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ISSUE 332

LATE ST NE WS

B U Y IN G A D VIC E

N E W CA R T E S T S

D OCT OR DI E S E L

US ED CARS

DIESELCAR
JANUARY 2015

THE UK’S LEADING MAGAZINE FOR ECONOMY MOTORING
January 2015 £4.95 Issue 332

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CONTENTS
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NEWS
All of the latest news in the
world of diesel, including the
latest models, technology and
consumer news.

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MARKETPLACE
An invaluable resource bringing
together all the latest model
news and price changes,
together with sales statistics and
a full run-down of all the new
cars that are coming soon that
the car makers really don’t want
you to know about.

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FIRST TESTS
Driven this month:
• Audi Q3
• Fiat 500X
• Hyundai i20
• Mazda2
• MINI Cooper SD
• MINI Countryman

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FEATURES
We look at Chinese copycat cars,
take a look at how 3D printing is
revolutionising the development
of new cars and take a trip to
Peugeot’s museum in Mulhouse.

070

DOCTOR DIESEL
The dear old Doc gives advice
on your problems, motoring or
otherwise.

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Have your say on any motoring
subject by writing to the Editor.

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BMW’s 2 Series Coupé faces the
recently facelifted Volkswagen
Scirocco.

A new supplement dedicated
to economy focused motoring.
Be it electric, hybrid, alternative
fuels or sub-100g/km diesel and
petrol cars. There’s news, views,
road tests and features, too.

LEGAL i
Our legal expert is on hand to
answer your questions on any
aspect of motoring law.

TWIN TEST
078

GADGET INSPECTOR

On test this month:
• Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
• Kia Soul EV
• Peugeot 108 vs
Renault Twingo
• Tesla Model S
• Toyota Yaris Hybrid
• Volkswagen e-up!

Read about the latest motoring
gadgets, gizmos, books and
tools, all tested by our resident
gadget inspector.

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Tested in this issue:
• Dacia Duster
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
• Peugeot 508
• SEAT Alhambra
• Skoda Octavia Scout

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LONG TERM TESTS
Our in-depth reports give you a
valuable insight into what it is
like to live with key new models
on a day-to-day basis.

004

MEALS ON WHEELS
Our experts don’t only deliver
verdicts on the latest cars, but
serve up reports on culinary
excellence that will tickle your
taste buds, too.

084

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THE EXTRA MILE
No doubt one of the most
informative and practical
columns in the magazine,
giving advice on fuel saving and
economy measures.

ON TEST

ECO CAR

USED CARS

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The most comprehensive and
accurate data section in the
business, covering every diesel,
hybrid and electric vehicle on
sale, as well as the addition of
sub-100g/km petrol cars, too.

Invaluable buying advice,
an insight into recent
auction prices, as well as a
comprehensive look at buying a
used Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi.

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DATA FILES

130

JEERBOX
Columnist Simon Hacker takes
an interesting and amusing
sideways look at the wonderful
world of motoring.

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MEET THE TEAM

WHAT WAs YOUR FIRsT CAR?
Maxine has always had a passion for cars and after ten
years as a regional motoring editor in South Wales, is
enjoying the freelance lifestyle, travelling here, there
and everywhere to test out new cars and interview
the brains behind the technology. She simply loves
driving… nearly as much as rugby!

MAXINE ASHFORD
A rare female in the testosterone pool of motoring
journalism, Sue has had her had right foot to the floor
throughout a career spanning more than 30 years. From
local newspapers, via Brands Hatch and twenty years in
Fleet Street as a motoring editor, she also notched up a
decade as a Top Gear presenter.

SUE BAKER
Gavin’s right foot is still planted firmly in the 1980s
and 1990s, as he fuels his rather unhealthy obsession
with old motors. Commonly he is found tapping away
furiously at a keyboard, or hurtling up the A303 from
Devon to attend a car event. He is said to be fond of tea
and Hobnobs.

GAVIN BRAITHWAITE-SMITH
A journalist for the best part of a decade, Jack has
worked on consumer magazines and websites, national
newspapers and specialist business and enthusiast
titles. He’s written about old cars and new cars and has
thumbed through more company car benefit-in-kind tax
tables than most sane people ever will.

JACK CARFRAE
Motoring journalism was the unexpected outcome of
a decade spent in a variety of rally cars, in both the
left- and right-hand seats. Peter maintains that this
arduous habit still enables him to see both sides of a
motoring argument, be it about a race car or electric
shopping motor.

pETER CRACKNELL
Country dweller Richard got hooked on cars at the
1982 NEC motor show, aged 11. However, he didn’t
start driving until he was 13, when he began tearing up
the fields around a nearby farm, in his school friend’s
beaten-up Audi. Now, 33 years on, he has a less tatty
Audi of his own.

RICHARD DREDGE
Dating back to the days of hot metal and typewriters,
Simon trained on a local weekly rag before realising
transport and travel might be more interesting than the
machinations of Wapley Parish Council. These days,
travel is mostly restricted to school runs with occasional
escapes to research his next work of fiction.

SIMON HACKER
City life, urban crawls, and the M25 are amongst
Victor's pet hates, along with mobile phones and most
pop music since Abba. But he's a country music fan,
and he often dreams of picking up Willie Nelson or
Emmylou Harris, guitar on shoulder, hitching a lift on
the A14, in his little red Corvette. Definitely a dreamer...

VICTOR HARMAN
Adam has always had a love for classic and retro cars
and this love can be traced back to his childhood. He
can count the likes of the Peugeot 205 and Rover 200,
as well as 18 Minis, amongst his former cars. Though
British cars have dominated his driving career, he's
interested in everything on four wheels.

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THINKING

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FIRST WORDS

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO

ECONOMY MOTORING

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f you’ve already had a flick through this edition of Diesel Car,
you’ve probably already spotted a few changes to this month’s
edition. Apart from a minor facelift to the some of the pages,
and a few new features, I’m sure you’ve also noticed the 16 extra
pages and the new Eco Car section that begins on page 93.
Long term readers will know that Diesel Car has always covered
vehicles powered by alternative fuels, and now we are bolstering
that coverage with the addition of eco-focussed petrol models that
duck under the crucial 100g/km CO2 emissions barrier, and that
qualify for tax-free motoring. This will bring the coverage of diesel
cars, hybrids, electric vehicles and now eco-friendly petrol cars all
under one roof and in a single place. Our long-term plans are to
grow this new section (and the total number of pages) progressively
until Eco Car is large enough to be launched as a separate standalone title, to sit alongside Diesel Car.
But what does that mean for Diesel Car – have we fallen out of
love with diesel power? Not for one moment, and diesel power will
continue to be our number one passion, however we recognise

that some readers may want to look at other forms of propulsion
to satisfy their eco needs as their lives change. In future Diesel Car
and the Eco Car supplement will be the definitive one-stop shop,
specialising in every aspect of frugal and economical motoring.
As always, we welcome your feedback, views and ideas,
so please don’t be shy and drop me a line at ian.robertson@
dieselcarmagazine.co.uk. Diesel Car, and the newly launched Eco
Car supplement, will truly be the best place to get your diet of
diesel and eco focussed news and views every four weeks.
This edition of Diesel Car reaches the newsstands just a few
days before Christmas and the end of 2014. On behalf of the
entire Diesel Car team, I would like to thank all our readers for
their loyalty, wish you all a very merry Christmas
and a happy and prosperous new year. Here’s to a
fantastic 2015.

IAN ROBERTSON
EDITOR & publisher

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NEWS

MISSION
ACCOMPLISHED
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ith the launch of the fifth and final
model on the company’s compact
platform, the rejuvenation of
Mercedes-Benz’s small to medium car range
is now complete. The new estate version,
called CLA Shooting Brake, follows the
launch of new A- and B-Class models, and
the addition of a CLA four-door coupé and
GLA five-door crossover vehicle.
Mirroring the look of the larger CLS, the
new CLA Shooting Brake mixes style with
practicality, boasting a loadbay that is
capable of carrying 495 litres of luggage
with the seats in place, while folding them
down opens the space up to 1,354 litres.
If the chairs are stowed in what MercedesBenz calls the ‘cargo’ position, where
the backrests are more steeply raked,
the carrying capacity rises to 595 litres,
with space remaining for five occupants.
Headroom is more generous in the back
compared to the four-door coupé, with an
extra four centimeres of height, thanks to

the roofline sloping more gently.
A pair of trim levels will be offered –
Urban and AMG Line, while a limited edition
OrangeArt Edition has also been announced
by the maker. The later features distinctive
styling that includes 18-inch multi-spoke
alloy wheels with an orange rim, orange
highlights on the front and rear bumpers,
and an orange ring for the bi-xenon
headlights. Inside, the seats are finished
in black and orange, and the seat belts are
black with orange stripes. The stitching for
the steering wheel, dashboard and seats all
feature a contrasting coloured stitch. Urban
models feature a diamond-effect radiator
grille with gloss black pins and 18-inch
alloy wheels, while AMG Line versions sport
a bodykit and lowered suspension. Key
optional extras include an electric panoramic
sunroof, and autonomous emergency
braking is standard equipment, along with
driver drowsiness detection.
On sale in January, with the first cars
arriving in showrooms at the end of March,
the CLA Shooting Brake is offered with

a pair of 2.1-litre turbo diesel engines
and the option of four-wheel-drive from
September 2015. The entry-level CLA 200
CDI develops 134bhp, while the more
powerful CLA 220 CDI produces 174bhp
and 258lb ft of torque. In its most efficient
guise, the CLA 200 CDI automatic is
capable of emitting just 101g/km of CO2
and 72.4mpg on the combined cycle. All
versions feature fuel-saving stop-start
technology and meet the latest Euro 6
emissions standards. Prices are expected
to be announced nearer the on-sale date,
along with final specifications.

Mirroring the look of the larger CLS, the
new CLA Shooting Brake mixes style with
practicality…

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NEWS

BABY AUDI

GETS FACELIFT
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lmost five years on from when the
A1 was first revealed, and with
more than half a million having
found homes around the world since its
launch in 2010, Audi has announced a
series of changes to its smallest car. A
new 114bhp 1.6-litre TDI engine is the
headline act, emitting just 92g/km of CO2,
and for the first time in the UK, there’s the
option of a seven-speed twin-clutch S tronic
automatic transmission. For petrol buyers,
next summer, a new 1.0-litre TFSI engine
producing 94bhp will join the line-up, with
CO2 emissions of 99g/km. All engines meet
the latest Euro 6 emissions regulations.
Exterior changes centre around a
redesigned front grille, featuring a flatter,
wider single frame, as well as reprofiled
bumpers, fresh alloy wheel designs and
alterations to the rear light clusters. A palette
of new colours are also available. Inside,
there’s extra chrome trim and gloss black
detailing, together with a range of different
choices for the upholstery.
Audi drive select is now standard on all
models from Sport and above, which allows

the driver to alter the steering, throttle
and S tronic gearbox mapping by choosing
between three menu options – automatic,
dynamic or efficiency. The steering has
been uprated in the latest A1, too, designed
to deliver a sharper and more involving
driving experience, while adjustable dampers
are now available on all Sport and S line
versions. Following the lead taken by the
A3, buyers of the A1 can select the kind
of suspension set-up that they want, with
SE coming as standard with a comfort
orientated ride, Sport versions adopting a
firmer configuration, though revised with
greater absorption compared to before, while
S line models have a firmer set-up still, with
lowered suspension. Buyers of Sport models
can opt for SE suspension if they wish for a
more pliant ride, while S line customers can
also opt for either the SE or Sport set-up, too,
at no extra cost. This level of choice shows
that Audi has been listening to its critics,
giving buyers unprecedented level of choice
of suspension set-up in the small car sector.
New equipment for the latest A1 includes
a secondary collision brake assist system
that helps avoid further collisions after an
accident, and S line models now feature
xenon headlights with LED rear lights. An

optional Tech pack now also includes
Audi Connect, which brings a number of
internet-based services to the car, as well
as satellite navigation and a 40GB hard
drive to store music, while the Comfort
pack now also includes high beam assist for
the headlights, and a driver’s information
system, adding to the cruise control,
auto-dimming rear view mirror, automatic
headlights and wipers and rear parking
sensors that were already part of the pack.
Prices start at £15,390 for the A1 SE
three-door and rise to £21,520 for the A1
Sportback S line S tronic. As before, the
small Audi is offered in a trio of trim levels
– SE, Sport and S line. In Europe, an entrylevel three-cylinder 1.4-litre TDI engine is
also offered, but there are no plans to offer
that engine here when the first cars arrive
in the UK in the spring.

… for the first time in the UK, there’s the
option of a seven-speed twin-clutch
S tronic automatic transmission.

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NEWS

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t isn’t unusual for a car maker to show
off one or two new models, but Mazda
pulled out all the stops, revealing its
new CX-3 compact crossover, alongside
facelifted versions of the 6 saloon and CX-5
SUV. And if that wasn’t enough, the MX-5
made its North American debut, too.
The new CX-3 is designed to take on
the Nissan Juke, Renault Captur and other
compact crossovers, and is the fifth model
featuring the company’s Kodo design
theme, with styling cues that are instantly
recognisable as being from the Mazda
family of cars. At 4,275 millimetres long,
the new CX-3 is marginally longer than the

majority of its rivals, as well as having a
greater wheelbase, which should endow
the baby Mazda with more legroom for
rear seat passengers.
Under the bonnet is the same 103bhp
1.5-litre SkyActiv-D engine that is found
in the latest Mazda2, and in the CX-3
it is offered with front or four-wheeldrive paired to a six-speed manual
gearbox. All-wheel-drive editions also
have the option of a six-speed automatic
transmission, too. The new line-up goes
on sale next summer, with prices and
specifications to be revealed closer to the
on-sale date.

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festive issue of Diesel Car. Well done if you got them all right, and a
dunces cap for those that couldn’t figure everything out.

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NEWS

CX-5 upgraded too
The CX-3s bigger brother, the CX-5,
has also been revised for 2015, with a
bolder front grille, redesigned internals
for the headlights and LEDs added for
both the rear light clusters and the
daytime running lights at the front.
Inside, there’s better quality materials,
deeper and more supportive rear
seats, an electric park brake in place
of a traditional lever, to free up space
on the centre console, and the latest
generation MZD connect infotainment
system. Work has been carried out to

optimise the suspension set-up to deliver
a more pliant ride, with improvements
to the noise, vibration and harshness
reaping a ten per cent reduction in cabin
noise at motorway speeds, boosting
refinement. New safety features in the
latest generation CX-5 include adaptive
LED headlights, a lane keeping assistant
and a driver drowsiness detection
system. The revised CX-5 arrives in UK
showrooms in May 2015, with prices
expected to be broadly in line with the
current model.

And in other non-diesel news …
Lexus took the wraps
off its LF-C2 concept at
the Los Angeles motor
show, a car that is hotly
tipped to morph into an
open-top version of its
soon to be launched
RC 300h Coupé.

New all-wheel-drive
editions of the F-Type R
and F-Type S have been
announced by jaguar,
alongside a manual
gearbox option for the
3.0-litre models. They
arrive in the summer.

Mercedes-Benz has
revived the Maybach
name as a sub-brand
for a range of S-Class
models. Highlights
include a 20cm longer
wheelbase and a more
bespoke cabin.

Bentley unveiled
the super luxurious,
Mulsanne-based, Grand
Convertible Concept in
Los Angeles as a signal
of its intentions for the
future. It is expected to
be made in low numbers.

Audi’s Prologue show
car gives a strong
indication as to the
company’s new styling
direction for the brand,
as well as a glimpse of
the possible design of
the upcoming A9.

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NEWS

ROADS UPGRADE PLAN

ANNOUNCED
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ransport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has announced an
ambitious £15 billion roads programme designed to deal
with some of the country’s most problematic congestion
hotspots. 127 new road schemes have been announced, 84 of them
brand new, with more than 1,300 miles of new lanes to be added to
the infrastructure, to ease misery for motorists.
The ‘road investment strategy’ includes a tunnel at Stonehenge to
solve the traffic problems, and dual carriageways along the entire
length of the A303 and A358. Once complete, drivers will be able
to travel along twin lanes from London to within 15 miles of Land’s
End. Other investment includes adding an additional lane to create
more smart motorways, and improving a third of the junctions on
the M25, London’s orbital motorway. The A1, A27 and A47 will also
benefit from dual carriageways, and the M42 in Birmingham, close
to the airport and NEC, is set to improved, too.
Further information is available at https://www.gov.uk/
government/collections/road-investment-strategy, including a
full run down of where the improvement works will be carried
out. The programme will also fund new charging points for low
emission vehicles every 20 miles across the entire road network,
and pay for an environment fund to mitigate carbon emissions and
reduce the number of people affected by noise by 250,000. The
programme will seek to protect sites that have a cultural or historic
heritage, and also reduce the impact that these new road building
programmes will have on wildlife, countryside and local habitants.
Further work will be carried out by including cycle paths at 200 key
locations, with a commitment to cycle-proof any new developments.
In announcing the new investment, Patrick McLoughlin said
“Today I am setting out the biggest, boldest and most far-reaching
roads programme for decades. It will dramatically improve our
road network and unlock Britain’s economic potential. Roads are

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key to our nation’s prosperity. For too long they have suffered
from under-investment. This government has a long term plan to
secure the country’s future and this £15 billion roads programme is
demonstration of that. Better roads allow us to travel more freely,
creating jobs and opportunities, benefiting hardworking families
across the country.”

KEY PROJECTS AT A GLANCE:
• Dual-carriageway for the entire A303 and A358 to the South
West, including a tunnel at Stonehenge.
• Dualling of the carriageway all the way from London to Ellingham.
• Smart motorway to be completed for the M62.
• Improvements to the Port of Liverpool.
• Road improvements for the A27 to tackle congestion around
Worthing, Arundel and Lewes.
• Dualling sections of the A47 and improvements to its connections
to the A1 and A11.
• Improving one-third of all junctions on the M25.
• Enhancements to the M42 to the east of Birmingham, giving
better access to Birmingham Airport and the NEC.
• Upgrades to junction 7 of the M11, and technology upgrades
between 8 and 14.
• An A5 to M1 link-road.
• Smart motorway to be introduced between junctions 6 to 8 on
the A1(M).
• Colchester bypass on the A12 to be widened and improvements
from Chelmsford down to the M25.
• Major enhancements to junctions 3 to 12 of the M4, and 2 to 4A
on the M3.
• Improvements to the M1 from junctions 13 to 19, 24 to 25 and
28 to 31.

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NEWS

VOLKSWAGEN HIGHLIGHTS
UPCOMING INNOVATIONS
A

t a recent technical innovation seminar, Volkswagen
gave attendees an insight into the future technology
that its cars will employ, designed to boost
efficiency and improve their environmental credentials.
Furthermore, the company has set itself a tough target of
becoming the world’s most sustainable car maker by 2018,
aiming to reduce energy and water consumption, waste
generation and emissions by 25 per cent across
all its business areas.

PERSONALISING THE
SETTINGS
TEN-SPEED DSG

LIGHTWEIGHT PANELS

The first twin-clutch transmission was
launched back in 2003, delivering
fast gear changes, and class leading
efficiency. Now the company is set to
introduce a newly developed ten-speed
DSG transmission that can be mated
to vehicles producing up to 406lb ft of
torque. This new transmission will help
to deliver Volkswagen’s aims of further
lowering CO2
emissions,
and is just as
compact as
the company’s
existing sevenspeed DSG
gearbox.

A sandwich method is adopted using two
steel cover layers, and a middle polymerthermoplastic layer, achieving a weight
saving of around 30 per cent, and yet still
has the same strength. This technique
has recently progressed from low-scale to
high-volume production.

STOP-START 2.0 AND
COASTING WITH THE
ENGINE OFF
Stop-start 2.0 not only switches off the
engine when it is stationary, but cuts
the power at speeds below 4mph, too, as
the car coasts to a stop. The engine can
also be shut off at higher speeds, when it
isn’t been used, and as soon as the driver
releases the accelerator pedal. With a
greater level of driver anticipation, looking
further down the road ahead, these new
features can deliver significant fuel
efficiency improvements.

SUPER POWERFUL
ENGINES
The latest 237bhp 2.0-litre twinturbocharged diesel engine in the Passat
delivers thunderous performance, is
the most powerful 2.0-litre engine in
production, and yet is still pretty frugal.
118.5bhp per litre, a top speed of
149mph and 53.3mpg on the combined
cycle are astounding figures, but there’s
more developments to come. Volkswagen
showed a 268bhp edition of the 2.0-litre
twin-turbocharged engine, made possible
by the use
of a variable
valve train,
optimised
gas exchange
cycles and
the addition
of an electric
booster.

There is scope to build upon the memory
capability already found in some vehicles
for seats, mirrors and other functionality.
When the car is unlocked and opened,
these settings will be automatically
activated for the driver, removing the
need for continual re-adjustment for the
seats, mirrors, driver assistance systems
and radio stations, and in the future,
these settings
could even be
ported to other
Volkswagen
vehicles,
too.

LOW-E GLASS AND
INFRA-RED REFLECTION
Keeping the cabin temperature down in
bright sunshine means that the climate
control system doesn’t have to work
so hard to keep occupants cool, and so
Volkswagen has developed a dashboard
that reflects infra-red light, and a sunroof
that features an extremely thin oxide
film that is vapour deposited on the
low-E glass sunroof, making it infra-red
reflective. This means it can stop the cabin
heating up in the summer, and keeps the
heat locked in during winter months. More
efficient air conditioning systems are just
as important as these two innovations in
reducing CO2 emissions and boosting fuel
economy.

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NEWS

MOTORING MORSELS
ABT SPORTSLINE, the world’s largest
tuner of VOLKSWAGEN vehicles, is
continuing its tie-up with MOBIL 1, filling
the engines exclusively with their lubricants.

