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Third-gen roadster unveiled in limited-run M40i Performance First Edition form

MW has revealed its new,
third-generation Z4, with
a renewed focus on driving
dynamics to take on the
Porsche 718 Boxster. The new
Z4, developed in conjunction
with Toyota’s upcoming Supra,
made its public debut in the US
at the Pebble Beach Concours
d’Elegance in California, with
global sales due to commence
later this year.
The new roadster will make
its European debut at the Paris
show in September, when
BMW will reveal more about its
mechanical package ahead of
right-hand-drive deliveries to
the UK early next year. The first
derivative to be unveiled is the
flagship M40i Performance
First Edition, which will use a
335bhp turbocharged 3.0-litre
straight six.
The 718 Boxster rival has
been designed and engineered
from the ground up in a move
aimed at reigniting buyer
interest in roadsters in the face
of dwindling sales over recent
years. As well as boasting a
completely new look with more
distinctive proportions, the
new BMW adopts an electrically
operated fabric hood. The new
structure is claimed to weigh
60kg less than the folding
hard-top of the Z4 Mk2, while
providing the basis for a lower
centre of gravity and what BMW
officials describe as “more
sporting driving attributes”.
The new Z4 also uses a
brand new platform, which
will be shared with next year’s
resurrected Supra in a joint
engineering programme
between Toyota and BMW (see
separate story, p9). The design
of the steel and aluminium
structure is described as being
unique, although it adopts
chassis, suspension and
electrical components from
BMW’s cluster architecture
(CLAR) platform, as used by
the latest 7 and 5 Series, the
new X3, X4 and X5 and the
upcoming seventh-generation
3 Series. The Z4 will be built by

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The new Z4 soft-top
weighs 60kg less than
the Mk2 hard-top
Magna Steyr at its assembly
plant in Graz, Austria, alongside
Toyota’s sports car, which also
launches next year.
With a brief to deliver more
dynamic driving qualities
than its predecessor, the new
Z4’s platform incorporates
extra-wide sill elements that
are said to contribute to a more
than 30% increase in torsional
rigidity over its predecessor.
BMW has described the new
Z4 as the stiffest open-top car
the manufacturer has yet built,
and claimed it to be stiffer even
than the fixed-roof M4.
Despite increased exterior
dimensions, including a
significant 70mm increase in
width, the new Z4 is also said
to be around 50kg lighter than
its predecessor, suggesting
the M40i will tip the scales
at under 1500kg. The six-
cylinder engine that powers
it is the same as that offered
in a number of existing BMWs.
Performance First Edition goes
With 335bhp and 332lb ft in
the M40i M-Performance
First Edition model, it propels
the new two-seater from
0-62mph in 4.6sec and on to
a limited top speed of 155mph.
Fuel consumption and CO2
emissions are set at 39.7mpg
and 162g/km respectively.
The range-topping new Z4’s
peak power is 3bhp shy of the
338bhp made by the naturally
aspirated 3.2-litre in-line six
in the old Z4 M Roadster, a ◊
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The limited-volume Z4 M40i M
from 0-62mph in 4.6sec
a
CAN THE Z4 DO SHOW AND GO?
J A M E S AT T W O O D
There’s an old motorsport
cliché that if a racing car
looks right, it’ll go right. It’s
not entirely true, of course,
but here’s something that
is: when a car looks right, it’s
hugely frustrating when it
doesn’t also go right.
Style is subjective, of
course, but the Z4 looks
right, with a design that
improves on that of the
previous version. Does that
matter? After all, the old Z4
looked the part but couldn’t
fully deliver on that promise
when it came to driving.
To the credit of BMW,
PEBBLE BEACH
its engineers have
acknowledged and
responded to those
frustrations. As much
development time has been
spent on honing the Z4’s
driving dynamics as has
been spent on the styling.
Having had a brief drive
in a prototype Z4 earlier
this year, I’m encouraged
that it was time well spent
– although, obviously, we
won’t know for sure until our
testers get an extended run
in the finished version. But
I’m hopeful it will deliver both
style and substance.
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The M40i M Performance First
Edition has an electronically
controlled rear differential
a

∆ performance version of the
first-generation Z4 produced
between 2006 and 2008.
Although it can’t quite claim to
be the most powerful Z4 yet,
the M40i M Performance’s
332lb ft beats the Z4 M
Roadster by 63lb ft. By way
of comparison, the Porsche
Cayman S uses a turbocharged
2.5-litre horizontally opposed
four-cylinder with peak outputs
of 345bhp and 310lb ft.
Known internally under
the codename G29, the new
Z4 is also set to be sold with
a turbocharged 2.0-litre
four-cylinder petrol engine.
That power unit is expected
to develop at least 180bhp
in a planned entry-level Z4
sDrive20i model and, in a
higher state of tune, in the
region of 260bhp in a mid-
range Z4 sDrive30i model.
While full details are yet to
be confirmed, it is understood
that the base Z4 sDrive20i
will offer the choice between
a standard six-speed manual
gearbox and an optional eight-
speed automatic, while the
remaining models will all be
equipped with an eight-speed
automatic as standard. The
M40i M Performance variant
comes with an electronically
controlled M Sport rear
differential.
Early rumours suggesting
the new BMW roadster could
be given the option of four-
wheel drive on certain variants
have been denied by Munich
officials, who confirm instead
that it will be sold exclusively in
rear-wheel-drive guise.
In a move that would take
it into direct competition
with the likes of the Jaguar
F-Type 3.0, BMW is also said
to be developing a Z4 M
variant featuring the same
turbocharged 3.0-litre in-line
six-cylinder engine launched
in the new M2 Competition,
with around 405bhp and the
same 332lb ft as the Z4 M40i
M Performance. The outgoing
Z4 was never offered with
an M-tuned variant, backing
BMW’s claims that the new
model has become a more
sporting model. With the
six-pot mounted well back
in the engine bay, the new
Z4 is said to boast a 50/50
weight distribution. In M40i
M Performance First Edition
guise, the Z4’s suspension,
which uses a combination of
double wishbones up front
and a five-link arrangement
at the rear, features multi-
mode electronically controlled
dampers. An M Sport braking
system and 19in alloy wheels
featuring a bicolour, double-
spoke design are also standard
on the launch model.
The interior of the new
BMW features a new driver-
orientated dashboard with
technology taken from BMW’s
latest saloon cars. Digital
instruments and a touchscreen
monitor for the infotainment
functions have also been
added, along with newly
developed seats and a Z4-
specific set of controls housed
within a broad centre console.
Among a long list of options
are a head-up display and
a Harman Kardon sound
system, both of which are
fitted at standard to the M40i
M-Performance First Edition.
That generously equipped
derivative will also feature
black leather, electrically
adjustable seats with a
memory function and adaptive
LED headlights.
GREG KABLE

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Q & A C A LV I N L U K , B M W Z 4 D E S I G N E R
BMW’s reborn roadster sets
the tone for a new era of
design language for the brand,
according to the Z4’s exterior
designer Calvin Luk.
“The new design language
on this and the 8 Series is
about minimising line work,”
he explained. “The philosophy
is a couple of major lines
coupled with softer lines.”
BMW’s kidney grille has
been designed with a new
mesh, which is expected to
appear on other models. Luk
said the shape evokes “the
328 Mille Miglia race car”.
The new Z4 is intended
to reignite buyer
interest in roadsters
The Z4 also features a
reinterpretion of BMW’s
‘double-round’ lights, with the
units stacked on top of each
other, a design motif which
hasn’t been done on any BMW
model previously.
Luk also worked on making
the Z4 more driver-focused,
fitting in with the increased
emphasis on involvement.
“The wheelbase is slightly
shorter but we’ve brought the
driver forward a little to bring
the focus back to him or her.
Before, the hood was a bit too
long,” he said.
All Z4s will be rear-wheel
drive; launch M40is will
get an M Sport rear diff
At the rear, the focus was
on creating a wide stance and
reducing shutlines.
What were the biggest
challenges when designing
the new Z4?
“Every project has unique
challenges but the front
end tends to be the most
problematic because of the
required crash structures. For
example, we tried to get the
kidneys as low as possible but
we would probably have put
them even lower if it weren’t
for other considerations.”
The Z4 will share
its tech with BMW’s
latest saloons
HOW WILL THE SUPRA COMPARE?
At Toyota, former GT86
chief engineer Tetsuya Tada
is working on the new Supra,
a job he first thought he’d be
doing 15 years ago.
That the new Supra
needed to be true to its
predecessor is why Toyota
involved itself with BMW.
“When we decided we
were going to do this, we
didn’t just want a revival
or a rehash of what we had
before,” Tada said last month both neutral and adjustable.
at the Goodwood Festival of
Speed. “We wanted to ask all weight distribution will be
the Supra fans around the
world what was essential,
and I tried to look for these
conditions. The answer was
clear: an in-line six, turbo,
front engine and rear-wheel
drive. A lot of manufacturers approximately 1500kg.
had stopped
making in-line
six engines; BMW Disguised Supra broke cover at Goodwo
was the only one
continuing with an
in-line six.”
The Supra is yet
to be revealed in
its finished form,
but beneath the
disguise the model
Toyota revealed at
What does this car
mean to you?
“The proportions were
inspired by the Z8, which
was one of my favourite cars
growing up. We also looked
at the Z3, designed by Joji
PEBBLE BEACH
Goodwood is, aesthetically
at least, finished. “We still
have another half a year
for it to be mature
engineering-wise,” Tada
said. “We’re still working
on some of the handling
aspects and finer details.”
Tada said the Supra’s
centre of gravity is “even
lower” than that of the
boxer-engined GT86,
ensuring its handling will be
As with the BMW, the Supra’s
50/50 front to rear, and
although Toyota hasn’t
confirmed specific details
yet, Tada did reveal that
the Supra will produce
about 350lb ft and weigh
od
Nagashima, a mentor
of mine. I drive a first-
generation Z4 and my
parents drive a second-
generation Z4, so it’s an
emotional project for me.”
Have you compared
design notes with Toyota
given that the Z4 and
upcoming Supra were
developed together?
“The Supra was a really
independent operation. I’ve
never spoken to anyone at
Toyota during the design
of the Z4.”
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Concept hints at new-era electric supercar that tops 186mph and charges in 15min
udi has unveiled its new
PB18 E-tron concept at
the 2018 Pebble Beach
Concours d’Elegance.
The car previews a potential
electric successor to the R8.
As well as providing a
foretaste of Audi’s “high-
performance supercar of
tomorrow”, the 764bhp
concept also hints at plans
by the German car maker to
adopt the latest in lightweight,
solid-state battery technology.
With a body constructed of
aluminium, carbonfibre and
plastic composite, the new
four-wheel-drive Audi is said to
weigh less than 1550kg.
The PB18 E-tron draws
on the styling lineage first
established on the 2017 Audi
Aicon concept, albeit with a
more dramatic cab-forward
silhouette. An extended cockpit
incorporates tapered rear
side windows and a large back
window that hint at the look of a
modern-day shooting brake.
Key design elements include
a heavily structured front end
with a hexagon-shaped grille
and large air ducts as well as
thin ‘laser’ headlights and a
prominent splitter. The rear is
dominated by an adjustable
spoiler, full-width light band
and a high-mounted diffuser
that can be adjusted to
increase downforce.
INFINITI HAS CHOSEN Pebble
Beach as the venue to show
off a new electrified, single-
seat speedster concept.
Called the Prototype 10, it
signposts Infiniti’s intention
to be an electric-only brand
from 2021 and is the second
retro-inspired concept after
the Prototype 9 of 2017.
The roofless concept draws
heavily on early California
Prototype 10 is a pure-electric single-seater that draws inspiration from classic US speedsters
PB18 E-tron covers
0-62mph in little
more than 2.0sec
Developed under the
working title Level Zero, the
PB18 E-tron eschews Audi’s
autonomous driving functions
for a more purist approach,
placing the driver in the thick of
the action.
Fully electronic controls
have allowed Audi to provide
its latest concept with an
intriguing variable cockpit
design, allowing the driver’s
seat and dashboard to be
positioned in one of two ways:
speedsters of the mid-20th
century and features a
rear-mounted electric motor
cooled by large vents behind
the driver’s seat. No power
or battery range figures have
been quoted.
The interior features
only one seat, a four-point
harness and a small steering
wheel that’s attached to a
steer-by-wire system.
either to the left of the interior
or in the centre, providing
space for a passenger. The idea
is inspired by Audi’s Le-Mans-
winning R18 LMP1 racing car.
The 4530mm-long
concept is lower, wider and
longer than today’s R8 and it
has a 470-litre boot.
The PB18 E-tron is powered
by three electric motors — one
within the front axle delivering
201bhp and two sited within the
rear axle with 234bhp each.
The Prototype 10 will never
make production. Its purpose
is to reflect the flexibility
available when designing cars
with electrified powertrains.
Infiniti’s future range of
sports cars, saloons and
SUVs will be made using
some of this concept’s design
language, with a variety of
hybridised, plug-in hybrid and
fully electric models.
PEBBLE BEACH
311 MILES
The quoted range
of the PB18 from its
liquid-cooled 95kWh
The combined solid state battery, Audi claims.
system output is mounted under Alternatively, it
671bhp, but a the boot can be charged
boost function wirelessly.
allows up 764bhp for Drawing a link to
brief periods, giving the car motorsport, the concept uses
509bhp per tonne. Torque suspension inspired by Audi’s
peaks at 612lb ft. A 0-62mph LMP1 racer, with independent
time of “scarcely more than transverse control arms, a
two seconds” is claimed and it’s pushrod system up front and
said to top 186mph. a pullrod set-up at the rear —
With 800V compatibility, the each with variable magnetic
PB18 E-tron’s battery can be ride dampers. 
fully recharged in 15 minutes, GREG KABLE
PFO is a £2m electric
hypercar due in 2020
PININFARINA HAS SHOWN and crack 186mph. A driving
its upcoming PFO electric range of 310 miles is promised.
hypercar to potential The company aims to sell 150
customers at a private event at examples globally.
Pebble Beach — and released The PF0 is the first
an image that details some of production car branded
the car’s rear. The PFO is set purely as a Pininfarina and is
to cost about £2 million and is described by chairman Paolo
expected to go on sale in 2020. Pininfarina as the realisation
Based on Rimac’s latest EV “of an American dream”. It’s
platform, the PF0 is said to be the first of several pure electric
capable of covering 0-62mph models due to be produced by
in “less than two seconds” the Italian design house.
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Limited-run £4.5m hypercar ramps up downforce, sheds weight and adds agility
ugatti has used the
Pebble Beach Concours
d’Elegance in California
to unveil its new Chiron-
based Divo hypercar.
Limited to 40 examples,
and already sold out despite
its €5 million (£4.5m) price,
the Divo features a bespoke
exterior design, modified
chassis and improved
aerodynamics. The result is a
claimed 8sec improvement on
the Chiron’s lap time around
the Nardo handling circuit.
THE NEW MCLAREN 720S
GT3 racing car has begun an
extensive testing programme
ahead of its introduction
next year.
Two development versions
of the successor to the
650S GT3, which won more
than 50 races, will take
part in an extensive testing
programme. More than
18,500 miles of running is
planned, including a number
GT3 race car will
take to the track
next season
The Divo — named after
two-time Targa Florio winner
Albert Divo — features an
aggressive redesign that
includes a distinctive front-
end look. A large front splitter
boosts downforce and feeds
air to the enlarged intakes,
while new vertically oriented
LED headlights give the Divo a
unique lighting signature.
Great attention has been
paid to improving brake and
powertrain cooling through a
raft of new inlets across the
of 24-hour and 36-hour tests.
Built to GT3 regulations for
customer GT championships,
the 720S GT3 uses a race-
tuned version of the 720S
road car’s M840T twin-
turbocharged 4.0-litre V8,
driven through a six-speed
sequential gearbox. The
engine has been tuned to
deliver smoother torque
and to boost efficiency for
endurance races.
bonnet and wings. Even the
roof has been altered to form
an air duct.
The rear end is equally
purposeful, with a new height-
adjustable rear spoiler that is
23% wider than the Chiron’s.
It inherits the air braking
function from its sibling, too.
New rear lights are formed of
3D-printed fins, 44 of which
light up to produce a striking
lighting effect.
The result of all the
bodywork changes is a 90kg
The GT3 shares the
Monocage II structure of
the regular 720S, although
extensive race-spec
bodywork developments
increase downforce. It also
gains adjustable dampers
with coil-over springs and
runs on bespoke Pirelli tyres.
The race car will be
homologated for use from
the start of 2019 and will cost
£440,000.
improvement in downforce,
increasing maximum lateral
cornering forces to 1.6g.
The chassis fine-tuning
was aimed at making the Divo
sharper and more agile than
the Chiron. Increased camber
— necessary for the desired
handling characteristics —
has caused the top speed
to be limited to 236mph.
Meanwhile, the steering
and suspension have been
tweaked to ensure a more
direct response. Lightweight
MCLAREN HAS ALSO revealed
a 600LT shod in bespoke
upgrades from the firm’s MSO
division. The car features a
number of carbonfibre parts,
including an F1-Longtail-
inspired air intake scoop,
bodykit and roof. Lightweight
carbonfibre seats are sourced
from the McLaren Senna and
PEBBLE BEACH
wheels, carbonfibre parts and
reduced insulation contribute
to a 35kg saving.
Inside, upgrades include
new, more supportive seats
and a redesigned Alcantara
steering wheel. The cabin is
trimmed in new materials, too.
There are no changes to
the Chiron’s 8.0-litre quad-
turbocharged W16 engine,
which still puts out 1479bhp
through a seven-speed dual-
clutch transmission.
LAWRENCE ALLAN
Just 40 Chiron-based
Divas will be made and
all are already sold
MSO division
shows potential
for 600LT spec
feature six-point harnesses,
and an upgraded Bowers &
Wilkins sound system is also
showcased.
Detail touches, which can be
specified by potential 600LT
owners, include bespoke
embroidery, ‘600LT’ etching
on the throttle pedal and even
a set of hand-painted keys.
29 AUGUST 2018 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 13
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Lamborghini plans to
make 900 Aventador
SVJs and 63 specials

Extensive aero was key to its ’Ring lap

OFFICIAL PICTURES

New Aventador SVJ comes with 759bhp, 531lb ft and a new Nordschleife lap record
he Aventador SVJ, which
has been revealed at the
Pebble Beach Concours
d’Elegance, lays claim to
being the fastest Lamborghini
on sale today.
With 759bhp and 531lb ft
on tap, the SVJ — which
stands for Superveloce Jota —
matches the power output of
the super-limited Centenario
and is 29bhp more powerful
than the Aventador S. These
reserves are delivered by a
tuned version of the firm’s
naturally aspirated 6.5-litre
V12 and transmitted to the road
through all four wheels.
Four-wheel steering is also
fitted, as on the Aventador SV,
but the SVJ builds upon that
car’s agility with the second
generation of Lamborghini’s
active aerodynamics system
(ALA 2.0). Improvements
over the first system include
redesigned air inlets. This
system helped the SVJ to
lap the Nürburgring in 6min
44.97sec — a new record for a
production car.
Lamborghini claims the
SVJ’s downforce is 40%
greater than that of the
Aventador SV, its former
performance flagship. Larger
side air intakes, a huge rear
wing, tweaked underbody
with vortex generators and a
prominent rear diffuser and
aerodynamic bodywork at
the front help to achieve the
improved aero. The chassis
is tweaked for additional
stiffness. An anti-roll bar that’s
50% stiffer has been fitted
and the suspension’s damping
force range is increased by 15%
over the SV’s. Other tweaks to
the suspension are claimed to
improve on-track stability.
A re-engineered exhaust
system reduces back pressure
and has been fettled to produce
a “more emotive” sound, as
well as being lighter than the
standard set-up, with higher
exit points.
The mechanical upgrades
also run to a reprogrammed
seven-speed automatic
gearbox, while the four-wheel
drive system now sends 3%
more torque rearwards. The
ESC and ABS systems are
tweaked to accommodate the
car’s enhanced grip levels.
A total of 900 SVJs will be
built, with UK prices starting
at around £356,000 when
deliveries begin in early 2019.
An further 63 units will be
produced in ‘63 Edition’ guise,
of which the Pebble Beach
launch car is one, celebrating
the brand’s inception in 1963.
These cars feature bespoke
colour and trim and will carry a
higher price than regular SVJs.
JIMI BECKWITH

EQ Silver Arrow MERCEDES-BENZ HAS
references W125 resurrected the spirit of
Rekordwagen its streamlined high-speed
record breakers with the EQ
Silver Arrow concept at Pebble
Beach. The 5.3m-long single-
seater pays homage to the
W125 Rekordwagen prototype,
which hit 269mph on a closed
German road in 1938.
The super-slippery shape of
the EQ Silver Arrow concept
is combined with the use of
active aero tech, such as
spoilers that extend at speed,
and a lightweight carbonfibre
body. There’s only room for
a driver in the wood-and-
leather-lined cockpit.
Destined to remain a
one-off concept, it’s based
around an extended version
of Mercedes’ new modular
electric platform, using
a flat floor to house an
80kWh battery. The concept
is powered by a 738bhp
electric powertrain (13bhp
more than the original V12
of the Rekordwagen). No
performance figures have
been released but it has a
theoretical range of 249 miles.
A similarly specified
powertrain is understood to be
under development for a new
electric AMG performance
model, rivalling the likes of the
Porsche Taycan.

RENAULT TO DENY UK ITS NEW ARKANA KALASHNIKOV LOADS UP TESLA RIVAL

Renault’s new crossover, revealed at the Moscow
motor show this week, will be called the Arkana.
The C-segment model is not bound for the UK but
it will be key to increasing the French brand’s sales
in Russia, its second-largest market.
Kalashnikov, the Russian maker best known for
the AK47 assault rifle, has unveiled an electric
car. The 295bhp CV-1 features retro styling based
on the 1970s Izh 2125 Combi. It has a range of 220
miles and a 0-62mph time of around six seconds.

29 AUGUST 2018 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 15

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If the BMW-Great Wall project
goes ahead, the 2023 Mini
family will be quite different
a

Parent firm BMW could partner with Great Wall to create brand’s next model range
he future of the Mini
brand is being radically
rethought as its BMW
parent makes major
changes to its product plans.
Autocar understands
that plans for a new fourth-
generation Mini have been
pushed back and any new
model will not appear before
2023. Even the major
makeover scheduled for
today’s Mini range in late
2019 might be canned as part
of BMW’s comprehensive
planning overhaul.
One plan for the Oxford-
based brand would see BMW
and Chinese car maker Great
Wall teaming up to engineer a
new small front-wheel-drive
platform, which would be used
for an all-new range of Minis to
be launched from 2023.
Sources also say the
fourth-generation Mini range
is likely to shrink, with an axe
hanging over future versions of
the cabriolet and the three-
door hatchback.
The dislocation of the Mini
brand comes after BMW’s
decision to shift production
to just two platforms for all
of its future models. These
have been dubbed FAAR for
front-wheel-drive cars and
CLAR for rear-wheel-drive
ones, as revealed by Autocar in
December last year.
This strategic move, say
insiders, has left Mini’s future
up in the air because the FAAR
architecture is too expensive
and too big to underpin future
Mini models.
As BMW platform strategist
Lutz Meyer told Autocar, both
the FAAR and CLAR platforms
will be engineered to allow
vehicles to be produced with
internal combustion engines,
as plug-in hybrids and as pure-
electric models.
The electric motor on the
hybrid versions of the new-
generation vehicles will drive
the axle not powered by the
internal combustion engine.
This engineering layout means
that future BMW plug-in
hybrids will be all-wheel drive.
Such a complex ‘multi-fuel’
platform will be more expensive
to engineer and produce than
today’s rather simpler, front-
wheel-drive UKL platform,
which underpins the Mini family
and BMW models such as the
2 Series Active Tourer and X1.
For BMW, the FAAR
and CLAR architectures
are essential because it is
proving difficult to predict
with accuracy future buying
patterns and the extent to
which drivers will swap to pure-
electric vehicles.
As a global brand, BMW also
has to cover individual market
moves in different countries.
For example, China is switching
to electric cars at a much faster
rate than Western markets.
Furthermore, the Mini
brand’s fundamental problem
is that it is a relatively small
part of the BMW operation.
In 2017, the BMW Group sold
2.46 million vehicles. Of that
total, Mini accounted for
372,000 units globally — a sixth
of the company’s output.
Crucially, however, the
six-model Mini range shares

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technology with a number of
BMWs (including the new X1
and X2 crossovers) and total
production of the front-drive
UKL platform is a very healthy
850,000-plus units annually.
Even so, when BMW
begins the shift to the FAAR
platform from 2021, production
of the UKL platform will be
phased out.
New family is likely to retain the five-door, Clubman and Countryman
This is the hard industrial
logic that lies behind BMW’s
attempts to broker a deal with
another car maker to engineer
a new platform that is modern
and safe but less complex and
expensive to produce.
Industry rumours suggest
that BMW held extensive talks
with Toyota on a co-operative
project, but that came to
THE MERCEDES-AMG GT R
Roadster will go on sale next
year as the brand’s most
hardcore drop-top yet.
The C version is currently
the flagship convertible
in the range of the front-
engined sports car and AMG
was previously undecided
about whether to produce an
R version.
However, that decision
now looks to have been made
because this prototype, seen
S PY S H OT
MERC-AMG GT R
WHY BMW IS LOOKING TO CHINA
H I LT O N H O L L O WAY
One significant reason for
BMW pursuing a platform
deal with a Chinese maker is
that the engineering costs
will be notably lower than
for a platform engineered
in Europe. It’s not widely
appreciated that the cost of
engineering a new platform
has to be amortised across
every car that is built on it.
High wage costs for
Western engineers (alongside
factory workers, designers
and management staff) is a
nothing. A deal with Great Wall
looks more promising because
BMW and the Chinese maker
have already formed a 50/50
joint venture. Called Spotlight
Automotive, it will produce
an electric version of today’s
Mini in China.
If the new BMW-Great
Wall platform project goes
ahead, the 2023 Mini family
will be quite different. There’s
unlikely to be a cabriolet and
the three-door bodystyle could
also be dropped. Expect a
compact five-door hatch and
new Clubman and Countryman
models that will be less
bulky and rather more lithe
than today’s cars, which are
hampered (especially in the
testing at the Nürburgring,
sport familiar R design
cues. The roof mechanism
and structural additions
are expected to add around
35kg to the 577bhp GT R’s
kerb weight. That could add
a couple of tenths to the
coupé’s 3.6sec 0-62mph
time. Minor revisions to the
suspension are also likely.
The car’s arrival will
coincide with a number of
updates for the GT range.
massive issue for cars like
the Mini, which are priced
from £16,000 in three-door
form. In stark contrast, the
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
costs from £24,000, making
it far easier to cover the cost
of the European-engineered
multi-fuel FAAR platform.
Traditionally, Mini’s vast
array of options packages
has boosted profitability,
but as standard equipment
levels have increased, this
effect has lessened.
case of the five-door hatch) by
having to be built on a platform
designed primarily for vehicles
from a larger segment.
Three-cylinder engines with
mild-hybrid assistance will
be standard issue on the new
models. A pure-electric version
of the platform, spun into two
models, is part of Great Wall’s
plan to offer seven EVs in its
range by 2025.
The Mk4 Mini will still be
made in the UK, but localised
production for the Chinese
market seems highly likely.
In 2017, only 35,000 Minis
were sold in China. The cost
benefits of local production
could boost that significantly.
HILTON HOLLOWAY
NEWS
CONFIDENTIAL
GOSSIP | RUMOURS | TRENDS
VOLKSWAGEN HAS
ruled out GTI versions
of its SUVs, according to
UK managing director
Alison Jones, but she said
SUVs would fit in with the
company’s R performance
range. Jones noted that
R-badged models “have
always been four-wheel-
drive and in essence that’s
what SUVs are all about, so
it makes more sense to lead
with that one.” A VW T-Roc
R has been seen testing,
although the firm has said
nothing about it in public.
FORD WILL NOT make
a performance-focused
ST variant of its Ka+
supermini, according to
sources at the manufacturer,
despite the popularity of
the Volkswagen Up GTI.
The Ka+ line-up will not
even get the sporty ST-Line
trim available in other Ford
models, such as the Fiesta
and Ecosport.
TOYOTA WILL LAUNCH
a hydrogen-fuel-cell-
powered bus in Tokyo next
year using an upscaled
version of the powertrain
in the Mirai. Around 100
hydrogen buses will be on
the roads in Tokyo in time
for the 2020 Olympics, each
with capacity to carry 78
passengers and a 125-mile
range. Toyota aims for all
new buses in Japan to be
hydrogen-powered by 2030.
SKODA’S HEAD OF product
management, Guido
Haak, reckons Tesla is the
number-one risk taker
in the industry – but the
Model 3 is too expensive
to be a car for everybody.
Haak said an electric Skoda
would have a less ‘vanilla’
list of attributes, including
price, range, fun-to-drive
characteristics and other
desirable features.
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E-Type Zero will enter
production. Its range
will exceed 170 miles
OFFICIAL PICTURES
Heritage division will turn existing E-Types into pure-electric cars
aguar will put the
electric E-Type Zero into
production following the
enthusiastic reception
received by a one-off concept
version unveiled last year.
Jaguar Land Rover Classic,
the company’s fast-growing
heritage division, will sell
original E-Types that have
been restored and converted
to run on battery power. It
will also offer a conversion
service for owners of existing
E-Types, alongside its current
E-Type Reborn restoration
programme. First deliveries are
expected in summer 2020.
The firm hasn’t released
full technical specs but has
said it is aiming for a range of
more than 170 miles using a
40kWh battery. The E-Type
PORSCHE CLASSIC HAS
revealed a one-off 993-era 911
Turbo S built from an original
bodyshell but using all-new
parts. Making its public debut
at the Porsche Rennsport
Reunion at Laguna Seca, the
car, dubbed ‘Project Gold’, is
a track-only restored model in
which the bodyshell is the only
original part carried over.
SUBARU AXES ALL DIESELS IN THE UK
Subaru has removed all of its diesel models
from sale in the UK in a move understood to be
prompted by the new WLTP emissions tests. The
Levorg estate has also been withdrawn from sale,
with Subaru unable to confirm when it will return.
Zero concept shown last year
featured a 295bhp electric
motor and had a claimed
150mph top speed — matching
the original 1961 car’s — and a
0-60mph time of 5.5sec. The
powertrain takes many of its
Instrumentation is new and a touchscreen is available as an option
The rest, some 6500 parts,
were made using the original
specs by the Porsche Classic
division. It includes an original
444bhp twin-turbo 3.6-litre
flat six engine, four-wheel
drive system and gearbox.
Finished in gold paint,
the car pays homage to the
far more recent 911 Turbo S
Exclusive Series.
components from the Jaguar
I-Pace electric SUV.
The battery of the E-Type
Zero takes the place of the
original’s 3.8-litre six-cylinder
iron-block engine under the
bonnet, with the electric motor
The car is the 346th
993-era Turbo S produced
and features a ‘1 of 1’ plaque
inside, announcing its one-off
status. It’ll be sold at auction
by RM Sotheby’s in October,
where it is expected to achieve
a price well in excess of the
£150,000-£300,000 used
993-generation Turbo S cars
currently sell for.
HONDA NSX GETS DETAILED MAKEOVER
Honda has updated the NSX for 2019 with a series
of chassis tweaks, including new settings, and
efficiency-boosting powertrain revisions that
meet the latest emissions standards. New cabin
trim and exterior colours complete the update.
fitting in the space of the newly
absent gearbox. The E-Type
Zero weighs 46kg less than
the original.
It also receives modified
instrumentation, with a
touchscreen available as
an option. LED headlights
are added, but otherwise
the concept is described by
Jaguar as “largely original”.
The conversion will be fully
reversible, allowing owners to
refit the straight six if required.
The conversion of an existing
donor E-Type will cost around
£60,000, with a complete
E-Type Zero estimated at
£300,000. The Concept Zero’s
most notable appearance
to date was during the royal
wedding earlier this year.
JAMES ATTWOOD
OFFICIAL PICTURE
One-off 993-era 911 Turbo S nods to newer Exclusive Series car
29 AUGUST 2018 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 19
PEBBLE BEACH
WHAT IS IT
LIKE TO DRIVE?
The very idea of an almost
noiseless E-Type might
seem sacrilegious, but
the ion-fuelled powertrain
suits the car surprisingly
well. Our drive was
conducted at modest
speeds on the streets of
Monterey in California but
it still gave us the chance
to experience both the
seamless torque and,
under bigger throttle
openings, a surge of
acceleration that felt
utterly right for the car.
The motor produces
some distinctive whine
under acceleration, but
there were none of the
creaks or squeaks that
might be expected from
an old car on poor roads.
The standard E-Type’s
softish suspension
settings cope well with
rough surfaces and the
Zero’s near-identical
weight distribution means
that it handles almost
exactly like the donor
car. Our prototype had
unassisted steering,
which was heavy but full
of feedback. The plan is
to offer buyers the option
of electrical assistance,
which shouldn’t feel out of
place given the changes
to the powertrain.
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Speed enforcement proposal is unworkably draconian
SUNDAY
To Silverstone for the World Endurance
Championship, driving an Orange Fury Ford
Mustang rag-top its maker had kindly put my
way. I was keen to try this pokier 2019 5.0 V8
Mustang 10-speed auto (a recipe that struck
me as overkill, in a nice way), and it was duly
brilliant. In Drive, the inscrutable computer in its
bowels swaps ratios imperceptibly, keeping the
engine percolating at 2000-2500rpm anywhere
between 10mph and 70mph. In Sport it holds
lower ratios longer, often leaving out the top few.
And if you operate your gearbox via the nice-to-
use short-throw paddles it becomes impressively
responsive, although the gaps between ratios are
so small and you’re pulling left and right so often
that you soon default to a self-shift mode.
What about the racing? Good fun witnessing
Fernando Alonso’s star quality on the pre-race
grid, and the racing itself was interesting if
inconclusive. The road-reminiscent Astons, Fords
and Ferraris took most limelight and we saw lots
of close-shave overtaking involving cars radically
different in performance. The two Toyota LMP1
hybrids, the closest to automatic winners you’ll
ever see, were disqualified for grinding away too
much of their underbody skid-blocks for the post-
race scrutineers to tolerate. That made a mockery
of the man-hours, miles and millions expended
on Toyota’s race campaign and was hardly an
MY WEEK IN CARS
` TUESDAY
Any fool could see the
Toyotas were the winners
a for the holiday-starved news industry, but, sadly,
the winners. People kept saying rules were rules
but the decision seemed puerile in the extreme.
MONDAY
Some consoling news lands: an online appeal
for the family of Henry Hope-Frost, much-
loved Goodwood commentator, father of three
and former colleague who died in a motorbike
accident on his way home from work, has raised
£110,000. That’s three times the £38,000 target
initially chosen – ‘38’ because H was widely
known for his ‘fever’ over anything fast, loud and
automotive, and 38deg C is the body temperature
at which humans are deemed to have a fever.
Nothing lessens the extent of this tragedy, but it’s
fantastic seeing people rally round.
AND ANOTHER THING…
We’re putting the finishing
touches to what has become
our annual Low Carbon
Vehicle supplement, timed
to coincide with the LCV
Show at Millbrook, Beds, in
two weeks’ time. The subject
becomes ever more relevant
and exciting, and the cars
and know-how ever more
NEWS
Mustang makes light
work of its V8 with a
new 10-speed auto ’box
A barmy chief constable is in the news. I’m
tempted to wonder if Shropshire-based Anthony
Bangham’s half-baked proposal to nick people for
going 1mph over the limit is a helpful invention
he is real. As both he and anyone else who ever
drove a car knows, his proposal is as unworkable
as it is trivial. You have to wonder how an
individual so lacking in common sense can
become Head of National Roads Policing. Guess
no-one else wants it. I’ve known some well-placed
coppers in my time, always with a right-thinking
but essentially practical outlook. Let’s hope this
zealot gets shouted down and that people with
sense (plus workable ideas for curbing the speed
abuse that does exist) are appointed.
WEDNESDAY
My request a couple of weeks ago for your help
identifying insurers capable of making the whole
fraught business viable has resulted in a storming
win for NFU Mutual. Its recipe of using hand-
picked local agents prepared to deliver personal
service while plugged into a muscular national
organisation is the one most of you are happy to
recommend. I also heard quite a bit from people
who deal with obviously well-run brokers.
But just as I was reading your helpful replies
a nicely turned letter from the local NFU rep fell
through my Gloucestershire letterbox (was this
a coincidence?). If I can work out how to transfer
my business without losing several shirts in the
process, I think I’m going to give them a go.
GET IN TOUCH
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TESTED 21.8.18, SURREY ON SALE NOW PRICE £159,925

It’s the world’s first super-SUV, according to its maker, but is this
hard-edged 641bhp tech fest too big for its boots on UK roads?
 hatever you think of the
Lamborghini Urus, even if
you find it so objectionable
that you can hardly bear
to look at these photographs,
you must arrive at your opinion
of it availed of two pieces of
information.
The first is that it is right
and proper that this car exists.
Lamborghini is no less a money-
making concern than a house
builder or an accountancy firm,
and for it to overlook a vast and
growing sector of the market
on the grounds of some sort of
imagined sacrosanctity, or to
respect Ferruccio Lamborghini’s
legacy, would be a curious self-
punishment. Porsche, Maserati,
Aston Martin, Bentley, Rolls-Royce
and the rest are building SUVs of
their own and Lamborghini would
be mad to watch them gobble
up the pie while it sat back and
congratulated itself on being so
singularly faithful to the supercar
cause. Lamborghini says this car
could double its output to 7000
units a year, which sounds like very
good business. And Lambo, unlike
many others, does have some sort
of heritage in off-road vehicles.
Of course, it is possible to be
fully aware of all that and still find
the high-performance SUV thing
depressing. This is simply where
the automotive industry finds itself
in 2018. You might just think the
Urus is the most wonderful car
since the turn of the millennium,
though, in which case the second ◊
 TESTER’S NOTE
You select Drive
using the right-hand
`
Away from corners, there is
gearshift paddle. It’s
fine, unless you’re
in the middle of a
athleticism and agility, but
manoeuvre and the
steering-wheel-
not any real playfulness
mounted paddle isn’t
where you need it. DP
a

Urus puts on speed quickly thanks to the torque-rich nature of its 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8

∆ piece of information will make are simply too high riding and too products could pick out component well have been its undoing. As it is,
you very happy indeed. It is that heavy and no amount of technology after component that is shared across the Urus – on 22in wheels rather
Lamborghini’s SUV is very good. or hardware can get around that. the group. Lamborghini has at least than 23s, the largest available –
It really is. If you listed the 10 or 12 There’s no doubting the Urus has tried to give the cockpit a bespoke feel feels busy and tense over the worst
things a car like this should be able to presence, but to my eyes the detail with the drive mode and gear selector stretches of Tarmac, without being
do, you couldn’t honestly say the Urus styling is overwrought, particularly mechanisms, but I’ll leave you to hopelessly uncomfortable. At least
is bad at any one of them. around the fussy front end, and the decide how tasteful you think they are. that’s true in Strada mode, in which
With that out of the way, let me slightly contrived coupé roofline just Inevitably, the Urus has a more the air suspension is at its most
tell you something else about this doesn’t look right. Meanwhile, the connected, less isolating ride quality pliant, and just about in Sport mode,
car. Lamborghini reckons it is the cabin is spacious – although the rear than a Porsche Cayenne or Bentley too. In the firmest setting, Corsa, the
first-ever super-SUV, which isn’t seats might be a little claustrophobic Bentayga. On smoother roads, the ride does go to hell on anything other
an unreasonable claim, and it is for really tall passengers – and ride is fine and even on rougher than super-smooth asphalt. There
so loaded with technology and the quality throughout is very sections it isn’t unduly harsh. One is also what Lamborghini calls Ego
hardware that it’s quite surprising good indeed. It’s a pity, though, of the main reasons for testing this mode, incidentally, which allows you
you don’t have to attend a two-day that anybody at all familiar with car extensively in the UK is that our to adjust parameters independently.
course simply to operate it. It has other premium Volkswagen Group sometimes appalling roads might This car’s seating position is very
active torque vectoring, four-wheel
steering, a rear-biased centre
differential, adaptive air suspension
and active anti-roll bars, all of which
are there to make the car as agile as it
can possibly be. It also has staggered
tyres front to rear and plenty more
besides. On top of that, it has the
least ambiguous remit of any high-
performance SUV so far: be great
to drive along a winding road. It is a
Lamborghini, after all.
And it is great to drive – for an
SUV – but what it absolutely isn’t is
fun, or engaging, or rewarding, or
interactive, not in overall terms, not
in the way a purpose-built sports car
can be. Which, to me, demonstrates
a point: if the Urus isn’t the kind of
SUV that will make you wake up
early on a Sunday morning just to go Drive mode and gear selectors aim to put a Lambo stamp on VW-led surroundings
for a drive, no SUV ever will be. They

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Driving position feels very much like a sports car’s, only you’re sited a couple of feet higher
good, because although you do sit
high above the road surface, you
do so in much the same repose as
you would in one of the company’s
more on-brand models. That is, you
feel snug, with the bodywork rising
up to meet the glass somewhere
around your shoulders, while the
steering wheel reaches out towards
your chest. It’s a sports car seating
position, just a couple of feet higher
up. When you start pushing the Urus
a little harder, then, it doesn’t feel
completely alien. You start hustling
the car, despite its size and weight,
with much the same confidence you’d
If you think the design looks complex, you should see the tech that lies beneath it
feel in a more overtly sporting car.
The steering is a highlight. It is
electrically assisted, of course, so not
remotely communicative, but it is
precise, consistent and so natural in
its rate of response down at the front
axle that you pour the car into corners
more instinctively than you do in any
other SUV. There is just enough body
roll to let you know you’re working
the chassis, masses of turn-in grip
and even, when you chuck the car
around a bit, a sense of balance, of
harmony between the front and
rear axles. The Urus doesn’t merely
plough on in hopeless understeer, at
least not at road speeds. Away from
corners, there is athleticism and
agility, but not any real playfulness
despite the rear-biased four-wheel
drive system and active torque
vectoring. Again, not at road speeds,
anyway. Body control is exceptionally
good for a car of this size.
What of the Audi RS6-sourced
twin-turbo V8? It’s a monster,
frankly, and with its bundles of low-
rev torque, it is very well suited to a
car like the Urus. Throttle response
is sharp, the rate of acceleration
under full load in second gear is more
unsettling than that of any other SUV
FIRST DRIVES
DOES IT FEEL LIKE A
REAL LAMBORGHINI?
What makes the Urus a
Lamborghini? Apart from
the way it looks, all that really
differentiates it from every other
large Volkswagen Group SUV is its
hardware calibration. In fact, chief
technical officer Maurizio Reggiani
has said it was the calibration work
that took the most time.
So although the Urus shares
its underpinnings with the Audi
Q8, Bentley Bentayga, Porsche
Cayenne and VW Touareg, and its
engine is borrowed from the Audi
RS6, among others, its gearbox is
the ubiquitous ZF automatic that’s
used right across the industry.
The air suspension, active anti-
roll bars, four-wheel steering
system and so on are off-the-shelf
parts, they have all been tuned
to work together in a unique way,
to give the Urus its own distinct
personality. Is that enough to
make it a real Lamborghini? That’s
probably a matter of opinion.
and the soundtrack, while clearly
manufactured and programmed, is
at least quite amusing. The automatic
transmission, meanwhile, is smooth
and refined when left to do its own
thing, but when you take control
yourself, you are aware of a slight
delay between tugging either paddle
and the shift actually happening.
It was only a matter of time before
Lamborghini claimed its slice of
the SUV pie. Like it or loathe it, the
Urus is at least the sportiest and most
agile car of its type.
DAN PROSSER
@thedanprosser
LAMBORGHINI URUS
Rampantly fast and sharper than
any other car of its type. Too heavy
to thrill like a sports car, though
AAAAC
Price  £159,925
Engine  3996cc, V8,
twin-turbo, petrol
Power  641bhp at 6000rpm
Torque  626lb ft at 2250-4500rpm
Gearbox  8-spd automatic
Kerb weight  2197kg
Top speed  190mph
0-62mph  3.5sec
Economy 23mpg
CO2, tax band 290g/km, 37%
RIVALS Bentley Bentayga,
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
29 AUGUST 2018 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 27
 TESTER’S NOTE
It could just be my
imagination, but I
reckon Audi’s 3.0-litre
diesel V6 isn’t quite
as refined in the Q8 as
it is in the A7. There’s
something ever so
slightly more, well,
‘dieselly’ about
it’s timbre. SD

TESTED 21.8.18, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE ON SALE NOW PRICE £65,040

Ingolstadt’s flagship SUV arrives on UK roads in 282bhp V6 diesel form

he Audi Q8 is an impressive and
highly competent luxury car that
hasn’t quite got the styling verve
or intoxicating performance
to set it apart from the established
sports SUV set. Well, not yet, anyway.
That, more or less, was our verdict
a few months back when we first
drove Audi’s new flagship Q-car in
Chile. Now we’ve driven it on the
UK’s roads, not a lot has changed to
move our opinion on.
The SUV here is an S-Line model,
similar to the one we drove before,
while the 282bhp 3.0-litre V6 diesel
– designated ‘50 TDI’ – remains the
only engine currently available.
The only difference this
time around is that we’re in
Buckinghamshire, not the Andes, to
find out how the Q8 copes on British
roads – an undertaking at which, in
theory, it should perform rather well.
It’s based on the same MLB Evo
architecture that, albeit with slightly
different suspension and wheelbase
configurations, underpins the likes
of the Porsche Cayenne, Volkswagen
The vast cabin is luxuriously well appointed; the Q8’s body roll is well controlled
Touareg and, of course, the Audi Q7;
all of which are impressive things in
their own varied ways.
The form the MLB platform takes
here differs slightly from that in
the Q7. It has a wheelbase that’s
shorter by 1mm, at 2994mm, wider
tracks and adaptive sports-tuned air
suspension that’s standard rather
than an optional extra.
Even on the optional (and £1750)
22in alloys fitted to our test car, this
translated into a ride quality that,
for the most part, left little to be
desired. In Comfort mode it remains
soft enough to ensure that passage
over undulating road surfaces is
cushioned and forgiving without the
compromise of lacklustre vertical
body control. It doesn’t feel quite as
tight as a Porsche Cayenne in this
regard, but there’s still an impressive
fluency to the manner in which it
travels over variable surfaces.
The Q8 remains adequately flat
through bends. There is, of course,
some body roll around the lateral axis
– this is still a 2145kg SUV – but the
controlled, progressive manner
in which the weight shifts from
right to left won’t discourage you
from pressing on. And if you do
decide to lean on the Q8 through the
twisty stuff, there’s a healthy reserve
of grip waiting for you.
Dynamic mode firms things
up, providing closer levels of both
vertical and sideways body control.
The trade-off here, though, is a
heightened awareness of the mild
jostling that occurs at lower speeds
over blemished surfaces (although
you notice that in Comfort mode,
too), while compressions through
dips aren’t as masked.
The steering is pleasingly weighted
but comes with a sense of vagueness
that’s typical of Audi’s larger models.
It’s direct and lends the Q8 a keen
sense of responsiveness, but at the
same time it removes you from the
driving experience slightly more
than you might like in a model that
has so obviously been conceived to be
sportier and more engaging than the
SUV to which it’s so closely related.
The V6 diesel’s 442lb ft gives plenty
of smooth, refined acceleration out
of corners, although the eight-speed
automatic transmission can take its
time finding the right gear. Using the
paddleshifters remedies this.
There’s still a lot to like here, then.
In addition to the way it drives, the
Q8 also has a hugely spacious and
luxuriously appointed cabin, while
it’s 605-litre boot is hardly devoid
of space either. If that’s what you’re
after, then great – you likely won’t
be disappointed. But the sense that
there’ll be even more to like about
the Q8 in a few months’ time hasn’t
faded. As good as it might be now, it
feels like a real-deal Q-car flagship is
yet to arrive.
SIMON DAVIS
@SimonDavisNZ
AUDI Q8 50 TDI QUATTRO S LINE
Audi’s SUV flagship is a competent
and impressive steer but lacks a
touch of that all-important X-factor
AAAAC
Price £65,040
Engine V6, 2967cc, diesel
Power 282bhp at 3500-4000rpm
Torque 442lb ft at 2250-3250rpm
Gearbox 8-spd automatic
Kerb weight 2145kg
0-62mph 6.3sec
Top speed 152mph
Economy 41.5mpg
CO2, tax band 178g/km, 37%
RIVALS BMW X6 xDrive30d M Sport,
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350d
4Matic Coupé

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TESTED 15.8.18, MIDDLESEX ON SALE NOW PRICE £24,020 (AF TER PICG)
Refreshed urban-biased EV gets a boost in performance
enault’s European battery car
sales champion, the Zoe, has
just been updated for 2018. It
gets a more powerful electric
motor, a revised touchscreen
infotainment system, a new shade of
paint and some new interior trim.
So, having had 91bhp and 162lb ft
to call its own last year, this year’s
Zoe gets 107bhp and 166lb ft. The
motor upgrade doesn’t affect its
battery range, either.
Renault says that it’s at long-
distance speeds where you’ll notice
the difference made by the Zoe’s
motor upgrade and that the new
version is fully two seconds faster-
accelerating from 50mph to 75mph
than the old R90 one was. But to this
tester, the car felt quicker than its
forebear at urban speeds, too.
The Zoe now really zips away
from standing, and up to 40mph at
what must be close to hot hatchback
Updated Zoe gains some new trim inside and a revised infotainment system
pace. As before, its urban muscle is
derived as much from instant throttle
response as outright torque; that and
the fact that the energetic surge of
acceleration is totally seamless and
gearshift-free. It amounts to a town
driving experience that is at once
liberating and enjoyable.
The Zoe’s performance out of
town is improved as well, not that the
difference is anything like enough to
make it seem as well suited to longer-
distance hops as it is to urban errand
running. Where the old Zoe quickly
ran out of puff above 50mph, the new
one maintains a decent turn of pace
up to motorway speed.
A more powerful electric motor can
do nothing about the car’s choppy
vertical body control at higher
speeds, though, which is one way the
Zoe gently reminds you that it’s not
really intended for longer journeys or
for a quicker stride. The car handles
well enough through bends and on
smoother surfaces. It’s only bigger
lumps and bumps taken above
50mph that upset its composure.
The rest of the Zoe’s package is
respectable for practicality and
perceived quality – but only by
supermini class standards. And
when you compare the Zoe’s price
with a Nissan Leaf’s on like-for-like
terms (taking Renault’s battery
lease model out of the equation),
there’s now only a couple of thousand
pounds between them.
Little enough, in this tester’s
opinion, to make the Nissan look like
the better-value car overall. Having
said that, bought as a second car of
a slightly narrower remit, the Zoe
should retain its appeal; because,
although it is what it is, where it’s
good, it’s still great.
MATT SAUNDERS
@thedarkstormy1
RENAULT ZOE R110 ZE40
Retains a lot of urban-runabout
appeal. It’s no every-occasion car,
but where it works, it works well
AAAAC
Price £24,020 (after PICG)
Motor AC electric motor
Power  107bhp at 3000-11,300rpm
Torque  166lb ft at 250-2500rpm
Gearbox  Direct drive
Kerb weight 1480kg
0-62mph 11.4sec
Top speed 84mph
Battery range 186 miles (WLTP)
CO2, tax band  na, 13%
RIVALS Hyundai Ioniq Electric,
Nissan Leaf
FIRST DRIVES
VW GOLF R PERFORMANCE
PACK ESTATE
Price £38,425 On sale Now
What’s new? Performance Pack enhances the
R’s point-to-point credentials but is expensive
YOU’D STRUGGLE TO unearth
a driver whose lifestyle would not
benefit in some measurable way from
the addition of a Golf R estate. A
sub-5.0sec 0-62mph time, 1620 litres
of luggage capacity with the rear
seats laid down, laudable four-wheel-
drive handling and a real-world
touring economy of close to 35mpg
give it sensational breadth.
The £2300 Performance Pack
addresses the track-day fragility
of the standard car’s brakes,
introducing uprated front discs, and
unfetters the electrically limited
top speed, raising it to 168mph from
155mph. ‘Spielberg’ wheels, 19in in
diameter, are also included, although
the standard 18s better cushion the
firm ride. Overall, though, this pack
is better suited to the hatch. RL
AAAAC
MAZDA 6 165 SPORT NAV+
Price £25,995 On sale Now
What’s new? Revisions inside and out plus
upgrades to the suspension and engine range
MAZDA’S FORD MONDEO rival
still isn’t feeling its age. Interior
improvements have boosted
perceived quality, and the new,
larger infotainment screen is crisp,
clear and very easy to operate.
Additional driver assist tech keeps it
competitive, too.
The 2.0-litre petrol engine seems
much the same, needing to be worked
hard to extract its performance
and getting a touch raucous in the
process. It’s characterful, though,
and impressively efficient in the
real world. Chassis tweaks improve
the ride and bolster the 6’s already
impressive handling, making it agile
when you want it to be and cosseting
when you’re not in the mood. LA
AAAAC
R E AD MOR E ONLINE
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 ROAD TEST No 5386

Will it be third time lucky for Kia’s Europe-only hatchback?

