Premium people mover
23 August 2006
Renault Espace dCi Renault Espace 2.0 dCi 150 Dynamique What is it? Legendary French MPV with aircraft hangar cabin and space-age controls. Once a basic van with windows, the latest
Value for money Octavia
23 August 2006
Skodia Octavia TDI Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD Ambiente What is it? The kind of car that makes you wonder whether they got the price wrong. Exceptionally well-made, comfortable and
The driver’s family car
23 August 2006
Ford Mondeo TDCI Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI 115 Zetec What is it? A big, well-built family holdall that majors on refinement and driver involvement. Rivals may have caught up in
Stylish alternative to German prestige choices
23 August 2006
Alfa Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTD Turismo What is it? Even better looking successor to the 156 – the car that brought Alfa back from the brink of extinction. Bigger,
BMW’s class-leader
23 August 2006
BMW 320d BMW 320d SE What is it? Class-leading saloon that continues to dominate the class. Even the entry-level model is worth considering thanks to good equipment levels and fine
Top class travel package
23 August 2006
Audi A4 TDI Audi A4 2.0 TDI 140 SE What is it? Audi at its best – unpretentious executive travel in a handsome package. Great to drive, easy to live
Rugged Nissan 4×4
23 August 2006
Nissan X-Trail dCi Nissan X-Trail 2.2 dCi SE What is it? Competent junior off-roader with cultured road manners and a fun cabin. Perfect family motoring, even if you never plan
Toyota’s class 4×4
23 August 2006
Toyota RAV4 140 XT Toyota RAV4 2.2 D-4D 140 XT4 What is it? Third-generation RAV4 adds sophistication and refinement to its long list of endearing qualities. The original
Six-seater that looks like a hatch
23 August 2006
Honda FR-V i-CTDi Honda FR-V 2.2 i-CDTi SE What is it? Clever and practical six-seater MPV that offers two rows of three seats. Built like a Swiss watch and fun
Volkswagen Golf: Match play Golf
23 August 2006
VW Golf Match road test report Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI Match What is it? The benchmark premium hatchback. Thanks to its sophisticated interior, smooth driving style and effortless driving experience,
Britain’s favourite family hatchback
23 August 2006
Ford Focus TDCI Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI LX What is it? Britain
Brilliant MINI comeback
23 August 2006
Modern MINI with retro looks MINI 1.6 16v Cooper What is it? Successor to the world
The ultimate business car
23 August 2006
BMW 530d SE BMW 530d 3.0 SE What is it? Class-leading excecutive saloon with a breathtaking array of talents. Rear drive chassis will appeal to drivers who crave excitement while
Beefy Benz brings welcome return to quality
23 August 2006
Mercedes-Benz M350 Mercedes-Benz M350 SE Auto What is it? Chunky American-built off-roader that
Discovery: Classy seven seat off-roader
23 August 2006
Land Rover Discovery Land-Rover Discovery 2.7 TDV6 GS 7-seat What is it? Boxy British bruiser with amazing road presence and unbeatable off-road ability. Vast cabin has seven seat option. What’s
Small Porsche Coupe
23 August 2006
Porsche Cayman S Porsche Cayman S 3.4 Coupe What is it? The Cayman bridges the gap between the Boxster and the 911, but in some respects, it betters both its
Return of the Z car
23 August 2006
Nissan 350Z Nissan 350Z 3.5 Coupe What is it? Retro coupe that presses all the right buttons. Old-school rear drive layout delivers great handling and makes it one of the
Refined new Clio
23 August 2006
Renault Clio dCi Renault Clio 1.5dCi 86 Dynamique What is it? Third-generation Renault supermini that follows the market trend towards bigger and more practical cars. Material quality feels a notch
Super clever supermini
23 August 2006
Toyota Yaris 5dr Toyota Yaris 1.3 VVTi T3 5dr What is it? A clever supermini bursting at the door seals with new ideas. Very well made and more sophisticated to
New look for seven-seater king
23 August 2006
Vauxhall Zafira Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 Design What is it? The first MPV in the class to offer a seven seater layout. Even today, it
