTech 180 178 140 8.0 44 149-150

Refined and sophisticated four-seater in the same mould as the 3.0 GLE 400d 4Matic 327 149 5.7 33.6 219 3.0 335 166 4.2 38.2 180 1.6 PureTech 225 223 153 7.4 42.2 158

S-Class Cabriolet. LxWxH 4846x1860x1429 Kerb weight 1780kg 3.0 AMG GLE 53 4Matic 432 155 5.3 25.7 244 1.6 Hybrid 223 155 8.3 166-235 27-38

2.0 E300 237 155 6.6 30.0 206 NISSAN

3.0 E450 4Matic 362 155 5.8 28.8-30.7 220 G-Class 5dr SUV £96,220–£146,490 AAABC Micra 5dr hatch £14,500–£20,145 AAAAC 2008 5dr SUV £20,590–£38,190 AAAAC

3.0 AMG E53 4Matic 429 155 4.5 29.7-30.7 213-215 Massively expensive and compromised, but with character in Refreshed look and better handling makes it an enticing choice. Compact crossover has most rivals licked, but class is still waiting

2.0 E220d 192 147 7.7 42.8-48.7 161-171 abundance. LxWxH 4764x1867x1954 Kerb weight 2550kg Has its flaws, though. LxWxH 3991x1743x1455 Kerb weight 1490kg for a game changer. LxWxH 4300x1770x1550 Kerb weight 1205kg

3.0 E300d 242 155 6.6 40.9-46.3 178-179 3.0 G350d 4Matic 282 124 7.4 25.2-25.9 288-289 1.0 IG-T 100 98 114 10.9 50.4 126 1.2 PureTech 100 98 115 10.9 52.0 125-127

3.0 V6 E400d 4Matic 335 155 5.2 TBC 195 4.0 V8 AMG G63 4Matic 578 137 4.5 18.6-18.8 343 1.0 DIG-T 117 115 121 9.9 47.9 133 1.2 PureTech 130 128 122 8.9 50.6 132

S-Class 4dr saloon £76,205–£183,285 GLS 5dr SUV £75,610–£128,285 Leaf 5dr hatch £29,845–£39,395 1.2 PureTech 155 153 129 8.2 46.6 141

AAAAA AAABC AAAAC 50kWh e-2008 136 93 8.5 TBC 0

Mercedes has given the S-Class a refresh and an added boost of The replacement for the massive GL can still seat seven in Better looks, better value and better range from this second-gen 1.5 BlueHDi 98 115 11.4 62.7 118-120

tech. LxWxH 5141x1905x1498 Kerb weight 1970kg comfort. LxWxH 5216x2030x1823 Kerb weight 2415kg electric hatch. LxWxH 4387x1768x1520 Kerb weight 1245kg 3008 5dr SUV £26,905–£39,160

3.0 V6 S450 L 389 155 5.1 33.2-36.2 187-189 3.0 GLS 400d 4Matic 327 148 6.3 32.8 227 40kWh 147 89.5 7.9 168 0 AAAAC

3.0 V6 S500 L 457 155 4.8 33.2-36.2 87-189 62kWh 214 98 6.9-7.3 239 0 Cleverly packaged Peugeot offers just enough SUV DNA to make

3.0 V6 S560e L 472 155 5.0 104.6-128.4 59 MG the difference. LxWxH 4447x2098x1624 Kerb weight 1250kg

4.0 V8 AMG S63 594 155 4.3 23.2-24.4 270-273 3 5dr hatch £12,195 AAABC Juke 5dr hatch £17,860–£24,460 AAABC 1.2 PureTech 130 126 117 10.5-10.8 37.2 146-149

6.0 V12 S650 Maybach 611 155 4.7 20.0 328 Neatly tuned and nice sporty styling. Breaks the mould for sub– High-riding, funky hatch is a compelling package. High CO2 figures, 1.6 PureTech 180 178 136 8.0 39.6 165-167
though. LxWxH 4135x1765x1565 Kerb weight 1605kg
2.9 S350d 282 155 6.0 44.1 168-185 £9000 superminis. LxWxH 4018x1729x1507 Kerb weight 1125kg 1.6 Hybrid 223 146 5.9 157.2-222.3 29

2.9 S400d 335 155 5.4 38.7-44.1 181-183 1.5 VTI-Tech 104 108 10.9 42.3 152 1.0 DiG-T 117 113 112 10.4 46.3 135-142 1.6 Hybrid4 298 149 5.9 166.2-235.1 36

S-Class Coupé 2dr coupé £113,215–£141,265 5 SW EV 5dr estate £27,495–£29,995 Qashqai 5dr SUV £20,565–£34,675 1.5 BlueHDi 130 126 119 9.5 55.1 137-139

AAAAC AAABC AAAAB 2.0 BlueHDi 180 175 131 8.9 47.3 162-164

More tech and cleaner engines make the opulent luxury tourer Segment-first electric estate could be all the real-world EV you The defining modern crossover. The Mk2 is better in all areas, 5008 5dr SUV £28,980–£41,335

more appealing. LxWxH 5027x1912x1414 Kerb weight 2065kg need. LxWxH 4544x1729x1509 Kerb weight 1532kg hence its popularity. LxWxH 4394x1806x1590 Kerb weight 1331kg AAAAC

4.0 V8 S560 455 155 4.6 26.4-27.7 250 53kWh 154 115 7.7 214 0 1.3 DIG-T 140 138 120 10.5 39.8-41.5 153-161 Less MPV, more SUV, and shares its siblings’ good looks. Competent

4.0 V8 AMG S63 594 155 4.2 24.6 264-264 HS 5dr SUV £20,995–£23,495 1.3 DIG-T 160 158 123-124 8.9-9.9 40.9-41.5 153-161 to drive, too. LxWxH 4641x1844x1640 Kerb weight 1511kg

S-Class Cabriolet 2dr open £125,010–£151,360 AAAAC AAACC 1.5 dCi 115 113 112 12.3 53.1-53.5 139-145 1.2 PureTech 130 126 117 10.4-10.9 46 150-153

As above but with the added allure of a retractable fabric roof. Goes big on metal for the money but covers its budget roots with 1.7 DCi 150 148 119 9.5 46.4-50.2 145-160 1.6 PureTech 180 178 135 8.3 39.6 168-170

mixed success. LxWxH 4574x1876x1664 Kerb weight 1489kg X-Trail 5dr SUV £26,835–£34,745 1.5 BlueHDi 130 129 119 10.7 57.3 139-142

LxWxH 5027x1912x1420 Kerb weight 2150kg 1.5 T-GDI 162 118 9.9 36.2-37.2 172 AAABC 2.0 BlueHDi 180 175 131 9.1 47.3 164-166

4.0 V8 S560 455 155 4.6 26.4-27.2 254 ZS 5dr SUV £15,495–£30,995 There aren’t many cheaper ways of owning an SUV. Has a better

4.0 V8 AMG S63 594 155 4.2 23.7-23.9 271-272 AAACC range of engines, too. LxWxH 4640x1820x1710 Kerb weight 1505kg P O L E S TA R

SLC 2dr open £37,130–£54,101 Much improved on previous MGs, but still lacks the sophistication 1.3 DiG-T 160 158 123 11.5 37.8-38.5 166-173 1 2dr coupé £139,010 AAAAC

AAABC of its closest rivals. LxWxH 4314x1809x1611 Kerb weight 1190kg 1.7 dCi 150 148 121 10.7 44.5-47.5 155-171 Limited-run sports GT delivers petrol-electric performance and

Another small convertible exhibiting all the charm that a Mercedes 1.5 VTi-Tech 104 109 10.9 41.5 155 370Z 2dr coupé £30,035–£40,535 Swedish styling. LxWxH 4586x2023x1352 Kerb weight 2345kg

should. LxWxH 4143x1810x1301 Kerb weight 1435kg 1.0T GDi 109 112 12.4 38.6 166 AAABC 2.0 plug-in hybrid 596 155 4.2 353.1 29

2.0 SLC200 178 147-149 6.9-7.0 40.4 167 44.5kWh EV 141 87 8.5 163 0 Old-school and profoundly mechanical coupé. The Healey 3000 of 2 5dr hatch £49,900

2.0 SLC300 237 155 5.8 35.3-37.2 178 today – but meaner. LxWxH 4265x1845x1315 Kerb weight 1496kg AAAAC

3.0 V6 AMG SLC43 356 155 4.7 31.7-32.5 199 MINI 3.7 V6 323 155 5.3 23.3 274 High-rise saloon takes the EV off in a development direction all of

SL 2dr open £79,990–£93,230 3dr Hatch 3dr hatch £16,200–£25,960 AAAAB 3.7 V6 Nismo 339 155 5.2 23.2 276 its own. LxWxH 4607x1859x1478 Kerb weight 2048kg

AAAAB Three-pot engines and cleverly designed interior make the Mini a GT-R 2dr coupé £86,095–£102,095 78kWh 402 127 4.2 292 0

Big, luxurious drop-top is classier than a royal stud farm. Few feel superb choice. LxWxH 3821x1727x1414 Kerb weight 1190kg AAAAC

more special. LxWxH 4631x1877x1315 Kerb weight 1735kg 1.5 One 101 121 10.1-10.2 49.6 130 Monstrously fast Nissan has been tweaked and sharpened. Still a PORSCHE

3.0 V6 SL400 356 155 4.9 29.7 215 1.5 Cooper 134 130 7.8-7.9 48.7 130-132 blunt object, though. LxWxH 4710x1895x1370 Kerb weight 1725kg 718 Boxster 2dr open £48,010–£68,245 AAAAB

4.7 V8 SL500 442 155 4.3 27.4 235 2.0 Cooper S 189 145-146 6.7-6.8 44.1 145 3.8 V6 562 196 2.9 20.2 316 Our idea of drop-top heaven. Exceptional to drive, whether cruising

AMG GT 2dr coupé/open £152,415–£372,045 2.0 John Cooper Works 227 152 6.1-6.3 39.8 160 or hurrying. LxWxH 4379x1801x1280 Kerb weight 1335kg

AAAAC NOBLE 2.0 290 170 4.9-5.1 32.5 198

Million-dollar looks and a railgun V8, but extremely firm chassis 5dr Hatch 5dr hatch £16,940–£23,580 AAAAB M600 2dr coupé £248,000–£287,600 AAABC 2.0 T 296 170 4.7-5.3 32.5 199

affects its usability. LxWxH 4544x1939x1287 Kerb weight 1615kg Mini charm in a more usable package, but still not as practical as Deliciously natural and involving; a bit ergonomically flawed. 2.5 S 339 177 4.4-4.6 29.1 229

4.0 V8 GT C 550 196-197 3.7 21.9-22.1 291 rivals. LxWxH 3982x1727x1425 Kerb weight 1240kg LxWxH TBC Kerb weight 1198kg 4.0 GTS 396 182 4.5 25.9 247

4.0 V8 GT R 577 198 3.6 22.1 289 1.5 One 101 119 10.1-10.5 48.7 132 4.4 V8 662 225 3.0 NA NA 718 Cayman 2dr coupé £46,150–£68,245

4.0 V8 GT Black Series 718 202 3.2 TBC 292 1.5 Cooper 134 129 8.1-8.2 47.9 133-134 AAAAA

2.0 Cooper S 189 143-144 6.8-6.9 43.5 147 PEUGEOT Scalpel-blade incisiveness, supreme balance and outstanding

AMG GT 4-Door Coupé 4dr saloon £140,495 AAAAB Convertible 2dr open £20,115–£29,240 108 3dr/5dr hatch £12,785–£15,770 AAABC driver involvement. LxWxH 4379x1801x1295 Kerb weight 1335kg