A new British record has been set by DVLA
PERSONALISED REGISTATIONS, with
25 O sold for more than £500,000, and set
to be placed onto a rare Ferrari 250 SWB.

With a new Fabia on-sale early next year,
SKODA is hoping to clear stocks of the
old car with a no-VAT offer, which means a
deduction of 20 per cent off the list price.

ACCIDENT EXCHANGE has revealed that
car parking prangs are the second most
common accident after rear-end shunts,
costing an average of £1,428 per incident.

On the final day of the MASERATI
centennial celebrations, the 50,000th car
has rolled off the production line at the
company’s factory in Grugliaso, Italy.

Statistics from the SOCIETY OF MOTOR
MANUFACTURER AND TRADERS show
UK factories made 17 per cent less engines
in October due to re-tooling for new models.

For the next year, visitors to the BMW
museum in Munich can see an exhibition
called “The MINI Story”, with over 30 original
cars from the brand’s 55 year history.

The PRINCE MICHAEL OF KENT has
announced that a new LONDON MOTOR
SHOW will take place in Battersea Park
during May 2016.

SSANGYONG has announced that the name
of its new small crossover will be called
Tivoli, with the final design to be revealed in
Korea in January.

As the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
celebrates the 50th anniversary since the
first drink drive campaign, deaths have fallen
from 1,640 in 1967 to just 230 in 2012.

A new lower drink drive limit of 50mg in
every 100ml of blood has been introduced
by the SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT and is
effective across Scotland now.

VAUXHALL and parent company OPEL has
announced that a new flagship SUV will be
built at the company’s Rüsselsheim factory
in Germany by the end of the decade.

The DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT has
said that from April 2015, the maximum
speed for lorries on UK dual-carriageways
will increase from 50 to 60mph.

According to research by SEWELLS
INTELLIGENCE, over half of all company
car drivers are considering the new Mondeo
for their next company car.

Satellite navigation company TOMTOM has
announced a deal to provide navigation
technology to ACER smartphones from the
end of 2014.

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THIS MONTH
A month in the world of motoring

18TH NOVEMBER 2014
A holiday to Thailand for relaxation
means that I’m not going to be driving
for a week, and that’s an oddity for me.
Normally when I travel abroad, I’ll rent
a car and explore, but the Thai roads,
especially around Bangkok, are some of
the scariest that I’ve experienced. So I’m
happy to be chauffeured around in either
taxis or tuk-tuks and let the Thai people
have the stress. As you would expect,
the Thai car market is a completely
different kettle of fish, and only a few of
the models sold in Europe find their way
there. Of course the premium models are
still the same, like BMWs and MercedesBenzs, but the strong selling Japanese
marques all have different iterations
for the local market. For example, the
Toyota Yaris on the Thai market is a
totally different car, less edgy, and more
mundane in appearance, and yet is
number three in the Thailand sales charts,
while its saloon sister car, the Vios, grabs
the fourth place spot. Pick-up trucks are
popular, with the Toyota Hilux and Isuzu
D-Max claiming the first two places, while
Honda’s compact small car, the City, sits
in fifth place. One familiar car that we do
see in Europe is the Honda Jazz, which
comes in at tenth place.
Apart from the country’s penchant for
pick-up trucks, the Thai people are in
love with saloon cars, with few medium
and large cars not to have a trunk
attached at the back. It’s an interesting
contrast to the UK market that prefers
an extra door for added versatility. There
are saloon, or rather sedan, versions
of popular cars like the Ford Fiesta and
Mazda2, and even the Mitsubishi Mirage
has a four-door edition called Attrage. I’m
still a big fan of traditional saloons, and
it seems that my tastes are more in tune
with Thai tastes than my native UK.

2ND DECEMBER 2014
Following my diary entry last month about
the changes to the Dartford Crossing,
today was my first opportunity to travel
over the bridge since the Dart Charge had
been introduced. I had left plenty of time
to get to my appointment, expecting the
usually long tailback and slow progress
up and over the bridge, but I’m pleased
to say that I needn’t have done, as the

THIS MONTH

Thailand gets an
alternative look for its Toyota Yaris
journey was a joy. Traffic was moving
freely at a steady 50mph, and all thanks
to not having to slow down to throw the
couple of quid in the bucket. Definitely
still a work in progress, the workmen
have removed a few of the toll booths
on the far left hand side, and so a small
chicane directs the traffic around the
redundant booths and back onto the
main carriageway. I’m pleased to eat
my words from last month, saying that I
couldn’t see how the traffic would simply
disappear, but it appears that it has, with
the congestion travelling northbound
appearing to have been solved.
Of course it can only get better when
the road works are complete, especially on
the southbound side which is still afflicted
with traffic misery. Despite removing the
necessity to pay at the toll booths, you’re
still channelled through and have to wait
for the barrier to rise. Road works will be
ongoing until the late spring to remodel
the road layout so that the traffic is
funnelled safely into the pair of tunnels.
Previously, the traffic came to a halt
naturally while the toll fee is thrown into
the bin or paid to the staff manning the
booths, and so when the traffic accelerates

away and then arrives at the mouth of the
tunnels, the speeds are comparatively low.
The trick will be slowing the traffic down
sufficiently from the 70mph motorway
speeds so that there isn’t carnage on the
run up to the crossing. No doubt cameras
and the fear of points on your licence will
play a part.
So within six months, what has been
a traffic hot spot blighting an area of the
south east will come to an end. I won’t
miss it, however, the added complication
of paying for the toll is something that I’m
not looking forward to. Jumping in and
out of cars like I do, along with my fellow
testers, you have to be on the ball making
sure that the vehicle is registered prior to
travelling. Early experience has shown that
it is taking 48 to 72 hours for the crossing
to show up on the Dart Charge computer
system, rather longer than the hour
that it used to take when the previous
automated DartTag system was in place.
In the first few days the helplines went
into meltdown, with customers either in
for a long wait or unceremoniously cut off.
Early gremlins are inevitable, but hopefully
these foibles will be ironed out quickly
without inconveniencing the traveller.

14

YEARS AGO...
It’s rather apt that the cover of Diesel Car shouts about
a petrol vs diesel comparison of the Ford Focus, as we
launch Eco Car some 14 years later. Our testers praised
both cars for their exciting styling, dynamic road behaviour
and excellent practicality, but the diesel ultimately won
due to its cheaper running costs, at over 1.5 pence per
mile less than its petrol powered stablemate. Elsewhere,
we continued our comparison tests with a pair of Nissan
Almeras, one diesel of course, and the other powered by LPG. Surprisingly,
with the considerable cost advantage that LPG had, the diesel worked out marginally cheaper
to run, and the relatively rarity of the LPG filling stations was a disadvantage. Elsewhere
we tested the Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDI, with our test verdict over-brimming with praise. An
impressively spacious cabin, high quality assembly and deceptively fast were all comments
that were lavished on the Czech-built motor. Other hot new metal tested for the first time
included the Audi A4, Renault Laguna II, Skoda Fabia Estate and Hyundai Trajet.

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MARKETPLACE
T

he recovery in the UK car market continues as the
number of cars registered in the UK has already passed
the total figure for 2013. 33 consecutive months of
growth means that more than 2.3 million cars have hit the
roads this year, 9.4 per cent up compared to a year ago. The
market for small cars continues to grow considerably, while
crossovers, 4x4s and MPVs are appealing to more and more
customers each month, too.
German car manufacturers had a fantastic month, with the
Volkswagen Golf grabbing second place in the November
top ten best sellers list, while the Mercedes-Benz C-Class

sneaked in at tenth position. Ford’s Fiesta resolutely refuses
to be shifted from the top spot, while in the diesel top ten,
the Volkswagen Golf is number one for both November and
the year-to-date figures, as it has been most of the year. The
C-Class also bounded up to second place in the diesel best
sellers list in November, rounding off a great month for the
maker of cars wearing the three pointed star.
Despite diesel cars getting a kicking in the daily press, the
marketshare for the month and year-to-date figures continues
to grow. Alternative fuel vehicles are increasing, too, with the
only area of the market showing a decline, is the petrol arena.

BEST SELLERS
NOVEMBER 2014
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

YEAR-TO-DATE

Ford Fiesta

7,660

Ford Fiesta

123,747

Volkswagen Golf

5,440

Ford Focus

78,944

Vauxhall Corsa

4,832

Vauxhall Corsa

73,709

Ford Focus

4,813

Volkswagen Golf

69,787

Volkswagen Polo

4,075

Vauxhall Astra

54,753

Nissan Qashqai

3,947

Nissan Qashqai

47,154

Vauxhall Astra

3,710

Volkswagen Polo

44,815

Nissan Juke

3,557

Audi A3

42,949

Audi A3

3,451

Fiat 500

41,297

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

3,336

Nissan Juke

36,215

DIESEL BEST SELLERS
NOVEMBER 2014
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

YEAR-TO-DATE

Volkswagen Golf

3,736

Volkswagen Golf

48,041

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

2,897

Ford Focus

37,967

BMW 3 Series

2,892

Nissan Qashqai

31,712

Nissan Qashqai

2,477

BMW 3 Series

30,973

Audi A3

2,166

Audi A3

26,318

Ford Focus

2,034

Vauxhall Insignia

26,138

Vauxhall Insignia

1,936

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

23,805

BMW 1 Series

1,885

Vauxhall Astra

23,220

Vauxhall Astra

1,870

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

23,164

BMW 5 Series

1,747

Ford Kuga

21,263

BEST SELLING CAR MAKERS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

016

NOV
2014

MARKET
SHARE%

YEARTO-DATE

MARKET
SHARE%

Ford

19,159

11.12%

Ford

306,134

13.25%

Vauxhall

16,653

9.66%

Vauxhall

246,015

10.65%

Volkswagen

16,196

9.40%

Volkswagen

200,353

8.67%

BMW

12,355

7.17%

Audi

150,974

6.54%

Audi

11,594

6.73%

BMW

136,433

5.91%

Nissan

10,752

6.24%

Nissan

129,576

5.61%

Mercedes-Benz

8,808

5.11%

Mercedes-Benz

116,645

5.05%

Peugeot

6,772

3.93%

Peugeot

98,057

4.24%

Toyota

6,037

3.50%

Toyota

88,325

3.82%

Hyundai

5,952

3.45%

Citroën

78,215

3.39%

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MARKETPLACE

NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS
NOV 2014

MARKETSHARE %

YEAR-TO-DATE

MARKETSHARE %

Total sales

172,327

2,310,237

Diesel sales

88,376

51.3%

1,155,801

50.0%

Petrol sales

79,075

45.9%

1,107,026

47.9%

Alternative fuel sales

4,876

2.8%

47,410

2.1%

Electric sales

1,871

12,377

Diesel hybrid sales

167

2,553

Petrol hybrid sales

2,838

32,474

REGISTRATION WINNERS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

REGISTRATIONS –
NOVEMBER 2014

REGISTRATIONS –
NOVEMBER 2013

INCREASE %

Mitsubishi

1,497

426

251.41%

MG

170

75

126.67%

Maserati

70

32

118.75%

SsangYong

124

61

103.28%

Lexus

1,138

616

84.74%

Jeep

347

239

45.19%

Volvo

3,613

2,515

43.66%

Nissan

10,752

8,040

33.73%

Jaguar

1,291

1,017

26.94%

Toyota

6,037

4,812

25.46%

REGISTRATION LOSERS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

REGISTRATIONS –
NOVEMBER 2014

REGISTRATIONS –
NOVEMBER 2013

DECREASE %

Chevrolet

0

599

100%

smart

130

329

60.49%

Chrysler

52

90

42.22%

Alfa Romeo

374

462

19.05%

Vauxhall

16,653

19,669

15.33%

Dacia

1,729

2,026

14.66%

Land Rover

3,370

3,806

11.46%

Ford

19,159

21,027

8.88%

Honda

2,954

3,157

6.43%

Suzuki

2,167

2,262

4.20%

Data supplied by:

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MARKETPLACE

IN THE

E
N
I
L
E
PIP

AUDI Q3

Alfa Romeo Large Car
Alfa Romeo Crossover
Audi A1
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Audi A4
Audi A5
Audi Q1
Audi Q3
Audi Q5
Audi Q7
Audi TT
Audi TT Roadster
BMW 1 Series
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 7-seat
BMW 2 Series Convertible
BMW 3 Series
BMW 6 Series
BMW 7 Series
BMW X1
BMW X6
BMW X6 xDrive40d
BMW X7
Chrysler 300C
Citroën C3 Picasso
Citroën Berlingo Multispace
Citroën C4
Citroën DS4
Citroën DS5
Fiat 500
Fiat 500X
Ford Ka
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Ford Focus ST
Ford C-MAX
Ford Mondeo 1.5 TDCi
Ford Mondeo 4x4
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi

New model
New model
Facelift
New derivative
New derivative
New model
New model
New model
Facelift
New model
New model
New model
New model
Facelift
New model
New model
Facelift
Facelift
New model
New model
New model
New engine
New model
Facelift
New model
Facelift
Facelift
Facelift
Facelift
New model
New model
New model
New engine
Diesel New derivative
Facelift
New engine
New derivative
Twin TurboNew derivative

2016
2016
Spring 2015
Summer 2015
January 2015
Summer 2015
2015
2016
Spring 2015
2016
Summer 2015
December 2014
March 2015
Spring 2015
Autumn 2015
February 2015
Summer 2015
Summer 2015
Winter 2015
Summer 2015
December 2014
2015
2016
Summer 2015
Autumn 2015
2015
2015
2015
Summer 2015
2016
April 2015
2016
December 2014
February 2015
Spring 2015
April 2015
April 2015
April 2015

EURO 6 WATCH

31%

Percentage of models
on sale in our data files
that meet the latest
Euro 6 emissions
regulations

018

Ford Mondeo Vignale
Ford S-MAX
Ford S-MAX Vignale
Ford Galaxy
Ford Edge
Ford Ranger
Honda Civic
Honda HR-V
Honda CR-V
Hyundai i20 3-door
Hyundai i20 5-door
Hyundai i30
Hyundai i40
Hyundai ix35
Infiniti Q30
Infiniti QX30
Infiniti Q70
Jaguar XE
Jaguar XE Sportbrake
Jaguar Crossover
Jaguar XF
Jaguar XJ
Jeep Renegade
Kia Rio
Kia Venga
Kia cee’d
Kia pro_cee’d
Kia Optima
Kia Sorento
Land Rover Defender
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Land Rover Discovery Sport eD4
Land Rover Discovery
Lexus RC
Lexus RX
Mazda2
Mazda5
Mazda6

New derivative
New model
New derivative
New model
New model
Facelift
Facelift
New model
Facelift
New derivative
New model
Facelift
Facelift
New model
New model
New model
Facelift
New model
New derivative
New model
New model
Facelift
New model
Facelift
Facelift
Facelift
Facelift
New model
New model
New model
New model
New engine
New model
New model
New model
New model
New model
Facelift

June 2015
2015
2015
2016
Winter 2015
2016
Summer 2015
Summer 2015
Spring 2015
March 2015
January 2015
2015
Spring 2015
Summer 2015
2015
2015
January 2015
Summer 2015
2016
2016
Summer 2015
Spring 2015
February 2015
February 2015
February 2015
2015
2015
Summer 2015
Spring 2015
2016
January 2015
2015
2016
2015
2016
January 2015
2015
February 2015

FORD S-MAX

RUMOUR MILL
CITROËN
Citroën is readying an updated version of the C4, powered by a range of
Euro 6 compliant 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre BlueHDi engines. The former will be
offered in either 98 or 118bhp power outputs, with the latter producing
148bhp. The entry level model will be the Touch, while Feel specification
covers the mid-range, and a model called Selection tops the line-up. So far,
no photos have been shown ahead of its arrival in showrooms next year.

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MARKETPLACE

I

f you’ve made your mind up that you want to treat
yourself to a new car, then check out these pages to
see what’s coming soon. Here we highlight all of the
upcoming new models that the dealers don’t want you to
know about, as they would prefer to shift the soon to be
obsolete metal languishing in their showrooms. Don’t be

surprised if the salesman pretends not to know anything
about them, but rest assured, our information is rock
solid and has been gleaned from those in the know and
company insiders. You won’t find a more comprehensive
guide to the diesel, sub-100g/km and alternative fuel
market in the business.

KIA RIO

Mazda CX-3
New model
Mazda CX-5
Facelift
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Facelift
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake New derivative
Mercedes-Benz CLA SB 4MATIC
New derivative
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Plug-In Hybrid New derivative
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé
New derivative
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Convertible New derivative
Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
New model
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Facelift
Mercedes-Benz GLE Plug-In Hybrid New derivative
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
New model
MINI Clubman
New model
MINI Convertible
New model
MINI Countryman
New model
Mitsubishi ASX
New model
Mitsubishi L200
New model
Nissan Micra
New model
Nissan Navara
New model
Peugeot B-Sector MPV
New model
Peugeot 308 GT Line
New derivative
Peugeot 308 GT 180
New derivative
Peugeot RCZ
New model
Peugeot Partner Tepee
Facelift
Porsche Macan S e-Hybrid
New derivative
Porsche Panamera
New model
Range Rover Evoque Cabriolet
New derivative
Renault Megane
New model
Renault Medium Crossover
New model
Renault Scenic
New model
SEAT Ibiza
Facelift
SEAT Ibiza
New model
SEAT Medium SUV
New model
Skoda Fabia
New model
Skoda Fabia Estate
New derivative
Skoda Fabia GreenLine
New derivative
Skoda Superb
New model
Skoda Large SUV
New model

2015
2015
Autumn 2015
March 2015
Autumn 2015
Spring 2015
Winter 2015
2015
Autumn 2015
Summer 2015
2015
July 2015
Summer 2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2016
2015
Autumn 2015
January 2015
January 2015
2016
2015
2015
2016
2015
2016
Summer 2015
2015
Summer 2015
2017
2016
February 2015
March 2015
Autumn 2015
Autumn 2015
2016

INFINITI
When the facelifted Infiniti Q70 arrives in showrooms,
the existing 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine will be abandoned
in favour of the smaller Mercedes-Benz-sourced 168bhp
2.1-litre turbodiesel engine. Four trim levels will be on
offer, in Premium, Premium Tech, Sport and Sport Tech
versions. A petrol hybrid will also be offered, too.

smart fortwo cabrio
New derivative
Spring 2015
SsangYong Tivoli
New model
Summer 2015
Subaru Forester 2.0D Lineartronic New derivative
March 2015
Subaru Outback
New model
April 2015
Suzuki Celerio
New model
February 2015
Suzuki Vitara
New model
April 2015
Toyota Auris
Facelift
2015
Toyota Prius
New model
Winter 2015
Toyota Prius+
Facelift
Spring 2015
Toyota Avensis
Facelift
Summer 2015
Toyota Hilux
New model
2015
Vauxhall Viva
New model
Summer 2015
Vauxhall Corsa
New model
Spring 2015
Vauxhall Meriva
New model
2016
Vauxhall Astra
New model
2015
Vauxhall Mokka 1.6 CDTi
New engine
Spring 2015
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 2.0 CDTi
New engine
Spring 2015
Vauxhall Zafira
New model
2016
Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTi
New engine
Spring 2015
Vauxhall Insignia
New model
2016
Volkswagen Golf GTE
Plug-In Hybrid New derivative March 2015
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
New model
Summer 2015
Volkswagen Jetta
Facelift
December 2014
Volkswagen Passat
New model
January 2015
Volkswagen Passat GTE Plug-In Hybrid New derivative
October 2015
Volkswagen Passat Alltrack
New derivative
2015
Volkswagen Touran
New model
2015
Volkswagen Tiguan
New model
2015
Volvo D2, D3, D5 engines
New engine
May 2015
Volvo S60
New model
2017
Volvo S90
New model
2016
Volvo V40
Facelift
Autumn 2015
Volvo V60
New model
2017
Volvo V60 Cross Country
New derivative
June 2015
Volvo V90
New model
2016
Volvo XC40
New model
2017
Volvo XC60
New model
2017
Volvo XC90
New model
April 2015

LEXUS RC

KIA
Kia is set to launch a special
value cee’d SR7 model in
the new year, to replace the
current VR-7 edition. The diesel
version will be powered by the
89bhp 1.4-litre CRDi unit.

MAZDA
SE-Lux editions of the
Mazda6 are on their way next
year, powered by the 148bhp
2.2-litre SkyActiv-D engine,
and available in both saloon
and estate bodystyles.

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WH AT 'SNEW
AUDI

With replacements for both the
A4 and A5 models expected
to be revealed next year,
Audi has given both ranges a
boost in equipment levels to
ensure continued interest in
the wake of newer rivals. To
summarise, the Black Editions
of the A4 saloon and Avant,
and A5 Coupé and Sportback
have been replaced by new
Black Edition Plus models, and
the A5 Cabriolet S line Special
Edition has been eschewed in
favour of a new S line Special
Edition Plus model. At the
same time, a new A4 allroad
Sport model has been launched
to sit alongside the standard
car, and new A4 S line 2.0 TDI

ultra editions of the saloon
and Avant are now available,
boasting the same keen CO2
emissions – 109g/km for the
saloon and 114g/km for the
Avant – as the more mundane
SE Technik-trimmed sister cars.
Finally, all SE models, except
the 2.0 TDIe 136 engine,
have been discontinued with
immediate effect. Comparing
the previous A4 Black Edition
to the new Black Edition Plus
models, there’s new 19-inch
5-V-Spoke alloy wheels, gloss
black mirrors, side sills and
diffuser frame, an enhanced
rear spoiler, a more dynamic
looking front bumper and
stainless steel pedals. On A5

Coupé and Sportback Black
Edition Plus models, there’s
the addition of 19-inch Y-spoke
black alloy wheels, and the
same visual enhancements as
the A4 gets. The A5 Cabriolet
S line Special Edition adopts
these improvements, too, but
strangely misses out on the
Black Edition badging. The
final addition to the line-up
is the A4 allroad Sport, which
gains a few extra tweaks for
its £2,450 price premium over
the standard car. Audi Drive
Select becomes standard,
with a choice of four driving
modes, as does 19-inch alloy
wheels, Xenon headlights with
LED daytime running lights,
rear privacy glass, LED tail

lights, aluminium dashboard
appliqués and leather and
Alcantara upholstery for the
sports seats. Prices start at
£31,730 for the A4 Black
Edition Plus 2.0 TDI 150 and
rise to £41,050 for the A4
Avant Black Edition Plus 3.0 TDI
quattro S tronic. The A4 allroad
Sport 2.0 TDI quattro kicks off
at £35,130 and the cheapest
A5 Coupé Black Edition Plus
2.0 TDI 177 has a price tag of
£35,560. By contrast, the A5
Sportback Black Edition Plus
2.0 TDI 177 costs £35,310,
with the A5 Cabriolet S line
Special Edition 2.0 TDI 150
priced at £38,895. All of the
new models are available to
order now.

special Range Rover is the
first of many creations by the
company’s Special Vehicle

Operations, designed to
create vehicles that appeal to
buyers with deep pockets.

