Autocar

SECOND-HAND SPECIAL

NOUGHTIES AUDI A2
BUT NICE
A cruel glimpse of a future we never got, this
Ready to take the plunge but not yet certain what to supermini will look cool forever. The issue that
buy? By targeting pre-2010 cars, you can get the everyone talks about is that its aluminium body
best of all worlds: value, relative simplicity is expensive to fix if pranged. The diesel engine
and future classic potential. Here are will deliver more than 60mpg on a long jaunt,
20 models James Ruppert says but the perky 1.6-litre petrol is the best all-rounder.
you should consider Prices will continue to follow a gentle upwards
trajectory provided the mileage is reasonable, the
condition is mint and the history is comprehensive.

ONE WE FOUND 2000 1.4 SE, 34k miles, £4900

LOTUS EVORA

The Evora is as close as you’ll come to the
people’s Lotus. Effectively a scaled-up, hard-
topped Elise but with a smidgen of practicality,
the Evora is a scintillating daily proposition, and
you don’t need the hardcore GT430 to have fun
on track. Fit and finish is average and running
costs are above average, but compared with, say,
the Aston Martin DB9, it’s a bargain. It looks
wonderful, you can squeeze a couple of nippers
in the back and it is, of course, amazing to drive.
Early Evoras are becoming financially attractive
now so could be well worth the risk.

ONE WE FOUND 2009 3.5 V6

Launch Edition, 69k miles, £24,995

FORD FOCUS RS

How hot do you want your hatchback? There’s the Focus ST, of course, but the Focus RS feels quite a
bit more special, and it will become even more so as the years roll by. Its whopping wings and gaping
air intakes catch the eye, while that grumbling turbocharged five-pot takes care of your ears. It really
can’t be missed. Making sure that it hasn’t been chipped to infinity or wrapped around a lamp post
are the priorities. Shop carefully to avoid the potential money pits.

ONE WE FOUND 2010 2.5 3dr, 60k miles, £21,995

VAUXHALL INSIGNIA VOLVO V70

The award for the best-value middle-order family Proper estate cars really come in just one flavour:
car goes not to the Ford Mondeo but this. Whether Volvo. And the V70 is the best brickish brute of
you want a saloon or an estate, the sheer number in the bunch. Engines range from hardy petrol and
circulation means that there’s not just choice but diesel four-pots up to the naughtier 3.0-litre T6.
also very attractive prices. There’s a huge range of SE Lux trim offers everything you could want from
engines and trims, topped by the 325bhp V6 VXR, your comfortable load-lugger. If you can find an
which is deserving of consideration as a niche ex-motorway patrol car, you’ll be quids in. V70s
Audi S4 alternative. Every Insignia benefits from often get worked hard, because they can take it,
reasonable parts and servicing costs; just beware and huge mileages are a common sight, so look out
dual-mass flywheel and blocked EGR filter issues. for blowing turbochargers and worn suspension.

ONE WE FOUND 2009 2.8T VXR, 88k miles, £6950 ONE WE FOUND 2009 T6 SE Lux, 123k miles, £6400

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2000s FUTURE CLASSICS ROUND-UP

VOLKSWAGEN POLO DUNE CROSS MINI CLUBMAN ALFA ROMEO 159 SPORTWAGON

This was Volkswagen’s answer to the maligned The best thing about the revived Mini brand has What a handsome thing the 159 estate is, and it’s
Rover Streetwise, and one that was rather better been its niche-busting oddities, and they don’t bigger than its 156 predecessor where it matters.
finished. Of course, there was also the regular Polo, come much more individual than this estate, with It’s generally regarded to be a bit more solid, too,
which is pretty much all the supermini you will its barn-doors tailgate and reverse-hinged offside plus it brings a flat, wide load bay. The standard
ever need and, when looked after, exceptionally door. Just don’t let your rear passengers step out kit list grew in 2009, but Lusso trim has most of
reliable. But the Dune Cross is quirky and brings into traffic. The Cooper S brings hot hatch pace what you need. The Q-Tronic automatic gearbox is
none of the financial implications of ‘proper’ SUV without the hefty premium you might expect. reliable and owners like it; failing water pumps and
ownership. There are just a few niggles, like water The clutch, gearbox and electrics can give trouble, dicky dual-mass flywheels are the major worries.
leaks into the boot, but they’re cheaply rectified. though, so take your time on your test drive.
ONE WE FOUND 2007 2.4 JTDM Lusso,
ONE WE FOUND 2006 1.4 TDI, 105k miles, £1999 ONE WE FOUND 2009 Cooper S, 44k miles, £7690
54k miles, £6750

LEXUS LS

Forget 2030: what if you don’t want to buy
a replacement car until 2130? If so, this is
the way to motor. Lexus limousine owners
may never wake up early on a Sunday for a
B-road blast, but that’s partly because they’re
sleeping soundly, safe in the knowledge that
they could embark on a spur-of-the-moment
transcontinental road trip with no mechanical
concerns – provided, of course, that they shell
out for proper parts and servicing. Dodge the
hybrid models if you don’t want to overcomplicate
that masterful petrol V8. The LS will go down in
history as a contender for the finest car of its era;
it could be the smartest purchase you ever make.

ONE WE FOUND 2009 460 SE, 77k miles, £9500

SAAB 9-5

The last-gasp Saab is still a contemporary design beauty. Complicated but useful technological touches include a swish head-up display
and adaptive headlights, and you can take your pick from petrol and diesel powerplants. However, it is getting harder to find and, unlike
old-school Saabs, is proving resistant to serious depreciation. There isn’t too much to worry about in terms of wear and tear, save for
possibly a failing clutch. When it comes to parts, surely there’s nothing that some 3D printing couldn’t fix…

ONE WE FOUND 2010 2.0 TiD Vector SE, 30k miles, £9995

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HONDA ACCORD PORSCHE 911 AUDI TTS

A comfy, great-value saloon that won’t let you Almost everyone wants a 911; it’s one of those For a sophisticated coupé experience, you can
down? That would be the Accord, my friend. ‘icons’ people bang on about. Yet the entry price depend on the Audi TT. There are differing levels
You can pay through the nose for something isn’t as prohibitive as you might imagine – if you of immersion, from the hard TT RS to the much
prestigious and German, but this hardy Honda filter your searches carefully. In our target range is softer standard car. Somewhere in the middle
won’t need half as much TLC as the years go by. the 996 model, which does have issues, but being is the four-wheel-drive TTS with its punchy
Its cabin may be relatively tight, but it will still careful is the only way to buy a Porsche in any case. 2.0-litre turbo petrol four-pot, lower suspension
seat four adults without too much squeezing. We There are loads of versions to choose from, and and smattering of performance-inspired styling
would avoid the diesel in favour of the rather more the ‘basic’ Carrera seems to do it for most. Upkeep addenda. By all means go for the manual if you
straightforward 2.0-litre petrol. Specs are pretty costs and Porsche-branded consumables will bring like to keep your left arm busy, but the auto is a tad
decent overall; EX gets most of the required toys. a bit of a reality check, and you will want to get very quicker off the line and easier to live with in town.
familiar with the symptoms of IMS bearing failure.
ONE WE FOUND 2010 2.0i VTEC EX, ONE WE FOUND 2009 2.0 TFSI quattro,
ONE WE FOUND 2003 3.6 Targa, 90k miles, £19,499
39k miles, £6950 48k miles, £11,990

TOYOTA LAND CRUISER

Modern SUVs are all well and good if you prioritise practicality over everything else, but a bona fide
4x4 is something different altogether. Most Land Cruisers sip from the black pump, but if you look
hard, you might find a petrol V6. This is the real deal, right up there with the Land Rover Defender
and Mercedes G-Class: if you ever need to call on its awesome ability, you won’t find it wanting.

ONE WE FOUND 2008 3.0 D-4D LC4, 46k miles, £14,790

JAGUAR XJ

A better-value embodiment of classy British
motoring than the XJ you will struggle to find.
Its aluminium body and underpinnings will cost
plenty to fix in the event of a prang, but a spot of
internet browsing will usually land you the parts
you need. Although the V8 is the proper way to
travel, you will find far more diesels to pick – and
probably be glad you did so, given the potential for
30mpg-plus. Don’t expect to take much baggage,
though – boot space isn’t this saloon’s strength.

ONE WE FOUND 2007 2.7 TD Sport, 82k miles, £9795

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2000s FUTURE CLASSICS ROUND-UP

JAGUAR XK CONVERTIBLE

The Jaguar F-Type has yet to enter the realm of accessibility, but fortunately the older XK can
be snatched for a relative song. It’s still very handsome, and the convertible version has a proper
triple-layered roof that stands the test of time. It folds away in about 18 seconds and is far lighter
and less complicated than the folding metal roofs you will find elsewhere. There isn’t acres of
extra boot space as a result, but the dynamic advantage is tangible.

ONE WE FOUND 2009 5.0 V8 Portfolio, 42k miles, £24,995

HONDA S2000

Here’s something that won’t ever get made again:
a high-revving Honda roadster. That’s reason
enough, surely, to track one down? The S2000
has been out of production for a while now, but
its enduring legacy means prices remain high.
Rust is an issue, particularly on coastal-dwelling
examples, and tricky VTEC-related engine
problems can bring big repair bills. The electric
soft top packs away in a rapid 10 seconds, but the
S2000 itself gets to 62mph even quicker, and few
modern convertibles are so objectively handsome.

ONE WE FOUND 2009 2.2 GT, 98k miles, £12,900

NISSAN 370Z

Brutish, big-engined sports cars are rapidly falling out of fashion, so those interested in them need
to hurry while stocks last. The 370Z is even more focused than its acclaimed 350Z forebear – hence
the brace bar behind its front seats – but not at the cost of reliability or usability. Its short wheelbase
and rorty V6 engine deliver the complete hardcore driving experience, and generous kit across the
line-up means that any 370Z will age well. Don’t forget the Roadster for a rapid change of hairstyle.

ONE WE FOUND 2010 3.7 V6 GT, 84k miles, £11,950

VOLVO C30

This is a very classy shopping hatchback that has
aged remarkably well. Underrated when new and
overlooked on the used market, it’s an affordable
and attractive alternative to your common or
garden Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra. There
are cooking 1.6-litre petrols and diesels as well
as middle-order 1.8-litre and 2.0-litre options,
but the slightly bonkers five-cylinder T5 is your
best bet for future classic potential. Cons? Well, it
doesn’t have the biggest boot in the world and its
air-con system can go pop – rather expensively.

ONE WE FOUND 2007 2.5 T5 SE, 53k miles, £6790

VAUXHALL MONARO

The Monaro was arguably the best use of the
griffin badge after it was glued to the Lotus
Carlton, and like that loutish ’loon, it’s not
technically a Vauxhall. This obnoxious Aussie
was imported for just a couple of years and is
worth finding simply for the soundtrack of its
Corvette-derived V8. Unsurprisingly, it’s not cheap
to run, but it can still be considered affordable in
light of same-aged supercars that offer similar
performance. It’s also properly rare, too, so you
won’t meet many warbling the other way.

ONE WE FOUND 2005 5.7 V8, 72k miles, £14,995

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SECOND-HAND SPECIAL

THE GRAND OLD
DUKE OF LONDON

Now you’ve found your next car, you need somewhere
to show it off – and we knowjust the right place.
Felix Page discovers Duke of London,
a hangout for car enthusiasts of all
stripes to indulge in their passion

PHOTOGRAPHY OLGUN KORDAL

hoosing which from the heat of the oven and the dad out around the workshop,

C toppings to have on waft of nduja and consider the and a lot of his customers were
a pizza is always hard,
and arguably nowhere restaurant’s setting. Strangely coming to him and asking for

enough, Santa Maria occupies a advice on what to buy. That’s not

more so than at Duke corner of the first floor of a long- Duke’s first opened its doors seven years ago really his passion, so I stepped
decommissioned 1930s soap up and picked up the slack.”
of London’s temptingly aromatic

in-house pizzeria, Santa Maria. factory, but there’s little here in Just four years later,

Do you keep it simple with a the way of flaking paintwork, he was running the first

margherita? Maybe indulge your leaking pipes and smashed windows. title. Factor in the Italian restaurant, Duke of London dealership

inner Neapolitan with a handful of Negotiate your way around the on-site pub, restoration workshop, alongside his dad’s workshop in Kew

anchovies and olives? It can be an immaculate Renault Clio Williams detailing studio, gym, bike repair Bridge, before relocating barely a

excruciating ordeal, and no matter 2 (one of just 482 right-hand-drive shop and cobbler (that’s right), mile down the road to what was once

how much you end up enjoying every examples) and try not to bump into and Duke of London must really Brentford’s thriving dockland area.

single slice of wood-fired goodness, the tastefully lowered 997.2 Porsche be considered as nothing short of a Today, his headquarters sits slap-

there will always be the niggling 911 Turbo Cabriolet (with 639bhp mecca for the modern petrolhead. bang in the middle of an expansive

doubt that you should have been from its tuned flat six) and you The capital’s automotive equivalent, urban redevelopment project, which

bolder, less obvious; maybe even will see that the choice you must if you like, of an all-inclusive resort on the plus side provides just the

thrown caution to the wind and make is rather more burdensome in Barbados. It’s no surprise, then, right sort of gentrified brutalist

taken a risk with some artichokes. than constructing your perfect to hear that the (surprisingly young) background that appeals to Duke

Whatever you eventually decide, lunch: how could you possibly pick duke himself, Merlin McCormack, of London’s deservedly substantial

it’s important not to rush the decision a favourite car from this collection? has been familiar with the motoring Instagram following but, on the

process because that’s good practice, This is a car dealership like no enthusiast world from a young age. other hand, means it doesn’t have

as it turns out, for what comes next. other. In fact, it would be reductive He recalls: “In 2010, I left school long to get too comfortable before

Tear yourself away, when you can, to bestow on it such a single-track and started helping my mechanic the wrecking ball starts a-swinging.

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Thankfully, this was all part of it was a done deal. “I went through
the plan, and when Duke of London the film, constantly pressing play and
has to evacuate its current site in the pause and printing off still images
next couple of years, it will move into of each shot to get as many pictures
a new facility with space for all of its as possible, and as far as I know it’s
associated businesses and customers’ now true to form,” he says proudly,
cars (up to 120 of them, in fact). So highlighting the grey interior, perfect
what we’re seeing here is really bodywork (with colour-coded door
just a taste of what is to come. frames) and just-right wheel paint.

In many ways, McCormack is The Range Rover admittedly isn’t
the antithesis of what once was the the star of the show here, but it makes
stereotypical (read adenoidal and for a charismatic and suitably flashy
pedantic) exotic car enthusiast. (and no doubt achingly thirsty)
A traditionalist he steadfastly is not. daily runaround. It also helpfully
serves as a pretty good metaphor
You might expect someone with for McCormack’s desire to lead the
such uninhibited access to this transformation of the petrolhead
much priceless metal to travel by sphere into a fun, welcoming and
Lamborghini, Bentley or maybe diverse community.
even the rear seat of a Mercedes-
Benz S-Class, but McCormack’s P38 “We wanted to create something
Range Rover is emblematic of his for us, somewhere that we would
extroverted disposition. You will want to go, a place for like-minded
recognise this car, in fact, if you have collectors and enthusiasts but not
ever seen a poster for the 2004 British necessarily multimillionaires,” he
crime thriller Layer Cake, starring a says. “I’m proud that someone could
youthful, pre-007 Daniel Craig. turn up to one of our events in an
Enzo or LaFerrari and park next to a
McCormack wanted the real thing bloke who has restored his grandad’s
but, as he explains, “the car from the Mini from scratch. And there’s no
film was stolen and written off before pretence, no hierarchy: everyone
they even finished wrapping, and is equal here, and it’s an enjoyable
they never bothered to build another shared passion. It’s not an elite club.”
one”. So when this bright-yellow
example popped up for sale, already And, indeed, a cursory glance (you
halfway to his dream specification, will want to take time for a proper ◊

You would need to
really have your heart set
on a Renault Clio Williams to
choose one these days. Even
less rare Mk2 cars, like the one at
Duke’s, now push £17,000, which
would buy two or three clean
examples of the newer and

more potent Clio 182.

Lots of effort was
put into recreating
Layer Cake Rangie

A dealership with a difference: McCormack’s ‘classic and supercar hub’ is also a workshop and storage facility where guests can eat and drink, keep fit and even mend their bikes
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This was once a soap
factory. No wonder
all the cars gleam…

1963 Ferrari 330
America was our
favourite at Duke’s

Δ gawp, really) of the upper-level He happily leads by example: one A Lamborghini
showroom is enough to ram home of the most recent additions to Duke’s Aventador LP700-4
that diversity. A 2014 Lamborghini own collection is a lowly 1.8-litre Roadster is one of the
Aventador LP700-4 Roadster rubs auto Mk3 Volkswagen Golf, decked priciest cars Duke of London
shoulders with a comparatively out in full British Airways livery has in stock, asking £169,995. A
staid (but none too common) E85 and fresh from conducting exterior charmingly honest Mercedes-
BMW Z4M; a Ferrari California tours of the first Concorde at the Benz 190E parked 10 metres
and a Jaguar XK8 provide radically Brooklands Museum in Surrey. It’s away is the cheapest,
different takes on the V8 drop- a bit of harmless fun, and one that
top cruiser formula; and nestled will no doubt attract more glances up for just £3995.
at the back, behind an enticingly of admiration and adoration on the
solid and remarkably low-mileage high street than a new Audi or Tesla.
Mercedes-Benz 190E, sits a retro
speedboat resplendent in full John But how much further can this
Player Special livery. It’s a veritable market evolve? In just nine years’
smorgasbord of bedroom-poster time, engines will be absent from
material for petrolheads of all means dealerships and, for all but a select
and walks of life, and that’s without few, that date could mark the end
mentioning the two contenders for of the ‘future classic’ – the type of
our star of the show award: an ultra- car that you can buy new and enjoy
rare 1963 Ferrari 330 America and owning as it slowly, gracefully and
a genuine E34 BMW M5 Touring. lucratively cultivates collector status.