Four-door, four-wheel-drive GT may be a confusing car to AAABC Sister car to the Aygo – and a distant second to most city car 2.0 290 170 4.9-5.1 32.8 197

contemplate, but it’s a deeply impressive one to drive. LxWxH A fun open-top car but compromised on practicality and dynamics. rivals. LxWxH 3475x1615x1460 Kerb weight 840kg 2.0 T 296 170 4.9-5.3 35.5 198

5054x1953x1447 Kerb weight 2100kg LxWxH 3821x1727x1415 Kerb weight 1280kg 1.0 72 71 100 13.0 58.9 110 2.5 S 339 177 4.4-4.6 29.1 228

4.0 V8 GT63 S 4Matic+ 639 196 3.2 21.4-22.1 291 1.5 Cooper 134 128-129 8.7-8.8 41.5-45.6 141-142 208 3dr/5dr hatch £17,155–£33,275 4.0 GTS 396 182 4.5 25.9 247

EQC 5dr SUV £65,720–£74,610 2.0 Cooper S 189 142-143 7.1-7.2 38.7-40.9 154 AAABC 4.0 GT4 414 188 4.4 25.7 251

AAAAB 2.0 John Cooper Works 227 150 6.6 37.2-38.7 164 A big improvement for Peugeot, if not for the supermini class. 911 2dr coupé £84,700–£158,200

Brisk, tidy-handling electric SUV has everything needed to do well Clubman 5dr hatch £22,295–£35,900 LxWxH 3475x1615x1460 Kerb weight 1065kg AAAAB

on UK roads. LxWxH 4762x1884x1624 Kerb weight 2495kg AAAAC 1.2 PureTech 75 72 106 14.9 58.9 124 Wider, eighth-generation 911 is still eminently fast, and capable at

80kWh 400 4Matic 402 112 5.1 232-259 0 Cheery and alternative Mini ‘six-door’ takes the brand into new 1.2 PureTech 100 98 117 9.9 53.0 124-126 all speeds. LxWxH 4519x1852x1300 Kerb weight 1565kg

GLA 5dr SUV £31,460–£64,775 territory. LxWxH 4253x1800x1441 Kerb weight 1375kg 1.2 PureTech 130 128 129 8.7 51.9 128 3.0 Carrera 380 182 4.0 27.4 233

AAABC 1.5 Cooper 134 127 9.1 43.8 143-144 50kWh e-208 136 93 8.1 194-217 0 3.0 Carrera 4 380 180 4.0 26.9 238

Not the most practical crossover but good looking and very decent 2.0 Cooper S 189 142 7.1-7.2 40.9-42.2 151-156 1.5 BueHDi 100 99 117 10.2 70 109-110 3.0 Carrera S 444 191 3.5 27.4 234

to drive. LxWxH 4417x1804x1494 Kerb weight 1395kg 2.0 John Cooper Works All4 302 155 4.9 35.8 180 308 5dr hatch £21,310–£31,055 3.0 Carrera 4S 444 190 3.4 26.9 239

1.6 GLA180 120 124 8.7-9.0 35.3-40.4 151-155 Countryman 5dr hatch £24,295-£35,280 AAAAB 3.0 Targa 380 179 4.4 26.9 239

1.6 GLA200 152 134 8.1-8.4 34.9-39.8 151-155 AAABC Classy all-round appeal makes it a serious contender, but rear 3.0 Targa S 444 189 3.8 26.4 244

1.3 GLA250e 135 137 7.1 TBC TBC Bigger than before, but still more funky than useful. Still not all that space is a little tight. LxWxH 4253x1804x1457 Kerb weight 1190kg 3.7 Turbo 572 199 2.8 23.5 271

2.0 GLA250 4Matic 204 143 6.6 32.5-35.8 172-174 pretty, either. LxWxH 4299x2005x1557 Kerb weight 1440kg 1.2 PureTech 110 107 117 11.1 51.5 132 3.7 Turbo S 641 205 2.7 23.5 271

2.0 GLA200d 150 127 8.6-8.9 TBC 14-150 1.5 Cooper 136 124 9.7 44.8 143 1.2 PureTech 130 126 128-129 9.1-9.6 48.5-51.9 132-135 911 Cabriolet 2dr open £94,500–£167,357

2.0 GLA220d 188 136 7.3 TBC 149-141 1.5 Cooper All4 136 122 10.3 40.9 157-158 1.6 Puretech 260 GTI 258 155 6.0 37.8 169 AAAAC

2.0 AMG GLA35 4Matic 302 155 5.2 TBC 186-198 2.0 Cooper S 192 140 7.5-7.6 42.2-42.8 151-152 1.5 BlueHDi 130 126 127 9.8 62.1-62.7 120-121 Fewer compromises than ever, if rewarding only at full attack.

2.0 AMG GLA45 S 4Matic+ 415 155 4.3 TBC 215-224 2.0 Cooper S All4 192 138 7.6 40.4 158-159 308 SW 5dr estate £22,260–£29,005 LxWxH 4519x1852x1297 Kerb weight 1585kg

GLB 5dr SUV £34,080–£51,185 2.0 Cooper D 150 129 9.1 56.5-57.6 129-130 AAAAC 3.0 Carrera 380 180 4.2 27.2 236

AAABC 2.0 Cooper D All4 150 127 9.0 52.3 142-143 Estate bodystyle enjoys the classy appeal of the hatchback. 3.0 Carrera 4S 444 188 3.6 26.6 241

Boxy SUV mixes rough-and-tumble styling cues and seven-seat 1.5 Cooper S E All4 PHEV 217 122 6.8 156.9 41 LxWxH 4585x1563x1472 Kerb weight 1190kg 3.7 Turbo 572 199 2.9 23.3 275

versatility. LxWxH 4634x1834x1659 Kerb weight 2085kg Electric 3dr hatch £27,900–£33,900 1.2 PureTech 110 107 117 11.6 51.5 134 3.7 Turbo S 641 205 2.8 23.3 275

1.3 GLB 200 160 129 9.1 40.4 160-165 AAAAC 1.2 PureTech 130 126 127 9.5-10.0 48.5-51.9 134-140 Panamera 4dr saloon £71,765–£149,702

2.0 AMG GLB 35 302 155 5.2 32.5 198 Won’t break records on range or usability, but has plenty of zip and 1.5 BlueHDI 100 99 111 12.3 54.9-63.8 115 AAAAA

2.0 GLB 200d 148 127 9.0 47.9 149-156 driver appeal. LxWxH 3850x1727x1414 Kerb weight 1440kg 1.5 BlueHDi 130 126 126 10.0 62.1-62.7 122-125 Revamped big saloon is an absolute belter, making it almost the

2.0 GLB 220d 188 135 7.6 47.9 156-158 33kWh 180 93 7.3 144 0 perfect grand tourer. LxWxH 5049x1937x1423 Kerb weight 1815kg

GLC 5dr SUV £40,630–£89,140 3.0 V6 4 321 162 5.5-5.6 26.4-27.7 232-245

AAAAC MITSUBISHI 2.9 V6 4S 428 179 4.4-4.5 25.2-25.9 249-254

Not exactly exciting to drive, but does luxury and refinement Mirage 5dr hatch £10,575–£14,060 AAACC 2.9 V6 E-Hybrid 449 172 4.6-4.7 78.5-85.6 60

better than most. LxWxH 4656x1890x1639 Kerb weight 1735kg A straightforward hatchback – but not for the likes of us. 4.0 V8 GTS 458 181 4.1 23.3 275

2.0 GLC 300 4Matic 255 149 6.2 34.4 187-198 LxWxH 3795x1665x1505 Kerb weight 845kg 4.0 V8 Turbo 533 190 3.8-3.9 22.8-23.0 278-282

3.0 V6 AMG GLC43 4Matic 388 155 4.9 27.4 233-245 1.2 Mi-VEC 79 107 11.7-12.8 47.9-55.4 113-121 4.0 V8 Turbo S 621 196 3.1 22.1 289

4.0 V8 AMG GLC63 4Matic+ 462 155 4.0 22.2 289-291 ASX 5dr SUV £21,035–£26,805 4.0 V8 Turbo S E-Hybrid 671 192 3.4-3.5 74.3-80.7 74

4.0 V8 AMG GLC 63 S 4Matic+ 502 155 3.8 22.7 294-296 AAACC PanameraSportTurismo 5dr estate £76,942–£142,444 AAAAA

2.0 GLC 220d 4Matic 191 134 7.9 47.9 154-167 Decent engines, but otherwise an unexceptional crossover. The Panamera in a more practical form, and now it’s a good-looking

2.0 GLC 300d 4Matic 242 144 6.5 42.8 178-179 LxWxH 4355x1770x1640 Kerb weight 1260kg

2.0 GLC 300de 4Matic 302 143 6.2 TBC TBC 2.0 MI-VEC 2WD 148 118 10.2 37.7 171 beast. LxWxH 5049x1937x1428 Kerb weight 1880kg

2.0 MI-VEC 4WD 148 118 12.5 34.4 185 2.9 V6 4 321 160 5.5 25.9 248

Eclipse Cross 5dr SUV £22,545–£30,550 2.9 V6 4S 428 177 4.4 24.8 258

AAACC 2.9 V6 E-Hybrid 449 170 4.6 76.3-80.7 64

Stylish, future-looking mid-sized SUV shows where Mitsubishi’s 4.0 V8 GTS 458 179 4.1 22.8 280

destiny lies. LxWxH 4695x1810x1710 Kerb weight 1425kg 4.0 V8 Turbo 533 188 3.8 22.8 280

1.5 Mi-VEC 2WD 160 124-127 9.3-10.3 34.4-37.7 177-185 4.0 V8 Turbo S 630 196 3.1 21.7 295

1.5 Mi-VEC 4WD 160 124 9.8 32.8 196 4.0 V8 Turbo S E-Hybrid 671 192 3.4 72.4-74.3 76

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NEW CAR PRICES

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Taycan 4dr saloon £83,635–£138,885 AAAAB Kamiq 5dr SUV £18,295–£25,350 AAABC Jimny 3dr SUV £16,564–£19,064 AAABC

First all-electric Porsche shows the rest of the world how it should Skoda’s supermini platform has birthed a practical but predictable Charming 4x4 is capable and affordable but retains its dynamic

be done. LxWxH 4963x1966x1381 Kerb weight 2305kg compact crossover. LxWxH 4241x1793x1553 Kerb weight 1251kg foibles. LxWxH 3645x1645x1725 Kerb weight 1135kg

79kWh 4S 527 155 4.0 252 0 1.0 TSI 95 93 112 11.1 49.6 129 1.5 VVT 100 90 11.9 35.8 178

93kWh 4S 568 155 4.0 287 0 1.0 TSI 115 112 120 9.9 47.1-49.6 130-136 Swift 5dr hatch £15,059–£21,580

93kWh Turbo 671 161 3.2 280 0 1.5 TSI 150 148 132 8.3 46.3-47.9 133-139 AAABC

93kWh Turbo S 751 161 2.8 256 0 Karoq 5dr SUV £22,765–£35,255 Given mature looks, more equipment and a hybrid powertrain, but

Macan 5dr SUV £48,965–£70,760 AAAAC it’s no class leader. LxWxH 3840x1735x1495 Kerb weight 890kg

AAAAB Yeti replacement may not have its forebear’s quirkiness, but it’s 1.2 Dualjet SHVS 88 111 11.9 TBC 113

Spookily good handling makes this a sports utility vehicle in the brilliant otherwise. LxWxH 4382x1841x1603 Kerb weight 1265kg 1.2 Dualjet 81 12 13.1 56.4 111

purest sense. LxWxH 4692x1923x1624 Kerb weight 1770kg 1.0 TSI 115 113 118 10.6 43.5-45.6 141-147 1.4 Boosterjet Sport 138 130 8.1 47.0 123-127

2.0 243 139 6.7 27.2 232 1.5 TSI 150 148 126 8.1-8.3 42.8-44.8 143-149 Vitara 5dr SUV £21,579–£26,559

3.0 V6 S 351 157 5.3 25.7 251 20 TSI 190 4x4 188 132 7.3 33.2 191 AAABC

3.0 GTS 375 162 4.9 25 255 Cullinan 4dr SUV £268,230–£309,030 2.0 TDI 150 148 127 9.0 50.4-52.3 142-148 Utterly worthy addition to the class drives better than most.