LAND ROVER
A partnership between Land
Rover and gun makers Holland
& Holland has resulted in
the most expensive Range
Rover to date. Costing an
eye-watering £180,000, the
exclusive vehicle has been
built by Jaguar Land Rover’s
Special Vehicle Operations
department. Based on the
Autobiography Black model,
just 40 examples will be
made over the next three
years, powered by the 335bhp
4.4-litre SDV8 turbodiesel
engine, or a 503bhp 5.0-litre
supercharged petrol unit,
in both standard and long
wheelbase guises. The Range
Rover Holland & Holland can

020

be identified by the unique
green paintwork, colour
matched grille with chrome
highlights and exclusive
badging on the side and rear.
On the inside, there’s tan and
espresso leather upholstery,
with motifs embroidered into
the chairs, and French walnut
veneer for the appliqués, all
made out of a single piece
measuring 1,500 by 500
millimetres. The pièce de
résistance, though, is the
leather trimmed aluminium
cabinet to transport a pair
of Holland & Holland guns,
that can be removed should
the loadbay need to be used
for other tasks. This extra

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NISSAN
The prices of all Note and
X-Trail models have increased,
with all versions of the former
costing £30 extra, and all
X-Trails costing between £200
and £450 more. In addition, the
option of seven-seats now costs
£800, £100 extra compared to
before. The cheapest Note Visia
1.5 dCi now costs £14,130,
while the most expensive X-Trail
Tekna dCi 130 4WD seven-seat
is priced at £32,145, previously
£31,695. At the same time as
these price rises, the NV200
Combi gets a price cut, with all
editions costing £130 less. This
means that the cheapest Acenta
1.5 dCi 90 five-seat model now
costs £19,327.

PEUGEOT
The majority of the Peugeot
line-up rises in price this
month, with only the newly

MAZDA

Just two years on from when
the Mazda6 first went on sale
in the UK, Mazda is introducing
a facelifted version of the car,
boasting revised styling inside
and out, better equipment
levels, though strangely 148bhp
2.2-litre diesel versions are
thirstier than its predecessor.
Whereas the saloon editions
were capable of emitting just
104g/km of CO2, the new car
produces marginally more at
106g/km, and the same is true
for the Tourer, where 110g/km
was possible before, compared
to 116g/km now. Ride comfort
has been enhanced thanks to a
revised suspension set-up, and
noise, vibration and harshness
improved upon due to better
soundproofing. A revised
instrument cluster and new
centre console lift the cabin,
while an electric park brake

launched 508 and Bipper
and Partner Tepee editions
escaping the increase. 208
hatchbacks rise by £200, the
RCZ sports coupé increases by
£250, while the 3008, 5008
and 308 SW all increase by
£300. The 308 hatchback by
contrast rises by £100, while
2008 crossover models now
cost £200 more, with the topspec Feline rising by £300.
This means the cheapest diesel
208 is now priced at £13,245
for the Access+ 1.4 HDi threedoor, rising to £18,745 for the
special edition Roland Garros
1.6 e-HDi five-door. The least
expensive RCZ Sport 2.0 HDi
now costs £24,200, and the
priciest 5008 Allure 2.0 HDi
automatic wears a £26,715
price tag. The cheapest 3008
Access 1.6 HDi now costs
£19,345 and the 308 lineup kicks off with the Access
1.6 HDi five-door model at
£16,945. Lastly, the 2008
crossover is now priced at
£19,745 in its most expensive
Feline 1.6 HDi guise. All of
the price rises are effective
immediately.

TOYOTA
There’s a price rise in store
for buyers of the Toyota Land
Cruiser off-roader, with all
editions now costing £390
more than before. This means
that the cheapest Active 3.0
D-4D model with three-doors
is priced at £35,850, while the
flagship Invincible 3.0 D-4D
automatic now costs £53,350.

Golf hatchback, estate and SV
models now cost £200 extra,
with the GTD versions rising
by £250. The Golf Cabriolet
increases by £270, the Beetle
by £345, Beetle Cabriolet by
£395 and the Eos costs £300
extra, while the CC is between
£250 and £265 pricier, and
the Scirocco costs increase
by between £280 and £355,
depending on model. All
Tiguan and Sharan models
rise by £260, while the Touran
prices go up by £225. The cost
of the luxury Phaeton goes
up by a hefty £790 and the
Touareg’s price tags increase
by between £415 and £715.
The Amarok pick-up doesn’t
escape either, with rises of
between £240 and £426.
The cheapest diesel car in
Volkswagen’s line-up is now
the Polo SE 1.4 TDI three-door
costing £14,795, with the most
expensive remaining the same
as before at £98,515, for the
unique XL1 TDI Plug-in Hybrid.

VOLKSWAGEN
The entire Volkswagen
range increases in price
this month, apart from the
recently launched Passat and
the newly facelifted Jetta. All

is now included for the first
time. DAB digital radio is now
standard equipment, as well as
a new touchscreen infotainment
system, while on Sport Nav
models there’s a head-up
display and integrated satellite
navigation. New safety features
include a driver drowsiness
detection system and lane
keeping assistant, as well as
advanced blind-spot monitoring
and a rear cross traffic alert setup that helps warn the driver
about obstacles when reversing.
The new Mazda6 range starts at
£22,295 for the Saloon SE 2.2
diesel and rises to £28,795 for
the Tourer Sport Nav 2.2 diesel
automatic. This represents a
price rise of £200 on SE models
and £500 on all other versions.
Available to order now, the
revised Mazda6 line-up arrives
on UK roads early next year.

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GOING, GOING,

GONE

MERCEDES-BENZ

Here we mention all of the models that have been discontinued
from the car maker’s price lists in the past month, so you
don’t get caught-out buying an out-of-date model. There’s
likely to be some keen deals on these end-of-the-line editions,
so if you do choose one, make sure that you haggle hard and
squeeze every penny out of the dealer.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0
JTDM-2 Sportiva Nav

Audi A5 Sportback Black
Edition 2.0 TDI quattro Auto

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0
JTDM-2 TCT Sportiva Nav

Audi A5 Sportback Black
Edition 3.0 TDI Auto

Audi A4 SE 2.0 TDI Auto
Saloon and Avant

Audi A5 Sportback Black
Edition 3.0 TDI quattro Auto

Audi A4 SE 2.0 TDI ultra
Saloon and Avant

Audi A5 Cabriolet S line
Special Edition 2.0 TDI

Audi A4 SE 2.0 TDI quattro
Saloon and Avant

Audi A5 Cabriolet S line
Special Edition 2.0 TDI Auto

Audi A4 SE 2.0 TDI quattro
Auto Saloon and Avant

Audi A5 Cabriolet S line
Special Edition 3.0 TDI Auto

Audi A4 SE 3.0 TDI quattro
Auto Saloon and Avant

Audi A5 Cabriolet S line
Special Edition 3.0 TDI
quattro Auto

Audi A4 Black Edition 2.0 TDI
Saloon and Avant
Audi A4 Black Edition 2.0 TDI
Auto Saloon and Avant
Audi A4 Black Edition 2.0 TDI
quattro Saloon and Avant
Audi A4 Black Edition 2.0
TDI quattro Auto Saloon and
Avant

Mercedes-Benz B-Class (All
previous generation models)
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200
CDI SE
Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 CDI
4MATIC SE

Audi A5 Coupé Black Edition
2.0 TDI

Peugeot 308 CC (All models)

Audi A5 Coupé Black Edition
2.0 TDI quattro
Audi A5 Coupé Black Edition
2.0 TDI quattro Auto
Audi A5 Coupé Black Edition
3.0 TDI Auto
Audi A5 Coupé Black Edition
3.0 TDI quattro Auto
Audi A5 Sportback Black
Edition 2.0 TDI
Audi A5 Sportback Black
Edition 2.0 TDI Auto
Audi A5 Sportback Black
Edition 2.0 TDI quattro

and start. Priced at £23,480 for
the A 180 CDI Sport Edition, it
represents a very reasonable
£695 price premium. The AMG
Night Edition is based upon
the AMG Sport and includes
a diamond-pin front grille,
Bi-Xenon headlights, rear privacy
glass, a reversing camera,
satellite navigation, keyless
entry and start and black door
mirrors, and costs £1,995 above
the standard car. Both models
are available to order now,
and the first cars will arrive in
showrooms in the new year.

Kia Sportage White Edition
1.7 CRDi

Audi A4 Black Edition 3.0
TDI quattro Auto Saloon and
Avant

Audi A5 Coupé Black Edition
2.0 TDI Auto

022

Kia Sportage Black Edition
1.7 CRDi

A pair of new models have
been added to the A-Class
line-up by Mercedes-Benz,
named Sport Edition and AMG
Night Edition. Offered with a
choice of A 180 CDI and A 200
CDI versions, the AMG Night
Edition is also available with
the flagship A 220 CDI unit,
paired to a 7G-tronic automatic
transmission. The Sport Edition
is based upon the regular Sport
model, with the addition of a
rear reversing camera, satellite
navigation, artificial leather
upholstery and keyless entry

Peugeot 207 CC (All models)
SEAT Ibiza SC S 1.2 TDI
SEAT Ibiza SC S 1.2 TDI
Ecomotive
SEAT Ibiza SC SE 1.2 TDI

LATEST EURONCAP
CRASH TEST RESULTS

SEAT Ibiza SC SE 1.6 TDI

ADULT
OCCUPANT
PROTECTION

SEAT Ibiza SC FR 2.0 TDI
SEAT Ibiza ST S 1.2 TDI
Volkswagen Polo SE Design
1.2 TDI 3-door and 5-door
Volkswagen Passat Saloon
and Estate (All previous
generation models)

BMW 2 Series
Active Tourer
Dacia Logan MCV
Ford Mondeo
Kia Sorento
Land Rover
Discovery Sport
MINI Hatch 3-door
Nissan Pulsar
Porsche Macan
Renault Megane
Skoda Fabia
Subaru Outback
Vauxhall Corsa
Volkswagen Passat

CHILD
PEDESTRIAN
OCCUPANT PROTECTION
PROTECTION

SAFETY
ASSIST

OVERALL
SCORE

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86%
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MERCEDES-BENZ
Just a few months after the
launch of the GLA-Class
crossover, Mercedes-Benz
has revised the line-up,
discontinuing the SE versions
and replacing them with a
better specified Sport model.
At the same time, a four-wheeldrive GLA 200 CDI 4MATIC
model featuring the 134bhp
2.1-litre turbodiesel unit has

been added to the range.
The new Sport model boasts
an electric rear tailgate and
comfort suspension compared
to the outgoing SE model, while
all of these enhancements
result in an increase in price
of £415, with GLA 220 CDI
4MATIC editions rising by £740.
The revised line-up is available
to order now.

SKODA
Fresh from its unveiling at the
Paris motor show in October,
Skoda has revealed prices
for its load-lugging variant
of the Fabia. The new Estate
is priced from £15,090 in
diesel guise, which represents
a price premium of £1,000
compared to the hatchback.
Available in a trio of trim
levels – S, SE and SE L – the
new Fabia Estate is offered
with either 89bhp or 103bhp
editions of the brand new
1.4-litre three-cylinder TDI
engine that already meets the
Euro 6 emissions regulations.
The lower powered unit is
also offered with the option
of a seven-speed twin-clutch
automatic transmission. All
versions include DAB digital
radio, Bluetooth mobile phone
connectivity, six airbags,
electric and heated mirrors
and electric front windows,
while SE versions add air
conditioning, 15-inch alloy

wheels, a leather steering
wheel and gear knob, an
updated audio system and
front assist. The flagship
SE L versions also include
front fog lights, LED daytime
running lights, 16-inch alloy
wheels, climate control, a

multi-function steering wheel,
cruise control, keyless entry
and start and an automatically
dimming rear view mirror.
With 530 litres of space with
the seats up, it’s the most
spacious compact estate on
the market, while folding the

rear chairs down liberates
1,395 litres of luggage room.
The new Estate is expected to
account for around a quarter
of all Fabia sales and is
available to order now, with
the first cars turning up at
showrooms in March 2015.

VOLKSWAGEN
When the new Polo line-up
was announced earlier in
2014, Volkswagen announced
that the next generation
BlueMotion model would be
petrol powered in the UK, as
having crunching the numbers,
it would be uneconomical to
import the Polo BlueMotion
1.4 TDI model. Now, several
months on, Volkswagen has
performed a U-turn and will
bring the model to this country
after all. Powered by a 74bhp
version of the new 1.4-litre
three-cylinder turbodiesel
engine, the newcomer emits

just 82g/km of CO2 and is
capable of 91.1mpg on the
combined cycle. Priced at
£15,795 for the three-door and
£16,425 for the five-door, it
is priced at £1,000 more than
the similarly powered SE 1.4
TDI model. Equipment levels
are broadly the same, with the
BlueMotion version gaining an
aerodynamics package, front
fog lights, unique badging and
cruise control. The new Polo
BlueMotion is available to order
now, with the first examples
arriving on UK shores early in
the new year.

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O

ver the past five years Hyundai
has undergone a range tsunami.
The flow of new models has
changed the Korean company’s entire lineup, and also elevated its reputation. This
new second generation i20 completes the
overhaul, and driving it is a stark reminder
of what a very long way the marque has
come since the rather basic and budget
Getz arrived here in 2002. This new i20 is
a quantum leap from the similarly sized
Getz, but also a worthwhile advance on the
outgoing i20, too. That was a good-to-drive,
likeably designed supermini rival for a Fiesta
or Corsa, but its replacement is noticeably
better, underpinned by the same newlyengineered chassis that will also be used for
other forthcoming Hyundai models. Those
include a three-door coupé version due for
unveiling next spring, as well as some sister
company Kias.
Engines carry over from the previous i20,
and include two diesels: a three-cylinder 1.1litre and a four-cylinder 1.4. The 1.1-litre unit
in eco-special S Blue specification has a lowly
84g/km CO2 output. Both diesel engines
do a decent job and are agreeably refined.
The 1.4 CRDi unit has more punch and a
longer torque band for better pick-up lower
down the rev range, but the 1.1-litre has
an engaging perkiness that belies its rather

024

Hyundai i20
Model tested
Price
Made in
Configuration

SE 1.4 CRDi 5-door
£14,725
Izmit, Turkey
5-door hatchback, 5-seats,
front-wheel-drive
Drivetrain
1396cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve,
turbocharged diesel
Transmission
6-speed manual
Power output
89bhp @ 4,000rpm
Maximum torque
177lb ft @ 1,5002,500rpm
Top speed/0-62mph
109mph/12.1secs
106g/km (B) Euro 6
CO2 emissions (tax band)
Economy (urban/extra urban/combined) 57.6/80.7/68.9mpg

leisurely acceleration figure, and is a
really good choice for predominantly
urban driving. Ride and handling is well
resolved, with good cornering grip and
tidy manners. A Fiesta is tauter through
the bends, but the i20 has now moved closer
to that benchmark. On a steep motorway
climb the modest power output of either
diesel is quite noticeable, but they pull well
enough for most conditions. Steering feel
has improved too.
Cabin quality has moved up a notch, with
plusher seats and some enhancing piano
black trim – although very small amounts
of it. The i20 is a little longer than before,
at just over four metres, and you feel the
benefit of this in enhanced cabin space.
Where the old i20 was a bit tight for room
inside, this one lets you stretch out
more. It has made this one-up-fromsmallest Hyundai more viable as an
only car in a family, rather than sized
as more of a second car. It also has a
bigger boot, although you forfeit 25
litres of it if you opt for a temporary
spare wheel rather than the standard
tyre mobility kit. Folding the rear seats
takes maximum load space up to
1,042 litres, or 1,017 with the spare.
Hyundai has given the car a big uplift in

Fuel tank size/range
50 litres/758 miles
Insurance group/BIK rate 11/17%
Size (length/width without mirrors) 4,035/1,734mm
Boot space (minimum/maximum) 301/1,017 litres
Kerb/max towing weight
1,280/1,110kg
Euro NCAP safety rating
Not yet tested
DieselCar rating
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On sale
In showrooms
Prices
Bodystyles
Engines
Trim levels
Also consider

Now
January 2015
£12,445 to £16,725
5-door hatchback
1.1 (74bhp), 1.4 (89bhp)
S Blue, SE, Premium,
Premium SE
Citroën C3, Vauxhall Corsa

equipment compared with its predecessor.
Higher up the range are worthwhile gizmos
such as cornering lights, heated seats and
steering wheel, auto-screen demisting, lane
departure warning and a panoramic glass
roof. You can have a seven-inch touchscreen
satellite navigation system, or have a dash
top bracket that connects your smartphone
to the car for satellite navigation that way.
The old i20 was a well-conceived car, but
this one has a more grown-up feel with its
stiffer body, re-engineered suspension and
improved electric power steering. The S Blue
1.1 CRDi version at £12,445, with stop-start
and an 88.3mpg combined figure, is the best
value, and most eco-friendly edition of the
new line-up.

Sue Baker

DieselCar

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8/12/14 01:54:42

1ST TEST

T

he Fiat 500X is a trendy Italian
crossover conceived to rival the MINI
Countryman and the Nissan Juke which
first kicked off our obsession with miniaturised
SUVs. Based on the underpinnings of the Jeep
Renegade rather than a supermini, the 500X
offers the option of proper four-wheel drive,
cheerful looks and an automatic gearbox with
no less than nine gears.
It has been a while since a Fiat has felt so
well resolved. Independent front and rear
suspension certainly helps, as does impressive
torsional rigidity – Fiat claims it has the stiffest
body in white in its class – and split damper
mounts designed to reduce vibration. There’s
hardly any fidgeting, just a settled ride happy
to soak up some pretty rough roads. More
grip than you’ll need and minimal body roll
are welcome assets too. Fiat has fitted a ‘Mood
Selector’ (how Italian) with settings for ‘Sport’,
‘Auto’ and ‘Traction Plus’. Auto offers the
smoothest throttle and most natural steering
feel, while Sport noticeably sharpens the
engine’s response, but also pours some virtual
syrup in the steering rack. Like Peugeot’s
Grip Control, Traction Plus helps front-wheel
drive versions shuffle power between the front
wheels in slippery situations.
The 500X will launch with a 118bhp 1.6litre engine paired to front-wheel drive and a
2.0-litre unit with 138bhp, four-wheel drive
and a choice of either a six-speed manual
or nine-speed automatic. We’d stick with the

Fiat 500X
Model tested
Price
Made in
Configuration

Lounge 1.6 MultiJet
£20,845
Melfi, Italy
5-door crossover, 5-seats,
front-wheel-drive
Drivetrain
1598cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve,
turbocharged diesel with
stop-start
Transmission
6-speed manual
Power output
118bhp @ 3,750rpm
Maximum torque
236lb ft @ 1,750rpm
Top speed/0-62mph
116mph/10.5 secs
109g/km (B) Euro 6
CO2 emissions (tax band)
Economy (urban/extra urban/combined) 60.1/74.3/68.9mpg

cheaper 1.6-litre powerplant, which feels
hardly any slower than the larger engine,
and is sweeter and more refined. It’ll
reach 62mph from rest in 10.5 seconds,
less than a second behind the 2.0-litre.
The automatic is pleasant and obedient to
paddleshifts, but it’s only available in the
expensive range-topper. Running costs for
the 1.6-litre are also more appealing, with
68.9mpg trumping the disappointing 51.4mpg
of the four-wheel drive 2.0-litre. You’d have to
really need extra off-road ability to choose it.
The Fiat 500’s cabin has been reimagined
for the 500X, so it gets three dials under the
dash binnacle instead of one, two gloveboxes
(an upper and lower cubby) and two generous
cup holders. Instantly familiar is the bodycoloured dashboard, while its surround is so
soft-touch it borders on being squishy. A dash
mounted Uconnect touch-screen either 5- or
6.5-inches in size is clear, responsive and
available with TomTom satellite navigation and
a Beats Audio upgrade. A low seating position
means there’s plenty of headroom, while
sitting in the back won’t bruise the knees of a
six-footer. The boot is a bit small though, at
just 350 litres, placing it behind most rivals.
Select a spare wheel (instead of a puncture
repair kit) and this shrinks to a paltry 245
litres. Visibility around the car is good, with

Fuel tank size/range
48 litres/728 miles
Insurance group/BIK rate tba/17%
Size (length/width with mirrors) 4,248/2,025mm
Boot space (minimum/maximum) 350/1,000 litres
Kerb/max towing weight
1,320/1,200kg
Euro NCAP safety rating
Not yet tested
DieselCar rating
HHH H

On sale
In showrooms
Prices
Bodystyles
Engines
Trim levels

Now
Spring 2015
£19,095 to £25,845
5-door crossover
1.6 (118bhp), 2.0 (138bhp)
Popstar, Lounge, Cross,
Cross Plus
Jeep Renegade,
MINI Countryman

Also consider

a slightly taller seating position than normal
traffic and a rear view camera if you choose
the optional safety pack.
The entry-level diesel is the 1.6-litre Popstar,
costing from £19,095 with Bluetooth, parking
sensors and the five-inch Uconnect system.
Also available is Lounge specification with
highlights including a chrome styling kit,
satellite navigation and 18-inch wheels. For
a more rugged look you’ll want the Cross
or Cross Plus trims, with chunkier bumpers
and skid plates as well as the Traction Plus
system. Be warned, though, it’s possible to
spend £25,845 on a 500X, which is pricey
for a crossover and well into top-end MINI
Countryman territory.