It’s a collection that perfectly Electric cars lend themselves less
embodies a shift in demographic readily to cultivating the same sort
among enthusiasts over the past of cult appeal as their fuel-burning
few years. “Across the scene
now, you have people who have
only ever collected Ferraris
now suddenly buying things
like that Clio Williams, because
they wanted one when they
were a kid, and others – maybe
younger – who want a reliable,
40-year-old-plus ULEZ-beater,”
McCormack explains.

1968 Ford Mustang looked absolutely superb forebears. There’s no smell, no leaks
‘Everyone is equal here’: You don’t have to own an ultra-valuable classic or a new Ferrari to be a welcome part of the club at Duke’s to clear up, very little in the way of
routine maintenance that the casual
enthusiast can carry out at home
and, perhaps most poignantly, as
we’re reminded when the straight-
six soundtrack of a Jaguar XK120
starts to thump up from downstairs,
no charismatic noise to savour.

However, ever the opportunist,
McCormack sees a bright future for
Duke of London against a backdrop
of wider automotive uncertainty and
upheaval. “Now that petrol is coming
to an end by way of new cars, it will
ultimately shift demand upwards for
classic stuff,” he reckons. He believes
the ban was inevitable, and although
“new cars don’t do anything” for him,
he recognises that the end of burning
fossils will be “globally beneficial”.

Despite the inevitable knock-on
effect on the second-hand sector in
the years to come, he says: “I’m so

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PETROLHEADS’ LONDON HAUNT INSIGHT

okay with it because it isn’t applicable MORE MOTORING MEETING PLACES
to me. I’m not out there buying a
new car on PCP every two years.” It CAFFEINE AND MACHINE CLASSIC MOTORING HUB BICESTER HERITAGE
will come as no small reassurance to With some of the UK’s best-loved Claimed to be “the ultimate destination This is another ex-RAF base, but it’s
Duke’s target market that, while the driving roads on its doorstep, an for classic motorists”, this former RAF one that serves as much as a symbol
distant thunder of the M4 motorway equally enticing lunch menu and base in the Cotswolds is a haven for fans of British motoring’s future as one of
will eventually fade as ICE cars pleasingly uncontrived car-themed and collectors. Its stock list contains its past. An enormous redevelopment
become the norm, this small corner of decor, this Warwickshire venue is much more eye-wateringly expensive will create Bicester Motion: a publicly
London will stand for some time as a already well-established as one of metal than Duke of London’s but is no accessible hub and showcase for
preserve of petrol-burners of all ages. the best pit stops in the country. Even less diverse. Don’t fancy a 1938 Bugatti British automotive development.
car makers now get in on the action, Type 57 Atalante Coupé? Perhaps you However, the Heritage division will
There’s a good chance that in 10 hosting launches and get-togethers will be tempted by the 1965 TVR Trident continue celebrating older cars with
years’ time, the XK120 might make in its festival-style garden wigwam. prototype or a 1974 BMW 2002 Turbo. its casual Sunday Scramble events.
way for an I-Pace and the 911 could
be swapped for a Taycan, but that
such a venue can be established and
expanded in these testing times
suggests the enthusiast of the future
will be well catered for, irrespective
of their tastes and political leanings.

If the promise of engagement,
character and covetability doesn’t
tempt you into a used or classic car,
perhaps the joys of joining a
like-minded community will. L

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SECOND-HAND SPECIAL

A WORK
OF ART

After buying your perfect car, all it then needs to
do is match your lofty expectations. Max Adams

spends a month in a 1999 Bauhaus-inspired
Audi TT to see if it deserves its status as a

future classic sports car

The Mk1 TT: even
more enduring

than Sir Mo…

ou might think that from paper to show star, then and convenience features that
from show star to production help it pass stringent safety
Y it would be hard to with mercifully few design testing and satiate the modern
find much in common changes. Such faithfulness to consumer’s hunger for gadgets.
between a car and a the designer’s original vision is
very rare in this industry, and On the other hand, it’s this
chair, but the original because the car wasn’t forced relative lack of electrickery
to conform to a corporate and luxury that dates the TT
Audi TT and the outlandish ‘Wassily’ identity (like its successor the most: air conditioning and
had to with its ‘goatee’ grille), leather upholstery are about the
Model B3 are among the best-known it retains a timeless quality that only concessions to luxury you
marks it out as something special. will find in here. You can at least fit
manifestations of Bauhaus design, an aftermarket Bluetooth head unit
I pondered all of this as I spent a for streaming music and, thanks
which is sufficient justification for a month with the Audi heritage fleet’s to a handy aluminium cover, hide
early-1999 example. The first thing it from view to avoid ruining the
few straight comparisons, I reckon. that struck me was quite how small Yet its cockpit is hardly what you minimalist design of the interior.
the original TT is compared with would call cramped. True, the rear It’s this economy of material
If we’re talking about value for the current one. In fact, it’s actually seats are useless for anyone with, usage that brings us back to Marcel
both shorter and narrower than say, a head or a pair of legs, but the Breuer’s 1926 chair and to Bauhaus
money, the car has the chair licked the current Volkswagen Polo. front seats and the steering wheel design in general, because this
have loads of adjustment for you to
comprehensively. In the early get comfortable. In some ways, you
would think it were roomier inside
1990s, an original B3 sold for nearly the first TT than the latest one, such
is the overwhelming nature of the
$31,000, which is more than £40,000 latter’s extra airbags, safety beams

in today’s money. An original TT can

easily be bought for 10% of that – and

it will have four chairs thrown in.

The TT is a Bauhaus-inspired

design that went from pen to paper,

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Mk1 AUDI TT EVALUATION

SUB-£5000
SPORTS CARS

Four-pot engine is themselves overly to pre-dawn 2001 B MW Z3 £2600
pretty potent but Sunday blasts, but in light of Values of BMW’s pretty little
suffers turbo lag today’s synthesised and heavily roadster are only going to
assisted drivetrains, the TT won’t keep rising, but lower-powered
process, this issue was overcome. fail to elicit a smile on the right examples remain within reach of
Yes, sorry, more chair chat, but road, with the right treatment. the casual enthusiast. This later
114bhp 1.9-litre four-cylinder
I bring this up because there’s a It’s quick, too, even in 222bhp car might not set your pulse
similar story surrounding the TT: four-pot 1.8-litre form (there was racing, but it is pleasingly
improvements in how light lenses also a 247bhp 3.2-litre V6), doing rust-free and well presented.
were formed meant far more complex 0-62mph in 6.6sec – similar to
shapes could be achieved. That’s why today’s 2.0-litre Mazda MX-5. 2009 VOLKSWAGEN
the headlights and brake lights curve And the old-school turbo lag SCI ROCCO £3250
with the body shape yet also match heightens engagement by requiring Like the original Audi TT, the
perfectly with the panel gaps of the you to frequently use the six-speed reborn Scirocco is a rebodied
bumpers. Car designers are still at gearbox to keep it in the sweet spot. Volkswagen Golf that performs
it today, thanks to improvements Driving the TT is a refreshingly far less vivaciously than its coupé
in LED technology, which allows manual experience in all senses, and styling would suggest. Even so,
them to create all sorts of lighting when you consider just how anodyne it’s an increasingly handsome
patterns. Had the TT gone with the its successor seemed by comparison, proposition, and this turbo petrol
pricey neon lighting it was originally it’s easier to forgive the blunter car has been mapped to 300bhp.
intended to have, perhaps car lights aspects of its dynamic character.
could be entirely different today. You can get a decent TT for around 2005 MAZDA MX-5 £4495
£2000 – about the same amount as The third-generation MX-5 doesn’t
Another cost-saving measure Audi you need for a reproduction Model rust for fun like its predecessors,
took was to base the TT on the same B3. Really pukka TTs aren’t much so you will find a healthy selection
platform as the Mk4 Volkswagen more, at between £3000 and £4000, in the classifieds, and we would
Golf, which is a big factor in why and given the everyday practicality wager that you could enjoy one for
the coupé remains a safer and more and strong performance the model a good number of years without
predictable proposition than many offers, that’s good value for money. losing too much money.
contemporary sports car rivals. True, Will this famous piece of Bauhaus
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a certain chair? Although it’s not the
most exciting car to drive, I’m sure
it will, as we rapidly near the end of
the line for petrol cars and demand
evaporates for anything that isn’t
‘rugged’ or, at the sporting end of
the spectrum, overtly aggressive. L

movement was about the beauty of Don’t get it twisted:
simplification. The Model B3 took TT’s handling is far
inspiration from the huge club seats more Golf than R8
that you can find in country estates:
these are very material-intensive,
with lots of leather and stuffing to
make them comfortable, whereas
the B3 shuns all of this for a simple
tubular steel frame and strips of
woven eisengarn cloth strung
between them in key places.

Bauhaus thought was also about
celebrating industrial innovations.
With Breuer’s chair, that can be seen
in the frame. Previously, steel tubing
had to have a welded seam, which
would make the tubing too weak to
be bent into complex shapes without
collapsing in on itself. But thanks
to advances in the manufacturing

Damien Smith
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Eight pages of news, insight and opinion from the world of motor racingWalker’s passion for
racing shone through
GETTY IMAGESin every commentary

IN THE BOOTH WITH MURRAY
Witnessing the great man in action confirmed his maestro status

he outpouring of on one unforgettable signature climax, Walker chose to switch from the
occasion. It was the 2007 came in flat chat to proclaim: grand prix to a tennis match
T heartfelt tributes European Grand Prix at the “They’re playing my tune!” at the French Open. Walker
for Murray Nürburgring and Walker Just wonderful – and we was furious. He banged the
Walker, who was called back from all stifled a natural desk in a temper and huffed
died this month aged 97, retirement to sub for BBC instinct to cheer. and puffed, as Swales gave
were both predictable and Radio 5 Live’s regular guy, both barrels to the studio,
entirely justified. He was, who was away on paternity BLOODY TENNIS demanding they be put back
quite simply, one of sport’s leave. An inspired decision. on air. Who cares about
greatest TV commentators, I didn’t need asking twice By happy chance, the race tennis? An F1 thriller was
among a golden generation when producer Jason Swales turned out to be one of utter playing out in front of us
of wonderful voices: David invited me to witness the chaos as a biblical rainstorm and 5 Live’s listeners were
Coleman, Peter Alliss, Peter return, squeezing into left a bunch of cars, including missing out on pure Murray
O’Sullevan, Bill McLaren, the back of the cramped Lewis Hamilton’s McLaren, gold. Beside him, old friend
Ted Lowe, Harry Carpenter commentary booth skating off into the gravel Maurice was crumpled over
and more. Like such peers, behind the great man at Turn 1. Walker was on in stitches. You could have
Walker’s voice somehow and co-commentator the limiter throughout, cut the atmosphere with a
captured the essence of Maurice Hamilton. especially when Markus cricket stump.
his sport. Something to do Winkelhock, in what turned
with the “trousers on fire” The memory still sends out to be his only grand prix, The race passed all too
delivery, as Clive James so a shiver. Just before it was briefly found himself in rapidly and once Walker
memorably put it. time to broadcast, Walker – the lead in a Spyker (what signed off, we erupted in a
But what really made a mere 84 at the time – began today is an Aston Martin). round of applause. The great
Walker special was the man limbering up, stretching his Confusion reigned (or man turned with a sweet
himself. In person, he was shoulders and arms as his should that be rained?), but smile, acknowledged my
just as lovely, enthusiastic, adrenaline began to pump. while the hapless drivers presence with surprise (he’d
friendly and good humoured Swales cued in Fleetwood tiptoed through the puddles, been too focused to notice I
as you hoped he’d be. Mac’s The Chain and as the Walker never lifted – until was there) and immediately
“Superlative”, in fact. More so staccato guitar built to its the studio back in London started to debrief. Bloody
than many racing ‘gods’ he’d tennis. The man was back in
describe as such. The ten- ` his element and it had been a
tenths voice of motorsport privilege to witness.
for ever after? Oh yes. And its The studio switched from the F1
beating heart and soul, too. A FORCE BEYOND F1
to the French Open. Walker was
MAN BEHIND THE MIC Walker’s unlikely, and at
furious. Who cares about tennis? first tense, partnership
I was lucky enough to with chalk-and-cheese
watch him in action a James Hunt is rightly

recalled as the defining crafted TV coverage. It MOTORSPORT
professional relationship of was Walker, along with
his broadcasting life, beside Rider and Tiff Needell, NEWS ROUND-UP
the bonds he formed with who convinced the BBC to
both Nigel Mansell and expand its tin-top broadcasts Teams had to contend
Damon Hill. But while grand as the BTCC transitioned with sandstorm in F1
prix racing was central to his from Group A to Super pre-season testing
years behind the mic, what Touring, and his signature
further endeared Murray to high-octane delivery made Red Bull tops F1
enthusiasts was his absolute all the difference – even if test in Bahrain
commitment to all forms the so-called ‘Murrayisms’
of motorsport – and he were more scripted than his Red Bull set the pace in the sole Alpine A480 is updated Rebellion LMP1 car powered by Gibson V8
treated all racers with equal endearingly accidental F1 Formula 1 pre-season test in
reverence and respect, as gems and bloopers. Bahrain, with Max Verstappen
he would Ayrton Senna, topping the timesheets.
Alain Prost and the like. “We sat in the edit suite for Mercedes-AMG drivers Sir
three days after every race,” Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri
He professed motorcycling recalls Rider. “Murray would Bottas struggled with a few
as his first love, in the come in on the Wednesday technical issues and a lack of
wake of his beloved father to dub it, which would take stability from the rear of their
Graham’s successful career two days. He’d insist on a cars. Rookie Yuki Tsunoda went
on two wheels and his own very nice hotel in London and second fastest for Red Bull’s
early exploits that he wisely would dub it to perfection.” sister team, AlphaTauri.
abandoned to follow the old
man into broadcasting. And Rider describes his old Shaky start for Brands Hatch until 13 June run privateer Leons for
while plummy Raymond friend as “absolutely on Aston Martin F1 team and 27 June respectively Jack Goff, Árón Taylor-Smith,
Baxter was the established the button”, and Murray’s in the hope that easing Glynn Geddie and an as-yet-
BBC voice of motorsport ingrained commercial nous, Aston Martin struggled in its Covid-19-related restrictions unconfirmed fourth driver.
from the 1950s through born from his successful first F1 test at Sakhir, with new will enable fans to attend. The
most of the 1970s, Walker career in advertising, was driver Sebastian Vettel saying season opener will remain Team BMW shows
was more than happy to an added bonus to his he was lacking “hundreds of on 9 May at Thruxton, where new look for 330i
plunge into everything from natural professionalism. laps” of running due to various spectators won’t be allowed.
rallycross to rallysprints, “He’d smuggle stuff past minor issues. The Silverstone- WSR has shown a new look
Formula 3 to the British the BBC,” chuckles Rider. based squad was previously Team Hard unveils for the trio of BMW UK cars it
Touring Car Championship, “For example: ‘Did you ever known as Racing Point. BTCC Cupra Leon will field in this year’s BTCC.
before, during and think you’d see a Volvo pass Four-time champion Colin
throughout his emergence a BMW around Clearways?’ Alpine reveals WEC BTCC stalwart Team Hard has Turkington, Tom Oliphant and
as Baxter’s natural heir We inserted that line when Hypercar contender received the new Cupra Leon new signing Stephen Jelley
when the Beeb finally they were about to lob a that it will run in the series this will race the 330i M saloons,
started showing F1 ton more money into the Alpine has unveiled the A480 year. The squad has previously which are again painted black
full-time from 1978. pot. Less than subtle.” But endurance racer that it will field campaigned the long-defunct but now adorned with BMW M’s
effective, as he always was in the top class – Hypercar – of Volkswagen CC but will now blue, sky-blue and red stripes.
BTCC OWES HIM A DEBT when it came to saying the this year’s World Endurance
right thing (and sometimes Championship. It’s a reworked
Steve Rider, long-time the wrong thing, too). version of the Oreca-built,
friend and BBC Grandstand Gibson-engined R13 LMP1 car
colleague, credits Walker Now if you’ll forgive me, entered by Rebellion last year.
for his significant role in the to borrow one more classic Nicolas Lapierre, André Negrão
BTCC boom of the 1990s that line from the maestro, it’s and Matthieu Vaxivière will race
was fuelled by their perfectly time to stop – because against all-new LMH hybrids
I have a lump in my throat. from Toyota and Scuderia
We visited his home Cameron Glickenhaus.

in 2017 – and naturally

watched a GP together

BTCC delays Brands New-generation
and Snetterton races Cupra Leon will make
BTCC debut this year
British Touring Car
Championship bosses has
pushed back the second and
third rounds of this year’s
calendar at Snetterton and

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BEHIND THE SCENES ESTABLISHED 1895

Porsche contested The crazy gang
F1 in 1961 and 1962,
winning one race 27 November 1996

Might Porsche return to F1? “THIS IS THE hardest,
E-fuel use from 2025 could entice it; VW’s focus on EVs could stop it fastest, most dangerous
Formula Ford race of
Fittingly, for a pursuit In addition, the Volkswagen Porsche will also return prove it can rival Tesla, but the year. Win it and your
based essentially on Group has reportedly been to the World Endurance it’s tough to do that when ICE odds of becoming a
driving in circles, some involved in talks over F1’s next Championship in 2023, cars will make up a significant grand prix driver shorten
motorsport rumours keep set of engine rules. The initial attracted by new rules that portion of its global sales considerably. Come
coming back around. Take plans involve a heavy focus allow it to showcase hybrid for decades to come. In that second and you might as
Porsche and the Volkswagen on the use of e-fuels, and tech at a controlled cost. context, ICE Porsches racing well have stayed at home.
Group considering a Formula 1 Porsche has recently invested in F1, even if they do use green
entry – which, sure enough, heavily in the development of Add in a 911 GT programme fuel, might undermine the “The race, at Brands
is back in the news again, in such synthetic liquids in the and its motorsport activities message more. Hatch, ends a long season
view of new engine rules being belief they could offer a future reflect its road car powertrains of wheel-banging and
introduced in 2025. So could for ICE cars (hello, 911) in a and technology. Being able to Here’s my view: Porsche brings together the cream
it actually happen this time? zero-emissions era. And where showcase e-fuels in F1 would is interested in F1 and has of each year’s young
better to develop e-fuels than complement that. And the relevant tech that it wants to single-seater stars from
Clearly, there has long been the pinnacle of motorsport? cost, previously a deal-breaker show off; letting news of that all over the world for one
an interest in F1 from Porsche. for the firm, should be less interest leak out might put last battle. Scouts from
Given Porsche has had success Porsche boss Oliver Blume of a problem now that F1 has pressure on F1, keen to attract Formula 3, F3000 and
in just about every form of says that “motorsport has introduced budget caps. new manufacturers, to shape F1 teams even show up.
motorsport it has tried, it must always been a development the rules to Porsche’s liking.
rankle that the marque has just laboratory for Porsche”, as It makes perfect sense, then, “And blimey, is it scary
a sole F1 win in its own name. shown by recent history. right? Sure, but I’m still not It is likely to all depend on the to watch. A catastrophic
Especially when it’s an almost- convinced that it’s a done deal. future development of e-fuels, accident seems inevitable
forgotten footnote that it built The 919 Hybrid LMP1 car The Volkswagen Group is fully then. And if it doesn’t happen? several times a lap. Three
the TAG-branded turbo engines was used to develop hybrid focused on BEVs; boss Herbert Well, give it a few years and or four cars often barrel
McLaren used to win the 1984, technology, and Porsche now Diess recently declared that the rumour will probably into a space intended for
1985 and 1986 drivers’ titles. races in Formula E to showcase “e-mobility has won the race”. come back around again… only one and sort it out
and develop BEV technology. It has been going all out to JAMES ATTWOOD once they’re there.