3.0 V6 Turbo 434 167 4.3 24.8 260 AAAAC 2.0 TDI 150 4x4 148 121 8.8 42.8 172-174 LxWxH 4175x1775x1610 Kerb weight 1075kg

Cayenne 5dr SUV £59,425–£123,559 Big, bold new 4x4 begins the next era for the brand, with a model Kodiaq 5dr SUV £26,810–£40,880 1.4 Boosterjet 127 118 9.5 TBC 128

AAAAB that convinces. LxWxH 5341x2164x1835 Kerb weight 2730kg AAAAC 1.4 Boosterjet Allgrip 127 118 10.2 TBC 140

Refreshed look, improved engines, interior and a better SUV 6.75 TV12 563 155 5.2 17.3-18.1 355-370 Skoda’s first seven-seat SUV is a viable alternative to a traditional SX4 S-Cross 5dr SUV £20,579–£25,759

overall. LxWxH 4918x1983x1696 Kerb weight 1985kg MPV. LxWxH 4697x1882x1676 Kerb weight 1430kg AAABC

3.0 V6 335 152 6.2 24.1 265 S E AT 1.5 TSI 150 148 123 9.3 37.2-39.2 164-172 A worthy crossover if not a class leader. Refreshed looks give a

3.0 V6 E-hybrid 456 157 5.0 60.1-72.4 74 Mii Electric 5dr hatch £22,800 AAABC 2.0 TSI 190 4x4 188 TBC TBC 32.1-32.5 196-200 lease of life. LxWxH 4300x1785x1585 Kerb weight 1160kg

2.9 V6 S 428 164 5.2 23.9 267 Not as desirable or plush as the e-Up but nearly as good to drive. 2.0 TDI 150 148 123 9.8 46.3-47.9 154-161 1.4 Boosterjet 127 118 9.5 TBC 127

3.0 V6 GTS 453 168 4.8 21.2 301 LxWxH 3557x1643x1474 Kerb weight 1160kg 2.0 TDI 150 4x4 148 120-122 9.4-9.6 44.8-47.9 155-165 1.4 Boosterjet Allgrip 127 118 10.2 TBC 139

4.0 V8 Turbo 533 177 4.1 20.8 309 37kWh electric 81 81 12.3 162 0 Across 5dr SUV £45,599

4.0 V8 S E-Hybrid 671 183 3.8 52.3-58.9 90 SMART AAABC

Cayenne Coupé 5dr SUV £64,359–£126,176 Ibiza 5dr hatch £16,445–£20,535 AAAAB EQ Fortwo 3dr hatch/open £20,350–£27,135 AAACC Rebadged Toyota PHEV plunges Suzuki convincingly into several

AAAAC Reinvigorated Ibiza is more mature and takes the class honours Pricey, EV-only two-seater has urban appeal but is short on new segments. LxWxH 4635x1855x1690 Kerb weight 1915kg

Little different to drive than the standard car but certainly has an from the Fiesta. LxWxH 4059x1780x1444 Kerb weight 1091kg performance. LxWxH 2695x1663x1555 Kerb weight 1085kg 2.5 PHEV 183 112 6.0 282.4 22

appeal all of its own. LxWxH 4931x1983x1676 Kerb weight 2030kg 1.0 MPI 80 79 106 14.6 50.4-52.3 122-128 Electric Drive 79 81 11.5-11.8 74-83 0

3.0 V6 335 150 6.0 23.9 268 1.0 TSI 95 93 113 10.9 51.4 124-125 TESLA

3.0 V6 E-Hybrid 456 157 5.1 60.1-70.6 75 1.0 TSI 115 113 121 9.3 49.6 129-130 EQ Forfour 5dr hatch £20,785–£23,085 AAACC Model S 5dr hatch £78,035–£93,035 AAAAB

2.9 V6 S 428 163 5.0 23.7 270 Leon 5dr hatch £19,855–£30,050 Four doors give the Smart more mainstream practicality. Still Large range makes it not only a standout EV but also the future of

3.0 V6 GTS 453 168 4.8 21.2 302 AAAAC expensive, though. LxWxH 3495x1665x1554 Kerb weight 1200kg luxury motoring. LxWxH 4978x1963x1445 Kerb weight 2108kg

4.0 V8 Turbo 533 177 3.9 20.8 309 A creditable effort and a notable improvement in form, with plenty Electric Drive 79 81 12.7 71-80 0 Long range 411 155 3.7 375 0

4.0 V8 S E-Hybrid 671 183 3.8 52.3-57.6 90 of niche appeal. LxWxH 4282x1816x1459 Kerb weight 1202kg Performance 602 155 2.4 367 0

1.0 TSI 110 108 121 10.9 51.4-52.3 123-129 SSANGYONG

RADICAL 1.5 TSI EVO 130 128 126 9.4 48.7-52.3 124-128 Tivoli 5dr SUV £13,995–£21,495 AAABC Model 3 4dr saloon £43,545–£56,545 AAAAC

Rapture 0dr open £110,000 AAABC 1.5 TSI EVO 150 148 134 8.2 47.9-48.7 133 Trails the Duster as the best-value small crossover – but not by Lowest-price, biggest-volume Tesla yet arrives in the UK after

Not as well mannered as some lightweights but spectacular in its 1.5 eTSI 150 148 134 8.4 47.9 134-135 much. LxWxH 4195x1795x1590 Kerb weight 1270kg wooing the US. LxWxH 4694x1849x1443 Kerb weight 1726kg

track day element. LxWxH 4100x1790x1130 Kerb weight 765kg 2.0 TDI 150 113 125 10.4 64.2-67.3 111-114 1.2 128 126 112 TBC TBC 158 Standard Plus 235 130 5.6 258 0

2.2 Turbo 360 165 3.1 NA NA Leon ST 5dr estate £22,455–£30,810 1.5 163 126 112 TBC TBC 164 Long Range 346 145 4.5 329 0

RXC GT 2dr open £145,000 AAAAC 1.6d 136 134 108 TBC TBC 146 Performance 449 162 3.2 329 0

AAABC Good-looking and responsive hatchback-turned-estate. Tivoli XLV 5dr SUV £20,060–£23,100 Model X 5dr SUV £83,035–£98,035

Designed for pounding around a track; out of its element on the LxWxH 4549x1816x1454 Kerb weight 1236kg AAABC AAAAB

road. LxWxH 4300x1960x1127 Kerb weight 1125kg 1.5 TSI EVO 130 128 129 9.5 50.4-51.4 124-128 Now grown in size for more practicality but that doesn’t increase A genuine luxury seven-seat electric SUV that also has a large

3.5 V6 400 400 179 2.8 NA NA 1.5 TSI EVO 150 148 134 8.2 47.9 133-134 the Tivoli’s appeal. LxWxH 4440x1798x1635 Kerb weight 1405kg range. LxWxH 5036x2070x1684 Kerb weight 2459kg

3.5 V6 650 650 180 2.7 NA NA 1.5 eTSI 150 148 135 8.7 47.9 134-135 1.6 128 126 99-106 11.0-12.0 34.9-37.2 173 Long Range 602 155 4.4 314 0

Arona 5dr SUV £18,605–£24,770 1.6d 115 113 107-109 12.0 42.8-51.4 144-184 Performance 602 162 2.7 301 0

R E N A U LT AAAAC

Twizy 2dr hatch £10,995–£11,895 AAABC Seat’s second SUV doesn’t disappoint, with it taking charge of the Korando 5dr SUV £19,995–£32,345 AAACC TOYOTA

Zany solution to personal mobility is suitably irreverent and class dynamically. LxWxH 4138x1780x1543 Kerb weight 1165kg Competitive towing capabilities and generous kit, but still lacks Aygo 3dr hatch £12,440–£14,500 AAACC

impractical. LxWxH 2338x1381x1454 Kerb weight 474kg 1.0 TSI 95 93 107 11.2 51.4 124 dynamics. LxWxH 4450x1870x1629 Kerb weight 1610kg Impactful styling does a lot to recommend it, but not as refined nor

MB L7e 17 50 NA 62 0 1.0 TSI 115 113 113 9.8-10.0 47.9-49.6 130-135 1.5 GDI-Turbo 161 118-120 12.0 TBC 172 as practical as some. LxWxH 3455x1615x1460 Kerb weight 840kg

Zoe 5dr hatch £29,495–£32,995 1.5 TSI EVO 150 148 127 8.3 48.7-47.9 130-133 1.6L 2WD 133 112 12.0 48.7 159 1.0 VVT-i 71 99 13.8 56.5 114

AAABC Ateca 5dr SUV £23,670–£35,685 1.6L 4WD 133 112 12.0 43.5 178 Yaris 5dr hatch £19,920–£33,495

A far more practical zero-emission solution. Attractive price, too. AAAAB Musso 5dr SUV £25,131–£35,031 AAABC

LxWxH 4084x1730x1562 Kerb weight 1470kg Seat’s first SUV is very good. So good, in fact, it’s a Qashqai beater. AAACC Stylish interior but ultimately a scaled-down version of bigger

50kWh R110 107 84 11.4 233 0 LxWxH 4363x1841x1601 Kerb weight 1280kg Practical pick-up has a refined engine and direct steering, but ride Toyotas. LxWxH 3495x1695x1510 Kerb weight 975kg

50kWh R135 132 87 9.5 232 0 1.0 EcoTSI 115 113 114 11.0 41.5-43.5 147-153 needs refinement. LxWxH 5095x1950x1840 Kerb weight 2155kg 1.5 VVT-I Hybrid 114 109 9.7 68.9-65.7 92-98

Clio 5dr hatch £15,895–£22,505 1.5 TSI EVO 150 148 123 8.6 42.2-43.5 149-152 2.2d 181 178 115-121 12.2 TBC TBC 1.6 AWD 253 TBC 5.5 TBC 186

AAAAC 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive 187 132 7.9 34-34.4 186-188 Rexton 5dr SUV £35,995–£39,896 C-HR 5dr SUV £26,255–£33,225