Andy Goodwin

www.dieselcarmagazine.co.uk
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8/12/14 20:03:30

1ST TEST

T

he art of the mid-life facelift is
something German manufacturers
have got down to a tee. As the Audi
Q3 passes its own three-year milestone, it
has come under the scrutiny of motoring’s
equivalent of a plastic surgeon’s knife.
Nipped and tucked bodywork? Check.
Revised engines for greater efficiency? You
bet. The latest infotainment? It wouldn’t be
an Audi without it. But, are these tweaks
enough to rival the box-fresh Mercedes GLAClass and BMW’s upcoming new X1?
Like the GLA, the Audi Q3 is certainly very
car-like to drive. It’s taller than the Merc,
sitting on a version of the chassis found
under the VW Tiguan, which is itself based
on the Golf platform. This predates the
latest MQB hardware, but still boasts fullyindependent rear suspension and the option
of quattro four-wheel drive via a Haldex
clutch. The steering is slightly woolly (and
too heavy in ‘Dynamic’ mode), but it doesn’t
matter, because you soon learn there’s little
body roll and lots of grip when you tackle a
set of bends. Its tyres are definitely of the
sporting variety, in contrast to the Tiguan’s
Pirelli Scorpion all-purpose rubber. In
making it handle so well, Audi’s engineers
have firmed up the Q3’s suspension to
the point where potholes and bumps are
telegraphed into the cabin in some detail.
We’d advise choosing the smaller 17-inch
wheels where possible. The GLA probably

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Audi Q3
Model tested
Price
Made in
Configuration
Drivetrain

Transmission
Power output
Maximum torque
Top speed/0-62mph
CO2 emissions (tax band)

SE 2.0 TDI 2WD
£26,880
Martorell, Spain
5-door crossover, 5-seats,
front-wheel-drive
1968cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve,
turbocharged diesel with
stop-start
6-speed manual
148bhp @ 3,5004,000rpm
251lb ft @ 1,7502,800rpm
127mph/9.6 secs
119g/km (C) Euro 6

just edges it in road driving, but won’t
be quite as handy as the Q3 when
off-road because of its more limited
ground clearance.
There’s a simple diesel line-up of
either a 2.0-litre TDI unit with 148bhp
(up from 138bhp) or 181bhp (up from
175bhp) with four-wheel drive optional
on the entry-level engine and standard in
high-output form. An S tronic twin-clutch
automatic gearbox is an upgrade with
both models and between the most basic
Q3 and the top diesel powertrain there’s a
£3,940 price differential. We’d be tempted
to keep the saving as the 148bhp frontwheel drive Q3 is badged as an ‘Ultra’
model, marking it out as the most efficient
in the range. Its statistics of 0-62mph in 9.6
seconds, 61.4mpg and 119g/km of CO2 are
compelling, and while it’s no fireball, it feels
brisk enough for a small crossover vehicle.
The Q3’s interior was already impressive,
so perhaps the fact it has hardly changed
should come as no surprise. It’s more
conservative than the flashier GLA cabin and
lacks some of the design flair of the Range
Rover Evoque, but there’s no disputing the
quality of materials or fit and finish. Its 6.5inch retractable screen has crisp graphics

Economy (urban/extra urban/combined) 53.3/68.9/61.4mpg
Fuel tank size/range
64 litres/865 miles
Insurance group/BIK rate tba/19%
Size (length/width with mirrors) 4,388/2,019mm
Boot space (minimum/maximum) 420/1,325 litres
Kerb/max towing weight
1,485/1,800kg
Euro NCAP safety rating
HHHHH (pre-facelift tested)
DieselCar rating
HHHHH

On sale
In showrooms
Prices
Bodystyles
Engines
Trim levels
Also consider

Now
March 2015
£26,880 to £35,735
5-door crossover
2.0 (148bhp), 2.0 (181bhp)
SE, S line, S line Plus
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class,
Range Rover Evoque

and attractive menus but can be fiddly to
operate. There’s impressive adjustment for
the driver’s seat and plenty of head and
knee room to accommodate four adults. The
420-litre boot exactly matches the Evoque
and BMW X1, but has 61 litres less than
the GLA. It expands to 1,325 litres with the
rear seats folded, but a rather high boot lip
means you’ll have to lift heavy items over it.
In Britain we can choose from SE, S line or
S line Plus trims, with SE now getting xenon
headlights as standard. Both S line grades
get LED lights all-round, including natty rear
indicators which scroll in the direction you
want to turn.

Andy Goodwin

DieselCar

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8/12/14 20:04:43

1ST TEST

C

ontinuing its resurgent lead by
creating stylish, desirable cars,
Mazda’s new small car challenger,
the 2, combines higher quality with premium
level looks and finish. The newcomer
continues the Japanese manufacturer’s
‘Kodo - Soul of Motion’ design language
and demonstrates that it can be applied
just as successfully to a smaller car as it
already has been to larger vehicles. One of
the most prominent features of the new car
is the front-end style, which incorporates
the company's signature winged design
around the grille, but in a more threedimensional form this time around. The
chromed grille surround flows upwards and
into the headlights, which, on higher trim
levels, will consist of four-part LED units. The
designers have made significant changes to
the proportions of the Mazda2, with a longer
bonnet than before in order to accommodate
the repositioned front axle and more upright
A-pillars, which have also been moved
further back. When viewed in side profile,
these changes give the car a stance that
closely resembles its bigger Mazda3 sibling.
That side view also shows off the sharp lines
of the car that flow back from the bonnet,
kick up from just behind the front wheel and
clearly define a high shoulder line.
Inside there is a driver-centric layout with
a clear and easy-to-read instrument cluster,
flanked on either side by neat, circular air

Mazda2
Model tested
Price
Made in
Configuration
Drivetrain

Transmission
Power output
Maximum torque
Top speed/0-62mph
CO2 emissions (tax band)

1.5 Diesel 5-door
£ tba
Hōofu, Japan
5-door hatchback, 5-seats,
front-wheel-drive
1499cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve,
turbocharged diesel with
stop-start
6-speed manual
103bhp @ 4,000rpm
162lb ft @ 1,4003,200rpm
111mph/10.1secs
89g/km (A) Euro 6

vents. Rather than having a busy centre
console, Mazda has incorporated much
of the car’s infotainment system into
its free-standing seven-inch colour
display on top of the dashboard. Below
this are three dials for the ventilation
settings while everything else is controlled
via a rotary controller located just behind the
gear selector. The interface is the same as
that used across the rest of the Mazda model
range and is quite intuitive to use, while
large text means that many of the operations
can be done with the briefest of glances
away from the road. The rest of the cabin is
practically laid out and rear passengers get
adequate levels of headroom. The back seats
split and fold in the usual 60:40 manner,
which enables the 280-litre boot to grow to
950 litres of useable volume.
Powering the Mazda2 is a new Skyactiv-D
1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine, offered
with a six-speed manual gearbox. Like the
larger 2.2-litre units that Mazda employ
in other models, the all-new unit uses low
compression, advanced ignition and coldstart technologies along with a quieter lowknock operation to help add to the levels of
driving refinement, whilst also offering better
fuel economy and lower emissions. Much
of our driving in this pre-production vehicle

Economy (urban/extra urban/combined) 74.3/88.3/83.1mpg
Fuel tank size/range
44 litres/804 miles
Insurance group/BIK rate tba/14%
Size (length/width without mirrors) 4,060/1,695mm
Boot space (minimum/maximum) 280/950 litres
Kerb/max towing weight
1,040/0kg
Euro NCAP safety rating
Not yet tested
DieselCar rating
4 stars

On sale
In showrooms
Prices
Bodystyles
Engines
Trim levels
Also consider

January 2015
January 2015
£ tba
5-door hatchback
1.5 (103bhp)
To be announced
Ford Fiesta, Renault Clio

was carried out around town in the kind
of urban environment that will most likely
be home to many Mazda2s. The variable
turbine geometry of the turbocharger helps
the Mazda off the line with a reasonable
pace while the six-speed manual gearbox is
well-geared even for motorway driving. Road
noise was well suppressed, as is the diesel
engine's sound, which, even at higher revs, is
far from offensive.
Mazda's intent to straddle the gap between
its mainstream and more premium rivals
with the new 2 is clear. The look and finish
appear to be up there with the best of them,
and with the performance of its new engine
it looks set to appeal to a fresh audience.

Dave Humphreys

www.dieselcarmagazine.co.uk
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8/12/14 01:56:04

1ST UK TEST

W

hile most of the attention has been
focused upon the new Brit-built
MINI hatch of late, the company
has slipped in a minor facelift to the chunkier
Countryman and Paceman, including new Euro
6 engines across the range, with little fanfare.
Where some rival manufacturers would shout
it from the rooftops, MINI has introduced the
changes with little fuss. A new front grille,
gloss black inserts to the light surrounds front
and rear, together with new LED fog lights on
some models, join new designs for the alloy
wheels and a fresh colour palette, including
the Jungle Green of our test car. Inside, some
of the controls have been revised, together
with a fresh look to the instruments.
One of the things that you expect from
every MINI is a hefty dose of fun, and this
latest Countryman doesn’t disappoint, albeit
in a much more grown up, mature package.
The 1.6-litre diesel engine delivers decent
punch, but you need to work hard to keep
it on the boil, so you can make the most of
the modest power output. The engine itself
is utterly smooth and is hushed no matter
whether you’re pootling around town or on
the motorway, so it’s a shame that both road
and wind noise are more intrusive than we
would like. The gearbox is an absolute gem,
delivering silky cog swaps, while the steering
is weighty, yet has great agility through the

028

MINI Countryman
Model tested
Price
Made in
Configuration
Drivetrain

Transmission
Power output
Maximum torque
Top speed/0-62mph
CO2 emissions (tax band)

Cooper D ALL4
£20,940
Graz, Austria
5-door crossover, 5-seats,
four-wheel-drive
1598cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve,
turbocharged diesel with
stop-start
6-speed manual
110bhp @ 4,000rpm
199lb ft @ 1,7502,250rpm
112mph/11.6secs
123g/km (D) Euro 6

bends. And thanks to a sportily taut
chassis, body control is excellent. Hustle
the Countryman into a series of tight
bends and it’ll remain totally flat, while
grip levels are excellent thanks to the
standard four-wheel-drive system on
our test car. And while previous iterations
have been criticised for harsh suspension,
this edition has a set-up that is nicely judged,
soaking up bumps and potholes well, yet
retaining a sporting edge and feel.
Since the Countryman first burst onto the
market in 2010, it has been steadily updated
with tweaks to the cabin, and this year is
no different, with fresh graphics for the
instruments and a chrome finish around the
ventilation controls. We love the spirit that has
gone into the design of the interior, including
the concept of the toggle switches, but
some of them are difficult to fathom
while on the move, and that combined
with the small buttons on the audio
system, the ergonomics could be
better. And while the dashboard top
utilises soft-touch materials, some of
the other plastics around the cabin
feel a bit low rent, and certainly out of
place in a car costing upwards of £20k.
That said, there’s an air of solidity, and
that central rail running through the

Economy (urban/extra urban/combined) 54.3/64.2/60.1mpg
Fuel tank size/range
47 litres/621 miles
Insurance group/BIK rate 16/20%
Size (length/width with mirrors) 4,097/1,996mm
Boot space (minimum/maximum) 350 to 450/1,170 litres
Kerb/max towing weight
1,465/800kg
Euro NCAP safety rating
HHHHH
DieselCar rating
HHHHH

On sale
In showrooms
Prices
Bodystyles
Engines
Trim levels

Also consider

Now
Now
£17,990 to £25,155
5-door crossover
1.6 (89bhp), 1.6 (110bhp), 2.0
(141bhp)
One D, Cooper D, Cooper D
ALL4, Cooper SD, Cooper SD
ALL4
Skoda Yeti, Vauxhall Mokka

car where you can clip different attachments
to is an innovative touch. The sports seats
are supportive and comfortable and it’s easy
to get a good driving position, and thanks to
the high roof, there’s an enormous amount of
headroom on offer, both front and rear. Knee
and legroom in the back is excellent, too, with
generous space for a pair of passengers. Carry
a third and they’ll need to be good friends.
Boot space is quite decent for a compact
crossover, with the space extendable by
folding the rear seats down. With an upright
seating position, visibility is excellent, aided by
deep windows all round.

Ian Robertson

DieselCar

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8/12/14 22:20:25

1ST UK TEST

O

ne of the criticisms levelled at the
outgoing previous generation MINI
Cooper SD was that it didn’t actually
feel that fast out on the road. Now, with the
latest model, the company has turned up
the wick, delivering a flagship diesel that not
only feels pacey out on the roads, but also
has some impressive statistics, especially
in automatic guise as tested. Acceleration
to 62mph in 7.2 seconds is over a second
quicker than before, with a top speed that
is 13mph greater. Power has increased
by a hefty 27bhp to 168bhp, with torque
now an impressive 266lb ft – 41lb ft more.
Remarkably, while the performance figures
have increased a notch or two, CO2 emissions
have tumbled, and fuel economy boosted.
This latest Cooper SD automatic manages
remarkable figures of 104g/km and 70.6mpg,
respectively, a significant improvement on
the 139g/km and 53.3mpg that was possible
before, making this new car a good, efficient
buy for both private buyers and company car
drivers alike.
But how does this all translate out onto the
road? The grin on our faces should be all you
need to know, and this automatic edition takes
none of the fun away, either. The exhilarating
performance seems to be amplified because
the MINI is so dinky, with the low seating
position giving a greater impression of speed.

MINI Cooper SD
Model tested
Price
Made in
Configuration
Drivetrain

Transmission
Power output
Maximum torque
Top speed/0-62mph
CO2 emissions (tax band)

Cooper SD Auto 3-door
£20,720
Oxford, UK
3-door hatchback, 4-seats,
front-wheel-drive
1995cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve,
turbocharged diesel with
stop-start
6-speed automatic
168bhp @ 4,000rpm
266lb ft @ 1,5002,750rpm
140mph/7.2 secs
104g/km (B) Euro 6

There’s enormous amounts of midrange pull, and yet it is just as at home
trickling along as it is blasting through
some back roads. The transmission is
slick with superfast changes, aided by
the paddleshifts, should you want to
get involved in selecting the gears yourself.
The engine is so quiet and refined, with a
great sound when you bury the right hand
pedal into the carpet, thanks no doubt to the
computerised sound generator. Like most
MINIs, this Cooper SD is a whole lot of fun
thanks to precise, agile steering, a firm but
pliant ride, bags of grip, and unmistakeable
go-kart-like handling. While that is no doubt
an overused cliché when it comes to the MINI,
there’s nothing else that really describes how
taut and responsive it feels.
The cabin of the latest MINI has taken
a significant leap forward, with many of
the criticisms of poor ergonomics in the
old car addressed. The speedometer is
back to where it belongs, right in front
of the driver, and touches like the red
toggle switch to start the car is a great
touch. The quality of materials has been
given an uplift, too, with plush feeling
surfaces and well weighted controls.
There’s hugely supportive seats, with
plenty of adjustment so you can get a

Economy (urban/extra urban/combined) 61.4/78.5/70.6mpg
Fuel tank size/range
44 litres/683 miles
Insurance group/BIK rate 23/16%
Size (length/width with mirrors) 3,850/1,932mm
Boot space (minimum/maximum) 211/731 litres
Kerb/max towing weight
1,265/0kg
Euro NCAP safety rating
HHHHH
DieselCar rating
HHHH

On sale
In showrooms
Prices
Bodystyles

Now
Now
£19,450 to £21,320
3-door and 5-door
hatchback
2.0 (168bhp)
Cooper SD
Audi A1 S line 2.0 TDI

Engines
Trim levels
Also consider

good driving position, albeit with the pedals
offset a little. There is a decent amount of
space up front, and rear legroom has been
improved to a degree, but there’s very little
space if the driver is more than average in
height. Headroom is generous, front and rear,
and a decent amount of space for oddments
is provided, due to good sized door pockets
and glovebox, as well as a pair of cupholders
where you can store items. Boot space has
been enlarged compared to its predecessor,
but it’s still relatively tiny by class standards
at just 211 litres, though this does open up a
little by folding the rear chairs down, which sit
totally flat, with the boot made more practical
by a shelf that is multi-adjustable.

Ian Robertson

www.dieselcarmagazine.co.uk
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8/12/14 22:21:19

TWIN TEST

cLaSH
OF THE
coupÉS
Here we have a pair of eye candy cars from two well-regarded German marques. We
pitch them head-to-head to find out which one wins in this clash of the sexy coupés.

L

ooks are not everything, as the saying goes, but when it
comes to cars like the two we are putting under forensic
comparison here, looks certainly matter a great deal. This
pair of arch-rival coupés are catwalk models of the car scene.
Nobody who buys a coupé has optimum carrying capacity or
ultimate economy at the top of the priority list, and certainly
not pursuit of the keenest possible cost. Coupés carry a price
premium, and choosing a car with swept-back styling means
accepting that more is also less: more style at more cost, but
less space and practicality. That’s the payoff you accept with a
glamour model, but one that many drivers are happily prepared
to accept in return for driving something with such svelte looks.

dRIVINg EXpERIENcE

BMW 2 Series
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030

Volkswagen Scirocco
HHHHH

From the moment you first settle behind the wheel of the
2-Series Coupé, squeeze the throttle and pull rapidly away, you
instantly know that here is a ‘driver’s car’ that engages and
entertains you. Its responses are taut and pert, its steering is
crisply communicative, and its handling has that sharp, mature
placement that makes you want to seek out a bendy road just for
the fun of it. There is a pleasingly grippy feel to it on the bends,
too, while ride quality is pretty acceptable, at the firmer end of
the ride/handling spectrum, but not of the filling-rattler variety.
The overall driving experience is sporty and about as good as it
gets in a sleekly styled car in this price bracket. We give it top
marks for drive calibre.
The Scirocco is no slouch, and it has the feel of a thoroughly
engineered and enjoyable car to drive. It isn’t in quite the same
league, though, as its German-built rival. There just isn’t quite
the same pertness of feel that is so engaging in the BMW. That
said, this is a thoroughly agreeable car that is good company
over a cross-country canter. Steering response is reasonable and
the suspension setup gives the Scirocco a civilised ride quality
that is actually a little more pliant than the BMW’s firmer stance.
It certainly isn’t short on performance, with very slightly more
power and torque than the 2-Series. Performance figures are very
similar for both cars, though, with just a whisker between them
on acceleration.

DieselCar

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BMW 2 Series Coupé vs Volkswagen Scirocco
INTERIoR aNd comFoRT

TWIN TEST

dash top. Overall calibre of the interior is on a par with the BMW’s,
though the satellite navigation display screen is a little smaller and
looks dated. But there are certainly no complaints about the rest of
the design and calibre of the interior in this car. Refinement is at a
similar level too. Like its rival, the Scirocco has all the connectivity
we all look for these days in car interiors, and the huggy front
seats have good lateral support and hold you firmly through the
bends. Rear seat headroom is a little meagre, though.