MODEL TESTED 1.6 CRDI 115 2
Price £19,545 Power 113bhp Torque 207lb ft 0-60mph 9.9sec 30-70mph in fourth 18.1sec
Fuel economy 49.7mpg CO2 emissions 99g/km 70-0mph 48.0m
PHOTOGRAPHY NEIL WILLIAMS

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ver the course of the past
O decade, the Ceed has been
the instrument through
which its globally
ascendant creator has sought to
convince the most discerning car
buyers in the world that it deserves
a mention in the same breath as
Volkswagen, Toyota, Renault,
Nissan, Ford, Peugeot, Citroën and
others; and that it can make cars of
matching style, quality, performance
and dynamic sophistication as those
brands do. The larger Stinger has
lately taken on a talismanic role in
that mission and the popular and
handsome Sportage crossover has,
ROAD TEST
at times, assumed a similar one. WE LIKE
But the Ceed – an entrant into the
important European C-segment
hatchback market that was designed
Roomy, comfortable cabin z Refined, economical
in Europe, is built in Europe and is diesel powertrain z New-found sophistication of
sold exclusively in Europe – is greater
proof than you’ll find anywhere
steering and handling z Impressive value for money
else of how much European market WE DON’T LIKE
success and esteem matters to the
firm’s global bosses. Derivative styling z Long gear ratios can impede the
With this third-generation Ceed,
Kia rolls its VW-Golf-rivalling
driving experience z Perceived quality needs lifting
hatchback onto a new model platform
in a bid to make a more telling dent
in the regional segment dominance
of its European car-making rivals.
The car gets a new compact diesel
engine, too: the 113bhp 1.6-litre
U3-generation CRDi in the entry-
level sub-£20,000 example we’ve
chosen to test. Stand by to find
out how much closer either may
bring Kia to the European market
eminence it covets.
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING z These 16in wheels are standard fare z Kia has gone against two generations
AAAAC for Ceeds in 2 specification and they of tradition and dropped the apostrophe
The handiwork of Kia design look slightly lost within their arches. from this name. It was coined as an
luminaries Peter Schreyer and Larger 17s are fitted to Blue Edition, 3 acronym, with the ‘CEE’ part a reference
Gregory Guillaume is immediately and First Edition variants. to the European Economic Community.
recognisable on the Ceed. At the
front, there’s the familiar ‘tiger
nose’ grille and castellated upper
windscreen, and you may just be able
to make out the hints of Stinger GT in
the swept-back headlight design and
lowered, widened, front air intake.
Move your gaze backwards,
though, and the latest Kia becomes
much more nondescript, almost to
the point of becoming forgettable. Its
lines, profile and overall appearance
are certainly handsome, but it’s a sort z LED tail-lights come as standard z A signature Peter Schreyer cue
of derivative handsomeness you can’t on our Ceed 2. They feature a smart comes in the shape of the Ceed’s ‘tiger
help but think has been designed rear light signature, which adds visual nose’ grille. The design boss reckons it’ll
with uncharacteristic conservatism. interest, but they seem very similar to become as iconic as BMW’s kidney grille
In a lot of ways, it looks a lot like the rear lights of a Vauxhall Astra. in the near future.
several other C-segment hatchbacks
launched in the past few years and,
in that respect, it’s the sort of car you
might have expected from Kia five or
10 years ago.
As for the hardware, the Ceed is
based on Kia’s new K2 platform,
which allows its width to swell by
20mm, while its roofline dips 23mm
closer to the ground. It has grown in
overall length, too, now measuring
4.6m – an increase of 95mm. The
wheelbase remains the same at z The 1.6-litre diesel uses selective z The feed from the rear parking
2650mm although the cabin has catalytic reduction active emissions camera is grainy but not enough to
been shifted back by 68mm within control to lower the amount of oxides warrant any great complaint from us.
it, lending the Ceed a ‘cab-rearward’ of nitrogen matter that come out of the It makes an already easy-to-park car
profile that supposedly improves Ceed’s tailpipe. even easier.
occupant protection in the event
of a collision while also improving
visibility around the A-pillars.
There’s a transversely mounted
1.6-litre four-cylinder diesel engine
up front in our test car, although ◊

z Oval-shaped exhaust pipe is a nice z Headlights are reminiscent of the

touch. It looks purposeful and doesn’t
appear to hide a weedier genuine
tailpipe, either.
Mk1 (pictured) and Mk2 were named Cee’d
Stinger GT’s. On Blue and First Edition
models, they house LED bi-function
lights. It’s halogen projector lights here.
29 AUGUST 2018 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 31
z Layout of the controls on the steering wheel spokes z Ceed 2 comes with old-fashioned air conditioning. z Entry-level cars get a USB port and twin 12V sockets,
is similar to that of the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Those who want automatic climate control will have to which is more than most cars in the class offer. First
although probably only by chance. They work well. stump up the extra cash required to upgrade to 3 spec. Edition cars gain a wireless charging pad.

M U LT I M E D I A S YS T E M
+++BC
The 7.0in touchscreen that comes as
standard with 2 specification doesn’t
feature any noticeable drastic
change to its software or graphics
compared with what we’ve seen in
Kia’s other recent market debutants.
Its menus are quite intuitive but its
responsiveness and visual appeal
could both be a touch sharper. As
such, it lags behind Volkswagen’s
Composition Media system but is on a
par with Ford’s Sync3 set-ups.
At this level, you get DAB radio,
USB and Bluetooth connectivity
and a reversing camera fitted as
standard. Sat-nav is not included, but
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with
their corresponding mapping apps,
provide smartphone users with a
perfectly suitable alternative. Those
who prefer their Ceed to come fitted
with its own navigation software will
need to upgrade to the £21,995 Ceed
3 trim level, which also adds a larger,
8.0in screen.
The six-speaker sound system
is powerful enough to satisfy the
needs of your average punter,
although audiophiles will probably
find it ordinary.

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∆ 1.0-litre and 1.4-litre petrol
powerplants are also available. The
diesel develops 113bhp at 4000rpm
and 207lb ft is available between
1500rpm and 2750rpm. This is sent
to the front wheels via a six-speed
manual transmission.
Front suspension, meanwhile, is by
MacPherson struts and an anti-roll
bar. A multi-link arrangement with
trailing arm and anti-roll bar are
employed at the rear. Kia has fettled
the front spring rates, ratcheting up
stiffness by 40%, and the torsional
rigidity of the front stabiliser has
been reduced by 22% – the aim of
these modifications being greater
mechanical grip and more incisive
handling, causes also helped by
the car’s wider axle tracks. At the
back, a 10% drop in effective spring
rate is intended to give the Ceed a
more pliant ride.
INTERIOR
AAABC
In much the same way that you can
get behind the wheel of any VW,
cover up the badge on the steering
boss and still know what you’re
driving, the same is true for the new
Ceed. This interior’s mix of materials,
its graphics, its infotainment system
and the haptic feel of its switchgear
all seem familiar; and none will do
quite as much for the reputation of
HOW BIG IS IT?
0.30
ax
mm
0m
110
Kerb weight: 1388kg
880mm
VISIBILITY
A-pillars are conventional and average
in their size, so the forward view is
good. The view backwards and over the
shoulder are typical for the class.
circle: 10.6m
Turning
1565mm
1573mm
1800mm
2035mm
ROAD TEST
Kia in Europe as a Golf’s fixtures and
fittings do for the standing of VW.
That said, the Kia’s interior is
attractive enough at eye level.
The 7.0in floating touchscreen
crowns the dashboard in a neat
and tidy fashion, and the various
infotainment, heating and
ventilation controls are integrated
cleanly. The shiny soft-touch plastics
on the dash top do an unconvincing
impression of leather, though, the
faux stitching in particular looking
untidy; and in a place where a nicely
grained slush-moulding would have
been better.
Scan towards the footwell and
some cheaper-looking materials
come to the fore. Hard plastics are
used on the lower door cards, the
centre console and the lower dash,
and the door bins aren’t lined,
allowing loose items to rattle and
slide around noisily inside them.
Although features like these might be z That rather busy-looking cloth upholstery is fitted as standard on 2 models. Full
forgiven on a value-oriented family leather is standard on First Edition models only.
hatch, they will need to be addressed
if Kia wants the reputation for quality
that it has talked about targeting.
The front seats are fairly large,
comfortable and sensibly (but not
overly deeply) bolstered, their cloth
upholstery feeling a bit harsh to
the touch but no doubt helping to
hold your backside in place. The
steering column adjusts for rake ◊
x
m ma
940m
Typical leg room
1000m
1447mm
395-
1291 litres 720mm
mm
720
2650mm 780mm
4310mm
z Passengers of average height will find that rear leg and head room are abundant
HEADLIGHTS enough for comfortable travel.
Halogen projector lights feature on
lower-grade cars like our test car. We
had no opportunity to test them.
90mm 60mm
180mm
Width 1030-1370mm
10mm Height 510-750mm
Length 750-1570mm
Centre
W H E E L A N D P E DA L
ALIGNMENT
Pedals are quite widely spaced but
they’re well positioned and their action
is entirely comfortable. There’s a rest z Folding the 60/40 split rear seats flat will increase the Ceed’s total load-carrying
for your left foot. capacity to 1291 litres. The boot floor adjusts for height, too.
29 AUGUST 2018 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 33
∆ and reach and makes settling into
your preferred driving position easy.
Those in the back will find leg and
head room are in relatively generous
supply, too. The Ceed isn’t quite as
accommodating as a Honda Civic or
Skoda Octavia but yields to little else
in the class on that front.
As for the boot, there’s 395 litres
of space on offer (more than you’ll
get in a Ford Focus or Golf), all of it
accessed via a suitably large aperture.
There is a reasonable lip to navigate,
although the boot floor can be raised
to make loading easier.
PERFORMANCE
AAAAC
Relatively clattery diesel engines
have been a cause of criticism of
Kia’s cars over the past 20 years,
but the Ceed’s new diesel seems to
be cut from a different cloth. The
new-generation U3 diesel feels as
well isolated in the nose of the Ceed
as almost any like-for-like diesel in
the hatchback class. And although
there’s a faintly rough quality to the
timbre of the noise that it makes
when it’s working, the Ceed’s
Despite having its outright grip and
balance compromised by its tyre
specification, the Ceed showed off a
creditable depth of dynamic integrity
on the Millbrook hill route, handling with
linearity of response and staying stable
and predictable even when leant on hard.
The eco tyres make it begin to
understeer earlier than you might
expect, although only markedly so when
you set out to carry more speed through
corners than you would in typical road
driving. Mid-corner balance is good,
even under plenty of lateral loading,
and traction on the exit of corners is
respectable.
The car maintains good lateral
control of its body at all times, and
although its stability control system
remains active even when it claims to be
deactivated, it intervenes harshly only
when you introduce adverse cambers
or deliberately move the car’s weight
around in order to destabilise it.
AC C E L E R AT I O N
Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDI 115 2 (25deg C, dry)
Standing quarter mile 17.5sec at 80.6mph, standing km 32.1sec at 101.5mph, 30-70mph 9.6sec, 30-70mph in fourth 18.1sec
30mph 40mph 50mph
3.4s 5.0s 7.3s
0 10s
Renault Mégane 1.5 dCi 110 Dynamique S Nav (2016, 22deg C, dry)
Standing quarter mile 18.3sec at 76.4mph, standing km 33.4sec at 98.5mph, 30-70mph 11.1sec, 30-70mph in fourth 15.1sec
30mph 40mph
3.8s 5.6s
0 10s
B R A K I N G 60-0mph: 2.87sec
Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDI 115 2 (25deg C, dry)
30mph-0
8.9m
0 10m
Renault Mégane 1.5 dCi 110 Dynamique S Nav (2016, 22deg C, dry)
30mph-0
8.4m
0 10m
34 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 29 AUGUST 2018
engine proves highly competitive
for outright measurable quantity of
noise: it’s quieter at 50mph, by our
measurements, than an equivalent
diesel-powered Renault Mégane,
Vauxhall Astra and Mazda 3.
Next, after that improved
mechanical refinement, you might
notice how long-geared the Ceed
seems. A longer final drive ratio is
something that Kia Europe offers as
part of an optional Eco pack available
on the 1.0-litre turbo petrol and
1.6-litre diesel versions of the car.
However, rather than complicate the
buying process and miss out on the
‘standard’ taxable emissions gains
it delivers, Kia UK simply fits the
pack as standard on its lower-grade
petrol and diesel derivatives. If you
want a 99g/km Ceed, then, you have
to buy a Ceed 1.6 CRDi 2; and if you
want to avoid the long cruising legs,
low-resistance tyres and lowered
suspension springs necessary to
optimise the car’s efficiency, you
simply buy 3 specification or above.
Even if you stick with a 2 model,
as we did for the purposes of this test
and as anyone with one eye on their
z Adverse camber at T4
will allow you destabilise
the car momentarily, but
the ESC system quickly
curtails any sliding.
T6
60mph 70mph
9.9s 13.0s
50mph 60mph 70mph
8.3s 11.1s 14.9s
20m
20m
benefit-in-kind tax liability surely accurate fashion through the gate
will, you’ll get a car that narrowly and has adequate, although not
dips under 10sec to 60mph from outstanding, mechanical feel. The
rest – faster-accelerating in that clutch itself is medium weighted and
respect than a like-for-like Mégane pleasant to use. Both controls make
1.5 dCi (11.1sec), Astra 1.6 CDTi 110 the regular changes necessary to
(10.8sec) and outgoing Focus 1.5 maintain an assertive stride in the
TDCi 120 (10.9sec). Ceed easy to execute. The engine
The Ceed has all three beaten on response and usable operating range,
30-70mph acceleration through the meanwhile, also contribute to the
gears, too, although not on in-gear Ceed’s respectable overall drivability,
acceleration. Here, the car pays a both being better than those of some
penalty for its long final drive ratio, small-capacity diesels.
needing more than 18sec to cover
RIDE AND HANDLING
30-70mph in fourth gear where the
Ford does it in little more than 12sec. AAAAC
On the road, those long gear Getting bigger – wider of track and
ratios are occasionally problematic, longer overall – seems to have been
too. Ushering the car into motion just what the doctor ordered for
takes a more deliberate juggling of the Ceed’s ride and handling. For
clutch and accelerator than some some, that idea may seem odd, given
will be used to, and managing the that plenty of this car’s competitors
powertrain into higher gears at lower (Golf, Peugeot 308) seem to derive
speeds takes care as well. Third plenty of dynamic benefit from
gear is best for urban motoring and their compact overall proportions.
avoiding sixth advisable on anything But then it wasn’t outright grip or
other than a decently quiet motorway low-speed manoeuvrability the
on which you can choose a cruising last Ceed was missing; more the
speed and stick with it. parallel impressions of easily won,
The gearlever moves in light and intuitive handling agility, fluent
T R AC K N O T E S
z Charge hard into T2 and you’ll get some
turn-in understeer but not enough to T2
prevent you taking a good cornering line.
T4
T3
T1
z Be smooth and you can carry reasonable
speed through T5 and up the steepest part
of the course, although the engine struggles
to pull the car’s long intermediate gear ratios.
T7
T5
FINISH
START
80mph 90mph 100mph
17.3s 23.2s 30.8s
20s 30s
80mph 90mph 100mph
20.1s 26.1s 35.2s
20s 30s
50mph-0 70mph-0
24.6m 48.0m
30m 40m
50mph-0 70mph-0
23.1m 46.1m
30m 40m

We recorded in excess of 70mpg on our touring test
but dependable body control, good
high-speed stability and supple ride
sophistication that distinguish the
very best cars in the class and make
them seem so well rounded and
easy to drive.
The new Ceed gets much closer
to reproducing those key, tricky-
to-tune dynamic qualities than
any of its forebears have. The car’s
single biggest advance might be
how it steers. Gone is the leaden,
sticky, monotone feel we’ve known
in the car’s predecessors and in its
place comes a rack of well-judged
directness and weight; one with
good centre feel, even capable of
telegraphing the building of lateral
load at the front axle usefully well.
The Ceed’s lateral body control,
outright grip level and balance of
grip are all fairly good, although in
some of these respects our test car
must have been a little adversely
affected by the tyre specification of
Kia’s aforementioned Eco pack and
you’d have reason to expect better of a
model in a higher trim level.
At normal road speeds, the car
handles very well, with accurate
and progressive corning manners,
being easy to place and stable at high
speeds. On its Michelin Energy Saver
tyres, the car pushed into understeer
sooner than some of its competitors
might have, but not until it was being
driven harder than anyone would
venture on the road. When it did,
however, it showed that its traction
and stability controls also have the
tuning sophistication you’d hope for.
The car’s ride was quiet and
absorptive for the most part, with
ROAD TEST
just a hint of the sort of noise and
fussiness that experience teaches you
to associate with efficiency-boosting
low-rolling-resistance tyres and
lowered suspension springs.
BUYING AND OWNING
AAAAB
Our 2-grade test car represents
the entry-level diesel offering in
the Ceed range for the time being,
although a more affordable 1 model
is expected at a later date. Coupled
with the 113bhp 1.6-litre diesel, the
Ceed is priced from £19,545. That
gets you 16in alloy wheels, automatic
headlights, cloth upholstery, a
reversing camera and a suite of active
safety systems. There’s the 7.0in
touchscreen infotainment system, too.
Where value for money is
concerned the Ceed makes a strong
case for itself. A comparable Golf is in
excess of £2000 more expensive and
slightly less practical and the new
Focus is some £1200 pricier. The Kia
is expected to withstand depreciation
very solidly, and competitive personal
contract deals on the car, supported
by a manufacturer-backed deposit
incentive, are already on offer.
There’s also plenty of credit to
award here in recognition of the
Ceed’s real-world fuel economy.
We recorded in excess of 70mpg
on our touring test – and that was
accounting for calibration of the car’s
trip computer after brim-to-brim
testing, which proved to overestimate
that economy by 8%. On that front,
this is definitely a car that would
repay a high-mileage driver for z Latest Ceed displays greater dynamic prowess than any of its predecessors and
keeping faith with diesel. ◊ the steering especially is much improved, with pleasing weight and directness.
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 DATA L O G
KIA CEED 1.6 CRDI 2
On-the-road price £19,545
Price as tested £20,095
Value after 3yrs/36k miles £7925
Contract hire pcm £248.92
Cost per mile tbc
Insurance/typical quote 20/£595

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
16in alloy wheels
50 litres
Air conditioning
Electric windows
Cloth seat upholstery
Cruise control with speed limiter
7.0in colour touchscreen infotainment
with 6-speaker audio, DAB radio, USB
and aux inputs, Apple smartphone
mirroring
Reversing camera
Lane keeping assist, high beam assist,
forward collision assist and driver T E C H N I C A L L AYO U T
attention warning active safety Third-generation Ceed sits on Kia’s K2 model platform and has wider tracks, a wider
systems body and a lower roofline than its predecessor, together with a matching wheelbase.
Front, side and curtain airbags Suspension is now fully independent on all versions. All engines are turbocharged,
Alarm and immobiliser go in transversely up front and drive the front wheels via a choice of six-speed
Temporary spare wheel manual or seven-speed dual-clutch gearboxes.
Dual-height boot floor
Metallic paint £550 ENGINE POWER & TORQUE C H A S S I S & B O DY
Options in bold fitted to test car Installation Front, transverse, 300 300 Construction Steel monocoque
= Standard front-wheel drive Weight/as tested 1388kg/1411kg
Type 4 cyls, 1598cc, diesel 207lb ft at Drag coefficient 0.30
R A N G E AT A G L A N C E Made of Iron block, aluminium head 1500-2750rpm Wheels 6.5Jx16in
ENGINES POWER FROM Bore/stroke 77.0mm x85.8mm Tyres 205/55 R16
200 200
1.0 T-GDI 2 118bhp £18,295 Compression ratio 15.9:1 Michelin Energy Saver
Power output (bhp)

113bhp at

Torque (lb ft)

1.6 CRDI 2 113bhp £19.545 Valve gear 4 per cyl 400
4000rpm
40 Spare Spacesaver
1.4 T-GDI Blue Ed’n 138bhp £21,095 Power 113bhp at 4000rpm
Torque 207lb ft at 1500-2750rpm TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSIONS Redline 5000rpm 100 100 Type 6-spd manual
6-spd manual Power to weight 81bhp per tonne Ratios/mph per 1000rpm
7-spd dual-clutch automatic £1100 Torque to weight 149lb ft per tonne 1st 3.77/6.0 2nd 2.04/11.2 3rd 1.19/19.1
(1.4 T-GDI, 1.6 CRDI only) Specific output 71bhp per litre 4th 0.80/28.5 5th 0.66/34.5 6th 0.55/41.4
Engine (rpm) Final drive ratio 3.25:1
0 0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000

ECONOMY SUSPENSION BRAKES SAFET Y

TEST Track 25.1mpg Front MacPherson struts, coil springs, Front 288mm ventilated discs ABS, EBD, BAS, ESC, VSM
Touring 70.3mpg anti-roll bar Rear 272mm solid discs Euro NCAP crash rating Not tested
Average 49.7mpg Rear Multi-link, coil springs,anti-roll bar Anti-lock Standard, with brake assist

CLAIMED Urban 67.3mpg STEERING CABIN NOISE E M I S S I O N S & TA X

Extra-urban 78.5mpg Type Electromechanical, rack and pinion Idle 41dB Max rpm in 3rd gear 74dB CO2 emissions 99g/km
Combined 74.3mpg Turns lock to lock 2.4 30mph 61dB 50mph 64dB 70mph 68dB Tax at 20/40% pcm £65/£130
Turning circle 10.6m
Tank size 50 litres
Test range 547 miles

AC C E L E R AT I O N AC C E L E R AT I O N I N G E A R MAX SPEEDS IN GEAR R E S I D UA L S

MPH TIME (sec) mph 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 20
0-30 3.4 20-40 3.0 5.9 16.3 - - 30mph 96mph 118mph Seat Leon 1.6 TDI SE
0-40 5.0 30-50 3.8 4.8 9.7 16.9 - 5000rpm 5000rpm 3421rpm
15 Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDI 115 2
0-50 7.3 40-60 - 5.0 8.0 11.4 20.7
0-60 9.9 50-70 - 5.7 8.4 10.9 15.3 1 3 5
Value (£1000s)

0-70 13.0 60-80 - 7.3 8.8 11.9 16.7

10
0-80 17.3 70-90 - 12.7 10.1 13.4 -
0-90 23.2 80-100 - - 13.1 - -
0-100 30.8 90-110 - - - - -
5
0-110 - 100-120 - - - - -
0-120 - 110-130 - - - - - 2 4 6 Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDI 100 Active
0-130 - 120-140 - - - - -
0-140 - 130-150 - - - - -
56mph 118mph 118mph* 0
New 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years
5000rpm 4147rpm 2851rpm
0-150 - 140-160 - - - - - *claimed
z Retaining 41% after three years/36k
0-160 - miles beats the Leon and 308 hands
RPM in 6th at 70/80mph = 1691/1933 down, according to CAP’s forecasts.
THE SMALL PRINT Power-to-weight and torque-to-weight figures are calculated using manufacturer’s claimed kerb weight. © 2018,
Haymarket Media Group Ltd. Test results may not be reproduced without editor’s written permission. For information on the Ceed,
contact Kia UK Customer Services, Walton Green, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1FJ (0333 202 2990, kia.com/uk). Cost-per-mile figures R OA D T E S T N o 53 8 6
calculated over three years/36,000 miles, including depreciation and maintenance but not insurance; Lex Autolease (0800 389 3690).
Insurance quote covers 35-year-old professional male with clean licence and full no-claims bonus living in Swindon; quote from Liverpool
Victoria (0800 066 5161, lv.com). Contract hire figure based on a three-year lease/36,000-mile contract including maintenance; Wessex
Fleet Solutions (01722 322888). Read all of our road tests autocar.co.uk
36 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 29 AUGUST 2018
 ROAD TEST

VERDICT
TESTERS’
N O T E S 
SIMON DAVIS

Big step up in hatchback class is a watershed moment for Kia I can’t help but
feel the design
team responsible
AAAAC for the Ceed spent all of
its time on the Stinger-
hen Kia Motors broke ground on its first wholly owned factory outside of its esque front end before
giving up on the rest.

W home territory, in Slovakia in 2004, it might have imagined getting to this

point more quickly, but be that as it may. At the third time of asking, the firm
From many angles, the
design leaves me cold.

MATT
seems finally to have succeeded in making a European-style family hatchback that is SAUNDERS
designed, engineered, finished and tuned to a standard of which a great many of its better- The Ceed
indicated
established European rivals would be rightly proud. 76.4mpg on our touring
test, which replicates
After a couple of nearly cars, the Ceed has fulfilled its potential. That doesn’t mean it a 70mph motorway
cruise. If you drove it with
has become a class-leading car in our estimation, but it certainly now has a roster of static economy in mind, you
could probably see an
and dynamic qualities that’s long enough to make it more worthy of recommendation indicated 80mpg.
than all but the very best cars in one of the toughest market segments in the world.
S P E C A DV I C E
The Ceed is now a top-five contender and outranks the Astra, Octavia, Mégane and
The 2 trim level comes
others that shoppers at the value end of the hatchback spectrum might be considering. with everything you
really need thanks to
And if that sounds like a bit of a coming of age for Kia, that’s exactly how it seems to us. the inclusion of Apple
CarPlay and Android
R OA D T E S T R I VA L S Auto, but 3 spec might
deliver an even more
rounded car to drive.
1 2 3 4 5
JOBS FOR
T H E FAC E L I F T
z Keep working on lifting
perceived cabin quality.
VW GOLF 1.6 TDI SE 5DR SEAT LEON 1.6 TDI SE HONDA CIVIC 1.6 I-DTEC SE KIA CEED 1.6 CRDI 2 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.6 CDTI The background-level
£21,910 £19,415 £20,245 £19,545 DESIGN mouldings need to be
Mix of quality, desirability, Many of the related Golf’s Outstanding diesel engine and It has budget-market bases £19,870 better.
compactness, space, ease of assets in a more stylish, creditable ride and handling covered well and is better to Roomy, well-equipped, big- z Give us more choice
use and dynamic polish second better-priced package. make this family sized Honda a drive than any Kia hatch has value Astra a sure-fire bargain if over wheel, tyre and
to none. Worth the premium. Handles smartly, too. force to be reckoned with. been previously. A contender. you shop around. Okay to drive. transmission spec.
AAAAB AAAAC AAAAC AAAAC AAABC z Use the company’s
new-found confidence
V E R D I C T S O N E V E RY N E W C A R , P 82 to be bolder with the
exterior styling.

29 AUGUST 2018 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 37

 Driving and MINI COOPER S
B B R M X- 5 1 . 5 T U R B O
scoring by...
M AT T P R I O R
Editor-at-large VW UP GTI
Autocar’s
main-attraction
columnist, acerbic
dissident in chief,
lead car assessor
and YouTube’s
least-popular hoodie
enthusiast needs no
introduction but gets
one anyway. Also your
guide to the opening
exchanges of this test.

M AT T
SAU N D E RS
Road test editor
Made the plans,
set the lap times
and paid for the
best evening’s
entertainment
available in north-
east Lincolnshire.
Was pleased that the
madras wasn’t spicier
and that Blyton’s kerbs
weren’t bigger.

RICHARD
LANE
Road tester
Most recent road
test recruit made
an (almost) incident-
free BBADC debut.
Annoyed the Huracán
Performante wasn’t
eligible and maths
not a strong point (his
second-round votes
totalled more than 10).

DAN PROSS E R
Contributing
writer
Amusingly
bequiffed but ever-
professional freelance
contributor displayed
Schumacher-like
focus throughout. Also
resisted the Blyton
tuck shop’s flapjacks,
crisps and ice cream
with the discipline F O R D F I E S TA S T
you only get by not
having a guaranteed
regular income.

M AT T B I R D
Special
correspondent
Pistonheads’
‘busy’ news editor
managed to find time
to join us this year.
His witty, informal
take on our line-up
was welcomed by all,
and his unblinking
readiness to befriend
Lincolnshire’s locals
came in very handy.

38 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 29 AUGUST 2018

 INTRODUCTION BBADC 2018

SUZUKI SWIFT SPORT

H Y U N DA I i 3 0 N

R E N AU LT M E G A N E R S 2 8 0 C U P

T OYO TA YA R I S G R M N

Which of today’s new cars delivers the most amount of driving

fun without breaking the bank? It’s time to find out
PHOTOGRAPHY LUC LACEY AND WILL WILLIAMS

t’s that time of year again: lock need to spend Porsche Cayman levels of cash in that’s won our annual Britain’s Best Affordable

I
away your bank cards and bury
your smartphone in the garden,
because we’re going to decide
this year’s most cost-effective
route to performance thrills, handling poise and
driver engagement.
Last year the not-for-wallflowers Honda Civic
Type R topped an order full of full-fat, full-sized
hot hatchbacks that included the Mercedes-AMG
A45, Volkswagen Golf R, Ford Focus RS and Audi
RS3 Sportback, in doing so proving that you don’t
order to get the best of this particular breed.
But this year we’re sliding our definition of
‘affordable’ downwards in a direction which
should please your mortgage advisor. This year’s
flurry of new, downsized pocket rockets, ranging
from the £14k VW Up GTI to the £27k Toyota
Yaris GRMN, means we’re stacking the deck with
particularly cheap and exceptionally cheerful
front-driven hot hatchback options. Moreover,
the priciest car we’ll tempt you with is the £29k
Renault Mégane RS 280 Cup, the heir of a car
Driver’s Car (let’s call it BBADC) shootout before.
Sit tight, then, and enjoy the action as it took
place on the roads of the Lincolnshire wolds
and South Yorkshire peaks, followed by a
couple of sunny, skiddy, kerb-hoppy days at the
outstanding Blyton Park Driving Centre.
By the end of day three, a clear winner had won
affection and respect in equally telling measure
and, as I hope you’d expect of us, Autocar’s
attending judging, driving, filming and
photographing crew had had an absolute riot. ◊

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 BBR MX-5 is great
on the road but too
sanitised on track
WE NEED FOUR from the eight,
that’s the idea. There’s a fifty-fifty
chance of getting through to the
knockout phase, then, and, as was
said quite a lot earlier this summer,
once you’re there, there’s every
chance, right? At the end of the day,
Clive, on the night, with a little bit of
luck, it could go your way. Isn’t it, eh?
So consider this to be the
important group stage, over two legs, sets this car apart from a regular
on road and track. It’s the important
reckoning where the obvious duffers
are sent home while those with
potential leap, or scrabble, through.
Only here there aren’t any duffers.
Each year I’m slightly surprised by
this, but for ‘junior handling day’
we manage to assemble as close as
we can to 10 cars that are, at least in
part, new since last year and which
come at a tantalisingly approachable
price. And we have at least as much
fun as we do at our money-no-object
Britain’s Best Driver’s Car contest
each autumn.
The winner of this gets through to
that contest, too – but given the fun
we have over these three days of kerb- improved roll stability.
bashing, chase video-making, road-
driving, lift-off-oversteering, over-
hyphenated entertainment, maybe it
should be the other way around.
At Blyton Park and on the way to,
from and around the Pennines, we
have a tremendous giggle. And
yet… no brakes are fried, no tyres
are destroyed, no support teams
are required, no width restrictors
are threatened and nobody calls
us an irresponsible bunch of
<redacted>. Whisper it, but these
are the true driver’s cars for the
days in which we live.
Only one of the eight – I wish
there were more, but such is life
Prosser breezed the ‘Touch the car’ con
making fun cars on restricted
budgets – follows the preferred
40 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 29 AUGUST 2018
convention of a longitudinally front-
mounted engine and correct-wheel
drive. It’s the recent tweaks by tuner
BBR that not only make the Mazda
MX-5 eligible this year but also make
it likely that this version can compete
at the pointier end of the competition.
I drive it from BBR’s Brackley HQ,
next door to the Mercedes F1 team,
and can tell almost immediately what
MX-5. It isn’t just the extra power,
although at 210bhp there’s plenty.
It’s mostly smoothly delivered, too,
except for a minor sticky spot at
2000rpm, where you rarely sit.
No, it’s BBR’s chassis kit that
makes a bigger difference. Better
dampers improve the body control,
removing much of the tip-toeing feel
that undermines the demeanour
of the standard car, which has a
wickedly fast roll rate and initial
turn. You still feel like you’re sitting
on top, rather than inside, this MX-5,
and the steering is a touch quick off
the straight-ahead, but you can place
it much more confidently thanks to
On Michelin Pilot Sports, though,
it has tyres that are perhaps still too
good for the chassis and which rob
it of some on-the-limit adjustability.
On the road they improve steering
accuracy, but if you’re looking for
test
track fun, despite a tiny kerb weight
and nearly 200lb ft, this is a precise
and remarkably unlairy drive.
That is not a criticism you’d put
towards the Toyota Yaris GRMN. My
favourite line about this car comes
from m’colleague Saunders’ first
drive of it, likening it to the gag about
stopping to ask for directions: ‘If
that’s where I was headed, I wouldn’t
have started from here’.
But where Toyota has ended up in
a rather wonderful place with this
rather unlikely supermini. People
don’t make cars like this any more
and I’m not sure Toyota ever did.
It’s daft, in excellent ways. Not
many of our testers thought much Size matters: Swift
about the way it looks, nor its Sport weighs just
£26,295 price, but such is the cost 975kg at the kerb
of having a supercharged, Lotus-
tuned 1.8-litre engine rather than
something from the rest of the
product line up, I suppose.
Besides, the price matters only for
getting into this test. On the road
prowess counts for a bit but on the
track far more than that. The Yaris
is more entertaining than plenty
of cars costing twice as much. It’s
infectiously raw, with the chassis
tune given over almost entirely
to body control rather than ride
comfort, which a couple of testers
thought was a bit much for the road. MINI COOPER S
But there’s terrific agility, too,
albeit ultimately less lift-off Price £20,630
adjustability than some of the Engine 4 cyls, 1998cc,
cars here enjoy. But we loved it. turbocharged, petrol
And if ‘GRMN’ is too obscure, Power 189bhp at 5000-6000rpm
think of this as a Yaris GT3. Torque 221lb ft at 1250rpm
“I’d want a more competent Gearbox 6-spd manual
car for £26,000,” reckoned Kerb weight 1265kg
Saunders. “But I don’t think 0-62mph 6.8sec
you could ask for a much more Top speed 146mph
involving one.” Agreed. Fuel economy 47.1mpg (combined)
We’d expected similarly fine CO2/tax band 138g/km, 28%
things from the Volkswagen ◊
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As the smallest car in the
contest the Up GTI always
has physics on its side
a

SUZUKI SWIFT SPORT

Price £17,999
Engine 4 cyls, 1373cc,
turbocharged, petrol
Power 138bhp at 5500rpm
Torque 170lb ft at 2500-3500rpm
Gearbox 6-spd manual
Kerb weight 975kg
0-62mph 8.1sec
Mégane RS has more Top speed 130mph
of a ‘big car’ feel Fuel economy 50.4mpg (combined)
than its rivals here CO2, tax band 125g/km, 26%

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We have a tremendous giggle.
These are the true driver’s cars for
the days in which we live
a

For my money…
T OYO TA YA R I S G R M N
Nothing else here got
under my skin like this
barmy Yaris did. It
doesn’t have the grip or
body control to excel on track but
on the road it fosters a devil-may-
care attitude while at the same
time rewarding precision. RL
∆ Up GTI, the cheeky, light city car
from Wolfsburg finally untamed.
But the thing about VW is that such
is the consistency it retains between
models, even when one is allowed to
let its hair down, its locks still barely
brush its shoulders.
The Up is an enjoyable car. Not
just in isolation but in company, too.
As the smallest car in the contest
(if not quite the lightest) it always
had physics on its side: it doesn’t
weigh very much so it doesn’t take
much stirring to make progress. The
VOLKSWAGEN UP GTI
Price £13,750
Engine 3 cyls, 999cc,
turbocharged, petrol
Power 114bhp at 5000rpm
Torque 147lb ft at 2000rpm
Gearbox 6-spd manual
Kerb weight 1070kg
0-62mph 8.8sec
Top speed 119mph
Fuel economy 49.6mpg (combined)
CO2/tax band 129g/km, 24%
thrummy three-pot engine, albeit a
bit laggy, sounds good, and there’s
an agreeable mix of body control and
ride comfort. Except it’s just slightly
too agreeable, too Volkswageny. This
is a little warm hatch you can drive
every day, but if you’re looking, as we
are, for enjoyment, this car errs too
far towards the sensible. As one tester
put it: “Affordability got it into this
test but the driving experience means
it can’t place anywhere but last in my
book”. He’s got a slightly different
book to me, but I take the point.
It’s not a disappointment, though.
This test isn’t about that; it’s about
being perennially surprised by the
quality of the entrants. Case in point?
The Suzuki Swift Sport. From the
moment the first tester climbed
aboard until the last one got out we
heard the same thing: “I really like
it.” But not quite enough. The notes
say things like ‘The controls don’t
lure you in like the last one’s did’, ‘The
handling is a touch softer’ and ‘It has
more power but less star quality’.
The Swift Sport, then, has grown
up a bit. You can tell as soon as you sit
inside: there’s an excess of head room
and the whole demeanour is far more
mature than it was.
But fun can be wrung out of
it, particularly on the road. Body
control is really good, exceptionally
composed, in fact. In some of the
cars here, you approach, say, a cattle
grid and know you’re in for a bit
of a grilling (sorry); in the Swift
there’s absorbance of the bumps but
a surprising surfeit of float on the
KNOCKOUT STAGE BBADC 2018
Fiesta ST is agile if
firm; Yaris GRMN is
endearingly bonkers
way in or out. It’s impressive, and weight. On a circuit it can be banged
fun in its own right, but this relative over kerbs and it wants to rotate
compliance doesn’t do it too many around its middle in the way that a
favours on a circuit, where it errs great hot Ford can – only I don’t think
into blandness. It’s good – better the most recent Focus ST did it this
than good, actually – but here it’s up well. A real star, this car, I think.
against some serious competition. Granted, the Hyundai doesn’t turn
Such as the Hyundai i30N. This around its middle in quite the same
version is shorn of the Performance fashion as a Ford Fiesta ST. But then
Pack that put off quite a lot of testers the i30N rides better. The Fiesta has
(although not me) at our main better body control. But the i30N
Britain’s Best Driver’s Car contest last has a better driving position. The
year. Here, then, without a limited- Fiesta steers so quickly, intuitively, so
slip differential, with a bit less power enthusiastically... I could go on. ◊
and with more compliant springs,
the i30N is finally the car that makes
other testers come around to my way
of thinking. I genuinely think this is
the best mid-sized hot hatch you can
buy. And, hey, it has 247bhp and does
0-62mph in 6.4sec. Honestly, how
fast do you want to go?
It’s the additional compliance that
seemed to make the difference to
most of our crew. “Adjustable, with
nice coherent control weights and
predictable manners on the limit,”
said Saunders. “Few cars could be TOYOTA YARIS GRMN
backed into Blyton’s quicker corners
with more confidence. Didn’t want Price £26,295
for traction but could perhaps have Engine 4 cyls, 1798cc,
done with a more zingy top-end supercharged, petrol
power delivery.” Power 209bhp at 6800rpm
Perhaps. But it’s the honesty of it, Torque 184lb ft at 4800rpm
the straightforwardness of it, that Gearbox 6-spd manual
I rate the most. It’s an old-school Kerb weight 1135kg
but not old-fashioned (yes, I nicked 0-62mph 6.4sec
that from the creator of the Porsche Top speed 143mph
Cayman GT4) kind of hot hatchback. Fuel economy 37.7mpg (combined)
Its steering is accurate and has the CO2/tax band 170g/km, 35%
right levels of torque build-up and
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The Suzuki Swift Sport has grown
up a bit but fun can still be wrung
out of it on the right road
a

F O U R F O R M E R W I N N E R S : N O W E V E N M O R E A F F O R DA B L E

H O N DA CIVI C T YPE R 2017
The Civic Type R’s wild looks certainly
haven’t escaped the attention of
the second-hand market: prices for
year-old cars are roughly on a par
with those of the Volkswagen Golf R,
despite the Honda costing £2000
less when it was new. Expect to pay
upwards of £27,000 for a clean
example being sold privately.
FO RD FI ESTA ST200 2016
The Fiesta ST is another car that’s
always held its value well — in stark
contrast to the cooking model on which
it’s based, which is cheap as chips as a
used buy. That’s especially true of the
run-out ST200, which will still cost you
£17,000 from a dealer. Too steep? Then
pay £8500 for an early standard ST, our
2013 BBADC winner.
MAZDA MX-5 2 .0 2015
Mazda MX-5 values, on the other hand,
have always tumbled pretty fast, and
happily for the used buyer (if not the
owners who bought new), that remains
true of the latest ‘ND’ version. Around
£15,000 should now be enough to get
you comfortably ensconced in a tidy
early 2.0 example, in the excellent Sport
trim, from a main dealer.
RE NAU LT M EGAN E RS 265
2014
Renaultsport Méganes are starting
to look cheap now — especially given
their incredible ability. Watch out for
the slightly fragile interiors and watch
for electrical niggles. Just £14,000
gets you into a 2014 facelift example
from a franchise, or pay less than
£10,000 for an early pre-facelift.

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Clearly it doesn’t take long in the
company of these two to realise
you’re edging towards the upper
echelons of hot hatch quality, as
usually tends to be the case with an
ST-badged Ford.
Is the Fiesta’s ride still a bit much
for the road? According to a few of
us (me included), it is. But the Fiesta
ST has an infectious, bubbling
enthusiasm for getting around
corners in ridiculously agile fashion.
Maybe the engine is a bit dull, and
yes, the driving position is a bit high.
And, yes again, sometimes that
flippin’ ride quality is an issue. But a
few corners is all it takes to forgive it.
That’s a harder thing to do with
the Mini Cooper S. If there’s a lesson
There’s little to hint
at the Yaris GRMN’s
entertaining nature
VW is sensible and
strait-laced inside,
just as it is to drive
to let your hot hatches be hot, this
latest Cooper S represents it. On
the road the Cooper S is a relatively
swift, well-finished and attractive
everyday proposition. As one tester
harshly put it: “Cooper S has become
something of a trim level over the
past decade, the true performance
ingredients being saved for even
pricier derivatives”. That might,
unfortunately, be true: it takes a JCW
badge for the Cooper S to come alive.
Which is a shame, because the
basics are all there: it looks good and
it feels good, but where there ought to
be poise and agility you get flop and
sag. The Up GTI came last in a couple
of testers’ books but the Mini was last
in mine. The Up makes quite a lot out
Cooper S doesn’t
pack the thrills it
once might have
KNOCKOUT STAGE BBADC 2018
The Mini’s obvious
style trumps its
overall substance
Swift Sport’s shift
towards maturity is
reflected in its cabin
of what it has; the Mini feels like it’s
holding something back. HOW WE SCORED
Which brings us, finally, to a
manufacturer, and indeed a model First-round votes
name, that has in the past trounced (one point per car per vote)
all other comers in this shootout: the MB BBR Mazda MX-5, Ford Fiesta
Renault Mégane RS. ST, Toyota Yaris GRMN,
Same old story, then? Spoiler Hyundai i30N
alert: not so. The new Mégane feels RL Ford Fiesta ST, BBR MX5,
bigger, heavier and considerably Hyundai i30N, Renault
more mature than its predecessors. Mégane RS 280 Cup
Its considerable hardware is perhaps MP Hyundai i30N, Toyota
too much in the Cup chassis with Yaris GRMN, BBR MX5,
which this one arrived. “It feels too Ford Fiesta ST
highly strung on the road for my DP Hyundai i30N, Renault
tastes,” said Saunders. “It’s too firm Mégane RS 280 Cup, Ford
and reactive over bumps, too prone to Fiesta ST, BBR MX5
bump steer and too surface-sensitive MS Ford Fiesta ST, BBR MX5,
with that limited-slip diff. Just a bit Hyundai i30N, Renault
too high-maintenance and too short Mégane RS 280 Cup
on basic composure to drive quickly.”
But what about on a circuit? “Wow, POINTS
what a track car,” was his verdict. Ford Fiesta ST 5
Quite. Whatever Renault has done BBR Mazda MX-5 5
here, it has lost some of the delicacy Hyundai i30 N 5
that was the hallmark of RS Méganes Renault Mégane RS 280 Cup 3
and Clios of old. Consider what Toyota Yaris GRMN 2
happened to the Clio between the Mini Cooper S 0
previous generation and this one: the Suzuki Swift Sport 0
same, to my eyes, has happened to Volkswagen Up GTI 0
the Mégane. It’s still adjustable to the
point of hilarity and fast to the point
of daft, but some nuance and delicacy by a single nod. I’m not saying that’s
has gone – and that’s a shame. wrong, I’m just saying Bird and I
All of which means the are right. Anyway, other than that,
Renault wasn’t a clean sweep for every car that gets through is one to
qualification. Five testers, four which we all give our wholehearted
nominations apiece and the Mégane backing: the Ford Fiesta, the BBR
only convinces three of us: Lane, MX-5 and, praise be, the Hyundai
Saunders and Prosser. Bird, of team i30N. How’s that for consistency? No
Pistonheads, and I both nominate other car gets a look-in. Enter Prosser
the Yaris in its place, for its infectious with the final reckoning.
charm. So the Mégane only swings it MATT PRIOR
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 Cup-spec Mégane RS
is highly strung but
agile on the track
THERE IS A CORNER of Blyton Park
that is more revealing than all of the
others put together. In it there’s more
to be learned about a car’s high-speed
stability, or its throttle-adjustability,
or its low-speed agility than there is
through the eye-widening esses or
the fiddly sequence of 90deg bends at
the end of the lap.
That corner of Blyton Park – of
any circuit, in fact – is, of course, the
paddock. In it, cars are left to tick and
ping away as their metal components
cool, while drivers emerge from
stuffy cockpits and remove their
helmets to download their findings
to anybody who might care to
listen. Mill around the paddock for
an hour at a time to catch snippets
of conversations or spot telling
expressions and you will quickly
get a sense of which car is doing it
right and which ones are getting it
MX-5 and Mégane RS
might have benefited
from a tyre swap
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all wrong. It would have been
possible, in fact, to write this
top-four shootout without taking
hold of a single steering wheel, Steven Spielberg (in hat) liked the Yaris bes
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simply by setting up camp in the t
paddock and quietly observing.
However, there wasn’t a fart in
the wind’s chance that I was about
to let Ricky ‘Bobby’ Lane and the
with the number of cars reduced to
four, we can allow ourselves a little With the number
Three Mattsketeers have all the fun.
No way.
The reality of an occasion such as
more time behind the wheel of each
and more time still for contemplation.
And the car I was desperate to
reduced to four,
Britain’s Best Affordable Driver’s Car contemplate the wheels off more than
is that you have to form your opinion
of each car quite quickly. With eight
any other? The Fiesta ST.
Had Ford simply grafted the new
we have a little
of them to assess, initially at least,
and five drivers to assess them,
there simply isn’t the time to drive a
Fiesta’s nose onto the old ST and
called it a wrap I would have been
happy, so much did I adore that car.
more time for
single car for hours on end, to stroke
your chin like Galileo pondering the
But here we are, an all-new model
with a smaller engine and an entirely contemplation
stars and to allow your thoughts to
settle over time. Get in, drive the car,
scribble some notes, move on. Now,
overhauled chassis. We know already
that it’s very good, but what pleases
me most is that this version’s ride and a
The Hyundai’s plush
composure went down
well, as did its pace

handling fingerprint is basically a
perfect match for that of the old car.
Perhaps the new model doesn’t feel
quite so tough over a broken road
surface at low speed and maybe it
doesn’t steer quite so cleanly, but
fundamentally the two cars feel
much the same. Importantly, the
new model still does that curiously
addictive thing of seeming to yaw
about its centre point and roll onto
its outer edge in perfect, exquisite
unison the instant you turn into a
corner. It leans and rolls as one and
at exactly the same rate, so from
behind the wheel you feel as though
you are swooping through bends, or
driving on gravel.
When a car does that, driving it
intersects with any physical pursuit
that demands finely honed complex
motor skills and becomes more about
the sensations than anything else.
Feeling the ST’s outside rear corner
squat down and seem to sweep
around on the entry phase to a bend is
FINAL FOUR BBADC 2018
For my money…
B B R M A Z DA M X- 5
The MX-5, without
question, would get my
cash. It looks expensive
for the power given
the alternatives but is an absolute
joy to drive. The engine makes the
other turbo installations here look
flat and boring. The car is small,
compact, agile and fast and a set
of less-focused tyres away from
being even more fun. MB
akin to a perfect carve turn in skiing
(or at least what I imagine a perfect
carve turn feels like, given that I’m a
terrible skier). The McLaren 675LT
and Porsche Cayman GT4 both did
something similar, but neither one
was a small, cheap hatchback.
What Ford Performance has
demonstrated both with this car and
its predecessor is that it understands
a driver’s car can’t be deemed
great just because it has X levels
of performance, Y levels of lateral
grip and Z levels of body control.
No, it’s the sensations that matter,
those fizzes and tingles that can’t be
expressed on a spreadsheet but which
make you want to drive and drive
simply because it’s fun to do so – and
that’s exactly what we’re looking for
in each of the remaining three cars.
The Fiesta ST isn’t perfect. “I’m
not convinced by the three-cylinder
engine,” said Saunders. “It’s lost the
top end of the old motor. You get to
5000rpm and feel like shifting up.” ◊
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driving modes are pointless. “I