Plusher, smoother and much more mature. A car of substance as 2.0 TDI 150 148 122 9.0 44.8-52.3 141-166- AAABC AAAAC

well as style. LxWxH 4047x1728x1440 Kerb weight 1148kg Tarraco 5dr SUV £29,140–£39,190 A vast improvement. Better on the road but without ditching its Coupé-shaped crossover certainly turns heads and impresses on

1.0 SCe 65 64 TBC TBC TBC 117 AAAAC argicultural roots. LxWxH 4850x1960x1825 Kerb weight 2102kg the road. LxWxH 4360x1795x1565 Kerb weight 1320kg

1.0 SCe 75 72 100 16.4 52.3 121 Seat’s largest SUV brings a hint of youthful exuberance to a 2.2d 181 178 115 11.3-11.9 34.0 219-227 1.8 Hybrid 119 105 11.0 57.7-58.9 109-110

1.0 TCe 90 88 TBC TBC TBC 117 practical category. LxWxH 4735x1839x1674 Kerb weight 1845kg 2.0 Hybrid 181 112 8.2 53.3-54.3 119

1.0 TCe 100 98 116 11.8 47.9-54.3 119 1.5 TSI EVO 150 148 125 9.7 38.2-39.2 163-169 SUBARU

1.6 E-Tech Hybrid 138 112 9.9 65.7 96 2.0 TSI 4Drive 190 188 131 8.0 31-31.7 201-207 Impreza 5dr hatch £26,665 AAACC Camry 4dr saloon £30,720–£32,000 AAAAC

1.5 dCi 85 82 110 14.7 67.2 110 2.0 TDI 150 148 126 9.8 47.1-48.7 151-157 Appealing hatchback has been steadily improved but still feels Toyota’s biggest global seller returns to UK with ULEZ-friendly

Mégane 5dr hatch £20,740–£34,910 old-fashioned. LxWxH 4415x1740x1465 Kerb weight 1374kg hybrid power. LxWxH 4885x1840x1445 Kerb weight 1595kg

AAABC SKODA 1.6i 112 112 12.4 TBC 177 2.5 VVT-I Hybrid 215 112 8.3 51.4-53.3 120-126

Stylish and refined but bland. Trophy-R hot hatch an altogether Fabia 5dr hatch £14,280–£17,875 AAABC Levorg 5dr estate £34,770 Corolla 5dr hatch £24,195–£30,030

different prospect. LxWxH 4359x1814x1447 Kerb weight 1340kg Comfortable, affordable, easy to drive and attractive, but no more AAACC AAAAC

1.3 TCe 140 138 127 9.5 46.3 133-136 so than its rivals. LxWxH 4009x1958x1452 Kerb weight 1151kg Impressively practical but only offered with an automatic gearbox Rebranded hatch has rolling refinement, interior ambience and

1.8 RS 300 298 162-163 5.4-5.7 34.9 184 1.0 MPI 60 58 98 16.6 51.4-52.3 124-127 and one trim. LxWxH 4690x1780x1490 Kerb weight 1568kg affable handling. LxWxH 4370x1790x1435 Kerb weight 1340kg

1.5 Blue dCi 115 113 118 11.1 62.8 117 1.0 TSI 95 94 114 10.8 50.4-52.3 122-127 2.0i 148 121 11.7 32.6 196 1.8 VVT-I Hybrid 122 111 10.9 57.6-62.8 101-112

Mégane Sport Tourer 5dr estate £22,240–£32,695 AAABC 1.0 TSI 110 108 121 9.6 49.6-51.4 125-129 XV 5dr SUV £28,335–£33,665 2.0 VVT-I Hybrid 180 111 7.9 53.3-57.6 111-120

Stylish and refined estate car is still bland like the hatch. Smaller Fabia Estate 5dr estate £15,540–£18,740 AAACC Corolla Touring Sports 5dr estate £25,465–£31,745 AAAAC
AAAAC No-nonsense crossover doesn’t quite make enough sense.
More practical estate bodystyle proves just as capable with hybrid
than its predecessor. LxWxH 4626x1814x1457 Kerb weight 1409kg Far more practical, majoring on boot space while doing what a LxWxH 4450x1780x1615 Kerb weight 1355kg

1.3 TCe 140 138 127 9.8 47.1 142 good Skoda should. LxWxH 4271x1958x1473 Kerb weight 1182kg 1.6i 112 109 13.9 TBC 180 power. LxWxH 4650x1790x1435 Kerb weight 1440kg

1.6 E-Tech PHEV 153 111 TBC TBC TBC 1.0 TSI 95 94 115 10.9 50.4-52.3 121-126 2.0i 148 120 10.7 35.7 180 1.8 VVT-I Hybrid 122 111 11.1 56.5-62.8 103-113

1.5 Blue dCi 115 113 129 11.4 64.2 118-119 Scala 5dr hatch £20,655–£24,450 Forester 5dr estate £36,345–£39,345 2.0 VVT-I Hybrid 180 111 8.1 53.3-56.5 112-121

Captur 5dr SUV £18,295–£31,005 AAAAC AAACC RAV4 5dr SUV £30,980–£38,025
AAAAC Undercuts rivals on price and ushers in a sharp new design Solid, spacious and wilfully unsexy. A capable 4x4 nonetheless. AAACC

Jacked-up Clio is among the better downsized options. Stylish and language for Skoda. LxWxH 4362x1793x1471 Kerb weight 1381kg LxWxH 4610x1795x1735 Kerb weight 1488kg A solid option but ultimately outgunned by Korean competition.

fluent-riding. LxWxH 4122x1778x1566 Kerb weight 1184kg 1.5 TSI 150 148 136 8.2 47.9-49.6 130-132 2.0i e-Boxer 148 117 11.8 34.7 185 LxWxH 4605x1845x1675 Kerb weight 1605kg

1.0 TCe 100 97 107 13.3 47.1 136-137 Octavia 5dr hatch £20,965–£28,055 Outback 5dr estate £33,770–£36,770 2.5 Hybrid 194 112 8.4 49.6-50.4 126-129

1.3 TCe 130 128 121 10.6 44.1-44.8 141-144 AAAAC Acceptable in isolation but no class leader. AABCC 2.5 Hybrid AWD 194 112 8.4 47.8 131
LxWxH 4815x1840x1605 Kerb weight 1612kg 33.0 193
1.3 TCe 155 151 126 8.6 44.8 142 Does comfort and practicality like no other. Good, frugal engines Land Cruiser 5dr SUV £40,600–£57,490
2.5i 172 130 10.2
1.5 dCi 95 93 110 14.4 58.9 124-125 too. LxWxH 4670x1814x1461 Kerb weight 1225kg AAABC

1.5 dCi 115 113 116 11.0-11.9 58.9 124-126 1.0 TSI 110 113 129 10.8 54.3 117 A real go-anywhere vehicle. Totally rugged and available with

1.6 E-Tech PHEV 158 107 10.1 TBC TBC 1.5 TSI 150 148 136 8.2 50.4 127 BRZ 2dr coupé £32,020 seven seats. LxWxH 4335x1885x1875 Kerb weight 2010kg

Kadjar 5dr SUV £21,995–£27,695 2.0 TDI 116 114 131 10.3 65.7 113 AAAAA 2.8 D-4D 177 171 108 12.7 29.1-30.4 245-253

AAAAC 2.0 TDI 150 148 141 8.7 61.4 119 The GT86’s half-brother looks great in Subaru blue. Cheaper, too. 2.8 D-4D 177 201 109 12.7 29.1-31 239-250

Fine value, practical, decent to drive and good-looking, but the Octavia Estate 5dr estate £21,945–£29,135 LxWxH 4240x1775x1320 Kerb weight 1242kg GT86 2dr coupé £27,855–£29,550

Qashqai is classier. LxWxH 4449x1836x1607 Kerb weight 1306kg AAAAC 2.0i 197 140 7.6 33.3 191 AAAAB

1.3 TCe 140 138 126 10.4 45.6 140-147 Class-leading amount of space and practicality. Comfortable, too. Almost the most fun you can have on a limited budget. Splendid.

LxWxH 4667x1814x1465 Kerb weight 1247kg SUZUKI LxWxH 4240x1775x1320 Kerb weight 1247kg

Koleos 5dr SUV £28,895–£34,295 AAABC 1.0 TSI 110 108 129 10.8 53.3 119-120 Ignis 5dr hatch £13,289–£16,769 AAAAC 2.0i 197 130-140 7.6-8.2 33.2 191

Koleos name returns and is a vast improvement on before, but no 1.5 TSI 150 148 139 8.3 49.6 129 Cute and rugged-looking 4x4 city car capable of tackling roads GR Supra 2dr coupé £53,035–£54,340

class leader. LxWxH 4672x2063x1678 Kerb weight 1540kg 2.0 TDI 116 114 127 10.4 62.8-64.2 116-117 bereft of asphalt. LxWxH 3700x1660x1595 Kerb weight 855kg AAAAC

1.7 Blue dCi 150 148 118 11.8 45.6 161-162 2.0 TDI 150 148 137 8.8 61.4 122 1.2 Dualjet 87 106 11.8 52.9 126 Brings welcome muscle, fun and variety to the affordable sports

2.0 Blue dCi 190 188 123 10.1 40.9 181-183 Superb 5dr hatch £24,855–£40,590 1.2 Dualjet SHVS 87 106 11.4 54.1 117 car class. LxWxH 4379x1292x1854 Kerb weight 1541kg

AAAAC 1.2 Dualjet SHVS 4x4 87 103 11.1 48.6 127 3.0i 335 155 4.3 34.5 188

ROLLS-ROYCE Another great Czech value option that’s big on quality and space if

Wraith 2dr coupé £262,230–£301,710 AAAAB not on price. LxWxH 4861x1864x1468 Kerb weight 1340kg Prius 5dr hatch £24,885–£29,985 AAAAC

An intimate and involving Rolls. Not as grand as some, but other 1.5 TSI 150 148 137 9-9.2 40.4-44.8 142-157 Better all round compared with its predecessors. Challenging

traits make it great. LxWxH 5285x1947x1507 Kerb weight 2360kg 2.0 TSI 190 188 148 7.7 38.2-39.2 162-168 looks, though. LxWxH 4540x1760x1470 Kerb weight 1375kg

6.6 V12 624 155 4.6 18.5-18.6 347-348 2.0 TSI 272 4X4 270 155 5.5 32.2-34 188-193 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid 120 112 10.6 58.9-67.3 94-109

Dawn 2dr open £286,230–£345,630 1.4 iV PHEV 215 138 7.7 148.7-188.3 33-42 Prius Plug-in Hybrid 5dr hatch £32,135–£34,105 AAAAC

AAAAB 2.0 TDI 122 120 129 11 53.3-57.7 128-140 Plug-in version is clever and appealing. Seems more comfortable in

Essentially as above, except with a detuned engine and in elegant Superb Estate 5dr estate £26,135–£41,870

convertible form. LxWxH 5295x1947x1502 Kerb weight 2560kg AAAAC its skin. LxWxH 4645x1760x1470 Kerb weight 1530kg

6.6 V12 563 155 5.0 16.8-17.4 367-380 Even more commendable than above, primarily thanks to its 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid 120 101 11.1 188.3-217.3 29-35

Ghost 4dr saloon £253,830–£286,230 enormous boot. LxWxH 4856x1864x1477 Kerb weight 1365kg Mirai 4dr saloon £66,000

AAAAC 1.5 TSI 150 148 135 8.4-8.6 39.2-43.5 146-163 AAAAC

‘Affordable’ Rolls is a more driver-focused car than the Phantom. 2.0 TSI 190 188 142 7.7 37.2-38.2 167-172 Europe’s first ‘ownable’ hydrogen car, even if infrastructure isn’t

Still hugely special. LxWxH 5399x1948x1550 Kerb weight 2360kg 2.0 TSI 272 4X4 270 155 5.6 32.5-33.6 191-197 quite mainstream. LxWxH 4890x1815x1535 Kerb weight 1850kg

6.6 V12 563 155 4.9-5.0 18.5-18.6 347-348 1.4 iV PHEV 215 138 7.8 148.7-176.6 36-42 Hydrogen FCV 154 111 9.6 66.1 0

Phantom 4dr saloon £367,830–£439,830 2.0 TDI 122 120 127-128 10.6-10.7 56.5 131-132

AAAAA 2.0 TDI 150 148 132-135 8.6-8.8 54.3-56.5 132-135

Phantom takes opulent luxury to a whole new level.