SpacE, pRacTIcaLITY aNd
VERSaTILITY
BMW 2 Series

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BMW 2 Series

Volkswagen Scirocco

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Volkswagen Scirocco

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The difference between these two evens out when we judge the
cabin layout and general comfort. The 2-Series has a beautifully
crafted interior with a flowing flair about its design, and a
generally cosseting ambiance. Cabin quality is excellent, with
a streamlined dash layout and very nicely engineered detailing.
There is a bit of a wow factor about the large infotainment screen
set high into the centre of the dash, which is larger and has a
better display than its rival’s. Seat comfort is excellent for the
driver and front seat passenger, and pretty reasonable in the
back, although quite snug. General refinement is very good, with
no particular issues over noise intrusion from the engine or road
rumble from the suspension.
Volkswagen has done a good job too with the Scirocco’s cabin.
It is nicely laid out and has been improved in the recent revamp,
including the addition of a stylishly retro trio of instruments on the

BMW 218d
M Sport Coupé
Price
Made in
Configuration

£26,615
Leipzig, Germany
2-door coupé, 4-seats,
rear-wheel-drive
Drivetrain
1995cc, 4-cylinder,
16-valve, turbocharged
diesel with stop-start
Transmission
6-speed manual
Power output
141bhp @ 4,000rpm
Maximum torque
236lb ft @ 1,750-2,500rpm
Top speed/0-62mph
132mph/8.9 secs
119g/km (C) Euro 6
CO2 emissions (tax band)
Economy (urban/extra urban/combined) 51.4/72.4/62.8mpg
Fuel tank size/range
52 litres/718 miles
Insurance group/BIK rate
21/19%
4,432/1,984mm
Size (length/width with mirrors)
Boot space (minimum/maximum) 390/tba litres
Kerb/max towing weight
1,430/1,200kg
Euro NCAP safety rating
Not yet tested
DieselCar rating
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You don’t choose a coupé for its stretch-out interior space, and
the BMW has a snug, cosseting feel rather than a particularly
roomy one. Adult passengers sitting in the back may find a bit to
carp about on anything but a short trip. The handicap with any
coupé is the limitation of access into the rear seats, which is a
bit of a scramble past the front ones, and the 2-Series Coupé is
pretty typical in this respect. Yes, the front seats bend and slide
to facilitate ease of entry, but it is still quite a tight manoeuvre.
Boot space is not too bad for a car of this type, at 390 litres, and
it usefully stretches to more than double that when you put the
rear seats out of action.
Much the same applies, too, to the Scirocco. There is
a similarly snug feel to the cabin that gives the car more
of a 2+2 arrangement to the interior than a true fourseater. Access into the rear seats, similarly with its rival, is
a bit awkward even though the tilt-and-slide design of the
front seats is designed to help. It does a bit, but it is still

The 2-Series coupé is a
‘driver’s car’ that engages
and entertains you.
Volkswagen
Scirocco GT 2.0 TDI
Price
Made in
Configuration

£25,305
Palmela, Portugal
3-door coupé, 4-seats,
front-wheel-drive
Drivetrain
1968cc, 4-cylinder,
16-valve, turbocharged
diesel with stop-start
Transmission
6-speed manual
Power output
148bhp @ 3,500-4,000rpm
Maximum torque
251lb ft @ 1,750-3,000rpm
Top speed/0-62mph
134mph/8.6 secs
109g/km (B) Euro 6
CO2 emissions (tax band)
Economy (urban/extra urban/combined) 56.5/74.3/67.3mpg
Fuel tank size/range
55 litres/814 miles
Insurance group/BIK rate
28/17%
4,256/2,080mm
Size (length/width with mirrors)
Boot space (minimum/maximum) 312/1,006 litres
Kerb/max towing weight
1,375/0kg
Euro NCAP safety rating
HHHHH (pre-facelift tested)
DieselCar rating
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awkward to clamber into the back. The Scirocco’s standard boot
size is smaller than that of the BMW, measuring 78 litres less at
312 litres, but it expands to over three times that when the rear
seats are folded down, to give over 1,000 litres of maximum load
space, making it a practical carrier by coupé standards.

Running costs

BMW 2 Series
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Volkswagen Scirocco

BMW 2 Series
18-inch alloy wheels with 225/40/R18
run-flat tyres
40/20/40 split/fold rear seats
Air conditioning
Anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force
distribution and brake assist
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlights
Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity and
audio streaming
DAB digital radio/CD with 6.5-inch colour
screen, 8-speakers, USB and auxiliary
sockets with steering wheel controls

Driver, passenger, side and head airbags
with passenger side de-activation switch
Electric and heated mirrors
Electric front windows
Electronic stability control
Front fog lights
Leather steering wheel and gear knob
Rain sensor
Rear parking sensors
Remote central locking
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitors

HHHH

It’s the Scirocco that leads the way when it comes to fuel
economy and emissions boasting a remarkable 67.3mpg on
the combined cycle and just 109g/km of CO2. By contrast,
the 2 Series manages 62.8mpg and 119g/km, which is still
astonishing considering the class of car we are talking about and
its performance capability. Neither car will break the bank when
it comes to paying the Government for the vehicle excise duty
after year one, with the BMW costing £30 and the Volkswagen
just £20. For company car users, it’s the Scirocco that works out
cheaper thanks to the lower CO2 emissions and cheaper list price.
Company car benefit-in-kind taxation is charged at the rate of
17 per cent, with the 2 Series costing a couple of per cent more.
The tide is turned when we look at the insurance costings, as the

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Standard Equipment

What’s Hot Terrific fun to drive. Cheaper to insure. Roomier boot. CO2 emissions are great,
even though they are eclipsed by the Scirocco. Ride, although, firm is much more
pliant than BMW M Sport models of old. Beautifully finished interior with great
attention to detail. Widescreen infotainment system is perfectly placed and easy
to use. Spacious in the front. Engine meets latest Euro 6 emissions regulations.
What’s Not Space in the back is best for children only, and the access to the boot is
more restricted due to its two-door layout. Engine can get raucous when
revved. Satellite navigation is an optional extra, and equipment levels aren’t as
generous as the Scirocco.

VW sits in group 28, and the BMW seven groups lower at 21. This
gulf in groupings is likely to make a fair difference in the annual
premium, especially if the driver is young or high risk.
Visiting the main dealer to get either car maintained is
determined by the vehicle itself, thanks to an on-board monitor

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BMW 2 Series Coupé vs Volkswagen Scirocco
that varies the requirements depending on its use. So rather than
requiring an inspection at a fixed mileage, the car will prescribe
when it wants its internals looked at, though no longer than once
a year. For high mileage users, it means less trips to the garage
and lower maintenance costs. When it comes to the warranty,
both cars are covered for three years, though the Volkswagen’s
mileage is limited to the first 60,000 miles, whereas the BMW’s is
left unlimited. This will only be a factor if the car is likely to rack
up a larger annual mileage, however.

Equipment and price

BMW 2 Series
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Volkswagen Scirocco
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The car with the lower list price is actually the better equipped
of the pairing, with the Scirocco boasting extra equipment like
satellite navigation, dual-zone climate control, hill hold assist,
front parking sensors and rear privacy glass compared to the
2 Series. In actual fact, the M Sport trimmed BMW is actually
closer in specification to the entry-level Scirocco, which is
available at just £23,455, representing a further £1,850 cost
saving compared to the GT model that we test here. The BMW
counters with standard-fit DAB digital radio, something that isn’t

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Standard Equipment

Volkswagen Scirocco
18-inch alloy wheels with 235/40/R18
tyres and space saver spare wheel
50/50 split/fold rear seats
Alarm system
Anti-lock brakes with electronic brake
force distribution and brake assist
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlights
Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity
Driver, passenger, side and head airbags
with passenger side de-activation switch
Dual-zone climate control
Electric and heated mirrors
Electric front windows
Electronic differential lock system
Electronic stability control

Front fog lights
Hill hold function
Isofix child safety seat fasteners for rear
outer seats
Leather steering wheel and gear knob
Parking sensors front and rear
Radio/CD with 5-inch colour touchscreen,
8-speakers, USB, SD card and auxiliary
sockets with steering wheel controls
Rain sensor
Rear privacy glass
Remote central locking
Satellite navigation
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitors

What’s Hot More powerful, with strong performance. Impressive fuel efficiency and
more frugal than the BMW. Super smooth powerplant. Lower list price, better
equipped and cheaper to run for company car users. Hatchback practicality.
Engine already complies with Euro 6 emissions requirements. Great ride comfort
with excellent refinement.
What’s Not More expensive to insure. Inferior boot space, and there’s not much space in
the back. Starting to feel quite old now, despite the recent facelift. The satellite
navigation unit feels outdated and clunky.

The Scirocco is no slouch,
and it has the feel of a
thoroughly engineered and
enjoyable car to drive.
available on the Volkswagen, even as an optional extra, which
seems like a strange omission in this technology-led world. A
space saver spare wheel comes as standard on the Scirocco and
run-flat tyres are fitted to the 2 Series. Other key equipment
on both cars include 18-inch alloy wheels, a leather steering
wheel and gearknob, front fog lights, rear parking sensors and
automatic wipers and headlights.
Shopping around for the best prices and unsurprisingly it
is the Volkswagen that comes out streets ahead for value for
money. Our researchers managed to find a Scirocco GT on offer
for just £20,703, a massive saving of £4,602 off the full list price
at online broker www.drivethedeal.co.uk. By comparison, we
managed to secure a £2,207 saving off the BMW 218d M Sport
Coupé, bringing the transaction price down to £24,408, thanks
to online brokers www.buyacar.co.uk. It’s difficult to ignore the
better value offered by the Volkswagen, especially considering
the extra equipment included within the price.

Verdict
First place
Second place

BMW 2 Series
Volkswagen Scirocco

Style is a strong motivation for choosing one of these two, and
both cars have it in spades. Although the Scirocco is priced
more keenly, the 2-Series shines as the one with superior driving
calibre as well as having the more desirable cabin. Even though
the Scirocco has recently undergone a refresh, it is the BMW that
feels to us the more focused and more modern of these two.
Unless cash is the overriding consideration, our winner here is
the good looking, great driving 2-Series Coupé.

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Dacia Duster Ambiance dCi 110 4x2

D

acia’s launch onto the UK market has
been nothing short of a masterstroke,
as not only has the marque sold over
22,000 cars so far this year, the company
is over 14 per cent up on the previous
twelve months. Part of the success can be
attributed to the Duster crossover vehicle,
which accounted for 45 per cent of sales
during 2013. Now, less than two years after
its launch, Dacia is serving up a facelifted
version of the Duster, with a more prominent
chrome grille, and all versions now sport roof
bars to underpin its rugged positioning in
the line-up. There’s new exterior colours and
revised seats and upholstery, too, and rather
than being made in India for the UK market,
it’s now produced in Romania, alongside the
Sandero and Logan. But best of all, these
enhancements have been introduced without
increasing the list price, meaning that the
cheapest diesel version, this two-wheel-drive
Ambiance edition fitted with the 1.5-litre dCi
engine, still costs just £11,995, which is an
absolute snip by anyone’s standards.
The well proven 106bhp 1.5-litre Renaultsourced engine is a good match for the
Duster, serving up zesty performance. There’s
a little noise when starting from cold, but
quickly settles down to a low rumble and only
gets louder when the accelerator pedal is
buried in the footwell. The six-speed manual

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Price
Made in
Configuration

£11,995
Pitesti, Romania
5-door crossover, 5-seats,
front-wheel-drive
Drivetrain
1461cc, 4-cylinder, 8-valve,
turbocharged diesel
Transmission
6-speed manual
Power output
106bhp @ 4,000rpm
Maximum torque
177lb ft @ 1,750rpm
Top speed/0-62mph
106mph/11.8 secs
130g/km (D) Euro 5
CO2 emissions (tax band)
Economy (urban/extra urban/combined) 49.6/61.4/56.5mpg

gearbox has a nice action, with well
chosen ratios, but lacks a fuel saving
stop-start system for urban stop-go
motoring. There’s a little wind noise at
motorway speeds, but tyre and road
roar is well suppressed. Enthusiastic
drivers will need to look elsewhere for
driving pleasure, though, as the steering
is on the heavy side and slow to react, with
very little feel. There’s some lean through the
corners, but never feels like it is getting out
of shape, delivering a safe and predictable
driving experience. Ride comfort is one of the
Duster’s best attributes, shrugging off all but
the deepest of potholes with great maturity,
thanks to the soft set-up.
It’s unusual to be able to test the entry-level
model of the line-up as car makers usually
like to present a car stuffed full of equipment.
And so the fact that this model does without
air conditioning or electric mirrors
was a bit of a shock to the system.
An upgrade to Lauréate specification
is a very reasonable £1,500, though,
and four-wheel-drive is available for
a £2k price premium. The Duster’s
raison d’être is all about no-nonsense
motoring, and this sums the car up
well. All of the plastics are hard, but
durable, feeling strong and well up
to the job, and the liberal use of
silver trim lifts the cabin ambience.

Fuel tank size/range
50 litres/622 miles
Insurance group/BIK rate 10/22%
Size (length/width with mirrors) 4,315/2,000mm
Boot space (minimum/maximum) 475/1,636 litres
Kerb/max towing weight
1,205/1,200kg
Euro NCAP safety rating
HHHHH
DieselCar rating
HHH H

What’s Hot

Enticing price tag, meaning a lot of car for the
money. Strict no discount policy means you
don’t need to haggle. Roomy inside, with a big
boot. Engine delivers decent pace and is pretty
quiet. Well proven Renault parts used throughout.
Comfortable suspension set-up.
What’s Not Disappointing Euro NCAP crash test results.
Some rivals are more efficient with lower CO2
emissions. Steering wheel only adjusts for rake,
not reach. No air conditioning or electric mirrors.
Also consider Citroën C4 Cactus Touch BlueHDi 100,
Kia Soul Connect 1.6 CRDi

The controls are logically arranged and clearly
labelled for ease of use, and there’s a big dash
top bin to store items. It’s a shame that the
squidgy seats don’t offer more support and
the steering doesn’t adjust for reach, just for
rake. Space around the cabin, both front and
rear is excellent, including generous head
and legroom. The boot is a good size at 475
litres and is both deep and wide, and the
seats tumble down easily at the pull of a lever,
folding down almost flat. With a commanding
driving position, the view out along the bonnet
is excellent, and thanks to deep windows, the
visibility all around is pretty good.

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ON TEST

Scout Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI CR 4x4 Auto

E

ver since the all-new Octavia arrived
last year, there’s been a steady flow
of models to fill out the range. And
save for some new Euro 6 engines that will
percolate through the line-up during 2015,
this four-wheel-drive Scout model completes
the range. Compared to the regular all-wheeldrive editions, the Scout gains chunkier body
styling, with extended wheelarches, stone
guards to the front, rear and underbody, as
well as a 33 millimetre raised ride height to
deliver better approach and departure angles
for more serious off-roading. Compared to the
SE trim the Scout is based upon, there’s also
larger 17-inch alloy wheels, satellite navigation,
cruise control, automatic lights and wipers,
rear privacy glass and a lane keeping assistant,
which makes the £2,450 price hike over the
4x4 SE look like decent value for money.
The automatic version of the Scout borrows
the engine from the sporty vRS, and as a result
the performance capabilities have stepped
up a notch. Strong, pacey performance and
tremendous mid-range urge is all controlled via
a slick shifting six-speed twin-clutch automatic
transmission. The unit is quiet and refined, only
becoming more vocal at the upper end of the
rev range. There’s very little wind or road noise,
though some sounds from the suspension
permeate into the cabin. The steering has
good feel and is accurate, and on back roads,
body control is top-notch, with tidy handling,
enormous grip and decent agility when

Price
Made in
Configuration
Drivetrain

Transmission
Power output
Maximum torque
Top speed/0-62mph

£27,990
Mladá Boleslav, Czech
Republic
5-door estate, 5-seats,
four-wheel-drive
1968cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve,
turbocharged diesel with
stop-start
6-speed twin-clutch
automatic
181bhp @ 3,5004,000rpm
280lb ft @ 1,7503,250rpm
136mph/7.8 secs

changing direction. Despite the raised
ride height, the set-up is calm and pliant,
soaking up bumps and potholes nicely.
Caravanners will like the 1,800kg towing
capacity, though oddly the manual gearbox
variant can tow an extra 200kg. While
four-wheel-drive normally means a hefty
disadvantage at the fuel pumps, compared to
the same engine and gearbox combination in
the front-wheel-drive vRS estate, there’s just a
1.1mpg difference and 5g/km worth of CO2,
which is hardly worth worrying about.
There are few cars that can touch the Octavia
for the sheer amount of space on offer. Rivals
may offer a similar sized boot, but it’s the
space for rear seat passengers that marks
this car out as an outstanding family tool. The
four-wheel-drive system was designed from the
outset, and so there aren’t any compromises
to be had in the carrying capacity department.
There is a hefty transmission tunnel running
through the centre of the car, however, and so
middle rear passengers will need to splay their
legs either side. The cabin design is a lesson in
understated elegance, with well-placed controls,
and instruments that go to the top of the class
for clarity, especially at night. It’s a shame
though that UK speed limits aren’t accounted
for, as the most common speeds, 30 and
70mph, aren’t marked out on the speedometer.

CO2 emissions (tax band)
134g/km (E) Euro 6
Economy (urban/extra urban/combined) 48.7/61.4/55.4mpg
Fuel tank size/range
55 litres/670 miles
Insurance group/BIK rate 22/22%
Size (length/width with mirrors) 4,685/2,017mm
Boot space (minimum/maximum) 610/1,740 litres
Kerb/max towing weight
1,484/1,800kg
Euro NCAP safety rating
HHHHH (hatchback tested)
DieselCar rating
HHHH

What’s Hot

Incredibly spacious, with lots of rear legroom
and a large boot. Slick transmission and pacey
performance, with excellent grip. Smooth,
quiet, efficient engine. Beautifully built, with
attractive interior and supportive seats.
What’s Not There’s a chunky rear transmission tunnel
for rear middle seat passengers to overcome.
Manual variant offers a 200kg more towing
capacity. A space saver spare wheel is optional
rather than standard. Speedometer is missing
the crucial 30 and 70mph markings.
Also consider Audi A4 allroad 2.0 TDI Auto, SEAT Leon
X-Perience SE Technology 2.0 TDI Auto

All of the plastics are of the plush, soft-touch
variety, and there’s a feeling that everything
is screwed together nicely. The touchscreen
navigation system is a model of simplicity, with
clearly labelled controls and bright, colourful
graphics for the directions. And the large door
pockets, a cubby hole ahead of the gear lever,
armrest storage and reasonable glovebox mean
that oddment space is well catered for. Thanks
to deep windows, all round vision is excellent,
and manoeuvrability bolstered by standard-fit
rear parking sensors.

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W

ith a raft of new model launches
over the past year, all looking
sexier and more appealing than
before, it’s hardly surprising that MercedesBenz is experiencing a sales revolution,
posting a larger rise in sales so far this year
than any of its premium-badged rivals from
Audi, BMW and Jaguar. Part of this success
must be down to the brand new C-Class, and
we’ve already tested the saloon, and here
we try the latest addition to the line-up, the
pretty looking load lugging estate. But this
is far from the end of the story, with plug-in
hybrid editions, coupé and convertible models
to arrive soon. Mercedes-Benz will need to
watch out, though, as Audi is readying a
replacement A4 and there’s a facelifted BMW
3 Series waiting in the wings, not to mention
the sexy new Jaguar XE that is aiming to steal
a few conquest sales away from its rivals.
The estate line-up mirrors the saloon, and
that means the same 2.1-litre turbodiesel
engine for mid-priced C 220 BlueTec models.
Clearly Mercedes-Benz has been listening
to criticism, as in this installation it seems
a bit quieter than the saloon. It’s still a little
clattery from cold, and you’ll notice the noise
when you bury the pedal in the footwell,
but in day-to-day everyday driving, it mutes
into the background more readily. It’s swift
away from the lights and the seven-speed
automatic transmission swaps cogs swiftly
and efficiently, though there’s a short pause

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Mercedes-Benz C 220 BlueTec
Sport Estate Automatic
Price
Made in
Configuration
Drivetrain

Transmission
Power output
Maximum torque
Top speed/0-62mph

£34,060
Bremen, Germany
5-door estate, 5-seats,
rear-wheel-drive
2143cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve,
turbocharged diesel with
stop-start and selective
catalyst reduction
7-speed automatic
168bhp @ 3,0004,200rpm
295lb ft @ 1,4002,800rpm
142mph/7.6 secs

before take-off, in common with most
modern automatics. The steering is
weighty, has decent precision and
through back roads the handling is neat
and tidy, with body lean kept under
tight control. Our car came with the
optional adaptive suspension set-up and
in comfort, the ride was exactly that – calm
and comfortable, delivering settings that glide
over potholes, and makes for a great long
distance motorway companion.
If we didn’t know better, we could have
thought that we were sitting in a flagship
S-Class, as Mercedes-Benz has really upped its
game in the quality of the cabin. Beautifully
finished soft-touch plastics are everywhere
you touch, and the buttons and controls
have a level of solidity and precision that lifts
this C-Class above its BMW and Audi rivals.
Attention to detail is exquisite, and save
for a creaking centre console, the quality is
exceptional. The infotainment and navigation
screen may look like an afterthought, but it
is actually perfectly positioned for viewing,
though strangely in this day and age, it
isn’t touch sensitive, and instead you need
to rely on the fiddly controls that aren’t as
intuitive to use as its rivals. A deep lidded
bin is provided within the centre console for
oddments, and that combined with large

CO2 emissions (tax band)
115g/km (C) Euro 6
Economy (urban/extra urban/combined) 52.3/72.4/62.8mpg
Fuel tank size/range
66 litres/912 miles
Insurance group/BIK rate 31/19%
Size (length/width with mirrors) 4,702/2,020mm
Boot space (minimum/maximum) 490/1,510 litres
Kerb/max towing weight
1,615/1,800kg
Euro NCAP safety rating
HHHHH (saloon tested)
DieselCar rating
HHHHH

What’s Hot

Sensational looks and sumptuous cabin.
Beautifully supportive seats. Space saving
column shift. Low loading height and easy
action to fold rear seats.
What’s Not Although better than the saloon, the diesel
engine is still clattery. Controls for the
infotainment system aren’t as intuitive as
rivals. Infotainment screen looks like an
afterthought and isn’t touch sensitive. Creaky
centre console moulding.
Also consider Audi A4 Avant S line 2.0 TDI Automatic,
BMW 320d Sport Touring Automatic

door pockets, armrest storage and a decent
sized glovebox, you’ll not be lost for places
to store things. Headroom is pretty good both
front and rear, though experience suggests
that choosing the panoramic roof option will
eat into space, so it’s best to avoid if you’re
going to be carrying tall teenagers. Leg
and knee room is decent, too, and there’s
a large square loadbay at the back that can
be extended easily by pressing a button in
the boot to fold the rear seat down flat. And
thanks to a low loading sill, hauling heavy
items into the back of the car is easy.