HOW Alpine A521’s MOTORSPORT GREATS “Stewart F1 driver
IT bulbous airbox Jan Magnussen, who
WORKS MARTIN BRUNDLE won in 1993, has a typical
driver’s attitude to the
Modern Formula 1 cars are rarely a thing of beauty, but during Murray Walker and James Hunt Formula Ford Festival:
the recent pre-season testing in Bahrain, Alpine’s new A521 were F1’s greatest double act, ‘A lot of real hungry guys,
came in for a particularly high degree of “body shaming”, but ‘Muddly Talker’ forged a some good moves and
as team boss Marcin Budkowski put it, on social media. The second great partnership late in some stupid moves that
bulbous airbox and engine cover drew uncomplimentary his career when Martin Brundle pay off – I love that.’”
comparisons to mid-1970s Ligiers, especially in that shade joined him in the ITV commentary
of blue. In an era when everything is shrink-wrapped to the booth from 1997 to 2001. As Brundle admits with a hint of In 1996, you wanted to
extreme, the ugly shape stands out. But, as ever in F1, pure an eye-roll, he’s probably better known as a broadcaster be driving for the works
science overcomes aesthetics. today than he ever was as a racer, such is his eloquence and Van Diemen team: it filled
ease behind a mic. But the authority he commands comes the top six in the Zetec
Due to new aerodynamic rules that have cut downforce from years of experience on the track. Brundle never won a class (superior to the older
levels by around 10%, sidepods have become waisted to new Formula 1 grand prix, but then he had a race-winning car in Kent engine from 1993
degrees, and Alpine has figured packaging bulky cooling only one season (the Benetton B192 in 1992), and he notched until it was superseded in
hardware higher up in the airbox is a compromise worth up 158 starts. He was also brilliant in sports cars, leading 2015 by the new Duratec).
making in the interests of airflow. Yes, it raises the centre Jaguar to World Sportscar Championship glory in 1988 and
of gravity, but aero is king by a huge margin in F1 today, far nailing the Le Mans win that his career so deserved in 1990. British Formula Ford
above cumbersome weight. Colin Chapman must be spinning. champion Kristian Kolby
should have won but went
off the track twice. Praise
went instead to Michael
Vergers, who believed he
could win despite starting
19th due to a ride height
infringement. “He was up
to 13th by the end of his
first lap, got a bit held up in
midfield and finally ended
up a scintillating third.”

The winner was British
Formula Ford runner-up
Mark Webber. Wonder
what happened to him?

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“The talent on the grid right
now is at an al-time high”

Ahead of this weekend’s season opener, BBC Radio commentators Jolyon Palmer and
Jack Nicholls tell Kris Culmer why this is the start of a thrilling new era for Formula 1

ormula 1 is tedious these days, right? Renault, while Nicholls is a lifelong motorsport Will the updated cars and new budget cap
obsessive. The two men have known each other
F It’s always just a procession of cars for a decade now, so it’s no surprise that they’re significantly affect any of the teams?
that can’t overtake one another absolutely candid when they sit down (virtually)
miles behind Sir Lewis Hamilton with Autocar to discuss why you should be tuning JP “The changes to the cars are small. Maybe
in his untouchable Mercedes-AMG. in when the 2021 season starts this weekend. Mercedes won’t be able to find that much on the
Actually, popular though that view may be, it’s car and we’ll start the year with a really close
not true. Yes, Britain’s finest cruised to a seventh Can anyone stop Hamilton from winning the title? Verstappen-Hamilton fight, but history tells
title, but last season also gave rise to some fantastic us that they do keep finding things on the car.” ◊
races, shock results and brilliant performances JN “This is the last year of the current rules,
from exciting new talents, and there’s absolutely no and Mercedes-AMG are so far ahead and have
reason why we shouldn’t enjoy more of that in 2021. the best driver again, but you would like to
To make things even better, there are scheduled think that having Sergio Pérez alongside Max
to be six extra races and a much greater variety Verstappen this year will allow Red Bull to
of tracks after last year’s pandemic disruption. challenge a bit more and win a few more races.
This isn’t just our view but also that of Jolyon They were impressive when they won the last
Palmer and Jack Nicholls, who travel the world race of 2020 and are quite bullish – although
covering every grand prix for BBC Radio 5 Live. for four seasons they’ve finished strongly,
Palmer raced in F1 himself in 2016 and 2017 for then not been there at the start of the next.”

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JN “The positive for Red Bull is that some of the JP “I reckon there has never been a better year Aston Martin. He will need to clearly lead Lance
circuits that suit them but weren’t on the calendar for a midfield battle; they’re rolling out champions Stroll: if it’s 50/50, that’s bad news for Vettel’s
last year, due to the pandemic, are planned to in the midfield now. You’ve got Sebastian Vettel at image and legacy. There’s not another multiple
return, such as Monaco and Singapore. And Aston Martin, who were good last year and can be champion who has the same number of question
I would expect them to be closer to Mercedes expected to continue that way. Fernando Alonso marks over his whole career. He’s in a really fast
than they were last year in terms of pure pace. is coming back with Alpine; he’s always going to car, though, so it’s not a bad place to be for him,
Although being closer doesn’t mean you’re close…” be strong, so long as he’s fighting fit. And Daniel and he should be able to lead that team quite well.”
Ricciardo has gone to McLaren, who I think will
JP “That’s a fair point: there was also no Mexico make a big jump, having switched from Renault JN “Yeah, I think Vettel will look a bit magic at
or Brazil, where Red Bull are usually quickest, so to Mercedes power units. I also expect Ferrari to times. I can see him scoring Aston Martin’s first
maybe the picture looked worse than it could have improve a lot: given that they agreed to an engine F1 podium, no trouble at all. So much of it is about
been. And although Pérez isn’t a world-beater, he development freeze from 2022, they must reckon your comparison with your team-mate these days,
will be an upgrade on Alex Albon, so it shouldn’t they can find a load of performance again.” so that’s where Vettel can seem invigorated, and
be so easy for Mercedes to just pincer Verstappen.” that can spiral in a positive way for him.”

Will Aston Martin and McLaren fight for wins again, Can Vettel recapture his old strong form? Some Can Fernando Alonso make a similarly exciting

following their strong 2020 seasons? people were even suggesting he should retire… return at the age of 39 after two seasons out?

JN “It’s going to be Aston Martin [formerly Racing JP “Vettel knew before the start of last season that JN “I’m fascinated to see what Alonso is going to
Point], McLaren and Alpine [formerly Renault] he would be leaving Ferrari, plus Charles Leclerc do, because he’s one of those drivers who is never
battling over that third place again. And there are was fundamentally faster than him from pretty doubted. Vettel has been questioned almost his
huge question marks over Ferrari as well, because much the word go. It probably just all snowballed whole career, but has anyone ever really questioned
last year was such a disaster [it scored no wins and into a really bad relationship with the team and Alonso’s ability? Everybody is assuming he will be
came sixth in the teams’ championship] that you loss of motivation. I bet he has had a really hard the fastest driver ever. Part of me thinks he has no
would think they have to come back reinvigorated.” winter trying to get his feet under the table at chance, but then look at Hamilton, who’s 36.”

Hamilton looks nailed on
to become the first driver
ever to win 100 grands prix

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Ferrari is aiming to bounce
back from a torrid 2020

JP “Alonso has always been unbelievable A JAM-PACKED CALENDAR
at the wheel of an F1 car, but I agree. After a
couple of years out, at the age of 39 and having So long as Covid-19 doesn’t intervene again, F1
just had a scary bicycle crash that resulted in a will host a record 23 grands prix this year, mixing
significant injury, he’s got to come back in and classic tracks with modern ones and introducing
be fighting fit. There’s a chance that he won’t two new events. Here are the dates for your diary.
quite be at the peak we’re all expecting, because
Red Bull looks strong; he was at just such a high level for so long. But Sakhir, Bahrain 28 March
Russell should shine then his work rate at the factory and testing the Imola, Italy 18 April
for Williams old car was unbelievable last year. And I know Portimão, Portugal 2 May
that just having the character of Alonso around Barcelona, Spain 9 May
ALL CHANGE FOR 2022 again will be great for the guys at Alpine.” Monte Carlo, Monaco 23 May
Baku, Azerbaijan 6 June
This season represents something of a holding How about the other major driver changes: Carlos Montreal, Canada 13 June
pattern, with the 2020 cars updated rather Le Castellet, France 27 June
than replaced like usual in order to save the Sainz to Ferrari and Daniel Ricciardo to McLaren? Spielberg, Austria 4 July
teams money during the pandemic. The new Silverstone, Great Britain 18 July
rules will instead come in for 2022, and these JN “This year is going to be the first proper gauge Mogyoród, Hungary 1 August
are generating much excitement because the of the McLaren duo of the past two years [Sainz Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
aerodynamic philosophy is being developed and Lando Norris], as they’re going up against Zandvoort, Netherlands 29 August
with a focus on enabling the cars to follow two of the top four drivers on the grid. If Sainz can Monza, Italy 5 September
each other closely and thus promote better match Leclerc, he will be doing an unbelievable Sochi, Russia 12 September
racing. Starting over should also change the job. Ricciardo is an even stronger driver, so Marina Bay, Singapore 26 September
pecking order, so there’s a strong chance McLaren did well in that deal; that one tough year Suzuka, Japan
that Hamilton’s hegemony will soon be [2018] against Verstappen [at Red Bull] seemed Austin, US 3 October
challenged. F1’s attempt to level the playing to knock the stuffing out of his image, but his Mexico City, Mexico 10 October
field also extends off-track, where there will be performances are still right up at the top.” São Paulo, Brazil 24 October
a budget cap for teams, fairer distribution of Melbourne, Australia 31 October
prize money and weighted time allowances Michael Schumacher’s son, Mick, will make his F1 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 7 November
for wind-tunnel testing, giving the slower Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi 21 November
teams a better chance to make up lost ground. debut with Haas this year. Can he make an impact? 5 December
12 December
JP “I fear for him. He had a good season last year
in Formula 2, but the whole environment that F1 will race at Zandvoort
he’s joining is set up to be a really tough year: he’s for first time since 1985
alongside another rookie in probably the slowest after significant update
car on the gird. He won the F2 title, so absolutely
he deserves a shot in F1, but he hasn’t had the
Leclerc, Russell or Norris-style panache in the
junior series, and there’s no benchmark for him.”

JN “The only impact that he can make is to out-
qualify [team-mate] Nikita Mazepin and finish
ahead of him every single race, much like Russell
did against Robert Kubica in 2019 – but then
Kubica was a race winner, so he had a bit of clout.”

JP “Russell is the perfect example of what you
need to do to look good, because he’s highly rated
even though he’s at the back and hadn’t scored a
point until he got that one-off drive for Mercedes
[in the Sakhir Grand Prix at the end of last year].
Everyone could see the potential in him through
great qualifying laps and good moments.”

How do you feel about the proposal to hold qualifying mind changing the qualifying format, but this
would take away that Sunday feeling. And dishing
on Friday and then have a Saturday sprint race before out points for it would just confuse matters.”

three of the grands prix this season? JN “It’s trying to solve a problem that we’re
already in the process of solving with the new rules
JP “I don’t like it. It’s gimmicky, and is the problem for 2022 and the budget cap, so why don’t they wait
it’s trying to fix even there? We had some great and see what happens? If then F1 is still broken,
races last year – trying to pick a top three or top maybe they will need to look at other elements.” ◊
five was as hard as it has ever been – yet F1 is
trying desperately to spice up the action. I don’t

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2021 TEAMS
AND DRIVERS

MERCEDES-AMG

Sir Lewis Valtteri
Hamilton Bottas

RED BULL-HONDA

Max Sergio Vettel could reignite career with new Aston Martin team
Verstappen Pérez
Does this year’s 23-race calendar look exciting?
McLAREN-MERCEDES
JN “Portimão is a really cool circuit, and the racing
Daniel Lando was great there last year. It will be interesting if we
Ricciardo Norris get good weather, because the cold surface played
a major role. As for the new track in Saudi Arabia,
ASTON MARTIN-MERCEDES it’s hard to go wrong with a street circuit. It will
be something fun, new and different, and that
Sebastian Lance was the thing with last year’s ‘new’ tracks: were
Vettel Stroll they great, or were they just something fun and
new and different? It was a mixture of both.”
ALPINE- RENAULT
JP “This time last year, I would have been pretty
Fernando Esteban negative about the return of Zandvoort, because
Alonso Ocon in theory it’s difficult to follow and to pass there;
but having seen the surprise races at other tracks
FERRARI last year, I’m a bit more excited about it. It’s a fast,
flowing track, and all who drive there enjoy it.”
Charles Carlos
Leclerc Sainz Jr Has Hamilton signed only a one-year contract with

A L P H ATAU R I - H O N DA Mercedes to win a record eighth title and then retire?

JP “The timing of the one-year deal is fascinating
for several reasons. Firstly, Hamilton is on seven
titles and is the huge favourite to win again; you
can’t go through on goal, dribble around the keeper
and then not stick the ball in the net. Secondly, it’s
good PR for Mercedes that the greatest driver ever
is winning there and great for the team as a whole
that Hamilton has become the greatest pretty
much entirely in a Mercedes. But Russell should
be in a Mercedes car in 2022, and then life would
become a bit tougher for Hamilton, even if he is the
greatest of all time. At some point, all the greats get
beaten by the next generation coming through.”

Is Russell a future F1 champion, then?