LxWxH 5762x2018x1646 Kerb weight 2560kg

6.75 TV12 563 155 5.1-5.2 18.6-18.8 341-344

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Mercedes-AMG One Passat Estate 5dr estate £29,640–£41,460 AAAAC

On sale March, price from £2.4 million All the Passat’s redeeming features in spacious, practical estate
Two years have now passed since the One
was originally planned to reach buyers, form. LxWxH 4767x2083x1516 Kerb weight 1395kg
but such is the value Mercedes-AMG
has placed on perfecting its fiendishly 1.5 TSI EVO 150 148 133 8.9 44.8-45.6 141-144
complex engineering that it’s only being
finished now. That’s no surprise given 1.4 TSI GTE PHEV 215 138 7.6 201.8 33
that this is the nearest thing possible
to a road-legal Formula 1 car, with the 2.0 TDI 122 120 123 11.5 57.6 129
highly strung 1.6-litre V6 and four electric
motors providing an astounding 1000bhp, 2.0 TDI 150 148 130-132 9.1 56.5-57.6 128-134
and that Mercedes promises to “reach a
new dimension of driving dynamics and Arteon 4dr saloon £33,150–£42,460 AAABC
performance for a road-going vehicle”.
VW’s flagship saloon is well-made and luxurious but rather bland to
MARCH
drive. LxWxH 4862x1871x1450 Kerb weight 1505kg
Aston Martin V12 Speedster, Audi Q3 PHEV, Q5 Sportback,
BMW 4 Series Cabriolet, M3 Competition, M4 Competition, 2.0 TSI 190 187 149 7.7-7.9 36.2-38.2 168-178
M440d Coupé, Citroën C4, ë-C4, Cupra Leon, Leon Estate,
Dacia Sandero, Sandero Stepway, Fiat 500, 500 Cabrio, 2.0 TSI 272 4Motion 270 155 5.6 33.6-35.3 180-190
Ford Mustang Mach 1, Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai i30 N
update, Santa Fe Hybrid, Santa Fe PHEV, Jaguar E-Pace 2.0 TDI 150 148 137 9.1 55.4-70.6 126-134 S90 4dr saloon £37,825–£57,655
update, F-Pace PHEV, Kia Sorento PHEV, Stinger update,
Land Rover Defender PHEV, Discovery update, Range VAUXHALL 2.0 TDI 190 187 148 8.0 47.9-50.4 147-154 AAAAC
Rover Velar PHEV, Mazda 6 update, 6 Tourer update,
MX-30, Mercedes-AMG One, Porsche Taycan RWD, Corsa 3dr/5dr hatch £16,415–£34,160 AAABC 2.0 TDI 190 4Motion 187 145 7.8 47.1 157-168 Volvo’s mid-sized exec majors on comfort, style and cruising
Skoda Octavia 4WD, Toyota Highlander, Vauxhall Crossland
update, Volkswagen Arteon update, Arteon Shooting Brake, Refined, stylish and practical, but its engines aren’t so good. 2.0 BiTDI 240 4Motion 236 152 6.5 37.7-39.2 188-197 ability. LxWxH 4963x2019x1443 Kerb weight 1665kg
Arteon R, Arteon R Shooting Brake, ID 4, Tiguan update,
Tiguan PHEV, Tiguan R, Touareg R, Volvo XC40 EV LxWxH 4060x1765x1433 Kerb weight 1141kg Arteon Shooting Brake 5dr estate £37,460–£39,055AAABC 2.0 T4 185 130 8.7 37.7 169

APRIL 1.2 75 72 108 13.2 53.3 125 Hybrid option and estate bodystyle’s extra versatility enhance the 2.0 T5 248 140 6.8 37.7 171

Abarth 595 update, 695 update, Alpina B8, BMW M5 CS, 1.2 100 97 121 9.9 48.752.3 126-134 2.0 T8 Twin Engine AWD 310 155 4.8 108.6-166.2 46
Cupra Formentor PHEV, Ford Galaxy Hybrid, S-Max Hybrid,
Lamborghini Huracán STO, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 1.5 Turbo D 102 98 117 10.2 70 109-110 Arteon’s appeal. LxWxH 4866x1871x1450 Kerb weight 1529kg 2.0 D4 185 140 8.2 50.4 147
C-Class Estate, Mini 3dr update, 5dr update, Convertible
update, Electric update, Peugeot 508 PSE, 508 SW PSE, 50kWh E 132 93 8.1 209 0 2.0 TSI 190 187 145 7.8 35.8-37.2 171-180 2.0 D5 AWD 228 145 7.0 43.5 169
Porsche 911 GT3, Renault Captur Hybrid, Skoda Octavia
4x4, Suzuki Jimny Commercial, Toyota Land Cruiser update, Astra 5dr hatch £18,890–£26,430 2.0 TDI 150 148 134 9.5 55.3-57.6 128-136 V90 5dr estate £39,835–£60,405
Vauxhall Mokka, Mokka-e
AAAAC Touran 5dr MPV £28,905–£34,650 AAAAC
M AY Good handling and nice engines, but its working-class roots still AAAAC Luxury estate takes on the 5 Series and the E-Class. Comfy and a

Audi E-tron GT, E-tron GT RS, Bentley Bentayga PHEV, Flying show through. LxWxH 4370x1809x1485 Kerb weight 1244kg Dull overall, but it’s a capable MPV, well-made and hugely refined. good cruiser. LxWxH 4936x2019x1475 Kerb weight 1679kg
Spur PHEV, Ferrari SF90 Spider, Fiat 500X update, Hyundai
i20 N, Kia Ceed update, Mercedes-AMG GT 73 4-Door Coupé, 1.2 Turbo 110 108 124 10.2 54.3 119 LxWxH 4527x1829x1659 Kerb weight 1436kg 2.0 T4 185 130 8.0 37.7 169
Mercedes-Benz EQA, Nissan Qashqai, Skoda Enyaq iV,
Tesla Model S Plaid, Toyota RAV4 PHEV, Yaris Cross, Volvo EV 1.2 Turbo 130 128 134 9.9 54.3 119 1.5 TSI EVO 150 148 118 11.4 39.8-40.9 154-162 2.0 T5 248 140 6.7 37.7 171

SUMMER 1.2 Turbo 145 143 137 9.7 54.3 121-124 2.0 TDI 115 113 TBC TBC 47.9-50.4 148-155 2.0 T6 AWD 307 155 6.1 32.5 198

Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA, Giulia GTAm, Alpina B4, Audi 1.4 Turbo 145 143 130 9.3 50.4 129 2.0 TDI 150 148 128-129 9.3 50.4-52.3 142-147 2.0 T8 Twin Engine AWD 310 155 4.8 108.6-166.2 46
Q4 E-tron, Q4 E-tron Sportback, BMW iX3, Citroën C3 Aircross
update, DS 4, 4 Crossback, 9, 9 PHEV, Ferrari Portofino M, 1.5 Turbo D 105 102 124 10.2 65.7 113 Sharan 5dr MPV £34,230 2.0 D4 185 140 8.5 50.4 147
Honda Civic, Hyundai Bayon, Kona N, Ioniq 5, Lotus ‘Esprit’,
Evija, Maserati MC20, McLaren Artura, Mercedes-Benz CLS 1.5 Turbo D 122 118 127-130 9.7-10.2 64.2 115 AAAAB 2.0 D5 AWD 228 145 7.2 43.5 169
update, Mercedes-Maybach GLS, S-Class, Nissan Ariya,
Pininfarina Battista, Polestar 2 RWD, Porsche 911 GT3 Astra Sports Tourer 5dr estate £20,340–£26,965 AAAAC Full-sized seven-seater offers versatility, space, VW desirability V90 Cross Country 5dr estate £46,985–£53,160 AAAAC
Touring, 911 GTS, Taycan Cross Turismo, Renault Arkana,
Rimac C_Two, Seat Arona update, Ibiza update, Tarraco PHEV, More composed and practical than the hatchback. and tidy handling. LxWxH 4854x1904x1720 Kerb weight 1703kg Volvo’s large comfy estate given a jacked-up, rugged makeover.
Subaru Outback, Toyota Mirai
1.4 TSI 150 148 122 10.7 37.2 173
AUTUMN
LxWxH 4702x1809x1510 Kerb weight 1273kg T-Cross 5dr SUV £18,360–£27,785 LxWxH 4936x2019x1543 Kerb weight 1826kg
Alfa Romeo Giulia update, Tonale, Audi RS3 Saloon,
RS3 Sportback, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé, iX, M4 Cabriolet, 1.2 Turbo 110 108 124 10.0 54.3 119 AAAAB 2.0 T5 AWD 250 140 7.4 32.5 196
X3 update, X4 update, Chevrolet Corvette, Citroën
ë-Berlingo, Cupra El-Born, Jeep Compass PHEV, Renegade 1.2 Turbo 130 128 134 9.5 53.3 119 Compact crossover delivers a classy, substantial feel on UK roads. 2.0 T6 AWD 310 140 6.3 32.5 196
update, Maserati Levante Hybrid, Mercedes-AMG S63,
Mercedes-Benz EQB, EQS, SL, Peugeot 308, 308 SW, 1.2 Turbo 145 142 137 9.0 54.3 119 LxWxH 4108x1760x1584 Kerb weight 1270kg 2.0 D4 AWD 185 130 8.8 43.5 171

RAirfktxaenrxaExVP,HxPEoxVr,xsRcxohlxlesx-9R1o1 yCcaerreGrhaoTs,tMBalaccaknBuapddgaet,eS, Rkoednaault 1.4 Turbo 145 142 130 9.2 49.6 129 1.0 TSI 95 93 112 11.5 47.9 134-135 2.0 D5 AWD 228 140 7.5 40.9 181