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don’t like the steering either. It’s
springy and wants to self-centre
the whole time.”
The Ford’s admittedly quite
contrived dynamics work
beautifully on the road, but on
The Mégane’s relatively
track they can be a hindrance. It’s
great right up to nine and a half
It’ll probably be a straight-to-DVD release
uncompromising
tenths, but go after that final half
and it begins to feel ragged and
scruffy. It’s still entertaining, but
set-up means it is simply
that this car actually feels better
on track a step below full
commitment is hard to forgive.
gets better and more rewarding the
harder you drive it. Nonetheless,
brilliant on a circuit
From the cheapest and least

to the most expensive and most

potent, the Renault Mégane RS 280.
we have our reservations. The
powerful car of the final four I switch Bridgestone Potenza rubber, for
instance, is not quite an out-and-
out performance tyre but more of a
a
The weight of expectation upon this performance all-rounder. It is the sort
car is every bit as heavy as that felt by of tyre that would suit a VW Golf R
the Fiesta, except that Ford has lived and consequently lacks some of the
up to its own exceptional standards precision and sheer grip you’d get
with its new model while Renault from a full performance tyre.
has not. The car’s four-wheel steering
Not quite, at least. Saunders system is a curious thing, too. In
wondered if the basic Sport model Race mode it steers the rear wheels
would have fared better in this test in the opposite direction to the fronts
than the Cup. “I’m the only judge to all the way up to 62mph, rather than
have driven this car on Sport and Cup 30mph as in other modes, which
suspension tunes. The Cup feels too means the Mégane monsters those
highly strung on the road, too firm second and third-gear turns that
and reactive over bumps, too prone make up the final sequence of the
to bump steer, too surface-sensitive lap. But Bird reckoned the system
with that differential. It’s short on sends mixed messages: “The car
basic composure to drive quickly. never feels as transparent or honest
And yet the Sport’s supple and as the old one.”
progressive damping blew my mind.” What could be more honest than
What the Mégane’s relatively a small sports car with a manual
uncompromising set-up means, of gearbox and a driven rear axle? The
course, is that it is simply brilliant on BBR-fettled Mazda MX-5 is the only
a circuit. Fast, entertaining, agile and car here that isn’t adapted from a
adjustable when you want it to be and workaday base model, the only one
stable and secure through the quick designed from a clean sheet to be a
stuff. In fact, it is the only hot hatch performance car. I can almost hear
here that’s really cut out for track some of you shouting, ‘And that’s why
driving, the only one that actually it should win!’, but I’m not so sure. ◊

Mégane RS has 276bhp and 288lb ft

For my money…
R E N AU LT M E G A N E R S

The Mégane RS 280

is the most expensive
car here by some
margin and it’s flawed
Rear-drive MX-5 gets on a bumpy road. Even so, it’s still
the purist vote but Ford the one I would most like to own,
nails the fun factor because it’s such fun on circuit. DP The i30N offers 247bhp and 279lb ft

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Fiesta’s ‘pivot around

the middle’ approach
to corners was a hit

Fiesta ST has just 197bhp and 214lb ft

BBR MX-5 makes 210bhp and 197lb ft

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 BBR’s turbo upgrade is a thing of
wonder: the 1.5-litre engine simply
doesn’t feel turbocharged. Not a
hint of lag is detectable, there is no
perceptible point at which the turbo
begins to boost and the crank still
spins to 8000rpm. I would have bet
on it being supercharged. And yet,
despite an 81bhp uplift in power,
the MX-5’s basic character hasn’t
really changed. You still dig into the
throttle pedal and run the engine out,
shifting down a gear or two on the
way into a corner rather than leaning
on a wall of torque on the way out.
Gone is the standard car’s
frustrating body roll, this uprated The Hyundai i30N’s
version being tauter, flatter and steering has a sweet
better controlled. The steering is and natural feel to it
sharp around the straight-ahead,
though, making it flighty and
nervous. My biggest reservation,
however, is the amount of grip the
car has. On Michelin Pilot Sport Cup
2 tyres it grips like chewing gum to
hair, so you carry more and more
speed along a road as if you’re trying
to escape from something. It’s too
much even for the circuit. Yes, the car
has massive turn-in bite, but when
you have to take enormous liberties
just to awaken the car’s rear-wheel-
drive balance, you can’t help but
wonder what the point is. The MX-5
is actually the least playful car of the
four, although you could quickly fix
that by changing the tyres. Mégane’s four-wheel
Lane thought more highly of it: steering can send
“What limits its appeal on the road – mixed messages
the firmness and constant jostling,
the twitchy steering off-centre,
endless grip – works in its favour on
track. You can really drive it at the
limit on circuit. With a better driving
position and fractionally less sticky
tyres it would have been my winner.”
Throughout BBADC one car
quietly went about its business like
a sensei, studious and unassuming,
gradually winning us all over with
its mature and undemanding
manner. To a man we preferred
this lower-powered version of the
Hyundai i30N to the more highly
strung Performance Pack model.
On the road it has a plush and pliant
ride quality that evades the more MX-5 steers quite
powerful model and it is easily the sharply off the
most absorbent over bumps of our straight-ahead
final four. The steering is sweeter
and more natural, too, and with no
limited-slip differential it isn’t so
fighty on rutted, craggy surfaces.
The i30N is good on track, too, and
happy to be driven any way you wish.
This is a car that’s comfortable in its
own bodywork. “It’s very different to
the other cars here,” said Lane. ◊

Fiesta ST’s steering Actually, the MX-5

The skateboard has the best air-con system has a springy, self- isn’t as playful as
centring feel to it this photo suggests

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 FINAL FOUR BBADC 2018

For my money…
H Y U N DA I i 3 0 N

I want a car that can

do it all and I want a
car that can entertain
like no other, so no
pressure, then. For me, there’s
no other mid-sized hot hatch that
does it like the i30N. It picks up
where the old Mégane left off. MP

`
The Fiesta ST leans and rolls as one
a

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∆ “It has a weightier, GT-type feel.
You guide it through direction
changes in a way you don’t with
more pointy hatches.”
Saunders concurred: “It’s so much
better than the Performance Pack
model. Few cars could be backed
into Blyton’s quicker corners with
more confidence. It could perhaps
have done with a more zingy top-end
power delivery, though.”
These, then, are the four best
real-world performance cars to have
emerged during the past 12 months.
Everyone is a winner in our eyes,
although we wouldn’t be doing
our jobs if we didn’t determine the
champion of champions.
Each of our judges had 10 points
to award across the four cars, and
the car that earned the most points
would be crowned Britain’s Best
Affordable Driver’s Car.
I could split the group down the
middle: two cars I quite liked, two
I adored. The Hyundai and the
Mazda earned two points apiece
from me while the Ford and Renault
52 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 29 AUGUST 2018
`
The Ford Fiesta ST is
simply the best afordable
performance car you can buy
a
took three apiece. That made the
Fiesta ST and Mégane RS 280 my
joint winners, the former because
of its endlessly enjoyable on-road
dynamics and unrivalled value for
money, the latter because it is the
only car in this test that I really loved
driving on track.
On the Mégane, however, I’m
more or less alone. With all the votes
counted it actually came in fourth,
just slightly behind the Hyundai.
What a scalp that is for the Korean
manufacturer, though, still merely
a minnow to Renault Sport’s great
white shark in the hot hatch game.
Our runner-up was the BBR Mazda
MX-5, but out in front, topping every
judges’ list but one, was the Ford
Fiesta ST.
Prior, as right as ever, gets the
last word: “I just love how eagerly
it turns, right around its middle,
at every chance. It’s so infectious,
so enthusiastic. This car actively It’s the cheapest and
wants you to have fun. Which, least powerful finalist,
after everything, is the point.” but the Fiesta ST wins
DAN PROSSER

L A P T I M E S A N D B A N G F O R YO U R B U C K
We don’t award overall credit for
lap times in this contest because,
as cars such as the Morgan 3
Wheeler and Toyota GT86 have
so plainly illustrated in the past,
driving fun often has little to do
with outright pace.
Had we taken lap times into
account, however, the Mégane
would have climbed the order.
The Renault’s time illustrates
what’s evident when you drive it
at track pace: that it has big-car
performance, outright grip and
circuit purpose to burn.
THE WINNER BBADC 2018
The fight for the remaining
lap time podium places was
incredibly close, however, and
while the Fiesta ST lost out
so narrowly, its pace proved
conclusively that if you want to
go fast on a budget, you needn’t
look anywhere else.
The BBR MX-5’s Michelin
Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres certainly
helped it to a time that the
outright performance of its
210bhp engine couldn’t have
hit had it been on lesser tyres.
The Yaris’s time, conversely,
demonstrated the cost of under-
speccing the rubber on your
affordable performance car.
If getting the biggest bang
for your buck matters above all
else, the Hyundai i30N asks the
least for each of its imperial brake
horsepower (£101), narrowly
beating the Rénault Megane
RS 280 (£105). The priciest
thoroughbred horses in the field,
meanwhile, at £132 each, were
stabled in a place that few would
struggle to guess: under the
bonnet of the Toyota Yaris GRMN.

Lancaster
T1

B LY T O N PA R K
The Ump
The Wiggler Jochen
Ushers
Bishops
Twickers
T3 T4
Port Froid START/FINISH
Bunga Bunga
T2 T1 T2 T3 T4
For my money… Mégane 102.8mph MX-5 52mph i30N 85.1mph MX-5 40.5mph
F O R D F I E S TA S T i30N 98.4mph Fiesta 51.9mph Fiesta 84.5mph Mégane 39.1mph
Fiesta 98.0mph Mégane 51.4mph MX-5 84.3mph Yaris 38.6mph
This might have been
a more difficult shout LAP TIME ORDER
if the Renault had Renault Mégane RS 280 Cup 1min 15.0sec £105
been in cheaper Sport BBR MX-5 1.5 Turbo 1min 16.4sec £114
suspension guise. Having said Hyundai i30N 1min 16.5 sec £101
that, when it’s your own cash, the Ford Fiesta ST 1min 16.6sec £109
motivation to get maximum fun for Toyota Yaris GRMN 1min 18.7sec £132
your money weighs heavily. I liked Mini Cooper S 1min 19.8sec £109
the Swift but the Fiesta’s so much Suzuki Swift Sport 1min 19.9sec £130
better for so little extra outlay that Volkswagen Up GTI 1min 23.5sec £124
I’d just have to have one. MS
JUDGES SCORES:
S E C O N D R O U N D VO T E S
e RS 5
N T an M X-
S g
30
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ai i es ltM azd
d F u M
un rd na R
Hy Fo Re BB
MB 2 4 1 3
RL 2 3 2 3
MP 4 3 1 2
DP 2 3 3 2
MS 1 4 2 3
Total 11 17 9 13

1 Ford 2 BBR Mazda 3 Hyundai 4 Renault Mégane

Fiesta ST-3 MX-5 1.5i Turbo i30N RS 280 Cup
Price  £21,495 £24,295 (car plus kit) £25,010 £28,990
Engine  3 cyls, 1497cc, 4 cyls, 1496cc, 4 cyls, 1998cc, 4 cyls, 1798cc,
turbocharged, petrol turbocharged, petrol turbocharged, petrol turbocharged petrol
Power  197bhp at 6000rpm 210bhp at 7000rpm 247bhp at 6000rpm 276bhp at 6000rpm
Torque  214lb ft at 1600rpm 197lb ft at 4150rpm 279lb ft at 1750rpm 288lb ft at 4800rpm
Gearbox  6-spd manual 6-spd manual 6-spd manual 6-spd manual
Kerb weight   1262kg 1250kg (est) 1400kg 1407kg
0-62mph 6.5sec 145mph (est) 6.4sec 5.8sec
Top speed 144mph 7.0sec (est) 155mph 158mph
Economy  47.1mpg (combined) 40.0mpg (avg, est) 40.4mpg (combined) 39.8mpg (combined)
CO2/tax band  136g/km, 28% na 159g/km, 32% 161g/km, 33%

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 Few cars have caused as much of a stir as Alpine’s A110, and the first right-hand-drive
example has just landed in the UK. Colin Goodwin meets its proud owner
ic Norman’s Alpine
V
A110 arrived last
week. The first right-
hand-drive A110 in
customer hands. Not
surprisingly, he’s extremely excited.
More revved up about the arrival of
a new car, he says, than he’s been in
decades, perhaps ever.
That is quite a statement from an
enthusiast whose back catalogue
is dramatic in the extreme. At one
time his garage contained not
only a Ferrari 250 GTO but also an
aluminium-bodied 250 SWB.
They were second-hand of course,
but Norman also bought a new AC
Cobra in the 1960s, a couple of new
Dinos in the 1970s and a Ford GT40
that, according to Norman, was his
wife’s shopping car. So why all this
emotion over a small, French mid-
engined sports car with only 250bhp?
54 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 29 AUGUST 2018
“I’ve owned about a dozen Porsche
911s and my current one is a 997
Carrera 4,” says Norman. “It’s done
around 110,000 miles but I’ve not
thought about replacing it because
the 911 has got too wide and heavy.
It’s a shame because I used to have
a real passion for those cars, but
frankly they just turn me off now.
“I have a few classics, including an
AC Ace and a Porsche 356, which I
love for their simplicity and emotion,
but I really didn’t think I’d ever buy a
new car again.
“However, a year or so ago I was
chatting to Gordon Murray, who is
an old friend, and he said ‘Vic, you
should see this new little Alpine
A110’. I remember the Alpines
from the 1960s and knew about Norman relishes
their history. They were built for the A110’s simple,
competition and were enormously lightweight feel
successful and, I thought, very
 UK'S FIRST ALPINE OWNER INTERVIEW
Norman (r): ‘This is all
Gordon Murray’s fault’

Blue of course. I knew I’d like it but

n
Goodwin had to be content to ride shotgu
French – so small and efficient and
lovely in their trademark blue. I’ve
always associated blue with Alpine,
just as I do red with Ferraris.
“After Gordon mentioned the car
I read a few road tests and did some
online research and everyone was
I hadn’t sat in one or even seen one
in the metal.
“When I went to collect it and
first saw it I thought, ‘yeah, that
looks really nice’, but I was thrilled
when I opened the A110’s door and
saw inside it for the first time.
“You see all the detail, the
machining, the beautiful seats
and where they’ve saved weight.
I got the same feeling when I bought
a Czech Zlin 50 aerobatic aeroplane
which, like the Alpine, was made
like a Swiss watch with the same
attention to detail.
“There’s nothing in it that you
don’t need yet it’s a very usable

`
I wouldn't swap the
raving about the car and how great it
was. I started getting interested, not
least because it was so different to
today’s supercars, which are too
everyday car. It is easy to get in
and out of and I like the automatic
gearbox, which is perfect for
modern driving. I’m not particularly
big, too wide and too close to the technical but the multimedia system

A110 for a new Ferrari, ground. I have no interest in these

cars; they do nothing for me. They’re
fine if you simply want to show off,
is useful: it’s handy being able to link
your phone up to it.
“And relatively speaking this isn’t

Lamborghini or Porsche but they’re next to useless, have

totally unusable performance and are
too big for country roads.
an expensive car. Certainly it’s going
to be very easy to run and economical

a
“I got more and more interested
in the Alpine, so I placed an order for
an A110 Première Edition – in Alpine
to look after. Ignoring the money
side of it, I wouldn’t swap this car for
a new Ferrari or Lamborghini, or a
Porsche for that matter.” L

V I C N O R M A N ’ S A L L -T I M E FA M O U S F I V E
CARS SHOWN IN SIDEBAR ARE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES

AC CO B R A FE RR ARI 250 SWB FE RR ARI 275GTB/4 JAGUAR D -T YPE PO RSCH E

“I bought one of the first
coil-sprung cars. I’d seen
one at a motor show and had
fallen in love with it. I picked
it up from the AC factory in
Thames Ditton in Surrey. It
was a fantastic car. It’s hard to
believe, but I replaced it with a
SuperSpeed Ford Escort V6.
That was a cracking car but
not one of the special ones.”
“I had to sell a car to pay
the kids’ school fees and it
was either the 250 SWB or
the 250 GTO. The latter was
really a racing car on the
road, so we kept the SWB
and used to go around
France in it, taking part in
various fun races. It had
everything that the 250 GTO
had but was more practical.”
“This was an amazing car and
I wish I’d kept it. It was one of
very few alloy-bodied cars
made and — I think — the only
right-hand-drive one [with
such a body]. It used to be
Mike Parkes’ car when he was
a Ferrari grand prix driver. It is
such a beautiful car.”
“This was a really special
car that we used to drive
on the road and take
abroad with a plank in the
back so that it could get on
and off the ferries without
scraping on the ground. It
was an ex-Ecurie Ecosse
car (registered MWS 302).
I eventually swapped it
for a Maserati 250F.”
911 2 .7 RS TOU RI N G
“This was a bit like the Alpine
in that I bought it because
a mate said that it was a
magic car. The friend was
Alain de Cadenet, who had a
lightweight version. It was the
fastest A-to-B car you could
get. It was difficult to get hold
of and cost more than a Ferrari
Daytona at the time.”

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 t
Forth Bridge marks the dawn starting poin

e’ve been here before.

W
Not here here – sitting
in the shadow of the
Forth Railway Bridge
at 4:30am – but
rather in a brand-new Ford facing an
unlikely challenge. From a round-
Europe trip in the first Mondeo to
12,000 miles in a week in the original
Focus, without ever leaving the warm
embrace of the M25 motorway.
For the all-new fourth-generation
Focus, we’re aiming for a distilled
adventure: shorter but just as tough.
We’ve set one of the first examples
of the new Focus to arrive in the UK
the simple mission of visiting the
maximum number of our favourite
driving roads in just once day.
Hence Edinburgh and a not quite
dawn start.

W E D R I V E AT DAW N
The chosen Focus is an appropriately
mid-range example. This is meant
to be a test of a representative model
rather than a performance outlier.
Titanium X trim and a moderate
options workout bring plenty of
kit, but the 1.0-litre three-cylinder
Ecoboost engine in its 123bhp state
of tune represents what Ford reckons
will be the most popular powerplant
in the UK. It also means that our
car uses a torsion beam rear axle in
place of the more advanced multi-
link system that’s now reserved for
brawnier versions.
South Queensferry gives us not
only the photographic backdrop
of first light breaking behind the
cantilevered magnificence of the
Forth Bridge – which sits in splendid
isolation from the two road crossings
upstream of it – but also fast access
to some of the brilliant roads that run
through the Borders.
Because although Scotland has
plenty of epic Tarmac, possibly
more per capita than anywhere
else in the world, none of the better-
known roads north or west of our
starting point can offer a more
varied challenge than the A701
that spears south-west from the
Edinburgh suburbs and encounters
pretty much nothing but scenery
and contour lines before reaching
the town of Moffat nearly 50 miles
away. The northern stretch is fast and
flowing with well-sighted straights,
the middle gets bumpier and more
demanding and the final section does
a good impression of an Alpine pass
as the road skirts a natural bowl in
the hills with the unimprovable ◊

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 FORD FOCUS ROAD TRIP

With the all-new Ford Focus poised

to hit the UK, Mike Duff takes one on
a 600-mile dawn-til-dusk drive over
some of the finest roads in Britain
PHOTOGRAPHY OLGUN KORDAL

Focus shows off its

dynamic prowess
on roads like this

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 Light from the
smouldering sky
picks out its lines

Primacy tyres
aren’t at their best
in these conditions

∆ name of the Devil’s Beef Tub. Callum have cited it as a favourite

Starting before the sparrows road – but we head south on the
have cracked means we also have M74. The idea is to let the motorway
the A701 pretty much to ourselves. network join the dots today. Higher
It’s soon obvious that, as in its speeds produce a couple of niggles:
previous applications, the three-pot heading into the second hour, the
Ecoboost’s defining characteristic Focus’s seats are already starting to
is mid-range brawn rather than any feel short of upper-thigh support;
marked enthusiasm to explore the and there’s some wind whistle from
red bits of the rev counter. There’s the top of the driver’s door, but the
more than enough urge for rapid, lack of any from the passenger side
inconspicuous progress, but it’s suggests it is just an ill-fitting seal.
definitely no hot hatch. The chassis Even on a smooth motorway, the
is already impressing, though, with suspension never quite settles down,
a well-damped compliance that the base of my spine registering a
barely notices the weather-worn very slight shimmy at a constant-
state of much of the road and with the speed cruise. It’s tiny but, like a
steering yielding commendably dripping tap, hard to ignore
quick responses. once noticed. I suspect
The it’s something the more
F I R S T M O T O R WAY capless advanced multi-blade
The A701 stays good Easy Fuel system axle of the more
past Moffat – both remains a great idea: powerful versions might
racing driver Allan just open the flap, put in well cure.
McNish and Jaguar the nozzle and go. Why Having crossed into
design director Ian doesn’t everybody England, we turn on to
use it? the A689 at Carlisle. The
first few miles are filled
with trucks, but these all turn
towards the A69 and Newcastle
upon Tyne at Brampton, which
leaves us on another near-empty
back road. Next destination:
Alston. No fewer than five A
and B-roads meet in this
Cumbrian market town and,
trip from previous experience,
Two fuel stops were needed on this road they’re all belters. But we take
the best-known, the A686

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` T H I S T R I P AT L E A S T
The whif of hard-working
brakes is obvious in the cabin
a Alston
Hartside Pass towards Penrith.
On sunny weekends, it’s hugely
popular with bikers, although few
are in evidence on a damp Monday
morning. The famous Hartside Café
at the summit burned down earlier
this year, but the good news is that it
is going to be rebuilt and – until then
– a temporary catering van in the car
park is doing brisk business.
The twisting descent gives a
good chance to harvest some more
dynamic impressions. Previous
generations of the Focus have always
driven more expensively than their
price points suggest they should,
and the new one keeps with the
tradition. The 17in Michelin Primacy
tyres don’t find much bite on damp
Tarmac and the slower turns reveal
a fair amount of roll on the softish
suspension settings, but the steering
remains spot on, with responses
nicely balanced between both axles.
The damping is exceptional, doing an
Alston has a rich outstanding job of keeping the body’s
selection of driver’s mass under control over bumps and
roads on its doorstep compressions. By the bottom of the
hill, the unmistakable whiff of
Queensferry
decision to head down the west rather
than the east of the country effectively
Broughton
Penrith
Llwyn Onn
Crickhowell
Lynton Bishop's Lydeard
es
Low clouds curtail driver fun in North Wal
hard-working friction materials is
obvious in the cabin, although the
brakes still feel fine. Beyond the
question over cruising refinement,
I’m facing the conclusion that Ford
can make a beam axle perform
better than most manufacturers can
manage with a multi-link rear end.
TWIN PEEK
Back on the motorway and there’s an
unlikely Vanishing Point moment.
The eagle eyes of photographer
Olgun Kordal spot what seems to
be an identical Mk4 Focus heading
in the other direction, a remarkable
coincidence for a car that’s not on
sale for several more weeks. Progress water level seems to have barely gone
slows as we reach Preston, with
frequent roadworks bringing
patches of congestion all the way
to where we turn on to the M56.
It’s a chance to test the radar cruise
control – which allows gearchanges
without tripping out – and to
FORD FOCUS ROAD TRIP
W E S T I S B E S T, F O R
With only a day to play with, planning
a route was a fun challenge and the
played the percentages of the better
roads we’d find. The A701 had to
represent all of Scotland — the
A68 and B709 are equally
entertaining ways to cross the
borders — and missing the
North Yorkshire Moors was
a blow. But maximising
our time in Wales was
definitely the right
choice in terms
of driving kicks,
Snowdonia’s
weather aside.
explore the deeper reaches of
the Sync3 infotainment system
through its crisply rendered
touchscreen interface.
North Wales turns out to
be a big, fat bust. A carefully
plotted route to join up some of
Snowdonia’s finest roads falls
victim to miserable weather.
Rain on the A55 grows heavier
as we turn towards the
mountains, and after Denbigh,
the Focus is climbing into low
cloud. On a good day, the A543
to Pentrefoelas can lay claim to be
one of Europe’s finest driving roads,
but with visibility below 50m, there’s
nothing to do but trundle through
the fug at a cautious pace, frustrated
by how much scenery is hiding out
there behind the greyness.
No matter: you’re never far from
a good road in Wales and opting
for a cross-country route rather
than the fastest possible journey to
Newport brings plenty. By the time
the navigation slots us on the B4518
and takes us past the spectacular
Clywedog Reservoir, the weather has
changed to bright sunshine. Despite
the hottest summer on record, the
down. This is where the much-copied
‘Dambusters’ TV advert of a Land
PETER LIDDIARD
Rover Defender winching its way up
the dam was filmed in 1986.
The afternoon disappears in the
strange time warp of mid-Wales, a
place where journeys take hours ◊
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 `
The shortcut
over the mountain
backfires, taking us
into a half-hour queue
a
∆ without feeling it. The respectable
pace of most local traffic means that
the Focus’s shortage of overtaking
punch isn’t an issue. Although the
engine pulls strongly on turbo boost,
a hesitancy when asked to deliver
full acceleration at short notice limits
confidence in opportunist passing
moves. Long stretches of relaxed
cruising give the chance for under-
utilised fingers to explore the cabin.
There are some scratchy plastics in
hard-to-reach places, but pretty much
everything a driver might frequently
touch feels a fair distance upmarket
of the cabin of the Mk3 Focus. After
400 miles I’m also starting to like the
six-speed gearbox more. The selector
doesn’t have the hand-filling mass of
the last Focus’s and the shift action
has what feels like a longer throw,
but it’s smooth under gentle use and
effortlessly fast when it needs to be.
Crickhowell brings a small
diversion to the B4560, probably
the most photographed piece of
road in the country. With the neat
compression of everything required
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for a car shoot in no The Focus has its a rising average speed. personal favourites – squeezed
more than five miles, own sat-nav built Although the official between banks and hedges but
it has become a in, but if you connect 57.6mpg would require with minimal traffic and a real flow
favoured spot for road a phone through Apple outstanding throttle to it. The natives definitely don’t
testing, although in CarPlay or Android Auto, discipline, mid to high- hang around. We encounter a Dacia
the early evening, it it will default to the 40s seems to be realistic. Duster being driven with sufficient
seems far busier than device’s system. Shadows are already enthusiasm that a hard-charging
usual. Nobody in the lengthening dramatically Focus can barely stay in contact, let
crowded car park on top by the time we get to Taunton. alone consider a pass.
of the hill bats an eyelid at the The A358 direct to Minehead The villages of Wheedon Cross
presence of an all-new Focus. Indeed, would probably give us the best and Exford come and go. Then we
during our entire time together, the chance of a suitable photo at sunset, turn north at Simonsbath and shed
car didn’t seem to be recognised as but the B3224 that heads north- a digit, taking the B3223 towards
something different at all. west from Bishop’s Lydeard gets Lynton and the Bristol Channel.
The shortcut over the mountain us to Exmoor faster. It’s one of my The moors surrounding the road
also backfires, taking us into what are dark enough to look black,
turns out to be a half-hour queue but the sky is filled with a truly
caused by big roadworks on the Realistic economy spectacular sunset. Niggles
A45 Heads of the Valley road. With is mid to high-40s aside, the Focus has proved
just a couple of hours of sunlight its all-round excellence. We’ve
left, the odds of getting to our covered 593 miles in 16 hours,
final destination – the depths including the time required to
of Exmoor – are lengthening take a fair number of pictures,
dramatically. Fortunately the fill the tank twice and grab a
M4, M48 and M5 flow freely, sandwich. Britain has some
with the Focus’s trip computer outstanding roads, and a
still reporting improving fuel humble Focus remains a great
consumption numbers alongside way to experience them. L
 FORD FOCUS ROAD TRIP
Scenery stuns but
the Focus attracts
little attention

O R B I TA L O DYS S E Y
The first Focus was a radical
departure for Ford, with its wedgy
‘New Edge’ design and emphasis
on driving manners a conspicuous
contrast to the Mk5 Escort it
replaced. It was good enough
to win the European Car of the
Year gong, an achievement that
Autocar decided to celebrate with
a suitably ambitious challenge.
The plan was to accumulate
mileage as quickly as possible, with
The dash top a pre-production example sent to
seemed particularly lap the M25 motorway 100 times,
susceptible to reflections translating to 12,000 miles. The car
with the sun at certain stayed moving night and day, with
angles and the wire heating pretty much the entire editorial
elements of the Quickclear staff drafted in to drive stints.
windscreen were clearly Officially, the only choice was
visible in the fog we whether to go for a clockwise or
encountered. counter-clockwise navigation – a
straight call on preference for the
bridge or tunnel at Dartford – but
after a few days, the tedium of
repeated shifts meant that some
drivers went off-piste. In the
case of then features editor Colin
Goodwin, considerably so, with
a strictly unofficial trip to Devon
during which the car was flashed
by a speed camera. Thankfully, no
paperwork arrived, so Col’s secret
was safe – until now.
Achieving 12,000 miles took just
a week. Ford’s Heritage collection
still has the car.

After Wales, Exmoor

beckons, via the Second
Severn Crossing Journey’s end comes after a 593-mile day

FORD FOCUS 1.0 ECOBOOST

Mk4 Focus feels as good in the UK
as when we first drove it in mainland
Europe. It’s bigger and better than
the Mk3, but the 1.0-litre turbo has
to work hard to deliver proper pace.
RATING AAAAB
Engine 3 cyls, 998cc, turbo, petrol
Power 123bhp at 6000rpm
Torque 147lb ft at 1400rpm
Gearbox 6-spd manual
Kerb weight na
0-62mph 10.0sec
From sunrise in Top speed 124mph
Edinburgh to sunset Economy 57.6 mpg
just off the B3223 CO2, tax band 111g/km, 23%

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Battery swap pit-stop
Nigel Brecknell’s idea of using ‘brick-
style’ batteries to quickly replenish
an electric vehicle’s power supply is
not a new one (Your views, 8 August).
During World War 2, and for a year
or two after, the household electricity
supply was intermittent. One of my
jobs as a six-year-old-plus boy was to
collect my grandparents’ discharged
‘accumulator’, which powered their
radio, and take it to the ironmongers
on the corner and swap it for a
charged one.
Alan Coring
Via email
Can’t afford not to
You suggested a used BMW M135i for
£16-17,000 (Spied in the Classifieds,
8 August). I was ahead of the curve.
My local dealer had one so we
tested it. Fun, sensible and refined,
there was nothing not to like. The
deal was almost done until he said:
“We have a couple of M140i Shadow
Editions at £29,000, pre-registered,
with 13 miles run.”
On the road, with gap insurance
and allowing trade-in on my 11-year-
old Mercedes, the four-year PCP was
just £30 a month more than the used
M135i because it qualified for ‘new
car finance’. Deal done. The M135i
and M140i are the best hot hatches
I’ve ever driven – almost as much fun
as my 2014 Morgan Aero Plus 8!
Peter Jenks
Salisbury, Wiltshire
Don’t ignore the fundamentals
The Volkswagen Polo is yet another
new car with a severely restricted fuel
tank capacity of just 40 litres and a
subsequent limited practical range
between refills (Road test, 1 August).
Is cost the reason for this
parsimony, or is it that fuel
consumption testing is done with
a fixed percentage of capacity,
therefore the smaller the tank, the
less the fuel load, thereby increasing
consumption by yet another fraction?
This fault can be added to the
crime of not fitting a useable spare
wheel to every car. Having a car
with run-flats and no spare I set out
Bargain M140i is keeping Peter happy
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Mini Cooper 1275s stood out for Michael
only include it because they can (and
I am sure helps the NCAP rating),
not because they think it actually
contributes to safer driving.
I do not believe that this stuff is
fully tested in the real world of real
drivers and real conditions, when
we should actually be concentrating
on driving a safely as possible rather
than being interrupted by various
WIN bongs, flashing lights and vibrations
through the wheel, pedals and seats.
Let me spell it out for you Letter of the week
wins this ValetPRO
exterior protection
Dave Taylor
Via email
Fifty years ago, as a ten-year-old, I was one of Euro NCAP’s safety assist protocols do
and maintenance kit
the winners who correctly identified the grilles indeed cover lane-keep assist – or ‘lane
worth £48
of 32 different cars in a competition on the back support systems’ – hence the Touareg’s
of a Kellogg’s Corn Flakes packet. I won the largest ‘default to on’. And like you say, Dave,
Scalextric set available at the time and became expect more of this sort of thing as an
everyone’s best friend at my school. increasing number of driver-assist
Today car manufacturers spend indecent safety features inevitably fall under the
amounts on marketing their individual brands, NCAP umbrella – MB
but I have noticed that what must be their
insecurity has led many to spell out their brand Real life with a Leaf
name across the tailgate – an expensively I have recently returned my Nissan
nurtured, iconic logo doesn’t seem to be enough any Leaf after owning it for 11 months.
more. Bentley, Porsche, Jaguar and Aston Martin, to I did a few long runs with it but
name a few, are all guilty. unfortunately charging became a
For others who rely upon the brand logo alone, they screw it up by not nightmare, and for several reasons.
displaying which model of, say, Ferrari or McLaren the car is. I couldn’t First, a lack of public rapid
tell you one from another today. There again, when every car seems to chargers in east Kent. Second,
look alike now, I suppose it doesn’t matter. Just saying… logging on to the charge points was
Dermott Simpson touch and go and you had to carry
Via email several different account cards in
order to get them to work – if they
on every long journey in fear and Enough of this nannying
trepidation of a puncture. On the Matt Prior’s comments on the
three occasions attention has been Volkswagen Touareg (Road test, 8
needed, not one local supplier has had August) sum up the futility of most
my tyre size in stock, necessitating of the new technology in today’s cars.
a wait of hours and once days for a He says: “Lane-keep assist defaults
replacement. Any new car I buy will to on and it’s four buttons on the
not have run-flats and preferably a steering wheel to turn it off. Which,
proper, full-size spare if possible. if you don’t want it, is more irritating
Manufacturers are seemingly set than it should be.”
to fit more and more complicated I have similar problems with my
gadgetry and electronics while new BMW 5 Series in having to turn
forgetting or ignoring some off unwanted ‘nannying’ technology
fundamental basics. before the start of each journey.
Roger Tagg I dread to think what lies in wait
Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire when I change this car: we won’t
The outgoing NEDC economy test be able to turn most of this stuff off
stipulated a full tank, Roger. We’re on the next models, but I just do
not sure about the new WLTP rules not want all of this technology. It’s
but we can’t imagine that particular distracting and far from fail-safe and
requirement would change – MB it strikes me that the manufacturers
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weren’t out of order, that is. In order
for electric vehicles to really take off, G R E AT R E A S O N S T O B U Y
rapid chargers should be far more
plentiful and debit/credit cards
should be readily accepted.
At present EVs are brilliant for only
local journeys. Perhaps in a few years
time a genuine range of 350 miles
in all weathers will be obtainable. ON SALE 5 SEPTEMBER
Meanwhile, I’ll just have to be
content with my Nissan Pulsar.
Richard Hunt F E AT U R E
Via email

A couple of characters
I read the feature on cars with
character, which was interesting and
somewhat surprising (‘Get to the
heart of the motor’, 8 August). In the
1960s and 1970s I had a job which
fortunately allowed me to drive
almost every type of car available.
There were two stand-outs. The
first was the Mini Cooper 1275s, just
ahead of the 1071-engined version.
The Mini just helped you to drive
neatly and tidily suitably quickly.
The second car was the Jaguar
Mk2 3.8L, particularly when fitted
with the Laycock limited-slip diff.
You could feel exactly what the car
was doing and you very quickly learnt
the best way to get from A to B.
Michael Kidson
Via email
The Jaguar XJ at 50
Andrew Frankel celebrates one of the great British saloons with a drive
Badge engineering
I’m interested why you say the in the fastest yet. Plus, Ian Callum discusses the future of Jag design.
Mercedes-Benz X-Class you’re
running is so admired (Our cars, 25 F E AT U R E NEWS
July) . I understand the appeal of an
upmarket pick-up, similar to what
many Americans love so dearly, but
can the public really be fooled that
easily into buying a rebadged Nissan?
If so, then I feel as if Mercedes
is laughing at its customers as an
expensive Navara with a star badge
on the front is sold without them
even bothering to change the key. I
wasn’t aware of just how many people
could be attracted to the automotive
equivalent of an instant coffee in a
Starbucks cup.
This is not a criticism of Autocar,
but of the very materialistic views of
the British public.
How to fall in love with driving Mercedes-Benz EQ C revealed
Piers Blyth The best ways to have fun on four Full details on the first model in
Via email
wheels, whatever your budget. Merc’s new electric sub-brand.
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BMW M5
Is it too much to expect supercar
pace and executive class comfort from
one car? We’ve been finding out
FINAL REPORT MILEAGE 14,982
WHY WE R AN IT
To ascertain if so much power and four-
wheel drive are assets or unnecessary
excess. And, well, because it’s an M5…
hat’s it like to run a
W supercar? What’s it like
to run an executive car?
It’s possible that both
of these questions can be answered
by explaining what it’s like to run a
BMW M5. We’ve had one for a few
months, in which time we’ve covered
10,000 miles. You might well suspect
that the BMW M5 isn’t like a supercar
at all, despite the fact that it makes
592bhp. It hasn’t needed a service,
nothing has fallen off, I haven’t
grounded it on a speed ramp, nobody
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F E AT U R E D T H I S W E E K
FORD FIESTA NISSAN LEAF
has tried to race me away from traffic
lights and people haven’t called
me rude names just for having the
temerity to be driving it.
Which is a bit of a result for a car
that costs more than £100,000 in this
specification and does 0-60mph in
3.3sec, and so especially given the
sternness of use our M5 has received.
It’s a car, see, that has been put
into more articles and videos than
any other long-term test car in recent
memory. We picked it up in north
Wales, after a quick stint on track at
Anglesey, and immediately threw
it into a group test (which it won),
then drove it to MIRA, where it went
through our gruelling road test mill.
That’s where we recorded the
aforementioned 0-60mph time, as
well as being impressed as it sailed
SKODA OCTAVIA vRS SSANGYONG REXTON
past 100mph in 7.5sec, through a
standing quarter-mile in 11.5sec and
a standing kilometre in 20.8sec. It
lapped our dry handling circuit, in
damp conditions, in 1min 14.5sec,
which is about the same time as we
once put a Lamborghini Murciélago
around it in the dry.
Since then it has been straight-line
tested for video against several rivals
including a 600bhp Seat Arosa diesel
(on our YouTube channel and worth
a look), and twin-tested for video and
words against an Alpina B5.
Some of our testers preferred the
B5’s easygoing way of doing things
over the M5’s rather more sporting
gait, and there are plenty of occasions
when I’d feel the same. But hey, if
SUZUKI SWIFT SPORT
M5 was tested
against rivals
and the clock
you’re going to lose a twin test, it
might as well be against a car that’s
all but the same, right?
The M5 has done all of this while
keeping intact what I’d consider to
be its more important role: that of
executive car –a role the 5 Series
does so well that our sister magazine,
What Car?, now considers the BMW
to be its luxury car of choice.
I’d stop short of considering the
M5 a luxury car, not because it’s
insufficiently lavish – that’s not the
case, even without the options that
raise this one’s base price of £88,000
by almost £14,000 – but because
it rides with more control than
luxuriance. It remains, however,
 Not all Pirelli P Zeros TEST DATA
are born equal; the L OV E I T
M5’s are bespoke BMW M5
TEST STARTED 19.4.18
Mileage at start 5174
Mileage at end 14,982
PRICES
List price new £87,940
List price now £89,705
Price as tested £101,900
Dealer value now £91,000
Private value now £89,000
Trade value now £87,000
OPTIONS
Premium Package (including soft-close doors,
PRACTICALITY
The M5’s 550-litre boot is
massage seats, ceramic finish for controls)
£1995, Comfort Package (including steering wheel
supplemented by the fact that
heating, seat heating all-round) £1195, M Sports
the rear seats split and fold.
exhaust £1100, carbonfibre engine cover £1025,
carbon-ceramic brakes £7495, M seat belts £260,
carbonfibre/aluminium-look trim £495, Apple
Its cruising ability CarPlay £235, online entertainment £160
made the long trek FUEL CONSUMPTION AND RANGE
to Le Mans a cinch Claimed economy 26.2mpg
Fuel tank 68 litres
Test average 23.1mpg
Adept body control
Test best 28.4mpg
makes itself known Test worst 7.5mpg
on winding roads Real-world range 345 miles
TECH HIGHLIGHTS BRAKES
0-60mph 3.3sec (tested) Carbon-ceramic discs and pads
Top speed 190mph show no wear and retain brilliant
Engine V8, 4395cc, twin- stopping power.
turbocharged, petrol
Max power 592bhp at 5600-6700rpm
Max torque 553lb ft at 1800-5600rpm
Transmission 8-spd automatic
Boot 530 litres
Wheels 9.5J (f), 10.5J (r), 20in
Tyres 275/35 (f), 285/35 (r),
ZR20 Pirelli P Zero
Kerb weight 1930kg
SERVICE AND RUNNING COSTS

` Contract hire rate

CO2
£1000pcm
241g/km
It lapped our dry handling circuit at about Service costs None DRIVING POSITION
Other costs New tyres, £450 Massively adjustable seats mean

the same pace as a Murciélago once did Fuel costs £1501

a Cost per mile
SECOND OPINION
I’m sad that we’re already
saying farewell to the M5.
What an impressive, multi-
talented bit of kit it is: a comfortable
cruiser and an engaging B-road
weapon all rolled into one. That’s
not to say it’s without fault — its ride
is a touch jiggly at lower speeds, for
instance — but for the most part it’s
sehr, sehr gut. It’ll also do 0-60mph
in 3.3 seconds – in the wet. SD
refined, quiet and comfortable and
makes a great executive car.
That said, there are things to
consider on a car with this level of
oomph. Specify carbon-ceramic
brakes (£7495) and you’ll need to give
them an occasional workout to stop
them from screeching like they’ve
got gravel stuck in them. A few hard
stops tends to do it, I found. And
if you engage two-wheel drive too
often and over-exert the rear tyres,
then, well, you’ll remember this is a
553lb ft car and the cost for a pair of
replacements will be north of £400.
When I rashly wore through the
M5’s rears, I phoned my local tyre
warehouse, who reckoned they could
get a pair of 285/35 ZR 20 Pirelli
P Zeros by that afternoon. Which
sounded a bit suspicious: BMW and
Pirelli make a bit of a thing about the
tyres being bespoke to the M5. So I
phoned my preferred tyre fitter (ever
since they managed to source a tyre
for our Kia Stinger within an hour
on a Saturday morning), Bob’s Tyres
of Stevenage, who said sure, you can
get the right size P Zero quickly, but
they’re not necessarily the right tyres.
McLaren, among others, use the
same size as BMW.
M5-specific ones – BMW fitment
has a star on the sidewall, which sits
on the rim differently – had to be
ordered direct from Pirelli. That took
a couple of days, but at least I was
sure I was getting the right rubber.
Anyway, drive more sensibly and,
like our front tyres, you’ll have no
problem even over 15,000 miles.
We had no other issues. In the US,
M5s have been recalled to update
software that can stop the fuel
pump working, as has happened
to one UK car I know of. There’s no
British DVSA recall, but BMW’s UK
head office took the car back about
halfway through our loan to check
Running costs inc fuel £1951
that the memory pre-set function
is extremely handy.
Depreciation
20p
£12,900
L OAT H E I T
Cost per mile inc dep’n £1.51
Faults Precautionary ECU update
PREVIOUS REPORTS
2 May, 16 May, 30 May, 13 June, 27 June, 11 July,
25 July, 15 August
it over and carry out a software
update. No hardware was changed.
So if you’ve got an early M5 and that
update hasn’t been done by a dealer,
it’s worth chasing.
The only other time the BMW IMPRACTICALLY HUGE KEY
needed to be stopped was when It’s a smart key, so can tell me stuff
fuelling it which, at around 23mpg, such as how much fuel is in the car –
was once every 350 miles or so. But but I’ll know that when I get in.
drive sedately, settle on motorways
a lot as I quite often do, and you can
coax 28mpg out of it, along with 375
miles from a tank of fuel.
Which is pretty darned good for a
4.4-litre twin-turbo V8, even if you’re
not asking a lot of it, and well into
genuine executive car territory. It is a
reminder that there are very few cars
which can do both things with quite
the same purpose as the M5.
MATT PRIOR CAR’S WIDTH
This 5 Series is extremely wide.
These parking cameras, which show
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Some show a keen interest in our pocket rocket, but others give it a wide berth
MILEAGE 4828
WHY WE ’ R E RU N N I N G IT
To find out if the new, turbo Swift Sport
still offers good, simple hot hatch fun
that can compete with the best in class
he owner of the Bentley
T Continental GT wasn’t
taking any chances.
To the chagrin of the
car park official at Rockingham
Motor Speedway trying to make the
most efficient use of space, he left
a huge gap between his car and my
Suzuki Swift Sport.
It was, he assured me, nothing
personal. He’d only taken delivery
of the car three days earlier and was
taking absolutely no chances. In
return, I assured him that I had no
desire to swing a car door into the
side of his fresh Bentley. But, frankly,
I couldn’t blame him for doing
everything in his power to ensure he
didn’t get a Champion Yellow-tinged
ding in one of his doors.
Still, while his caution was entirely
understandable, I did briefly wonder
if his giving me a quite literal wide
LOVE IT
A S H OW O F FO RCE
A g-force meter on the instrument
panel is an oddity in a standard
Swift but adds to the fun of driving
the Swift Sport on flowing roads.
LOATHE IT
CU P H O LD E RS
Another standard Swift holdover,
they remain a little too small and
too close together to cope with
some drinks receptacles.
Standard Swift, right, shares hot
hatch’s looks but not its 1.4 turbo
berth might have been down to a spot
of stereotyping of me as a slightly
carefree hot hatch hooligan. Upon
seeing our Suzuki’s beefy bodywork,
dual exhausts and ‘vibrant’ paint, I’d
wager a regular British Touring Car
Championship race attendee would
quickly recognise that ‘my’ Suzuki is
a Swift Sport, and not its more sedate,
non-sporting Swift sibling.
That encounter with a Bentley
owner contrasted sharply with one I
had with a neighbour the other day.
He’d seen the Suzuki parked in the
street a few times – let’s be honest, it’s
hard to miss – and when he saw me
getting out of it one evening he was
keen to know what I made of it. After
all, he said, one of his family had
owned an older Swift and thought
it made an excellent, economical
city runabout. Although, he added,
he thought mine was a bold choice
of colour. I tried to explain what the
Sport bit of the badge entailed. I’m
not quite sure he got it.
Still, part of the charm of the
previous Swift Sport was that it was a
hot hatch for those ‘in the know’, and
my experiences suggest that under-
the-radar appeal has carried over into
this new one. While there are plenty
of visual cues that it isn’t a standard
Swift, the difference isn’t as marked
as, say, the contrast between a Honda
Civic and a Civic Type R.
But spend any time in the two
and there really is no mistaking.
Shortly before collecting our Swift
Sport, I spent a week or so driving the
standard Swift. Although they look
similar – especially inside, where
only some upholstery trim and minor
design flashes split the two – the
difference really is both substantial
and remarkable.
The SZ5 Swift I was driving uses
Suzuki’s 1.0-litre turbocharged mild
hybrid petrol engine. It’s a quiet and
frugal unit yet peppy enough for
motorways and faster roads. And the
Swift itself featured the sort of light
steering and smooth ride you’d want
from a supermini. My neighbour will
OUR CARS
be pleased to know it does indeed
make for an excellent, economical
city runabout – although you can’t
buy one in Champion Yellow.
The Swift Sport uses a 1.4-litre
turbo, so when you step into it you’re
expecting the extra whack
of performance (although a bit
of extra noise to go with it would
be nice). But the time and money
Suzuki’s engineers saved by not
giving the Swift Sport a more
substantial design makeover has
been well spent working on the car’s
chassis. The steering is heavier, the
suspension firmer and the handling
is pure well-honed hot hatch.
There are a few areas where
you notice a compromise in the
conversion from Swift to Swift Sport.
One is the common seating position,
which is a little lofty for a hot hatch.
The other is the 37-litre fuel tank they
share. That’s sufficient for the Swift,
which does a claimed 62.7mpg, but
you’ll struggle to get 300 miles out of
a full tank in the Swift Sport.
Still, one of the reasons I’m visiting
the filling station more often is how
much fun I’m having getting through
that fuel. The fact not everyone
recognises what I’m driving makes it
even more enjoyable.
JAMES ATTWOOD
TEST DATA
SUZU KI SWI F T S PO RT
Price £17,999 Price as tested £17,999
Faults None Expenses None
Economy 43.5mpg Last seen 15.8.18
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Our fast Czech estate holds its own in some exalted company
MILEAGE 4376
WHY WE ’ R E RU N N I N G IT
We’ve had a diesel vRS for three
months. Now it’s a petrol vRS for three
months. Which makes the better buy?
don’t have a dog or any
I children, my wardrobe
removal business is yet
to get off the ground
and you’re more likely to see me
swim the Channel in a tutu than
voluntarily undertake any DIY task.
Basically, I don’t have much need
for an estate car. Yet on a couple of
occasions recently, I’ve found myself
putting the vRS’s spacious rear seats
and enormous boot to good use.
The first occasion was an early
morning dash from home in Bristol
to Bicester Heritage with three car-
mad friends. We were going to the
Luftgekühlt event – a gathering of
air-cooled Porsches, basically – and
the weather was grim. With the
boot full of walking boots, jackets,
umbrellas and dry clothes, the
four of us piled into the car. Ben, in
the front seat, thought the Skoda’s
LOVE IT
SO LI D I NTE R I O R
The cabin is proving to be hard-
wearing. After a few thousand
miles it cleans up easily and looks
more or less brand new again.
LOATHE IT
MAP FRUSTR ATI O N
The sat-nav isn’t particularly
clever. I can hack chunks out of
the estimated time of arrival
by taking short cuts.
It beats having a labradoodle in the boot
petrol engine sounded a bit like a
diesel under half throttle openings
and he wasn’t too impressed by the
quality of materials inside the cabin,
although he was so amazed by the
Octavia’s traction away from slippery
roundabouts he was convinced it had
four-wheel drive.
Riding in the back, meanwhile,
was Adam, who said the ride was too
firm for him to nod off (how my heart
bled) and Ross, who was surprised at
how much more leg room the Skoda
offered than his BMW 3 Series estate.
It’s enlightening to get a second,
third or fourth opinion of a car you
drive every day and it’s interesting
to hear what other people pick up
on. For what it’s worth, I thought the
Octavia was in its element on that
journey, although as we splashed
away from Bicester Heritage after a
day of Porsche indulgence I wished I
was driving a 964RS rather than an
Octavia vRS.
The second occasion was Autocar’s
Britain’s Best Affordable Driver’s Car
shoot-out. No, the Octavia wasn’t in
the contest, but it was being put to
work as a support car. That meant
it was loaded up with cases,
bags, cleaning equipment and
whatever else photographers and
videographers need to do their
jobs, while at other times it was
used as a video tracking car. It
didn’t miss a beat, although to be
frank I’d have been alarmed if any
of that had been troublesome.
More revealing, though, was
driving my car back-to-back with
the likes of the Hyundai i30N and
Renault Mégane RS 280, which
were in the BBADC contest. The
route between Blyton Park and our
hotel took in a brilliant stretch of
B-road, thick with fiddly corners
and quick bends and with a lumpy
surface to boot. In terms of outright
pace the Skoda didn’t give away
much, if anything, to the hot hatches,
but what the roomy estate couldn’t
quite replicate was their sense of fun.
The vRS is all about grip, composure
and body control, but it doesn’t have
the adjustability that makes a well-
sorted hot hatch so engaging.
The Octavia vRS doesn’t excel
at any one task, but it is more than
competent across a wide range of
disciplines. It is the consummate
real-world all-rounder.
DAN PROSSER
TEST DATA
S KO D A O C TAV I A 2 . 0 T S I
V R S 2 4 5 E S TAT E
Price £29,300 Price as tested £29,805
Faults None Expenses None
Economy 33.9mpg Last seen 8.8.18
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OUR CARS
Nissan Leaf
MILEAGE 2727 LAST SEEN 15.8.18
Although the Leaf’s instrument
panel is clear and the digital part is
configurable, I don’t understand why
it still has an analogue speedometer,
which seems anachronistic in such
a futuristic car. I have the digital
screen set up to show a digital speed
readout, which I much prefer. Surely
a high-tech, fully digital display that
does away with traditional dials
would be more appropriate. AM
Ssangyong Rexton
MILEAGE 5570 LAST SEEN 15.8.18
A neat feature of the Rexton’s
instrument panel is a profile graphic
which uses animated illustrations
to indicate whether any of the car’s
six hinged body panels are open.
So a door opens when you open it.
Best is the power tailgate, with its
rise illustrated in steps. It’s a fine
example of what Ford used to call
‘surprise and delight’ features. RB
Ford Fiesta
MILEAGE 6231 LAST SEEN 18.7.18
Our Fiesta is equipped with the
10-speaker B&O Play premium
sound system, which is a £350
option. Apparently, B&O’s engineers
spent a year developing the system
to suit the Fiesta, listening to 5000
songs in the process. The sound
quality is far superior to the tinny
tones you’d expect from a small car’s
sound system. Money well spent. LL
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 What to buy, where to buy it and how much to pay
THE HIGH PRIEST OF BANGERNOMICS
It’s very easy to get
comfy in the seats
of a used S-Class

Take a load off by choosing a used car with cosseting chairs

ad back? You’re not alone adjustable, seats as standard. We’ve ‘Topline’ model for £2500. A cursory

B according to my research,
accrued from 30-plus
years of helping motorists
with their used car conundrums. If
I had a quid for every time someone
asked me to suggest a car to help
cope with their back issues, I’d have a
brand new Porsche 911 GT3.
So here’s a fairly typical query,
and I hope it proves that these
medical issues can be tackled in a
frugal fashion. The latest patient
was the survivor of three serious
operations and who suffered from
mentioned Lexus, but what else
could we buy with a posh badge and
multi-adjustable electric seats? I have
always rated the seats of a Mercedes
S-Class and we could consider a 2004
350L with quite a few miles and fancy
programmable chairs for £3795.
Another option would be to find
an orthopaedic seat and bolt that in
place if possible. Recaro make such
seats, but they aren’t cheap. I saw a
` in the larger models and found
look around the interweb turned
up some quite weird covers which
cost only £100 but which look like
someone has gaffer-taped a Puffa
jacket to the seat. Otherwise a few
hundred quid can get a second-hand
example from a breaker’s yard, or you
could scour one of those sites where
people are selling off granny’s old
stuff before she's moved into a home.
Otherwise a bargain option is a
Saab. I used to travel huge distances
their seats to be brilliant. 9000s are

W H A T WS TE
middle and lower back pain. She had
sold her Lexus because the seat was
Luxury cars tend to getting more rare by the day and a
2.3T Anniversary from 1997 is just
ALMO T
B O U G HE E K
positioned too low down. She found
she could eliminate the pain in the
come with decent £1795. It’s an automatic, which is
important because not having to stir
THIS W middle of her back using the Japanese
car’s electronic adjustments, but her
seats as standard the gears can lessen back stress.
If none of these options work, we’re
lower back pain wouldn't go away.
We love a Lexus, even if it only
a back to square one – pun intended.

half-cures a problem, and buying an

LS is always great thing to do. Fixing
one can potentially cost you dear, but
a tidy 2001 LS430 with a solid six-
B MW i 8 figure mileage is less than £1500.
Our drive of the new BMW i8 She was advised, and I don’t think
Roadster in the 8 August issue it was me, to buy an SUV, which is the
got us thinking about the coupé, default back cure position. Getting
which is now available from in and out is easier and that high-
around half the as-new price. rise driving position is supposed to
The good news is that most help. Well, the Nissan Qashqai she
have covered less-than-average bought didn’t help at all. Indeed,
mileages and are therefore in she regretted saying goodbye to the
great condition. We found this Lexus, because the Qashqai’s seat A £1500 Lexus
2015 example with just 25,000 was of only average quality. LS can pamper
miles on the clock for £53,513. That is the point: luxury cars its occupants
tend to have decent, or at least very
 TA L E S F R O M R U P P E R T ’ S GA R AG E
READERS’ QUESTIONS

Is there any essential

QUESTION equipment I should
take with me when
I go to inspect a used car?
Jon Webber, Torquay
MILE AGE 39,330
There’s usually a long list of things,

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF but the one we’d recommend over

ANSWER all others for everyone from an
expert to an amateur is a torch.
I might have written recently that the Ruppert family Golf, also Armed with that and pairs of eyes
and hands, you can see and touch a lot of the bits
known as ‘Gordon the Golfer’, is no bother whatsoever – and of a used car that might set alarm bells ringing.
Whether you have the knowledge to know that
that continues to be the case. what you’re looking at is potential trouble will
The Queen’s Highway, though, is littered with obstacles, and depend on your level of experience, but the basics
of rust and decay should be obvious. JH
one that could not be avoided due to heavy traffic was this
important part of a trailer, which got wedged underneath.
The errant wheel punctured the plastic engine cover, but I
managed to pull it out. Cable ties have stopped the cover from
flapping around for the time being and nothing important
seems to have been snagged. We will investigate further.