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I

t doesn’t seem like four years that the
then new 508 kicked off celebrations
for Peugeot’s 200-year anniversary.
It ushered in a new styling direction that
has percolated across the range, replacing
the mouthy grin that Peugeot’s previously
sported, and creating the youngest line-up
that the lion-badged brand has ever had. It’s
now time for the 508 to be facelifted, and it’s
a bit more comprehensive than we have seen
from the French firm on a mid-life restyle
before, with a totally new nose, including a
more upright grille, incorporating the lion
logo, redesigned bonnet and bumpers and
totally fresh lighting. While at the rear, saloon
editions have new light clusters and more
stylish looking bumper. Inside, there’s a
touchscreen for the satellite navigation, and a
less cluttered centre console. There was little
wrong with the interior before, save a lack of
storage for oddments, so we’re pleased that
Peugeot designers and engineers decided to
leave well alone.
This latest 148bhp 2.0-litre BlueHDi engine
meets the latest Euro 6 emissions regulations
thanks to the inclusion of selective catalyst
reduction, necessitating the addition of an
AdBlue urea solution to keep the harmful
pollutants in check. It’s a perky unit,
delivering good off-the-line acceleration and
good mid-range pull, but it’s just a shame
that it appears to be a bit noisier than its
predecessor. The smooth gearbox, with six

Peugeot 508 Allure 2.0 BlueHDi
Price
Made in
Configuration
Drivetrain

Transmission
Power output
Maximum torque
Top speed/0-62mph
CO2 emissions (tax band)

£26,395
Rennes, France
4-door saloon, 5-seats,
front-wheel-drive
1997cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve,
turbocharged diesel with
stop-start and selective
catalyst reduction
6-speed manual
148bhp @ 4,000rpm
273lb ft @ 2,000rpm
130mph/9.8 secs
109g/km (B) Euro 6

well-chosen ratios and light clutch are
great companions, and help to deliver
a calm and serene driving experience,
while the stop-system is one of the best
systems around, re-starting without
any vibrations. There’s a little road and
wind noise that enters the cabin, but
overall refinement levels are well up to class
standards. The steering is nicely weighted;
light enough around town, and yet has
sufficient feel at higher speeds. Body control
is excellent, with lean through the bends
nicely contained, as well as plenty of frontend grip. The suspension soaks up potholes
and imperfections really well, particularly
shrugging off speed humps, and makes a
lovely long distance companion.
The introduction of a touchscreen for
the major controls and satellite navigation
answers one of our previous criticisms,
and is easy to operate, with nice quality
colourful graphics. It’s positioning is close
to perfection, just within your field of vision,
meaning less time with your eyes off the
road. The quality of the materials used in
the cabin are first class, all feeling plush and
nicely screwed together. The instruments are
a model of clarity, thanks to a pin-sharp white
on black design, and are especially superb
at night. The nicely stuffed front seats have
lots of adjustment and so it’s easy to get a

Economy (urban/extra urban/combined) 57.6/74.3/67.3mpg
Fuel tank size/range
72 litres/1,066 miles
Insurance group/
30/17%
Size (length/width with mirrors) 4,830/2,068mm
Boot space
473 litres
Kerb/max towing weight
1,500/1,875kg
Euro NCAP safety rating
HHHHH (pre-facelift tested)
DieselCar rating
HHHHH

What’s Hot

Classy interior, with nice materials and a
solid feel. Plenty of space both front and rear.
Superb instrument clarity, especially at night.
Calm and serene driving experience. Superbly
smooth stop-start system. Great long distance
companion. Touchscreen improves the usability
enormously.
What’s Not Lack of storage for oddments in the centre
console. Bulky side pillars limit vision. Engine
is noisier than its Euro 5 predecessor. Electric
handbrake is strangely positioned.
Also consider Mazda6 2.2 Diesel Sport Nav,
Volkswagen Passat GT 2.0 TDI

comfortable driving position, and though
forward and rear vision is pretty good, one fly
in the ointment is the thick central door pillars
which hinder vision when pulling out of a side
turning. There’s lots of head and legroom
both front and rear, and while it isn’t quite up
to Skoda Superb standards, there aren’t going
to be any complaints from passengers. The
boot is a decent size and well shaped, and at
the pull of a lever, the rear chairs fold down
almost flat in a 60:40 fashion, opening up the
space further.

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ON TEST

SEAT Alhambra SE Lux 2.0 TDI Auto

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t one end of the motoring spectrum
is the people carrier – at the other
is the sports car. So creating
a machine that combines elements of
these two sectors should be pretty much
impossible – but that’s what SEAT seems
to have done with its most powerful dieselpowered Alhambra ever, the 174bhp 2.0litre TDI. To put it to the test, we covered
2,000 miles around England, Ireland and
Wales. Sorry Scotland...
It may have 174bhp on tap, but the
Alhambra is a big beast; when you’ve
got just 2.0-litres to pull it, the engine
is going to have to work pretty hard.
That’s the case here; once up to speed
there’s more than enough muscle to
make motorway driving effortless, along
with A- and B-road overtakes. The 2.0litre TDI engine is well-proven, and while
this variation on the theme is the most
muscular yet, it’s utterly tractable with
a linear power delivery that makes it a
joy to use. It’s frugal too; over our near2,000 mile odyssey, the SEAT averaged
38.6mpg. That’s pretty good considering
it was generally either cruising at speed
on the motorway or trundling about in

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Price
Made in
Configuration
Drivetrain

Transmission
Power output
Maximum torque
Top speed/0-62mph

£33,705
Palmela, Portugal
5-door MPV, 7-seats,
front-wheel-drive
1968cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve,
turbocharged diesel with
stop-start and selective
catalyst reduction
6-speed twin-clutch
automatic
174bhp @ 4,200rpm
280lb ft @ 1,7502,500rpm
127mph/9.6 secs

low gears. What stymies the engine,
to a point, is the six-speed DSG
transmission. Already a legendary
gearbox, ratio swaps are ultra-quick
in manual mode and seamless when
you leave it to its own devices. But if
you drive with any enthusiasm, even
if that’s just accelerating swiftly away from
a roundabout, the pace of the kickdown
can leave you frustrated. No problem
though; resort to using the paddle shifts
and you can retain control when you want
the gearbox to shift cogs smoothly and
rapidly; in everyday driving you can just
leave everything to the car and it’s the
ultimate in effortlessness. If
there’s one disappointment
that is hardest to work around
it’s the ride, which is set up
rather firmly. If you think
English roads are rubbish,
spend a week touring Ireland
and you’ll soon change
your mind. While the firm
springing ensures body
control is excellent through
sharp bends, the fitment of
puncture-resistant tyres (in
place of a spare wheel) means
the Alhambra’s rear seat

CO2 emissions (tax band)
154g/km (G) Euro 5
Economy (urban/extra urban/combined) 42.2/52.3/47.9mpg
Fuel tank size/range
70 litres/738 miles
Insurance group/BIK rate 22/26%
Size (length/width with mirrors) 4,854/2,081mm
267/658-1,167/2,297 litres
Boot space (7/5/2-seats)
Kerb/max towing weight
1,851/2,200kg
Euro NCAP safety rating
HHHHH
DieselCar rating
HHHHH

What’s Hot

Excellent engine and gearbox, good
refinement, decent economy, well equipped,
space for seven adults, very versatile.
What’s Not Firm ride, no spare wheel, no six-seat
option (with captain’s chairs).
Also consider Chrysler Grand Voyager, Ford Galaxy

passengers might be less than impressed
by the dynamics.
The rest of the package is unchanged, so
you get the same five-door bodyshell as the
Volkswagen Sharan, complete with sliding
rear side doors and three rows of seats, the
second and third of which can be folded
flat to create a level load bay. The middle
row slide backwards and forwards to
optimise legroom for everyone. We loaded
six people into the Alhambra, and while
just two were six-footers, there was plenty
of space for all – although the remaining
boot space is about the equivalent of what
that well-known sportscar, the Audi TT
Roadster can muster. The Alhambra really
is an MPV and sportscar rolled into one.

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MEET THE FLEET

MEET

THE FLEET
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t’s all well and good testing cars on new car launches or for a
week at a time, but what are the latest models really like to live
with on a day-to-day basis? A car can perform very differently
on familiar roads, and when the family are subjecting it to more
mundane, everyday tasks. It’s the time when annoying niggles
are discovered or reasons why a particular car is better than the
opposition. Our test team scrutinise every aspect of our fleet of
long-term test cars, delivering our verdict over a six to twelve
month test period. If there’s a car that you would like to see on
tested, drop the editor a line at any of the usual addresses. We
would also love to hear from you if you’re running a similar model
– it’s always great to compare notes and get reader feedback.

OUR CARS

SKODA OCTAVIA

vRS 2.0 TDI CR
Sue Baker
AUDI A7 SPORTBACK
SE Executive 3.0 TDI quattro Automatic

Victor Harman
VOLVO V40 CROSS COUNTRY
D4 SE Nav Geartronic
Richard Dredge
PEUGEOT 308 SW
Allure 1.6 BlueHDi
Adam Sloman
HONDA CIVIC TOURER
1.6 i-DTEC SR
Andy Goodwin
CITROËN GRAND C4 PICASSO
Exclusive+ BlueHDi 150 Automatic

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith
RENAULT CLIO
Dynamique MediaNav dCi 90
Alan Anderson
FORD TOURNEO CONNECT
Titanium 1.6 TDCi
Ian Robertson
VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN
SE 2.0 TDI DSG Automatic
Simon Hacker
MITSUBISHI ASX
4 2.2 DI-D 4WD Automatic
Peter Cracknell
KIA PRO_CEE’D
SE 1.6 CRDi
Ryan Dixon
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Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 TDI CR
It’s in-yer-face blue, it’s fast, and it’s a Skoda with attitude. Sue
Baker bids a warm welcome to the newest addition to our long
term fleet, a snazzy Octavia vRS

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t’s a tough assignment, I know, but
someone has to do it. So here I am
with a newly delivered car key in my
mitt, contemplating the long-term test
car for which I’m responsible over the
coming half year. It is parked outside the
front door oozing enthusiasm for the open
road. It looks positively hungry for a blast
down the bypass. It is fast without being
unduly extrovert – if you discount the
rather dazzling shade of blue paintwork. It
boasts sports car performance without any
accompanying inconvenience.
So here we have a hot hatch that doesn’t
shout about it, and is possibly the most
practical of its ilk. With the spec sheet
on the desk in front of me, I find my
eye leapfrogging the figures. Top
speed a sizzling 144mph, but with
a combined mpg figure of a very
reasonable 61.4mpg. Acceleration time
from 0-62 mph a brisk 8.1 seconds,
yet room for a whopping 590 litres of
luggage and assorted paraphernalia in
the great big boot. This is the 2.0-litre
TDI Skoda Octavia vRS, with 181bhp of
power, 280 lb ft of torque, a manual
gearbox and a hatchback body. We
have the car with cloth upholstery
highlighted with red seams that nicely

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echo the red brake callipers on the outside.
The car’s on-the-road list price is £24,020,
but options totalling £3,770 on ‘our’ Octavia
pump up the final bill to £27,790.
The vRS comes with a healthy list of
standard kit. It has fuel-saving engine stop/
start, cruise control and sports suspension.
It sits on 18-inch anthracite alloy wheels,
has acoustic rear parking sensors and an
automatic post collision braking system.
The headlights are bi-xenons, and there
are daytime running lights and LED rear
lights. The airbag tally includes one for
the driver’s knees, and there is a fatigue
detection system to warn if the driver starts

to flag and needs a break on a long trip.
There is a driving mode selector, to let you
choose between eco, comfort, sport and
custom settings according to mood and
prevailing road conditions, and dual-zone
climate control, as well as Bluetooth mobile
phone connectivity and DAB digital radio are
all provided, both controlled via a central
touchscreen on the dashboard.
That’s quite a list, so what ‘extras’ are
on our Octavia vRS? The distinctive blue
metallic paint is £525, and another £400
goes on crew protection assistant – which
optimises all of the safety systems in the
event of a crash, closing the windows and
tightening the seat belts – and rear side
airbags to give back seat passengers
added protection. Satellite navigation
is top of most people’s wish list these
days, so the excellent VW Group
Columbus satellite navigation is the
dearest item on the options list at
£1,350. Privacy glass adds £140, and
an enhanced Bluetooth Plus system
costs £180, incorporating voice control
and a wireless aerial connection that
boosts the signal and helps to prolong
battery life on the phone. There is an
upgraded sound system at £400 with
ten speakers and a subwoofer, and

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Skoda octavia
vRS 2.0 TDI CR

WHAT’S HOT

4

The colour. This vivid shade is called Race Blue,
and it is the most eye-catching colour in the vRS
palette, if you exclude a very grassy green and
banana yellow that are just a bit OTT for our taste.

intelligent parking
assistant gives the
car added urbanfriendliness for
£575, with the
ability to steer itself
into any parallel
or perpendicular
spaces. The only other two options specified
are the rather handy double-sided boot floor
mat at £75, and a temporary space saver
spare wheel for another £75 – a significant
advantage compared to the tyre repair kit
that comes as standard equipment.
Initial impressions are warming us to a car
that is a Golf GTD rival with more room, a
bigger boot, and a competitive price tag. I’m
really looking forward to the first long trip

in the car, which
can gobble miles
with the voracious
appetite of a
hungry predator.
For now the driving
mode selector is
set on comfort,
but I’m relishing an opportunity to play
around with the settings and observe what
difference the eco or sport modes make, and
to see how I want to tweak it for a custom
setting. With all that hot hatch performance
waiting to be unleashed, I’m hoping that the
predictions of a hard winter won’t come true.
Fingers crossed that the weather stays milder
than the vRS’s exuberant pace.

It boasts sports car
performance without
any accompanying
inconvenience.

Sue Baker

WHAT’S NOT

8

The missing tick in the options box – seat
heaters. With the car arriving on the cusp of
winter, and being a fan of a warm seat in a cool
car, I’m sorry our Octavia doesn’t have them.
Price when new

£24,020

18-inch alloy wheels with 225/40/R18 tyres and tyre repair kit

Remote central locking

Price as tested

£27,790

60/40 split/folding rear seats

Sports suspension

Alarm system

Traction control

Colour

Race Blue

Anti-lock brakes with brake assist

Tyre pressure monitors

Made in

Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic

Automatic headlights

Voice control

Configuration

5-door hatchback, 5-seats,
front-wheel-drive

Drivetrain

1968cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve,
turbocharged diesel with stopstart

Transmission

6-speed manual

Standard equipment

Automatic post collision braking system
Bi-Xenon headlights with adaptive front lighting and headlight

Optional extras fitted to test car

washers

Bluetooth+ (£180)

Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity

Boot net program (£50)

Cruise control

Canton sound system (£400)

DAB digital radio/CD with SD card, USB and auxiliary sockets,

Columbus satellite navigation system (£1,350)

Power output

181bhp @ 3,500-4,000rpm

eight speakers and steering wheel controls

Crew protection assistant and rear side airbags (£400)

Maximum torque

280lb ft @ 1,750-3,000rpm

Driver, passenger, side, head and driver’s knee airbags with

Double sided boot floor (£75)

Top speed/0-62mph

144mph/8.1 secs

passenger airbag de-activation switch

Intelligent parking assistant (£575)

CO2 emissions (tax band)

119g/km (C) Euro 5

Driver drowsiness detection system

Metallic paint (£525)

Driving mode selector

Sunset glass from B-pillar back (£140)

Economy (urban/extra urban/combined) 49.6/72.4/61.4mpg

Dual-zone climate control

Temporary space saver spare wheel (£75)

Economy (on test)

52.3mpg

Fuel tank size/range

50 litres/675 miles

Electric windows front and rear

Insurance group/BIK rate

26/19%

Electronic differential lock

Size (length/width with mirrors)

4,685/2,017mm

Electronic stability control

Boot space (minimum/maximum) 590/1,580 litres

Front fog lights

Kerb/max towing weight

1,395/1,600kg

Hill hold control

Euro NCAP safety rating

HHHHH

Arrived

21st October 2014

Mileage

2,526 miles

LED daytime running lights

Costs

None

Rain sensor

Faults

None

Electric and heated mirrors

Isofix child safety seat fasteners for rear outer seats
Lane assist
Leather steering wheel

Rear parking sensors

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Audi A7 Sportback Executive SE 3.0 TDI quattro Automatic
The priciest long-term test car ever to grace the Diesel Car
fleet has arrived, and Victor Harman sharpened his elbows in
readiness to ensure that he was at the front of the queue.

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aking delivery of over £50,000 worth
of car is no everyday event for most
honest people, and it was therefore
with some excitement that the recently
refreshed A7 Sportback arrived in my
driveway. First impressions are that it's a big
car, at 16 foot 4 inches long in old money,
and in some circumstances it does feel big,
such as when you are photographing it; yet
when rolling on the open road, or even in
town, it rarely feels unwieldy save perhaps
in multi-storey car parks with tight spiral
ramps, which I'm choosing to avoid.
But what is the A7 Sportback, and why
does it exist? As a five-door coupé, you
might be tempted to call it an upmarket
A6, but that would do it considerable
disservice, and I shall now vow to never
use the term again! For something
around £5,000 to £7,000 over the
equivalent A6, you get a vastly more
individual, stylish and distinctive car
with ample accommodation for four, a
suitably higher specification of standard
equipment and sporting additions
like a speed-activated rear spoiler.
Powered by an almost completely
new 3.0-litre V6 TDI engine, there's
a range of power outputs available,
from the 215bhp/295lb ft front wheel

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drive "eco" ultra-badged variant, through a
higher torque 215bhp/369lb ft edition and a
268bhp/428lb ft quattro variant. Of course
there is also the fire-breathing, range-topping
316bhp/479lb ft BiTDI version, too.
Our car is in SE Executive trim, with
quattro all-wheel-drive, painted in Floret
Silver, with the higher power 268bhp engine,
which sounds like an interesting recipe
for top level traction and safety when the
winter weather seriously arrives. There
will be plenty of time over the coming
months to cover some of the technology
and equipment of the A7, but we'll stick for
now to the raw numbers in terms of power,
performance and, surprisingly you may
think, fuel economy. In bald terms this is a
5.7 seconds 0-62mph car, which translates

into 0-100mph (where legal, naturally) in
around fifteen seconds, with a top speed
of 155mph. Maybe not quite as fast as the
legendary 1961 James Bond Aston Martin
that managed 0-100mph and back to zero
in just twenty seconds, but not far behind
it. So this A7 is more than adequately fast
and yet, as was once said about the original
250bhp Honda NSX supercar of the nineties,
I can attest that it's docile enough that "your
grandma could drive it." Not only that, but
without any serious effort to date, I have
nudged and then mildly exceeded 50mpg on
a number or longer runs, not by exercising
any serious restraint, but just by going along
with the general traffic flow on 50mph and
60mph A-roads and taking a bit of care with
throttle control and acceleration rates. My
target must be a run that achieves the
EC Combined figure of 54.3mpg, after
which I shall promise not to annoy
readers by wasting the potential of this
rather grand and quick machine.
The new 3.0-litre V6 TDI engine
found under the bonnet is a newly
designed unit, with friction-reducing
internals and all manner of updated
combustion technology and emissions
control equipment, employing SCR, or
Selective Catalyst Reduction, using a

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Audi A7 Sportback
Executive SE 3.0 TDI quattro Automatic

WHAT’S HOT

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Brilliant LED headlights are far superior to
Xenons, and the beam pattern appears to cause
no upset to other road users.

urea-based NOxkilling fuel additive
that we'll cover in
a future report.
Transmission-wise,
the Sportback uses
the more robust
seven-speed twinclutch S tronic
automatic transmission with multi-plate
clutches that has torque capacity for all the
A7 models, bar the flagship 316bhp BiTDI,
which uses the more traditional 8-speed
Tiptronic gearbox on account of its hefty
479lb ft of torque. The S tronic transmission
has moved on significantly from the original
6-speed item that I experienced when I ran

an A3 Sportback
2.0 TDI 170 some
seven to eight
years ago – the
take-up from rest
is altogether much
smoother and it
doesn't seem to
get confused at all
whilst shuffling along in low-speed stop-go
traffic, but whether it's quite up there with
the very best torque converter transmissions
is yet to be revealed, as I haven't yet
subjected it to the test of parking it in a fairly
tight spot on a steep hill. I'll report back in a
future issue on how it performs!