Kodiaq update, Toyota GR86, Vauxhall Combo-e Life, 1.5 Turbo D 105 102 124 10.2 65.7 113 1.0 TSI 115 113 120 10.2 45.6-47.1 137-141 XC40 5dr SUV £25,275–£38,625
Grandland X update, Volkswagen ID 4 GTX, Polo facelift
1.5 Turbo D 122 118 130 9.8 55.4-64.2 116-113 1.5 TSI EVO 150 147 124 8.5 43.5-44.1 146-148 AAAAC
DECEMBER
Insignia Grand Sport 5dr hatch £23,795–£33,320 AAAAC 1.6 TDI 95 93 111 11.9 52.3-54.3 136-141 Volvo’s take on the crossover aims to rival BMW, Mercedes and
Alfa Romeo Stelvio update, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer,
2 Series Coupé, i4, Ineos Grenadier, Ioniq 6, Jaguar XJ, The good-looking and tech-filled Insignia makes an attractive T-Roc 5dr SUV £23,550–£40,735 Audi. LxWxH 4425x1910x1658 Kerb weight 1626kg
Jeep Wrangler PHEV, Kia Sportage, sports EV, Land Rover
Range Rover, Mercedes-AMG S63e PHEV, MG electric AAAAC 1.5 T2 126 115 10.9 41.5 154
supermini, E-Motion, Nissan X-Trail, Porsche Taycan GTS,
Skoda Fabia, Vauxhall Astra proposition. LxWxH 4897x1863x1455 Kerb weight 1714kg VW’s junior SUV is beguiling and sophisticated. It drives rather well, 1.5 T3 160 124 9.3-9.6 39.2-41.5 154-162

RAV4 now offers hybrid or PHEV power 2.0 Turbo 200 197 146 7.2 37.7 171 too. LxWxH 4234x1992x1573 Kerb weight 1270kg 2.0 T4 AWD 186 130 8.4-8.5 35.3-36.7 174-181

1.5 Turbo D 122 120 127 10.7 61.4 121 1.0 TSI 115 113 116 10.1-11.7 44.8-53.3 134-142 2.0 T5 AWD 243 140 6.5 34.0 189

2.0 Turbo D 170 167 142 8.2 61.4 121 1.5 TSI EVO 150 148 127 8.3-9.6 40.9-47.9 144-158 1.5 T5 Twin Engine AWD 258 127 7.3 117.7-141.1 45-55

Crossland X 5dr SUV £9330–£25,235 2.0 TSI 190 4Motion 187 134 7.2 40.6 186 2.0 D3 147 124 9.9-10.2 47.1-51.4 143-156

AAABC 2.0 TSI R 300 4Motion 298 155 4.9 34 196 2.0 D3 AWD 147 124 10.4 44.8 165

Vauxhall’s small SUV is competent enough but lacks any real 1.6 TDI 115 113 116 10.3 50.4-54.3 137-146 2.0 D4 AWD 187 130 7.9 44.1 166

character. LxWxH 4212x1765x1605 Kerb weight 1245kg 2.0 TDI 150 148 124 8.6 50.4-53.3 140-146 XC60 5dr SUV £38,100–£64,530

1.2i 83 81 105 14.0 47.1 142 Tiguan 5dr SUV £25,420–£41,300 AAABC

1.2i Turbo 110 108 117 10.6 47.1 140 AAAAC Looks like a small XC90 and carries on where the old one left off. A

1.2i Turbo 130 128 128 9.1 44.1-48.0 136-146 An improvement on the previous model and will continue to sell by good, capable cruiser. LxWxH 4688x1999x1658 Kerb weight 1781kg

1.5 Turbo D 102 101 111 9.9 61.4 120 the bucket load. LxWxH 4486x1839x1654 Kerb weight 1490kg 2.0 B5 AWD (P) 248 130 6.9 36.2-38.6 167-177

1.5 Turbo D 120 116 114 10.8 55.4 137 1.4 TSI 125 123 118 10.5 TBC TBC 2.0 B6 AWD (P) 298 140 5.9 33.2 188

Grandland X 5dr SUV £24,600–£46,660 1.5 TSI EVO 130 128 119 10.2 42.8-44.8 128-150 2.0 D4 185 127 8.4 47.9 155

AAACC 1.5 TSI EVO 150 148 126 9.2-9.3 38.2-42.2 143-168 2.0 B4 AWD (D) 194 127 8.3 46.3 159

Does well to disguise its 3008 roots but too bland to stand out in a 2.0 TSI 190 4Motion 188 133 7.5 31.4 204 2.0 B5 AWD (D) 232 137 7.1 46.3 159

congested segment. LxWxH 4477x1811x1630 Kerb weight 1350kg 2.0 TSI 230 4Motion 228 142 6.3 30.1-30.4 211-212 2.0 T8 Twin Engine AWD 386 140 5.5 83.1-100.9 53-69

1.2 Turbo 130 128 117 10.9-11.1 42.8-45.6 146-152 2.0 TDI 150 148 125-127 9.3 47.1-50.4 146-157 XC90 5dr SUV £54,410–£73,980

1.6 Hybrid 223 140 8.6 192-210 34 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion 148 124-125 9.3 43.5-45.6 163-171 AAAAC

1.6 Hybrid4 298 146 5.9 204-225 32 2.0 TDI 190 4Motion 187 131 7.9 39.8-40.4 185-187 Clever packaging, smart styling, good to drive: Volvo’s closest thing

1.5 Turbo D 130 128 119 10.2 54.3 137-138 2.0 BiTDI 240 4Motion 238 143 6.2 35.3 210 to a class-leader. LxWxH 4950x2008x1776 Kerb weight 1961kg

Combo Life 5dr MPV £22,125–£30,500 Tiguan Allspace 5dr SUV £32,195–£44,385 2.0 B5 AWD (P) 248 134 7.7 33.6 191

AAABC AAAAC 2.0 B6 AWD (P) 298 140 6.3 31.0 198

Van-based people carrier is usable, spacious and practical, if not Has all the Tiguan’s sensibility and refinement, now with the bonus 2.0 B5 AWD (D) 233 137 7.6 44.1 167

very pretty to look at. LxWxH 4403x1841x1921 Kerb weight 1430kg of seven seats. LxWxH 4486x1839x1654 Kerb weight 1490kg 2.0 T8 Twin Engine 387 140 5.8 80.7-113 57-80

1.2 Turbo 110 108 109 11.9 40.9 156-157 1.5 TSI EVO 150 148 123 9.5-10 37.2-39.2 164-176

1.5 Turbo D 100 99 107 12.7 52.3 142-145 2.0 TSI 190 4Motion 188 130 7.8 30.7 208 VUHL

1.5 Turbo D 130 128 115 10.6 48.7-49.5 149-153 2.0 TSI 220 4Motion 217 139 6.8 28.5 224 05 0dr open £59,995–£89,995 AAAAC

2.0 TDI 150 148 126 9.7 44.8-47.1 164-165 Mexican track-day special has a pleasingly pragmatic and forgiving

VOLKSWAGEN 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion 148 123-124 9.8 41.5 177-179 chassis. LxWxH 3718x1876x1120 Kerb weight 725kg

Up 3dr/5dr hatch £12,705–£23,555 AAAAC 2.0 TDI 200 4Motion 197 132 TBC 40.4-41.5 176-184 2.0 DOHC Turbo 285 152 3.7 NA NA

It’s no revolution, but VW’s hallmarks are in abundance. 2.0 BiTDI 240 4Motion 237 142 6.8 34.9 213 2.3 DOHC Turbo RR 385 158 2.7 NA NA

LxWxH 3600x1428x1504 Kerb weight 926kg Touareg 5dr SUV £45,960–£63,415

1.0 65 64 100 15.6 54.3 119 AAAAC WESTFIELD

1.0 115 GTI 113 119 8.8 51.4 125-126 Hints of ritziness and sportiness don’t impinge on this functional Sport 2dr coupé £19,950–£35,800 AAAAC

e-Up 81 80 12.4 159 0 luxury SUV’s appeal. LxWxH 4878x2193x1717 Kerb weight 1995kg Sport Turbo is very quick and fun but not a patch on the

Polo 5dr hatch £17,030–£24,440 3.0 V6 TSI 340 335 155 5.9 26.2-26.9 239-244 Caterhams. LxWxH TBC Kerb weight TBC

AAAAC 3.0 V6 TDI 231 228 135 7.5 34.0-34.9 213-217 1.6 Sigma 135 TBC TBC NA NA

A thorough going-over makes it more mature, but the Polo is still a 3.0 V6 TDI 286 282 148 6.1 33.6-34.4 215-220 1.6 Sigma 155 TBC TBC NA NA

bit boring. LxWxH 4053x1946x1461 Kerb weight 1105kg 2.0 Duratec 200 TBC TBC NA NA

1.0 80 78 106 15.4 51.4 125 V O LV O 2.0 Ecoboost 252 TBC TBC NA NA

1.0 TSI 95 93 116 10.8 48.7-53.3 120-127 S60 4dr saloon £38,285–£56,105 AAAAC Mega 2dr coupé £16,950

2.0 TSI GTI 200 197 147 6.7 39.8 159 Fresh-faced saloon now sits comfortably among the ranks of its AAABC

Golf 5dr hatch £23,300–£29,905 German peers. LxWxH 4761x1916x1437 Kerb weight 1616kg Mega engine makes it rapid, but isn’t as fun as Caterham’s R range.

AAAAB 2.0 T5 248 145 6.5 39.8 162 And you have to build it yourself. LxWxH TBC Kerb weight TBC

Does exactly what everyone expects. Still the king of the family 2.0 T8 Twin Engine 390 155 4.6 122.8-176.5 42 2.0 VTEC S2000 240 TBC TBC NA NA

car. LxWxH 4284x1789x1492 Kerb weight 1206kg 2.0 T8 Twin Engine Polestar 399 155 4.4 104.5 61

1.0 TSI 110 108 126 10.2 53.3 121 ZENOS

1.5 TSI EVO 130 128 130 9.1 51.4-53.3 121-124 V60 5dr estate £35,025–£57,206 AAAAB E10 0dr coupé £26,995–£39,995 AAAAB

1.5 TSI EVO 150 148 139 8.9 50.4-51.4 124-128 Spacious and comfortable, with a characterful, Scandi-cool design. The latest in a long line of mid-engined British marvels. Expect a

1.5 eTSI EVO 150 148 135 8.9 49.6-47.9 129-133 LxWxH 4761x1916x1427 Kerb weight 1729kg dedicated following. LxWxH 3800x1870x1130 Kerb weight 700kg

2.0 TDI 115 113 126 10.2 68.9-67.3 107-110 2.0 T4 187 137 7.2 38.7 166 2.0 Ecoboost S 250 145 4.0 NA NA

2.0 TDI 150 148 139 8.8 64.2 116-117 2.0 T5 246 145 6.7 38.7 166 2.3 Ecoboost R 350 155 3.0 NA NA

Golf Estate 5dr estate £22,155–£37,000 2.0 T8 Twin Engine 387 155 4.9 113-166.1 TBC

AAAAB 2.0 T8 Twin Engine Polestar 401 155 4.6 104.5 TBC

Practical load-lugging estate doesn’t erode the well-rounded Golf 2.0 D3 147 127 9.5 51.4-55.4 134-143

package. LxWxH 4567x1799x1515 Kerb weight 1295kg 2.0 D4 187 137 7.6 52.3-55.4 134-141

1.0 TSI 115 108 124 10.2 49.6-50.4 129 V60 Cross Country 5dr estate £40,600–£40,775 AAAAC

1.5 TSI EVO 130 128 131 9.5 48.7-50.4 132 Brings extra ride height, all-wheel drive and off-road body cladding.

All dates are approximate and subject to change 1.5 TSI EVO 150 148 135 8.7 47.9-49.6 TBC