READER’S RIDE

BMW 330ci Clubsport
Alan Horsman has so enjoyed some of the stories
on these pages recently he was inspired to submit
his own: “I’ve purchased a BMW 330ci Clubsport,
manual on 52 plate, 97,000 miles, FSH in Estoril blue
for £5200. And there are only about 400 left on the
road. It looks amazing and classy. They sure built them
well in those days. With this type of car, it is best to
purchase while it is still relatively affordable.”
Wise words from Alan. Buying at the right price at
the right moment is the key to used car satisfaction.
I want to go as
QUESTION bargain basement
as I can. Where’s
the best place to find cars
that cost hundreds, not
thousands, of pounds?
Jason Harry, London
The force of Bangernomics is
strong in you, Jason, but first
ANSWER we must offer a cautionary line
about not breaking any laws, and
always being certain that the car
has no outstanding finance and is owned by the
person selling it. Once you’ve checked that, we’d
recommend steering clear of the high-profile
websites and either walking your local streets
or pulling up a chair in the local pub and letting
it be known what you’re after. Both can be great
sources of decent under-priced motors. JH

SEND YOUR USED CAR TALES TO  james@bangernomics.com AND READERS' QUESTIONS TO  autocar@haymarket.com
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Leather
Dead cow was
standard on Plus
4s from 2012.
It won’t make you rich but a Morgan Plus 4 is a gently appreciating classic
that you can really enjoy. John Evans checks out his next investment
lus 4: it sounds like a
P pair of baggy trousers,
but while older Morgan
Plus 4s can feel distinctly
loose, with their rotting ash frames,
rusty chassis and unassisted brakes,
the version made from 1992 and
considered here is a very different
animal – more Lycra than tweed.
In truth, things for the little
roadster had started to improve a
few years earlier. In 1986 the ash
frame came treated with Cuprinol
wood preservative as standard. Two
years later, in 1988, the model gained
Rover’s punchy, 135bhp M16 16-valve
2.0-litre engine, along with the firm’s
five-speed gearbox.
Now the Plus 4 was looking
and feeling in better shape for
the new decade, an impression
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W H Y YO U N E E D A U S E D
I N YO U R L I FE
borne out by the rush of orders
that followed – despite Sir John
Harvey Jones’s mauling of Morgan
in his Troubleshooter TV series.
Development continued apace, at
least in Morgan terms. In 1992, the
M16 engine was replaced by the more
up-to-date Rover T16. Crucially the
car also went from the 4/4’s narrow
chassis to the Plus 8’s wider type,
giving an additional four inches of
shoulder room.
In 1995 the company’s engineers
turned their attention to the car’s
rust-prone steel chassis, which they
started galvanising as standard. The
car was already available in a choice
of two and four-seat configurations,
but in late 1997 Morgan added a
long-door option, which was easier
to get into. It helped, too, that the
dashboard was mounted farther
back. The following year, the Plus 4’s
steel wings gave way to ones made of
aluminium and constructed using
the Superform process that produces
a longer-lasting and better-fitting
wing. Also in 1998 the front bulkhead
and valances switched to stainless
steel. In fact, in this period the Plus
4 experienced no fewer than 114
changes, many of them driven by new
European type approval legislation.
And then in 2000, just as things
were looking up, production was
brought to a halt in favour of the
all-new Aero 8. In 2004, the Plus 4
reappeared, this time with a 145bhp
2.0-litre Ford Duratec engine mated
to the company’s five-speed gearbox.
Fortunately parts availability for the
Rover engine remains excellent.
The same year fixed-back sports
seats became standard on two-seat
Plus 4s, with reclining seats as an
option. Given how snug the car’s
cabin is, it’s important to know what
your preferred model has. Meanwhile
recliners became standard on the
four-seaters. At the same time the
old nine-stud vinyl roof was replaced
by the simpler and more convenient
Easy-up hood. In 2012, a Mazda five-
speed gearbox replaced the Ford unit.
Today ‘classic’ is a much over-used
term suggesting future investment
potential, but despite the fact that
there are rather more used Plus 4s
available than in years gone by, it’s
a description that suits the little car
perfectly. Buy a sound one, take care
of it and it’ll be at least as good as
cash in the bank – only more fun.
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H O W T O G E T O N E I N YO U R GA R AG E

Cabins are snug

and some cars
have fixed seats

An expert’s view
PHIL BENFIELD, ALLON
WHITE SPORTS CARS
“Morgans are special. No two are the
same, each one has character and
soul. There’s a lot of misinformation
circulating about the cars, that the
chassis is wooden, for example [it’s
steel]. Another is that they’re a
sure-fire investment that’ll make you
a fortune. True, after 10 years a used
Plus 4 will be worth more than you
paid for it, but don’t expect to clean
DID YOU KNOW? up overnight. A 1988 E-reg Plus 4
A Plus 4 driven by that was £16,000 five years ago costs
Chris Lawrence and around £19,500 today.”
Richard Shepherd-
Barron won the class
for 1601-2000cc Buyer beware…
Q E N G I N E
cars at the Le Mans
24 Hours in 1962. Look for oil and rad leaks. Servicing is
5000 miles or 12 months (10,000 miles
The first person to
race a Morgan at Le on post-2010 cars). Lack of use affects
Mans was Prudence perishables like rubber hoses. Ensure
Marjorie Fawcett, any start-up smoke clears quickly.
who partnered
Geoffrey White in a Q T R A N S M I S S I O N
Morgan 4/4 in 1938. The Rover gearbox with the Rover T16
engine can be notchy. Listen for noises
from the rear diff and check its oil level.
After a hiatus, the Q B R A K E S A N D S U S P E N S I O N
Plus 4 returned in Lack of use can lead to seized brakes
’04 with Ford power and leaky master cylinders. Check the
car pulls up quickly in a straight line.
Steering should be tight and direct;
serious play could be a worn universal
joint or bushes, while shaking could
be worn kingpins and bushes. Check
wings. Whether steel or aluminium
wings, check for corrosion around the
sidelights, edges and beading.
Q I N T E R I O R
Check seats are fixed-back or reclining.
Check fascia and trim for rain damage.
Also worth knowing
Until 1986 the Plus 4’s wings were
sprayed in situ. One giveaway is that
the bead between the wing and wing
panel is also sprayed, another is the
rust developing when the paint flaked
as the car moved. Later cars had their
wings sprayed separately, so if the
bead has overspray, it’s been repainted.
How much to spend
F R O M £ 17, 0 0 0
Can’t afford Plus 4 money? Consider
the less powerful 4/4. Prices for clean
dealer cars start at £17,000 for a tidy
1992 4/4 Lowline.
£22 , 0 0 0 - £3 3 , 9 9 5
1993 to 2005 two and four-seat Plus
4s, short and long doors, with up to
55,000 miles on the clock.
£3 4 , 0 0 0 - £3 9, 9 9 5
High-spec Plus 4s from 2006 to 2015
with around 5000- 20,000 miles.
£ 4 0 , 0 0 0 - £ 4 9, 9 9 5
Good spread of mint, low-mileage
Plus 4s, 2016-on.

With thanks to: Phil Benfield (allonwhite.co.uk); Steve Barnes (morganspecialist.com)

for sagging rear leaf springs and leaky
dampers and for regular servicing of £5 0 , 0 0 0 - £5 6 , 0 0 0
the sliding-pillar front suspension. Nearly new 2018-reg cars.

Q C H A S S I S
Galvanised chassis from 1995-on
don’t rust but can crack at the engine
mountings. On earlier cars check for
rust by crossmembers and footwells.
Post-1998 cars have stainless steel
valances and front bulkheads but
check for crash damage.

` posts and rear numberplate mounting.
‘Classic’ is a much over-used term but it’s a
description that fits the Plus 4 perfectly
a
Q F R A M E
Post-1986 cars have Cuprinol-treated
ash frames to cure rot, but still check
below the doors, sill boards, door hinge
Q B O DY
Look for even panel gaps, but expect
a sizeable one between bonnet and
One we found
M O R G A N P L U S 4 , 1 9 9 7/ R ,
3 6 , 0 0 0 M I L E S , £2 4 , 9 9 5
Long-door main dealer car with Rover
T16 2.0-litre engine in British Racing
Green. Has the comfier Suplex front
suspension mod, wind deflectors,
green wire wheels and cream leather
interior with green piping.
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£11,989
emember Infiniti? Of
R course you do, because
the brand is still tapping
away trying to carve a
niche in the premium market. You’ve
got to love a trier.
Back in the day, when Infiniti
decided to try to crack Europe, it had
a sometimes wildly inappropriate
line-up of cars which were often more
appealing than the more mainstream
offerings the firm sells now.
BARGAIN
SWEDISH
ESTATE
WILD CARD
76 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 29 AUGUST 2018
BUY THEM
BEFORE WE DO
Chief among them was the FX, a
big brute of an over-styled SUV which
was in many ways ahead of its time
for its out-there styling. In V6 diesel
form it warranted a reasonable, if not
eye-catching, three-star review from
our road testers and drew praise for
the way it drove (other than off-road,
where testers noted it had “little
ability”), exceptional build quality
and for a kit list so long that it left its
opposition behind.
Saab 9-5
£1495
This 1.9 Tid Linear Sport model is
a 2007 example that has had one
owner and has done 110,000 miles.
The advert lists the car as a ‘recorded
cat C’, which suggests it has been
declared a write-off and repaired at
some point. That’s not the end of the
world, but its history and any repairs
need very careful examination.
Aston Martin Cygnet
£30,990
It’s official: this most unloved of all
Astons, born of humble beginnings as
a Toyota, is now collectable. This 2011,
25,000-mile example is the lowest-
priced of a bevy of Cygnets currently
up for sale in Pistonheads’ classifieds
and is retailing for almost as much as
it cost new. Perhaps the posh city car
was just ahead of its time.
For more like this, visit pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars
Criticism was mostly mild: a small
boot and disappointing rear seat
space. Only ride quality got panned,
with testers noting that a switch from
21in to 20in wheels made the ride
“slightly less shocking”.
The engines weren’t great, either:
here we have a 390bhp 3.7-litre V6
petrol that is quick (0-62mph in
5.8sec) but exceptionally thirsty
(21.6mpg). Most sane buyers went for
the 3.0-litre diesel, examples of which
CHEAP
ROUTE
TO A V8
R ARE
ITALIAN
COUPE
OFFBEAT
V6 SUV
can also be found for sale. Alas, we
could find no V8 petrols available.
But we’ve highlighted this petrol-
engined FX for its exceptional value.
Priced from almost £50,000 when
new, it has done a less-than-average
mileage over the past eight years
but lost close to 80% of its value. Yes,
there’s risk involved, and there’s
little chance you are buying a future
classic, but for the adventurous buyer,
it looks like a lot of fun.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
£3495
SUVs are ultra-fashionable right
now, so how about making a stand
for frontrunners of the trend with
this 11-year-old Jeep? Okay, so it was
never a great car, but the years have
pared down its price nicely, making
it a cheap way into ownership of a V8
motor. It has a full service history and
110,000 miles on the clock.
Alfa Romeo 4C
£37,995
Critics may have panned its dynamic
capabilities, but the Alfa 4C remains
both beautiful and in limited supply,
which goes some way to explaining
why this four-year-old example has
lost so little value from its launch
price of £52,500. It’s a two-owner,
12,000-mile car that has benefited
from a host of upgrades.
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CLASH OF THE
CLASSIFIEDS
U S E D C A R D E S K D O E S B AT T L E

BRIEF

I’ve been left £10,000 in my uncle’s

will. He gave me my love of cars, so I
want to spend the cash on something
he’d have enjoyed. What should I buy?

CITROEN ID19
Let the arguments begin: when is a DS not a DS? When
it is an ID19, of course, this model being a cheaper Porsche 944 £9990
version of Citroën’s premium version and featuring I got immediately excited at the thought of a Porsche 944. It
isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but that’s one of the reasons why
more conventional steering and suspension, a examples of it are quite cheap. A £10,000 budget can get you
detuned engine and a less luxurious interior. a fully restored, concours-standard car from the late 1990s,
powered by the 2.7-litre naturally aspirated engine. It’ll cost a
Before anyone peers down their nose, look at the bit to keep up to scratch, but it’s certain to turn heads and could
even gain in value over time. MARK PEARSON
photo and ask yourself if you wouldn’t be proud to rock
up in this piece of French automotive history.
This 1962 example, up for sale at Anglia Car Auctions,
has an MOT until next April but a failed clutch. The
reserve price of £4250-£6250 reflects that.

GET IT
WHILE
YOU CAN
Vauxhall Monaro £10,250
How does a near-500bhp Vauxhall Monaro sound? You get a
rorty 5.7-litre V8 and a car that’s super-rare and therefore likely
to both turn heads and hold its value. Most examples have been
tinkered with or tuned. That’s the case with the example we
found (above), but at 12 years old and with 100,000 miles, the
modifications should be pretty well run in. MAX ADAMS

VERDICT

I’d extract maximum fun from

your late uncle’s goodwill:
Audi Q3 Price new £29,495, price now £20,720 buy the Monaro, enjoy
Having an Audi on the drive is all that some people want. And why not? A Q3 with a few
thousand miles on the clock can set you back little more than £20,000 as discounts mount
in the run-up to the new version of the car being launched. We've spotted 2017-registered
it for six months and
2.0-litre diesels in showy Sport trim up for grabs at main dealers. Go for a car with 5000 then trade it in for the
miles and you could get as much as £9000 off the list price. The Q3 isn’t the last word in
dynamic finesse or cutting-edge technology, but the outgoing version can still turn heads. Porsche. ALEX ROBBINS
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Torque (lb ft)
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Weight (kg)
30-70mph

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TEST DATE
0-100mph
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0-60mph
Facts, figures, from the best road tests B-Max 5dr MPV AAAAB
FORD

1.0T Ecoboost 117 11.6 39.0 11.1 11.0 2.8 118 147 23.6 35/41 1345 2.1.13
No one produces as thorough a judgement on a new » 50 -70 M PH Recorded in top gear (*kickdown Fiesta 3/5dr hatch AAAAC
car as Autocar. As well as acceleration, braking, fuel with an automatic) and demonstrates flexibility 1.0T Ecoboost 122 9.6 28.1 9.6 13.2 3.2 123 125 29.3 42/52 1147 9.8.17
Fiesta ST 3/5dr hatch AAAAB
economy and noise tests, we carry out benchmark » FU E L ECO N O MY Prior to 7.1.15, figures are ST-3 1.5 T Ecb’st 144 6.6 16.2 5.7 6.4 2.7 197 214 26.0 38/48 1187 15.8.18
limit-handling tests, setting lap times if appropriate. touring (recorded over a set road route) and Focus 5dr hatch AAAAC
1.5 TDCi Zetec 121 10.9 36.3 10.9 10.3 3.35 118 199 33.1 59/63 1343 28.1.15
But we don’t just drive at the track, essential as it is for test average. From 7.1.15 on, figures are average RS 165 5.3 13.9 5.3 6.9 3.5 345 325 27.3 28/37 1599 4.5.16
finding the limits of performance; we also drive on a and extra-urban, to the What Car?/True MPG S-Max 5dr MPV AAAAC
2.0 TDCi T’ium 123 10.5 32.0 10.4 13.9 2.5 148 258 39.5 44/46 1725 26.8.15
wide range of roads. Where we have tested more than standard. **denotes mpkg (miles per kilogram) for Grand Tourneo Connect 5dr MPV AAAAC
one model in a range, the rating is for the range overall; hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles 1.6 TDCi T’ium 103 13.2 — 13.9 19.1 2.9 114 236 26.7 40/45 1785 6.8.14
Mondeo 4dr saloon/5dr/estate AAAAC
where a model within the range meets our coveted » B R AKI N G 60 - 0 M PH Recorded on a high-grip 2.0 TDCi 130 10.0 28.8 9.4 12.7 3.1 148 258 38 53/56 1597 14.1.15
five-star standard, it is highlighted in yellow. surface at a test track Mustang 2dr coupé AAAAC
5.0 V8 GT F’back 155 5.2 11.6 4.2 9.4 2.7 410 391 35.1 19/25 1720 24.2.16
» 30 -70 M PH Indicates overtaking ability » M PH/1000 R PM Figure is the speed achieved Ecosport 5dr SUV AABCC
through the gears in top gear 1.5 TDCi 99 14.3 — 15.2 14.4 2.7 89 151 28 39/48 1384 3.9.14
Kuga 5dr SUV AAAAC
2.0 TDCi 122 10.9 44.2 11.8 7.4 2.6 161 251 31.6 34/39 1707 13.3.13

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Edge 5dr SUV AAABC

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Make and model

Make and model

Mph/1000rpm
Mph/1000rpm

2.0 TDCi 131 9.7 27.6 9.2 5.6* 2.6 207 332 37 36/39 1949 27.7.16

Torque (lb ft)

Torque (lb ft)

Power (bhp)
Power (bhp)

Weight (kg)
Weight (kg)

30-70mph

50-70mph

TEST DATE
30-70mph

50-70mph

TEST DATE

0-100mph
0-100mph

Top speed
Top speed

0-60mph
0-60mph

H O N DA
Civic 5dr hatch AAAAC
1.5 i-VTEC Turbo 126 7.8 19.3 7.0 8.7 2.7 180 177 26.6 39/49 1357 19.4.17
Civic Type R 5dr hatch AAAAB
A L FA R O M E O 330d Touring 155 5.5 14.2 5.1 8.8 2.6 255 413 45.2 43/54 1735 21.11.12 2.0 Type R GT 169 5.7 12.5 4.4 6.1 2.8 316 295 25.4 29/43 1380 25.10.17
Giulia 4dr saloon AAAAB 330e M Sport 140 6.3 15.7 5.7 6.9 2.9 249 310 40.8 40/47 1660 4.10.17 Clarity FCV AAAAC
Quadrifoglio 190 4.5 9.2 3.2 10.3 2.57 503 443 38.7 34/49 1580 29.3.17 4 Series 2dr coupé AAAAC Clarity FCV 104 9.0 29.2 8.3 *5.3 2.9 174 221 na 51/72** 1872 12.7.17
Stelvio 5dr SUV AAABC 435i M Sport 155 5.5 13.2 5.2 6.3 2.7 302 295 28.2 28/37 1585 18.9.13 HR-V 5dr SUV AAABC
2.2D 210 Milano 134 6.8 20.6 7.0 7.3 3.01 207 347 41.3 38/50 1659 3.1.18 M4 155 4.1 8.8 3.2 6.1 2.4 425 406 34.0 29/36 1585 9.7.14 1.6 i-DTEC SE 119 10.5 34.9 10.4 11.2 — 118 221 34.4 56/57 1324 16.9.15
4C 2dr coupé/convertible AAACC 5 Series 4dr saloon/5dr estate AAAAB NSX 2dr coupé AAAAB
Spider 160 5.1 12.4 4.0 5.8 2.97 237 258 29.6 32/44 940 27.1.16 520d M Sport 146 7.4 21.3 7.4 14.3 2.7 188 295 42.2 40/52 1635 31.5.17 NSX 191 3.3 7.3 2.6 4.3 2.7 573 476 35.8 25/32 1725 5.10.16
M5 155 3.3 7.5 2.7 8.9 3.1 591 553 41.1 22/28 1855 18.4.18
ALPINA 6 Series GT 5dr hatch AAABC HYU N DAI
B3 Biturbo 4dr saloon AAAAB 630d xDrv M Spt 155 5.9 15.7 5.4 7.6 2.8 261 457 50.2 40/54 1880 8.11.17 i10 5dr hatch AAABC
B3 Biturbo 155 4.7 10.3 3.8 6.8 2.9 404 443 41.5 27/35 1610 29.8.13 7 Series 4dr saloon AAAAC 1.0 SE 96 14.7 — 16.2 19.9 2.9 65 70 20.0 44/51 925 29.1.14
730Ld 153 6.4 17.1 6.0 8.2 3.1 261 457 50.2 40/49 1795 11.11.15 i20 5dr hatch AAAAC
ALPINE i3 5dr hatch AAAAC 1.4 SE 114 12.2 42.4 12.1 17.3 3.0 99 99 21.8 43/54 1060 7.1.14
A110 AAAAA 1.3S Range Ext 99 7.7 — 6.6 *4.0 3.0 181 199 — 294wh/m 1385 21.2.18 i30 5dr hatch/estate AAABC
Premiere Edit’n 155 4.7 10.8 3.8 6.5 2.6 248 230 28.1 28/46 1103 16.5.18 i8 2dr coupé AAAAB i30 N 155 6.4 14.8 5.6 6.1 3.1 271 260 27.4 31/43 1478 27.12.17
i8 155 4.5 10.6 3.7 3.3 2.8 357 420 33.3 50/40 1560 17.9.14 1.4 Premium SE 129 9.5 28.9 9.7 10.9 2.7 138 178 28.1 39/49 1423 13.9.17
ARIEL X1 5dr SUV AAAAC i40 5dr estate AAABC
Atom 0dr open AAAAB xDrive20d xLine 136 8.2 24.2 8.0 11.8 2.8 187 295 35.1 43/49 1625 14.10.15 1.7 CRDi 118 12.2 41.4 12.5 12.3 2.9 114 192 29.4 44/51 1555 7.9.11
V8 170 3.0 5.7 1.9 3.7 2.55 475 268 16.4 21/37 650 10.8.11 X3 5dr SUV AAAAC Santa Fe 5dr SUV AAAAC
Nomad 0dr open AAAAA xDrive20d M Spt 132 8.3 26.6 8.6 17.5 3.3 188 295 41.2 37/49 1825 17.1.18 2.2 CRDi 118 9.0 27.6 9.2 *5.5 2.7 194 311 37.5 36/43 1940 19.9.12
Nomad 125 4.5 12.7 3.9 7.7 3.10 235 221 26.7 —/— 735 24.6.15 X4 5dr SUV AAABC
xDrive30d 145 5.9 16.9 5.8 11.1 2.6 255 416 43.7 34/45 1895 27.8.14 INFINITI
ASTON MARTIN X5 5dr SUV AAAAC Q30 5dr hatch AAABC
Vantage 2dr coupé AAAAB xDrive M50d 155 5.7 15.3 5.2 9.5 2.9 376 546 40.5 28/34 2265 13.11.13 1.6t Premium 124 9.4 26.4 9.1 15.5 2.85 120 148 31.6 35/39 1436 17.2.16
V8 195 3.7 8.3 3.0 10.5 2.7 503 505 42.6 18/25 1720 23.5.18 M 155 4.2 9.8 3.5 10.2 2.8 567 553 42.3 21/26 2350 13.5.15 Q50 4dr saloon AABCC
DB11 2dr coupé AAAAB X6 5dr SUV AAAAC 2.2 Premium 143 8.7 25.0 8.7 5.1* 3.0 168 295 42.5 49/59 1750 5.2.14
Launch Edition 200 4.0 8.4 3.0 10.1 2.6 600 516 46.2 24/34 1910 21.9.16 xDrive35d 147 7.3 21.2 7.1 *4.1 2.6 282 428 34.0 26/31 2275 11.6.08 Q70 4dr saloon AABCC
Rapide 4dr saloon AAAAC 2.2 Pre’m Tech 137 9.6 28.6 9.6 15.8 3.2 168 295 40.8 39/45 1896 25.2.15
Rapide S 190 5.3 11.3 4.3 8.3 3.03 550 457 33.6 19/23 1990 20.3.13 B U G AT T I
Veyron 2dr coupé AAAAB JAG UAR
AU D I Super Sport 268 2.6 5.0 1.7 5.9 2.6 1183 1106 40.6 12/18 1995 2.3.11 F-Type 2dr convertible/3dr coupé AAAAB
A1 3dr hatch AAAAC V8 S Convertible 186 4.0 9.4 3.4 8.0 2.8 488 460 46.8 19/29 1655 12.6.13
1.4 TFSI Sport 126 8.4 22.4 8.9 12.8 2.2 120 148 30.2 34/43 1165 10.11.10 C AT E R H A M V6 S Coupé 171 4.9 12.1 4.2 12.7 2.7 375 339 36.2 24/33 1594 11.6.14
S1 155 5.9 14.4 5.2 5.4 2.6 228 273 25.6 30/39 1390 28.5.14 Seven 2dr roadster AAAAC 2.0 Coupé R-Dy 155 5.8 14.7 5.1 9.5 2.8 296 295 33.2 31/44 1640 22.11.17
A3 3dr/5dr hatch AAAAC 160 100 8.4 — 8.7 7.6 4.8 80 79 16.7 39/45 490 20.11.13 XF 4dr saloon AAAAB
2.0 TDI Sport 134 8.9 25.9 11.4 10.8 2.7 148 236 30 48/59 1355 26.9.12 620S 145 3.8 9.2 3.2 5.7 2.7 310 219 21.2 25/29 610 9.3.16 R-Sport 2.0 136 9.4 26.1 9.0 16.1 2.9 178 317 44.1 47/56 1595 2.12.15
S’back e-tron 138 7.9 20.9 6.6 8.5 3.0 201 258 30.7 45/49 1540 31.12.14 XE 4dr saloon AAAAB
RS3 Saloon 155 4.0 9.9 3.5 9.0 2.7 394 354 33.7 29/35 1515 6.9.17 CHEVROLET R-Sport 2.0 147 7.6 19.0 6.9 13.3 2.7 197 206 33.8 30/49 1530 1.7.15
A4 4dr saloon/5dr estate AAAAC Camaro 2dr coupé AAAAC XJ 4dr saloon AAAAC
2.0 TDI S line 147 8.4 22.2 7.3 11.2 3.1 187 295 37.1 45/50 1940 4.11.15 6.2 V8 155 5.6 12.4 4.5 12.2 2.7 426 419 43.3 23/29 1175 20.6.12 3.0d LWB 155 6.3 16.5 6.6 *3.6 2.7 271 443 43.5 28/36 1960 9.6.10
RS4 Avant 155 4.0 9.6 3.5 11.0 3.0 444 443 38.4 24/37 1790 14.2.18 Corvette 2dr coupé AAAAC E-Pace 5dr SUV AAABC
A5 2dr coupé/convertible AAABC Stingray 181 4.4 9.4 3.3 11.7 2.3 460 465 48.4 22/33 1539 8.10.14 D180 AWD SE 127 9.9 30.9 10.5 14 3.6 178 317 45.8 36/49 1843 11.4.18
S5 155 4.9 11.7 4.4 9.7 3.0 349 369 40.5 26/33 1615 11.1.17 F-Pace 5dr SUV AAAAC
A5 Sportback 4dr saloon AAABC CITROEN 2.0d AWD 129 9.2 30.9 9.7 7.4 — 178 317 41.3 37/40 1775 11.5.16
2.0 TFSI S line 155 5.7 15.1 5.3 17.2 2.5 249 273 42.2 30/41 1535 8.3.17 C3 5dr hatch AAABC
A6 4dr saloon/5dr estate AAAAC P’tech 110 Flair 117 9.6 36.6 9.4 10.5 2.6 109 151 27 47/62 1050 28.12.16 JEEP
3.0 TDI SE 155 7.2 20.3 6.4 3.9 2.9 201 295 39.9 34/46 1805 19.10.11 C3 Aircross 5dr hatch AAABC Renegade 5dr 4x4 AAABC
RS6 Avant 155 3.7 8.7 3.1 12.8 2.4 552 516 40.0 20/28 2010 3.7.13 P’tech 110 Flair 115 11.5 36.4 10.7 12.3 3.5 109 151 27.5 35/39 1159 7.3.18 2.0 M’jet 4x4 L’d 113 10.8 37.6 11.2 10.0 3.5 138 258 34.0 41/53 1502 28.10.15
A7 Sportback 5dr hatch AAABC C4 Cactus 5dr hatch AAACC Cherokee 5dr 4x4 AABCC
50 TDI Sport 155 5.8 14.9 5.3 – 2.8 282 457 49.0 29/53 1880 11.7.18 1.6 BlueHDi 100 114 11.8 41.2 11.7 7.2 2.9 99 187 36.1 47/62 1225 16.7.14 2.0 140 4x4 Ltd 117 12.3 43.4 13.0 13.8 2.7 138 258 34.7 39/43 1846 24.6.14
TT 2dr coupé/convertible AAAAC C4 Grand Picasso 5dr MPV AAAAC
2.0 TFSI S line 155 6.6 14.5 5.0 6.5 2.5 227 273 30.1 29/35 1305 26.11.14 2.0 BlueHDi 130 10.1 30.1 9.6 12.5 2.9 148 273 34.7 44/52 1430 27.11.13 KIA
RS 155 3.6 8.4 3.0 7.8 2.7 394 354 35.1 27/37 1440 7.12.16 Stinger 4dr saloon AAABC
Q2 5dr SUV AAABC DACIA 2.0 T-GDI GT-L S 149 7.4 18.2 6.4 10.9 2.9 244 260 36.7 32/43 1717 25.4.18
1.4 TFSI Sport 132 8.1 23.9 8.2 9.8 2.7 148 184 29.4 45/56 1265 9.11.16 Sandero 5dr hatch AAACC Rio 5dr hatch AAABC
Q5 5dr SUV AAAAC 1.2 75 Access 97 15.3 — 17.6 23.0 3.0 74 79 20.3 32/38 941 27.2.13 1.0 T-GDI 3 Eco 115 10.0 37.0 10.5 12.3 3.2 99 127 27.1 40/50 1228 1.3.17
2.0 TDI S line 135 8.3 26.4 8.5 14.7 3.1 187 295 42.0 37/43 1770 15.3.17 Duster 5dr hatch AAAAC Ceed 5dr hatch AAABC
SQ5 quattro 155 5.5 13.7 5.0 11.1 2.6 349 369 45.2 26/32 1870 21.6.17 SCe 115 Comfort 107 13.1 — 12.5 23.9 2.9 113 115 24.0 37/42 1179 22.8.18 1.6 CRDi 115 2 119 9.9 30.8 9.6 15.3 2.9 113 207 41.4 50/70 1388 29.8.18
Q7 5dr SUV AAAAC Niro 5dr SUV AAABC
3.0 TDI S line 145 6.2 17.6 6.2 *3.8 — 268 443 47.6 32/36 2245 12.8.15 DS 1.6 GDI DCT 2 101 9.7 30.0 9.5 12.8 3.5 139 108/125 31.9 49/50 1500 31.8.16
SQ7 4.0 TDI 155 5.1 12.6 4.4 7.0 2.9 429 664 47.6 24/38 2330 26.10.16 3 5dr hatch AAABC Sportage 5dr SUV AAABC
R8 2dr coupé AAAAC BlueHDi 120 118 9.9 32.2 9.4 11.1 3.1 118 210 36.4 59/67 1150 23.3.16 1.7 CRDi ISG 2 109 12.1 46.4 13.1 16.8 3.3 114 207 34.4 50/51 1500 2.3.16
V10 Plus 205 3.1 6.7 2.6 5.7 2.8 602 413 26.8 15/23 1555 30.12.15 4 Crossback 5dr hatch AAACC Sorento 5dr 4x4 AAABC
BlueHDi 120 117 12.0 48.8 12.3 18.0 2.9 118 221 36.7 49/50 1290 6.1.16 2.2 CRDi KX-4 128 9.3 28.6 9.4 *5.7 — 197 325 35.2 35/39 1953 8.4.15
BENTLEY 5 5dr hatch AAABC
Continental GT 2dr coupé AAAAB 2.0 HDi 160 134 9.1 26.5 8.7 11.0 2.9 161 251 40.1 42/55 1660 18.4.12 LAMBORGHINI
W12 First Edition 207 3.6 8.1 2.9 8.9 2.8 626 664 52.4 20/26 2244 2.5.18 Huracán 2dr coupé AAAAB
Flying Spur 4dr saloon AAABC FERRARI Performante 201 2.9 5.9 2.0 4.9 3.0 630 442 24.5 17/22 1382 11.10.17
W12 200 4.5 10.4 3.6 8.4 3.0 616 590 44.5 18/26 2475 7.8.13 488 GTB 2dr coupé AAAAA
Mulsanne 4dr saloon AAAAC 488 GTB 205 3.0 5.9 2.0 3.7 2.43 661 561 28.9 —/— 1525 25.5.16 L AN D ROVE R
6.75 V8 184 5.7 13.7 4.8 *2.8 2.6 505 752 44.8 18/21 2745 21.9.11 812 Superfast 2dr coupé AAAAC Discovery Sport 5dr SUV AAAAB
Bentayga 5dr SUV AAAAA F12 Berlinetta 211 3.1 6.2 2.2 4.9 2.6 789 530 30.0 —/24 1630 25.7.18 TD6 HSE Luxury 130 8.7 27.7 8.7 8.9 3.4 254 443 37.1 26/34 2230 12.4.17
W12 187 4.9 11.6 4.4 8.7 3.0 600 664 48.2 20/25 2440 18.5.16 Range Rover 5dr SUV AAAAB
Diesel 168 5.2 12.6 4.6 7.6 2.9 429 664 48.7 29/39 2499 5.4.17 F I AT 4.4 SDV8 135 7.0 19.0 6.7 *3.8 2.9 334 516 41.8 25/35 2625 12.12.12
Panda 5dr hatch AAAAB Range Rover Evoque 5dr SUV AAAAC
BMW 1.2 Easy 102 14.6 — 15.3 19.9 3.0 68 75 22.2 39/49 1020 25.4.12 2.2 DS4 121 8.4 30.8 9.5 *5.7 3.1 187 310 37.3 30/36 1815 13.7.11
1 Series 3dr/5dr hatch AAABC 4x4 Twinair 103 14.6 — 15.8 16.0 3.0 84 107 20.8 37/44 1050 17.4.13 Range Rover Velar 5dr SUV AAABC
116d ED Plus 124 10.2 30.0 10.0 17.3 — 114 199 37.7 54/60 1395 27.5.15 500 3dr hatch AAAAC D240 HSE 135 9.3 27.4 9.0 15.7 3.8 237 369 41.8 33/48 2089 30.8.17
2 Series 3dr coupé/convertible AAAAB Abarth 595 130 7.5 20.1 6.4 7.0 2.8 158 170 23.9 34/39 1035 26.2.14 Range Rover Sport 5dr SUV AAAAB
220d SE 143 7.8 20.9 7.3 8.8 2.9 181 280 39.6 46/62 1450 19.3.14 500 Twinair 108 11.7 — 13 15.3 3.3 84 107 22.9 35/39 1070 24.11.10 3.0 TDV6 130 7.8 22.5 7.5 12.2 3.1 255 442 43.1 33/42 2115 2.10.13
220d C’vble 140 8.5 24.7 8.4 9.0 2.1 187 295 34.5 50/53 1610 1.4.15 Tipo 5dr hatch AABCC SVR 162 4.4 10.3 3.8 12.6 2.6 542 502 41.8 22/19 2335 15.4.15
M2 155 4.4 10.3 3.6 6.2 2.6 365 343 33.7 31/37 1595 15.6.16 1.6 M’jet Lounge 124 9.6 31.6 9.8 8.7 2.9 118 236 35.0 49/62 1295 2.11.16
2 Series Active Tourer 5dr MPV AAAAC 124 Spider 2dr roadster AAABC LEXUS
218d Luxury 129 8.9 26.5 8.7 12.1 3.0 148 243 40.4 42/56 1450 24.12.14 Lusso Plus 134 7.3 20.9 7.1 7.2 2.8 138 177 24.9 34/38 1050 28.9.16 LC 2dr coupé AAAAC
3 Series 4dr saloon/5dr estate/5dr hatch AAAAB Abarth 124 Spider 2dr roadster AAAAC LC500 Sport+ 168 5.2 11.3 4.2 12.0 3.1 471 398 60.6 27/39 1970 18.10.17
320d Sport 146 7.7 20.9 7.6 9.7 2.6 181 280 36.2 41/57 1535 22.2.12 124 Spider 144 6.8 18.6 6.5 6.5 2.8 168 184 25.2 35/45 1060 22.3.17

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Make and model

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Make and model

Mph/1000rpm
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Torque (lb ft)

Torque (lb ft)

Torque (lb ft)

Power (bhp)
Power (bhp)

Power (bhp)

Weight (kg)
Weight (kg)

Weight (kg)