…without any serious
effort to date, I have
nudged and then mildly
exceeded 50mpg on a
number of longer runs…

Victor Harman

Standard equipment

WHAT’S NOT

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The absence of a rear wiper is a continual
annoyance, especially with the foul weather
set to arrive soon.
Price when new

£50,215

Price as tested

£56,070

Colour

Floret silver metallic
Neckarsulm, Germany

19-inch alloy wheels with 255/40/R19 tyres and space saver

Sport suspension

spare wheel

Traction control

Made in

Adjustable driving modes

Tyre pressure loss indicator

Configuration

Alarm system

Voice control

5-door hatchback, 5-seats,
four-wheel-drive

Drivetrain

2967cc, V6, 24-valve,
turbocharged diesel with stopstart and selective catalyst
reduction

Transmission

7-speed twin-clutch automatic

Anti-lock brakes
Auto-dimming rear view mirror

Optional extras fitted to our test car

Automatic headlights

19-inch alloy wheels with 255/45/R19 tyres (£400)

Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity

Advanced key (£750)

Cruise control

Audi Connect (£350)

DAB digital radio with CD, auxiliary, SD card and USB sockets,

Black Alcantara leather upholstery (£665)

subwoofer with ten speakers and steering wheel controls

Extended leather package (£515)

Power output

268bhp @ 3,500-4,250rpm

Driver, passenger, side and head airbags

Exterior mirrors – heated, electrically adjustable, folding and auto-

Maximum torque

428lb ft @ 1,500-3,250rpm

Electric and heated mirrors with memory function

dimming (£515)

Top speed/0-62mph

155mph/5.7secs

Electric front seats with memory for driver’s side

Lighting package (£250)

Electric rear spoiler

Metallic paint (£655)

CO2 emissions (tax band)

136g/km (E) Euro 6

Electrically operated tailgate

MMI navigation plus (£1,175)

Electronic stability control

Pre-sense basic (£260)

Economy (on test)

44.4mpg

Four-zone climate control

Storage package (£110)

Fuel tank size/range

73 litres/872 miles

Heated front seats

Through loud facility (£210)

Insurance group/BIK rate

43/23%

Size (length/width with mirrors)

4,974/2,139mm

Hill start assist
Isofix child safety seat fasteners for front passenger seat

Economy (urban/extra urban/combined) 47.1/60.1/54.3mpg

and rear outer seats

Boot space (minimum/maximum) 535/1,390 litres

Keyless entry and start

Kerb/max towing weight

1,830/2,000kg

Leather steering wheel

Euro NCAP safety rating

Not yet tested

Arrived

16th October 2014

Parking sensors front and rear

Mileage

1,038 miles

Rain sensor

Costs

None

Satellite navigation

Faults

None

Leather upholstery
LED headlights

Split/fold rear seat

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LONG TERM TEST

VOLVO V40 CROSS COUNTRY
D4 SE Nav Geartronic

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ast month’s forecasts of apocalyptic
wintry weather hitting the UK hasn’t
yet come to pass, but with things
becoming distinctly autumnal, the Volvo
has been a great companion on my various
travels. My week kicks off with a drive
from Droitwich to Guildford, starting at
six o’clock on a Monday morning. It’s now
dark when I start off and invariably pretty
chilly too, so the V40’s heated windscreen
is a godsend; within seconds any trace
of condensation on the screen is soon
banished. The engine warms up swiftly too,
so I don’t have to wait ages for the heating
to activate – although it’ll be interesting to
see how fast it all heats up once the subzero temperatures hit. If indeed they do.
Volvo will be pleased to know that what
I haven’t been doing is using the car’s
safety systems, of which there are plenty.
There’s all the stuff you’d expect as
standard (ESP, airbags galore, city braking,
whiplash protection system etc) and a
load of gadgetry that makes up an option
pack. Called the driver support pack, you
get everything in one hit for £1,900, or
you can pick some items on an individual
basis. Among the delights on offer are road
sign information display and blind spot

information system (with cross traffic alert
no less, which detects traffic approaching
from either side as you reverse out onto
a road). While I don’t rely on these, it’s
interesting how quickly you get used to
having them. It helps that so far they’ve
been completely reliable, although the sign
recognition feature has highlighted just how
poorly signposted our roads are. Even at
night, the camera picks up dimly lit repeater
signs, so it doesn’t miss much – what’s
interesting is how frequently you drive from
one speed limit to another, and as long as
you’re going from a faster road to a slower
one, there will be a sign or four to announce
it. But go the other way and often the signs
are nothing like as obvious. Funny that.
Having run a V70 last winter with all of
this kit, what’s interesting is how differently
some of the technology is calibrated
between models. One of the items that’s
always active is the collision warning
system, which flashes lights on top of the
dashboard and generates warning noises if
the car thinks you’re going to hit the motor
in front. If the car gets really stressed, it’ll
even apply the brakes for you, and in the
V70 none of these features were ever used
by me. But in the V40 the system has had
a fit on half a dozen
occasions because it
thinks I’m going to
slam into the back
of a car that’s either
braking ahead (but not
necessarily sharply) or
which has turned left
into a side road, so I’m
gaining on it. Thankfully,
so far the brakes have
yet to be slammed on
as well!

Richard Dredge

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Arrived

1st October 2014

Mileage

3,905 miles

Fuel consumption


65.7mpg (official combined)
43.7mpg (on test)

Costs

None

Faults

None

WHAT’S HOT

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The heated seats are great, even though I don’t
usually like them. They’re part of the £500
winter pack.

WHAT’S NOT

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The DAB radio is better than the one in the V70
I ran recently, but it still cuts out on the move
when it shouldn’t.

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LONG TERM TEST

PEUGEOT 308 SW
Allure 1.6 BlueHDi

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here’s a certain point when you start
to realise whether or not you’re going
to love or hate a car, but I’m really
pleased to report that I’m really getting on
with the Peugeot. It might have only been two
months, but it’s a case of so far so good. I’ve
racked up plenty of miles, criss-crossing the
country, and the car has proven to be a real
pleasure to use. It doesn’t go out of its way
to make itself noticed, it just gets on with the
task at hand, be it long motorway runs for
work, or short hops through country lanes to
see family, or take rubbish to the local dump.
The 308 has also visited the local Peugeot
dealership for the first time. The company
had issued a recall on the car relating to a
potentially loose hose that could cause a
loss of its coolant. After an hour with the
technicians at Truscotts in Honiton, it was
returned back to me, complete with a clean
bill of health. The dealer also replaced a
piece of trim under the bonnet – the plastic
cover charged with protecting the battery was
snapped in half, so Truscotts kindly replaced
it with a new item. I’ve always been impressed
with their service – they used to care for my
205 and they’re just as adept with the current
range of Peugeots. When I collected it, it had
been washed for me, not just a quick splash
with a bucket of water, but a proper scrub up
– alloys and all.
Another area that the 308 is scoring well

with me is fuel economy. I am the world’s
worst hyper-miler – simply put I just don’t
have the time or patience to gently feather
the throttle and eke out those extra miles,
yet despite my lead-lined right foot, the
308 is reporting 58.9 miles to the gallon –
impressive stuff in my opinion. I can only
imagine how good it would be if I actually
tried harder!
Irritations with the Peugeot are largely
centred around the car’s touch screen
interface – two months in, and I still find it
clunky to use. The layout simply isn’t intuitive
and some basic functions, such as altering
the climate control temperature, take too
many button presses and require too many
glances away from the road. The satellite
navigation system, too, has proven to be
somewhat hit and miss – some addresses it
finds with ease, others it refuses to accept,
leaving me little choice but to resort to using
Google Maps on my mobile phone. With such
competent software readily available from
the likes of Google, it does make me wonder
why manufacturers don’t simply call on
them, rather than developing their own, often
convoluted systems!
With the colder weather drawing in, the
308’s heated seats are now getting regular
use. The chairs themselves work brilliantly,
I just wish the switchgear was in a more
convenient location. I tend to put my phone
in the centre console, which means it sits
right on top of the roller switches that control
the seat’s temperature, and that makes it
awkward to see what setting the seat is on.
It’s a shame this control wasn’t included with
the rest of the heating and ventilation controls
on that section of the touchscreen, but then
I’m sure that I would be moaning more about
the touchscreen. A case of not being able to
please all the people all the time!

Adam Sloman

Arrived

19th September 2014

Mileage

3,458 miles

Fuel consumption


85.6mpg (official combined)
59.2mpg (on test)

Costs

None

Faults

Broken battery cover

WHAT’S HOT

4

Engine is economical without demanding effort
to make it such.

WHAT’S NOT

8

The touchscreen’s menu layout means that
multiple button presses are often required to
alter simple things.

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8/12/14 02:06:32

LONG TERM TEST

HONDA CIVIC TOURER
SR 1.6 i-DTEC

W

ith more than 2,000 miles under
its wheels, the Civic Tourer is now
well run-in, and its engine is really
winning me over. Being punchy, smooth
and quiet, I reckon it could be the pick of
the 1.6-litre diesels on sale at the moment.
Designed and built exclusively for European
customers, the 1.6-litre i-DTEC is produced
on a new engine line in Swindon, capable of
turning out one motor every 138 seconds.
Its basic credentials of 118bhp at 4,000rpm
and 221lb ft of torque from 2,000rpm are
certainly impressive, bettering the Golf Estate
1.6 TDI by 14bhp and 37lb ft.
In recent years I’ve had a string of 1.6-litre
diesel long termers, including a Kia cee’d 1.6
CRDi, Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI and Peugeot 2008
1.6 e-HDi and despite the Kia having the
most power (126bhp), it never felt as quick
as its figures suggested. In fact, my biggest
bug bear with all these cars has always been
the need to be in just the right gear to keep
the engine in its sweet spot. Catch them ‘off
boost’ and you could face a lack of power,
vibrations or even a stall. With such an
impressive amount of torque, the Civic’s 1.6
i-DTEC feels like a larger – and therefore less
peaky – engine, happy to pull fifth gear at
just over 30mph, so long as the road is flat.
This might sound like nit picking, but for

me the drivability of the Civic’s small diesel
is one of its stand-out features, as it affects
every single journey. Perhaps it’s somewhat
ironic that if you should need to change gear
often, the Tourer’s manual gearbox is as
accommodating as a vicar’s handshake.
This month’s economy figure of 58.2mpg
comprises short hops into town and the
occasional round-trip from Staffordshire to
either Stansted or Luton for car launches,
and I’m quite happy with it, despite it being
some way off Honda’s claimed 72.4mpg. I
should clearly try harder though, as a Civic
Tourer recently won the 2014 MPG Marathon
outright, recording a startling 97.92mpg
around a 330-mile route.
I’ve become a big fan of the digital
speedometer nestled just below the
windscreen. It’s one of those pieces of
design you don’t miss until you’ve had it,
and hopping into other cars I’m suddenly
finding their conventional speedos somewhat
vague and hard to see. I do have to take
issue with the water temperature gauge
though, as it has no markings whatsoever. I
suppose if the needle suddenly heads north
I’ll know the engine is hot, but how hot?
Our Civic also required its first visit to a
dealership this month, so I booked it in to
ALM Honda in Macclesfield. A number of
2013 and 2014 Civic and CR-V
diesels are being recalled to have
their air intake sensors replaced,
with owners urged to get the
updated part fitted before winter;
“Because the failure is highly
dependent on low temperature
and high humidity.” The friendly
staff predicted the work could
take up to an hour, but 45
minutes later I was back on my
way. Great service indeed.

Arrived

19th September 2014

Mileage

2,670 miles

Fuel consumption


72.4mpg (official combined)
58.2mpg (on test)

Costs

None

Faults

None

WHAT’S HOT

4

The engine is a real gem, with plenty of power,
smooth acceleration and little noise.

WHAT’S NOT

8

A potentially faulty air intake sensor meant our
Tourer was recalled to have a new part fitted.

Andy Goodwin

048

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8/12/14 02:07:29

LONG TERM TEST

Citroën Grand C4 Picasso
Exclusive+ BlueHDi 150 Automatic

L

ife with the Grand C4 Picasso
continues to be rather lovely. Thanks
to some adjustment to my driving
style, fuel economy is now averaging
40mpg+ and the vast array of goodies
offered by the Exclusive+ trim means that
driving any other car feels rather less special.
Not that I’ve driven that many cars recently,
as a bout of sciatica meant anything other
than standing up was out of the question. I
mention this not for rich tea and sympathy
(you can put away the violins), but to give
credit to the front seats in the Citroën. By
adjusting the seat and steering wheel to what
would otherwise have been an unorthodox
driving position, I was able to continue
moving when other cars would have left me
under house arrest. Naturally, the electric
massage function and adjustable lumbar
support of the Exclusive+ trim became a
real boon and it’s worth noting that my
physio told me if more cars offered a lumbar
support option, fewer people would suffer
from bad backs. Sadly I don’t think Grand C4
Picassos are available on prescription.
Away from talk of bad backs, there are a
few minor niggles that are worth mentioning.
The first centres on the digital radio, which
is standard on all but the basic VTR model.
I have no problem with the reception which,

aside from a notorious dead zone on
Dartmoor, refuses to lose signal. Instead
it’s a rather curious case of what can only
be described as ‘Barry White Syndrome’.
Periodically, the DAB will slur the speech of
the radio presenters, making them sound like
they’re talking veerrryyy sllloooowwwlllyy.
It’s weird and it doesn’t happen all the time,
but its rather disconcerting to hear Nicky
Campbell presenting the news in the style of
the Prince of Pillow Talk.
Other niggles? I’m still not convinced
that putting all the basic controls on a
touchscreen is the way forward. While
it does present a clear and uncluttered
dashboard, it can often be counter-intuitive.
Say, for example, you want to adjust the
temperature. In the past you could glance
over, put your hand on the dial and adjust
it accordingly, only momentarily taking your
eyes off the road. Now, you have to locate
the right icon on the screen, then find the up
or down arrow and then press it repeatedly
until you reach your desired temperature.
Not ideal. Finally, a word about the Park
Assist function. With a press of a button,
the system will supposedly guide you into
a parking space. And on one occasion it
has worked perfectly, to the point where I
received a round of applause from a white
van man. But it’s not foolproof
and the results can be quite
unpredictable. Once, it tried to
park the car in a supermarket
trolley bay. And on another
occasion, it put me in a space so
tight there was no way we could
get out of the car. On the plus
side, at least if we’re stuck in the
car, we don’t have to endure the
crowds and go shopping. Every
cloud and all that!

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith

Arrived

10th September 2014

Mileage

8,770 miles

Fuel consumption


61.4mpg (official combined)
47.1mpg (on test)

Costs

None

Faults

None

WHAT’S HOT

4

Light fantastic: auto dip/full beam actually works
on the Citroën. Other manufacturers really
should take note!

WHAT’S NOT

8

Wet, Wet, Wet: the corners of the tailgate can
deliver an impromptu and unwanted shower
after rainfall.

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8/12/14 02:08:21

LONG TERM TEST

RENAULT CLIO
Dynamique MediaNav dCi 90

T

o tell you the truth, I don't know
exactly when the Clio's stop-start
system decided to completely stop.
It's not a gadget that I've ever warmed to
on any car and as most of my motoring
isn't in congested towns, I rarely relied
upon it anyway. So when the dashboard
readout displayed 'Autostop unavailable' and
caught my eye, I initially thought little of it
and worried even less because experience
of these devices in other cars taught me
that they can disengage themselves under
certain conditions, such as low engine
temperature, battery voltage and air
conditioning operation. However, after a
week and 400 miles later, on a variety of
roads and conditions, I was beginning to
think a fault had actually developed. I had
already done the obvious 'fixes' such as
switching it on and off several times and
restarting the engine, of course.
Like I say, stop-start is a modern
'convenience' I can take or leave. But out
of sheer boredom, due to being stuck in
a long traffic jam on the A12 one evening
just before Halloween, I started to play
around a bit with the Clio's controls. I
fiddled with the dashboard switch, but
this time also in tandem with the Eco

button (this alters the engine torque and
reduces heater/air conditioning output
to save energy and boost economy), but
again no joy. With nothing else to do and
running out of buttons to press, I gave
up defeated and started to tinker with the
rather excellent R-Link infotainment system
instead. Because I am basically a luddite, I
haven't used the facilities to anything like
its full potential and out of curiosity more
than anything else, pressed the steering
wheel mounted voice activation feature
to see what it does. And you know what
– the stop-start system kicked in and has
worked ever since – spooky! It surely can't
be connected in anyway whatsoever – can
it? I wonder whether the initial glitch may
have something to do with the car recently
receiving a software upgrade to clear a
dashboard readout fault that affected
certain Renaults, including my Clio. It wasn't
the witching hour, before you ask.
Today's small cars are motoring marvels
and unless you need lots of space, are
really all you need for today's roads. This
was confirmed to me recently after an early
morning dash to Luton airport to pick-up
(did anybody shout Taxi!) my offspring and
partner – and their luggage – and transport
them home. The Clio
cruised without fuss
at the legal limit and
provided ample space
and comfort. Best
of all, was the car's
economy which refused
to dip below 55mpg,
even during fairly hard
driving. Good thing
too, as they have yet to
cough up any money
for my troubles!

Alan Anderson

050

Arrived

29th July 2014

Mileage

6,221 miles

Fuel consumption


83.1mpg (official combined)
59.7mpg (on test)

Costs

None

Faults

Erroneous average mpg read-out

WHAT’S HOT

4

I like that it has two hatch pull down handles –
we're not all right-handed you know!

WHAT’S NOT

8

Stop-start systems – do they really save fuel
and emission levels, and what about the extra
wear and tear on the starter motor?

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8/12/14 02:09:45

LONG TERM TEST

FORD TOURNEO CONNECT
Titanium 1.6 TDCi

I

t’s been a month of doing favours for
friends, and because they know that I’m
a man that can, thanks to the capacious
Tourneo Connect, the boot has been packed
with anything from suitcases to Christmas
trees. The airport run in particular was a
challenge in itself and I have to admit that I
wondered whether we would get everything
in. And as they were bound for America,
there were extra suitcases to bring back the
bargains they managed to secure on the
other side of the pond. Three large suitcases
and hand luggage for four all squeezed into
the rear of the Tourneo, and we even found
space for the baby buggy, too. And that was
without having to pile the bags up to the
roof, with all of the luggage fitting in neatly
while the parcel shelf remained in place.
With a pair of adults up front, and a couple
of rugrats in the back, together with Mum
in the middle, the generous width of the
Tourneo really came into its own, especially
when you’ve got a bulky car seat to install
for a toddler. There were no complaints
from the back seat passengers whatsoever,
something that can’t always be said for all of
the cars I have on test.
For such a tall car, it doesn’t feel like it
when you attack twisty roads or a series
of roundabouts. Unless you’re driving at

breakneck speed, there’s never a time when
you feel like the Ford is getting out of shape.
Body control really is excellent, and lean
is kept to an absolute minimum. With well
weighted steering, remarkably agile handling
and excellent grip, this Tourneo would
shame a few medium hatchbacks along a
demanding road. The raised driving position
and the fabulous all-round visibility makes
it easy to position around town, and those
double aspect mirrors that give you a view
of blind spots are an absolute godsend and
should be standard on every car on the road.
The windscreen is simply enormous, but one
of the downsides is that wind noise is more
noticeable compared to less glassy rivals. It’s
more pronounced if you are galloping along
with the radio off, chatting to a passenger,
than if the music is permeating through the
cabin. It’s one of the few drawbacks in the
Tourneo’s driving experience, and one that I
had to think long and hard about to conjure
up. Another problem associated with a large
expanse of glass at the front, is when it
comes to icing up, but that’s no bother to
us. Thanks to the standard-fit heated front
windscreen, the ice melts away in a matter of
minutes. It’s one of those features that Ford
were the pioneers of, and up until recent
years has been unique to the brand. And it’s
certainly a gadget that delivers a
wry smile to your face when you
observe your neighbours with ice
scrapers attempting to get the
their screen cleared. We’re also
pleased that we ticked the heated
seats option, too. With the cold
weather descending fast into
deepest, darkest Essex, there’s
nothing more satisfying than
driving with a warm sensation to
the lower back and bottom.

Ian Robertson

Arrived

24th July 2014

Mileage

3,440 miles

Fuel consumption


57.6mpg (official combined)
47.1mpg (on test)

Costs

None

Faults

None

WHAT’S HOT

4

With the onset of winter, we’re glad that we
ticked the heated seats option box, to keep us
cosy in the cold months.

WHAT’S NOT

8

While the large windscreen gives you a great
view out, the size of it means that there’s a fair
amount of wind noise at motorway speeds.

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8/12/14 02:10:39

LONG TERM TEST

VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN
SE 2.0 TDI DSG Automatic

T

he styling might mitigate, but our
Sharan is some mothership. Yet
that makes her shockingly relevant
for the challenges we all face. The latest
figures for Britain’s population show it is
inexorably rising. That’s the kind of emotive
phraseology UKIPpers like, but I’m drawing
on Office for National Statistics data: more
than the issue of anyone coming in and
“stealing our jobs” (i.e. jobs we don’t want
to do), we’re simply better at procreating
than croaking. The latest head count is
about 64.1 million, but by 2037 a rough
estimate of around 73.3 million now looks
to be a safe bet.
That’s a lot of people, but imagine how
many cars it means. Automakers readily
nudge us in the direction of micro motoring
as the panacea for our bonsai-size,
increasingly congested network. As things
currently stand in the standstill, you face a
total of 31.9 million other potential drivers
when you go out, but by 2037, that figure
could rise in proportion to our population to
at least another five million sets of wheels.
Driverless cars are being heralded as part
of any cure to free up the flow, but there’s
one more obvious low-tech solution: car
sharing. All of which makes me suspect
seven-seaters, like this Sharan, will have an

increasingly major role to play – if we can
get more bums onto back seats. Friends
of the Earth calculates the current average
occupancy rate in a UK car is 1.58 per
journey, and if we upped that to just 2.37, it
says, we’d slash traffic by a whopping third.
So green doesn’t necessarily have to
mean small. But if you tick the big option,
take my advice and be sure to choose a car
that, if it isn’t a Sharan, at least copies its
sensible sliding doors. I use the word “its”
advisedly, as VW just about invented the
application of this design 50 years ago when
it introduced it to the Type 2 van. On our
Sharan, if you wanted to be churlish, you
might be able to argue a design fault here:
when you’re refuelling, if anyone tries to
open the adjacent rear door it will slide back
and clout the open fuel filler flap. Otherwise
though, these non-swinging doors are a
no-brainer, enabling the Sharan to sneer
in the face of our miserable trend for everminiaturising parking spaces. Mirrors ‘n all,
this car is 2,081 millimetres (or 6 feet 9.5
inches in old money) wide, which is broader
than a Ford Transit Connect, yet it can be
inserted into that awkward hard-fought
space in the dark underbelly of Ikea with no
need to worry about bodywork bills. While
we’re on the subject of costs, I do need to
sound a note of some caution
over the age-old disparity
between official figures and reallife use. I reset the computer’s
analysis recently (by accident,
but we’ll not dwell on that),
and with a few weeks of short
journeys, we’re not managing
to muster 40mpg, let alone the
official holy grail of 49.6mpg.
Oh well, all the more reason for
car sharing…

Simon Hacker

052

Arrived

18th June 2014

Mileage

3,625 miles

Fuel consumption


49.6mpg (official combined)
39.5mpg (on test)

Costs

Replacement tyre (£140)

Faults

None

WHAT’S HOT

4

Isofix child safety seat securing mounts are the
easiest I’ve yet encountered. One quick click
and it’s all securely in place.

WHAT’S NOT

8

Electronic parking brake is a luxury, but is
slower in tandem with DSG automatic gearing
than an old-fashioned handle.