2.0 TSI 300 4Motion R 296 155 4.8 32.5-32.8 194 LxWxH 4784x1916x1499 Kerb weight 1792kg

1.6 TDI 115 113 124 10.7 52.3-54.3 TBC 2.0 T5 248 140 6.8 35.8 180

2.0 TDI 150 148 134-135 8.9 52.3-53.3 TBC 2.0 D4 187 130 8.2 47.9 155

ID 3 5dr hatch £32,990–£42,290 AAAAC

A very mature electric car whose substance of engineering is

central to its appeal. LxWxH 4261x1809x1568 Kerb weight 1730kg

150kW 62kWh 201 99 7.3 261 0

150kW 82kWh 201 99 7.9 336 0

Passat 4dr saloon £25,610–£40,970 AAAAC

Lands blows on rivals with its smart looks, civilised refinement,

quality and usability. LxWxH 4767x2083x1476 Kerb weight 1367kg

1.5 TSI EVO 150 148 137 8.7 46.3-47.9 135

1.4 TSI GTE PHEV 215 138 7.4 217.3 30

2.0 TDI 122 120 127 11.3 58.91 125

2.0 TDI 150 148 139 8.9 58.9-60.1 124-126

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Cayman GTS AAAAB 1.4.20
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Carrera S AAAAB 9.5.18
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M5 AAAAB 18.4.18 Turbo S E-Hybrid AAABC 4.6.14 Yaris 1.5 Hybrid Design AAAAC
Taycan Turbo S AAAAA 5.9.18 Corolla 2.0 Hybrid ST AAAAC
6 Series GT 630d xDrv M Spt AAABC18.11.17 Defender 110 P400 X AAAAB 13.5.20 27.5.20 GT86 2.0 manual AAAAA 23.9.20
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7 Series 730Ld AAAAC 11.11.15 Discovery Sport D180 AWD SE AAAAC Mirai AAAAC 4.7.12
C-HR Excel 1.8 Hybrid AAAAC 16.3.16
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M8 Competition Convertible AAABC5.2.20 RangeRoverEvoque P300e AAAAB10.2.21 14.8.19

M8 Competition Coupé AAABC 3.6.20 Range Rover 4.4 SDV8 AAAAB 12.12.12

A road test in any other i3 1.3S Range Extender AAAAC 21.2.18 Range Rover Velar D240 HSE AAABC
magazine might well
be a short, subjective i8 AAAAB 17.9.14 30.8.17
summary of a new car
produced under almost X1 xDrive20d xLine AAAAC 14.10.15 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 AAAAB RENAULT VAUXHALL
any circumstances,
but the Autocar road X2 M35i AAABC 25.9.19 2.10.13
test is different. Specific, rigorous and detailed, it’s
the closest examination we can give of any new model. X3 xDrive20d M Sport AAAAC 17.1.18 SVR AAAAA 15.4.15 Twingo Dynamique AAABC 29.10.14 Corsa 1.2T 100 auto AAABC 22.1.20
It appears over at least eight pages and is close to 50
man-hours in the making every week. X4 M Competition AAACC 13.11.19 LEXUS Zoe Dynamique AAABC 31.7.13 Crossland X 1.2T 130 Elite AAACC 7.6.17

Most of what the road test process entails is X5 xDrive30d M Sport AAAAC 2.1.19 LC 500 Sport+ AAAAC Clio TCe 100 Iconic AAAAB 27.11.19 Astra 1.6 CDTi 136 SRi AAAAC 30.9.15
designed to be strictly repeatable and fair. We NX 300h AAACC
benchmark standing-start and in-gear acceleration at X5M AAAAC 13.5.15 RC F AAACC 18.10.17 Mégane 1.5 dCi Dyn. S Nav AAACC 17.8.16 ST CDTi Biturbo SRi 137 AAAAC 13.4.16
a purpose-built test facility every week. We carry out ES 300h Takumi AAABC 1.10.14
both subjective and objective handling tests on both X7 xDrive M50i M Perf’nce AAAAC 9.9.20 LS 500h Premier AWD AAACC 18.2.15 RS Trophy-R AAAAC 23.10.19 Combo Life 1.5 TD 100 Energy AAABC27.12.18
road and track, on the latter up to and beyond the limit 6.2.19
of grip, so as to fully assess stability, drivability and limit CATERHAM 6.6.18 Grand Scénic dCi 130 Dyn. S Nav AAABC Insignia Grand Sport 2.0D SRi VX-Line
handling appeal. And while benchmark lap times are
sometimes taken, they’re never an end in themselves. Seven 620S AAAAC 25.1.17 AAAAC 3.5.17

We record and publish stopping distances, too, as 9.3.16 Kadjar dCi 115 Dyn. S Nav AAAAC 21.10.15 Insignia Sports Tourer GSI 2.0 Biturbo D
well as taking cabin noise measurements at various
cruising speeds and benchmarking either indicated CHEVROLET LOTUS Koleos dCi 175 4WD Sig. AAACC 20.8.17 AAACC 30.5.18
or brim-to-brim fuel economy. We independently
measure leg room, head room, boot space and certain Corvette StingrayAAAAC Elise Cup 250 AAABC Captur 1.3 TCe 130 S Edition EDC AAABC Grandland X Hybrid4 Ultimate Nav
key exterior vehicle dimensions, and we also weigh Evora S 2+0 AAAAC AAACC
every car we test. 8.10.14 ExigeS AAAAB 29.6.16 18.3.20 VXR8 GTS-R AAAAC 22.4.20
30.3.11 10.1.18
Just as every new car is different, however, the road CITROEN 3.4.13 ROLLS-ROYCE
test has developed to be versatile enough, week by VOLKSWAGEN
week, so as to best assess and reflect the suitability C3 Puretech 110 Flair AAABC 28.12.16 MASERATI Phantom AAAAA 4.4.18
of each test subject to its intended purpose. It now C3 Aircross P’tech 110 Flair AAABC 7.3.18 Ghost AAAAB 13.1.21 Up GTI 1.0 TSI 115 AAAAC 21.3.18
includes modular sections describing in detail the C4 Cactus 1.6 BlueHDi 100 AAACC 16.7.14 Ghibli Diesel AAABC Wraith AAAAB 21.5.14
limit handling of a new car, or its semi-autonomous C5 Aircross BlueHDi 180 AAABC 13.2.19 Levante Diesel AAACC 12.3.14 Dawn AAAAC 1.6.16 Polo 1.0 TSI 95 SE AAAAB 31.1.18
assisted driving technologies or its off-road capability. S Granlusso AAABC 30.11.16 Cullinan Black Badge AAAAC 19.2.20
GTI AAAAC 1.8.18
All of this goes to bringing you the most thorough, 8.5.19
relevant and fair test of a new car we can produce. The CUPRA Golf GTI Clubsport S AAAAB 24.8.16
scores reproduced here are the ones we gave the cars
at the time so they don’t necessarily represent what Ateca 2.0 TSI 4Drive AAABC MAZDA SEAT GTE AAAAC 20.5.15
those same cars might score today were they rejudged Formentor 2.0 TSI VZ2 AAAAB
using current class standards. But you can dig deeper 23.1.19 2 1.5 Skyactiv-G SE AAAAC 1.5 eTSI 150 Style DSG AAAAB 22.7.20
into their attributes by using the magazine publication 3.2.21 3 2.0 Skyactiv-X AAAAC
dates listed here to look up an old test in your own MX-5 1.5 SE-L Nav AAAAB 22.4.15 Ibiza SE Technology 1.0 TSI AAAAB 19.7.17 T-Roc 2.0 TSI SEL 4Motion AAAAB 24.1.18
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hours lost in the many numbers of our road test archive 27.2.13 Ateca 1.6 TDI SE AAAAB 19.10.16 Arteon 2.0 BiTDI 240 AAABC 27.9.17
and to thank you for reading. 22.8.18
Matt Saunders, road test editor SMART Passat 2.0 TDI 190 GT AAAAC 4.2.15

DALLARA McLAREN GTE AAAAC 7.9.16

Stradale AAAAB 570S 3.8 V8 AAAAA Forfour Electric Drive Prime Premium Touran 2.0 TDI 150 SE AAAAC 3.2.16
600LT Spider 3.8 V8 AAAAB
16.10.19 620R 3.8 V8 AAAAC 30.3.16 AABCC 23.8.17 Tiguan 2.0 TDI 150 SE AAAAB 22.6.16
GT 4.0 V8 AAABC 22.5.19
DS 720S 4.0 V8 AAAAA 23.12.20 SKODA Caravelle 2.0 BiTDI Exec. AAAAC 23.12.15
Senna 4.0 V8 AAAAA 27.1.21
P1 AAAAA 24.5.17 Fabia 1.2 TSI 90 SE-L AAAAC Touareg 3.0 TDI R-Line Tech AAABC 8.8.18
10.10.18 Scala 1.5 TSI 150 DSG AAABC
3 BlueHDi 120 AAABC 23.3.16 21.1.15 Grand California 600 AAABC 2.1.20
7.5.14 Octavia 2.0 TDI 150 SE L First Edition 31.7.19
3 Crossback Puretech 155 AAACC 10.7.19 DSG Estate AAAAC VOLVO
2.0 TDI vRS AAAAC 2.9.20
7 Crossback Puretech 225 AAABC 19.9.18 Superb 2.0 TDI SE AAAAB 17.2.21
1.4 TSI iV 218PS SE L AAAAC 9.9.15
FERRARI Karoq 2.0 TDI 150 Scout AAABC 26.2.20 XC40 D4 AWD First Edition AAAAB 7.2.18
Kodiaq 2.0 TDI Edition AAAAC 30.1.19
488 GTB AAAAA MERCEDES-AMG 23.11.16 S60 T8 Polestar En’d AAABC 24.12.19
488 Pista AAAAB
812 Superfast AAAAC 25.5.16 V60 D4 Momentum Pro AAAAC 27.6.18
7.8.19
25.7.18 A-Class A45 S 4Matic+ Plus AAAAB 4.3.20 XC60 D4 AWD R-Design AAABC 5.7.17

C-Class C63 AAAAB 3.6.15 S90 D4 Momentum AAAAC 13.7.16

FIAT C63 S Coupé AAAAB 24.4.19 V90 T6 Recharge R-Design AAAAB 11.11.20

Panda 4x4 Twinair AAAAB CLS 53 4Matic+ AAAAC 17.10.18 SSANGYONG XC90 D5 Momentum AAAAC 17.6.15
500 Abarth 595 AAAAC
Tipo 1.6 Multijet Lounge AABCC 17.4.13 GT S AAAAC 29.7.15 Tivoli XLV ELX auto AAACC WESTFIELD
26.2.14
2.11.16 R AAAAB 10.5.17 14.9.16 Sport 250 AAAAC

GT 4-Door Coupé 63 4Matic+ AAAAB SUBARU 29.11.17

FORD 13.3.19 XV 2.0i SE Lineartronic AAACC 28.2.18 ZENOS
Levorg GT 1.6i Lineartronic AAACC 13.1.16
SLC 43 AAABC 6.7.16 E10 S AAAAB