30-70mph

50-70mph

TEST DATE
30-70mph

30-70mph
50-70mph

TEST DATE

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TEST DATE

0-100mph
0-100mph

0-100mph

Top speed
Top speed

Top speed

0-60mph
0-60mph

0-60mph
GS 4dr saloon AAABC NISSAN SUBARU
GS250 144 9.2 26.0 9.0 16.2 2.9 207 187 34.4 26/32 1695 1.8.12 Micra 5dr hatch AAAAC XV 5dr SUV AAACC
NX 5dr SUV AAACC 0.9 N-Connecta 109 12.1 44.7 11.7 15.6 2.8 89 103 24.3 45/57 1068 26.4.17 2.0i SE L’tronic 120 10.1 27.7 9.0 27.0 3.4 154 145 41.5 31/39 1451 28.2.18
300h 112 9.7 30.4 9.1 *5.6 2.7 194 na — 32/38 1905 1.10.14 Note 5dr hatch AAAAC Levorg 5dr estate AAACC
RC F 2dr coupé AAACC 1.2 Acenta Pr’m 106 12.6 — 13.4 20.3 2.9 79 81 21.8 42/54 1036 9.10.13 GT 1.6i L’tronic 130 8.4 24.6 7.9 21.0 2.6 168 184 31.9 34/36 1537 13.1.16
RC F 168 4.8 10.7 3.9 12.9 2.9 471 391 39 24/28 1765 18.2.15 Pulsar 5dr hatch AAACC Forester 5dr SUV AAACC
LS 4dr saloon AAACC 1.5 dCi N-tec 118 10.9 35.5 10.8 13.1 2.9 108 192 35.7 50/57 1307 12.11.14 2.0d XC 118 9.9 36.5 10.5 11.0 2.9 145 258 33.0 41/49 1540 5.6.13
500h Prem AWD 155 5.9 15.4 5.3 12.4 2.8 295 258 36.9 30/42 2380 6.6.18 Juke 5dr SUV AAABC WRX 4dr saloon AAACC
Acenta 1.6 111 10.3 41.6 9.9 12.7 3.0 115 117 19.5 36/46 1230 3.11.10 STi Type UK 159 5.4 13.3 5.1 9.4 2.8 296 300 27.6 23/31 1534 25.6.14
LOTUS Nismo 1.6 134 6.9 17.2 6.0 7.2 2.5 197 184 23.8 31/39 1295 22.5.13
Elise 2dr roadster AAABC Qashqai 5dr SUV AAAAB SUZUKI
Cup 250 154 4.7 11.9 4.5 7.2 2.5 243 184 24.7 27/32 920 29.6.16 1.5 dCi 2WD 113 10.8 39.2 11.1 12.9 2.9 109 192 35.0 49/56 1365 19.2.14 Swift 5dr hatch AAABC
Evora 2dr coupé AAAAC X-Trail 5dr SUV AAABC 1.0 SZ5 121 10.5 33.0 10.3 11.8 2.9 110 125 26.3 45/56 925 17.5.17
Evora S 2+0 172 4.5 11.3 4.0 6.8 2.4 345 295 34.8 21/26 1430 30.3.11 1.6 dCi 2WD 117 11.2 39.7 11.7 11.2 3.0 128 236 32.8 42/48 1550 13.8.14 Celerio 5dr hatch AAABC
Exige S 2dr coupé AAAAB GT-R 2dr coupé AAAAB 1.0 SZ4 96 12.9 — 14.3 25.0 3.0 67 66 22.4 54/57 835 25.3.15
Exige S 170 4.1 9.6 3.7 5.5 2.5 345 295 27 21/30 1176 3.4.13 Recaro 196 3.4 7.8 2.7 5.3 2.7 562 470 28.0 22/31 1752 16.11.16 Baleno 5dr hatch AAABC
1.0T B’jet SZ5 124 9.8 29.5 9.7 11.2 2.9 110 125 26.3 50/55 950 3.8.16
M A S E R AT I NOBLE SX4 S-Cross 5dr SUV AAABC
Ghibli 4dr saloon AAABC M600 2dr coupé AAAAB 1.6 DDiS SZ4 111 10.0 32.6 10.1 8.9 2.57 118 236 35.1 57/67 1290 30.10.13
Diesel 155 6.5 17.2 6.0 5.1 2.7 271 443 43.3 31/40 1835 12.3.14 M600 225 3.5 6.8 2.5 4.7 2.45 650 604 29.9 18/25 1305 14.10.09 Vitara 5dr SUV AAABC
Levante 5dr SUV AAACC 1.6 SZ5 112 9.5 29.8 9.5 15.5 — 118 115 24.3 49/47 1075 29.4.15
Diesel 143 6.8 19.9 6.9 4.3 3.4 271 443 46 26/42 2205 30.11.16 PEUGEOT
208 3/5dr hatch AAACC TESLA
MAZDA 1.2 VTI Active 109 14.2 — 14.5 9.1 2.9 81 87 21.2 41/45 1080 18.7.12 Model S 4dr saloon AAAAB
2 5dr hatch AAAAC GTi 30th 143 6.5 16.1 5.8 6.7 2.9 205 221 25.6 41/42 1160 11.2.15 P90D 155 5.2 9.1 3.0 1.9 2.9 525 713 8.5 420Wh/m 2200 20.4.16
1.5 Sky’v-G SE 114 10.4 38.0 7.0 20.2 3.1 89 109 27.9 51/55 1050 22.4.15 308 3/5dr hatch AAAAC Model X 5dr SUV AAAAC
3 5dr hatch AAAAC 1.6 e-HDi 115 118 10.1 32.6 10.4 13.9 3.0 114 199 38.5 48/59 1395 15.1.14 90D 155 4.7 13.1 2.8 2.5 2.7 416 487 8.5 611Wh/m 2508 15.2.17
2.2 SE-L 130 9.0 26.6 9.1 9.9 3.0 148 280 29.7 46/60 1470 4.12.13 2008 5dr SUV AAABC
6 4dr saloon/5dr estate AAAAC 1.6 e-HDi 117 10.7 37.8 11.5 11.8 3.2 114 199 32.7 49/59 1180 19.6.13 T OYO TA
2.2 Sport Nav 139 7.9 21.2 7.1 7.9 2.7 173 309 35 44/56 1480 23.1.13 3008 5dr SUV AAABC Yaris 3dr hatchback AAABC
MX-5 2dr roadster AAAAB 1.6 Bl’HDi GT L’e 117 12.0 44.3 12.1 13.2 3.2 118 221 34.6 42/53 1300 18.1.17 GRMN 143 6.4 15.4 5.4 9.8 2.9 209 184 27.7 27/39 1135 28.3.18
1.5 SE-L Nav 127 8.4 24.8 7.9 14.7 3.3 129 111 24.5 46/49 1050 2.9.15 5008 5dr MPV AAABC GT86 2dr coupé AAAAA
CX-3 5dr SUV AAABC 2.0 Bl’HDi GT L’e 129 10.8 28.8 9.7 11.5 2.7 148 273 37.6 51/60 1490 1.11.17 2.0 manual 140 7.4 18.8 6.8 10.6 2.6 197 151 23.5 30/45 1235 4.7.12
1.5D SE-L Nav 110 10.3 34.7 10.3 10.3 — 104 199 34.8 59/60 1275 22.7.15 Prius 5dr hatch AAAAC
CX-5 5dr SUV AAAAC PORSCHE Business E’tion 112 11.1 32.0 10.7 *6.4 3.1 121 — — 53/63 1400 16.3.16
2.2D Sport Nav 127 9.4 26.3 9.1 10.4 3.0 148 280 37.0 43/53 1594 28.6.17 718 2dr coupé/roadster AAAAB Mirai 4dr saloon AAAAC
Boxster 171 5.4 12.2 4.3 5.2 2.5 296 280 25.8 26/36 1335 8.6.16 Mirai 111 10.1 36.5 10.2 *6.5 3.3 152 247 22.5 44/62** 1400 27.4.16
McLAREN Cayman S 177 4.8 10.5 3.9 4.8 2.5 345 310 25.8 28/29 1430 10.8.16 C-HR 5dr SUV AAAAC
570S 2dr coupé AAAAA Cayman GTS 180 4.8 10.2 3.5 4.7 2.5 361 310 25.8 28/39 1375 9.5.18 Excel 1.8 Hybrid 106 11.6 43.5 11.9 *7.3 2.7 121 — — 49/60 1420 4.1.17
3.8 V8 204 3.1 6.4 2.2 10.2 2.6 562 443 36.5 23/37 1440 30.3.16 911 GT2 2dr coupé AAAAC
720S 2dr coupé AAAAA GT2 RS 211 3.0 6.1 2.5 5.6 2.5 691 553 32.1 19/28 1470 18.7.18 VA U X H A L L
4.0 V8 212 2.9 5.6 2.0 7.7 2.4 710 568 35.4 19/24 1420 24.5.17 911 2dr coupé AAAAB Adam 3dr hatch AAACC
P1 2dr coupé AAAAA Carrera S 190 4.5 9.4 3.4 7.3 2.9 414 369 36.4 27/31 1535 20.1.16 1.2 Jam Ecoflex 103 14.3 — 15.3 20.8 2.8 68 85 21.8 39/45 1086 6.2.13
P1 217 2.8 5.2 2.2 6.0 2.3 903 664 36.0 19.6/— — 7.5.14 918 Spyder 2dr coupé AAAAA Viva 5dr hatch AAABC
4.6 V8 214 2.6 5.3 1.9 2.2 2.3 874 944 41.2 28/44 1740 22.10.14 1.0 SE A/C 106 13.0 — 14.1 19.0 — 74 70 20.3 49/55 938 15.7.15
MERCEDES-AMG Panamera 4dr saloon AAAAA Corsa 3/5dr hatch AAABC
C63 4dr saloon AAAAB 4S Diesel 177 4.1 10.3 3.8 — 3.0 416 627 50.7 32/43 2050 1.2.17 1.4T SRi VX-Line 115 11.7 45.1 12.1 15.3 2.9 99 148 34.8 37/42 1176 19.11.14
C63 155 4.4 9.7 3.4 7.5 2.7 469 479 38.1 19/25 1715 3.6.15 Macan 5dr SUV AAAAB VXR 143 7.2 18.3 6.4 7.8 2.4 202 181 23.8 29/34 1280 6.5.15
C63 S C’vertible 155 4.6 10.2 3.4 7.1 2.7 503 516 35.6 21/27 1850 8.2.17 Turbo 165 4.7 11.8 4.3 7.9 2.4 394 406 35.7 22/31 2000 4.6.14 Crossland X 5dr SUV AAACC
GT 2dr coupé AAAAC 1.2T 130 Elite 128 9.8 31.4 10.3 8.9 2.9 128 170 30.5 40/54 1199 7.6.17
S 193 3.6 7.8 2.8 5.5 2.5 503 479 34.7 20/29 1715 29.7.15 RADICAL Astra 5dr hatch/estate AAAAC
R 198 3.6 7.3 2.7 4.6 2.4 577 516 30.7 19/23 1555 10.5.17 SR3 SL 2dr roadster AAAAC 1.6 CDTi 136 SRi 127 8.8 25.7 8.8 8.6 2.6 134 236 33.4 55/58 1350 30.9.15
SLC 2dr convertible AAABC SR3 SL 161 3.4 8.4 3.7 4.8 2.7 245 265 24.9 14/- 765 30.11.11 ST CDTi B’tbo SRi137 8.4 22.2 7.7 8.1 2.6 158 258 33.7 57/59 1435 13.4.16
SLC43 155 5.5 12.3 4.2 12.7 3.0 362 384 40.4 27/33 1595 6.7.16 Insignia Grand Sport 4dr saloon AAAAC
GLC 5dr SUV AAABC R E N A U LT 2.0D SRi VX-Line140 8.7 23.8 7.9 8.9 2.7 168 295 36.1 39/51 1507 3.5.17
GLC63 S 4Mtic+ 155 3.7 8.9 3.2 15.4 2.8 503 516 43.4 19/26
Twingo 5dr hatch AAABC 2020 13.6.18 Insignia Sports Tourer 5dr estate AAACC
Dynamique 94 17.6 — 19.1 29.4 2.9 69 67 20.8 42/52 865 29.10.14 GSI 2.0 B’tbo D 144 8.4 23.1 7.7 9.5 2.7 207 354 38.6 36/47 1807 30.5.18
MERCEDES-BENZ Zoe 5dr hatch AAABC Zafira Tourer 5dr MPV AAABC
A-Class 5dr hatch AAAAC Dynamique 84 12.3 — 13.9 9.1 2.9 87 162 7.8 250Wh/m 1468 31.7.13 2.0 CDTi 165 129 10.4 36.8 10.2 14.3 3.2 163 258 37.7 38/46 1805 15.2.12
A200 Sport 139 8.7 22.4 7.9 — 3.2 161 184 33.6 39/57 1379 4.7.18 Clio 5dr hatch AAAAC Mokka 5dr SUV AAABC
B-Class 5dr MPV AAABC 0.9 TCE 113 13.4 — 13.9 19.1 2.8 89 100 23.8 38/47 1009 6.3.13 1.4T 118 10.0 30.6 9.4 13.7 3.0 138 148 26.1 32/40 1350 28.11.12
B200 CDI Sport 130 9.4 28.8 9.6 11.9 2.7 134 221 37.8 20/52 1495 29.2.12 RS 200 Turbo 143 7.4 20.9 6.9 9.1 2.8 197 177 20.8 32/37 1204 23.10.13 VXR8 4dr saloon AAAAC
C-Class 4dr saloon/5dr estate AAAAC Mégane 3dr hatch AAAAB GTS-R 155 4.8 9.6 3.3 6.6 3.1 587 546 34.9 20/27 1858 10.1.18
C220 Bluetec 145 8.1 22.9 8.1 11.7 2.8 168 295 42.4 41/51 1700 23.7.14 275 Trophy-R 158 6.4 14.0 5.0 6.4 3.1 271 266 27 26/33 1297 5.11.14
CLA 4dr saloon/5dr estate AAABC New Mégane 5dr hatch AAACC V O L K S WA G E N
220 CDI Sport 143 8.3 23.1 8.0 4.8 2.9 168 258 37.3 44/54 1525 26.6.13 1.5 dCi Dyn. S Nav 116 11.1 35.2 11.1 13.2 2.8 108 192 33.9 47.2 1387 17.8.16 Up 3/5dr hatch AAAAC
200 CDI S’t S’Brk 134 10.1 29.7 9.6 11.9 3.4 134 221 33.5 53/59 1555 18.11.15 Grand Scenic 5dr MPV AAABC 1.0 High Up 106 13.8 — 14.7 18.6 2.8 74 70 20.5 44/59 945 7.12.11
E-Class 4dr saloon/5dr estate/2dr convertible/2dr coupé AAAAC dCi 130 Dyn. S Nav 118 11.4 35.8 11.3 10.2 3.4 129 236 32.1 47/61 1601 25.1.17 GTI 1.0 TSI 115 122 8.5 25.7 7.8 7.6 2.8 114 147 24.7 39/54 1070 21.3.18
E400 Coupé 155 5.6 13.4 4.9 14.8 2.9 328 354 46.7 30/39 1845 14.6.17 Kad jar 5dr SUV AAAAC Polo 5dr hatch AAAAB
CLS 4dr saloon/5dr estate AAAAC dCi 115 Dyn. S Nav 113 14.5 — 14.6 17.2 2.3 108 192 35.0 52/69 1380 21.10.15 1.0 TSI 95 SE 116 10.7 34.4 11.1 12.1 2.8 94 129 27.1 43/57 1145 31.1.18
350 CDI S’Brake 155 7.0 18.5 6.4 *3.8 2.9 261 457 39.6 36/43 1980 9.1.13 Koleos 5dr SUV AAACC GTI 147 6.7 17.4 5.9 8.6 2.8 197 236 — 37/47 1355 1.8.18
S-Class 4dr saloon/2dr coupé AAAAA dCi 175 4WD Sig. 126 9.8 31.3 10.1 14.3 2.9 175 280 — 34/38 1747 20.8.17 Golf 3/5dr hatch AAAAB
S350 Bluetec 155 7.3 19.0 6.8 *3.9 2.7 255 457 45.6 34/44 1975 16.10.13 GTI Perf. DSG 155 6.5 16.4 5.9 8.9 2.8 227 258 34.4 32/38 1402 10.7.13
S63 AMG Coupé 155 4.5 9.6 3.4 6.8 2.7 577 664 42.8 22/25 2070 3.12.14 R O L L S - R OYC E GTE 138 7.7 18.2 6.1 7.7 2.5 201 258 7.6 44/45 1599 20.5.15
GLA 5dr SUV AAABC Phantom 4dr saloon AAAAA 1.5 TSI R-line 134 8.8 22.7 8.1 9.9 2.1 148 184 28.0 40/52 1324 2.8.17
GLA220 CDI SE 134 8.1 23.8 7.8 4.7 2.65 168 258 36.4 40/48 1535 14.5.14 Phantom 155 5.5 11.8 4.4 *2.5 2.8 563 664 51.2 8/28 2560 4.4.18 T-Roc 5dr SUV AAAAB
GLC 5dr SUV AAAAC Ghost 4dr saloon AAAAC 2.0 TSI SEL 4Mn 134 6.7 20.2 6.5 13.3 3.2 187 236 35.6 31/37 1495 24.1.18
GLC250d 143 7.8 23.5 7.8 15.7 3.2 201 369 46.9 39/43 1845 10.2.16 Ghost 155 4.9 10.6 3.9 *2.3 2.6 563 575 46.0 18/23 2450 7.7.10 Arteon 5dr hatch AAABC
GL 5dr SUV AAAAC Wraith 2dr coupé AAAAB 2.0 BITDI 240 152 6.5 17.7 6.2 8.9 3.3 237 369 37.8 38/56 1828 27.9.17
GL350 AMG Sp’t 137 8.3 24.8 8.2 5.0* 2.6 255 457 37.7 28/33 2455 24.7.13 Wraith 155 4.6 10.0 4.5 *2.1 2.9 624 590 45.9 15/27 2435 21.5.14 Passat 4dr saloon/5dr estate AAAAC
X-Class 4dr pick-up AAABC Dawn 2dr convertible AAAAC 2.0 TDI 190 GT 144 8.7 23.6 8.1 13.1 3.2 187 295 37.9 45/52 1614 4.2.15
X250d 4Matic 109 11.2 38.9 11.6 — 3.2 187 332 31.3 27/36 2159 20.6.18 Dawn 155 5.2 11.6 4.2 *2.4 2.9 563 575 47.7 19/25 2560 1.6.16 GTE 140 7.6 19.0 6.1 7.8 3.3 215 295 32.3 38/43 1722 7.9.16
SL 2dr convertible AAAAC Touran 5dr MPV AAAAC
SL500 155 4.3 9.9 3.6 6.5 2.7 429 516 39.6 10/24 1815 8.8.12 S E AT 2.0 TDI 150 SE 128 9.9 29.3 9.7 13.6 3.2 148 251 37.0 54/60 1571 3.2.16
Ibiza 5dr hatch AAAAB Tiguan 5dr SUV AAAAB
MG SE Tech’y 1.0 TSI 113 10.0 34.1 10.0 10.1 3.0 94 129 27.2 45/56 1047 19.7.17 2.0 TDI 150 SE 127 10.4 33 9.6 12.4 3.2 148 251 40 44/52 1683 22.6.16
3 5dr hatch AAABC Leon 3/5dr hatch AAAAC Caravelle 5dr MPV AAAAC
1.5 3Form Sp’t 108 11.4 41.5 11.6 19.6 2.8 105 101 22.2 37/41 1150 25.12.13 SC 2.0 TDI FR 142 8.0 22.1 7.5 9.6 2.9 181 280 35.6 47/54 1350 4.9.13 2.0 BITDI Exec. 126 11.6 36.1 11.7 10.2 3.2 201 332 22.7 38/45 2386 23.12.15
GS 5dr SUV AAACC Cupra SC 280 155 5.9 13.6 4.4 7.1 2.7 276 258 27.2 28/36 1441 26.3.14 Touareg 5dr SUV AAABC
1.5 TGI Excite 118 8.9 25.5 8.3 12.4 2.8 164 184 29.3 29/38 1395 20.7.16 Alhambra 5dr MPV AAAAC 3.0 TDI R-Ln Tch 146 7.2 18.6 6.5 21.5 2.8 282 442 47.6 37/42 2070 8.8.18
2.0 TDI 170 DSG 127 10.5 38.3 11.2 *7.0 3.0 168 258 30.5 35/40 1935 1.12.10
MINI Arona 5dr SUV AAAAC V O LV O
Mini 3dr hatch AAAAB SE Tech’y 1.0 TSI 107 10.5 — 10.6 11.9 3.1 94 129 26.2 37/41 1165
XC40 5dr SUV AAAAB 15.11.17
Cooper S 146 6.9 17.1 5.9 6.7 2.5 189 221 26.4 35/54 1235 2.4.14 Ateca 5dr SUV AAAAB D4 AWD First Ed. 130 8.5 24.8 8.5 13.7 3.0 188 295 39.8 38/44 1735 7.2.18
C’per S Wks 210 146 7.2 16.4 6.0 6.5 3.0 207 221 26.5 31/47 1235 6.12.17 1.6 TDI SE 114 10.5 35.6 9.3 14.0 2.9 114 184 36.4 50/62 1300 19.10.16 S60 4dr saloon AAAAC
Clubman 5dr hatch AAABC D4 SE Nav 143 7.6 20.4 6.9 9.2 3.0 179 295 39.4 46/59 1580 5.3.14
Cooper D 132 8.6 25.9 8.2 10.0 2.9 148 243 34.9 51/52 1320 25.11.15 SMART S90 4dr saloon AAAAC
Convertible 2dr convertible AAAAB Forfour Electric Drive 5dr hatch AABCC D4 Momentum 140 8.2 22.1 7.9 11.1 2.6 188 295 40.1 40/51 1717 13.7.16
Cooper 129 9.2 25.4 8.8 12.4 2.7 134 162 31.0 46/53 1280 6.4.16 Prime Premium 81 13.2 — 14.5 10.6 2.8 80 118 — 260Wh/m 1200 23.8.17 V60 5dr estate AAAAC
Countryman 5dr hatch AAABC D4 M’tum Pro 137 8.9 23.8 8.2 12.7 2.8 188 295 41.0 35/43 1847 27.6.18
Cooper D 129 9.0 26.4 8.4 11.5 2.8 148 243 36.2 42/48 1480 22.2.17 S KO DA XC60 5dr SUV AAABC
Plug-in Hybrid 123 6.7 24.4 6.2 5.5 3.5 221 284 30.1 42/50 1735 26.7.17 Fabia 5dr hatch AAAAC D4 AWD R-Des’n 127 8.9 26.2 8.8 14.2 2.8 188 295 38.9 40/49 1836 5.7.17
1.2 TSI 90 SE-L 113 12.6 46 12.5 15.0 3.4 89 118 26.1 45/49 1109 21.1.15 XC90 5dr SUV AAAAC
MITSUBISHI New Octavia 4dr saloon/5dr estate AAAAC D5 Momentum 137 8.3 23.9 8.3 *5.0 — 222 347 33.6 37/39 2009 17.6.15
Eclipse Cross 5dr SUV AAACC vRS 245 Estate 155 6.9 16.2 5.8 7.3 2.9 242 273 29.8 33/39 1392 16.8.17
1.5 First Ed 2WD 127 9.0 26.5 8.3 13.8 3.0 161 184 30.9 34/45 1455 14.3.18 Rapid 4dr saloon AAABC WESTFIELD
Outlander 5dr SUV AAABC 1.2 TSI 114 11.3 45.5 11.5 14.2 2.9 84 118 26.1 40/47 1175 5.12.12 Sport 0dr roadster AAAAC
2.2 DiD GX5 118 10.2 32.9 10.1 11.1 3.07 147 265 34.7 38/45 1675 27.3.13 Superb 5dr hatch/estate AAAAB Sport 250 142 3.6 11.1 6.4 4.0 2.7 252 270 22.7 32/42 665 29.11.17
PHEV GX4hs 106 10.0 30.5 9.5 6.2 3.0 200 245 — 44/38 1810 16.4.14 2.0 TDI SE 135 8.8 24.9 8.2 11.2 2.8 148 251 37.2 47/54 1505 9.9.15
Kodiaq 5dr SUV AAAAC ZENOS
MORGAN 2.0 TDI Edition 121 9.5 34.7 10.1 12.2 2.8 148 251 33.5 37/48 1751 23.11.16 E10 0dr roadster AAAAB
Plus 8 2dr roadster AAACC S 140 4.3 11.2 4.1 5.3 2.9 250 295 33.9 21/23 725 7.10.15
4.8 V8 — 4.9 11.1 4.0 8.3 3.2 390 370 36.0 24/32 1230 22.8.12 S S A N GYO N G
3 Wheeler 2dr roadster AAAAA Tivoli XLV AAACC
3 Wheeler 115 8.0 29.9 7.7 5.1 3.56 80 103 21.3 30/- 520 6.6.12 ELX auto 107 12.0 44.5 12.6 7.9 3.1 113 221 33.2 45/58 1425 14.9.16

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ABARTH 2.0 Turbo Petrol 280 276 149 5.7 46.3 141 A3 Cabriolet 2dr open £30,235–£42,645 AAAAC
595 3dr hatch/2dr open £15,690–£20,890 AAABC 2.2 Turbo Diesel 150 148 137 8.2 67.3 109 Compact, affordable, usable and refined. Strong performance, too.
The Fiat 500’s Abarth makeover makes it a true pocket rocket. 2.2 Turbo Diesel 180 177 143 7.1 67.3 109 LxWxH 4423x1793x1409 Kerb weight 1380kg
LxWxH 3657x1627x1485 Kerb weight NA 2.9 BiTurbo Quadrifoglio 503 191 3.9 34.4 189 1.5 TFSI 150 148 137 8.9 52.3-56.5 112-119
1.4 T-jet 145 143 130 7.8-8.0 47.1-48.7 134-139 2.0 TFSI 190 187 155 7.2-7.3 46.3-48.7 128-131
1.4 T-jet 160 Trofeo 157 135 7.3 47.1 139 Stelvio 5dr SUV £34,035–£69,500 AAAAB 2.0 TFSI 190 quattro 187 150 6.9 44.8-46.3 132-136
1.4 T-jet 165 Turismo 162 135 7.3-7.4 47.1-48.7 134-139 Alfa’s first SUV is a solid effort. Choosing the petrol version gives it 2.0 TFSI S3 quattro 305 155 4.6-5.3 39.8-43.5 151-163
1.4 T-jet Competizione 177 140 6.7-6.9 47.1-48.7 134-139 charisma. LxWxH 4687x1903x1671 Kerb weight 1604kg 1.6 TDI 116 114 125 11.2 64.2-67.3 110-114
2.2 Turbo D 180 177 130 7.6 60.1 124 2.0 TDI 150 148 139 8.7-8.9 60.1-65.7 113-122
695 3dr hatch/2dr open £23,040–£25,595 AAABC 2.2 Turbo D 180 Q4 AWD 177 130 7.6 58.9 127 2.0 TDI 150 quattro 148 136 8.8 56.5-57.6 129-132
A convincing track-day 500 with decent dynamic ability. Overly 2.0 Turbo D 210 Q4 AWD 207 134 6.6 58.9 127 2.0 TDI 184 181 149 7.9 58.9-60.1 122-125
firm ride spoils it, though. LxWxH 3657x1627x1485 Kerb weight NA 2.0 Turbo 200 Q4 AWD 197 134 7.2 40.4 161 2.0 TDI 184 quattro 181 147 7.4 53.3-55.4 134-138
1.4 T-jet XSR Yamaha 162 135 7.3-7.4 47.1-48.7 134-139 2.0 Turbo 280 Q4 AWD 276 143 5.7 40.4 161
1.4 T-jet 180 Rivale 177 140 6.7-6.9 47.1-48.7 134-139 2.9 BiTurbo Quadrifoglio 503 197 3.8 31.4 210 A4 4dr saloon £31,045–£46,725 AAAAC
1.4 T-jet 190 Biposto 187 143 5.9 45.9 145 DB11 2dr coupé £147,900–£161,900 AAAAA High quality and competent but leaves the dynamic finesse to its
4C Spider 2dr open £59,835 AAABC The stunning replacement for the already seductive DB9 is tyre- rivals. LxWxH 4726x1842x1427 Kerb weight 1320kg
124 Spider 2dr open £29,625–£31,935 AAAAB It may be flawed but it’s rewarding to drive, if not the last word in shreddingly good. LxWxH 4385x1865x1270 Kerb weight 1760kg 1.4 TFSI 150 148 130 8.5-8.7 50.4-53.3 126-131
Only a mildly upgraded version of the standard car – but what a finesse. LxWxH 3989x1864x1183 Kerb weight 934kg 4.0 V8 503 187 4.0 20.9 230 2.0 TFSI 190 187 149 7.3 52.3-55.4 122-129
revelation it is. LxWxH 4054x1740x1233 Kerb weight 1060kg 1.75 TBi 240 236 160 4.5 40.9-41.5 157-161 5.2 V12 AMR 630 208 3.7 24.8 265 2.0 TFSI 252 quattro 248 155 5.8 43.5-47.9 116-122
1.4 T-jet 170 167 142-144 6.9 42.8-44.1 148-153 3.0 V6 TFSI S4 quattro 349 155 4.7 37.7 170
ALPINA Vanquish 2dr coupé £199,950–£223,995 AAAAC 2.0 TDI 150 ultra 148 130 8.7-8.9 68.9-74.3 99-107
A L FA R O M E O B3 S 4dr saloon/5dr touring £62,000–£63,000 AAAAC Dazzlingly beautiful and expressive big Aston plays the long- 2.0 TDI 150 148 136-137 8.7-8.9 65.7-70.6 101-111
Mito 3dr hatch £13,845–£21,385 AAACC Previously falling behind in the power stakes, but the recent legged cruiser well. LxWxH 4692x1912x1294 Kerb weight 1739kg 2.0 TDI 190 ultra 187 130 7.7 67.3-72.4 102-109
Likeable, good-looking hatch is practical, too, but dynamic flaws facelift rectifies that. LxWxH 4632x1811x1431 Kerb weight 1705kg 6.0 V12 Vanquish S 595 201 3.5 21.6 302 2.0 TDI 190 187 147-149 7.7 62.8-67.3 111-118
make it an also-ran. LxWxH 4063x1720x1446 Kerb weight 1080kg 3.0 BiTurbo 433 188-190 4.3 34.9-35.8 180-185 6.0 Vanquish S Volante 595 201 3.7 21.6 302 2.0 TDI 190 quattro 187 146 7.2 61.4-64.2 114-121
1.4 78hp 76 103 13.0 50.4 130 3.0 V6 TDI 218 215 155 6.6 62.8-67.3 109-117
0.9 TB Twinair 105 103 114 11.4 67.3 99 B4 S 2dr coupé/open £63,000–£67,000 AAABC Rapide S 4dr saloon £149,500–£152,000 AAAAC 3.0 V6 TDI 218 quattro 215 155 6.3 58.9-61.4 119-127
1.4 TB Multiair 140 138 130 8.1 52.3 124 A retuned version of the 4 Series that feels more at home on the The Rapide is one of the most elegant four-door sports cars in the 3.0 V6 TDI 272 quattro 268 155 5.3 54.3-57.6 129-137
1.4 TB Multiair 170 167 136 7.3 52.3 124 track than the road. LxWxH 4640x1825x1373 Kerb weight 1690kg world. LxWxH 5019x1929x1360 Kerb weight 1990kg
1.3 JTDM-2 95 93 112 12.5 83.1 89 3.0 BiTurbo 433 189-190 4.2-4.3 34.0-35.8 180-190 6.0 V12 552 203 4.4 21.9 300 A4 Avant 5dr estate £32,465–£62,860 AAAAC
Classy and demure estate lacks the dynamic sparkle of rivals.
Giulietta 5dr hatch £19,960–£30,205 AAACC B5 4dr saloon/5dr touring £89,000–£91,000 AAAAC AU D I LxWxH 4725x1842x1434 Kerb weight 1370kg
Long in the tooth but still seductive, shame it’s not rounded or Is it the best alternative to an M5? Yes, at least from a practicality
1.4 TFSI 150 148 130 8.9-9.0 A1 3dr hatch £15,955–£28,865 AAABC 48.7-51.4 126-139
lavish enough. LxWxH 4351x1798x1465 Kerb weight 1305kg viewpoint. LxWxH 4956x1868x1466 Kerb weight 2015kg
2.0 TFSI 190 187 149 7.5 Audi’s answer to the Mini is fun and refined. 50.4-53.3 121-128
1.4 TB 120 118 121 9.4 45.6 144 4.4 V8 BiTurbo 599 200-205 3.5-3.7 26.2-26.9 240-247 LxWxH 3973x1740x1416 Kerb weight 1035kg
2.0 TFSI 252 quattro 248 155 6.0 42.8 149-150
1.4 TB Multiair 150 148 130 8.2 51.4 127 1.0 TFSI 95 93 116 11.1 62.8-67.3 97-103 3.0 V6 TFSI S4 quattro 349 155 4.9 37.2 175
1.4 TB Multiair 170 167 135 7.6 57.7 114 B6 2dr open £108,571 AAAAC 1.4 TFSI 125 123 127 8.9 54.3-57.6 112-123 2.9 V6 TFSI RS4 quattro 443 155 4.1 32.1 199-200
1.75 TBi 240 236 152 6.0 41.5 157 A ballistic coupé and convertible best suited to pounding the 2.0 TFSI S1 quattro 227 155 5.9 39.2-39.8 166-168 2.0 TDI 150 ultra 148 130 9.0-9.2 67.3-70.6 104-110
1.6 JTDM-2 120 118 121 10.0-10.2 74.3 99 autobahns. LxWxH 4894x1894x1375 Kerb weight 1945kg 1.6 TDI 116 114 124 9.5 70.6-74.3 99-106 2.0 TDI 150 148 132-133 9.0-9.2 64.2-67.3 111-116
2.0 JTDM-2 150 148 130 8.8 67.3 110 4.4 V8 BiTurbo 591 203 4.2 29.4 224 2.0 TDI 190 ultra 187 130 7.9 65.7-68.9 106-112
2.0 JTDM-2 175 167 136 7.8 65.7 113 A1 Sportback 5dr hatch £16,575–£30,685 AAABC 2.0 TDI 190 187 143-146 7.9 61.4-65.7 113-121
B7 4dr saloon £115,000 AAAAC Rear doors add convenience to an already attractive package. 2.0 TDI 190 quattro 187 143 7.4 60.1-62.8 116-123
Giulia 4dr saloon £29,880–£61,625 AAAAB A 7 Series with a power boost gives BMW a worthy challenger to LxWxH 3973x1746x1422 Kerb weight 1035kg 3.0 V6 TDI 218 215 152 6.7 61.4-64.2 114-121
Handsome and special dynamically but lacks finesse and only the AMG S-Classes. LxWxH 5250x1902x1491 Kerb weight 2060kg 1.0 TFSI 95 93 116 11.1 62.8-67.3 97-103 3.0 V6 TDI 218 quattro 215 152 6.4 57.6-60.1 123-129
comes as an auto. LxWxH 4643x1860x1436 Kerb weight 1429kg 4.4 V8 BiTurbo 599 205 4.2 29.4 222 1.4 TFSI 125 123 127 8.9 54.3-57.6 112-123 3.0 V6 TDI 272 quattro 268 155 5.4 52.3-55.4 134-142
2.0 Turbo Petrol 200 197 146 6.6 47.1 138 2.0 TFSI S1 quattro 227 155 5.9 39.2-39.8 166-168
D3 4dr saloon/5dr touring £48,824–£53,277 AAAAC 1.6 TDI 116 114 124 9.5 70.6-74.3 99-106 A4 Allroad 5dr estate £41,870–£45,360 AAAAC
An intoxicating mix of performance and frugality makes the D3 a Quality load-hauler gets a rugged makeover to make it even more
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compelling choice. LxWxH 4632x1811x1428 Kerb weight 1660kg A3 Sportback 5dr hatch £22,360–£45,305 AAAAC capable. LxWxH 4750x1842x1493 Kerb weight 1580kg
3.0 BiTurbo 345 170-171 4.6 52.3-53.3 139-142 All the above but with the added convenience of five doors and a 2.0 TFSI 252 quattro 148 153 6.1 41.5-43.5 148-154
CCCCC Inherently dangerous/unsafe. Tragically, usefully larger boot. LxWxH 4313x1785x1426 Kerb weight 1180kg 2.0 TDI 190 quattro 187 136 7.8 55.4-57.6 128-134
D4 2dr coupé/open £52,000–£56,000 AAAAC 1.0 TFSI 116 114 128 9.9 60.1-62.8 104-108 3.0 V6 TDI 218 quattro 215 143 6.6 53.3-55.4 137-143
irredeemably flawed. Precise dynamics with added Alpina kudos and a great engine. 1.4 TFSI 150 e-tron 148 138 7.6 156.9-166.2 38-40 3.0 V6 TDI 272 quattro 268 155 5.5 51.4-53.3 139-146
BCCCC Appalling. Massively significant failings. LxWxH 4640x1825x1382 Kerb weight 1660kg 1.5 TFSI 150 148 136 8.2 54.3-58.9 110-118
ACCCC Very poor. Fails to meet any accepted 3.0 BiTurbo 345 171-173 4.6-5.0 47.9-53.3 139-155 2.0 TFSI 190 187 151 6.8-6.9 48.7-50.4 129-130 A5 2dr coupé £34,490–£64,260 AAAAC
class boundaries. 2.0 TFSI 190 quattro 187 146 6.2 47.9-48.7 133-134 Refreshed coupé gets a sharper look and a refreshed interior. Still
D5 S 4dr saloon £62,000 AAAAC 2.0 TFSI S3 quattro 305 155 4.6-5.3 39.8-43.5 150-163 mundane to drive. LxWxH 4673x1846x1371 Kerb weight 1390kg
ABCCC Poor. Within acceptable class The excellent 5 Series receives some Alpina tweaking to make it a 2.5 TFSI RS3 quattro 394 155 4.1
1.4 TFSI 150 33.6-34.0 189-192 148 130 8.9 50.4-53.3 122-127
boundaries in a few areas. Still not brilliant cruiser. LxWxH 4956x1868x1466 Kerb weight 1870kg 1.6 TDI 116 114 125 10.4
2.0 TFSI 190 67.3-72.4 103-109 187 149 7.2-7.3 47.9-55.4 124-129
recommendable. 3.0 BiTurbo 345 171 4.9 46.3 161 2.0 TDI 150 148 135 8.1-8.6
2.0 TFSI 252 quattro 62.8-67.3 109-116 248 155 5.8 44.1-45.6 141-144
2.0 TDI 150 quattro 148 133 8.3
3.0 V6 TFSI S5 quattro 58.9 126-127 349 155 4.7 38.2 170
AACCC Off the pace. Below average in nearly ARIEL 2.0 TDI 184 181 145 7.4
2.9 V6 TFSI RS5 quattro 61.4-62.8 118-119 443 155 3.9 32.5 197
all areas. Atom 0dr open £30,572 AAAAB 2.0 TDI 184 quattro 181 143 6.8
2.0 TDI 190 ultra 56.5-57.6 129-130 187 130 7.7 67.3-70.6 105-111
AABCC Acceptable. About average in key areas, Exhilarating, superbike-fast mentalist is less usable than some but 2.0 TDI 190 187 148-149 7.7 62.8-67.3 111-118
but disappoints. still marvellous. LxWxH 3410x1828x1195 Kerb weight 520kg A3 Saloon 4dr saloon £24,080–£46,255 AAAAC 2.0 TDI 190 quattro 187 146 7.2 61.4-64.2 114-121
AAACC Competent. Above average in some 2.0 K20Z i-VTEC 245 145 3.1 NA NA Undercuts the case to own an A4. Upmarket interior and good to 3.0 V6 TDI 218 quattro 215 155 6.2 58.9-61.4 119-127
3.5R 350 NA NA NA NA drive. LxWxH 4458x1796x1416 Kerb weight 1240kg
areas, average in others. Outstanding 1.0 TFSI 116 114 128 9.9 60.1-62.8 106-107 A5 Sportback 5dr coupé £33,845–£49,525 AAAAC
in none. Nomad 0dr open £38,000 AAAAA 1.5 TFSI 150 148 139 8.2 54.3-56.5 112-119 Refined, good-looking four-door coupé is sadly short on charm and
AAABC Good. Competitive in key areas. Well inside the top 10 list of our favourite cars. A revelation and a 2.0 TFSI 190 187 155 6.8-6.9 48.7-50.4 128-131 finesse. LxWxH 4733x1843x1386 Kerb weight 1425kg
AAAAC Very good. Very competitive in key riot to drive. LxWxH 3215x1850x1425 Kerb weight 670kg 2.0 TFSI 190 quattro 187 150 6.2 47.9-49.6 132-136 1.4 TFSI 150 148 130 8.9 50.4-52.3 124-130
2.4 K24 i-VTEC 235 125 3.4 NA NA 2.0 TFSI S3 quattro 305 155 4.6-5.3 39.8-43.5 151-163 2.0 TFSI 252 quattro 248 155 6.0 43.5-44.1 144-148
areas, competitive in secondary 2.5 TFSI RS3 quattro 394 155 4.1 33.6-34.0 188-191 3.0 V6 TFSI S5 quattro 349 155 4.7 37.7 170
respects. ASTON MARTIN 1.6 TDI 116 114 127 10.4 68.9-70.6 105-108 2.0 TDI 150 148 135-136 8.9-9.0 65.7-67.3 109-114
AAAAB Excellent. Near class-leading in key Vantage 2dr coupé £120,900 AAAAB 2.0 TDI 150 148 139 8.1-8.6 61.4-67.3 110-118 2.0 TDI 190 ultra 187 130 7.9-8.0 65.7-68.9 106-113
areas and in some ways outstanding. The faster, cleverer, more hardcore entry-level Aston tops its 2.0 TDI 150 quattro 148 136 8.3 57.6-58.9 126-129 2.0 TDI 190 187 146-148 7.9 61.4-67.3 109-119
class. LxWxH 4465x1942x1273 Kerb weight 1630kg 2.0 TDI 184 181 149 7.4 61.4-62.8 117-120 2.0 TDI 190 quattro 187 146 7.4 60.1-62.8 117-124
AAAAA Brilliant, unsurpassed. All but flawless. 4.0 V8 503 195 3.5 26.8 245 2.0 TDI 184 quattro 181 147 6.8 55.4-57.6 129-133 3.0 V6 TDI 218 quattro 215 152 6.4 58.9-61.4 119-125
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A5 Cabriolet 2dr open £42,340–£52,540 AAAAC 2.0 TFSI 230 226 155 5.9-6.0 43.5-46.3 141-150 218i 134 130 8.8-8.9 50.4-53.3 124-130
More practical than smaller options. Lower-powered, steel-sprung 2.0 TFSI 230 quattro 226 155 5.3 42.8 153 220i 181 143 7.2 47.9 134-136
trim is best. LxWxH 4673x1846x1383 Kerb weight 1600kg 2.0 TFSI TTS quattro 305 155 4.6-4.9 38.7-40.9 159-168 230i 248 155 5.6 47.9 134
2.0 TFSI 190 187 147-148 7.9 46.3-50.4 127-139 2.5 TFSI TT RS quattro 394 155 3.7 33.6-34.4 187-192 M240i 335 155 4.6-4.8 36.2-39.8 163-179
2.0 TFSI 252 quattro 248 149 6.3 42.2-42.8 149-152 2.0 TDI 184 ultra 181 149 7.1 60.1 124 M2 Competition 404 155 4.2-4.4 28.2-30.7 209-227
3.0 V6 TFSI S5 quattro 349 155 5.1 36.2 177 2.0 TDI 184 quattro 181 145 6.7 52.3 142 218d 148 132 8.3-8.5 61.4-62.8 119-120
2.0 TDI 190 187 144 8.3 60.1-62.8 118-124 220d 187 143 7.1-7.2 61.4 121-122
2.0 TDI 190 quattro 187 144 7.8 57.6-60.1 122-128 TT Roadster 2dr open £31,155–£54,780 AAAAC 220d xDrive 187 140 7.0 55.4 135
3.0 V6 TDI 218 quattro 215 149 6.8 54.3-57.6 128-137 Plenty of pace and driver reward, along with prestige and design- 225d 220 151 6.3 60.1 124
icon style. LxWxH 4177x1832x1355 Kerb weight 1300kg
A6 4dr saloon £33,165–£58,605 AAAAC 1.8 TFSI 180 177 147 7.2 46.3 142 2 Series Convertible 2dr open £28,260–£42,190 AAABC
Supremely well-constructed but a bit soulless to drive. A smart 2.0 TFSI 230 226 155 6.1-6.2 42.2-45.6 144-155 Better than its 1 Series forebear but lacks truly distinguishing
office on wheels. LxWxH 4932x1874x1455 Kerb weight 1570kg 2.0 TFSI 230 quattro 226 155 5.6 40.9 158 premium qualities. LxWxH 4432x1774x1413 Kerb weight 1440kg
1.8 TFSI 190 187 145 7.9 47.9-50.4 130-138 2.0 TFSI TTS quattro 305 155 4.9-5.2 37.7-39.8 163-173 218i 134 130 9.4-9.6 48.7-50.4 131-139
2.0 TFSI 252 quattro 248 155 6.5 40.9-42.2 153-158 2.5 TFSI TT RS quattro 394 155 3.7 33.6-34.4 187-192 220i 181 143 7.7 420i xDrive 46.3
181 144 138-140
7.6-7.8 40.9-45.6 144-161
2.0 TDI 190 ultra 187 144 8.2-8.4 62.8-67.3 109-119 2.0 TDI 184 ultra 181 147 7.3 58.9 129 230i 248 155 5.9 430i 45.6
248 155 142
5.8-5.9 43.5-48.7 136-151
2.0 TDI 190 quattro 187 143 7.7 56.5-57.6 128-133 2.0 TDI 184 quattro 181 143 7.0 50.4 147 M240i 335 155 4.7-4.9
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5.0-5.2 36.7-41.5 159-179
3.0 V6 TDI 272 quattro 268 155 5.5 54.3-55.4 133-138 218d 148 132 8.8-9.0
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425 155 127-136
4.1-4.3 31.0-34.0 194-204
3.0 BiTDI 320 quattro 315 155 5.0 45.6-47.1 159-164 R8 2dr coupé £112,520–£141,200 AAAAC 220d 187 143 7.5-7.6
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444 155 126-135
4.0-4.2 31.0-34.0 194-204
4.0 V8 TFSI S6 quattro 443 155 4.4 30.1-30.7 214-218 Usable but no less involving or dramatic for it. V10 is deliciously 225d 220 151 6.5 420d 56.5
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brutal. LxWxH 4426x1940x1240 Kerb weight 1590kg 420d xDrive 187 144 7.3 54.3 136
A6 Avant 5dr estate £50,210–£88,385 AAAAC 5.2 V10 FSI RWS 532 198 3.7 22.8 283 2 Series Active Tourer 5dr hatch £24,910–£36,735 AAAAC 430d 254 155 5.5 51.4 144
A capable stress-buster. BiTDI engine is a giant killer; the RS6 is 5.2 V10 FSI quattro 532 198 3.5 22.4 287 BMW’s FWD hatch is a proper contender but not as practical as 430d xDrive 254 155 5.2 47.9 154
simply monstrous. LxWxH 4943x1874x1461 Kerb weight 1635kg 5.2 V10 FSI Plus quattro 601 205 3.2 21.1 306 some of its rivals. LxWxH 4342x1800x1555 Kerb weight 1360kg 435d xDrive 308 155 4.7 45.6 162
1.8 TFSI 190 187 140 8.2 47.1-49.6 134-142 218i 134 127 9.3 48.7 132
2.0 TFSI 252 quattro 248 155 6.7 39.8-40.9 157-163 R8 Spyder 2dr open £121,210–£149,890 AAAAC 220i 181 142 7.4 47.9-50.4 134 4 Series Convertible 2dr open £40,600–£66,845 AAAAC
2.0 TDI 190 ultra 187 140 8.5-8.7 60.1-64.2 114-124 Taking the roof off the R8 enhances the drama tenfold. 225xe 248 125 6.7 113 57 A talented gran tourer with the ability to remove the roof. What’s
2.0 TDI 190 quattro 187 139 7.9 54.3-55.4 132-138 LxWxH 4426x1940x1245 Kerb weight 1680kg 216d 335 121 11.1 65.7 112-113 not to like? LxWxH 4640x1825x1384 Kerb weight 1700kg
3.0 V6 TDI 272 quattro 268 155 5.7 52.3-53.3 138-144 5.2 V10 FSI RWS 532 197 3.8 22.4 286 218d 148 129 9.0-9.1 62.8 119 420i 181 146 8.2-8.4 42.8-45.6 144-153
3.0 BiTDI 320 quattro 315 155 5.2 44.1-45.6 164-169 5.2 V10 FSI quattro 532 197 3.6 22.1 290 220d 187 141 7.6 64.2 117 430i 248 155 6.3-6.4 40.4-44.8 146-162
4.0 V8 TFSI S6 quattro 443 155 4.6 29.4-30.1 219-224 5.2 V10 FSI Plus quattro 601 204 3.3 20.8 309 220d xDrive 187 138 7.5 60.1 124 440i 321 155 5.4 39.2 167
4.0 V8 TFSI RS6 quattro 552 155 3.9 29.4 223 M4 425 155 4.4-4.6 29.7-32.5 203-218
4.0 TFSI RS6 Performance 596 155 3.7 29.4 223 BAC 2 Series Gran Tourer 5dr MPV £26,775–£36,615 AAAAB M4 Competition pack 444 155 4.3-4.5 29.7-32.5 203-218
Mono 0dr open £165,125 AAAAB Brings a proper premium MPV to the table. Third row seats aren’t 420d 187 146 8.1-8.2 54.3-56.5 132-138
A6 Allroad 5dr estate £48,785–£59,015 AAAAC An F-22 Raptor for the road, only significantly better built. adult-sized, though. LxWxH 4556x1800x1608 Kerb weight 1475kg 430d 254 155 5.9 48.7 153
Rugged version of the A6 Avant sports a degree of off-roading LxWxH 3952x1836x1110 Kerb weight 580kg 218i 134 127 9.5-9.8 47.1 137 435d xDrive 308 155 5.2 44.1 169
ability. LxWxH 4938x1898x1534 Kerb weight 1890kg 2.5 VVT 305 170 2.8 NA NA 220i 181 137 7.8 44.8-47.9 134-143
3.0 V6 TDI 218 quattro 215 143 7.1 49.6 149 216d 335 119 11.8 62.8-64.2 116-117 4 Series Gran Coupé 4dr coupé £34,300–£48,985 AAAAC
3.0 V6 TDI 272 quattro 268 155 6.2 50.4 149 BENTLEY 218d 148 127 9.6 60.1-61.4 121-125 Essentially a prettier 3 Series. Good, but not better than the
3.0 BiTDI 320 quattro 315 155 5.5 43.5 172 Continental GT 2dr coupé £156,700 AAAAC 220d 187 138 8.2 61.4 122 regular saloon. LxWxH 4640x1825x1404 Kerb weight 1520kg
Refined and improved in every area, making the Conti a superb 220d xDrive 187 135 8.0 57.6 129 420i 181 146 7.5-7.7 46.3-48.7 134-141
A7 5dr coupé £52,925–£94,185 AAAAC grand tourer. LxWxH 4850x1966x1405 Kerb weight 2244kg 420i xDrive 181 144 7.8-8.1 40.9-45.6 144-161
Curiously droopy-looking but otherwise impressive. RS7 is brutally 6.0 W12 626 207 3.6 23.2 278 3 Series 4dr saloon £27,800–£62,905 AAAAB 430i 248 155 5.9 43.5-48.7 136-151
quick, too. LxWxH 4974x1911x1420 Kerb weight 1955kg Decent cabin space and engine range but doesn’t measure up on 440i 321 155 5.1 41.5 159
3.0 45 TDI quattro 227 155 6.5 48.7 150 Flying Spur 4dr saloon £132,800–£169,800 AAABC handling and finesse. LxWxH 4633x1811x1429 Kerb weight 1425kg 420d 187 146 7.4-7.6 57.6-58.9 126-128
3.0 55 TFSI quattro 335 155 5.1 39.8 161 Undoubtedly luxurious but misses the mark on refinement and 318i 134 130 8.9-9.1 51.4-54.3 122-129 420d xDrive 187 144 7.5 54.3 136
3.0 50 TDI quattro 281 155 5.5 48.4 150 tech sophistication. LxWxH 5299x1984x1488 Kerb weight 2417kg 320i 181 146 7.2-7.3 47.9-51.4 134-138 430d 254 155 5.6 51.4 144
4.0 V8 TFSI S7 quattro 443 155 4.6 29.7 220 4.0 V8 500 183 4.9 25.9 254 320i xDrive 181 144 7.5-7.6 41.5-51.4 142-159 430d xDrive 254 155 5.3 47.9 155
4.0 V8 TFSI RS7 quattro 552 155 3.9 29.7 221 4.0 V8 S 521 190 4.6 25.9 254 330i 248 155 5.8-5.9 43.5-48.7 136-151 435d xDrive 308 155 4.8 45.6 163
4.0 TFSI RS7 Performance 596 155 3.7 29.7 221 6.0 W12 616 199 4.3 19.2 335 340i 321 155 5.1-5.2 36.7-41.5 159-179
6.0 W12 Speed 626 202 4.2 19.2 335 M3 425 155 4.1-4.3 32.1-34.0 194-204 5 Series 4dr saloon £36,275–£96,205 AAAAB
A8 4dr saloon £69,415–£77,905 AAAAC M3 Competition package 444 155 4.0-4.2 32.1-34.0 194-204 The perfect compromise between the comfy E-Class and dynamic
Technical tour de force benefits from Audi’s knack of making very Mulsanne 4dr saloon £229,360–£275,000 AAAAC 330e 248 139 6.1 134.5 45-49 XF, and then some. LxWxH 5493x1868x1479 Kerb weight 1530kg
good limousines. LxWxH 5172x1945x1473 Kerb weight 1920kg If the Rolls Phantom is best from the back seat, the Mulsanne is 316d 114 127 10.8-10.9 60.1-61.4 120-124 520i 181 146 7.8 50.4-52.3 124-129
3.0 V6 50 TDI quattro 282 155 5.9 48.7-50.4 145-152 best in the front. LxWxH 5575x1926x1521 Kerb weight 2685kg 318d 148 133 8.5-8.7 60.1-61.4 121-123 530i 248 155 6.2 48.7 132
3.0 V6 55 TFSI quattro 335 155 5.6 36.2-37.7 171-178 6.75 V8 505 184 5.1-5.3 18.8 342 320d Efficient Dynamics 160 143 7.9-8.0 61.4-65.7 114-122 540i xDrive 335 155 4.8 39.2 164
3.0 V6 50 TDI quattro LWB 282 155 5.9 48.7-50.4 146-152 6.75 V8 Speed 530 190 4.8 18.8 342 320d 187 146 7.3-7.4 57.6-60.1 124-127 M5 592 155 3.4 26.9 241
3.0 V6 55 TFSI qu’tro LWB 335 155 5.7 36.2-37.7 171-178 320d xDrive 187 144 7.4 54.3-55.4 135-137 M5 Competition 616 155 3.3 26.1 246
Bentayga 5dr SUV £135,800–£232,000 AAAAB 330d 254 155 5.6 51.4 144-146 530e 248 146 6.2 141.2 46
Q2 5dr SUV £22,440–£32,840 AAAAC Crewe’s first attempt at a luxury SUV is a solid effort. The Diesel is 330d xDrive 254 155 5.3 48.7 153-154 520d 187 147 7.5 60.1-62.7 119-123
Audi’s smallest SUV is a decent stepping stone from the A3 to the wondrous. LxWxH 5140x1998x1742 Kerb weight 2505kg 335d xDrive 308 155 4.8 45.6 162-164 520d xDrive 187 144 7.6 56.4-57.6 129-132
Q range. LxWxH 4191x1794x1508 Kerb weight 1205kg 4.0 V8 542 171 4.4 24.8 260 525d 227 155 6.6 56.4-57.6 128-131
1.0 TFSI 116 114 122 10.1 53.3-55.4 117-121 6.0 W12 600 187 4.0 21.6 296 3 Series Touring 5dr estate £28,800–£46,975 AAAAB 530d 261 155 5.7 55.3 134
1.4 TFSI 150 148 131 8.5 48.7-54.3 119-130 4.0 V8 Diesel 429 168 4.6 35.3 210 There are more practical estates, but the 3 Series’ dynamism 530d xDrive 261 155 5.4 51.3 144
2.0 TFSI 190 quattro 187 141 6.5 44.1-44.8 144-146 make it sparkle. LxWxH 4633x1811x1429 Kerb weight 1470kg
1.6 TDI 116 114 122 10.3-10.5 61.4-68.9 109-120 318i BMW 134 130 9.2-9.3 47.9-51.4 129-137 5 Series Touring 5dr estate £39,005–£54,775 AAAAB
2.0 TDI 150 quattro 148 131 8.1 56.5-58.9 AAABC 320i
125-131 1 Series 3dr/5dr hatch £22,450–£37,125 181 146 7.5 44.8-48.7 134-147 The excellent 5 Series made in more practical form. The 520d is
Strong on performance and economy and as good as it could be. 320i xDrive 181 144 7.7-7.9 38.7-44.8 147-169 still the best. LxWxH 4942x1868x1464 Kerb weight 1630kg
Q3 5dr SUV £28,465–£38,215 AAABC LxWxH 4329x1765x1421 Kerb weight 1375kg 330i 248 155 5.9-6.0 42.2-46.3 143-157 520i 181 139 8.2 47.8-48.7 132-136
Typically refined and competent but feels more like an A3 than an 118i 134 130 8.5-8.7 52.3-56.5 112-126 340i 321 155 5.1 40.4 164 530i 248 155 6.5 46.3 139
Audi SUV. LxWxH 4388x1831x1608 Kerb weight 1385kg 120i 181 139-142 7.1 46.3-48.7 133-140 316d 114 127 11.3-11.4 58.9-60.1 124-127 540i xDrive 335 155 5.1 37.6 172
1.4 TFSI 150 148 126 8.9-9.2 45.6-51.4 127-143 125i 220 151 6.1 47.9 134 318d 148 133 8.9-9.0 58.9-60.1 124-127 520d 187 147 7.8 60.1-61.4 121-124
2.0 TFSI 180 quattro 177 135 7.6 40.4-42.8 152-161 M140i 335 155 4.6-4.8 36.2-39.8 163-179 320d Efficient Dynamics 160 143 8.2-8.3 57.6-62.8 119-128 520d xDrive 187 144 7.9 53.2-54.3 137-140
2.0 TDI 150 148 126 9.6 60.1-62.8 117-124 116d 114 124 10.5 62.8-67.3 111-118 320d 187 146 7.5-7.7 55.4-58.9 125-135 525d 227 152 6.8 54.3-60.1 134-138
2.0 TDI 150 quattro 148 126 9.3 53.3-57.6 129-140 118d 148 131 8.2-8.4 61.4-64.2 115-118 320d xDrive 187 144 7.7 52.3-55.4 136-141 530d 261 155 5.8 52.3 141
2.0 TDI 184 quattro 181 136 7.9 50.4-54.3 136-146 120d 187 141 7.1-7.2 60.1-62.8 120-124 330d 254 155 5.6 49.6-50.4 148-149 530d xDrive 261 155 5.6 49.5 151
120d xDrive 187 138 6.9 54.3-55.4 135-138 330d xDrive 254 155 5.4 47.1 157-158
Q5 5dr SUV £40,820–£51,955 AAAAC 125d 220 149 6.4 58.9 126 335d xDrive 308 155 4.9 44.8 165-167 6 Series Convertible 2dr open £68,495–£110,055 AAABC
Appealing combination of Audi allure, affordable SUV practicality Great engines and interior, but more of a GT than sports car.
and attractiveness. LxWxH 4663x1893x1659 Kerb weight 1720kg 2 Series 2dr coupé £25,060–£51,930 AAAAB 3 Series Gran Turismo 5dr hatch £33,820–£46,315 AAAAC LxWxH 4894x1894x1365 Kerb weight 1890kg
2.0 TDI 190 quattro 187 135 7.9 53.3-56.5 132-138 A proper compact coupé now. Could be better equipped, however. Hatchback practicality meets 3 Series dynamic talent. Dull but 640i 315 155 5.5 35.8-36.7 179-184
2.0 TFSI 252 quattro 248 147 6.3 39.2-40.4 157-164 LxWxH 4432x1774x1418 Kerb weight 1420kg decent. LxWxH 4824x1828x1508 Kerb weight 1580kg 650i 443 155 4.6 31.0 213
3.0 V6 TFSI SQ5 quattro 349 155 5.4 33.2-34.0 189-195 320i 181 146 8.0-8.1 44.1-47.9 134-146 M6 552 155 4.3 27.4 239
320i xDrive 181 144 8.1-8.4 39.8-44.1 146-161 M6 Competition pack 591 155 4.0 27.4 239
Q7 5dr SUV £51,425–£74,385 AAAAC 330i 248 155 6.1 45.6 136-141 640d 308 155 5.5 48.7-50.4 149-153
Unengaging to drive and light on feel, but the cabin is both huge 340i 321 155 5.1 38.7 161-166
and classy. LxWxH 5052x1968x1740 Kerb weight 2060kg 320d 187 146 7.8-7.9 56.5 131-136 6 Series Gran Coupé 4dr coupé £62,465–£106,455 AAAAC
3.0 V6 TDI 218 quattro 215 134 7.3 45.6-48.7 150-161 320d xDrive 187 144 7.8 53.3 141 The 6 Series receives a pair of rear doors and they’re a brilliant
3.0 V6 TDI 272 quattro 268 145 6.5 44.1-47.1 158-168 330d 254 155 5.7 48.7 152 visual coup. LxWxH 5007x1894x1392 Kerb weight 1750kg
3.0 V6 TDI quattro e-tron 254 143 6.2 148.7-156.9 48-50 330d xDrive 254 155 5.4 640i 47.1 158 315 155 5.4 36.2-37.7 178-182
4.0 V8 TDI SQ7 quattro 429 155 4.9 37.2-39.2 190-199 335d xDrive 308 155 4.9 650i 44.1 168 443 155 4.6 32.1 206
M6 552 155 4.2 27.4 231
TT 2dr coupé £29,405–£53,030 AAAAC 4 Series 2dr coupé £34,300–£63,465 AAAAC M6 Competition pack 591 155 3.9 28.5 231
Still serves up plenty of pace, style and usability for the money. It’s A talented GT and a brilliant B-road steer that is very well-equipped. 640d 308 155 5.4 49.6 152
better to drive, too. LxWxH 4177x1832x1353 Kerb weight 1210kg LxWxH 4640x1825x1377 Kerb weight 1475kg
1.8 TFSI 180 177 149 6.9 47.1 138 420i 181 146 7.3-7.5 46.3-48.7 134-141