JP “He can be. What impresses me about him is
he clearly has pace, but also his mindset is really
strong. He had one weekend in a Mercedes, and it

Pierre Yuki
Gasly Tsunoda

ALFA ROMEO -FERRARI

Kimi Antonio
Räikkönen Giovinazzi

HAAS-FERRARI

Mick Nikita
Schumacher Mazepin

WILLIAMS-MERCEDES

George Nicholas New Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has said that enabling fans to visit the tracks is one of his key objectives for 2021
Russell Latifi

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This young
generation is full
of possible
champions

a

wasn’t only that he outfought Valtteri Bottas in Michael Schumacher’s son will make F1 debut with Haas going to lay out a lot of the plots that we’re
Bottas’s car; it was also the way he thought about going to see play out over the next few years.
working through the weekend, and how he got Nelson Piquet, Alain Prost and Nigel Mansell all It’s the prequel to some great F1 racing when
straight to business with Hamilton’s crew and racing each other at the front.” the new rules come in. Yes, Mercedes will be
dialling in the car how he wanted it.” at the front and it will probably be Hamilton
JP “You would be hard pushed to ever find a winning the title, but the amount we’re going
JN “For me, Russell is undoubtedly a future year in F1 history when there were so many teams to learn will be astonishing. There are so
champion – but will he actually win the title? headlined by an outstanding driver. The talent on many huge stories, if not necessarily the
Verstappen is a future champion too, but will the grid right now is probably at an all-time high.” competition for the title.”
he ever be in a championship-winning car,
despite being one of the best drivers out there?” Why should we sit and watch the 2021 F1 season? JP “Yes, it’s that. There has never been
a better F1 grid for talent, and if everyone
JP “And at the same time, Leclerc is a future JN “Listen to it, don’t watch it! This season is can at least close up to Mercedes and Red Bull,
champion. He’s so quick. We saw that in 2019, we’re going to have some cracking races,
when he had the tools; yes, he made a few mistakes, hopefully with Alonso dicing it with the
but it was his first year at Ferrari. If he gets a sniff big boys again. You will have a brilliant
of a title, he can be there. This young generation is midfield battle, and hopefully sometimes
full of possible champions, which is very exciting.” they can get in among it at the sharp end.
“I’m confident that Hamilton will become the
JN “Yes, I think this is one of the strongest eras champion again, but along the way there will
of racing drivers for a while, actually. If the field be a lot of interest and some cracking races.” L
were closer, it would be like the 1980s period of
having the absolute greats of Ayrton Senna,

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Execution is key LETTER OF THE WEEK

Another week, another Jaguar Land Priced out of a love affair WIN MIB3 system doesn’t like UK postcodes
Rover survival strategy (News, 24
February). I wonder if this time the Letter of the week Update is downgrade
company has learned that the quality
of execution is every bit as important wins this ValetPRO Autocar has given the Skoda Karoq
as the strategy. There was actually very favourable publicity, and as a
quite a lot right in the previous I can well remember admiring those special exterior protection result I exchanged my Volkswagen
strategy, but so much was thrown curves of the XJ, XJS and E-Type in the 1970s; my and maintenance kit Golf SV for a new one last autumn.
away in muddled model policy, poor dentist even had a Primrose Yellow Series 3 with However, as with other recent Seat,
design and quality in too many areas, worth £48 Skoda and Volkswagen models, the
weak promotion and very patchy Karoq is now fitted with the MIB3
aftersales service. The best strategy four tailpipes and that mystical V12 badge. Jaguars: infotainment system, which many
in the world won’t get the desired owners are finding to be a disaster.
results if implementation doesn’t how could a young lad not fall in love? I can also
deliver to the required standards. In my Karoq, the system can
distinctly remember my dad telling me that we receive updates online only, and
David Dunbar its internet radio is available only
Via email would never have enough money to drive one. if you pay for a monthly data plan –
a fact I can’t find mentioned in any
Are you sure? So, with a lifetime passion for the brand, of Skoda’s marketing publications.

JLR boss Thierry Bolloré’s bold I read with some concern about new Jaguar You can no longer update the sat-
‘Reimagination’ of the company nav maps by downloading the new
won high praise from Autocar, Land Rover CEO Thierry Bolloré getting his file and installing it on an SD card;
but I read the plans for Jaguar with the system has only USB-C inputs,
increasing trepidation. Electric-only Reimagine strategy under way. But it’s not the which can’t be used to update maps.
is a good plan for a small-volume
manufacturer with some success in inevitable electrification that concerns me, even Another thing you can no longer
this area, but there will be no saloons, add from an SD card is radio station
no SUVs and no sports cars, so what though I’m sure this will be at least a further decade logos; many of these are missing in
exactly is Jaguar going to make? And my Karoq, so now I must put up with
the plan to rival Bentley and Aston of cul-de-sac engineering for the whole European an unsightly mix of logos and text.
Martin has no credibility from a firm
currently struggling with its image car industry (Bolloré has rightly, in my view, said that hydrogen will The sat-nav system itself is far from
against BMW and Mercedes-Benz user-friendly. It’s unable to navigate
and still too often equated with the be the future); it’s the fact that Jaguar will be positioned to compete with properly to a UK postcode, reporting
X-Type, S-Type and older drivers. them to be ‘off-road’, and you can no
the likes of Aston Martin and Bentley – a totally different market sector. longer easily pick from three routes
I wish Jaguar nothing but success, (shortest, most economic or fastest),
having owned its cars for more than I count myself very fortunate to have two of Ian Callum’s finest on rather just see them plotted on a map.
half of the past 20 years. I agree
with Bolloré on the merits of the my driveway, and while perhaps we already knew that my gorgeous Previously, you could look for
remarkable I-Pace that I too am listed points of interest near your
now driving, but it’s expensive and F-Type was nearing the end of production, I was genuinely expecting to destination, but now you can only
struggling for sales. As Jaguar rushes do this for POIs within around 20
upmarket, he should remember that be able to buy its replacement. It’s disappointing that I’m now likely to to 30 miles of your current location.
even the feted E-Type was ‘cheap’.
be excluded from the next generation of Jaguars by their inevitably far
Paul Sparks
Sherborne, Dorset higher prices. It’s surely a very bold – or perhaps foolhardy – strategy

Give me a brake to alienate a large chunk of your existing hard-won customer base.

Mark Pollard’s interesting letter It looks like I’m going to be having a very similar conversation with
about EV braking (Your Views, 10
February) didn’t entirely line up with my son in around 2025, apparently.
the behaviour of my Peugeot e-2008.
Ian Russell
I live atop a hill and charge the car
overnight. It typically tells me it has Barnet
300km range, but this goes up and
down somewhat with the ambient temperature. Then on leaving home at which point the brake pedal is
and descending hills, there’s no needed again to stop the car creeping
Jaguar I-Pace: excellent but expensive regenerative braking, so I have to use forward in the manner of most other
the friction brakes. Presumably this two-pedal cars with drive engaged.
68 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 24 MARCH 2021 is because there’s nowhere to put the
surplus energy, with a fully charged I guess these behaviours are
battery. Not until the range has fallen common to other EVs, take a little
to around 260km on the meter does getting used to and necessitate the
the regenerative braking become quite frequent use of the friction
available, and this takes place after brakes, although, as Mark indicated,
about 10km has been travelled. Then their wear will be greatly reduced as
I have one-pedal driving, which is a result of the regenerative braking.
great until I have to stop completely,
Anthony Lunt

Saint-Pons-de-Mauchiens, France

And the printed owner’s manual GREAT REASONS TO BUY LETTERS
inside the car barely mentions the
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of BMW Minis – and in-depth look at these Road testers Simon Davis, Richard Lane
In 2017, I bought a Tesla Model X. My controversial roads
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How timely and how true: I’m trying EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS
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OUR CARS
FEATURED THIS WEEK

BMW 420d DS 3 CROSSBACK MERCEDES-BENZ EQC SEAT LEON SUZUKI ACROSS VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

DS 3 CROSSBACK E-TENSE

For our first taste of pay-as-you-go motoring, we sample a swish compact crossover

FIRST REPORT (although not punctures). All cars through your web browser and takes SECOND OPINION
have a forward-facing dashcam, too. less than 10 minutes. It can then
WHY WE’RE RUNNING IT take up to two days for a human to The DS 3 has so many
Unlike with a traditional contract authenticate your account, but after little quirks, contrivances
To see if app-based subscription hire agreement, there’s no need to pay that, you’re good to go: pick a car, and curiosities, from the
a deposit and the minimum contract say when you want it and sign your switchgear design and layout, to the
services can replace ownership length is just one month. There’s also contract. You’re kept informed via look of the instruments. It will be
no registration paperwork to worry email at every step up to delivery day. fascinating to watch whether Tom
as the future of motoring about, and while mileage is limited Pre-pandemic, there was a collection ends up liking the car for its various
to 1000 miles per month, you can pay service, but paying £50 for home points of difference, gets so used to
t’s not just Netflix, more if you want to drive farther. delivery is now the way to go. them that they become invisible or is
simply driven to distraction by them.
I Spotify and Amazon The sign-up process, which asks When the car arrives, you check After a few days with one last year,
Prime any more. You for your driving licence and credit it over for any damage and accept I ended up in camp number three,
can get a subscription card details, as well as a picture of delivery digitally, much like you I must say, but greater familiarity
service for just about anything, you holding your licence, is done would do with any lease car. From might be all it takes. MS
from flowers and coffee pods to then on, everything is done through
bacon and crates of beer. You’ll need an app, not a key, to enter Onto’s smartphone app. You don’t and even premium models like the
Can we now add cars to that even get a car key; the app unlocks Tesla Model S, Jaguar I-Pace and
growing list? I’m hoping to find out the doors. It also records where Audi E-tron, the latter setting you
over the next few months with Onto, you’re parked, how much charge is back a significant £1299 per month.
the UK’s first subscription car service remaining and how many miles you
to offer an entirely electric line-up. have left until the end of the month. We opted to start the test with a DS
Onto is an all-in-one offering, with 3 Crossback E-Tense, for which Onto
a single monthly payment covering The fleet includes superminis like charges £529 per month. Leasing one
the hire cost of the car, along with the Renault Zoe, which can be had would have cost us around £4000
fully comprehensive insurance, 24/7 from £339 per month, family cars
roadside assistance, servicing, Polar such as the Hyundai Kona Electric
Plus and Shell Recharge charging
memberships, plus tyre wear and tear

70 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 24 MARCH 2021

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

It has more in common with its distant
Porsche 911 relation than you might think

Ontofrpereo,memisiesssiao‘nhsa-sfsrelee-’ ` MILEAGE 687 rev counter and clock with a digital
experience infotainment and driver info display.
The French interior WHY WE’RE RUNNING IT
upfront, then £375 a month for three Styling aside, the Golf’s heritage
years directly from the manufacturer. will take some To find out if the Mk8 Golf remains the isn’t rooted in retro-themed features
Does that represent good value for but in how it harnesses modern tech
those who don’t want to be tied into getting used to, but world’s most rounded family hatchback to deliver a reassuringly confident,
a multi-year agreement? We have comforting and very Golf drive.
two months to find out before we the powertrain feels he cars pictured below
swap it for a different model to try That’s reflected particularly by
out the handover process. punchier than the T are the twin titans of the our Golf’s eTSI powertrain, whose
Volkswagen Group, two mild-hybrid set-up adds a layer of
On delivery day, the driver’s Covid Renault Zoe’s machines that are both refinement and efficiency to the
discipline was spot on. The app’s foundation and figurehead of their combustion engine. The electric
functions were explained from two a respective brands. And the Porsche power from the 48V ISG is used to
metres away, as was the fact that all 911 and Volkswagen Golf face the boost torque at lower speeds, while
doors need to be shut before the car’s First impressions of the car? The same challenge of staying true to the system offers engine-off coasting
start button will work. Will whipping seating position is a big improvement their rich heritage while remaining or can automatically deactivate two
out my phone and opening an app to on that of the Zoe I ran recently, relevant in the modern world. of the 1.5-litre engine’s four cylinders
lock the doors become an annoyance? being much more low-slung and I staged a brief reunion of these two to improve fuel economy.
I’m not sure, but I already appreciate reclined, but the undeniably French extended family members recently
not having to remember to pocket a interior will take some getting used when I drove my Golf long-termer In practice, the system is barely
key every time I leave the house. to. Why the window switches are to Porsche GB headquarters to collect noticeable, making an already quiet
found in the centre console and the a 911 Targa 4S for a review. No, this unit even calmer. It’s hard to tell when
This is our first opportunity to wing-mirror adjustment set into the won’t be an impromptu comparison: the car is using two cylinders or EV
spend some extended time with dashboard is something of a mystery. you really can’t compare the two. power, so to see what was happening
Stellantis’s premium compact Suffice to say that, while obeying I delved through the myriad options
crossover, which shares a platform The powertrain also feels punchier speed limits, you won’t reach your on the digital dashboard and found
and electric powertrain with the than the Zoe’s, despite the similar destination any faster in the 911, the fuel economy display, which
Peugeot e-2008 and Vauxhall output. I see most of my time being but you’ll do so in a bit comfort helpfully notes when the Golf is
Mokka-e. The 3 Crossback E-Tense spent in Sport mode, where throttle while using more fuel, making in two-cylinder or coasting mode.
has the same 50kWh battery and response is that bit more immediate. more noise and – especially in
136bhp motor powering the front limited-run Heritage Edition Regardless, the result was a
axle, which should be good for up Happily, there’s a Chargemaster trim – turning a lot more heads. quiet, efficient powertrain capable
to 198 miles of range or 0-62mph in rapid charger 10 minutes from home: Still, some motorway mileage in of cruising at motorway speed
8.7sec – although seeing both in the with the £7.85-a-month subscription both cars did make me appreciate the without ever feeling really stressed.
span of a single charge is unlikely. and cost of electricity used included subtle, modern refinement the Golf In other words, it’s modern tech
in Onto’s subscription, some maths offers. The 911 balances heritage and applied to classic Golf elements to
Ours is the top-end Ultra Prestige will be needed to work out savings modernity by mixing classic design deliver a reassuringly familiar yet
version, which includes uprated 18in over the course of my stewardship. traits with modern elements, such contemporary drive.
alloy wheels, matrix LED headlights, TOM MORGAN as the combination of its analogue
a reversing camera and an advanced The Golf might not turn quite as
safety pack as standard, plus some TEST DATA LOVE IT many heads as this retro 911, but in
optional extras, but we weren’t given its own way, it’s just as successful a
any choice in the matter: customers DS 3 CROSSBACK E-TENSE HOLD STEADY blend of classic and modern.
get what the company has in stock. ULTRA PRESTIGE JAMES ATTWOOD
The auto handbrake and engine
Price new £38,600 Price as tested TEST DATA
£529 per month Options Artense Grey stop/start both function superbly.
metallic paint £550, Perla Nera Black roof VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
£200, Art Black Basalt nappa leather seats Sounds simple, but it’s rare to find
£950, Premium safety pack £550, head-up 1.5 eTSI LIFE DSG
them working so well in practice.
display £300, wireless charging Price new £26,455 Price as tested £33,830
for smartphone £200 Faults None LOATHE IT
Expenses None Range 200 miles (WLTP) Faults None Expenses None
LANE KEEPING WARNING
OWN ONE? SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE Economy 41.2mpg Last seen 3.3.21
[email protected] Overly cautious lane alert has been
OWN ONE? SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE
a bugbear on our Skoda Octavia, [email protected]

and the closely related Golf has State-of-the-art

similar spatial-awareness issues. duo remain true

to their roots

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Mercedes-Benz EQC

MILEAGE 2671 LAST SEEN 10.3.21

SEAT LEON The electric EQC is based heavily
on the conventionally powered GLC
but, due to its slightly more sloping
roofline, is in theory slightly less
practical. However, six months in,
and with two tall pre-teen/teenaged
kids, I’ve yet to encounter a journey
on which it can’t carry us and all
we have in total comfort. Frankly,
it makes me wonder why anyone
needs anything bigger. JH

We’ve swapped our no-frills 1.0 TSI hatchback for a posh 1.5 TSI

MILEAGE 625 wipers, wireless phone charger, BMW 420d Coupé
ambient interior lighting, electric
WHY WE’RE RUNNING IT adjustment for the driver’s seat, MILEAGE 1697 LAST SEEN 10.3.21
manual height adjustment for
To find out which end of this dynamic Infotainment is shared with Mk8 VW Golf the front passenger seat and Sadly, our time with the 420d Coupé
family hatch’s spectrum best suits it adjustable lumbar support for is nearly up, so I gave it a final spruce
There’s an impressive variety of both that are added by the FR and wash before it heads back to
astures new have greeted powertrains available in the Leon, and FR Sport trims below. It’s BMW. I’m genuinely going to miss its
you see – the others being a mild- hard to argue with Seat’s claim ability to comfortably eat up miles:
P Lawrence Allan, so the hybrid version of the 1.0 TSI; a 113bhp that it “oozes class”, regardless something I was able to enjoy all too
task of comparing the 2.0-litre diesel; and a 1.4 TSI petrol- of how much that verb makes rarely while it was with us. Despite all
two ends of the new electric plug-in hybrid with 201bhp me shudder. the talk of electric cars, the smooth
Seat Leon range has fallen to me. and a 40-mile electric-only range. For the record, range-topping four-cylinder diesel still takes some
I had a week driving his Leon, Xcellence Lux trim adds leather beating for effortless schleps. PW
a Mystery Blue hatchback in SE You can order a dual-clutch seats, hands-free tailgate opening,
Dynamic trim (the second rung up automatic gearbox, but my Leon high-beam assistance and adaptive Suzuki Across
a ladder of six) and with the 108bhp has a six-speed manual, which I’m cruise control. Honestly, I’m happy
1.0-litre four-pot turbo petrol engine, very happy about. How lovely it is to to miss out on those first three things MILEAGE 5130 LAST SEEN 10.3.21
before a posher model took its place. use: it reminds me more of the Mazda and delighted to avoid the last one.
“I bet you’ll get a bit of a shock MX-5’s, with its gratifyingly precise Has the Leon made a good first I lent the Across to the road testers
when you put your foot down for action, than the numb, wobbly, cube- impression, then? Hmm. ‘Mixed’ for a few days so that they could
the first time and nothing happens,” topped lever in my old Peugeot 2008. would be the best descriptor. At least assess its performance at Millbrook.
Allan joked as I stepped out of my my bad feelings come from a single I wasn’t entirely surprised to hear
torque-crazy electric car, but even The 1.0 TSI Leon was satisfying to source: the infotainment. To my that they really quite liked the
this most basic of Leon powertrains drive, and it has been the same story chagrin, the first thing I noticed was no-nonsense way it goes about
didn’t really feel underpowered for with the 1.5 TSI; that sweet gearbox, the lack of dashboard buttons and, its business: it’s a decent plug-in
what would be a family runaround. the modest engine, keen chassis and worse still, the touch-sensitive sliders hybrid, this. That said, they were less
Unless you’re the kind of person taut steering combine to make this an for the temperature and volume that impressed with the mess I had left
who is always in a hurry. I was one enjoyable car with which to exploit had so irritated me in the new Golf, for them inside. Sorry, guys. OK
of those people back when I had a inviting country roads. The Leon is beneath the same 10.0in touchscreen.
life, so I must confess that the extra positioned as the more exciting sister My fingers are crossed in the hope
28bhp of my new Desire Red 1.5-litre of the Volkswagen Golf, and it shows. that an extended period can change
turbo petrol Leon was welcome. my first impression of this being
If buying for myself, I might even This Leon is in Xcellence trim, the old Leon – of which I was a big
have been tempted by the additional which Seat calls “the indulgent fan – made better to drive and more
20bhp offered for £770. one”. Indeed, it’s enhanced with a efficient but with an inferior interior.
reversing camera and keyless entry
LOVE IT and start in addition to the full- KRIS CULMER
LED lights, scrolling indicators,
FAM I LY CAR FU N four selectable driving modes, TEST DATA
‘microsuede’ upholstery, tri-zone
Running an electric SUV, I forgot climate control, seat heating, heated SEAT LEON 1.5 TSI
how fun a family car can be. The leather steering wheel, rain-sensing
Leon’s engine, gearbox, steering 130 XCELLENCE
and chassis make a great team.
Price £26,625 Price as tested £26,625
LOATHE IT
Faults None Expenses None
TEMPERATURE SLIDERS
Economy 37.7mpg Last seen 17.2.21
Why can’t I have a dial to adjust the
temperature? One to, you know, OWN ONE? SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE

use reliably in the dark and without [email protected]
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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