Fiesta 1.0T Ecoboost AAAAC 9.8.17 GLC 63 S 4Matic+ AAABC 13.6.18 7.10.15

ST-3 1.5 T Ecoboost AAAAB 15.8.18 GLE 53 4Matic+ AAABC 14.10.20

Focus 1.5 Ecoboost 182 AAAAB 20.2.19 MERCEDES-BENZ GREATEST ROAD TESTS OF ALL TIME

ST AAAAC 11.9.19

RS AAAAA 4.5.16 A-Class A200 Sport AAAAC 4.7.18

S-Max 2.0 TDCi Titanium AAAAC 26.8.15 A250e AMG Line Premium AAACC 5.8.20

Mondeo 2.0 TDCi AAAAC 14.1.15 B-Class B180 Sport AAAAC 3.4.19

Mustang 5.0 V8 GT F’back AAAAC 24.2.16 CLA 250 AAACC 21.8.19

Bullitt AAAAC 5.12.18 C-Class C220 Bluetec AAAAC 23.7.14

Ecosport 1.5 TDCi AABCC 3.9.14 E-Class E400 Coupé AAAAC 14.6.17

Puma 1.0T 125 MHEV AAAAB 25.3.20 S-Class S350 Bluetec AAAAA 16.10.13

Kuga 2.5 PHEV ST-Line AAABC 24.6.20 S63 AMG Coupé AAAAC 3.12.14

Ranger Raptor AAAAC 28.8.19 GLB 220d 4Matic AAABC 16.9.20

HONDA GLC 250d AAAAC 10.2.16

G-Class G350d AMG Line AAAAC 17.7.19

E Advance AAABC 26.8.20 GLS 400d AAABC 12.2.20

Jazz 1.5 i-MMD Hybrid EX AAABC 7.10.20 X-Class X250d 4Matic AAABC 20.6.18 SUBARU FORESTER gearbox, the XT performed
2.0 XT capably off road.
Civic 1.5 i-VTEC Turbo AAAAC 19.4.17 MG
TESTED 11.9.02 Occupant space was good,
2.0 Type R GT AAAAB 25.10.17 3 1.5 3Form Sport AAABC boot size competitive and the
5 SW EV Exclusive AAABC The second Forester had an standard spec healthy, but the
Clarity FCV AAAAC 12.7.17 ZS EV Exclusive AAACC 25.12.13 impressive range of talents cabin was rather bland.
25.11.20 that gave it broad appeal,
CR-V 1.5T EX CVT AWDAAABC 7.11.18 4.12.19 uninspiring looks aside. FOR Performance, handling,
build quality
NSX AAAAB 5.10.16 The new body had underpinnings AGAINST Fuel consumption,
from the latest Impreza, beefed anodyne interior
HYUNDAI MINI up to accommodate heavier
loads. Self-levelling suspension FACTFILE
i10 1.2 MPi Premium AAAAC 15.4.20 Mini Cooper S AAAAB 2.4.14 maintained a 190mm ride
Cooper S Works 210 AAAAB 6.12.17 height. Full-time all-wheel drive Price £20,995 Engine 4 cyls horizontally
i20 1.4 SE AAAAC 7.1.14 Clubman Cooper D AAABC 25.11.15 marshalled torque as required opposed, 1994cc, turbocharged, petrol
Convertible Cooper AAAAB 6.4.16 via a viscous centre differential Power 174bhp at 5600rpm Torque
i30 N AAABC 27.12.17 Countryman Cooper D AAABC 22.2.17 and rear limited-slip diff. 181lb ft at 3200rpm 0-60mph 7.9sec
Plug-in Hybrid AAABC 26.7.17 Subaru’s familiar boxer four 0-100mph 25.6sec Standing quarter
ABARTH AUDI 1.4 Premium SE AAABC 13.9.17 took on revised cam profiles. 16.1sec, 84mph Top speed 124mph
Economy 25.3mpg
124 Spider AAAAC Kona Electric 64kWh Premium SE AAAAC Hot hatch-like performance
majored on mid-range punch, WHAT HAPPENED NEXT...
ALFA ROMEO 22.3.17 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S line AAABC 2.10.19 31.10.18 but the low-down torque of
proper off-roaders was lacking. A 208bhp 2457cc boxer turbo
Giulia Quadrifoglio AAAAB 29.3.17 A3 Sportback S3 AAABC 18.11.20 Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi P’m SE AAABC 6.3.19 MITSUBISHI Stopping power was below class arrived in 2004 and the 2.0-litre
Stelvio 2.2D 210 Milano AAABC 3.1.18 average, too. turbo retired a year later. A new,
Quadrifoglio AAAAC 9.1.19 RS3 AAAAC 6.9.17 Nexo AAABC 12.6.19 Eclipse Cross 1.5 First Edition 2WD AAACC Mk3 Forester was launched in
4C Spider AAACC 27.1.16 14.3.18 Light yet feelsome steering Europe in 2008, adding a diesel
A4 S4 TDI AAAAC 18.9.19 JAGUAR allowed precise cornering, while option to the line-up. A fourth-
ALPINA 4.11.20 Outlander PHEV GX4hs AAABC 16.4.14 terrain-friendly soft suspension gen model was produced from
RS4 Avant AAAAC 14.2.18 F-Type V8 S Convertible AAAAC didn’t suffer excessive vertical 2014 to 2018, again with petrol
B3 Touring AAAAA 16.5.18 V6 S Coupé AAAAB rebound. Tyres struggled for and diesel, but the Mk5, from
A5 S5 AAABC 11.1.17 2.0 R-Dynamic Coupé AAAAC 12.6.13 grip under duress, but a well- 2019, ditched diesel, retained
ALPINE 9.10.19 P575 R AWD Coupé AAAAC 11.6.14 balanced chassis yielded only petrol and ushered in a hybrid
24.6.15 A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S line AAABC 8.3.17 XF 2.0 R-Sport AAAAB 22.11.17 MORGAN safe understeer. eBoxer model.
A110 Premiere Edition AAAAA 300 R-S Sportbrake AAABC 29.4.20
23.5.18 A6 40 TDI S line Avant AAAAC 14.11.18 XE 2.0 R-Sport AAAAB 2.12.15 Plus Four AAABC Despite lacking a dual-range
ARIEL 21.9.16 E-Pace D180 AWD SE AAABC 17.4.19 3 Wheeler AAAAA
20.3.13 RS6 Avant Carbon Black AAAAC 11.3.20 F-Pace 2.0d AWD AAAAC 1.7.15 12.8.20
Atom 4 AAAAA 21.11.18 SVR AAAAB 11.4.18 6.6.12
Nomad AAAAA 28.10.20 A7 Sportback 50 TDI Sport AAABC 11.7.18 I-Pace EV400 S AAAAB 11.5.16
24.7.19
ASTON MARTIN A8 L 60 TFSIe Sport quattro AAABC 17.6.20 12.9.18 NISSAN

Vantage V8 AAAAB TT RS AAAAC 7.12.16 Micra 0.9 N-Connecta AAAAC
DB11 Launch Edition AAAAB DIG-T 117 N-Sport AAACC
Rapide S AAAAC E-tron 55 quattro AAAAB 26.6.19 Juke 1.0 DIG-T 117 AAABC 26.4.17
DBS Superleggera AAAAA Qashqai 1.5 dCi 2WD AAAAB 27.3.19
DBX AAAAB Q2 1.4 TFSI Sport AAAAC 9.11.16 X-Trail 1.6 dCi 2WD AAABC 29.1.20
GT-R Recaro AAAAB 19.2.14
SQ2 quattro AAAAC 20.3.19 13.8.14
16.11.16
Q5 2.0 TDI S line AAAAC 15.3.17

SQ5 quattro AAABC 21.6.17 JEEP

Q7 SQ7 4.0 TDI AAAAC 26.10.16 Compass 2.0 M’jet 4x4 L’d AAACC 3.10.18
Renegade 2.0 M’jet 4x4 L’d AAABC28.10.15
Q8 50 TDI S Line AAAAC 26.9.18 Wrangler 2.2 M’Jet-II Ov’d AAAAC 10.4.19 NOBLE

R8 V10 Plus AAAAC 30.12.15 M600 AAAAB

BENTLEY 14.10.09

Continental GT W12 First Edition AAAAB KIA PEUGEOT

2.5.18 Stinger 2.0 T-GDI GT-L S AAABC 25.4.18 208 e-208 Allure Premium AAAAC 6.5.20
15.7.20 Rio 1.0 T-GDI 3 Eco AAABC 1.3.17
Flying Spur W12 AAAAB 18.5.16 Ceed 1.6 CRDi 115 2 AAABC 308 1.6 e-HDi 115 AAAAC 15.1.14
Bentayga W12 AAAAB 29.8.18
508 GT BlueHDi 180 AAAAC 24.10.18

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TESTER’S NOTES

Pumps becoming popular

25 February 1922

Porsche 956 is an AMID ALL THIS fretting about EV
incredible machine chargers, it’s easy to forget that
with a lasting legacy the infrastructure for petrol cars
had to be built from scratch, too.
uite a busy week at work, `
A century ago, when Brits had to
Q so naturally I’ve watched Is there any manufacturer with such buy petrol in cans from places such
In-Car 956 twice after a as garages and chemists, Autocar
friend discovered that it clarity and consistency as Porsche? reported: “Bulk storage of petrol
can be streamed on Amazon Prime. in underground tanks is being
It’s the first time in years I’ve seen a adopted, gradually, as authorities
this sort-of documentary, which is recognise that the system is safe.
basically five-time Le Mans winner Anyway, what I want to talk about consider this to be an outdated
Derek Bell (three wins at the time of isn’t the enjoyment of watching it concept easily replaced by displaying “This has led to the use of petrol
filming in 1983-84) hosting hot laps but how, if you knew a bit about cars a bunch of numerals on a screen. pumps installed specially to supply
of the world’s great race tracks from but hadn’t been told what Bell was But it was conceived and developed measured amounts of fuel to a car,
the inside of his Porsche 956, back driving, it could only be a Porsche. the way it was for a sound reason: some of the pumps being on the
when on-board cameras were novel. Even all these years on, the noise and with a clear pointer (a bright colour kerbside, some in special stations.
So novel, in fact, that when we see some of the visuals are unmistakable. scanning across a black field with
the camera at one point, it’s clearly a white text is a good set-up), it tells “There is no doubt that a great
huge contraption bolted next to Bell, The 956 ran a relatively small- the operator a great deal very quickly. saving of time is effected by
peering through the windscreen like capacity (2.65-litre) flat-six engine, obtaining petrol from a pump.
a courtside camera at Wimbledon turbocharged so that it made around Take a rev counter, fuel gauge,
and looking distinctly like something 630bhp, but the sound is, perhaps speedometer, temperature gauge “The pump is so contrived that
you wouldn’t want to find yourself obviously, like nothing else. or pressure gauge. On a dial’s the amount is recorded on a large
sharing a cabin with during an off. background, you can see the whole dial in plain view of the motorist.”
Regardless, Bell laps exceptionally Then there are the visuals: the range of safe operation, while the
fast, passes plenty of other cars and dials that you can make out as light needle shows you both the current Britain’s first petrol station was
isn’t overtaken by much bar Jacky catches them are simple, round and status and, if it’s moving, the rate of opened in 1919, and there were
Ickx and Stefan Bellof in other 956s clear with black backgrounds, white change within the end parameters. some 7000 in operation by 1923.
that aren’t carrying tens of kilograms fonts and orange needles. Take a look
of camera mounted at head height. inside Porsche’s most recent 911 GT3 A digitised number (even though GET MORE AUTOCAR
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GT3 RS dials: clear and clearly Porsche readout) doesn’t show all of those X
Is there any other manufacturer things, nor show them so easily.
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that you could look at a race car I’m quite pleased, then, that Porsche Taycan the best?
whose design began 40 years ago climbing into a Porsche Taycan, an
and immediately link it to road cars electric car that doesn’t have a rev youtube.com/autocar
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