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6 Series Gran Turismo 5dr hatch £47,930–£58,865 AAABC the Duster delivers. LxWxH 4315x2000x1625 Kerb weight 1147kg 1.4 T-Jet 120 118 124 9.8 47.1 139
A large improvement on the 5GT and dynamically sound. Still an 1.6 SCe 115 111 104-105 11.0-12.0 41.5-44.1 145-155 1.3 Multijet 95 93 112 12.3 76.3 99
oddball, though. LxWxH 5007x1894x1392 Kerb weight 1720kg 1.2 TCe 125 121 109-110 10.4-11.0 44.1-46.3 138-145 1.6 Multijet 120 118 124 10.1-10.4 72.4-76.3 98-101
630i 254 155 6.3 42.8-43.4 148-152 1.5 dCi 110 105 104-105 11.8-12.4 60.1-64.2 115-123
640i xDrive 335 155 5.3 34.4-35.3 183-187 124 Spider 2dr open £21,055–£26,905 AAABC
630d 261 155 6.1 49.0-49.5 151-154 DS The 124 name has been revived. Although not perfect, it is fun to
630d xDrive 261 155 6.0 48.0-48.7 154-156 3 3dr hatch/2dr open £15,370–£26,170 AAAAC drive. LxWxH 4054x1740x1233 Kerb weight 1050kg
Premium-brand philosophy and aesthetics appeal, but the 3 lacks 1.4 Multiair Turbo 140 138 134 7.5-7.6 42.8-44.1 148-153
7 Series 4dr saloon £63,040–£138,335 AAAAC dynamic refinement. LxWxH 3948x1715x1483 Kerb weight 1090kg
Rules on in-car entertainment and diesel sophistication; otherwise 1.2 PureTech 82 79 108 12.3 61.4 107 FORD
too bland. LxWxH 5098x1902x1478 Kerb weight 1755kg 1.2 PureTech 110 107 117-118 9.6-10.2 61.4-65.7 100-105 Ka+ 5dr hatch £10,800–£14,570 AAABC
725d 227 152 6.9 55.3-56.4 132-133 1.2 PureTech 130 126 126-127 8.9-9.0 62.8 105 The Ka gets two extra doors, and it’s a breath of fresh air for the
730d 261 155 6.1 51.3-52.3 143-145 1.6 THP 165 158 135 7.6 50.4 129 range. LxWxH 3929x1910x1524 Kerb weight 1055kg
730d xDrive 261 155 5.8 48.7-49.5 151-152 1.6 THP 210 202 143 6.5 52.3 125 1.2 Ti-VCT 70 69 99 15.3 56.5 114
740d xDrive 315 155 5.2 46.3-47.0 159-160 Corvette 2dr coupé/open £64,135–£98,655 AAABC 1.6 BlueHDi 100 96 113-117 10.8-11.2 80.7-83.1 87-92 1.2 Ti-VCT 85 83 105 13.3 56.5 114-120
740e 254 155 5.4 128.4-134.5 49-50 LHD only and less usable and less able than rivals, but disarming 1.6 BlueHDi 120 116 118 9.3 78.5 94
740Le xDrive 254 155 5.3 113.0-117.7 54-56 and inimitable. LxWxH 4492x1872x1239 Kerb weight 1539kg Fiesta 3dr/5dr hatch £13,715–£22,285 AAAAB
740Li 321 155 5.6 40.4-41.5 159-164 6.2 V8 459 180 4.1-4.2 22.8-23.0 282-284 4 5dr hatch £21,360–£26,430 AAABC Dynamically superb and continues the Fiesta legacy. No longer the
750i 443 155 4.7 34.9-35.3 186-189 6.2 V8 Z06 650 196 3.7-3.8 20.0-22.2 291-322 A jack of all trades, master of none. Nice styling, though. class leader, though. LxWxH 4040x1735x1476 Kerb weight 1113kg
M760Li V12 xDrive 601 155 3.7 22.0 294 LxWxH 4284x1810x1497 Kerb weight 1255kg 1.1 Ti-VCT 70 69 99 14.9 64.2 101
1.2 PureTech 130 126 123 CITROEN
9.9 56.5-57.6 114-116 1.1 Ti-VCT 85 83 105 14.0 64.2 101
X1 5dr SUV £27,630–£36,300 AAAAC C-Zero 5dr hatchback £20,495 AAACC 1.6 THP 165 158 131 8.7 50.4 130 1.0T Ecoboost 100 98 111-113 10.5-12.2 54.3-65.7 97-118
Pick of the premium bunch but a tad unrefined and has ordinary Well-engineered electric city car, but too expensive and lacks the 1.6 BlueHDi 120 116 117-120 10.9-11.4 67.3-74.3 100-111 1.0T Ecoboost 125 123 121 9.9 65.7 98
handling. LxWxH 4439x1821x1598 Kerb weight 1395kg range of rivals. LxWxH 3475x1475x1600 Kerb weight 1120kg 1.6 BlueHDi 180 175 127-135 8.6 64.2 115 1.0T Ecoboost 140 138 125 9.0 62.8 102
sDrive18i 138 127 9.7 48.7 132-133 Electric 64 80 15.9 NA 0 1.5T Ecoboost 200 197 144 6.5 55 114
sDrive20i 189 138 7.4 44.1-45.6 141-146 4 Crossback 5dr hatch £23,660–£30,250 AAABC 1.5 TDCi 85 83 108 12.5 88.3 82
sDrive18d 148 126 9.3-9.4 61.4 120-121 C1 3dr hatch/5dr hatch £9185–£13,655 AAABC A more rugged version of the DS4 doesn’t make it any better. 1.5 TDCi 120 118 121 9.0 88.3 89
xDrive18d 148 126 9.3-9.4 56.5-58.9 127-132 Slightly cheaper than its Toyota sibling but less visually charming. LxWxH 4284x1810x1497 Kerb weight 1255kg
xDrive20d 187 136 7.8 58.9 126 LxWxH 3455x1615x1460 Kerb weight 855kg 1.2 PureTech 130 126 123 9.9 56.5 116 Focus 5dr hatch £17,930–£39,925 AAAAC
1.0 VTI 68 67 99 13.0-15.9 67.3-68.9 95-97 1.6 BlueHDi 120 116 117 10.9-11.4 67.3-72.4 103-111 Appeals for its dynamics, but not as it once did. Spacious, stylish
X2 5dr SUV £30,040–£38,380 AAAAC 1.0 VTI 72 71 99 12.2 57.6 93 1.6 BlueHDi 180 175 127-135 8.6 64.2 115 and well-priced. LxWxH 4360x2010x1469 Kerb weight 1276kg
A more stylish version of the X1, but we’ll have to wait and see how 1.2 PureTech 82 79 106 10.9 65.7 99 1.0T Ecoboost 85 84 110 13.3 57.6 110
it fares dynamically. LxWxH 4360x1824x1526 Kerb weight 1460kg 5 5dr hatch £28,485–£34,755 AAABC 1.0T Ecoboost 100 98 115 12.5 61.4-65.7 99-105
sDrive20i 186 141 7.7 47.9-51.4 126-134 C3 5dr hatchback £11,560–£18,020 AAABC A design marvel. Shame it doesn’t function all that well. 1.0T Ecoboost 125 123 119-120 11.0-12.0 51.4-60.1 108-125
sDrive18d 148 129 9.3-9.8 60.1-62.8 120-124 Funky, fresh look gives a lease of life, shame that underneath isn’t LxWxH 4530x2128 Kerb weight 1605kg 1.5T Ecoboost 150 148 129-130 8.9-9.2 46.3-51.4 127-140
xDrive18d 148 128 9.2 54.3-57.6 128-137 the same. LxWxH 3996x1749x1474 Kerb weight 976kg 1.6 THP 165 158 126 9.5 47.9 136 1.5T Ecoboost 182 179 137-138 8.6-8.9 46.3-51.4 127-140
xDrive20d 185 137 7.7 57.6-60.1 124-128 1.2 PureTech 68 66 107 14.0 60.1 108 1.6 BlueHDi 120 116 117-119 11.7-11.9 68.9-70.6 104-108 2.0T Ecoboost 250 ST 246 154 6.5 41.5 159
1.2 PureTech 82 79 107 12.8 60.1 109 2.0 BlueHDi 150 145 127 9.9 65.7 113 2.3T Ecoboost 350 RS 345 165 4.7 36.7 175
X3 5dr SUV £39,120–£52,865 AAAAC 1.2 PureTech 110 107 117 9.3 61.4 110 2.0 BlueHDi 180 175 137 9.2 62.8 117 107Kw Electric Motor 140 84 11.0 NA 0
Continues where the last one left off. Dynamically good and more 1.6 BlueHDi 100 96 115 10.6 76.3 95 1.5 TDCi 95 93 112 12.0 74.3 99
luxurious inside. LxWxH 4708x1891x1676 Kerb weight 1750kg 7 Crossback 5dr SUV £28,095–£43,580 AAABC 1.5 TDCi 120 118 119-120 10.5-10.8 74.3 99
xDrive20i 181 134 8.3 38.7-39.8 163-166 C3 Aircross 5dr hatchback £14,700–£20,035 AAABC DS’s first premium SUV certainly has the right price tag, equipment 2.0 TDCi 150 148 129-130 8.7-8.8 64.2-70.6 105-115
M40i 355 155 4.8 33.6-34.4 188-193 Funky-looking C3 gets a jacked-up, rugged SUV look. and appeal. LxWxH 4570x1895x1620 Kerb weight 1420kg 2.0 TDCi 185 ST 182 135 7.7-8.1 61.4-67.3 110-119
xDrive20d 187 132 8.0 51.4-53.5 140-144 LxWxH 4155x1765x1637 Kerb weight 1088kg 1.6 THP 225 EAT8 218 141 8.3 57.9 135
xDrive30d 261 149 5.8 47.1-48.7 154-158 1.2 PureTech 82 79 103 15.9 55.4 116 1.5 BlueHDi 130 NA 121 11.7 68.9 107 Focus Estate 5dr estate £19,050–£30,340 AAAAC
M40d 321 155 4.9 43.5-44.1 169-172 1.2 PureTech 110 107 115 11.3 56.5 115 2.0 BlueHDi 180 EAT8 171 134 9.9 57.6 128 Well-mannered and comfortable, but a Skoda Octavia will carry
1.2 PureTech 130 127 124 10.4 53.3 119 more. LxWxH 4560x2010x1469 Kerb weight 1313kg
X4 5dr SUV £42,900–£55,725 AAABC 1.6 BlueHDi 100 96 109 12.8 70.6 104 FERRARI 1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT 105 103 116 12.5 47.1 139
Downsized X6 is respectable enough if not loveable, but the X3 is a Portofino 2dr open £166,180 AAAAC 1.0T Ecoboost 100 98 115 12.7 58.9 109
better option. LxWxH 4671x1881x1624 Kerb weight 1735kg C4 5dr hatchback £19,960–£23,280 AAACC The entry-level Ferrari has the power, the looks and the touring 1.0T Ecoboost 125 123 119-120 11.2-12.2 51.4-58.9 110-125
M40i 336 155 4.9 31.0-31.4 205-206 A good-looking hatchback but lacks the polish and refinement of ability. LxWxH 4586x1938x1318 Kerb weight 1664kg 1.5T Ecoboost 150 148 129-130 8.9-9.2 46.3-50.4 128-140
xDrive20d 187 131 8.0 50.4-52.3 142-146 its latest rivals. LxWxH 4329x1789x1489 Kerb weight 1200kg 3.9T V8 591 199 3.5 26.4 245 1.5T Ecoboost 182PS 179 137-138 8.8 46.3-50.4 128-140
xDrive30d 254 145 5.8 46.3-49.6 149-159 1.2 PureTech 110 107 114 10.9 58.9 112 2.0T Ecoboost 250 ST 246 154 6.7 41.5 159
M40d 322 155 4.9 42.8-44.1 170-173 1.2 PureTech 130 126 122-124 10.8-10.9 55.4-58.9 110-117 488 2dr coupé/open £197,418-£219,274 AAAAA 1.5 TDCi 95 93 112 12.2 74.3 99
1.6 BlueHDi 100 96 111 11.5 78.5 95 Calm ride mixed with explosive performance. 1.5 TDCi 105 103 116 12.1 83.1 88
X5 5dr SUV £49,540–£97,115 AAAAC 1.6 BlueHDi 120 116 122 10.6-11.1 72.4-74.3 100-104 LxWxH 4568x1952x1213 Kerb weight 1475kg 1.5 TDCi 120 118 119-120 10.7-11.0 74.3 99
Accomplished and luxurious but no longer the standard-setter on 3.9T V8 650 203-205 3.0 24.7 260 1.6 TDCi 95 93 112 12.5 67.3 109
SUV handling. LxWxH 4886x1938x1762 Kerb weight 1995kg C4 Cactus 5dr hatchback £17,270–£20,920 AAABC 1.6 TDCi 115 113 120 10.8 67.3 109
sDrive25d 227 136 7.7 52.3 141 Interesting and novel to look at but flawed to drive. GTC4Lusso 2dr coupé £200,165–£240,402 AAAAB 2.0 TDCi 150 148 129-130 8.9-9.0 64.2-70.6 105-115
xDrive25d 227 236 7.7 50.4 148 LxWxH 4157x1729x1480 Kerb weight 965kg Another four-wheel-drive grand tourer Ferrari that is more usable 2.0 TDCi 185 ST 182 135 7.8-8.3 61.4-67.3 110-119
xDrive30d 254 143 6.8 40.3 183 1.2 PureTech 82 79 106-107 12.9-15.0 61.4-65.7 98-107 than the FF. LxWxH 4922x1980x1383 Kerb weight 1865kg
xDrive40d 308 146 5.9 40.3 183 1.2 PureTech 110 107 117 9.3-9.7 61.4-65.7 100-105 3.9T V8 592 198 3.5 24.3 265 Mondeo 5dr hatch £20,995–£32,095 AAAAC
M50d 375 155 5.3 36.2 205 1.2 PureTech 130 128 120 8.2 58.9 110 6.3 V12 670 208 3.4 18.4 350 Does what great Fords do, by over-delivering on practicality,
xDrive40e 241 130 6.8 83.1 78 1.6 BlueHDi 100 96 114 10.6-11.2 78.5-91.1 82-95 handling and value. LxWxH 4871x 1852x1482 Kerb weight 1455kg
xDrive50i 442 155 4.9 29.1 226 812 Superfast 2dr open £262,963 AAAAA 1.5 SCTi Ecoboost 165 162 138 9.2 42.8 150
X5 M 567 155 4.2 25.4 258 C4 Spacetourer 5dr MPV £21,725–£30,285 AAAAC More powerful than the F12, but with better road manners making it 2.0 SCTi Ecoboost 240 236 149 7.9 38.7 169
Plushness and an improved dynamic make for a better car. the star of the range. LxWxH 4657x1971x1276 Kerb weight 1630kg 2.0 TiVCT hybrid 187 184 116 9.2 71 108
X6 5dr SUV £61,105–£100,085 AAABC LxWxH 4438x1826x1610 Kerb weight 1280kg 6.5 V12 777 211 2.9 18.9 340 2.0 TDCi Duratorq 150 148 132-134 9.3-9.9 61.4-68.9 107-120
The world’s first off-road coupé, but appearances make it difficult 1.2 PureTech 110 107 116 11.5 55.4 115 2.0 TDCi D’torq 150 AWD 148 134 10.3 58.9 124
to love. LxWxH 4909x1989x1702 Kerb weight 2065kg 1.2 PureTech 130 126 125-128 10.1 55.4-56.5 115-116 F I AT 2.0 TDCi Duratorq 180 177 139-140 8.3-8.6 61.4-64.2 115-120
xDrive30d 254 143 6.7 40.3 183 1.6 BlueHDi 100 96 109 12.7 74.3 99 500 3dr hatch/2dr open £11,810–£16,640 AAABC 2.0 TDCi D’torq 180 AWD 177 140 9.3 54.3 134
xDrive40d 308 146 5.8 40.3 183 1.6 BlueHDi 120 116 117 11.2-11.3 72.4-74.3 100-103 Super desirable, super-cute city car. Pleasant, if not involving to
M50d 375 155 5.2 36.2 205 1.6 BlueHDi 150 145 129-130 9.7-10.1 64.2-68.9 106-115 drive. LxWxH 3571x1627x1488 Kerb weight 865kg Mondeo Estate 5dr estate £22,795–£33,595 AAAAC
X6 M 567 155 4.2 25.4 258 1.2 69hp 68 99 12.9 60.1-65.7 99-110 A vast and enjoyable estate that majors on everything a great Ford
Grand C4 Spacetourer 5dr MPV £25,060–£31,985 AAAAC 0.9 Twinair 85 83 107 11.0 67.3-74.3 88-90 should. LxWxH 4867x 1852x1501 Kerb weight 1476kg
i3 5dr hatch £34,075–£40,130 AAAAB Alternative MPV offers something fresh, comfy, spacious and 0.9 Twinair 105
1.5 SCTi Ecoboost 165 162 138 1039.2 42.8117 150 10.0 67.3 99
Our favourite high-end small car happens to be an EV, and it could quietly upmarket. LxWxH 4602x1826x1638 Kerb weight 1297kg 1.3 Multijet 95
2.0 SCTi Ecoboost 240 236 146 93 8.0 37.7112 174 10.7 83.1 89
change motoring. LxWxH 3999x1775x1578 Kerb weight 1245kg 1.2 PureTech 130 126 125-128 10.8 55.4-56.5 115-116 2.0 TDCi Duratorq 150 148 129-130 9.4-10.0 58.9-67.3 109-123
94Ah 167 93 7.3 NA 0 1.6 BlueHDi 100 96 109 13.1 74.3 99 500L 5dr MPV £16,400–£21,565 AAACC 2.0 TDCi D’torq 150 AWD 148 130 10.5 57.7 127
94Ah Range Extender 167 93 8.1 470.8 13-14 1.6 BlueHDi 120 116 117 11.5-11.7 70.6 105-106 A costly option but has some style to fill out some of its missing 2.0 TDCi Duratorq 180 177 135-137 8.4-8.7 58.9-62.3 117-123
94Ah S 180 99 6.9 NA 0 1.6 BlueHDi 150 145 129-130 9.8-10.1 64.2-68.9 106-115 substance. LxWxH NA Kerb weight NA 2.0 TDCi D’torq 180 AWD 177 137 9.5 53.3 137
94Ah S Range Extender 180 99 7.7 403.5 14 1.4 95 93 103-111 12.8-13.2 45.6-46.3 143-144
DACIA 1.4 T-Jet 120 118 114-117 10.2-11.0 42.2 155-157 Mustang 2dr coupé/open £36,645–£47,145 AAAAC
i8 2dr coupé/roadster £112,735-£124,735 AAAAC Sandero 5dr hatch £6995–£11,195 AAACC 1.3 Multijet 95 93 101-106 13.9-15.5 67.3-72.4 104-109 American muscle built for the UK. What’s not to like?
If BMW’s plug-in hybrid is what the future of the sports car looks A clever budget prospect but its limitations are unavoidable, even 1.6 Multijet 120 118 114-117 10.7-11.5 65.7-67.3 112-114 LxWxH 4784x1916x1381 Kerb weight 1653kg
like, we welcome it. LxWxH 4689x1942x1293 Kerb weight 1485kg after a smart facelift. LxWxH 4069x1733x1519 Kerb weight 969kg 2.3 Ecoboost 312 145 5.8 28.8-35.3 179-225
1.5 eDrive 374 155 4.4-4.6 141.2-158.9 42-46 1.0 SCe 75 71 98 14.2 54.3 117 500L Wagon 5dr MPV £19,160–£22,565 AAACC 5.0 V8 410 155 4.8 12.8-23.5 281-306
0.9 TCe 90 87 109 11.1 57.6 109 Loses more of its charm as it gets bigger, but it does come as a
CAD I LL AC 1.5 dCi 90 87 107 11.8 80.7 90 seven-seater. LxWxH NA Kerb weight NA C-Max 5dr MPV £21,945–£28,445 AAABC
CT6 4dr saloon £71,625 AACCC 1.4 T-Jet 120 118 117 10.6 40.9 158 A fun-to-drive and easy-to-live-with five-seat MPV.
Sharp-looking saloon is a replacement for the CTS. Still needs a Sandero Stepway 5dr hatch £9595–£12,195 AAABC 1.3 Multijet 95 93 105-106 14.4-15.7 68.9-72.4 104-107 LxWxH 4379x1828x1610 Kerb weight 1391kg
diesel option. LxWxH 5184x1880x1472 Kerb weight 1950kg A more expensive and slightly more rugged cheap car – but still 1.6 Multijet 120 118 117 10.9 67.3 112 1.0T Ecoboost 100 98 108 12.6 55.4 127
3.0 V6 AWD 411 155 5.7 28.8 223 limited. LxWxH 4089x1761x1555 Kerb weight 1040kg 1.0T Ecoboost 125 123 116 11.4 55.4 129
0.9 TCe 90 87 104 11.1 55.4 115 500X 5dr hatch £15,745–£25,755 AAABC 1.5 TDCi 120 118 113-114 11.3-12.4 67.3-68.9 105-109
CTS-V 4dr saloon £76,675 AAAAC 1.5 dCi 90 87 104 11.7 74.3 98 Familiar styling works rather well as a crossover. Drives okay, too.
Eat your heart out, Germany – but lacks handling finesse of its LxWxH 4248x1796x1600 Kerb weight NA Grand C-Max 5dr MPV £23,545–£30,095 AAAAC
European rivals. LxWxH 5050x1863x1447 Kerb weight 1850kg Logan MCV 5dr estate £8495–£12,695 AAACC 1.6 E-Torq 110 108 112 11.5 44.1-47.1 139-147 Mid-sized Ford handles well and can be had in five- or seven-seat
6.2 V8 RWD 640 199 3.7 21.7 298 Lacks its stablemates’ charms but retains their cheapness. 1.4 Multiair 140 138 118 9.8-9.9 47.1-49.6 133-139 form. Good value, too. LxWxH 4379x1828x1610 Kerb weight 1493kg
LxWxH 4501x1733x1552 Kerb weight 980kg 1.4 Multiair 170 AWD 167 124 8.6 42.2 157 1.0T Ecoboost 100 98 107 13.6 54.3 133
Escalade 5dr SUV £82,640–£97,175 AACCC 1.0 SCe 75 71 98 14.7 52.3 120 1.3 Multijet 95 93 107 12.9 68.9 107 1.0T Ecoboost 125 123 115 12.2 54.3 134
Cadillac’s luxury SUV remains too large and ungainly for the UK. 0.9 TCe 90 87 109 11.1 57.7 109 1.6 Multijet 120 118 116 10.5 65.7-68.9 109-113 1.5 TDCi 120 118 111-112 12.3-13.4 62.8-64.2 131
LxWxH 5179x2061x1896 Kerb weight 2635kg 1.5 dCi 90 87 107 11.8 80.7 90 2.0 Multijet 140 AWD 138 118 9.8 51.4 144
6.2 V8 AWD 420 112 6.7-6.9 22.4 287 S-Max 5dr MPV £29,145–£40,195 AAAAC
Logan MCV Stepway 5dr estate £12,095–£13,695 AAACC Panda 5dr hatch £9510–£18,300 AAABC Better to drive and better looking than most but not quite the class
C AT E R H A M Given a rugged makeover but still lacks charm. Extremely Hasn’t kept pace with its rivals, but sells robust, practical charm leader it was. LxWxH 4976x1916x1655 Kerb weight 1645kg
Seven 2dr open £17,495–£51,990 AAAAB practical, though. LxWxH 4528x1761x1559 Kerb weight 1090kg better than most. LxWxH 3653x1643x1551 Kerb weight 940kg 2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 120 118 114 13.4 57 129
The 360 is the sweet spot in the revised range, giving the Seven 0.9 TCe 90 87 106 12.4 55.4 115 1.2 69hp 68 96-102 14.2-14.5 51.4-55.4 119-129 2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 150 148 123 10.3 56 139
just the right hit of performance. LxWxH NA Kerb weight 490kg 1.5 dCi 90 87 106 13.0 72.4 100 0.9 Twinair 85 83 103-110 11.2-12.1 57.6-68.9 133-139 2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 150 AWD 148 122 10.6 52 149
0.6 Suzuki 160 80 100 6.91 57.6 114 0.9 Twinair 90 88 104 12.0 57.6 114 2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 190 188 129 9.5 52 134
0.6 Suzuki Super Sprint 95 100 6.91 57.6 114 Duster 5dr SUV £9995–£16,395 AAABC 1.3 Multijet 95 93 104 12.5-12.7 62.8-64.2 117-119 2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 190 AWD 188 128 9.8 48 144
1.6 Sigma Ti-VCT 270 135 122 5.0 NA NA A value champion. If cheap family transport is what you require, 2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 240 236 140 8.1 35 180
1.6 Sigma Ti-VCT 310 152 127 4.9 NA NA Tipo 5dr hatch £13,970–£18,320 AAABC
2.0 Duratec 360 180 130 4.8 NA NA A 90s reboot that has been on a diet. Decent to drive and ample Galaxy 5dr MPV £31,295–£40,695 AAABC
2.0 Duratec 420 210 136 3.8 NA NA interior space. LxWxH 4368x1792x1495 Kerb weight 1195kg Huge seven-seat MPV. Easy to place on the road but not cheap to
2.0 Supercharged 620S 310 145 3.4 NA NA 1.4 95 93 115 12.1 49.6 132 buy. LxWxH 4848x1916x1747 Kerb weight 1708kg
2.0 Supercharged 620R 310 155 2.79 NA NA 1.6 E-Torq 110 108 119 11.5 44.8 147
2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 120 118 114 13.6 57 129
1.4 T-Jet 120 118 124 9.6 47.1 139
2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 150 148 123 10.9 57 129
CHEVROLET 1.3 Multijet 95 93 112 12.0 76.3 99
2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 150 AWD 148 122 12.2 52 139
Camaro 2dr coupé/convertible £32,625–£45,155 AAABC 1.6 Multijet 120 118 124 9.8-10.2 74.3-76.3 98-99
2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 190 188 131 9.8 57 129
An affordable American muscle car, but LHD only and less usable 2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 190 AWD 188 128 10.6 49 149
and unrefined. LxWxH 4784x1897 Kerb weight 1539kg Tipo Station Wagon 5dr estate £14,970–£19,320 AAABC 2.0 TDCi EcoBlue 240 238 133 8.7 46.3 158
2.0 Turbo 268 149 5.9-6.1 34.9-35.3 181-184 Estate version is more practical, which mixes well with its driving
6.2 V8 446 155-180 4.4-4.8 22.1-25.4 252-290 characteristics. LxWxH 4571x1792x1514 Kerb weight 1205kg EcoSport 5dr SUV £17,295–£23,450 AAACC
1.4 95 93 115 12.3 49.6 132 Facelifted version of the pumped-up Fiesta is okay, but developing-
1.6 E-Torq 110 108 119 11.7 44.8 147 world roots show. LxWxH 4096x1765x1653 Kerb weight 1280kg

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i40 4dr saloon £20,360–£28,280 AAABC XJ 4dr saloon £62,360–£83,105 AAAAC Pro_cee’d 3dr hatch £19,240–£24,075 AAABC
Useful, inoffensive and well-priced, but don’t expect any fireworks. Mixes dynamism and refinement so well, but not as spacious or Slightly smaller and with dynamic looks, but still not a car to
LxWxH 4745x1815x1470 Kerb weight 1497kg cosseting as some. LxWxH 5130x1899x1460 Kerb weight 1835kg remember. LxWxH 4310x1780x1430 Kerb weight 1263kg
1.7 CRDi Blue Drive 115 113 119 12.4 67.3 110 3.0d V6 300 295
1.6 GDi 155 6.2 49.6 149 133 118 9.8 52.3 124
1.7 CRDi Blue Drive 141 139 126 10.3-10.8 60.1-65.7 114-123 1.0 T-GDi 118 118 10.7 57.6 115
F-Type 2dr coupé £51,210–£112,835 AAAAB 1.6 T-GDi 201 143 7.3 38.2 170
i40 Tourer 5dr estate £21,610–£29,630 AAABC A full-blooded assault on Porsche’s backyard, with noise, power 1.6 CRDi 134 117-124 9.5-10.2 72.4-74.3 99-103
A practical estate but still rather dull and ordinary. and beauty. LxWxH 4482x1923x1311 Kerb weight 1525kg
LxWxH 4775x1815x1470 Kerb weight 1514kg 2.0 i4 300 295 155 5.7 39.2 163 Soul 5dr hatch £14,725–£30,495 AAABC
1.7 CRDi Blue Drive 115 113 118 12.6 67.3 110 3.0 V6 340 335 161 5.3-5.7 28.8-33.6 199-234 Looks divide opinion. Better value now but still hardly the best
1.7 CRDi Blue Drive 141 139 124 10.5-11.0 60.1-65.7 114-123 3.0 V6 380 374 171 4.9-5.5 28.8-32.9 203-234 option. LxWxH 4140x1800x1600 Kerb weight 1275kg
3.0 V6 380 AWD 374 171 5.1 31.7 211 1.6 GDi 130 115 10.6 43.5 152
Ioniq 5dr hatch £21,090–£31,645 AAABC 5.0 V8 550 R AWD 542 186 4.1 25.0 269 1.6 T-GDi 201 122 7.5 40.9 156
First attempt at electrification for the masses is a good effort. 5.0 V8 575 SVR AWD 567 200 3.7 25.0 269 1.6 CRDi 134 112-113 10.7-10.8 56.5-58.8 127-130
1.0T Ecoboost 100 98 105 11.9 53 121 LxWxH 4470x1820x1450 Kerb weight 1370kg 30kWh Electric Drive 109 90 11.0 NA 0
1.0T Ecoboost 125 123 111 12.7 48.7-54.3 119-134 1.6 Hybrid 141 139 115 10.8-11.1 70.6-83.1 79-92 F-Type Convertible 2dr open £56,695–£118,320 AAAAB
1.0T Ecoboost 140 138 116 11.8 54.3 119 1.6 Plug-in Hybrid 141 139 110 10.6 256.8 26 Costs serious money, but you get a serious car with a likeable wild Optima 4dr saloon £21,660–£33,995 AAACC
1.5 TDCi EcoBlue 100 99 99 14.0 68.8 107 Electric Motor 118 103 10.2 NA 0 side. LxWxH 4482x1923x1308 Kerb weight 1545kg Looks the part but is well off the pace set by its European rivals.
1.5 TDCi EcoBlue 125 123 112 10.9 62.7 116-119 2.0 i4 300 295 155 5.7 39.2 163 LxWxH 4855x1860x1465 Kerb weight 1590kg
AAABC 3.0 V6 340 ix20 5dr hatch £15,450–£19,040
335 161 5.3-5.7 28.8-33.6 199-234 1.7 CRDi 139 121-126 9.7-10.6 64.2-67.3 110-116
Kuga 5dr SUV £23,225–£37,135 AAAAB Usable high-roofed hatch is short on overall flair. 3.0 V6 380 374 171 4.9-5.5 28.8-32.9 203-234 2.0 GDi PHEV 202 119 9.1 176.6 37
Bigger and sharper-looking than before but still retains its taut, LxWxH 4120x1765x1600 Kerb weight 1267kg 3.0 V6 380 AWD 374 171 5.1 31.7 211
responsive handling. LxWxH 4524x1838x1689 Kerb weight 1560kg 1.4 90 88 104 12.8 50.4 130 5.0 V8 550 R AWD 542 186 4.1 25.0 269 Optima Sportswagon 5dr estate £22,500–£35,145 AAACC
1.5 Ecoboost 120 118 112 12.5 44.8 145 1.6 125 123 112 11.5 43.5 150 5.0 V8 575 SVR AWD 567 195 3.7 25.0 269 Engine and finish leave it well behind rival European estates.
1.5 Ecoboost 150 148 121 9.7 44.8 145 1.6 CRDi 115 113 114 11.4 64.2 115 LxWxH 4855x1860x1465 Kerb weight 1620kg
1.5 Ecoboost 176 AWD 174 124 10.1 37.7 173 E-Pace 5dr SUV £28,930–£48,900 AAAAC 1.7 CRDi 139 124 9.8-10.7 61.4-64.2 113-120
1.5 TDCi 120 118 106-108 12.4-12.7 58.9-64.2 115-124 Kona 5dr hatch £16,450–£26,245 AAAAC Jaguar’s second SUV looks enticing, but can it make an impact like 2.0 GDi PHEV 202 119 9.1 201.8 33
1.5 TDCi 150 148 119-121 9.9-10.1 54.3-60.1 122-135 Hyundai’s first crossover is the perfect blend of practicality, value the F-Pace’s? LxWxH 4411x1984x1649 Kerb weight 1775kg
1.5 TDCi 150 AWD 148 118 10.9 54.3 134 and style LxWxH 4165x1800x1550 Kerb weight 1233kg 2.0 D150 148 124 9.5 60.1 124 Stinger 4dr saloon £32,025–£40,535 AAABC
1.5 TDCi 180 AWD 177 124-126 9.2-10.0 54.3 134-135 1.0 T-GDi 120 2WD 118 112 12.0 52.3-54.3 117-125 2.0 D150 AWD 148 120 9.9-10.1 50.4-54.3 137-147 Sleek coupé-shaped saloon has the appeal and dynamics to rival
1.6 T-GDi 177PS 4WD 175 127 7.9 42.2 153 2.0 D180 AWD 177 127-128 8.7-9.4 50.4-54.3 137-147 Europe’s best LxWxH 4830x1870x1400 Kerb weight 1717kg
Edge 5dr SUV £35,510–£43,025 AAABC 2.0 D240 AWD 236 139 7.0 45.6 162 2.0 T-GDi 244 149 5.8 35.8 181
Mid-sized, US-developed SUV joins Ford’s fleet to take on Europe’s Tucson 5dr SUV £21,845–£34,945 AAABC 2.0 P200 AWD 198 134 7.7 34.4 186 3.3 V6 T-GDi 365 168 4.7 28.5 225
big SUVs. LxWxH 4808x1928x1692 Kerb weight 1912kg Classy, roomy cabin and predictable handling. A very competitive 2.0 P250 AWD 245 143 6.6 36.7 174 2.2 CRDi 197 143 7.3 48.7 154
2.0 TDCi Duratorq 180 177 124 9.9 47.9-48.7 149-152 SUV. LxWxH 4475x1850x1650 Kerb weight 1379kg 2.0 P300 AWD 295 151 5.9 35.3 181
2.0 TDCi Bi-turbo 210 207 131 9.4 47.9-48.7 149-152 1.6 GDi 132PS 130 113 11.5 44.8 147 Venga 5dr hatch £12,960–£19,575 AAACC
1.6 T-GDI 177PS 175 125 9.1 38 165 F-Pace 5dr SUV £36,520–£74,835 AAAAC A versatile interior, but firm ride and high price disappoint.
GT 2dr coupé £420,000 AAAAC 1.6 CRDi 115PS 113 109 13.7 61 119 Credible first SUV effort is as refined and dynamic as a Jaguar LxWxH 4075x1765x1600 Kerb weight 1253kg
The GT is back as a race car for the road. Compelling if not perfect. 1.6 CRDi 136PS 134 114-116 10.6-12.0 47.1-58.9 127-156 should be. LxWxH 4746x2070x1667 Kerb weight 1690kg 1.4 89 104 12.4 50.4 130
LxWxH 4808x1928x1692 Kerb weight 1912kg 2.0 CRDi 185PS 182 125 9.5-9.9 43.5-47.9 154-170 2.0d 163 160 121 10.2 57.7 129 1.6 123 111-115 10.4-11.1 43.4-47.9 139-150
3.5 V6 Ecoboost 650 216 3.0 NA NA 2.0 20d 180 177 129 8.5 55.4 134 1.4 CRDi 89 103 13.7 64.2 115
Santa Fe 5dr SUV £33,425–£39,785 AAABC 2.0 20d 180 AWD 177 129 8.7 53.3-54.3 134-139 1.6 CRDi 114 113 11.0 64.2 115
G I N E T TA Another big Korean SUV with lots of space for not a lot of cash. 2.0 25d 240 AWD 236 135 7.2 48.7 153
G40 Club Car 2dr coupé £35,000 (+champ pack) AAABC Slick and comfy. LxWxH 4700x1880x1675 Kerb weight 1939kg 3.0 V6 30d 300 AWD 295 150 6.2 47.1 159 Carens 5dr MPV £19,505–£28,445 AAABC
A balanced, affordable and fine-looking track-day car. Some of the 2.2 CRDi Blue Drive 200 197 126 9.0-9.6 42.8-47.1 159-174 2.0 25t 250 AWD 246 135 6.8 38.2 170 Nicely up to scratch without feeling cheap or austere, but no class
finish isn’t quite up to snuff. LxWxH NA Kerb weight 840kg 2.0 30t 300 AWD 295 145 6.0 37.0 174 leader. LxWxH 4525x1805x1605 Kerb weight 1483kg
1.8 Zetec 135 125 NA NA NA INFINITI 5.0 V8 SVR 550 AWD 548 176 4.1 23.7 272 1.6 GDi 133 115 10.9 45.6 143
Q30 5dr hatch £20,600–£36,435 AAABC 1.7 CRDi 114 114 110 12.7 62.8-67.3 109-118
H O N DA Infiniti’s first hatch uses the A-Class blueprint. Great to look at, not I-Pace 5dr SUV £63,495–£81,495 AAAAB 1.7 CRDi 139 139 117-120 10.0-10.9 58.9 127
Jazz 5dr hatch £14,240–£18,340 AAAAC so good to drive. LxWxH 4425x1805x1495 Kerb weight 1407kg Fast, refined and the first of its kind from a European
Not the most compact or vivacious but has decent handling and is 1.6t 122 120 124 9.4 49.6 133 manufacturer. LxWxH 4682x1895x1558 Kerb weight 2133kg Niro 5dr SUV £23,490–£30,845 AAABC
cleverly packaged.LxWxH 3995x1694x1550 Kerb weight 1066kg 1.6t 156 153 134 8.9 48.7 134 EV400 398 124 4.5 N/A 0 Kia’s first full hybrid is a solid attempt, but it lacks the refinement
1.3 DOHC 99 113-118 11.2-12.3 55.4-61.4 106-120 2.0t 211 208 146 7.2 45.6 143 of better rivals. LxWxH 4355x1805x1545 Kerb weight 1500kg
1.5 DOHC 128 113-118 8.7-10.1 47.9-52.3 124-133 2.0t 211 AWD 208 143 7.3 42.2 156 J E E P 1.6 GDi Hybrid 139 101 11.1 74.3 88
1.5d 109 107 118 11.9-12.0 65.7-72.4 103-111 Compass 5dr SUV £23,355–£34,925 AAACC 1.6 GDi Hybrid PHEV 139 107 10.4 217.3 29
Civic 5dr hatch £18,895–£33,525 AAAAC 2.2d 170 167 137 8.3 64.2 115 Wants to be a catch-all crossover, but is beaten by more road-
A fresh look while remaining practical, refined and upmarket. Lacks 2.2d 170 AWD 167 134 8.5 57.6 127 focused rivals. LxWxH 4394x2033x1629 Kerb weight 1430kg Stonic 5dr SUV £16,500–£20,720 AAABC
some dynamism. LxWxH 4518x1799x1434 Kerb weight 1275kg 1.4 Multiair II 140 138 119 9.9 45.6 143 Kia’s first crossover is striking and reasonably good considering
1.0 VTEC Turbo 126PS 124 125-126 10.2-11.2 55.4-60.1 106-117 QX30 5dr hatch £28,590–£34,440 AAABC 1.4 Multiair II 170 4WD 167 124 9.5 40.9 160 the value. LxWxH 4140x1760x1520 Kerb weight 1160kg
1.5 VTEC Turbo 182PS 179 125-136 8.2-8.5 46.3-48.7 133-139 Q30 with a more rugged look, but doesn’t improve on the standard 1.6d MultiJet II 120 118 115 11 64.2 117 1.4 MPI 98 107 12.2 51.4 125
1.6 i-DTEC 120PS 118 125 10.1 80.7 93 car. LxWxH 4425x1815x1530 Kerb weight 1542kg 2.0d MultiJet II 140 4WD 138 118 10.1 54.3 138 1.0 T-GDi 118 115 9.9 56.5 115
2.0 VTEC Turbo Type R 315 169 5.8 36.7 176 2.2d 170 AWD 167 134 8.5 52.3 143 2.0d MultiJet II 170 4WD 167 122 9.5 49.6 148 1.6 CRDI 108 112 10.9 67.3 109
HR-V 5dr SUV £19,555–£21,115 AAABC Q50 4dr saloon £29,860–£48,820 AAACC Renegade 5dr SUV £18,500–£29,920 AAABC Sportage 5dr SUV £19,200–£32,755 AAABC
Cleverly packaged and comfortable. Bland performance and Credible compact saloon competitor with some novel touches. Middling compact crossover with chunky looks but no obvious Good ride, handling and usability. Looks good and is decent value.
forgettable, though. LxWxH 4294x1772x1605 Kerb weight 1241kg LxWxH 4790x1820x1445 Kerb weight 1676kg charm. LxWxH 4236x1805x1667 Kerb weight 1346kg LxWxH 4480x1855x1635 Kerb weight 1454kg
1.5 i-VTEC 128 116-119 10.2-11.4 49.6-52.3 125-134
2.2d 170 167 143-144 8.7-8.9 62.8-65.7 114-119 1.6 E-torQ 110 108 110 11.8 47.1 141 1.6 GDi 130 113 11.1 42.2-44.8 147-156
1.6 i-DTEC 118 119 10.0-10.5 68.9-70.6 104-108
2.0t 211 208 152 7.2 44.8 146 1.4 Multiair II 140 138 112 10.9-11.0 47.1-47.9 137-140 1.6 T-GDi 174 125-126 8.8-9.2 37.2-37.7 175-177
3.0t V6 405 399 155 5.1 31 206 1.4 Multiair II 170 4WD 167 122 8.8 40.9 160 1.7 CRDi 114 114 109 11.1 61.4 119
CR-V 5dr SUV £24,610–£36,165 AAAAC 3.5 V6 Hybrid 364 359 155 5.1 45.6 144 1.6d MultiJet II 120 118 111 10.2 64.2 115 1.7 CRDi 139 139 115 11.1 57.6 129
Tardis-like SUV stalwart has lots of space for five and a big boot. 3.5 V6 Hybrid 364 AWD 359 155 5.4 41.5 159 2.0d MultiJet II 140 4WD 138 113 9.5-10.2 48.7-55.4 134-150 2.0 CRDi 134 134 114 10.1-11.6 47.9-54.3 139-154
LxWxH 4605x1820x1685 Kerb weight 1515kg 2.0d MultiJet II 170 4WD 167 122 8.9 47.9 155 2.0 CRDi 182 182 125 9.2 44.8-47.9 154-166
1.6 i-DTEC 118 113-125 9.6-11.2 53.3-64.2 115-139 Q60 2dr coupé £34,300–£47,275 AACCC
2.0 i-VTEC 152 113-118 10.0-12.3 36.7-39.2 168-179 Good-looking coupé that is half-baked in most places compared Cherokee 5dr SUV £34,715–£42,400 AABCC Sorento 5dr SUV £30,225–£42,925 AAAAC
with its rivals. LxWxH 2850x2052x1390 Kerb weight 1722kg Hamstrung by poor UK specification. Uninspiring but practical and Kia moves upmarket with a smart, well-priced and nicely appointed
NSX 2dr coupé £144,755 AAAAB 2.0t 211PS 208 146 7.3 41.5 156 roomy. LxWxH 4624x1859x1670 Kerb weight 1738kg seven-seater. LxWxH 4780x1890x1685 Kerb weight 1932kg
Honda’s supercar given a modern reboot, and it’s some piece of 3.0t V6 405 2.0d MultiJet 140 FWD 138 116 399
10.9 53.3 155
139 5.0 30.1 210 2.2 CRDi 197 127 9.0-9.6 42.8-49.6 149-170
engineering. LxWxH 4487x1939x1204 Kerb weight 1725kg 2.0d MultiJet 140 4WD 138 117 12.0 50.4 147
3.5 V6 hybrid 492 191 2.9 28.2 228 Q70 4dr saloon £34,260–£48,105 AAACC 2.2d MultiJet 185 4WD 182 127 8.8 50.4 149 KTM
Big Infiniti is spacious but has limited practicality. Daimler diesel is 2.2d MultiJet 200 4WD 197 126 8.5-8.7 46.3-50.4 149-159 X-Bow 0dr open £57,345–£70,717 AAAAC
HYU N DAI coarse and slow. LxWxH 4980x1845x1493 Kerb weight 1826kg 3.2 V6 270 4WD 268 112 8.4 29.4 223 Eccentric looks and sharp handling but expensive.
i10 5dr hatch £9795–£14,325 AAAAC 2.2d 170 167 137 8.9 57.6-58.9 124-128 LxWxH 3738x1915x1202 Kerb weight 847kg
Prioritises maturity over fun, resulting in a car that is practical and 3.7 V6 320 315 155 6.2 26.2 249 Grand Cherokee 5dr SUV £49,880 AAABC 2.0 R 290 143 3.9 34.0 189
well-priced. LxWxH 3665x1660x1500 Kerb weight 933kg 3.5 V6 Hybrid 364 359 155 5.3 45.6 145 The best Jeep on sale by some margin. Comfortable and well- 2.0 GT 280 143 4.1 34.0 189
1.0 DOHC 64 96-97 14.7-14.9 60.1-70.6 93-108 equipped. LxWxH 4828x1943x1792 Kerb weight 2266kg
1.2 DOHC 84 103-109 12.1-13.8 47.9-57.6 114-139 QX70 5dr SUV £45,720–£57,220 AAACC 3.0 MultiJet 250 4WD 247 126 8.2 40.4 184 LAMBORGHINI
A big, powerful SUV but with none of the finesse of the BMW X5 or Huracán 2dr coupé £162,900–£215,500
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i20 5dr hatch £13,995–£18,645 AAAAC Land Rovers. LxWxH 4865x1640x1680 Kerb weight 2012kg Wrangler 2dr/4dr SUV £37,965–£42,080 AABCC Junior Lambo mixes usability and drama skilfully. Performante is
Combines decent performance with good practicality and running 3.7 V6 320 315 145 6.8 22.4-23.4 282-292 Heavy-duty off-roader lacks on-road manners. the most rounded. LxWxH 4459x1924x1165 Kerb weight 1389kg
costs. LxWxH 4035x1734x1474 Kerb weight 980kg 5.0 V8 390 384 149 5.8 20.9 316 LxWxH 4223x1873x1840 Kerb weight 1827kg 5.2 V10 580-2 562 198-199 3.4-3.6 17.0-19.6 278-283
1.0 T-GDI 100 98 113-117 10.8-11.4 55.3-58.9 109-117 2.8 CRD 197 107 10.6-10.7 31.4-32.1 231-235 5.2 V10 610-4 593 201 3.2-3.4 16.0-17.0 280-285
1.0 T-GDI 120 118 118 10.2 54.3-56.5 114-119 JAG UAR 3.6 V6 280 112 8.1-8.9 23.7-25.0 273-276 5.2 V10 Performante 621 201 2.9 20.6 314
1.2 MPI 75 74 99 13.6 48.7-50.4 129-132 XE 4dr saloon £31,505–£45,640 AAAAB
1.2 MPI 84 83 106 Tops the pile thanks to outstanding driver appeal. Poised and
12.8 48.7-53.3 121-132 KIA Aventador 2dr coupé £278,000 AAAAC
engaging but refined. LxWxH 4672x1967x1416 Kerb weight 1450kg Picanto 5dr hatch £9720–£14,720 AAACC Big, hairy V12 has astonishing visuals and performance. Handling
i30 5dr hatch £17,000–£27,440 AAABC 2.0d 163 160 132 8.2-8.4 68.9-75.0 99-106 Nice drive and cabin, but now overshadowed by rivals. could be sweeter. LxWxH 4797x2030x1136 Kerb weight 1575kg
As good as we’ve come to expect from Hyundai, but not one inch 2.0 20d 180 177 140 7.8 67.3 109-111 LxWxH 3595x1406x1485 Kerb weight 935kg 6.5 V12 S 718 217 2.9 16.7 394
better. LxWxH 4340x1795x1455 Kerb weight 1194kg 2.0 20d 180 AWD 177 140 7.9 60.6 123 1.0 MPi 66 100 13.8 64.2 101
1.0 T-GDi 120 118 118 11.1 56.5 115 2.0 25d 240 AWD 236 155 6.1 54.4 137 1.0 T-GDi 99 112 10.1 62.7 120 Urus 2dr coupé £159,925 AAAAC
1.4 T-GDi 140 138 127-130 8.9-9.2 51.4-52.3 124-125 2.0 20t 200 197 148 7.1 45.1 144 1.25 MPi 83 100-107 11.6-13.2 52.3-61.4 106-124 Lambo’s second SUV is more alluring and aims to use the V8’s
1.6 CRDi 110 108 118 11.0-11.2 68.9-74.3 99-109 2.0 25t 250 246 155 6.3 45.1 144 power better. LxWxH 5112x2016x1638 Kerb weight 2200kg
2.0 T-GDi 250 N 247 155 6.4 40.4 159 2.0 30t 300 AWD 295 155 5.5 41.5 157 Rio 5dr hatch £12,220–£18,010 AAABC 4.0 V8 631 189 3.6 22.2 290
2.0 T-GDi 275 N Performance 272 155 6.1 39.8 Looks great and is well-priced, but nowhere near its European
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XF 4dr saloon £33,835–£52,010 AAAAB rivals. LxWxH 4065x1725x1445 Kerb weight 1155kg L AN D ROVE R
i30 Tourer 5dr estate £17,500–£25,830 AAABC Outstandingly broad-batted dynamically, plus a pleasant cabin. 1.0 T-GDi 99 99 115 10.3 63 114-115 Range Rover Evoque 5dr SUV £31,505–£49,815 AAAAC
Another solid car. Good value and practical but lacks excitement. LxWxH 4954x1987x1457 Kerb weight 1545kg 1.0 T-GDi 118 118 118 9.8 60.1 117-124 Dripping with desirability; poised and capable on- and off-road.
LxWxH 4585x1795x1465 Kerb weight 1245kg 2.0 163 160 132 8.7 68.9-70.6 104-109 1.25 MPi 83 107 12.5 58.8 109 LxWxH 4370x1985x1635 Kerb weight 1679kg
1.0 T-GDi 120 118 117 11.4 54.3 120 2.0 20d 180 177 136 8.0-8.1 65.7 114 1.4 MPi 98 103-108 11.8-13.4 46.3-56.5 114-140 2.0 eD4 145 113 10.6 65.7 113
1.4 T-GDi 140 138 126-129 9.2-9.5 51.4 125-129 2.0 20d 180 AWD 177 136 8.4 57.7 129 2.0 TD4 174 121-124 8.5-9.5 55.4-58.9 125-134
1.6 CRDi 110 108 117 11.3 74.3 99 2.0 25d 240 AWD 236 153 6.5 51.4 144 Cee’d 5dr hatch £15,375–£24,575 AAABC 2.0 Si4 240 234 135 6.9 38.7 165
1.6 CRDi 136 134 123 10.9 65.7 112 3.0 V6 30d 300 295 155 6.2 51.4 144 Another looker from Peter Schreyer, but dynamically forgettable.
2.0 25t 250 246 152 6.6 41.5 154 LxWxH 4065x1725x1445 Kerb weight 1254kg Range Rover Evoque Convertible
2.0 30t 300 AWD 295 155 5.8
1.4 98 40.0
114 12.3 47.1 163138 2dr SUV £46,450–£53,135 AAABC
1.6 GDi 133 118 9.8 52.3 124 Loses its roof but retains its ability to stray from the asphalt.
XF Sportbrake 5dr estate £36,545–£54,010 AAAAB 1.0 T-GDi 118 118 10.7 57.6 115 LxWxH 4370x1980x1609 Kerb weight 2037kg
Superb XF is now available in the more practical Sportbrake form. 1.6 T-GDi 201 143 7.3 38.2 170 2.0 TD4 174 121 9.7 49.6 149
It’s a win-win. LxWxH 4954x1987x1496 Kerb weight 1660kg 1.6 CRDi 134 117-124 9.5-10.2 72.4-78.5 94-103
2.0 163 160 136 9.3-9.4 62.8 118-119 Range Rover Velar 5dr SUV £44,735–£68,405 AAAAC
2.0 20d 180 177 138 8.8 61.4 120 Cee’d Sportswagon 5dr estate £18,550–£25,910 AAABC Dubbed the most car-like Landie ever and it doesn’t disappoint.
2.0 20d 180 AWD 177 136 8.9 56.5 132 Slightly bigger than the hatch but equally forgettable. Expensive. LxWxH 4803x2032x1665 Kerb weight 1829kg
2.0 25d 240 AWD 236 150 6.7 48.7 153 LxWxH 4505x1780x1485 Kerb weight 1305kg 2.0 D180 174 125 8.9 52.5 142
3.0 V6 30d 300 295 155 6.6 49.6 149 1.0 T-GDi 118 116 11.0 54.3 102-109 2.0 D240 234 135 7.3 48.7 154
2.0 25t 250 246 150 7.1 41.5 155 1.6 CRDi 134 121-122 10.1-10.5 67.3-72.4 120 3.0 V6 D275 271 135 6.7 42.8 175
2.0 30t 300 295 155 6.1 36.2 178 3.0 V6 D300 292 150 6.5 44.1 167