New hatchback
money will also get
you an early Series 2

BARGAIN BARNSTORMERS

You can take these old workhorses anywhere (but Chelsea)

WTEBWHOAIHSULAMGWTHOETSETK he fraternity of used you want. So I’m trying to swerve a sticks, plus a recently fitted front
Green Goddess fire engine at £8495 bumper. Essentially that’s modern
MAZDA MX-5 T car owners is a very and am heavily tempted by the hatchback money, except this will
This 2003-reg MX-5 needs some strong one, especially wonderful oddity that is an Austin be fun and really useful. Plus it’s a
chassis welding and thus has no when an enthusiast Champ for £14,995. Anyway, we’re soft-top. Cheaper than one of those
MOT, so why are we tempted? motor is thrown into the mix. So it here to look at Land Rovers. Lightweights, too.
Because at £700 it would make was a wonderful surprise to find a
a cheap donor for a Tipo 184, the Lightweight Land Rover on my drive. For £14,995, what about a Series It’s hard for me to tear myself away
pretty, just-launched, self-build It was piloted by Jonathan, who 2a, which is a historic vehicle with from Brown’s, which was also selling
Alfa Romeo 158 Alfetta grand had popped by weeks previously to a posh interior – even a heater with on commission a customer’s 1959
prix replica. Based on MX-5 Mk2 ask if he could look at the seat layout demist? It has the two-and-a-quarter- Series 2 for £18,995. They first sold
mechanicals, the replica kit of my Lorry. We didn’t know each litre petrol unit that I can vouch for, it in 2017 and have demonstrated
costs about £20,000 delivered. other, but he spotted my Series 3 on free-wheeling hubs (which I can also how you can update these old girls.
See tipo184.com for details. the way home from work. His left- vouch for), some new canvas and It had power steering (which I don’t
hand-drive model was built in 1983, think they need), parabolic springs
the same year as mine, but the seats/ ` (which do make a difference) and
bulkheads on those dinky ones can a five-speed gearbox (which is
be thrown out of a military aircraft. I am trying to swerve good, as it’s linked up to a 300Tdi
Anyway, according to Land Rover engine). That was the only part
dealer John Brown 4x4, I learn today a Green Goddess fire of a Discovery I owned that was in
that Jonathan’s Lightweight is the any way dependable. Overall, then,
most popular old-school Landie. engine at £8495 an interestingly updated example
Apparently, it takes them just 32 days that just might appeal to a buyer
to sell one, whereas my terrible old a who isn’t an enthusiast.
Lorry would take an interminable 11
more days to fly off their forecourt. These badges are in
There is, of course, an infinite high demand, says
number of specification differences
when it comes to old Landies, but John Brown 4x4
John Brown has the first-hand data.
So apart from being a Lightweight,
it’s finished in Stornoway Grey/
Mid Grey, has a galvanised chassis,
a 200Tdi engine, six seats (two up
front, benches at the rear), limestone
wheels, an MOT exemption, a truck
cab and free-wheeling hubs.
Nice to know, and as they’ve tipped
us off, let’s see if we like anything they
have for sale. Obviously everything
they have seems to be perfect and
they can build you pretty much what

TALES FROM RUPPERT’S GARAGE READERS’ QUESTIONS

MILEAGE 110,487 My mum wants a
QUESTION 4x4 load-lugger
PORSCHE CAYENNE
with a big boot but
The Flying Pig likes to throw up the odd dashboard advisory. that’s also a bit of fun. An
Just the other day, it suggested that one of the reversing impossible combination?
lights had gone on the blink. It was correct, and taking out the
offside rear light cluster was straightforward enough with Edward Kellett, via email
the on-board toolkit. Meanwhile, Mrs Bangernomics has just
celebrated three years with the Pig and fancies a change. One of the most fun cars on the
Overall, she finds it rather too grey. Otherwise, she loves market, the Ford Ranger Raptor,
every aspect of how it performs but wants a high-rise
Mercedes-Benz or something. If you want to know more, A N S W E R fits your requirements to a T, with
then do get in touch before I go and part-exchange it or just
move the old Fraulein onto someone less deserving than you. a loadbay bigger than any boot,
infallible off-road credentials and
wacky jacked-up styling. It’s not great for a quiet
getaway, though, so for something more subtle,
how about the Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid? Don’t
judge a book by its cover: this is a real sleeper-
spec car, with an electrified drivetrain pumping its
302bhp to both axles and giving a 0-62mph time
of just 6.0sec. It’s a pricey beast new, so keep an
eye out for low-mileage nearly new examples. FP

READER’S RIDE

I’m looking for a
QUESTION reliable, automatic

commuter car that
will fit a large dog and is small
enough for country roads.
What can I get for £5000?

Simon Taylor, via email

Saab 900 all for £800. The 900 was owned by four members A folding rear bench turns any
of the same family and has done an average of 1200 supermini into a small van that
Thanks to Mel for sharing his car with us. “This,” miles per year for the past 19 years and drives like a
he tells us proudly, “is my first foray into the exciting virtually new car. It was advertised less than a mile A N S W E R even Scooby-Doo would be
world of Bangernomics: a 1998 Saab 900 2.3 auto. from where I live, too. My first, but definitely not my
It has a 40,000-mile complete service history (Bell & last, Bangernomics bargain.” comfortable in, so let’s start
Colvill to 2017), all bills including new pads and discs, at the lower end with a 2007
four Goodyear tyres and a service 200 miles ago – Skoda Fabia with just 44k miles for £2495.
Luxurious it is not, but it is surprisingly spacious,
wholly dependable and a pleasure to drive. For
when you need to transport a fridge or washing
machine, you could pick up a 2008 Ford Focus
Estate with a perky 1.6-litre Zetec petrol engine
for £3490 or split the difference with a 2010
Mk6 Volkswagen Golf with five doors and a
pleasingly capacious boot for £4595. FP

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CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS
If there’s one way to stand out from the SUV crowd, this is it, says Mark Pearson

NEED TO KNOW

OURTOPSPEC The C5 Aircross is pretty
economical as large SUVs go.
FEEL If you opt for the 1.2-litre petrol
version, you should be able to
Entry-level Feel trim will get close to its official economy
figure of 44.2mpg. For those
t first sight, this large Puretech turbo get you a comprehensive list decided to go all who do lots of motorway miles,
the 1.5-litre diesel has the best
A SUV might not look like petrol through of safety technology and all Citroën-quirky on economy (ignoring the plug-in
the natural successor hybrid’s largely unachievable
to such idiosyncratic torque-laden 1.5 the equipment you’ll need us and have renamed 222mpg figure) at 55.1mpg.
masterpieces as the Traction Avant,
the DS, the CX and the XM, but the BlueHDi 150 and 2.0 without making you their trims C-Series, Servicing is required every 12
Citroën C5 Aircross has just enough months or 10,000 miles. The first
going on under its quirky bodyshell BlueHDi 180 diesels to spend too much. Sense, Shine and Shine visit will cost £199, the second
to at least raise the eyebrow of the £249. Thereafter, a minor service
dedicated Citroëniste. a 222bhp plug-in hybrid. Plus but, as with the old is £179 and a major one £299 –
It is, it has to be admitted, a exactly the same as it is for the
bluff, family-friendly SUV in size Entry-level Feel trim brings monikers, you’ll find no closely related Peugeot 5008.
and shape, and not a fancy and
innovative low-slung aerodyne a comprehensive list of standard shortage of kit in any of them. Citroën was ranked a lowly 22nd
like those Citroëns of old, but it has out of 31 brands in the most recent
a comfortable ride, perhaps to tie equipment that includes 17in alloy As mentioned, there’s room for What Car? Reliability Survey.
in with that tradition, and is also
surprisingly quiet and smooth. It wheels, dual-zone climate control, only five where some can seat seven, 1.2 PURETECH
isn’t one for attacking the bends,
though, because the payback for rear parking sensors, a 12.3in digital but there shouldn’t be any concerns OUR 130 FEEL
that soft suspension is unusually P I C K Unless you do plenty of
pronounced body roll in corners. The instrument display and an 8.0in about the amount of space inside,
feather-light steering isn’t the most miles and need the extra
communicative out there, either. touchscreen infotainment system unless you go for the Feel Plus model, fuel economy of a diesel, chances
Never mind, the motive force for are you’ll find the 1.2-litre petrol
the five-seat C5 Aircross is supplied with Apple CarPlay and Android which gets a panoramic glass roof. will provide plenty of performance
by a range of decent engines shared and you’ll be pleasantly surprised
with the current doyen of the class, Auto. Mid-range Flair adds 18in The rear bench is made of three with its respectable fuel economy.
the seven-seat Peugeot 5008. These
spread from a perky 128bhp 1.2-litre alloys, sat-nav, a height-adjustable separate seats that fold individually 1.6 PHEV

boot floor, cruise control, front and can even slide fore and aft to WILD 225 SHINE
CA R D If you have easy
parking sensors and a rear-view allow passengers to stretch their legs
access to charging
camera, while Flair Plus gets 19in or increase boot space. The boot in facilities, this plug-in hybrid is
a bit of a crowd-pleaser, because
alloys, a powered tailgate, adaptive question isn’t the biggest in the class, it has 222bhp and a stunning
on-paper fuel figure of 222mpg.
cruise control and keyless entry. but it is tall and square and has a wide
ONES WE FOUND
Every model comes with opening to help load bulky items.
2019 C5 Aircross 1.2 Puretech
automatic emergency braking as Prices for a used C5 Aircross start 130 Feel, 12,000 miles, £16,500

standard, along with blindspot at around £16,000 for a 2019 1.2-litre 2019 C5 Aircross 1.5 BlueHDi
Flair, 10,000 miles, £18,150
monitoring and lane departure Feel, which is usefully cheap. Expect
2020 C5 Aircross 1.6 PHEV 225
warning, while the optional Safety to spend £17,000-£19,000 for a Shine, 2000 miles, £32,000

Pack adds lane-keeping assistance higher-spec trim from the same year

and traffic sign recognition. or a Feel model from early 2020. Most

Just to make things more 2020 C5 Aircrosses are £22,000-

interesting, recent models have £33,000, depending on trim.

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FORD MONDEO 2.0 MAZDA 6 2.0 SE-L NAV+ PEUGEOT 508 FASTBACK SKODA SUPERB 1.5 TSI SE
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48 months, 8000 miles per year The 6 is a great car that isn’t so 36 months, 8000 miles per year The Superb is big enough to transport
You can still buy large family cars, but much overlooked as forgotten by Oh look, what’s this? Incredibly stylish small planets around the cosmos and
get ’em while you can. The Mondeo many. That’s a pity, because it’s and good value is what. Okay, so the is also good to drive, handsome and
used to define this class, but now it’s great to drive, neat value for money 508 can’t match the interior space of frugal. On top of that, it’s comfy, nicely
as old as the hills. It remains good to and very well equipped. There’s also some rivals and rear visibility is a bit screwed together and good value.
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BUY THEM
BEFORE WE DO

PAR
FOR THE
CORSA

Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 Ecoflex S £5000

riving tests are due to be Our five selections are all modern familiar. The fact that it has only With that in mind, we considered
things in low insurance groups. A three doors might discourage rowdy the more powerful 1.0i Turbo, which
D permitted again from low group matters, but it’s not the mates from joining them, too – not has 113bhp to provide 0-62mph in
22 April (don’t forget your only thing that insurers consider. that you need to tell them that… 10.3sec. However, it’s nine insurance
face mask), so we’ve been The driver’s tender age is the biggest groups higher (group 11 instead
trawling the classifieds for £5000 issue, but where they live is also a The fact that its 1.0-litre petrol of the lower-powered car’s group
cars suited to new drivers. major factor – although there isn’t engine produces just 64bhp for two), which put the lid on that idea.
Does that sound like a lot of cash? much you can do about that. a 0-62mph time of 18.2sec is a
It’s only the amount that those lucky double-edged sword. It may deter Fifth-generation Corsa weak spots
enough to have been in work during First up is a Vauxhall Corsa. Its the novice driver from driving too are a leaky radiator and loose trim.
the lockdown could have saved. In intended recipient might well have enthusiastically, but what if they There have been a few recalls, too, so
any case, who wants the apple of learned in one, making this 2014 need a dab of power to escape check that they’ve been followed up.
their eye driving an old banger? car with 16,000 miles feel instantly some fast-developing situation?
JOHN EVANS

10 OUT Hyundai i10 1.0 SE GET Volkswagen Up 1.0 Groove 3dr
OF 10 INTO THE
i10 £5195 GROOVE £5000

The best thing about an i10 is that This VW has far more street cred than
its previous owner is likely to have its Seat and Skoda siblings. There are
been a sensible soul who looked after plenty of special-edition Ups, but this
it, and this 23,000-mile 2015 car is one stands out for its Fender stereo,
no exception. The i10 is surprisingly touchscreen with sat-nav, 16in alloys
spacious and fun to drive, too. Cool? and leather steering wheel. It’s a 2014
Not very, but then who’s paying? car with 55,000 miles on the clock.

PICK Kia Picanto 1.0 2 WILD CARD Austin Mini 1.0 City E
A
£5100 £5000
’CANTO
Finished in black with colour-coded It has been recently restored, given
door mirrors, privacy glass and a new exhaust and repainted, plus it
sporty alloys, this 2015 Picanto looks has a fresh MOT, but you might think
sharper than its group two insurance twice about letting a youngster loose
suggests. It has done 42,000 miles, in a 75,000-mile 1987 Mini. They will
but if that bothers you, there’s still a be appalled by its power but delighted
year of its Kia warranty remaining. by its steering and amused by its ride.

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AUCTION WATCH USED CARS

CLASH OF THE
CLASSIFIEDS

USED CAR DESK DOES BATTLE

BRIEF

Can you find me an unconventional
open-top car for £5000?

MERCEDES-BENZ E320 COUPE Chevrolet Camaro T-Top £3650

This 1995 C124-series Mercedes with just 112,000 miles Mercedes-Benz 320CE £3700
on the clock made £4500 at a recent Car & Classic
auction. It’s not exciting, but it is as solid as a battleship FELIX PAGE Drop-top vibes without the drop-top? You need a
and really rather elegant. The good thing about online lesser-spotted T-bar car in your life: all the rigidity of a coupé
auctions such as C&C’s is the wealth of high-quality, but with easily removable roof panels that let the wind in. With
detailed photographs accompanying each lot that you just 65,000 miles on the clock, this Mk4 Chevrolet Camaro
can scrutinise from the comfort of your armchair. This looks like an American dream for less than £4000.
26-year-old coupé looked a little tired in places, but in MAX ADAMS My Mercedes might not seem unconventional,
a way that suggested the ageing was only superficial. but the method behind my decision is. You see, its roof doesn’t
It takes more than a few stone chips and a patch of actually work at the moment. However, the price is low enough
faded lacquer to sink a cruiser like an old E-Class. compared with most A124-series convertibles to be tempting.
Haggle a bit harder, get it repaired, enjoy it for the summer and
FU TURE you could possibly sell it on without it having cost you a penny.
CL ASSIC FP Hang on, you want James to go through all the rigmarole
of buying a car – and fixing it – just to sell it after a few months?
Mitsubishi FTO 2.0 V6 GPX auto £2000 My Chevy simply becomes a drift machine in the winter with
its roof panels secured in place.
Mitsubishi campaigned against grey imports in the 1990s, but thankfully few people listened, MA The only drifting that will be done in that Shamaro is off
and that meant we got the FTO, a handsome coupé with entertaining handling. The best of to sleep, due to its piddly V6 engine. If it doesn’t have a V8,
the three engines that were offered is the 197bhp 2.0-litre V6, which can launch a healthy car what’s the point?
from 0-62mph in 7.3sec. The popular optional five-speed automatic adds 2.0sec to that time FP You’ve changed your tune; just recently you poo-pooed
but is an interesting gearbox that can tailor its shifts to your driving style. It has a Tiptronic the idea of using thirsty V8s in the UK. Besides, a Mercedes
function, too. There are only 60 FTOs on UK roads, making a good one rare and precious. should be classy, not corroded. Your 250k-mile drop-top
looks like it’s about to… erm, drop.
MA Context, sir. Besides, look up my car’s MOT history and

you will find no corrosion mentioned there.

VERDICT

I’ll drive that Chevy to the
levee and hope I stay dry.

JAMES RUPPERT

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Prices for the HOW TO BUY A
Boxster’s sister car,
the Porsche Cayman PORSCHE
BOXSTER
987 launched in
2005, start at around

£9000 for the
standard model

with 241bhp.