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2.0 P250 243 135 6.7 37.2 173 1.6 A180 119 118 8.6-8.9 51.4-54.3 121-131 2.0 E220d 4Matic 192 145 7.9 52.4 142
2.0 P300 292 145 6.0 36.2 178 1.6 A200 152 139 7.8-8.1 49.6-52.3 126-132 3.0 V6 AMG E53 4Matic 429 155 4.5 31.8 204
2.0 A250 211 149 6.3 41.5-44.8 145-158 2.0 E300 237 155 6.6 39.2 167
Range Rover Sport 5dr SUV £64,085–£101,145 AAAAB 2.0 A250 4Matic 211 149 6.3 42.2 156
Bigger and better; a cut-price Range Rover rather than a jumped-up 2.0 A45 AMG 4Matic 370 155 4.2 40.9 162 S-Class 4dr saloon £72,890–£187,310 AAAAA
Discovery. LxWxH 4850x2073x1780 Kerb weight 2111kg 1.5 A180d 105 118 11.3 76.4-80.7 89-102 Mercedes has given the S-Class a refresh and an added boost of
2.0 Si4 296 125 7.0 29.4 218 2.1 A200d 132 130 8.8-9.3 68.9 99-111 tech. LxWxH 5141x1905x1498 Kerb weight 1970kg
2.0 P400e PHEV 398 137 6.3 101.0 64 2.1 A220d 171 139 7.5 68.9 107
3.0 V6 S350d 277 155 6.0 52.3 139
3.0 SDV6 297 140 6.8 40.4 185 2.1 A220d 4Matic 171 137 7.5 58.9 124
4.0 V8 AMG S63 594 155 4.3 32.1 199
4.4 SDV8 330 140 6.5 33.6 219 6.0 V12 AMG S65 611 155 4.2 23.7 279
5.0 V8 495 155 5.0 22.1 298 B-Class 5dr hatch £22,320–£31,390 AAABC 6.0 V12 S650 Maybach 611 155 4.7 22.2 289
5.0 V8 SVR 535 162 4.5 22.1 298 A slightly odd prospect, but practical and classy nonetheless.
LxWxH 4393x1786x1557 Kerb weight 1395kg S-Class Coupé 2dr coupé £102,200–£189,685 AAAAC
Range Rover 5dr SUV £81,900–£177,735 AAAAB GranCabrio 2dr open £106,285–£114,330 AAACC 1.6 B180 119 124 8.7-9.0 50.4-51.4 127-132 More tech and cleaner engines make the opulent luxury tourer
Wherever you are, the Rangie envelops you in a lavish, invincible Fantastic looks and soundtrack but an average chassis overall. 1.6 B200 152 137 7.9-8.2 49.6-51.4 127-132 more appealing. LxWxH 5027x1912x1414 Kerb weight 2065kg
sense of occasion. LxWxH 4999x2220x1835 Kerb weight 2249kg LxWxH 4971x1945x1461 Kerb weight 1973kg 2.1 B200d 132 130 8.9-9.4 67.3-70.6 104-112 4.0 V8 S560 455 155 4.6 34.0 188
2.0 P400e PHEV 398 137 6.4 101 64 4.7 V8 453 177-179 4.9-5.0 19.4 337 2.1 B220d 171 139 7.6 67.3 108 4.0 V8 AMG S63 594 155 4.2 31.7 203
3.0 SDV6 275 271 130 7.4 37.2 200 2.1 B220d 4Matic 171 137 7.9 56.5 130 6.0 V12 AMG S65 611 155 4.1 23.7 279
4.4 SDV8 339 330 135 7.0 30.4 245 Quattroporte 4dr saloon £74,265–£118,585 AAACC
5.0 V8 525 518 155 5.1 21.2 304 Now a full-sized executive limo, with some added flair. Off the pace C-Class 4dr saloon £29,040–£69,165 AAAAC S-Class Cabriolet 2dr open £116,470–£197,580 AAAAC
5.0 V8 565 557 155 5.1 20.9 307 in several key areas. LxWxH 5264x1948x1481 Kerb weight 1860kg Merc ramps up the richness, but the engines and dynamics aren’t As above but with the added allure of a retractable fabric roof.
3.0d V6 271 155 6.4 35.8 163 refined enough. LxWxH 4686x1810x1442 Kerb weight 1450kg LxWxH 5027x1912x1420 Kerb weight 2150kg
Discovery Sport 5dr SUV £30,145–£50,665 AAAAB 3.0 V6 339 167 5.1 31.0 212 2.0 C200 178 147 7.2-7.5 52.3-53.3 123-137 4.0 V8 S560 455 155 4.6 31.4 204
Seven seats, at home on-road and off-road, plus new-found 3.0 V6 S 424 179 5.1 29.4 223 2.0 C200 4Matic 178 145 7.4 41.5 153-162 4.0 V8 AMG S63 594 155 4.2 28.8 225
desirability. LxWxH 4599x2069x1724 Kerb weight 1732kg 3.0 V6 S Q4 424 179 4.8 29.1 226 2.0 C350e 271 155 5.9 134.5 48-54 6.0 V12 AMG S65 611 155 4.1 23.5 272
2.0 eD4 145 112 10.0 60.1 123 3.8 V8 GTS 522 190 4.7 26.4 250 3.0 V6 AMG C43 4Matic 356 155 4.7 35.3 183
2.0 TD4 E-Capability 145 112 11.0 57.7 129 4.0 V8 AMG C63 462 155 4.1 34.5 192 CLA Coupé 4dr saloon £25,865–£44,530 AAABC
2.0 TD4 174 117 8.4-9.4 53.3 139 Levante 4dr SUV £58,315–£72,525 AAACC 4.0 V8 AMG C63 S 495 155 4.0 34.5 192 Still suffers from divisive styling, although it adds further appeal to
2.0 SD4 234 127 7.1 44.1 169 Italian flair and good looks in abundance, but diesel not as 1.6 C200d 132 134-135 9.7-10.2 65.7-72.4 101-119 the A-Class. LxWxH 4640x1777x1432 Kerb weight 1395kg
2.0 Si4 240 234 124 7.1 35.3 182 sonorous as petrols. LxWxH 5003x1968x1679 Kerb weight 2109kg 2.1 C220d 165 145-146 7.5-7.7 64.2-70.6 103-124 1.6 CLA180 119 130 8.7-9.0 51.4-52.3 124-128
2.0 Si 290 281 135 6.5 33.6 190 3.0d V6 271 143 6.9 39.2 189 2.1 C220d 4Matic 165 143 7.5 61.4 122-132 1.6 CLA200 154 143 8.2 44.2 147
3.0 V6 339 156 6.0 26.4 249 2.1 C250d 198 153 6.6 64.2 112-124 2.0 CLA220 4Matic 181 149 7.1 38.2 169
Discovery 5dr SUV £47,405–£70,405 AAAAB 3.0 V6 S 424 164 5.2 25.9 253 2.1 C250d 4Matic 198 150 6.8 61.4 122-132 2.0 CLA45 AMG 4Matic 370 155 4.2 40.9 162
The country bumpkin given elocution lessons without losing its 2.1 C300h 198 152 6.4 78.5 94-103 2.1 CLA220d 171 144 7.7 67.3 106
rugged capabilities. LxWxH 4970x2073x1888 Kerb weight 2115kg MAZDA 2.1 CLA220d 4Matic 171 143 7.7 58.9 123
2.0 SD4 234 121 8.0 43.5 171 2 5dr hatch £13,595–£17,395 AAAAC C-Class Estate 5dr estate £30,800–£70,365 AAAAC
3.0 V6 Td6 251 130 7.7 39.2 189 Grown-up, well-made and drives with charm and vigour; engines Decent practicality and fantastic interior. It’s a shame that it’s only CLA Shooting Brake 5dr estate £26,715–£45,380 AAABC
2.0 Si4 295 125 7.3 29.4 222 aren’t brilliant. LxWxH 4060x1695x1495 Kerb weight 1075kg ordinary to drive. LxWxH 4702x1810x1457 Kerb weight 1495kg The most practical of the A-Class range, but it suffers for its
3.0 V6 Si6 330 130 6.9 26.0 254 1.5 Skyactiv-G 75 74 106 12.1 60.1 111 2.0 C200 178 145-146 7.5-7.7 49.6-51.4 128-139 challenging styling. LxWxH 4640x1777x1435 Kerb weight 1430kg
2.0 C200 4Matic 1.5 Skyactiv-G 90
178 145 7.3 88 110-114 9.4-12.0 58.9-62.8 111-118 40.9 155-165 1.6 CLA180 119 130 8.8-9.1 48.7-50.4 130-134
LEXUS 2.0 C350e 1.5 Skyactiv-G 115
271 153 6.2 113 124 8.7 56.5 127 134.5 49-55 1.6 CLA200 154 140 8.5 42.9 150
CT 5dr hatch £23,520–£31,245 AAAAC 3.0 V6 AMG C43 4Matic 356 155 4.7 34.9 185 2.0 CLA220 4Matic 181 146 7.2 38.2 168
Hybrid-only hatch has a pokey cabin and mismatched character 3 5dr hatch £19,195–£24,995 AAAAC 4.0 V8 AMG C63 462 155 4.2 33.6 196 2.0 CLA45 AMG 4Matic 370 155 4.3 40.9 162
traits. LxWxH 4350x1765x1445 Kerb weight 1465kg Pleasing dynamism teamed with good practicality and punchy 4.0 V8 AMG C63 S 495 155 4.1 33.6 195 2.1 CLA220d 171 142 7.8 67.3 108
1.8 VVT-i CT200h 134 112 10.3 68.9-78.5 82-94 diesel engines. LxWxH 4060x1695x1495 Kerb weight 1351kg 1.6 C200d 132 132-133 10.1-10.6 65.7 109-124 2.1 CLA220d 4Matic 171 140 7.8 58.9 126
2.0 Skyactiv-G 120 118 121 8.9 55.4 119 2.1 C220d 165 142-143 7.6-7.9 64.2-67.3 106-127
IS 4dr saloon £32,900–£42,395 AAABC 2.0 Skyactiv-G 165 162 130 8.2 48.7 135 2.1 C220d 4Matic 165 143 7.5 60.1 124-134 CLS Coupé 4dr saloon £56,095–£72,095 AAAAC
Sleek compact executive car is well-made and interesting but still 1.5 Skyactiv-D 105 103 115 11.0 74.3 99 2.1 C300d 198 148 6.7 74.3 99-106 Retains the sleek coupé style and has more tech – without losing
a left-field choice. LxWxH 4680x1810x1430 Kerb weight 1620kg 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150 148 130 8.1 68.9 107-127 its allure. LxWxH 4996x1896x1436 Kerb weight 1935kg
2.5 VVT-i IS300h 220 125 8.3 60.1-67.3 97-107 C-Class Coupé 2dr coupé £36,700–£70,425 AAAAC 3.0 CLS350d 4Matic 277 155 5.7 48.7 156
3 Fastback 4dr saloon £20,595–£21,495 AAAAC Nice balance of style, usability and driver reward. 3.0 CLS400d 4Matic 330 155 5.0 47.9 156
GS 4dr saloon £36,125–£73,375 AAABC Refined and dynamically satisfying in a saloon bodystyle. LxWxH 4696x1810x1405 Kerb weight 1505kg 3.0 CLS450 4Matic 356 155 4.8 36.2 184
Engine range limits its appeal, but refinement and cabin quality LxWxH 4060x1695x1495 Kerb weight 1345kg 2.0 C200 178 146-147 7.3-7.7 48.7-53.3 123-134 3.0 V6 AMG CLS 53 429 155 4.5 32.5 200
make amends. LxWxH 4880x1840x1455 Kerb weight 1730kg 2.0 Skyactiv-G 120 118 123 8.8 55.4 119 2.0 C300 237 155 6.0 44.8 143-148
2.5 VVT-i GS300h 220 118 9.2 56.5-64.2 104-115 3.0 V6 AMG C43 4Matic 356 155 4.7 35.3 183 SLC 2dr open £31,524–£46,530 AAABC
3.5 V6 VVT-i GS450h 340 156 5.9 45.6-46.3 141-145 6 4dr saloon £23,195–£32,685 AAABC 4.0 V8 AMG C63 462 155 4.0 32.8 200 Another small convertible exhibiting all the charm that a Mercedes
5.0 V8 GS F 470 167 4.6 25.2 260 A compelling mix of size, economy and performance. Interior is a 4.0 V8 AMG C63 S 495 155 3.9 32.8 200 should. LxWxH 4143x1810x1301 Kerb weight 1435kg
let-down. LxWxH 4870x1840x1450 Kerb weight 1465kg 2.1 C220d 165 145 7.5-7.8 64.2-68.9 106-117 1.6 SLC180 152 139-140 7.9-8.1 48.7 132-133
LS 4dr saloon £72,595–£105,595 AAABC 2.0 Skyactiv-G 145 143 129 9.5 51.4 129 2.1 C220d 4Matic 165 143 7.6 61.4 122-127 2.0 SLC200 178 147-149 6.9-7.0 43.5-47.9 137-150
Luxury saloon gets more tech and opulence but is let down by its 2.0 Skyactiv-G 165 162 135 9.1 47.9 135 2.1 C300d 241 155 6.0 57.7 129 2.0 SLC300 237 155 5.8 47.1 138
hybrid powertrain. LxWxH 5235x1900x1460 Kerb weight 2270kg 2.5 Skyactiv-G 194 191 138 8.1 42.2 153 2.1 C300d 4Matic 241 155 6.0 54.4 137 3.0 V6 AMG SLC43 356 155 4.7 36.2 178
3.5 V6 VVT-i LS500h 348 155 5.4 43.5 147 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150 148 130 9.1 68.9 107
3.5 V6 VVT-i LS500h AWD 348 155 5.4 39.8 161 2.2 Skyactiv-D 184 181 140 7.9 58.6 126 C-Class Cabriolet 2dr open £40,519–£73,810 AAAAC SL 2dr open £75,440–£115,310 AAAAB
Take all the good bits about the coupé and add the ability to take Big, luxurious drop-top is classier than a royal stud farm. Few feel
RC 2dr coupé £39,140–£69,620 AAABC 6 Tourer 5dr estate £24,095–£33,585 AAABC the roof off. Bingo. LxWxH 4686x1810x1409 Kerb weight 1645kg more special. LxWxH 4631x1877x1315 Kerb weight 1735kg
An also-ran, but the V8 RC F packs plenty of character and handles Attractively styled but only average to drive. 2.0 C200 178 145-146 7.8-8.2 46.3-47.1 136-141 3.0 V6 SL400 356 155 4.9 36.7 175-179
well enough. LxWxH 4695x1840x1395 Kerb weight 1736kg LxWxH 4805x1840x1480 Kerb weight 1465kg 2.0 C300 237 155 6.4 42.2 155-155 4.7 V8 SL500 442 155 4.3 31.4 205-210
2.0 VVT-i RC200t 241 143 7.5 38.7 168 2.0 Skyactiv-G 145 143 129 9.5 51.4 129 3.0 V6 AMG C43 4Matic 356 155 4.8 33.6 194 5.5 V8 AMG SL63 568 155-186 4.1 28.8 234
2.5 VVT-I RC300h 220 118 8.6 56.5-57.6 113-116 2.0 Skyactiv-G 165 162 135 9.1 47.9 135 4.0 V8 AMG C63 462 155 4.2 31.7 208
5.0 V8 RC F 470 168 4.5 26.2 251 2.5 Skyactiv-G 194 191 138 8.1 42.2 153 4.0 V8 AMG C63 S 495 155 4.1 31.7 208 AMG GT 2dr coupé/open £99,245–£142,945 AAAAC
2.2 Skyactiv-D 150 148 130 9.1 68.9 107 2.1 C220d 165 144 8.2-8.3 61.4-62.8 136-138 Million-dollar looks and a railgun V8, but extremely firm chassis
LC 2dr coupé £76,595–£91,995 AAAAC 2.2 Skyactiv-D 184 181 140 7.9 58.6 126 2.1 C220d 4Matic 165 140 8.1 56.5 130-134 affects its usability. LxWxH 4544x1939x1287 Kerb weight 1615kg
Superb-looking coupé shows flickers of what made the LFA great. 4.0 V8 GT 462 188-189 4.0 30.1-30.4 216-219 2.1 C300d 241 155 6.3 54.4 138
LxWxH 4770x1920x1345 Kerb weight 1935kg CX-3 5dr SUV £18,695–£24,095 4.0 V8 GT S 507 193 3.8 AAAAC
30.1 219
5.0 V8 LC500 470 168 4.4 24.4-24.6 263-267 Another supermini SUV with a sporting bent. Quite pricey but nicely E-Class 4dr saloon £36,645–£107,620 AAAAC 4.0 V8 GT C 541 196-197 3.7 24.8-25.0 259
3.5 V6 LC500h 354 155 4.7 43.5-44.1 145-148 appointed. LxWxH 4275x1765x1535 Kerb weight 1230kg A wee bit pricey, and less sporting than its rivals, but still comfy 4.0 V8 GT R 568 198 3.6 24.8 259
2.0 Skyactiv-G 120 118 119 9.0 47.9 136-137 and luxurious. LxWxH 4940x1852x1452 Kerb weight 1680kg
NX 5dr SUV £34,940–£44,440 AAACC 2.0 Skyactiv-G 150 148 124 8.7 44.1 150 2.0 E220d 189 149 7.3 72.4 102-112 GLA 5dr SUV £23,875–£45,755 AAABC
Some good ideas, but dramatically off the pace to drive. 1.5 Skyactiv-D 105 103 110 10.1 70.6 105-136 2.0 E220d 4Matic 189 149 7.5 62.8 117-129 Not the most practical crossover but good looking and very decent
LxWxH 4630x1845x1645 Kerb weight 1905kg 3.0 V6 E400d 4Matic 335 155 4.9 47.1 157 to drive. LxWxH 4417x1804x1494 Kerb weight 1395kg
2.5 VVT-I NX300h 4WD 194 112 9.2 54.3-56.5 116-121 CX-5 5dr SUV £24,095–£31,795 AAAAC 3.0 V6 AMG E53 4Matic+ 429 155 4.5 32.5 200 1.6 GLA200 152 134 8.1-8.4 48.7-50.4 131-138
Offers powerful diesel engines and strong performance, plus a 4.0 V8 AMG E63 4Matic+ 555 155 3.5 31.0 207 2.0 GLA250 4Matic 204 143 6.6 43.5 155
RX 5dr SUV £48,690–£59,645 AAABC welcoming interior. LxWxH 4550x1840x1675 Kerb weight 1575kg 4.0 V8 AMG E63 S 4Matic+ 594 155 3.4 31.0 207 2.0 GLA45 AMG 4Matic 370 155 4.4 38.2 172
Low flexibility, but hybrid option makes a degree of economic 2.0 Skyactiv-G 165 162 125 10.4 44.1 149 2.1 GLA200d 4Matic 132 127 9.1-9.5 67.3 108-115
sense. LxWxH 4890x1895x1690 Kerb weight 2100kg 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150 148 112-127 9.4-10.3 48.7-56.5 132-152 E-Class Estate 5dr estate £38,070–£109,620 AAAAC 2.1 GLA200d 4Matic 132 124 9.1 58.9 127-130
2.0 RX200t 234 124 9.2-9.5 34.9-36.2 181-189 2.2 Skyactiv-D 175 172 128-129 9.0-9.5 48.7-52.3 142-152 Far more practical than its rivals, but pricier and less sporty than 2.1 GLA220d 4Matic 171 135 7.7 58.9 127-130
3.5 V6 RX450h 308 124 7.7 51.4-54.3 120-127 those closest to it. LxWxH 4933x1852x1475 Kerb weight 1780kg
MX-5 2dr open £18,995–£25,610 AAAAA 2.0 E220d 189 146 7.7 67.3 109-120 GLC 5dr SUV £35,995–£88,809 AAAAC
LOTUS Brilliantly packaged, priced and perfectly poised but more vibrant 2.0 E220d 4Matic 189 145 7.8 57.7 126-137 Not exactly exciting to drive, but does luxury and refinement
Elise 2dr open £37,450–£46,550 AAAAC than the original. LxWxH 3915x1735x1225 Kerb weight 1050kg 3.0 V6 E400d 4Matic 335 155 5.1 46.4 162 better than most. LxWxH 4656x1890x1639 Kerb weight 1735kg
A delicate, vivid and unfettered drive; if you want a daily driver, 1.5 Skyactiv-G 131PS 129 127 8.3 47.1 139 3.0 V6 AMG E53 4Matic+ 429 155 4.5 31.8 203 2.0 GLC 250 4Matic 208 138 7.3 37.7 172
shop elsewhere. LxWxH 3824x1719x1117 Kerb weight 830kg 2.0 Skyactiv-G 160 157 133 7.3 40.9 161 4.0 V8 AMG E63 4Matic+ 555 155 3.6 30.1 214 2.1 GLC 220d 4Matic 168 130 8.3 47.9 156
1.8 VVT-i 220 217 145 4.2 37.7 173 4.0 V8 AMG E63 S 4Matic+ 594 155 3.5 30.1 214 2.1 GLC 250d 4Matic 198 138 7.6 56.5 129
1.8 VVT-i 246 242 151 3.8 37.7 175 MX-5 RF 2dr open £22,495–£25,695 AAAAA 3.0 V6 AMG GLC43 4Matic 356 155 4.9 34.0 189
Remains perfectly poised and vibrant, even with a folding metal E-Class All-Terrain Edition 5dr estate £59,320 AAAAC 4.0 V8 AMG GLC63 4Matic 462 155 4.0 27.4 234
Exige 2dr coupé £56,850–£72,575 AAAAB roof. LxWxH 3915x1735x1230 Kerb weight 1090kg A rugged version of a practical estate, which is also lavishly 4.0 V8 AMG GLC63 S 4Matic 495 155 3.8 26.4 244
Sharp, uncompromising track car. Unforgiving on the road. 1.5 Skyactiv-G 131PS 129 126 8.6 46.3 142 appointed. LxWxH 4947x1861x1497 Kerb weight 2010kg
LxWxH 4084x1802x1129 Kerb weight 1125kg 2.0 Skyactiv-G 160 157 134 7.4 40.9 161-167 3.0 V6 E350d 4Matic 251 155 6.2 41.5 179 GLC Coupé 5dr SUV £40,820–£91,204 AAAAC
3.5 V6 VVT-i 350 345 162-170 3.8-3.9 28.0-30.1 219-235 A coupé-shaped SUV destined to be outrun by the X4 – unless
3.5 V6 VVT-i 380 374 170-178 3.6-3.7 27.2-29.1 225-242 M c L A R E N E-Class Coupé 2dr coupé £40,140–£62,835 AAAAC you’re in an AMG. LxWxH 4732x1890x1602 Kerb weight 1785kg
540C 2dr coupé £126,055 AAAAC Big, laid-back four-seat tourer. Borrows looks from the ravishing 2.0 GLC 200 4Matic 208 138 7.3 37.2 173
Evora 2dr coupé £76,225–£86,775 AAAAC The affordable end of McLaren’s spectrum isn’t any less enthralling S-Class Coupé. LxWxH 4846x1860x1431 Kerb weight 1685kg 2.1 GLC 220d 4Matic 168 130 8.3 46.4 161
Dynamically it puts nearly everything else in the shade. Shame to drive. LxWxH 4530x2095x1202 Kerb weight 1495kg 2.0 E220d 189 150 7.4 61.4 119 2.1 GLC 250d 4Matic 198 138 7.6 56.5 131-143
about the interior. LxWxH 4084x1802x1129 Kerb weight 1395kg 3.8 V8 562 204 3.2 26.6 249 2.0 E220d 4Matic 189 149 7.6 53.3 137 3.0 V6 AMG GLC43 4Matic 356 155 4.9 33.6 192
3.5 V6 VVT-i 400 394 174-186 4.2 29.1 225-230 3.0 V6 AMG E53 4Matic+ 429 155 4.4 32.2 203 4.0 V8 AMG GLC63 4Matic 462 155 4.0 27.4 234
3.5 V6 VVT-i 410 404 174-190 4.1-4.2 29.1 225-230 570S 2dr coupé/open £145,305-£164,750 AAAAA 2.0 E300 237 155 6.4 40.4 160 4.0 V8 AMG GLC63 S 4Matic 495 155 3.8 26.4 244
3.5 V6 VVT-i GT430 424 190 3.8 NA NA Blisteringly fast and exciting supercar-slayer with hugely appealing
handling. LxWxH 4530x2095x1202 Kerb weight 1344kg E-Class Cabriolet 2dr open £44,635–£67,330 AAAAC GLE 5dr SUV £57,905–£101,955 AAAAC
M A S E R AT I 3.8 V8 562 204 3.2 25.5-26.4 249-258 Refined and sophisticated four-seater in the same mould as the The ML replacement isn’t inspiring to drive but does come with a
Ghibli 4dr saloon £52,895–£65,055 AAACC S-Class Cabriolet. LxWxH 4846x1860x1429 Kerb weight 1780kg classy interior. LxWxH 4819x2141x1796 Kerb weight 2165kg
Maser’s compact exec has the allure but lacks power and is poorly 570GT 2dr coupé £154,000 AAAAA 2.0 E220d 192 147 7.7 57.7 126 3.0 V6 GLE350d 4Matic 251 140 7.1 42.8 192
finished in places. LxWxH 4971x1945x1461 Kerb weight 1810kg The 570GT retains the lusty, fast appeal of its sister car, even with 3.0 V6 AMG GLE43 4Matic 379 155 5.7 31.7 205
3.0d V6 271 155 6.3 47.8 158 added practicality. LxWxH 4530x2095x1201 Kerb weight 1495kg 5.5 V8 AMG GLE63 S 4Matic 568 155 4.2 23.9 276
3.0 V6 345 166 5.5 31.7 207 3.8 V8 562 204 3.4 26.6 249
3.0 V6 S 424 177 4.9 29.4 223 GLE Coupé 5dr SUV £64,380–£104,145 AAAAC
3.0 V6 S Q4 424 177 4.7 29.1 226 720S 2dr coupé £218,020 AAAAA Not the prettiest SUV you will ever see, but a decent option against
The start of an era for McLaren and what a way to begin it is. the BMW X6. LxWxH 4900x2129x1731 Kerb weight 2240kg
GranTurismo 2dr coupé £92,230-£107,865 AAACC LxWxH 4543x2059x1196 Kerb weight 1322kg 3.0 V6 GLE 350d 4Matic 251 140 7.0 39.2 187
Not short on richness or desirability and well capable of stirring 4.0 V8 710 212 2.9 26.4 249 3.0 V6 AMG GLE43 4Matic 379 155 5.7 30.0 215
the soul. LxWxH 5652x1948x1481 Kerb weight 1873kg 5.5 V8 AMG GLE63 S 4Matic 568 155 4.2 23.7 278
4.7 V8 453 185 4.8 19.7 331 MERCEDES-BENZ
A-Class 5dr hatch £21,970–£48,690 AAABC G-Class 5dr SUV £143,305–£152,670 AAABC
Desirable and attractive but lacking a distinguishing drive. Massively expensive and compromised, but with character in
LxWxH 4299x1780x1433 Kerb weight 1370kg abundance. LxWxH 4764x1867x1954 Kerb weight 2550kg
1.6 A160 99 118 10.4-10.6 52.3-54.3 121-126 4.0 V8 AMG G63 4Matic 577 137 4.5 21.6 299

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MORGAN 2.0 BlueHDi 150 145 131-132 8.6-8.9 68.9-72.4 102-108
3 Wheeler 0dr open £40,075 AAAAA 2.0 BlueHDi 180 EAT8 175 140 8.2 64.2 116
The eccentric, characterful and brilliant Morgan is a testament to
English creativity. LxWxH 3225x1720x1000 Kerb weight 525kg 308 SW 5dr estate £19,675–£28,470 AAAAB
2.0 V-twin 68 68 115 7.0 34.9 187 Estate bodystyle enjoys the classy appeal of the hatchback.
2.0 V-twin 82 82 115 6.0 30.3 215 LxWxH 4585x1563x1472 Kerb weight 1190kg
1.2 PureTech 110 107 117 11.6 67.3 99
4/4 2dr open £40,205 AACCC 1.2 PureTech 130 126 127 9.5-10.0 61.4-62.8 106
Has its appeal but not as rewarding to drive as it could be. 1.5 BlueHDi 130 126 126 10.0 76.3 111-112
LxWxH 4010x1630x1220 Kerb weight 795kg 1.6 BlueHDi 120 116 121 9.9-10.1 74.3-88.3 85-99
1.6 i4 Sigma 110 115 8.0 44.1 143 2.0 BlueHDi 150 145 130 8.9-9.2 65.7-72.4 102-112
2.0 BlueHDi 180 EAT8 175 139 8.4 61.4 120
Plus 4 2dr open £44,105 AABCC
GLS 5dr SUV £73,090–£106,020 AAABC Needs more chassis finesse, but the Plus 4 still charms 508 4dr saloon £25,340–£33,210 AAABC Panamera Sport Turismo 5dr estate £73,071–£139,287 AAAAA
The replacement for the massive GL can still seat seven in nonetheless. LxWxH 4010x1720x1220 Kerb weight 927kg Competent and likeable enough, but it lacks any real spark. The Panamera in a more practical form, and now it’s a good-looking
comfort. LxWxH 5162x1982x1850 Kerb weight 2475kg 2.0 GDi 154 118 7.5 40.0 164 LxWxH 4830x1828x1456 Kerb weight 1410kg beast. LxWxH 5049x1937x1428 Kerb weight 1880kg
3.0 V6 GLS 350d 4Matic 251 138 7.8 37.2 199 1.6 BlueHDi 120 116 125-126 11.0 72.4-74.3 99-102 3.0 V6 4 321 160 5.5 36.2 180
5.5 V8 AMG GLS63 4Matic 568 155-168 4.6 23.0 288 Roadster 2dr open £55,075 AACCC 2.0 BlueHDi 150 145 130 8.9 67.3 109 2.9 V6 4S 428 177 4.4 34.9 189
More advanced, but pricey and needs better brakes. 2.0 BlueHDi 180 175 143 8.5 67.3 110 2.9 V6 E-Hybrid 449 170 4.6 108.6 59
X-Class 5dr pick-up £32,772–£40,920 AAAAC LxWxH 4010x1720x1220 Kerb weight 950kg 4.0 V8 4S Diesel 416 175 4.5 42.2 176
Lifts the bar on commercial vehicle comfort while retaining tough 3.7 V6 Cyclone 280 140 5.5 28.8 230 508 SW 5dr estate £26,685–£35,125 AAABC 4.0 V8 Turbo 533 188 3.8 30.1 217
qualities. LxWxH 5340x2113x1819 Kerb weight 2234kg As good as the saloon but better looking.
2.3 X220 d 163 105 12.9 37.2 200 Plus 8 2dr open £83,405 AAACC LxWxH 4829x1828x1476 Kerb weight 1430kg Macan 5dr SUV £45,915–£86,267 AAAAB
2.3 X250 d 190 109 11.8 35.8 207 Old V8 charm lives on, but there’s no ignoring the high price. 1.6 BlueHDi 120 116 123-124 11.2-11.3 67.3-74.3 100-108 Spookily good handling makes this a sports utility vehicle in the
LxWxH 4010x1751x1220 Kerb weight 1100kg 2.0 BlueHDi 150 145 130 9.1 67.3 110 purest sense. LxWxH 4692x1923x1624 Kerb weight 1770kg
MG 4.4 V8 367 155 2.0 4.5 244 142 6.7 23.0
39.2 172 282 2.0 BlueHDi 180 175 137-140 8.6-8.9 61.4-64.2 114-119
3 5dr hatch £8695–£11,695 AAABC 3.0 V6 S 330 157 5.4 32.1 212 2.0 Hdi HY4 ETG 197 132 8.8 61.4 109
Neatly tuned and nice sporty styling. Breaks the mould for sub- Aero 8 2dr open £88,194 AAABC 3.0 V6 GTS 350 159 5.2 31.7 215
£9000 superminis. LxWxH 4018x1729x1507 Kerb weight 1125kg Morgan’s flagship is a modern take on a classic look, although the 2008 5dr SUV £16,985–£23,745 AAABC 3.0 V6 S Diesel 251 142 6.3 46.3 164
1.5 VTI-Tech 104 108 10.4 51.5 124 old charm remains. LxWxH 4147x1751x1248 Kerb weight 1180kg Efficient and well-mannered but facelift still leaves it short on 3.6 V6 Turbo 388 165 4.8 31.4 216
4.4 V8 367 170 4.5 23.0 282 space and style. LxWxH 4159x1829x1556 Kerb weight 1045kg 3.6 Turbo P’formance P’kge 428 169 4.4 29.7 224
ZS 5dr SUV £12,495–£17,495 AAACC 1.2 PureTech 82 79 105 13.5 57.6 114
Much improved on previous MGs, but still lacks the sophistication NISSAN 1.2 PureTech 110 107 117-119 9.9-10.3 58.9-64.2 103-110 Cayenne 5dr SUV £55,965–£99,291 AAAAB
of its closest rivals. LxWxH 4314x1809x1611 Kerb weight 1190kg Micra 5dr hatch £12,750–£19,540 AAAAC 1.2 PureTech 130 126 124 9.3 58.9 110 Refreshed look, improved engines, interior and a better SUV
1.5 VTi-Tech 104 109 10.9 49.6 129 Refreshed look and better handling makes it an enticing choice. 1.6 BlueHDi 75 74 103 13.8 76.3 97 overall. LxWxH 4918x1983x1696 Kerb weight 1985kg
1.0T GDi 109 112 12.4 44.9 144 Has its flaws, though. LxWxH 3991x1743x1455 Kerb weight 1490kg 1.6 BlueHDi 100 96 112 11.3 76.3 97 3.0 V6 330 152 6.2 30.7 213
1.0 71PS 70 98 16.4 61.4 103 1.6 BlueHDi 120 116 119 9.6 76.3 96 2.9 V6 S 428 164 5.2 31.4 209
GS 5dr SUV £15,095–£21,095 AAACC 0.9 IG-T 90 88 109 12.1 64.2 99 4.0 V8 Turbo 533 177 4.1 24.1 272
MG’s first attempt at a small SUV is an attempt to re-establish the 1.5 dCi 90 88 111 11.9 88.3 85 3008 5dr SUV £23,430–£35,750 AAAAC
brand. LxWxH 4500x1800x1665 Kerb weight 1385kg Cleverly packaged Peugeot offers just enough SUV DNA to make RADICAL
1.5 TGI 163 112-118 9.6 45.5-46.3 139-141 Pulsar 5dr hatch £13,280–£20,910
AAABC the difference. LxWxH 4447x2098x1624 Kerb weight 1250kg RXC GT 2dr open NA AAABC
Undeniably fit for purpose, but its appeal goes no deeper than that. 1.2 PureTech 130 126 117 10.5-10.8 54.3-55.4 117-120 Designed for pounding around a track; out of its element on the
MINI LxWxH 4387x1768x1520 Kerb weight 1245kg 1.6 THP 165 159 128 8.9 48.7 129 road. LxWxH 4300x1960x1127 Kerb weight 1125kg
3dr Hatch 3dr hatch £15,905–£26,090 AAAAB 1.2 DIG-T 115 113 115-118 10.7-12.7 54.3-56.5 117-121 1.6 BlueHDi 100 96 108 13.1 70.6 103 3.5 V6 400 400 179 2.8 NA NA
Three-pot engines and cleverly designed interior make the Mini a 1.5 dCi 110 108 118 11.5 78.5 94 1.6 BlueHDi 120 116 115-117 11.2-11.6 70.6 104-108 3.5 V6 650 650 180 2.7 NA NA
superb choice. LxWxH 3821x1727x1414 Kerb weight 1190kg 2.0 BlueHDi 150 145 129 9.6 64.2-67.3 114
1.5 One 101 121 10.1-10.2 57.6-58.9 109-114 Leaf 5dr hatch £25,190–£28,390 AAAAC 2.0 BlueHDi 180 EAT6 175 131 8.9 58.9 124 R E N A U LT
1.5 Cooper 134 130 7.8-7.9 60.1-62.8 105-112 Better looks, better value and better range from this second-gen Twizy 2dr hatch £6690–£7690 AAABC
1.5 Cooper D 114 127 9.2 76.3-80.7 92-99 electric hatch LxWxH 4387x1768x1520 Kerb weight 1245kg 5008 5dr SUV £25,580–£37,900 AAAAC Zany solution to personal mobility is suitably irreverent and
2.0 Cooper S 189 145-146 6.7-6.8 49.6-54.3 122-136 40kWh 147 89.5 7.9 NA 0 Less MPV, more SUV, and shares its siblings’ good looks. Competent impractical. LxWxH 2338x1381x1454 Kerb weight 474kg
2.0 John Cooper Works 227 152 6.1-6.3 44.8-49.6 133-147 to drive, too. LxWxH 4641x1844x1640 Kerb weight 1511kg MB L7e 17 50 NA NA 0
Juke 5dr hatch £15,195–£22,095 AAABC 1.2 PureTech 130 126 117 10.4-10.9 54.3-55.4 117-120
5dr Hatch 5dr hatch £16,605–£22,995 AAAAB High-riding, funky hatch is a compelling package. High CO 2 figures, 1.6 THP 165 EAT6 159 128 9.2 48.7 133 Zoe 5dr hatch £18,420–£27,020 AAABC
Mini charm in a more usable package, but still not as practical as though. LxWxH 4135x1765x1565 Kerb weight 1605kg 1.6 BlueHDi 100 96 108 13.6 68.9 106 A far more practical zero-emission solution. Attractive price, too.
rivals. LxWxH 3982x1727x1425 Kerb weight 1240kg 1.6 94 92 104 12.0 47.1 138 1.2 BlueHDi 120 116 113-115 11.4-11.9 65.7-67.3 108 LxWxH 4084x1730x1562 Kerb weight 1470kg
1.5 One 101 119 10.1-10.5 57.6-58.9 112-116 1.2 DIG-T 115 113 111 10.8 48.7-49.6 128-132 2.0 BlueHDi 150 145 129 9.6 61.4 118 5AGEN2 86 84 13.5 NA 0
1.5 Cooper 134 129 8.1-8.2 58.9-60.1 109-114 1.6 117PS Xtronic 115 106 11.5 46.3-47.1 139-142 2.0 BlueHDi 180 EAT6 175 131 9.1 58.9 124 5AGEN3 89 84 13.5 NA 0
1.5 Cooper D 114 125-126 9.4-9.5 74.3-78.5 95-102 1.5 dCi 110 108 109 11.2 68.9-70.6 104-107 2.0 BlueHDi 180 EAT8 175 NA NA NA NA
2.0 Cooper S 189 143-144 6.8-6.9 47.9-52.3 125-139 Twingo 3dr hatch £10,750–£14,255 AAACC
Qashqai 5dr SUV £19,300–£32,325 AAAAB PORSCHE Handsome, unusual rear-engined city car but not a class leader.
Convertible 2dr open £19,795–£29,430 AAABC The defining modern crossover. The Mk2 is better in all areas, 718 Boxster 2dr open £44,758–£61,727 AAAAB LxWxH 3595x1646x1554 Kerb weight 865kg
A fun open-top car but compromised on practicality and dynamics. hence its popularity. LxWxH 4394x1806x1590 Kerb weight 1331kg Our idea of drop-top heaven. Exceptional to drive, whether cruising 1.0 SCe 70 67 94 14.5 56.5-67.3 95-112
LxWxH 3821x1727x1415 Kerb weight 1280kg 1.2 DIG-T 115 113 108-115 10.6-12.9 50.4 129 or hurrying. LxWxH 4379x1801x1280 Kerb weight 1335kg 0.9 TCe 90 87 103 10.8 58.9-65.7 99-108
1.5 Cooper 134 128-129 8.7-8.8 55.4-57.6 114-123 1.6 DIG-T 163PS 160 124 8.9 48.7 134 2.0 290 170 4.9-5.1 38.2-40.9 158-168 0.9 TCe 110 105 113 9.6 54.3 115
2.0 Cooper S 189 142-143 7.1-7.2 47.1-50.4 131-142 1.5 dCi 110 108 113 11.9 74.3 99 2.5 S 339 177 4.4-4.6 34.9-38.7 167-184
2.0 John Cooper Works 167 149 6.5-6.6 43.5-47.9 138-152 1.6 dCi 130 128 114-118 9.9-11.1 60.1-64.2 116-122 2.5 GTS 355 180 4.3-4.6 31.4-34.4 186-205 Clio 5dr hatch £13,500–£24,295 AAAAC
1.6 dCi 130 4WD 128 An attractive,stylish and practical proposition, but cheap in places
118 10.5 57.6 129
Clubman 5dr hatch £21,045–£32,195 AAAAC 718 Cayman 2dr coupé £42,897–£59,866 AAAAA and feels dated. LxWxH 4062x1732x1448 Kerb weight 1059kg
Cheery and alternative Mini ‘six-door’ takes the brand into new X-Trail 5dr SUV £25,590–£37,740 AAABC Scalpel-blade incisiveness, supreme balance and outstanding 0.9 TCe 75 75 110 12.3 56.5 114
territory. LxWxH 4253x1800x1441 Kerb weight 1375kg There aren’t many cheaper ways of owning an SUV. Has a better driver involvement. LxWxH 4379x1801x1295 Kerb weight 1335kg 0.9 TCe 90 87 112 12.2-13.1 60.1-67.3 94-105
1.5 Cooper 134 127 9.1 55.4 118-123 range of engines, too. LxWxH 4640x1820x1710 Kerb weight 1505kg 2.0 290 170 4.9-5.1 38.2-40.9 158-168 1.2 TCe 120 115 124 9.0-9.2 52.3-53.3 118-120
1.5 Cooper D 148 132 8.5-8.6 68.9 109-115 1.6 dCi 130 128 111-116 10.5-11.4 53.3-57.6 129-139 2.5 S 339 177 4.4-4.6 34.9-38.7 167-184 1.6 Turbo RS 200 194 143 6.7 47.9 133
2.0 Cooper S 189 142 7.1-7.2 45.6-48.7 134-147 1.6 dCi 130 4WD 128 115 11.0 52.3-53.3 139-143 2.5 GTS 355 180 4.3-4.6 31.4-34.4 186-205 1.6 Turbo RS 220 214 146 6.6 47.9 135
2.0 Cooper S All4 189 142 6.9-7.0 40.9-44.8 146-162 1.6 DIG-T 163 160 124 9.7 44.1-45.6 145-149 1.5 dCi 90 87 109-112 12.0-12.9 80.7-88.3 82-92
2.0 Cooper SD 187 139 7.4 62.8-65.7 114-122 2.0 dCi 177 174 123 9.6 48.7-50.4 148-152 911 2dr coupé £77,891–£207,506 AAAAB 1.5 dCi 110 107 121 11.2 80.7 90
2.0 Cooper SD All4 187 139 7.2 58.9 126-129 2.0 dCi 177 4WD 174 121-126 9.4-10.0 46.3-50.4 149-162 Still as brilliant and distinctive as any before it. More than worthy
2.0 John Cooper Works 227 148 6.3 38.2-41.5 154-168 of its iconic status. LxWxH 4499x1808x1294 Kerb weight 1413kg Mégane 5dr hatch £17,315–£27,495 AAABC
AAABC 3.0 Carrera 370Z 2dr coupé £29,805–£40,305
359 180-183 4.3-4.6 32.5-38.2 169-201 Stylish and refined but bland. Nothing exceptional.
Countryman 5dr hatch £23,345–£33,495 AAABC Old-school and profoundly mechanical coupé. The Healey 3000 of 3.0 Carrera T 359 180-182 4.2-4.5 29.7-33.2 193-215 LxWxH 4359x1814x1447 Kerb weight 1340kg
Bigger than before, but still more funky than useful. Still not all that today – but meaner. LxWxH 4265x1845x1315 Kerb weight 1496kg 3.0 Carrera S 408 188-191 4.0-4.3 31.8-36.7 174-204 1.2 TCe 130 128 122-124 10.3-10.6 50.4-52.3 120-125
pretty, either. LxWxH 4299x2005x1557 Kerb weight 1440kg 3.7 V6 323 155 5.3 26.6-26.9 245-248 3.0 Carrera GTS 437 191-193 3.6-4.1 29.7-34.0 188-216 1.6 TCe 205 199 143 7.1 47.1 134
1.5 Cooper 134 126 9.6 51.4 126-130 3.7 V6 Nismo 339 155 5.2 26.6 248 3.8 Turbo 524 198 3.0 31.0 212 1.5 dCi 110 107 116 11.3-12.3 72.4-76.4 96-101
1.5 Cooper All4 135 122 9.8 46.3-47.1 136-143 3.8 Turbo S 564 205 2.9 31.0 212 1.6 dCi 130 126 123 10.0 70.6 104
1.5 Cooper D 148 129 8.8-8.9 64.2-65.7 113-120 GT-R 2dr coupé £81,995–£151,995 AAAAC 4.0 GT3 486 197-198 3.4-3.9 21.9-22.2 288-290 1.6 dCi 165 158 133 8.8 61.4 120
1.5 Cooper D All4 148 127 8.7-8.8 58.9 126-132 Monstrously fast Nissan has been tweaked and sharpened. Still a 4.0 GT3 RS 513 193 3.2 22.0 291 1.8 RS 280 276 158 5.8 39.2 163
2.0 Cooper S 189 140 7.4-7.5 45.6-47.1 137-144 blunt object, though. LxWxH 4710x1895x1370 Kerb weight 1725kg 3.8 GT2 RS 680 211 2.8 23.9 269
2.0 Cooper S All4 189 138 7.2-7.3 40.4-44.1 146-162 3.8 V6 562 196 NA 23.9 275 Mégane Sport Tourer 5dr estate £18,515–£24,155 AAABC
2.0 Cooper SD 187 137 7.7 61.4 121-125 3.8 V6 Nismo 591 196 NA 23.9 275 911 Cabriolet 2dr open £86,732–£156,381 AAAAB Stylish and refined estate car is still bland like the hatch. Smaller
2.0 Cooper SD All4 187 136 7.4 57.6 129-133 Cutting the top off enhances the aural drama. For visual impact than its predecessor. LxWxH 4626x1814x1457 Kerb weight 1409kg
2.0 John Cooper Works 227 145 6.5 38.2-40.9 158-169 NOBLE choose the Targa. LxWxH 4499x1808x1289 Kerb weight 1500kg 1.2 TCe 130 128 122 11.0-11.7 50.4-52.3 120-125
1.5 Cooper S E-Hybrid 220 123 6.8 134.5 49-52 M600 2dr coupé £248,000–£287,600 AAABC 3.0 Carrera 359 178-181 4.5-4.8 31.7-37.7 172-206 1.5 dCi 110 107 116 11.6-12.7 72.4-76.4 96-101
Deliciously natural and involving; a bit ergonomically flawed. 3.0 Carrera S 408 187-188 4.2-4.5 31.4-36.2 184-204 1.6 dCi 130 126 123 10.6 70.6 104
MITSUBISHI LxWxH NA Kerb weight 1198kg 3.0 Carrera GTS 437 190-192 3.7-4.2 29.1-33.6 190-220 1.6 dCi 165 158 133 8.9 61.4 120
Mirage 5dr hatch £12,300–£14,300 AAACC 4.4 V8 662 225 NA 20.1 333 3.8 Turbo 524 198 3.1 30.4 216
A straightforward hatchback – but not for the likes of us. 3.8 Turbo S 564 205 3.0 30.4 216 Scenic 5dr MPV £22,010–£30,850 AAABC
LxWxH 3795x1665x1505 Kerb weight 845kg PEUGEOT 3.0 Targa 4 359 178-179 4.5-4.7 31.7-35.8 182-206 Good-looking MPV riding on 20in wheels, but overall a bland car to
1.1 Mi-VEC 79 107 11.7-12.8 65.7 99-100 iOn 5dr hatch £20,495 AABCC 3.0 Targa 4S 408 187-188 4.2-4.4 35.3-31.4 184-204 drive. LxWxH 4406x1866x1653 Kerb weight 1428kg
Good electric powertrain; looks extremely old hat against better 3.0 Targa 4 GTS 437 190-191 3.7-4.1 29.1-32.5 196-220 1.2 TCe 115 112 115 12.3 48.7 129
ASX 5dr SUV £16,445–£29,485 AAACC EV rivals. LxWxH 3474x1475x1608 Kerb weight 1120kg 1.2 TCe 130 128 118 11.4 48.7 129
Decent engines, but otherwise an unexceptional crossover. 47kW 62 81 15.9 NA 0 Panamera 4dr saloon £67,898–£146,545 AAAAA 1.5 dCi 110 107 114 12.4 70.6-72.4 100-104
LxWxH 4355x1770x1640 Kerb weight 1260kg Revamped big saloon is an absolute belter, making it almost the 1.5 dCi 110 Hybrid Assist 107 NA NA 80.7 94
1.6 Mi-VEC 115 114 11.5 47.9-48.7 135-136 108 3dr/5dr hatch £9225–£14,520
AAABC perfect grand tourer. LxWxH 5049x1937x1423 Kerb weight 1815kg 1.6 dCi 130 126 118 11.4 62.8 116
1.6 DI-D 2WD 112 113 Sister car to the Aygo – and a distant second to most city car
11.2 61.4 119 3.0 V6 321 164 5.7 37.7 173 1.6 dCi 160 156 124 10.7 62.8 118
1.6 DI-D 4WD 112 111 rivals. LxWxH 3475x1615x1460 Kerb weight 840kg
11.5 56.5 132 3.0 V6 4 321 162 5.5-5.6 35.8-36.2 177-180
2.2 DI-D 4WD 148 118 10.8
1.0 72 7148.7 100 13.0 152
68.9 93 2.9 V6 4S 428 179 4.4-4.5 34.0-34.9 184-189 Grand Scenic 5dr MPV £23,810–£32,650 AAABC
1.0 72 2-Tronic 71 100 15.2 67.3 95 2.9 V6 E-Hybrid 449 172 4.6-4.7 113.0 56 Good-looking seven-seat MPV is bland to drive and the third row
Eclipse Cross 5dr SUV £21,290–£30,015 AAACC 4.0 V8 4S Diesel 416 177 4.5 42.2 176 seats are tight. LxWxH 4634x1866x1655 Kerb weight 1495kg
Stylish, future-looking mid-sized SUV shows where Mitsubishi’s 208 3dr/5dr hatch £14,315–£21,825 AAABC 4.0 V8 Turbo 533 190 3.8-3.9 29.7-30.4 212-217 1.2 TCe 115 112 115 12.3 48.7 129
destiny lies. LxWxH 4695x1810x1710 Kerb weight 1425kg A big improvement for Peugeot, if not for the supermini class. 4.0 V8 Turbo S E-Hybrid 660 192 3.4-3.5 97.4 66 1.2 TCe 130 128 118 11.4 48.7 129
1.5 Mi-VEC 2WD 160 124-127 9.3-10.3 42.2-42.8 151-154 LxWxH 3475x1615x1460 Kerb weight 1065kg 1.5 dCi 110 107 114 12.4 70.6-72.4 100-104
1.5 Mi-VEC 4WD 160 124 9.8 40.4 159 1.2 PureTech 82 79 109-111 12.2-14.5 62.8-67.3 97-104 1.5 dCi 110 Hybrid Assist 107 NA NA 80.7 94
1.2 PureTech 110 107 118 9.8-9.6 62.8-65.7 99-104 1.6 dCi 130 126 118 11.4 62.8 116
Outlander 5dr SUV £28,670–£43,600 AAABC 1.5 BlueHDi 100 102 117 10.7 76.3 102 1.6 dCi 160 156 124 10.7 62.8 118
Creditable effort, but still cheap in places: PHEV a boon for fleet 1.6 THP 208 GTi 202 143 6.5 52.3 125
users. LxWxH 4695x1810x1710 Kerb weight 1565kg Captur 5dr SUV £15,300–£21,100 AAAAC
2.2 DI-D 4WD 148 118-124 10.2-11.6 48.7-53.3 139-154 308 5dr hatch £19,180–£28,590 AAAAB Jacked-up Clio is among the better downsized options. Stylish and
2.0 Mi-VEC PHEV 200 106 11.0 116.1 41 Classy all-round appeal makes it a serious contender, but rear fluent-riding. LxWxH 4122x1778x1566 Kerb weight 1184kg
space is a little tight. LxWxH 4253x1804x1457 Kerb weight 1190kg 0.9 TCe 90 87 106 13.2 55.4 139
Shogun 5dr SUV £33,315–£44,075 AABCC 1.2 PureTech 110 107 117 11.1 70.6 95 1.2 TCe 120 115 113-119 9.9-10.6 51.4 125
Has its appeal. Needs more chassis finesse but still charming. 1.2 PureTech 130 126 128-129 9.1-9.6 62.8 104-106 1.5 dCi 90 87 106 13.1 78.5 95
LxWxH 4385x1875x1870 Kerb weight 2185kg 1.6 THP 205 199 146 7.5 50.4 130 1.5 dCi 110 107 112 11.4 76.4 98
3.2 DI-DC 4WD 187 111 10.4-11.1 30.4-31.4 238-245 1.6 THP 270 264 155 6.0 47.1 139
1.5 BlueHDi 130 126 127 9.8 80.7 93 Kadjar 5dr SUV £20,430–£27,860 AAAAC
1.6 BlueHDi 100 96 112 12.2 76.3 96 Fine value, practical, decent to drive and good-looking, but the
1.6 BlueHDi 120 116 117-118 10.2-10.3 72.4-74.3 98-101 Qashqai is classier. LxWxH 4449x1836x1607 Kerb weight 1306kg