TO LOVE AND TO CHERISH
A surprisingly high number of 987 Boxsters have been doted on and then dumped,
says John Evans, but clean ones remain a catch worthy of long-term commitment

hat is it about the 987 owner Colin Patterson (see panel carried over from the 986 and to 306bhp. Both got a new six-speed
on right) had to spend a few grand powered by the same 2.7-litre and manual gearbox or a new seven-speed
W Porsche Boxster of refurbishing his multi-owner 987 3.2-litre flat-sixes, albeit uprated to PDK auto in place of the Tiptronic.
2004-2012? Most when he bought it but reckons it was 237bhp and 276bhp respectively. In At the same time, the steering and
examples have had a price worth paying for a car so good. 2007, the standard 2.7-litre gained suspension were improved. The main
multiple former keepers, often into Porsche’s Variocam valve-timing styling tweaks were confined to the
double figures. An example is the Having trouble telling the 987 system and an increase in output to lights, with the fronts becoming
privately advertised 2.7-litre 2005- and its predecessor, the 986, apart? 241bhp. Not to be outdone, the S went bi-xenons and the rears LEDs.
reg car we found with a reasonable Look at their headlights. The latter’s from 3.2 to 3.4 litres and 291bhp.
72,000 miles but no fewer than 11 appear to melt into the bonnet like From launch, a must-have option
of them. Add the current owner and a runny egg. Fortunately, the real Regarding gearboxes, a manual to look out for on an S fitted with 19in
that’s a change of driving style and differences go deeper. According (five speeds on the standard car, six alloys is Porsche Active Suspension
maintenance budget every 6000 to Porsche, 80% of the 987 was all on the S) was offered from launch, Management, which softens some
miles. Should the next owner worry? new. Crucially, it has a wider track, with the five-speed Tiptronic of the ride’s harshness. Special
Naturally, one dealer we spoke a sharper chassis, a new variable- automatic following later. This 987s included the Boxster S Design
to put a positive spin on it, saying ratio power steering system, uprated too was improved in 2007. Not Edition 2, launched in 2008 before
that each change of keeper is a like a electronics and a classier cabin. that buyers cared: today, manual the Gen 2 models arrived, and the
honeymoon all over again. “The car is 987s easily outnumber autos. lightened 321bhp Boxster Spyder 3.4
spoiled rotten until either the owner’s “The quicker you go, the better of 2010 (used prices from £40,000).
interest cools or their circumstances this car becomes,” was former The model’s mid-life refresh could
change,” he said. For our part, we Autocar European editor Peter more accurately be called a mid-life Today, many 987s may have
suspect that each change of owner Robinson’s verdict. No wonder rewrite. The 2.7-litre motor went to multiple previous keepers, but find
brings shallower pockets. Boxster 987s change hands so many times. 2.9 litres and 252bhp while the 3.4 S, a cherished one and we reckon you
now with direct fuel injection, soared will want to be the last.
Standard and S versions were

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USED CARS

HOW TO GET ONE IN YOUR GARAGE

Good build quality An owner’s view leading to a duff battery or wayward
and ergonomics are lights and indicators.
COLIN PATTERSON
lasting 987 traits “I’m the sixth owner of a 2006-reg Also worth knowing
Boxster 2.7 I bought three years ago.
Cars fitted with ride- I had an Audi TT Roadster, which the Consider a Porsche-approved
enhancing PASM are Boxster beats hands down. Although warranty. It covers cars no older than 15
worth seeking out it has done 135,000 miles, it still feels years and with no more than 125,000
even better screwed together. It does miles. To qualify, the car must undergo
` around 25mpg and costs £560 per a 111-point inspection. It’s not cheap,
year to tax. I have it serviced every but you stand to get a good proportion
‘The quicker you go, the better this car two years by a local Porsche specialist of the price back should you sell the
becomes,’ was Autocar’s verdict whose prices are reasonable.” car to a Porsche centre or privately.

a Buyer beware… How much to spend

Q S E RVI CI N G £6000 - £8999
For peace of mind, quality of work Early 237bhp standard cars with up to
and better future resale, favour a car 100,000 miles on the clock.
with official or reputable independent
service history. Intervals are every two £90 0 0 - £11 ,999
years or 20,000 miles. Rough running Lower-mileage, post-2007 241bhp
may be due to the mass airflow sensor. cars and early 276bhp S models.

Q E N G I N E £12,000-£14,499
Cylinder scoring is rare but worth Early post-2009 Gen 2 252bhp cars
checking for on pre-DFI 3.4 S cars; and post-2007 291bhp S mid-milers.
signs include an oily tailpipe and high
oil consumption. On early 987s, check £14 , 500 - £17,999
if the IMS bearing has been uprated. Late-plate 252bhp Boxsters and
low-mileage 291bhp S cars.
Q TR ANS M I SS I O N
On early cars, check for an oil leak £18,000-£20,999
from the rear main oil seal. It’s not The best 252bhp standard cars
urgent and can be attended to at and Gen 2 306bhp S mid-milers.
clutch replacement time. Long service
intervals mean you should listen out £21,000-£24,999
for odd noises from auto and manual The best late, 306bhp S low-milers.
’boxes. Stiff changes and a heavy pedal
suggest clutch failure is imminent.

Q B R AKES AN D SUS PE NS I O N One we found
Check the life of the brakes, because
genuine replacement parts are pricey. PORSCHE BOXSTER
They need a hefty shove to give their 3 . 4 S , 20 07/57- R EG ,
best, but during an emergency stop, 65K MILES, £14,495
the car shouldn’t pull to one side. Being sold by a reputable independent
Lower arm bushes tend to go at around Porsche specialist, this early 3.4-litre
40,000 miles. Knocking may be due manual has a full service history, has
to the rose joints on the trailing arms. had a borescope check of its cylinders
Broken suspension springs aren’t rare, (all okay) and has been fitted with new
so check how the car is sitting and for Pirelli N-rated tyres and coil packs.
unusual noises over rough roads. Extras include extended leather.

Q BO DY WO RK
Check the hood pushrods work, that
the rear drain holes empty freely and
that the hood tension straps are taut.

Q I NTE RI O R
Check all the features work, since the
electrical Canbus system can play up,

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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 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
read WLTP combined fuel economy and
CO2 figures in Autocar’s first drive reviews, 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
features and comparison tests – and on these
data pages. Those are the aggregated results 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
of four lab tests carried out across as many
different cruising speed ranges – although 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
they’re sometimes expressed as a range rather
than as one specific figure to show the different 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
results recorded by the heaviest and lightest
available examples of the car in question 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
(depending on optional equipment).
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
independently produced real-world fuel 3.0 S4 TDI 342 155 4.8 40.4-40.9 181-183 LxWxH 4901x1935x1629 Kerb weight 2490kg
economy test results for comparison with the
lab test claims. We produce an average, track ALPINA 50 quattro 71kWh 308 118 6.8 190 0
and touring figure for each car we test, as often
as possible on a brim-to-brim test basis. 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

While ‘average’ represents the overall 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
economy returned by a new car over a full road
test and ‘track’ is relevant only to intensive could ever need. LxWxH 4620x1811x1430 Kerb weight 1865kg LxWxH 4725x1842x1434 Kerb weight 1370kg E-tron Sportback 5dr SUV £69,100–£95,100
performance testing (the length and conditions
of which can vary slightly), ‘touring’ gives the 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
best guide of the kind of economy you might see
from a car at a steady 70mph motorway cruise. 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

We do real-world efficiency and range AAAAC 2.0 45 TFSI quattro 242 155 6.0 33.6-34.4 187-191 upright sibling. LxWxH 4901x1935x1616 Kerb weight 2480kg
testing on electric cars, too, expressing the
former in terms of miles per kilowatt hour, 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
as manufacturers do increasingly widely
by convention. 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

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

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

AAAAC 3.0 50 TDI Allroad quattro 282 155 5.3 38.2 194 AAAAC

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

the AMG S-Classes. LxWxH 5250x1902x1491 Kerb weight 2060kg A5 2dr coupé £37,600–£87,425 Q range. LxWxH 4191x1794x1508 Kerb weight 1205kg

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

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

AAAAC mundane to drive. LxWxH 4673x1846x1371 Kerb weight 1390kg 2.0 40 TFSI quattro 187 141 6.5 34-34.9 184-187

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

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

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

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

AAAAC 2.0 35 TDI 163 162 8.2 51.4-55.4 133-144 AAABC

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

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

STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED 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

CCCCC Inherently dangerous/unsafe. Tragically, for the better. LxWxH 3520x1880x1122 Kerb weight 595kg AAAAC 2.0 40 TFSI quattro 188 136 7.4 30.7-32.1 199-208
irredeemably flawed.
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
BCCCC Appalling. Massively significant failings.
ACCCC Very poor. Fails to meet any accepted 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

class boundaries. 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
ABCCC Poor. Within acceptable class
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
boundaries in a few areas. Still not
recommendable. 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
AACCC Off the pace. Below average in nearly
all areas. 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
AABCC Acceptable. About average in key areas,
but disappoints. A6 4dr saloon £40,395–£79,805 AAAAC
AAACC Competent. Above average in some ASTON MARTIN AAAAC Appealing combination of Audi allure, affordable SUV practicality
areas, average in others. Outstanding
in none. 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
AAABC Good. Competitive in key areas.
AAAAC Very good. Very competitive in key 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
areas, competitive in secondary
respects. 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
AAAAB Excellent. Near class-leading in key
areas and in some ways outstanding. 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
AAAAA Brilliant, unsurpassed. All but flawless.
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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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 2.0 Skyactiv-G 165 162 135 9.1 May use A-Class underpinnings, but engineered to be much

AAAAC LEXUS 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 CT 5dr hatch £26,285–£33,285 AAAAC 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 Hybrid-only hatch has a pokey cabin and mismatched character 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 traits. LxWxH 4350x1765x1445 Kerb weight 1465kg AAAAC 1.3 CLA250e 215 149 6.8 TBC TBC

2.2 CRDi 197 127 91 42.2 176 1.8 VVT-i CT200h 134 112 10.3 55.3 115 Another supermini SUV with a sporting bent. Quite pricey but nicely 2.0 CLA250 222 155 6.3 38.7-42.2 154-155

ES 4dr saloon £35,210–£45,690 appointed. LxWxH 4275x1765x1535 Kerb weight 1230kg 2.0 AMG CLA35 4Matic 302 155 4.9 34.9-37.2 177-187

KTM AAABC 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 Gatecrashes the German-controlled saloon market in a way the GS 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 could never manage. LxWxH 4975x1865x1445 Kerb weight 1680kg 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
2.5 VVT-i ES300h 218 112 8.9 53.2 119 CX-30 5dr SUV £22,940–£32,240 The most practical of the A-Class range, but it suffers for its
2.0 R 290 143 3.9 NA
IS 4dr saloon £33,275–£39,595 AAAAC challenging styling. LxWxH 4640x1777x1435 Kerb weight 1430kg
2.0 GT 280 143 4.1 NA AAABC Dynamic qualities, a classy interior and a handsome look set it

Sleek compact executive car is well-made and interesting but still apart from rivals. LxWxH 4395x1795x1540 Kerb weight 1334kg 1.3 CLA180 119 130 8.8-9.1 35.8-40.9 140-141

LAMBORGHINI a left-field choice. LxWxH 4680x1810x1430 Kerb weight 1620kg 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 2.5 VVT-i IS300h 220 125 8.3 48.7 133 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 LS 4dr saloon £76,910–£102,925 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 AAABC 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 Luxury saloon gets more tech and opulence but is let down by its 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 hybrid powertrain. LxWxH 5235x1900x1460 Kerb weight 2270kg 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 3.5 V6 VVT-i LS500h 348 155 5.4 30.7-36.6 175-208 2.0 Skyactiv-G 165 162 125 10.3 36.7-38.2 160-163 B-Class 5dr hatch £27,655–£38,290

AAAAC RC 2dr coupé £40,245–£79,940 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 AAABC 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 An also-ran, but the V8 RC F packs plenty of character and handles MX-5 2dr open £23,800–£29,995 LxWxH 4393x1786x1557 Kerb weight 1395kg

6.5 V12 S 730 217 2.9 15.4 499 well enough. LxWxH 4695x1840x1395 Kerb weight 1736kg AAAAA 1.3 B180 136 132 9.0 46.3 138

6.5 V12 SVJ 759 217 2.8 15.8 486 2.5 VVT-I RC300h 220 118 8.6 45.5 141 Brilliantly packaged, priced and perfectly poised but more vibrant 1.3 B200 163 139 8.2 46.3 138

Urus 5dr SUV £174,641 5.0 V8 RC F 470 168 4.5 23.9 268 than the original. LxWxH 3915x1735x1225 Kerb weight 1050kg 2.0 B250 161 139 8.2 40.4 159

AAAAC LC 2dr coupé/open £80,110–£96,625 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 AAAAC 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 Superb-looking coupé shows flickers of what made the LFA great. 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 LxWxH 4770x1920x1345 Kerb weight 1935kg AAAAA 2.0 B220d 187 145 7.2 56.5 132

5.0 V8 LC500 457 168 4.7 24.1-24.3 262-275 Remains perfectly poised and vibrant, even with a folding metal C-Class 4dr saloon £34,670–£80,017

LAND ROVER 3.5 V6 LC500h 354 155 2.0 34.8 184 roof. LxWxH 3915x1735x1230 Kerb weight 1090kg AAAAC

Defender 90 5dr SUV £43,625–£77,400 AAAAB NX 5dr SUV £36,070–£47,820 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 AAACC 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 Some good ideas, but dramatically off the pace to drive. 1.5 C200 181 149 7.7 37.7-43.5 153-171

2.0 P300 298 119 7.1 24.6 259-260 LxWxH 4630x1845x1645 Kerb weight 1905kg McLAREN 2.0 C300 258 155 5.9 35.3-39.8 156-170

3.0 P400 398 119 6.0 25.6 256 2.5 VVT-I NX300h 4WD 194 112 9.2 37.1-39.7 161-173 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 RX 5dr SUV £51,575–£63,275 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 AAABC 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 Low flexibility, but hybrid option makes a degree of economic 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 sense. LxWxH 4890x1895x1690 Kerb weight 2100kg 570S 2dr coupé/open £150,905–£166,665 2.0 C300d 241 155 5.9 43.5-49.6 145-157

AAAAB 3.5 V6 RX450h 308 124 7.7 34.4-36.2 178-185 AAAAA 2.0 C300de 302 155 5.6 235.4 32

Promises, and delivers, unrivalled off-road performance with UX 5dr SUV £30,810–£41,430 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 AAABC handling. LxWxH 4530x2095x1202 Kerb weight 1440kg AAAAC

2.0 P300 298 119 8.1 24.2 263 Refreshingly different premium SUV is a credible, if not class- 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 leading, alternative. LxWxH 4495x1840x1520 Kerb weight 1620kg 570GT 2dr coupé £157,055 ordinary to drive. LxWxH 4702x1810x1457 Kerb weight 1495kg

3.0 D200 198 109 10.3 32.2 230 2.0 250h 181 110 8.5 47-53.2 120-135 AAAAA 1.5 C200 181 146 7.9 36.7-40.9 164-176

3.0 D250 246 117 8.3 32.2 230 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 LOTUS 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 Elise 2dr open £41,245–£49,145 AAAAC 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 A delicate, vivid and unfettered drive; if you want a daily driver, 600LT 2dr coupé/open £187,730–£203,730 4.0 V8 AMG C63 S 503 174 4.1 24.8-25.5 251-253

shop elsewhere. LxWxH 3824x1719x1117 Kerb weight 830kg AAAAA 2.0 C220d 192 145 7.0 44.8-51.4 147-149

generation. LxWxH 4371x1996x1649 Kerb weight 1891kg 1.8 VVT-i 220 217 145 4.2 36.7 179 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 1.8 VVT-i 246 242 151 3.8 36.2 177 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 Exige 2dr coupé and open £61,925–£102,925 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 AAAAB 720S 2dr coupé/open £216,905–£249,220 AAAAC

1.5 P300e 298 132 6.4 166.2-193.5 33-38 Sharp, uncompromising track car. Unforgiving on the road. AAAAA Nice balance of style, usability and driver reward.

2.0 D200 201 120 8.5 43.8 169 LxWxH 4084x1802x1129 Kerb weight 1125kg 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 350 345 162-170 3.8-3.9 28.2 225-230 LxWxH 4543x2059x1196 Kerb weight 1419kg 1.5 C200 181 149 7.9 37.7-42.2 155-157

AAAAC 3.5 V6 VVT-i 410 407 180 3.4 28.7 230 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. 3.5 V6 VVT-i 430 428 180 3.2 27.7 230 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 Evora 2dr coupé £88,225–£95,725 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 AAAAC 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 Dynamically it puts nearly everything else in the shade. Shame 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 about the interior. LxWxH 4084x1802x1129 Kerb weight 1395kg 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 3.5 V6 VVT-i 410 404 174-190 4.1-4.2 25.7-26.7 248 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 AAAAB

3.0 D275 272 135 7.0 38.0 195 M A S E R AT I 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 Ghibli 4dr saloon £52,985–£91,965 AAACC 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 Maser’s compact exec has the allure but lacks power and is poorly 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 finished in places. LxWxH 4971x1945x1461 Kerb weight 1810kg Senna 2dr coupé £750,000 3.0 V6 AMG C43 4Matic 385 155 4.8 27.4-28.5 226-231

2.0 Hybrid 325 158 5.7 33.2 192 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 345 166 5.5 25.2 254 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 3.0 V6 S 424 178 4.9 25 254 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 3.8 V8 572 203 4.3 23 279 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 Quattroporte 4dr saloon £73,885–£113,815 AAAAC

5.0 V8 P525 522 155 5.3 18.9-20.2 315 AAACC 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 Now a full-sized executive limo, with some added flair. Off the pace 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 in several key areas. LxWxH 5264x1948x1481 Kerb weight 1860kg 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 345 168 5.5 25 257 LxWxH 4419x1992x1440 Kerb weight 1445kg 3.0 CLS450 4Matic 356 155 4.8 34.0 203

Range Rover 5dr SUV £87,245–£179,715 3.0 V6 S 424 179 5 24.8 257 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 Levante 4dr SUV £60,765–£157,765 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 AAACC 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 Italian flair and good looks in abundance, but diesel not as 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 sonorous as petrols. LxWxH 5003x1968x1679 Kerb weight 2109kg 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 339 156 6.0 22.6 283 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 3.0 V6 S 424 164 5.2 22.4 286 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 GTS 526 180 4.3 17.9 357 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 3.8 V8 Trofeo 576 186 4.1 17.8 359 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 3.0 AMG E53 4Matic+ 429 155 4.5 30.4 211-215

MAZDA 4.0 V8 AMG E63 S 4Matic+ 594 155 3.4 22.8-23.7 275-277

Discovery Sport 5dr SUV £36,765–£51,630 AAAAB 2 5dr hatch £15,840–£20,995 AAAAC 2.0 E300e 330 155 5.7 188.3 41

Seven seats, at home on road and off road, plus new-found Grown-up, well-made and drives with charm and vigour; engines 2.0 E220d 191 149 7.3 51.4-53.3 139-162

desirability. LxWxH 4599x2069x1724 Kerb weight 1732kg aren’t brilliant. LxWxH 4060x1695x1515 Kerb weight 1141kg 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 75 74 106 12.1 49.6 121 3.0 V6 E400d 325 155 4.9 42.2 176-190

2.0 P250 247 140 8.1 30.1 211 1.5 Skyactiv-G 90 88 110-114 9.4-12.0 49.6 120 2.0 E300de 312 155 5.9 217.3 39

2.0 P290 288 144 7.5 29.7 214 3 5dr hatch £21,840–£30,540 E-Class Estate 5dr estate £40,880–£100,410

1.5 P300e 298 130 6.6 143.4-158.6 40-44 AAAAC AAAAC

2.0 D165 162 112 10.6 41.5 179 Pleasing dynamism teamed with good practicality and punchy Far more practical than its rivals, but pricier and less sporty than

2.0 D200 201 117 8.9 41.5 179 diesel engines. LxWxH 4460x1795x1435 Kerb weight 1411kg those closest to it. LxWxH 4933x1852x1475 Kerb weight 1780kg

Discovery 5dr SUV £48,015–£71,120 2.0 Skyactiv-G 122 120 122 10.4 42.2 138 2.0 E200 181 144 8.1 31.0-35.3 174-198

AAAAB 2.0 Skyactiv-X 180 178 134 8.2-8.5 51.4 125-142 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 3 saloon 4dr saloon £23,320–£28,300 4.0 V8 AMG E63 S 4Matic+ 594 155 3.5 22.6-23.3 279-283

rugged capabilities. LxWxH 4970x2073x1888 Kerb weight 2115kg AAAAC 2.0 E220d 189 146 7.7 47.1-50.4 148-171

2.0 SD4 234 121 8.0 33.6 220 Refined and dynamically satisfying in a saloon bodystyle. 3.0 E300d 242 155 6.5 40.4-46.3 177-179

3.0 V6 Td6 251 130 7.7 31.5 235 LxWxH 4460x1795x1440 Kerb weight 1405kg 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 Skyactiv-X 180 178 134 8.2 52.3 122-127 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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Taycan 4dr saloon £83,635–£138,885 AAAAB Kamiq 5dr SUV £18,295–£25,350 AAABC Swift 5dr hatch £15,059–£21,580 AAABC

First all-electric Porsche shows the rest of the world how it should Skoda’s supermini platform has birthed a practical but predictable Given mature looks, more equipment and a hybrid powertrain, but

be done. LxWxH 4963x1966x1381 Kerb weight 2305kg compact crossover. LxWxH 4241x1793x1553 Kerb weight 1251kg it’s no class leader. LxWxH 3840x1735x1495 Kerb weight 890kg

79kWh 4S 527 155 4.0 252 0 1.0 TSI 95 93 112 11.1 49.6 129 1.2 Dualjet SHVS 88 111 11.9 TBC 113

93kWh 4S 568 155 4.0 287 0 1.0 TSI 115 112 120 9.9 47.1-49.6 130-136 1.2 Dualjet 81 12 13.1 56.4 111

93kWh Turbo 671 161 3.2 280 0 1.5 TSI 150 148 132 8.3 46.3-47.9 133-139 1.4 Boosterjet Sport 138 130 8.1 47.0 123-127

93kWh Turbo S 751 161 2.8 256 0 Karoq 5dr SUV £22,765–£35,255 Vitara 5dr SUV £21,579–£26,559

Macan 5dr SUV £48,965–£70,760 AAAAC AAABC
Yeti replacement may not have its forebear’s quirkiness, but it’s Utterly worthy addition to the class drives better than most.
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Spookily good handling makes this a sports utility vehicle in the brilliant otherwise. LxWxH 4382x1841x1603 Kerb weight 1265kg LxWxH 4175x1775x1610 Kerb weight 1075kg

purest sense. LxWxH 4692x1923x1624 Kerb weight 1770kg 1.0 TSI 115 113 118 10.6 43.5-45.6 141-147 1.4 Boosterjet 127 118 9.5 TBC 128

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 1.4 Boosterjet Allgrip 127 118 10.2 TBC 140

3.0 V6 S 351 157 5.3 25.7 251 20 TSI 190 4x4 188 132 7.3 33.2 191 SX4 S-Cross 5dr SUV £20,579–£25,759

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 AAABC

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 A worthy crossover if not a class leader. Refreshed looks give a

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 lease of life. LxWxH 4300x1785x1585 Kerb weight 1160kg

AAAAB that convinces. LxWxH 5341x2164x1835 Kerb weight 2730kg AAAAC 1.4 Boosterjet 127 118 9.5 TBC 127

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 1.4 Boosterjet Allgrip 127 118 10.2 TBC 139

overall. LxWxH 4918x1983x1696 Kerb weight 1985kg MPV. LxWxH 4697x1882x1676 Kerb weight 1430kg Across 5dr SUV £45,599

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 AAABC

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 Rebadged Toyota PHEV plunges Suzuki convincingly into several

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 new segments. LxWxH 4635x1855x1690 Kerb weight 1915kg

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 2.5 PHEV 183 112 6.0 282.4 22

4.0 V8 Turbo 533 177 4.1 20.8 309 37kWh electric 81 81 12.3 162 0

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

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 Model S 5dr hatch £78,035–£93,035 AAAAB

AAAAC Reinvigorated Ibiza is more mature and takes the class honours Pricey, EV-only two-seater has urban appeal but is short on Large range makes it not only a standout EV but also the future of

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 luxury motoring. LxWxH 4978x1963x1445 Kerb weight 2108kg

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 Long range 411 155 3.7 375 0

3.0 V6 335 150 6.0 23.9 268 1.0 TSI 95 93 113 10.9 51.4 124-125 EQ Forfour 5dr hatch £20,785–£23,085 Performance 602 155 2.4 367 0

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 AAACC Model 3 4dr saloon £43,545–£56,545

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 AAAAC

3.0 V6 GTS 453 168 4.8 21.2 302 AAAAC expensive, though. LxWxH 3495x1665x1554 Kerb weight 1200kg Lowest-price, biggest-volume Tesla yet arrives in the UK after

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 wooing the US. LxWxH 4694x1849x1443 Kerb weight 1726kg

4.0 V8 S E-Hybrid 671 183 3.8 52.3-57.6 90 of niche appeal. LxWxH 4282x1816x1459 Kerb weight 1202kg Standard Plus 235 130 5.6 258 0

1.0 TSI 110 108 121 10.9 51.4-52.3 123-129 SSANGYONG Long Range 346 145 4.5 329 0

RADICAL 1.5 TSI EVO 130 128 126 9.4 48.7-52.3 124-128 Tivoli 5dr SUV £13,995–£21,495 AAABC Performance 449 162 3.2 329 0

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 Model X 5dr SUV £83,035–£98,035

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 AAAAB

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 A genuine luxury seven-seat electric SUV that also has a large

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 range. LxWxH 5036x2070x1684 Kerb weight 2459kg

RXC GT 2dr open £145,000 AAAAC 1.6d 136 134 108 TBC TBC 146 Long Range 602 155 4.4 314 0

AAABC Good-looking and responsive hatchback-turned-estate. Tivoli XLV 5dr SUV £20,060–£23,100 Performance 602 162 2.7 301 0

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

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 TOYOTA

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 Aygo 3dr hatch £12,440–£14,500 AAACC

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 Impactful styling does a lot to recommend it, but not as refined nor

Arona 5dr SUV £18,605–£24,770 1.6d 115 113 107-109 12.0 42.8-51.4 144-184 as practical as some. LxWxH 3455x1615x1460 Kerb weight 840kg

R E N A U LT AAAAC 1.0 VVT-i 71 99 13.8 56.5 114

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 Yaris 5dr hatch £19,920–£33,495

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 AAABC

impractical. LxWxH 2338x1381x1454 Kerb weight 474kg 1.0 TSI 95 93 107 11.2 51.4 124 dynamics. LxWxH 4450x1870x1629 Kerb weight 1610kg Stylish interior but ultimately a scaled-down version of bigger

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 Toyotas. LxWxH 3495x1695x1510 Kerb weight 975kg

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 1.5 VVT-I Hybrid 114 109 9.7 68.9-65.7 92-98

AAABC Ateca 5dr SUV £23,670–£35,685 1.6L 4WD 133 112 12.0 43.5 178 1.6 AWD 253 TBC 5.5 TBC 186

A far more practical zero-emission solution. Attractive price, too. AAAAB Musso 5dr SUV £25,131–£35,031 C-HR 5dr SUV £26,255–£33,225

LxWxH 4084x1730x1562 Kerb weight 1470kg Seat’s first SUV is very good. So good, in fact, it’s a Qashqai beater. AAACC AAAAC

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 Coupé-shaped crossover certainly turns heads and impresses on

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 the road. LxWxH 4360x1795x1565 Kerb weight 1320kg

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 1.8 Hybrid 119 105 11.0 57.7-58.9 109-110

AAAAC 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive 187 132 7.9 34-34.4 186-188 Rexton 5dr SUV £35,995–£39,896 2.0 Hybrid 181 112 8.2 53.3-54.3 119

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 Camry 4dr saloon £30,720–£32,000

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 AAAAC

1.0 SCe 65 64 TBC TBC TBC 117 AAAAC argicultural roots. LxWxH 4850x1960x1825 Kerb weight 2102kg Toyota’s biggest global seller returns to UK with ULEZ-friendly

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 hybrid power. LxWxH 4885x1840x1445 Kerb weight 1595kg

1.0 TCe 90 88 TBC TBC TBC 117 practical category. LxWxH 4735x1839x1674 Kerb weight 1845kg 2.5 VVT-I Hybrid 215 112 8.3 51.4-53.3 120-126

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 Corolla 5dr hatch £24,195–£30,030 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 Rebranded hatch has rolling refinement, interior ambience and

Mégane 5dr hatch £20,740–£34,910 old-fashioned. LxWxH 4415x1740x1465 Kerb weight 1374kg affable handling. LxWxH 4370x1790x1435 Kerb weight 1340kg

AAABC SKODA 1.6i 112 112 12.4 TBC 177 1.8 VVT-I Hybrid 122 111 10.9 57.6-62.8 101-112

Stylish and refined but bland. Trophy-R hot hatch an altogether Fabia 5dr hatch £14,280–£17,875 AAABC Levorg 5dr estate £34,770 2.0 VVT-I Hybrid 180 111 7.9 53.3-57.6 111-120

different prospect. LxWxH 4359x1814x1447 Kerb weight 1340kg Comfortable, affordable, easy to drive and attractive, but no more AAACC Corolla Touring Sports 5dr estate £25,465–£31,745 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 More practical estate bodystyle proves just as capable with hybrid

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

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 power. LxWxH 4650x1790x1435 Kerb weight 1440kg

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 1.8 VVT-I Hybrid 122 111 11.1 56.5-62.8 103-113

Stylish and refined estate car is still bland like the hatch. Smaller Fabia Estate 5dr estate £15,540–£18,740 AAACC 2.0 VVT-I Hybrid 180 111 8.1 53.3-56.5 112-121

AAAAC No-nonsense crossover doesn’t quite make enough sense. RAV4 5dr SUV £30,980–£38,025

than its predecessor. LxWxH 4626x1814x1457 Kerb weight 1409kg Far more practical, majoring on boot space while doing what a LxWxH 4450x1780x1615 Kerb weight 1355kg AAACC

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 A solid option but ultimately outgunned by Korean competition.

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 LxWxH 4605x1845x1675 Kerb weight 1605kg

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 2.5 Hybrid 194 112 8.4 49.6-50.4 126-129

Captur 5dr SUV £18,295–£31,005 AAAAC AAACC 2.5 Hybrid AWD 194 112 8.4 47.8 131

AAAAC Undercuts rivals on price and ushers in a sharp new design Solid, spacious and wilfully unsexy. A capable 4x4 nonetheless. Land Cruiser 5dr SUV £40,600–£57,490

Jacked-up Clio is among the better downsized options. Stylish and language for Skoda. LxWxH 4362x1793x1471 Kerb weight 1381kg LxWxH 4610x1795x1735 Kerb weight 1488kg AAABC

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 A real go-anywhere vehicle. Totally rugged and available with

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 seven seats. LxWxH 4335x1885x1875 Kerb weight 2010kg

1.3 TCe 130 128 121 10.6 44.1-44.8 141-144 AAAAC Acceptable in isolation but no class leader. AABCC 2.8 D-4D 177 171 108 12.7 29.1-30.4 245-253
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 2.8 D-4D 177 201 109 12.7 29.1-31 239-250
2.5i 172 130 10.2
1.5 dCi 95 93 110 14.4 58.9 124-125 too. LxWxH 4670x1814x1461 Kerb weight 1225kg GT86 2dr coupé £27,855–£29,550

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 AAAAB

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 Almost the most fun you can have on a limited budget. Splendid.

Kadjar 5dr SUV £21,995–£27,695 2.0 TDI 116 114 131 10.3 65.7 113 AAAAA LxWxH 4240x1775x1320 Kerb weight 1247kg

AAAAC 2.0 TDI 150 148 141 8.7 61.4 119 The GT86’s half-brother looks great in Subaru blue. Cheaper, too. 2.0i 197 130-140 7.6-8.2 33.2 191

Fine value, practical, decent to drive and good-looking, but the Octavia Estate 5dr estate £21,945–£29,135 LxWxH 4240x1775x1320 Kerb weight 1242kg GR Supra 2dr coupé £53,035–£54,340

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

1.3 TCe 140 138 126 10.4 45.6 140-147 Class-leading amount of space and practicality. Comfortable, too. Brings welcome muscle, fun and variety to the affordable sports

LxWxH 4667x1814x1465 Kerb weight 1247kg SUZUKI car class. LxWxH 4379x1292x1854 Kerb weight 1541kg

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 3.0i 335 155 4.3 34.5 188

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 Prius 5dr hatch £24,885–£29,985

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 Better all round compared with its predecessors. Challenging

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 looks, though. LxWxH 4540x1760x1470 Kerb weight 1375kg

AAAAC 1.2 Dualjet SHVS 4x4 87 103 11.1 48.6 127 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid 120 112 10.6 58.9-67.3 94-109

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 Plug-in Hybrid 5dr hatch £32,135–£34,105 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 Plug-in version is clever and appealing. Seems more comfortable in

traits make it great. LxWxH 5285x1947x1507 Kerb weight 2360kg 2.0 TSI 190 188 148 7.7 38.2-39.2 162-168 its skin. LxWxH 4645x1760x1470 Kerb weight 1530kg

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 120 101 11.1 188.3-217.3 29-35

Dawn 2dr open £286,230–£345,630 1.4 iV PHEV 215 138 7.7 148.7-188.3 33-42 Mirai 4dr saloon £66,000

AAAAB 2.0 TDI 122 120 129 11 53.3-57.7 128-140 AAAAC

Essentially as above, except with a detuned engine and in elegant Superb Estate 5dr estate £26,135–£41,870 Europe’s first ‘ownable’ hydrogen car, even if infrastructure isn’t

convertible form. LxWxH 5295x1947x1502 Kerb weight 2560kg AAAAC quite mainstream. LxWxH 4890x1815x1535 Kerb weight 1850kg

6.6 V12 563 155 5.0 16.8-17.4 367-380 Even more commendable than above, primarily thanks to its Hydrogen FCV 154 111 9.6 66.1 0

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

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

‘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

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

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

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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WHAT’S COMING WHEN Power (bhp) Top speed (mp0h-)60/62mphEcon(oMPmG/yrange) CO 2(g/km) Power (bhp) Top speed (mp0h-)60/62mpEhcon(oMPmG/yrange) CO 2(g/km) Power (bhp) Top speed (mp0h-)60/62mpEhcon(oMPmG/yrange) CO 2(g/km)