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1.6 TCe 165 158 127 9.2 47.1 134 2.0 TSI 180 4x4 177 128 7.7 38.2 170 1.6 M16A Allgrip 116 112 12.0-13.0 49.5-50.4 130-131
1.5 dCi 110 107 112-113 11.7-11.9 74.3 99 2.0 TDI 150 148 123 9.8 56.5 131 1.6 DDiS 116 112 11.5 70.6 106
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2.0 TDI 190 4x4 187 130 8.3 49.6 150 1.4 Boosterjet S Allgrip 136 124 10.2 51.3-52.3 127-128
Koleos 5dr SUV £28,045–£37,030 AAABC
Koleos name returns and is a vast improvement on before, but no SMART S-Cross 5dr SUV £17,499–£26,249 AAABC
class leader. LxWxH 4672x2063x1678 Kerb weight 1540kg Fortwo 3dr hatch/open £10,040–£23,060 AAACC A worthy crossover if not a class leader. Refreshed looks give a
1.6 dCi 130 128 115 11.4 57.6 128 Pricey two-seater has urban appeal but is short on performance lease of life. LxWxH 4300x1785x1585 Kerb weight 1160kg
2.0 dCi 175 169 126 10.7 50.4 148 and handling. LxWxH 2695x1663x1555 Kerb weight 890kg 1.0 Boosterjet 108 106-112 11.0-12.4 54.3-56.4 113-119
2.0 dCi 175 4WD X-Tronic 169 125 9.5 47.9 156 1.0 71 68 94 14.4-15.5 65.7-68.9 93-99 1.0 Boosterjet Allgrip 108 109 12.0 53.3 119
0.9 90 87 96 10.4-11.7 65.7-68.9 96-99 1.4 Boosterjet Allgrip 136 124 10.2 49.5-50.4 127-128
R O L L S - R OYC E 0.9 109 Brabus 105 102 9.5 61.4-62.8 102-104 1.6 DDiS 116 112 12.0 68.8 106
Wraith 2dr coupé £224,823–£280,223 AAAAB Electric Drive 79 80 11.5-11.8 NA 0 1.6 DDiS Allgrip 116 109 13.0 64.2 114
An intimate and involving Rolls. Not as grand as some, but other 1.0 MPI 60 ASG 59 100 16.2 53.3 100
traits make it great. LxWxH 5285x1947x1507 Kerb weight 2360kg 1.0 MPI 60 GreenTech 59 100 13.9 57.7 96 Forfour 5dr hatch £10,535–£21,415 AAACC TESLA
6.6 V12 624 155 4.6 19.8 327 1.0 MPI 75 GreenTech 74 107 13.1 57.7 96 Four doors give the Smart more mainstream practicality. Still Model S 5dr hatch £67,950–£123,050 AAAAB
1.0 MPI 75 ASG 74 107 14.4 53.3 103 expensive, though. LxWxH 3495x1665x1555 Kerb weight 975kg Large range makes it not only a standout EV but also the future of
Dawn 2dr open £266,055–£302,655 AAAAB 1.0 71 68 94 15.9-16.9 67.3 96-97 luxury motoring. LxWxH 4978x1963x1445 Kerb weight 2108kg
Essentially as above, except with a detuned engine and in elegant AAAAC 0.9 90 Fabia 5dr hatch £11,400–£18,745
87 102 11.2-11.9 65.7-67.3 98-99 75D 323 140 4.2 NA 0
convertible form. LxWxH 5295x1947x1502 Kerb weight 2560kg Dull design, and no class leader on handling or cabin space, but 0.9 109 Brabus 105 96 10.5 61.4 104 100D 602 155 4.1 NA 0
6.6 V12 563 155 5.0 19.6 330 strong otherwise. LxWxH 3992x1732x1467 Kerb weight 1005kg Electric Drive 79 80 12.7 NA 0 P100D 602 155 2.5 NA 0
1.0 MPI 60 59 99 15.2 47.9 110
Ghost 4dr saloon £227,423–£262,823 AAAAC 1.0 MPI 75 74 107 14.2 47.9 111 S S A N G YO N G Model X 5dr SUV £74,650–£129,100 AAAAB
‘A ffordable’ Rolls is a more driver-focused car than the Phantom. 1.0 TSI 95 93 115 10.3 54.3 101 Tivoli 5dr SUV £13,495–£21,245 AAABC A genuine luxury seven-seat electric SUV which also has a large
Still hugely special. LxWxH 5399x1948x1550 Kerb weight 2360kg 1.0 TSI 110 108 122 9.2-9.5 52.3 103-106 Trails the Duster as the best-value small crossover – but not by range. LxWxH 5036x2070x1684 Kerb weight 2459kg
6.6 V12 563 155 4.9-5.0 19.8-20.0 327-329 1.4 TDI 75 74 107 12.7 64.2 104 much. LxWxH 4195x1795x1590 Kerb weight 1270kg 75D 323 140 4.4 NA 0
1.4 TDI 90 88 113 10.7 64.2 104-105 1.6 128 126 99-106 11.0-12.0 39.2-44.1 149-167 100D 602 155 4.7 NA 0
Phantom 4dr saloon NA AAAAA 1.4 TDI 105 103 120 9.8 60.1 112 1.6d 115 113 107-109 12.0 51.4-65.7 113-146 P100D 602 155 2.9 NA 0
Phantom takes opulent luxury to a whole level. 1.6d 115 4x4 113 107-109 12.0 47.9-60.1 123-156
LxWxH 5762x2018x1646 Kerb weight 2560kg Fabia Estate 5dr estate £13,300–£19,630 AAAAC T OYO TA
6.75 TV12 563 155 5.3-5.4 20.3 318-319 Far more practical, majoring on boot space while doing what a Tivoli XLV 5dr SUV £17,045–£21,995 AAABC Aygo 3dr hatch £9295–£14,595 AAACC
good Skoda should. LxWxH 4257x1732x1488 Kerb weight 1029kg Now grown in size for more practicality but that doesn’t increase Impactful styling does a lot to recommend it, but not as refined nor
S E AT 1.0 MPI 75 74 109 14.4 47.9 111 the Tivoli’s appeal. LxWxH 4440x1798x1635 Kerb weight 1405kg as practical as some. LxWxH 3455x1615x1460 Kerb weight 840kg
Mii 5dr hatch £11,510–£12,230 AAABC 1.0 TSI 95 93 116 10.3 54.3 101 1.6 128 126 99-106 11.0-12.0 37.2-39.8 165-176 1.0 VVT-i 71 99 13.8 68.9 92
Not as desirable or plush as the Up but nearly as good to drive. 1.0 TSI 110 108 123 9.3-9.6 52.3 103-106 1.6d 115 113 107-109 12.0 47.9-62.8 117-154
LxWxH 3557x1643x1474 Kerb weight 929kg 1.4 TDI 75 74 109 12.7 64.2 104 1.6d 115 4x4 113 107-109 12.0 44.8-57.6 127-164 Yaris 5dr hatch £13,320–£26,295 AAABC
1.0 60 59 99 14.4 64.2 102 1.4 TDI 90 88 114 10.9 64.2 104-105 Stylish interior but ultimately a scaled-down version of bigger
1.0 75 74 106 13.2 64.2 102 1.4 TDI 105 103 122 9.9 60.1 112 Korando 5dr SUV £16,295–£24,345 AAACC Toyotas. LxWxH 3495x1695x1510 Kerb weight 975kg
Good for a Ssangyong but poor by class standards. 1.0 67 96 15.3 65.7 99
Ibiza 5dr hatch £15,125–£20,615 AAAAB Rapid 4dr saloon £15,475–£20,005 AAABC LxWxH 4410x1830x1710 Kerb weight 1725kg 1.5 108 108 11.0-11.2 58.5-60.1 105-112
Reinvigorated Ibiza is more mature and takes the class honours Essentially a Fabia in saloon form, so likeable, if slightly dull. 2.0 146 144 101 12.5 37.7 175 1.5 Hybrid 71 102 11.8 85.6 82
from the Fiesta. LxWxH 4059x1780x1444 Kerb weight 1091kg LxWxH 4483x1706x1461 Kerb weight 1095kg 2.2d 178 175 115 9.9 53.3 139-152 1.8 VVT-I GRMN 206 143 6.3 37.0 170
1.0 MPI 75 74 104 14.7 57.6 112 1.0 TSI 95 93 116 10.6 53.3 103 2.2d 178 4x4 175 115 9.9 40.9-48.7 152-179
1.0 TSI 95 93 113 10.9 60.1 106 1.0 TSI 110 108 124 9.5 51.4 106 Auris 5dr hatch £20,160–£25,810 AAABC
1.0 TSI 115 113 121 9.3 60.1 108 1.4 TSI 125 123 129 8.7 45.6 115 Rexton 5dr SUV £28,495–£38,495 AAABC Disappointingly average. There are many better rivals out there.
1.5 TSI EVO 150 148 134 7.9 57.6 112 1.4 TDI 90 88 115 11.3-11.4 62.8-70.6 105-106 A vast improvement. Better on the road but without ditching its LxWxH 4330x1760x1475 Kerb weight 1235kg
1.6 TDI 80 79 107 8.6 74.3 99 1.6 TDI 115 113 125 9.7 60.1 109 argicultural roots. LxWxH 4850x1960x1825 Kerb weight 2102kg 1.2 Turbo VVT-i 112 124 10.1-10.5 58.9-61.4 106-112
1.6 TDI 95 93 113 7.5 74.3 99 2.2d 181 178 115 11.3-11.9 34.0-36.2 204-218 1.8 VVT-I Hybrid 134 112 10.9 80.7 79
Rapid Spaceback 5dr hatch £14,550–£19,730 AAABC
Leon SC 3dr hatch £20,000–£29,615 AAAAC With the Rapid’s skinny body, a hatchback shape makes the most Turismo 5dr MPV £19,995–£26,745 AAACC Auris Touring Sports 5dr estate £21,260–£26,910 AAABC
A cut-price Golf with Spanish styling, crisper handling and an sense. LxWxH 4304x1706x1459 Kerb weight 1090kg Incredibly ungainly but offers huge real estate for the money. Nothing wrong with this estate, but then there’s nothing
alluring coupé shape. LxWxH 4246x1810x1431 Kerb weight 1213kg 1.0 TSI 95 93 114 10.6 52.3 103 LxWxH 5130x1915x1850 Kerb weight 2115kg exceptional either. LxWxH 4595x1760x1485 Kerb weight 1285kg
1.4 TSI 125 123 126 8.9 57.6 114 1.0 TSI 110 108 123 9.5 51.4 106 2.2d 178 175 108-116 NA 36.2-39.2 189-205 1.2 Turbo VVT-i 112 124 10.4-10.8 58.9 110-112
1.4 EcoTSI 150 148 134 7.9 57.6 115 1.4 TDI 90 88 114 11.2-11.3 62.8-64.2 105-106 1.8 VVT-I Hybrid 134 112 11.2 80.7 81
1.8 TSI 180 177 139-140 7.1-7.4 47.1-48.7 134-138 1.6 TDI 115 113 123 9.6 60.1 109 SUBARU
2.0 TSI 300 295 155 5.6-5.7 40.9-42.2 153-158 Impreza 5dr hatch £24,310–£25,010 AAACC C-HR 5dr SUV £21,880–£29,170 AAAAC
2.0 TDI 150 148 134 8.3 64.2 112 Octavia 5dr hatch £17,800–£29,640 AAAAC Appealing hatchback has been steadily improved but still feels Coupé-shaped crossover certainly turns heads and impresses on
2.0 TDI 184 181 140-142 7.4 61.4-62.8 118-120 Does comfort and practicality like no other. Good, frugal engines old-fashioned. LxWxH 4415x1740x1465 Kerb weight 1374kg the road. LxWxH 4360x1795x1565 Kerb weight 1320kg
too. LxWxH 4670x1814x1461 Kerb weight 1225kg 1.6i 112 112 12.4 44.1 145 1.2 Turbo 112 114-118 10.9-11.1 47.1-47.9 117-118
Leon 5dr hatch £18,960–£30,495 AAAAC 1.0 TSI 115 113 126 9.6-9.7 58.9 108-110 2.0i 153 127 9.8 42.8 152 1.2 Turbo AWD 112 111 11.4 44.8 128
As above but swaps three-door sleekness for five-door 1.4 TSI 150 148 136 7.8-7.9 54.3-57.7 114-121 1.8 VVT-I Hybrid 119 105 11.0 72.4-74.3 92-93
practicality. LxWxH 4282x1816x1459 Kerb weight 1202kg 1.5 TSI ACT 150 148 136 7.9-8.0 57.7 113-114 Levorg 5dr estate £30,010 AAACC
1.0 TSI Ecomotive 115 113 123-126 9.6-10.0 64.2 102 2.0 TSI 230 vRS 226 155 6.5-6.6 42.8-43.5 149 Impressively practical but only offered with an automatic gearbox RAV4 5dr SUV £29,010–£34,990 AAACC
1.2 TSI 110 108 121 9.9 56.5 116 2.0 TSI 245 vRS 241 155 6.4 42.8-44.1 146-150 and one trim. LxWxH 4690x1780x1490 Kerb weight 1568kg A solid option but ultimately outgunned by Korean competition.
1.4 TSI 125 123 126 9.1 54.3 120 1.6 TDI 115 113 126 9.8 68.9-72.4 103-106 1.6i 167 130 8.9 39.8 164 LxWxH 4605x1845x1675 Kerb weight 1605kg
1.4 EcoTSI 150 148 134 8.0 57.6 114-115 2.0 TDI 150 148 135 8.1 65.7 113 2.0 AWD 149 114 10.7 43.5 152
1.8 TSI 180 177 139-140 7.2-7.5 47.1-48.7 134-138 2.0 TDI 184 vRS 181 143-144 7.6 57.7-62.8 119-129 XV 5dr SUV £25,310–£28,510 AAACC 2.5 Hybrid 194 112 8.4 57.6 115
2.0 TSI 300 295 155 5.7-5.8 40.9-41.5 156-158 2.0 TDI 184 4x4 vRS 181 142 7.3 55.4 134 No-nonsense crossover doesn’t quite make enough sense. 2.5 Hybrid AWD 194 112 8.4 55.4 118
1.6 TDI 115 113 122 9.8 68.9-70.6 105-109 LxWxH 4450x1780x1615 Kerb weight 1355kg
2.0 TDI 150 148 134 8.4 64.2 112 Octavia Estate 5dr estate £19,000–£31,040 AAAAC 1.6i 112 109 13.9 44.1 145 Land Cruiser 5dr SUV £33,955–£52,855 AAABC
2.0 TDI 184 181 140-142 7.5 61.4-62.8 118-120 Class-leading amount of space and practicality. Comfortable, too. 2.0i 154 120 10.4 40.9 155 A real go-anywhere vehicle. Totally rugged and available with
LxWxH 4667x1814x1465 Kerb weight 1247kg seven seats. LxWxH 4335x1885x1875 Kerb weight 2010kg
Leon ST 5dr estate £19,955–£33,175 AAAAC 1.0 TSI 115 113 124-125 9.8 58.9 108-110 Forester 5dr estate £26,510–£32,035 AAACC 2.8 D-4D 171 109 12.1-12.7 38.2-39.2 190-194
Good-looking and responsive hatchback-turned-estate. 1.4 TSI 150 148 134 7.9-8.0 53.3-56.5 117-124 Solid, spacious and wilfully unsexy. A capable 4x4 nonetheless.
LxWxH 4549x1816x1454 Kerb weight 1236kg 1.5 TSI ACT 150 148 135-136 8.0-8.1 56.5-57.7 114-115 LxWxH 4610x1795x1735 Kerb weight 1488kg GT86 2dr coupé £27,285–£30,335 AAAAB
1.0 TSI Ecomotive 115 113 126 9.8-10.2 64.2 102 2.0 TSI 230 vRS 226 152-153 6.6-6.8 42.8-43.5 149 2.0i 150 148 118-119 10.6-11.8 40.9-43.5 150-160 Almost the most fun you can have on a limited budget. Splendid.
1.2 TSI 110 108 121 10.1 57.6 116 2.0 TSI 245 vRS 241 155 6.5 42.8-44.1 146-150 2.0i 241 237 137 7.5 33.2 197 LxWxH 4240x1775x1320 Kerb weight 1247kg
1.4 TSI 125 123 126 9.4 54.3 120 1.6 TDI 115 113 124-125 9.8-9.9 68.9-72.4 103-106 2.0i 197 130-140 7.6-8.2 36.2-39.8 164-180
1.4 EcoTSI 150 148 134 8.2 56.5-57.6 114-117 2.0 TDI 150 148 132-134 8.2-8.3 58.9-65.7 113-119 Outback 5dr estate £29,995–£33,010 AABCC
1.8 TSI 180 177 134-138 7.7-7.8 47.1-48.7 134-138 2.0 TDI 150 4x4 148 130 8.1 60.1 124 Acceptable in isolation but no class leader. Prius 5dr hatch £24,245–£28,350 AAAAC
2.0 TSI 300 295 155 4.9-6.0 39.2-40.4 161-164 2.0 TDI 150 4x4 Scout 148 129 8.8 56.5 130 LxWxH 4815x1840x1605 Kerb weight 1612kg Better all round compared with its predecessors. Challenging
1.6 TDI 115 113 122 9.9 67.3-68.9 108-112 2.0 TDI 184 vRS 181 142-143 8.0-8.1 57.7-62.8 119-129 2.5i 172 130 10.2 40.4 161 looks, though. LxWxH 4540x1760x1470 Kerb weight 1375kg
2.0 TDI 150 148 134 8.6 67.3-68.9 112 2.0 TDI 184 4x4 vRS 181 139 7.4 55.4 134 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid 120 112 10.6 85.6-94.1 70-76
2.0 TDI 150 4Drive 148 129 8.7 58.9 125 2.0 TDI 184 4x4 Scout 181 136 7.5 55.4 133 BRZ 2dr coupé £27,025–£28,510 AAAAA
2.0 TDI 184 181 140-142 7.8 58.9-61.4 121-125 The GT86’s half-brother looks great in Subaru blue. Cheaper, too. Prius Plug-in Hybrid 5dr hatch £29,195–£31,395 AAAAC
2.0 TDI 184 4Drive 181 139 7.1 52.3 139 Superb 5dr hatch £22,130–£36,390 AAAAC LxWxH 4240x1775x1320 Kerb weight 1242kg Plug-in version is clever and appealing. Seems more comfortable in
Another great Czech value option that’s big on quality and space if 2.0i 197 130-140 7.6-8.2 36.2-39.8 164-180 its skin. LxWxH 4645x1760x1470 Kerb weight 1530kg
Toledo 4dr saloon £17,330–£22,685 AAACC not on price. LxWxH 4861x1864x1468 Kerb weight 1340kg 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid 120 101 11.1 283.0 22
Makes practical senses but otherwise leaves no long-lasting 1.4 TSI 125 123 129 9.6 39.8 130 WRX STI 4dr saloon £32,055 AAABC
impression. LxWxH 4482x1706x1461 Kerb weight 1190kg 1.4 TSI 150 148 137 8.3-8.5 44.8-45.6 119-121 Appealing and behind the times all at once. Prius+ 5dr MPV £27,830–£30,175 AAACC
1.0 TSI 110 108 124 9.8 61.4 106 2.0 TSI 220 217 152 6.8 34.9 147 LxWxH 4595x1795x1475 Kerb weight 1534kg Expensive, old and ugly variant of the Prius, but can carry seven.
1.6 TDI 115 113 125 10.0 67.3 109 2.0 TSI 280 4X4 276 155 5.6 31.7 160 2.5i 295 159 5.2 27.2 242 LxWxH 4645x1775x1575 Kerb weight 1500kg
1.6 TDI 120 118 128 10.5-10.6 57.7-60.1 110-111 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid 132 103 11.3 64.2-68.9 96-101
Arona 5dr SUV £16,905–£25,205 AAAAC 2.0 TDI 150 148 135-137 8.5-8.6 52.3-56.5 113-116 SUZUKI
Seat’s second SUV doesn’t disappoint, with it taking charge of the 2.0 TDI 150 4x4 148 134 8.7 49.6 124 Celerio 5dr hatch £7999–£11,449 AAABC VA U X H A L L
class dynamically. LxWxH 4138x1780x1543 Kerb weight 1165kg 2.0 TDI 190 187 146 7.4 50.4 123 Pleasing to drive, cheap to buy and decent to sit in. No-nonsense Viva 5dr hatch £10,175–£11,940 AAABC
1.0 TSI 95 93 107 11.2 57.6 111 2.0 TDI 190 4X4 187 143 7.3 44.8 138 and likeable for it. LxWxH 3600x1600x1540 Kerb weight 835kg Plenty of space but lacks its rivals’ equipment, joie de vivre and
1.0 TSI 115 113 113 9.8-10.0 56.5-57.6 113-114 1.0 K10C Dualjet 66 96 13.0 78.4 84 refinement. LxWxH 3675x1595x1485 Kerb weight 939kg
1.5 TSI EVO 150 148 127 8.3 55.4 115 Superb Estate 5dr estate £23,450–£38,500 AAAAC 1.0i 74 106 13.1-14.0 60.1-62.8 103-106
1.6 TDI 95 93 107 11.9 70.6 105 Even more commendable than above, primarily thanks to its Ignis 5dr hatch £11,499–£15,964 AAAAC 1.0i Rocks 72 106 13.1 55.4 118
1.6 TDI 115 113 NA NA NA NA enormous boot. LxWxH 4856x1864x1477 Kerb weight 1365kg Cute and rugged-looking 4x4 city car capable of tackling roads
1.4 TSI 125 123 128 9.7 39.8 129 bereft of asphalt. LxWxH 3700x1660x1595 Kerb weight 855kg Adam 3dr hatch £13,450–£18,875 AAACC
Ateca 5dr SUV £18,675–£33,060 AAAAB 1.4 TSI 150 148 135 8.4-8.6 44.1-44.8 121-122 1.2 Dualjet 87 106 11.8 61.4 104 Certainly looks the part, but there are better superminis ahead of
Seat’s first SUV is very good. So good, in fact, it’s a Qashqai beater. 2.0 TSI 220 217 151 6.9 34.9 148 1.2 Dualjet SHVS 87 106 11.4 65.7 97 it. LxWxH 3698x1720x1484 Kerb weight 1101kg
LxWxH 4363x1841x1601 Kerb weight 1280kg 2.0 TSI 280 4X4 276 155 5.6 31.4 164 1.2 Dualjet SHVS 4x4 87 103 1.2i 70 11.1 60.1 106 69 103 14.9 53.3 125
1.0 TSI Ecomotive 115 113 114 11.0 53.3-54.3 119-120 1.6 TDI 120 118 127-128 10.6-10.7 56.5-62.8 102-114 1.4i 87 85 109-111 12.5-13.9 52.3-56.5 118-125
1.4 EcoTSI 150 148 123-125 8.5-8.6 51.4-53.3 122-125 2.0 TDI 150 148 132-135 8.6-8.8 52.3-56.5 114-117 Swift 5dr hatch £11,999–£17,999 AAABC 1.4i 100 98 115 11.5 52.3 125
2.0 TSI 190 4Drive 187 132 7.9 40.4 159 2.0 TDI 150 4x4 148 132 8.8 48.7 125 Given mature looks, more equipment and a hybrid powertrain, but 1.4i Turbo 150 148 130 8.5 47.9 139
1.6 TDI 115 113 114 11.5 62.8 118-119 2.0 TDI 190 187 145-146 7.5-7.8 50.4-54.3 115-124 it’s no class leader. LxWxH 3840x1735x1495 Kerb weight 890kg
2.0 TDI 150 4Drive 148 122 9.0 55.4-56.5 128-129 2.0 TDI 190 4X4 187 142 7.4 44.8 139 1.2 Dualjet 87 111 11.9 65.7 98
2.0 TDI 190 4Drive 187 132 7.5 53.3 135 1.2 Dualjet SHVS 4x4 87 105 12.6 62.7 101
Karoq 5dr SUV £21,255–£32,475 AAAAC 1.0 Boosterjet SHVS 108 121 10.6 65.7 97
Alhambra 5dr MPV £25,185–£37,475 AAAAC Yeti replacement may not have its forebear’s quirkiness, but it’s 1.0 Boosterjet 108 118-121 10.0-10.6 56.5-61.4 104-114
This cheaper version of the VW Sharan is spacious, versatile and brilliant otherwise. LxWxH 4382x1841x1603 Kerb weight 1265kg 1.4 Boosterjet Sport 138 130 8.1 50.4 125
good to drive. LxWxH 4854x1904x1730 Kerb weight 1755kg 1.0 TSI 115 113 115-116 10.3-10.4 53.3-54.3 118-119
1.4 TSI 150 148 124 9.9 43.5 150 1.5 TSI EVO 150 148 126 8.1-8.3 51.4-52.3 123-125 Baleno 5dr hatch £12,999–£17,379 AAABC
2.0 TDI Ecomotive 150 148 123-124 10.2-10.3 54.3-55.4 130-137 1.6 TDI 115 113 116 10.4-10.5 61.4-64.2 117-120 Suzuki’s family-sized hatchback makes use of clever little engines.
2.0 TDI 184 181 132-134 8.9.9.4 53.3 139-141 2.0 TDI 150 4x4 148 121 8.4-9.0 54.3-56.5 131-137 LxWxH 3995x1745x1470 Kerb weight 920kg
1.0 Boosterjet 108 118-124 11.0-11.4 57.6-62.7 105-115
S KO DA Kodiaq 5dr SUV £22,755–£37,040 AAAAC 1.2 Dualjet SHVS 87 105 12.6 70.6 94
Citigo 3dr hatch £8860–£11,850 AAABC Skoda’s first seven-seat SUV is a viable alternative to a traditional
A Czech take on the city car is more fun to drive than its plain-Jane MPV. LxWxH 4697x1882x1676 Kerb weight 1430kg Vitara 5dr SUV £15,999–£25,099 AAABC
exterior suggests. LxWxH 3597x1641x1478 Kerb weight 854kg 1.4 TSI 125 123 118-123 9.3-10.2 44.8-46.3 139-143 Utterly worthy addition to the class drives better than most.
1.0 MPI 60 59 100 13.9 51.4 101 1.4 TSI 150 148 123 9.3 44.8 143 LxWxH 4175x1775x1610 Kerb weight 1075kg

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1.0 TSI 95 93 116 10.8 60.1-64.2 101-107 XC60 5dr SUV £37,770–£59,770 AAABC
1.0 TSI 115 113 124 9.5 58.9-60.1 106 Looks like a small XC90 and carries on where the old one left off. A
2.0 TSI GTI 200 197 147 6.7 47.9 134 good, capable cruiser. LxWxH 4688x1999x1658 Kerb weight 1781kg
1.6 TDI 80 79 109 12.9 76.3 99 2.0 D4 AWD 185 127 8.4 54.3-55.4 133-136
1.6 TDI 95 93 115 10.8 74.3 106 2.0 D5 PowerPulse AWD 228 137 7.2 51.4 144
2.0 T5 AWD 247 137 6.8 38.7-39.2 164-167
Golf 3dr/5dr hatch £18,340–£34,910 AAAAB 2.0 T8 Twin Engine 310 140 5.3 134.5 49
Does exactly what everyone expects. Still the king of the family
car. LXWXH 4258x1790x1492 Kerb weight 1206kg XC90 5dr SUV £50,985–£71,370 AAAAC
1.0 TSI 85 83 112 11.9 58.9 108 Clever packaging, smart styling, good to drive: Volvo’s closest thing
1.0 TSI 110 108 122 9.9 58.9 107-109 to a class-leader. LxWxH 4950x2008x1776 Kerb weight 1961kg
1.4 TSI 125 123 127 9.1 54.3 119-120 2.0 D5 PowerPulse AWD 228 137 7.8 45.6-47.3 158-162
1.5 TSI EVO 130 128 130 9.1 59.1 110 2.0 T5 AWD 250 134 7.9 34.9-35.8 184-189
1.5 TSI EVO 150 148 134 8.3 55.4 114-116 2.0 T6 AWD 310 143 6.5 34.1-35.8 187-192
Corsa 3dr/5dr hatch £11,250–£18,995 AAABC 2.0 TSI 245 GTI Performance 241 154-155 6.2 43.5 144 and tidy handling. LxWxH 4854x1904x1720 Kerb weight 1703kg 2.0 T8 Twin Engine 310 140 5.6 108.6 59-63
Refined, stylish and practical, but its engines aren’t so good. 2.0 TSI 310 4Motion R 305 155 4.6-5.1 37.7 160-180 1.4 TSI 150 148 123-124 9.9 43.5 150-156
LxWxH 4021x1736x1479 Kerb weight 1141kg 1.4 TSI GTE 148 138 7.6 166.2 38 2.0 TDI 115 113 114 12.6 56.5 130 VUHL
1.4i 75 74 101 15.5 54.3 120 1.6 TDI 115 113 123 10.2-10.5 67.3-68.9 102-109 2.0 TDI 150 148 123-124 10.3 55.4-56.5 130-137 05 0dr open £59,995- £89,995 AAAAC
1.4i 90 88 109 13.2 54.3 120 2.0 TDI 150 148 133-134 8.6 65.7-67.3 109-117 2.0 TDI 184 181 132-136 8.9 53.3 138-141 Mexican track-day special has a pleasingly pragmatic and forgiving
1.4i Turbo 100 98 115 11.0 55.4 119 2.0 TDI 184 GTD 181 143-144 7.4-7.5 61.4-64.2 116-124 chassis. LxWxH 3718x1876x1120 Kerb weight 725kg
1.0i Turbo 90 88 112 11.9 62.8 104 T-Roc 5dr SUV £18,955–£33,850 AAAAC 2.0 DOHC Turbo 285 152 3.7 NA NA
1.0i Turbo 115 113 121 10.3 58.9 111 Golf Estate 5dr estate £21,070–£36,125 AAAAB VW’s junior SUV is beguiling and sophisticated. It drives rather well, 2.3 DOHC Turbo RR 385 158 2.7 NA NA
1.4i Turbo 150 148 129 8.9 49.6 132 Practical load-lugging estate doesn’t erode the well-rounded Golf too. LxWxH 4234x1992x1573 Kerb weight 1270kg
package. LxWxH 4567x1799x1515 Kerb weight 1295kg 1.0 TSI 115 113 116 10.1 55.4 117 WESTFIELD
Astra 5dr hatch £18,350–£28,030 AAAAC 1.0 TSI 110 108 122 10.4 57.6 110-112 1.5 TSI EVO 150 148 127 8.3 52.3-53.3 120-121 Sport 2dr coupé £19,950–£35,800 AAAAC
Good handling and nice engines, but its working-class roots still 1.4 TSI 125 123 127 9.5 53.3 118-123 1.6 TDI 115 113 116 8.3 64.2 115 Sport Turbo is very quick and fun but not a patch on the
show through. LxWxH 4370x1809x1485 Kerb weight 1244kg 1.5 TSI EVO 130 128 131 9.5 58.1 113 2.0 TSI 190 4Motion 187 134 7.2 41.5 155 Caterhams. LxWxH NA Kerb weight NA
1.0i Turbo 105 103 121 10.5 64.2 102 1.5 TSI EVO 150 148 135 8.7 55.4 114-116 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion 148 124 8.7
1.6 Sigma 56.5 132 135 NA NA NA NA
1.4i 100 98 115 12.6 52.3 124 2.0 TSI 310 4Motion R 305 155 4.8 39.2 164 1.6 Sigma 155 NA NA NA NA
1.4i Turbo 125 123 127 8.6 52.3 124 1.6 TDI 115 113 124 10.7 68.9 103-106 Tiguan 5dr SUV £23,485–£40,285 AAAAC 2.0 Duratec 200 NA NA NA NA
1.4i Turbo 150 148 134 7.8 51.4 128 2.0 TDI 150 148 134-135 8.9 65.7 111-114 An improvement on the previous model and will continue to sell by 2.0 Ecoboost 252 NA NA NA NA
1.6i Turbo 200 197 146 6.6 45.6 142 2.0 TDI 184 GTD 181 143-144 7.8-7.9 60.1 124-125 the bucket load. LxWxH 4486x1839x1654 Kerb weight 1490kg
1.6 CDTi 110 108 124 10.2 85.6 88 1.4 TSI 125 123 118 10.5 46.3-47.1 137-139 Mega 2dr coupé £14,999–£15,595 AAABC
1.6 CDTi 136 134 127 9.0 74.3 99 Golf Alltrack 5dr estate £32,110 AAAAB 1.4 TSI 150 148 124-125 9.2 48.7-49.6 130-140 Mega engines make it rapid, but not as fun as Caterham’s R range.
1.6 CDTi BiTurbo 160 157 137 8.1 68.9 109 And to complete the Golf line-up is a rugged version of the estate.
2.0 TSI 180 4Motion 177 129 7.7 38.2 170 LxWxH NA Kerb weight NA
LxWxH 4567x1799x1515 Kerb weight 1541kg 2.0 TDI 115 113 115 10.9 60.1 123 1.3 Suzuki Hyabusa 177 136 3.0 NA NA
Astra Sports Tourer 5dr estate £19,700–£27,285 AAAAC 2.0 TDI 184 4Motion 181 136 7.8 54.3 137 2.0 TDI 150 148 125-127 9.3 58.9-60.1 123-129 2.0 VTEC S2000 240 NA NA NA NA
More composed and practical than the hatchback. 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion 148 124-125 9.3 52.3-53.3 139-149
LxWxH 4702x1809x1510 Kerb weight 1273kg Golf SV 5dr MPV £20,575–£28,935 AAAAC 2.0 TDI 190 4Motion 187 131 7.9 49.6 149 ZENOS
1.0i Turbo 105 103 121 11.0 62.8 103 Probably the least appealing member of the Golf family but still 2.0 BiTDI 240 4Motion 236 142 6.5 44.1 167 E10 0dr coupé £26,995–£39,995 AAAAB
1.4i 100 98 115 13.1 51.4 127 resolute. LxWxH 4338x2050x1578 Kerb weight 1335kg The latest in a long line of mid-engined British marvels. Expect a
1.4i Turbo 125 123 127 9.0 51.4 127 1.0 TSI 85 83 110 13.0 57.6 112 Tiguan Allspace 5dr SUV £29,255–£39,730 AAAAC dedicated following. LxWxH 3800x1870x1130 Kerb weight 700kg
1.4i Turbo 150 148 134 8.2 50.4 130 1.0 TSI 110 109 119 10.7 56.5 113 Has all the Tiguan’s sensibility and refinement, now with the bonus 2.0 Ecoboost S 250 145 4.0 NA NA
1.6i Turbo 200 197 146 7.2 45.6 143 1.5 TSI EVO 130 128 126 9.6 55.4 116 of seven seats. LxWxH 4486x1839x1654 Kerb weight 1490kg 2.3 Ecoboost R 350 155 3.0 NA NA
1.6 CDTi 110 108 121 10.7 78.5 96 1.5 TSI EVO 150 148 132 8.8 54.3 118 1.4 TSI 150 148 123-124 9.5 43.5-46.3 137-148
1.6 CDTi 136 134 127 9.5 74.3 101 1.6 TDI 115 113 119 11.0 67.3-68.9 107-110 2.0 TSI 180 4Motion 177 129 8.2 36.7 175
1.6 CDTi BiTurbo 160 157 137 8.4 68.9 109 2.0 TDI 150 148 130 9.2 61.4 119 2.0 TDI 150 148 124-126 9.8 55.4-56.5 131-132
2.0 TDI 150 4Motion 148 123-124 9.9 47.9-49.6 150-153
GTC 3dr hatch £22,335–£30,830 AAABC Passat 4dr saloon £22,195–£38,750 AAAAC 2.0 TDI 190 4Motion 187 130 8.6 47.9 153
Sleek-shaped hatchback matched with good handling and decent Lands blows on rivals with its smart looks, civilised refinement, 2.0 BiTDI 240 4Motion 238 142 6.7 43.5 170
engines. LxWxH 4466x1840x1482 Kerb weight 1459kg quality and usability. LxWxH 4767x2083x1476 Kerb weight 1367kg
1.4i Turbo 120 118 119 10.1
1.4 TSI 125 46.3 144 123 129 9.7 52.3-53.3 114-126 Touareg 5dr SUV £51,595–£58,195 AAAAC
1.4i Turbo 140 138 125 8.9
1.4 TSI ACT 150 46.3 144 148 137 8.4 56.5-57.6 115-118 Hints of ritziness and sportiness don’t impinge on this functional
1.6i Turbo 200 197 143 7.3
1.8 TSI 180 42.2 154 177 144 7.7-7.9 47.9 130-136 luxury SUV’s appeal. LxWxH 4878x2193x1717 Kerb weight 1995kg
2.0i Turbo 280 276 155 5.9
2.0 TSI 220 34.9 189 217 153 6.7 44.8 146 3.0 V6 TDI 286 282 148 6.1 40.9 173
1.6 CDTi 110 108 113 11.6
1.4 TSI GTE 67.3 111 153 140 7.4 156.9 40
1.6 CDTi 136 134 123 9.5
1.6 TDI 120 65.7 115 118 128-130 10.8 67.3-70.6 95-107 V O LV O
2.0 TDI 150 148 135-137 8.7 65.7-67.3 109-121 V40 5dr hatch £21,410–£30,485 AAAAC
Insignia Grand Sport 5dr hatch £19,330–£36,965 AAAAC 2.0 TDI 190 187 146-147 7.5-7.9 67.3 109-119 Not perfect, but handsome, well-packaged, pragmatic and likeable.
The good-looking and tech-filled Insignia makes an attractive 2.0 BiTDI 240 4Motion 236 149 6.1 49.6 150 LxWxH 4370x2041x1470 Kerb weight 1417kg
proposition. LxWxH 4897x1863x1455 Kerb weight 1714kg 2.0 D2 116 118 10.5 72.4-78.5 94-104
1.5 Turbo 140 138 130 9.3 47.6 AAAAC 2.0 D3
133 Passat Estate 5dr estate £23,795–£40,350
145 130 8.4 68.9-74.3 101-108
1.5 Turbo 165 162 138 8.4 All the Passat’s redeeming features in spacious, practical estate
47.1 136 2.0 T2 119 118 9.8 50.4 127
2.0 Turbo 260 4x4 256 155 6.9 form. LxWxH 4767x2083x1516 Kerb weight 1395kg
32.8 197 2.0 T3 148 130 8.3 50.4 127
1.6 Turbo D 110 108 127 10.9 1.4 TSI 125 12370.6128 9.9 105
51.4-53.3 117-127 W H AT ’ S C O M I N G W H E N
1.6 Turbo D 136 134 126-131 9.9-10.2 1.4 TSI ACT 150 14855.4-65.7
135 8.6 54.3-55.4 119-120 V40 Cross Country 5dr hatch £25,110–£30,695
114-134 AAAAC
2.0 Turbo D 170 167 139-140 8.2-8.4 1.8 TSI 180 17751.4-54.3
143 7.9-8.1 46.3 131-137 Handsome hatchback gets a rugged makeover but loses some of
136-145
2.0 BiTurbo D 210 4x4 207 144 7.4-7.5 2.0 TSI 220 21740.4-40.9
152 6.9 44.1 183-186
149 its likeable nature. LxWxH 4369x2041x1439 Kerb weight 1428kg
1.4 TSI GTE 153 140 7.6 156.9 40 2.0 D2 116 118 10.6 72.4-74.3 99-104
Insignia Sports Tourer 5dr estate £20,850–£38,465 AAAAC 1.6 TDI 120 118 127-129 11.0 67.3-74.3 96-110 2.0 D3 145 118 8.5 68.9-72.4 102-109
The practical version of the Insignia that aims to take the fight to 2.0 TDI 150 148 135 8.9 65.7-67.3 110-124 2.0 T3 148 130 8.5 50.4 128
premium rivals. LxWxH 4986x1863x1514 Kerb weight 1487kg 2.0 TDI 190 187 145-146 7.9-8.1 65.7 111-120
1.5 Turbo 140 138 129 9.6 47.1 136 2.0 BiTDI 240 4Motion 236 148 6.3 48.7 152 S60 4dr saloon £22,950–£35,460 AAAAC
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276 155 188 5.6 38.7 164 2.0 D3 Auto 147 127 9.5 45.6-51.4 120-126 styling the Q3 isn’t a huge departure from the
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Crossland X 5dr SUV £17,205–£23,640 AAABC 2.0 TDI 190 187 148 8.0 60.1-61.4 119-122 2.0 D4 Auto 187 137 7.6 40.4-42.2 119-125 more significant changes inside. A sporty RS Q3
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ust had one of those
J long drives with a car-
loving mate when the
conversation turned to
a ‘fantasy garage’. Or ‘desert island
cars’, if you prefer.
The question, this time: if you
had to drive cars made by only one
manufacturer for the rest of time,
which company would it be?
The rules: you’d have access to
any single car maker’s whole back
catalogue, any time you wanted.
Fuelled, working, free. Opening your
garage door would be like stepping
into a particular brand’s museum.
You’ve got the life you have now, but
pick the car you want to drive that
day, and off you go.
And the badge on the nose is what
matters, not the parent company. You
can’t select ‘Volkswagen’ because it
gets you a Golf and a Lamborghini
Miura and a Porsche 917. Selecting
VW would just get you the Golf. But
BMW would get you M cars and
Mercedes would get you AMGs.
Bentley would get you pre-war
special-bodied variants.
TESTER’S NOTES
If you had to drive cars made by only one
manufacturer, forever, which would it be?
Anyway, that slightly convoluted
explanation would make the shortlist
a fairly short one, for me. I mean, all
credit to you if you simply couldn’t go
the rest of your life without spending
quality time with an Ariel Nomad,
but the cat would resent me if I tried
to take him to the vet in one.
So it would have to be a car
manufacturer that has made sensible
cars you could spend sensible time
in, and stupid, selfish cars for stupid,
selfish times. And ideally some
racing cars, too.
Loads of car makers fit the
bill. Over the past century, most
have made something useful and
something spectacular.
Which makers do I have under
consideration? Porsche, for one. The
sensible Macan, the brilliant 909
Bergspyder hillclimb special, any of
myriad great 911s, trips to the theatre
in a 928, scaring yourself stupid on
the way to work in a GT1.
Or perhaps BMW, because an M1
would scratch most supercar itches
and there are dozens of M cars that
would make every day a joy.
Or Mercedes-Benz, because the
choice of popping to the Co-op in an
Uhlenhaut 300 SLR or a 190E 2.3 16
E S TA B L I S H E D 1 8 95
BMW M1 is possibly
all the supercar
you’ll ever want
Backing Britain
27 October 1906
IN THE EARLY days, the car
industry was an international
melting pot that benefited from a
broad cross-pollination of ideas.
But foreign imports didn’t garner
universal approval, as a reader
calling himself ‘Britannicus’ made
clear in the build-up to the 1906
motor show at Olympia in London.
“Let us hope we will be spared
the disgusting spectacle of last
year’s show – Englishmen…
avoiding British stands as if they
were plague infested, and gloating
over the products of French,
German, Belgian and Italian firms.
“Let me inform these… Anglo-
Saxons that their much-despised
countrymen construct cars
unexcelled in speed, hillclimbing,
reliability and comfort. This
` assertion I make from… experience.
I live in a… hilly district where the
foreign car is a lamentable failure.”
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a @autocarclassic
My shortlist would wrap up with
Ford and Toyota, partly because I’m
quite into 4x4s and trucks these days, M O R E AU T O C A R AT
perhaps more than supercars, and
both do a decent line in them, partly
because the 2000GT or the GT40 are
achingly lovely, and partly because
their respective back catalogues of
interesting cars is so broad that you
could never, ever, be bored with it.
Which, ultimately, is the point, really. X
Today, like most days, I’m leaning
towards Mercedes-Benz, but it could Turbo 210bhp Mazda MX-5
quite easily shift as a 40 Series Toyota tested on twisting B-roads
Land Cruiser rolled past.
It doesn’t matter, anyway. There
is, of course, no wrong answer to
the question, because ultimately it’s youtube.com/autocar
just the kind of trivial nonsensical
poser that amuses people like me
who don’t have the imagination to autocar.co.uk/facebook
do something more productive with
our lives.
But actually I don’t think it’s not twitter.com/autocar
only trivial. With a question like this,
what you’re really deciding is not
just whose cars you’d like to drive the autocar_official
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