Subaru Outback Passat Estate 5dr estate £29,640–£41,460 AAAAC

On sale May, price from £32,000 (est) All the Passat’s redeeming features in spacious, practical estate
Last year was a disaster for Subaru in the
UK, but it is hoping that an all-new Outback form. LxWxH 4767x2083x1516 Kerb weight 1395kg
will lead its recovery. The off-road-focused
estate sits on a new platform, to go with its 1.5 TSI EVO 150 148 133 8.9 44.8-45.6 141-144
very subtle design evolution. Four-wheel
drive, hill descent control and active 1.4 TSI GTE PHEV 215 138 7.6 201.8 33
torque vectoring are standard, plus there’s
greater ground clearance than before. We 2.0 TDI 122 120 123 11.5 57.6 129
expect the UK to get the 180bhp 2.5-litre
petrol boxer four-pot engine and CVT 2.0 TDI 150 148 130-132 9.1 56.5-57.6 128-134
gearbox (a turbocharged unit also exists).
Inside, you find a new 11.6in touchscreen Arteon 4dr saloon £33,150–£42,460 AAABC
infotainment system and a 522-litre boot.
VW’s flagship saloon is well-made and luxurious but rather bland to
APRIL
drive. LxWxH 4862x1871x1450 Kerb weight 1505kg
Abarth 595 update, 695 update, Alpina B8, Aston Martin
V12 Speedster, Audi Q3 PHEV, Q5 Sportback, BMW 4 Series 2.0 TSI 190 187 149 7.7-7.9 36.2-38.2 168-178
Cabriolet, M3 Competition, M4 Competition, M5 CS, Cupra
Formentor PHEV, Fiat 500, 500 Cabrio, Ford Galaxy Hybrid, 2.0 TSI 272 4Motion 270 155 5.6 33.6-35.3 180-190
S-Max Hybrid, Hyundai i30 N update, Santa Fe Hybrid, Santa
Fe PHEV, Jaguar E-Pace update, F-Pace PHEV, Kia Sorento 2.0 TDI 150 148 137 9.1 55.4-70.6 126-134 S90 4dr saloon £37,825–£57,655
PHEV, Stinger update, Land Rover Defender PHEV, Discovery
update, Range Rover Velar PHEV, Lamborghini Huracán STO, VAUXHALL 2.0 TDI 190 187 148 8.0 47.9-50.4 147-154 AAAAC
Mercedes-Benz C-Class, C-Class Estate, Mini 3dr update,
5dr update, Convertible update, Electric update, Peugeot 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
508 PSE, 508 SW PSE, Porsche 911 GT3, Renault Captur
PHEV, Skoda Octavia 4x4, Suzuki Jimny Commercial, Toyota 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
Highlander, Land Cruiser update, Vauxhall Mokka, Mokka-e,
Volkswagen Arteon update, Arteon Shooting Brake, LxWxH 4060x1765x1433 Kerb weight 1141kg Arteon Shooting Brake 5dr estate £37,460–£39,055AAABC 2.0 T4 185 130 8.7 37.7 169
Arteon R, Arteon R Shooting Brake, ID 4, Tiguan update,
Tiguan PHEV, Tiguan R, Touareg R, Volvo XC40 EV 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

M AY 1.2 100 97 121 9.9 48.7-52.3 126-134 2.0 T8 Twin Engine AWD 310 155 4.8 108.6-166.2 46

Audi E-tron GT, E-tron GT RS, Bentley Bentayga PHEV, 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
Flying Spur PHEV, Ferrari SF90 Spider, Fiat 500X update,
Hyundai i20 N, Kia Ceed update, Mercedes-AMG GT 73 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
4-Door Coupé, Mercedes-Benz EQA, Nissan Qashqai,
Skoda Enyaq iV, Subaru Outback, Tesla Model S Plaid, 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
Toyota RAV4 PHEV, Yaris Cross, Volvo C40
AAAAC Touran 5dr MPV £28,905–£34,650 AAAAC
SUMMER 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

Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA, Giulia GTAm, Alpina B4, Audi 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
Q4 E-tron, Q4 E-tron Sportback, BMW iX3, Citroën C3 Aircross
update, DS 4, 4 Crossback, 9, 9 PHEV, Ferrari Portofino M, 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
Honda Civic, Hyundai Bayon, Ioniq 5, Kona N, Lotus ‘Esprit’,
Evija, Maserati MC20, McLaren Artura, Mercedes-AMG One, 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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV, CLS update, Mercedes-
Maybach GLS, S-Class, Nissan Ariya, Pininfarina Battista, 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
Polestar 2 RWD, Porsche 911 GT3 Touring, 911 GTS, Taycan
Cross Turismo, Renault Arkana, Rimac C_Two, Seat Arona 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
update, Ibiza update, Tarraco PHEV, Toyota Mirai, Volvo
S90 update, XC60 update, V90 update 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

Q4 E-tron is electric-only mid-size SUV 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

AUTUMN 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

ARSlf3axSRxpooxmrtxeboxacGxkiu,xBlixaMuxWpd4aStee,riTeosnGarlea,nACuoduipRéS,3iXS, aMlo4oCna,briolet, 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.

X3 update, X4 update, Chevrolet Corvette, Citroën 1.4 TSI 150 148 122 10.7 37.2 173
ë-Berlingo, Cupra Born, Jeep Compass PHEV, Renegade
update, Maserati Levante Hybrid, Mercedes-AMG S63, LxWxH 4702x1809x1510 Kerb weight 1273kg T-Cross 5dr SUV £18,360–£27,785 LxWxH 4936x2019x1543 Kerb weight 1826kg
Mercedes-Benz EQB, EQS, SL, Peugeot 308, 308 SW,
Rifter EV, Porsche 911 Carrera T, Macan update, Renault 1.2 Turbo 110 108 124 10.0 54.3 119 AAAAB 2.0 T5 AWD 250 140 7.4 32.5 196
Arkana PHEV, Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge, Skoda
Kodiaq update, Toyota GR86, Vauxhall Combo-e Life, 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
Grandland X update, Volkswagen ID 4 GTX, Polo facelift
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
DECEMBER
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
Alfa Romeo Stelvio update, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer,
2 Series Coupé, i4, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Ineos Grenadier, 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
Jeep Wrangler PHEV, Kia EV6, Sportage, Land Rover
Range Rover, Mercedes-AMG S63e PHEV, MG electric 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
supermini, E-Motion, Nissan X-Trail, Porsche Taycan GTS,
Skoda Fabia, Vauxhall Astra, Astra Sports Tourer 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

New Bayon crossover is related to i20 The good-looking and tech-filled Insignia makes an attractive T-Roc 5dr SUV £23,550–£40,735 Audi. LxWxH 4425x1910x1658 Kerb weight 1626kg

AAAAC 1.5 T2 126 115 10.9 41.5 154

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

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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TESTER’S NOTES

Our examination service

28 September 1907

Maintaining things CONFIDENCE IN THE worthiness
can be therapeutic. of a prospective used car purchase
Emphasis on ‘can be’ has always eluded many, and so it
was in 1907, at the behest of many
s the last nut didn’t ` readers, that we “organised a staff
of reliable examiners, prepared
A tighten on its stud, I knew If you understand it, you will be more content to examine second-hand cars and
I was in trouble. I should report fully upon their condition”.
have felt more resistance than if you just hold a romantic notion about it
by now, followed by the gentle, “Owners or purchasers desirous
gratifying click of a torque wrench. a of obtaining a report should (after
But no. Around the nut went, its due arrangements are made with
inner thread apparently spent and, which then oozed around the pipes Tell that to a bloke with a thorough the vendor) send full particulars
if I was unlucky, the stud would be and upset the balance, because the understanding of what it takes to of the car and where it can be seen
ruined with it. I undid it; it was. next thing I knew, the pump and change a pair of motorbike forks. to the manager, enclosing the
Sigh. What to do? Replace the stud the boiler had packed up. necessary fee; the examination will
with a cut-down length of threaded Zen was published in 1974, but then be conducted and the report
bar that I had? Not a bad idea, but it This is where the old cliché ‘if it its ideas on industrialisation filter forwarded with the least delay.”
was a length of soft aluminium and, ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ comes from. I through to this car hobby of ours
although the stud is just one of four, only wanted to change a tyre. Instead today. Visit enthusiasts’ forums and Autocar’s “quite impartial”
together those hold my motorbike’s I got catastrophic augmentation. you will find contributors ruing the service cost £2 20s (about £250
front wheel in place. I would rather concept of car finance, complaining today) for any car up at £150 or
that didn’t go anywhere. At times like this, I think of how it costs people money every less; £3 3s (about £370) for a £150-
So I went online to order a new Robert M Pirsig’s Zen and the Art month but that they will never £400 car; or £4 4s (about £490)
stud, only to learn that Honda doesn’t of Motorcycle Maintenance, the truthfully own or understand a car. for a £400-plus car. If no examiner
make them any more and one expert world’s best-selling philosophy book. was local, you would have to pay for
suggests that you have to replace the That may be so, but there are a third-class train ticket as well.
entire front fork assembly instead. In its introduction, Pirsig admits, people who, finance ticking over, will
It reminded me of when I once unhelpfully, that his writing isn’t always drive a new car, and if it has GET MORE AUTOCAR
replaced a single radiator in a about “that great body of factual problems, those aren’t theirs either.
central heating system. Moving information relating to orthodox Zen X
it must have stirred up some silt, Buddhist practice” and “isn’t very I’m not really sure that’s great for
factual on motorcycles, either”. Pity: I the planet, and it wouldn’t be a bad New BMW M3 vs Alfa
Car finance deals: could have used some help with both. thing if those behind the new ‘right to Romeo Giulia QV on track
repair’ initiative for domestic goods
not for everyone I haven’t read Zen in decades, but applied their thoughts to the motor youtube.com/autocar
from what I remember, its hero rides industry. But it’s this turnover, not
but ideal for many an old motorbike that he regularly the way of Zen repair, that keeps the facebook.com/autocarofficial
services. He’s attuned to its foibles car industry alive.
and understands how it needs twitter.com/autocar
looking after. His companions on It keeps big players of the industry
a road trip own a newer bike whose going, anyway. Not so much the small autocar_official
mechanicals they don’t understand, ones, like the company I found that
so they get far more frustrated when turns out beautiful titanium studs SUBSCRIBE
it doesn’t run properly and they have that fit my motorbike forks perfectly.
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KI2I AJC K28 ARM RI2I CAB K32I COR PI2I DJS M26 EMB L28 GAM L24 HEW K29 JDS R27 JOS P24 KJS L28 LEM SI4 MAW K29 MJR L29 NMC KI2I RAW W9 SEN M29 TAP
K32I AJD R23 ARN P2I CAC P23 COS K27 DJW L28 EMB M68 GAP R555 HEW K28 JEB M900 JOS K29 KJW R555 LEN P2I MAW K3I MJT K3I NMC E5 RCC M2I SEN L23 TAR
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K27 AJL R27 ARR N29 CAD L29 COT K50 DMB N32I EMM Y9 GBR L2I HOB K25 JEH L28 JRB L29 KMC N26 LET R2I MCA L26 MLL P3I NNN R2I REA P2I SER K2I TAT
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KI23 AJT J700 ART C555 CAD K24 COW K28 DMH KI2I EON P24 GED P99 HOB P28 JEL K26 JRD K27 KMS K3I LJC PI8 MCC P23 MLS L27 PAD LI2I REA L29 SER L28 TAT
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GI6 ALC PI2 ASP L29 CAP L27 DAD T888 DOT R27 ESS V700 GRA P24 LLS R23 MCP S7 MOP N27 PAW L27 REM PI2I SLH R2 TET
P28 ALD N2I ASP M2I CCH L2I DAG L23 DOW K24 EST M999 GRE MI23 LMC E20 MCR L28 MOR L29 PAW N29 REM NI8 SLK M32I THA
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L2I ALE G83 ATH X2I CED P2I DAP K24 DRS N29 LOC P2I MCT P88 MOW M3I PEA K29 RJB K2I SMB P24 TJM
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K25 ALG L23 ATS N28 CEL NI2I DAR R9 DSH L25 LOG G4I MCT KI23 MPH T99 PEA N27 RJD K29 SMD K29 TJW
N27 ALG N3I ATS M3I CEM L29 DAS B6 DSR R28 LOG M27 MCW K3I MPP RI5 PEG K27 RJG K2I SME P27 TOD
P27 ALG L2I ATT P23 CES M3I DAS R5 DST AI7 LOK K24 MDB K28 MPS M28 PEG L26 RJH K28 SMH S33 TOE
K24 ALH R28 ATT M23 CFC GI4 DAT H9 DTH NI8 LOL P2I MEC K24 MRB S29 PEM M23 RJP K23 SMP R2I TON
K24 ALL K26 BAB M24 CHA P29 DAT R28 EAM L27 LON M24 MEC W29 MRH L24 PEP LI23 RJS L26 SMR P23 TON
R24 ALL N28 BAB K27 CHA Y600 DAW W32I EAN P44 LON L26 MED PI6 MRK N27 PEP K23 RLS K26 SMT L24 TON
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P24 ALM M26 BAD M3I CHM P24 DDS L3I EAS KI23 LOR N70 MED KI2I MSS MI2I PER N27 RMS L3I SON M2I TOP
K28 ALM W9 BAG K2I CHR L2I DEA P66 EAS MI23 LOR MI23 MED R25 NAB P2I PES GI2 RMW K26 SOP N2I TOP
K29 ALN R23 BAK K2I CHS S32I DEC N40 ECK L3I LOS HI0 MEE L29 NAB D93 PET L24 RNE L25 SPA JI7 TOR
L25 ALP L28 BAK K29 CJC EI5 DEK L27 EDS RI0 LOT R24 MEE L2I NAD A5 PGC L26 ROC K23 SPB N25 TOR
K26 ALP P23 BAL K29 CJD R2I DEK R27 EDS N88 LOT P28 MEE K23 NAD L32I PJB L24 ROE K29 SPC C5 TPB
P29 ALP K28 BAM K25 CJG K24 DEK N2I EEL K26 LOW P26 MER MI2I NAD K28 PJD R29 ROE K30 SPH N2I TRA
R29 ALP N24 BAN KI2I CJS L25 DEK K27 EEM K27 LSA NI2I MER M23 NAG K29 PJH M2I ROL K23 SPR L27 TRA
MI2I ALS P26 BAN KI2I CJW M26 DEK K27 EEN NI2I MAB CI2 MES N23 NAG K29 PJS R24 ROL K24 SPS L2I TRE
K3I ALW H97 BAN KI2I CLB K26 DEL N27 EJB P24 MAE L3I MES R24 NAG M24 PLE R25 ROM P2I SRB K2I TTH
P2I AMA K3I BAR K28 CLC L24 DER T8 EKS K29 PMC M2I ROR L24 SRM N2I TTS
L3I AMA L28 BAS KI23 CLH K3I DER K29 ELA M3I MES L29 NAG N6 PMW R23 ROW K27 SRW L26 WAD
KI2I AMC M29 BAS K44 CLK P700 DES L29 ELA BI3 MET E9 NAL P5 PNK L2I RRA R23 SSA N29 WAG
M32I AMD L23 BAT PI2I CLM BI4 DEW P23 ELE K24 MET BI8 NAM N26 POL K24 RRS N25 SSA P23 WAN
R23 AME N28 BAT P23 CLR N3I DEW N27 ELE N27 MET L2I NAM M80 POL L24 RRS N23 SSS L26 WAN
R23 BBB NI23 CLS K6 DGC K25 ELM R32I MET P23 NAM K29 POP K2I RSH L24 SSS K27 WAN
REGISTRATIONS URGENTLY WANTEDK27 AMHP25 BEAK24 CLW P300 DJC L27 ELM J30 MEW R25 NAM R23 POR M24 RST K26 SSS EI9 WAR
R27 BEA K27 CMB K29 DJG R28 ELM R26 MAK K23 MJA N23 NAN L25 POR L2I SAD L26 STA L24 WAR
P24 AML L24 BED LI2I CMC N32I DJH N29 ELM P29 MAK LI2I MJC M25 NAP N25 POT R25 SAD R28 STA R27 WAS
L23 BEE M32I CMC V444 DJP P23 EMB DI7 MAM P32I MJD L26 NAP R29 POT K28 SAH K3I STR N24 WAT
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L26 AMM N80 MAM K32I MJM P23 NED
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K24 ETH L3I HAG R27 HOG K25 JHN K23 JSC N23 LAB
N3I ETH R2I HAL K26 HOL P26 JHN K29 JSM R26 LAB
L3I ETT L24 HAL GI4 HOP K27 JJB K3I JSW SI0 LAC
MI2I ETT N27 HAL P23 HOW K23 JJC T6 KAD N23 LAC
L23 FAB M29 HAL R23 HOW K27 JJM P23 KAL L24 LAD
P24 FAB K32I HAM N27 HOW K3I JLB L26 KAL R25 LAD
L27 FAR R25 HAR L28 HOW K29 JLC KI23 KAM M600 LAD
S24 FAT PI9 HAS N2I JAL K28 JLM Y9 KAN T24 LAG
N28 FAT K25 HAS L24 JAL K28 JLR R66 KAN L28 LAH
R29 FAT P2I HAT R2I JAP K23 JLW N23 KAR CI9 LAK
T3I FAT L27 HAT K23 JAP R55 JMA P24 KAS M28 LAN
RI FCB M24 HAW M94 JAP K3I JMD K28 KEE L26 LAP
L6 FEB T90 HAW N23 JAR L23 JME P28 KEE MI2I LAS
RI2I FEE R90 HEB K28 JAW M23 JME NI23 KEE N3I LAT
JI9 FEL R27 HED Y5 JBW K26 JME L23 KER M28 LCS
EI9 FEN P24 HEL P29 JCH K29 JMG K32I KER K28 LEC
L26 FEN L22 HEM KI23 JCK K27 JMR N32I KER P24 LED
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MI23 GAB K29 HEM P23 JCM P2I JMT GI4 KES P2I LEG
N2I GAL N23 HEP K29 JCW M2I JOB N23 KJB N99 LEG
P23 GAM R23 HER K23 JDC P2I JOB KI23 KJC M32I LEG
R23 GAM L26 HER KI23 JDH L27 JOD N3I KJH S999 LEG
K26 GAM M27 HER LI23 JDM N27 JOD N3I KJM R24 LEM
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