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LONG TERM TEST

Mitsubishi ASX
4 2.2 DI-D 4WD Automatic

T

aking over the ASX reviews after
Victor Harman’s exhaustive tests, I
was pleased that my first impression
of the car agreed with his assessment: an
impressive and comfortable load carrier with
an unimpressive satellite navigation unit. It’s
certainly easy to drive, and with the 2.2-litre
engine there’s ample low-down torque to
make smooth progress an effortless task.
It’s made doubly easy by the six-speed
automatic transmission, which in exemplary
fashion does what autos do, leaving you
with only a couple of pedals to worry about.
Having said which, an automatic ‘box has
never been my favoured assistant, nor ever
will be, for I like to have maximum control
over what the engine is doing, and a selfshifting transmission won’t allow that. A
trip down to Devon provided a usefully long
test of the ASX credentials, and it took only
a few miles to confirm that this 2.2-litre
diesel engine is a remarkably refined unit.
Using the A303, we were blessed with little
traffic until Stonehenge, where the lack of
dual carriageway, as usual, combined with
the mass of drivers slowing to admire the
stones, conspired to cause an almighty
tailback. In this case it also resulted in
my begrudgingly thanking the automatic
transmission for taking the strain.

The ASX is a usefully large car, with
plenty of room for luggage and all
sizes of people, so the official average
consumption of 48.7mpg is about what
you would expect. On motorways and dual
carriageways I found an impressive figure of
around 49mpg (according to the car’s fuel
computer) was possible, though I expected
that to diminish as soon as we hit the Devon
lanes. It did, but by a larger margin than
I’d hoped for, and that’s in part due to the
automatic transmission. Even with gentle
use of the throttle, listening to the revs
soar as the ASX only fractionally accelerated
uphill was a frustrating experience, but
it’s common to all traditional automatic
boxes. Fuel economy figures dropped to
mid-thirties until we got onto a B-road,
when it got up into the forties. Checking the
overall mpg for 400 miles with brim-to-brim
measurement – the most accurate way to
measure consumption – revealed an average
of 42.4, which isn’t bad for an automatic car
of this size. I’d like to be able to compare it
to the car’s computer figure, but since the
system insists on resetting when you leave
it for more than four hours, you can’t easily
do any such thing.
Standard on our ASX 4 is a panoramic
glass roof (note it’s not an opening sunroof)
which lightens the interior
to a marked degree. Its
effectiveness brightens
the somewhat unexciting
interior colour scheme in
our car, so only rarely do
we notice its dark greyness.
And to be fair, Mitsubishi
has tried to cheer up the
front of the cabin with
numerous chrome-looking
features dotted around.

Arrived

12th May 2014

Mileage

8,323 miles

Fuel consumption


48.7mpg (official combined)
42.4mpg (on test)

Costs

None

Faults

None

WHAT’S HOT

4

The huge panoramic glass roof brightens the
interior and floods it with light.

WHAT’S NOT

8

Interior still looks a tad dowdy thanks to a
mass of dark grey.

Peter Cracknell

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8/12/14 02:12:25

LONG TERM TEST

Kia pro_cee’d
SE 1.6 CRDi

A

s the winter weather begins to set
in, I can’t help but appreciate all the
little things the pro_cee’d is doing
unnoticed behind the scenes to keep me
safe. It is during these dark months that
I am made more aware of just how safe I
feel thanks to my little orange hatchback.
Driving during wet evenings is never a
joy, but thanks to all the safety equipment
onboard such as the anti-lock brakes,
electronic stability control and traction
control, I have peace of mind knowing
that I can react to other drivers on the
road without having to worry about losing
control, though thankfully I’ve not had to
test out any of this equipment as yet.
The flex steer functionality, that is part
of the power steering system, feels agile
and responsive on the road, being both
light enough around town, but weights up
sufficiently at higher speeds to give you
enough feel. I’ve played around with all
three of the different settings in recent
months – comfort, normal and sport – but
feel happiest with the comfort mode. Flex
steer is a particularly great feature to
have, especially if you have two drivers
demanding different things from a car – it
means that you can have the best of both

worlds and the changes occur literally at
the touch of a button.
I cannot fault the level of comfort in the
cabin, and it’s nice knowing that there
are airbags in all directions, ready to
deploy in less than a second’s notice. The
seatbelt reminder warnings are a great
feature if you’ve got inquisitive, defiant
and fidgety kids in the back, but can get
annoying if you’re about to drop someone
off swiftly, and they remove their belt on
the approach. The front seat belts are well
positioned, though, and the swinging arm
that moves them out of the way so that
passengers can access the rear seats with
ease is a thoughtful touch.
In other news, I believe I had a bit of
a breakthrough in connecting different
smartphones to the Bluetooth system. I
had an idea one day to connect the phone
through the phone menu rather than the
car’s touchscreen, and this seemed to
help for a speedier set-up, rather than
waiting for the car to attempt to do it and
then fail to connect. But with one fault
solved, another seems to have reared its
ugly head. Thankfully this is very minor,
but an annoyance none the less. When
scrolling through the twelve presets on the
radio, after getting
through six or so,
the system seems to
jump right back to the
beginning, meaning
you can’t look at the
remaining presets. It’s
not ideal, but hardly
a massive problem,
and something that
can wait until we need
to visit the dealer for
something else.

Ryan Dixon

054

Arrived

17th March 2014

Mileage

17,394 miles

Fuel consumption


65.7mpg (official combined)
49.9mpg (on test)

Costs

None

Faults

None

WHAT’S HOT

4

After a long drive, I am never failed to be
surprised how fresh I still feel upon arrival,
rather than stiff and crammed in, whether I'm a
passenger or driver.

WHAT’S NOT

8

Odd fault in the audio system means scrolling
through the radio presets becomes a bit hit
and miss.

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COPYCAT

CULTURE
If you thought cheap knock-offs were limited to Hong Kong
market stalls, you would be very much mistaken.
While the Chinese market may have been a
dumping ground for outdated models
in the past, the culture is changing.
Gavin Braithwaite-Smith
examines the rise and rise in the
fortunes of Eastern car makers.

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n 2005, six million cars were sold in China. Last year that
figure rose to 21.98 million, making China the first nation to
sell more than 20 million units in a single year. The rate of
growth has been phenomenal and it’s not expected to slow down
any time soon, with some analysts predicting figures of 30 million
plus by the end of the decade. Compare and contrast that with
Europe, where new car registrations fell by 1.7 per cent to 11.85
million in 2013. Alright, so China’s population of 1.357 billion
somewhat dwarfs the 742.5 million people of Europe, but this only
serves to highlight the massive potential of the Chinese automotive
sector. The vast majority of motorists in China are first time
buyers, but with household incomes on the rise and the Chinese
economy expected to grow between seven and eight per cent a
year, car penetration is expected to reach 15 per cent by 2020.
No surprise, then, that western carmakers have gone to
great lengths to exploit the Chinese market. Last year, the Ford
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Volkswagen Lavida and Buick Excelle following close behind. With
nearly 2.4 million sales, Volkswagen finished 2013 as China’s most
popular brand, with Hyundai second with just over one million,
followed by Toyota, Nissan and Buick.
The Chinese automotive industry is a strange and complex
animal. It’s not uncommon to see two supposed bitter rivals
jumping into bed to forge a partnership. Take SAIC (Shanghai
Automotive Industry Corporation), for example, which is one of
China’s ‘Big Four’ carmakers, the others being Chang’an Motors,
Dongfeng Motor and FAW Group. SAIC, which is perhaps best
known in the UK for its ownership of MG, is engaged with joint
ventures with Volkswagen and General Motors. Similarly Dongfeng
has teamed up with the likes of Peugeot-Citroën, Honda, Nissan,
Renault, Infiniti and Kia to produce a huge array of foreign-branded
cars in China. Chang’an, the fourth largest carmaker in China, has
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Such joint ventures give the western manufacturers a foothold in
the world’s largest car market and the Chinese brands benefit from
the years of experience, research and development from the west.
China’s influence on UK consumers is currently limited to Geely’s
ownership of Volvo and SAIC’s ownership of MG (the MG3 and MG6
are shipped over from China and assembled in Longbridge). You
can also buy the Great Wall Steed pick-up, which takes the accolade
for being the first Chinese vehicle to be sold in Britain. If you
haven’t heard of it, let us just say it does a very good impression
of a budget-priced Toyota Hilux.
And speaking of impressions, the Chinese car industry is also
known for its range of copycat cars – a selection of shameless

lookalikes based on some of the world’s most familiar vehicles.
They’re the source of much hilarity for car nuts in the west,
although we’re not so sure the western manufacturers see the
funny side. The most famous copycat is arguably the Geely
GE. Why spend £300,000 on a Rolls-Royce Phantom when for
10 per cent of the price, you can own a Chinese knockoff? The
specification is very Rolls-Royce, with the GE offering massage
seats, wool carpets, a wine cabinet, air purifier, cigar storage,
starlight interior roof lining and what can only be described as a
tribute to the Spirit of Ecstasy perched on top of the grille. The
GE – which stands for Geely Excellence – draws a fair amount of
criticism and certainly ruffled a few feathers at Rolls-Royce, with
bosses threatening legal action. Following the facelift version
shown at the 2010 Beijing Motor Show, the only person in danger
of legal action was the surgeon who put the GE under the knife.
If the GE is the most famous Chinese copycat, the Landwind E32
is perhaps the most recent. So you’re a carmaker and you’ve seen
how successful a smart-looking luxury crossover SUV can be. You
fancy a slice of the action but can’t afford to hire a former Spice
Girl as the Creative Design Executive on the project. The answer is
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With nearly 2.4 million sales,
Volkswagen finished 2013 as
China’s most popular brand...

through your design software and hey
presto, a ready-made replica. We may scoff
at its uncanny resemblance to the popular
Range Rover Evoque, but it’s Landwind
who will have the last laugh. The E32 is
expected to beat the Evoque to market
when it goes on sale in China. Ouch!
There are others. The Audi A6 and JAC
A6 could have been separated at birth.
The Zotye T600 looks like a Volkswagen
Touareg staring into a mirror. The Brilliance
V5 could pass as a BMW X1, whilst the BAW
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the Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations
division. And let’s not forget the BYD S7,
which to the untrained eye looks very much
like a Lexus RX.
Clearly looking to demonstration that
imitation is indeed the sincerest form of
flattery, Kawei – the Chinese company
behind the K1 pick-up – itself a blatant
copy of the hugely successful Ford F-150,

admitted the truck “looks the
same as a Ford Raptor”, going
on to suggest the letters on the
bonnet were inspired by Land
Rover. Mind you, at the equivalent
of £10,000, the Kawei K1 is a
bargain knockoff.
But let’s not be too beastly
to the Chinese. Shanghai-based
Qoros Automotive is a subtle hint
at what China can do when it’s
not building facsimile versions of
European or Japanese cars. The
Qoros 3 hatchback and saloon
have done the rounds at European motor
shows, picked up a five-star Euro NCAP
safety rating and raised a few eyebrows
in the process. Word on the street is that
the 3 has what it takes to mix with the
European establishment and a UK launch in
2016 isn’t out of the question. The Chinese
are coming. Do you copy?

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PRI NT I N G T H E

FUTURE
The use of 3D printing technology has
reduced the amount of time it takes to
make prototype parts. Maxine Ashford
visits Jaguar Land Rover’s research and
development centre in the Midlands to
see how it all works.

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he world of technology and innovation is moving and
developing at a breath-taking pace with new advancements
gracing our lives every day. And one area that has really
transformed the way the motor industry advances is the increased
use of 3D printing.
Whilst we might think this is a fairly new initiative, technicians at
Jaguar Land Rover have been utilising this technology for the last
20 years and the company has ploughed millions of pounds into
research and development. We were offered a behind-the-scenes
insight into how the company uses 3D printing, how it all works
and what the future has in store for us.
Mark Barrington, Manager for rapid prototype and tooling at
Jaguar Land Rover was our guide and he explained the various
forms of processors and how they can be used to further develop
the company’s already-impressive vehicle line-up. The company
has ten machines, including four 3D processers costing about
half a million pounds each. These machines are based at both the
company’s Gaydon and Whitley sites, run 24 hours a day, seven
days a week and this year alone will produce more than 50,000
components that will be used in prototype models across the
development range.
So what is 3D printing? Thankfully Mark summed it up perfectly.
He explained: “We take an engineer’s Computer Assisted Design
(CAD) data, which is sent here to the 3D print shop. When we
have the information, we can analyse it, cut lots of slices through
it at 0.1 millimetre thicknesses, and we can create a 3D contour
map of the shape of that particular part. If I then print out each
of those shapes on a piece of paper, get some scissors, cut all of
those shapes out, and then glue them together, I would create a

cardboard model of that component and that’s how 3D printing
works.”
But of course there are different requirements depending on
the component that is being created. It might need to be flexible,
brittle, have moving parts and have different surfaces. At Jaguar
Land Rover there is a 3D printing machine for all purposes. Mark
tells us that there are four different types of 3D technologies –
stereolithography, laser sintering, fused deposition modelling and
polyjet modelling.
The original 3D printing processor invented in the 1980s is called
stereolithography. This works in conjunction with a vat of resin
and when it is exposed to ultra violet light it solidifies. Mark said:

Mark Barrington,
Manager for rapid
prototype and
tooling, Jaguar
Land Rover.

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“Inside the vat of resin is a platform that moves up and down like
a table. It has lots of holes in it so it can move through the resin
without disturbing it too much. But the process starts with that
platform lifted up to a point just beneath the surface of the liquid.
“Inside the machine is an ultra violet laser and it points at a
mirror. We can move that mirror with great precision and direct
the laser light so that it moves around on the surface of the liquid.
Everywhere the laser light touches the liquid, it turns it into a
solid. So we start with a very thin 0.1mm layer of liquid above the
platform – we take the first slice from the CAD data and with a
laser we draw it on the surface of the liquid. Everywhere the laser
light goes it solidifies the liquid, so we draw the slice, fill it in and
we have created this whole region of material that is solid. Then we
lower the platform for the next slice which bonds itself to the first
slice. The second line of data is added and we keep repeating the
process every 0.1mm. So to build a part that is 500mm high might
take quite a bit of time.”
Mark explains that there are two spot sizes, and to draw a profile
uses a very small spot, but filling in uses a thicker spot. “Parts
come out of the machine and have to be washed and given an extra
dose of ultra violet light to finally cure them.” The main problem
with this machine is that the end article is very brittle and if
dropped, would break. It’s perfect for detailing, but cannot be used
for very much else. Therefore parts made with this printer might be

found in a static concept car where they can be painted and made
to look very realistic.
The next method is called polyjet modelling. This is like an
ink jet printer, except it uses photopolymers (a polymer that
changes its properties when exposed to light) instead of ink.
Once again, it is cured by the ultra violet light, but this time the
print head goes across the platform and dispenses little droplets
of photopolymers. An ultra violet light is attached to the print
head and almost instantaneously cures the photopolymers as it’s
jetting. Mark explained the benefits of this technology. “The really
clever thing about this machine is that we can print with more
than one material. The white material is pretty rigid and a little
brittle. But we can also print with a flexible material, so we can
combine materials to make parts like an air vent. It works with
thinner layers, too, so we can get quite extraordinary detail. In
fact, we can print a working mechanism as one part.” The machine
builds support pillars as it goes along and they are brushed away
afterwards manually in the clean-up area.
Five of Jaguar Land Rover’s ten industrial 3D printers are laser
sintering machines – the third process that we were shown. In
this process, a powdered nylon is used rather than liquid. It
looks similar to talcum powder, but costs slightly more – €50 a
kilo. And at Jaguar Land Rover, they get through approximately
15,000 kilos of it each year. Once again, it builds the component

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in layers on a moveable platform inside
the machine, where temperatures reach
up to 180 degrees Celsius. Mark explains:
“The laser in this machine generates heat
and light and is directed onto the powder.
Everywhere the laser goes, the powder
melts. We create a region of material that’s
bonded together. We lower the platform
and lay down a new layer of powder, heat it
up and the laser draws the next slice. The
end result is a big block of powder, inside
of which we’ve printed some parts. We can
print as many parts as I can fit in the block
of powder.” When the process is finished,
the block containing all the components is
removed, and depending on its size, it can
take between 28 to 48 hours to cool down.
This type of machine can produce an audio
speaker unit in the very finest detail. And if
some minor tweaks need to be made, then
it’s much easier than the more traditional
manufacturing process, as Mark explained.
“If we print a part and then need to make
alterations, it’s very easy. We just go back
to the CAD data and make the necessary
adjustments and then print another one. If
I had to make a tool to create these parts,
it would take weeks and weeks. And then if
the part wasn’t quite right, you then have to
start from the beginning again.”
The final process is called fused

At Jaguar Land Rover there is a 3D
printing machine for all purposes.

deposition modelling, whereby a nozzle
moves around and draws the slices, laying
down a bead of liquid plastic material as it
goes. It draws the outline of the shape, fills
it in and then the platform is lowered and
it draws the second layer. It uses standard
thermoplastic materials that would be used
in a car. Mark said: “Once again we build
in layers and this technology also needs

supports as it builds upwards slice by slice.
When it’s finished, we soak it in hot water
with some detergent to get the support
material off and it melts away. It’s our
largest machine – we could build a part as
big as 900x600x900 millimetres. However,
if we built something that big, it would be
quite a slow process.”
Over the years, Mark, who works with a
team of 110 people to produce prototype
models, and a further ten in the 3D printing
department, has certainly seen some
changes in the way the technology has
progressed. He said: “In the UK we were
certainly at the forefront of adopting 3D
printing technologies. These technologies
were still in their infancy when we got
involved. They have moved on enormously
now. In our world, they are just another
manufacturing process. They are reliable
and we know the results we are going to
achieve, and we just get on and use them.”
Mark explains that 22 years ago it was all a
bit hit and miss, where an operator would
start the machine up, go home and it was
anyone’s guess what you were going to find
when you came in the next morning.
At present no 3D printed parts are ever
used in customer vehicles, because it’s
still a pretty expensive process compared
to conventional mass production of a part.
But looking to the future Mark said: “I
think mainstream automotive will continue
to use these techniques for prototyping
primarily for the next five to ten years and
progressively we’ll see opportunities to 3D
print parts and put them into low-volume,
high-value cars.”
Jaguar Land Rover is not a company to
rest on its laurels and Mark said there are
already plans in the pipeline to increase
the department’s capacity and introduce
additional machines.

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A T RI P D OWN

MEMORY LANE
In the first of a new series
throughout this year, we
visit some of the great
car museums open to the
public. Ian Robertson took
a trip to Peugeot’s historic
museum in Mulhouse,
Eastern France, and as a
bonus even got to drive a
couple of very unique and
special exhibits.

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hen you learn to drive in a particular car, unless it has
been particularly troublesome or caused you some
harm, you’ll normally look back with some fondness.
And that’s why I have a soft spot for Peugeots, as my first steer
was a British-built 405 saloon from 1988, built in Ryton, near
Coventry. I bought it from my father, who then replaced it swiftly
with another, newer example. Back then I hadn’t discovered the
joys of diesel motoring, despite the 405 having one of the finest
DERV engines around, and my car featured the punchy 110bhp
1.9-litre carburettor engine.
So the chance of seeing a pristine example of a car that I have
great memories of was an opportunity I wasn’t prepared to pass
up when the idea of visiting Peugeot’s museum in Mulhouse in
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and across the road from where the factory churns out hundreds
of 2008s each day, as well as building the C4 and DS 4 for
sister company Citroën. Around 60 kilometres up the main A36
Autoroute, a second PSA Peugeot-Citroën factory builds the
Peugeot 308, 3008 and 5008, in addition to the upmarket DS 5.
You could say that this area of France, the Alsace region, owes
a lot to the French firm, employing more than 20,000 people
across the two sites, but that’s because the Peugeot company
was created in the region more than 200 years ago.
In fact, the Peugeot family business, as we know it, was
established in 1810, and was originally known for its coffee
grinders and bicycles rather than vehicles, and the Mulhousebased museum charts the history of the famous marque right
from the beginning, with examples of virtually every single

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…the Mulhousebased museum
charts the
history of the
famous marque
right from the
beginning, with
examples of
virtually every
single product
that the company
has ever made.
product that the company has ever made.
From metal tools to kitchen equipment
and sewing machines, and even the metal
corsets for women, Peugeot produced
them all. Nowadays we expect to see
a lion emblem whenever we think of
Peugeot, but that didn’t first appear
until 1850 on a metal saw, and was
subsequently registered as a trademark,
of kinds, in 1858. Each incarnation of the
lion logo is on show, all eleven of them.
The first Peugeot bicycles arrived in
1886, but it wasn’t until 1889 that the
first vehicle wearing the Peugeot name
spluttered into life, the Type 1, and that
was a steam-driven tricycle, created by
Armand Peugeot. Only a year later, the
first internal combustion engined vehicle,
the Type 2, was unveiled, powered by
a Panhard-Daimler engine running on
parafin. Pristine examples of the very first
vehicles have been lovingly restored by
the museum’s experienced coachbuilders
and mechanics and are looked after on
a day-to-day basis by the museum’s
curator, Hervé Charpentier. A charismatic
Frenchman, his enthusiasm for the French
marque is infectious. His photographiclike memory for recalling dates, and
speaking about the firm passionately in
English, despite it not being his mother
tongue, is enthralling in itself.
Each of the different eras in the history
of the Peugeot marque are given a
separate area within the museum, with
a path that carries you through from
the early days when the company made
tools, to modern times, including an area
that houses some of the most significant
concept cars from Peugeot’s history
books, including the SR1 and BB1. The
company’s historic commercial vehicles
get their own section, and the firm’s
participation in motorsport is housed in a
two-storey facility, with a mezzanine floor

showing off the Le Mans and F1 cars, as
well the iconic rally cars.
The 1919 to 1935 section is probably
the most important for the firm, as the
201 was born in 1929, the first car that
was mass produced wearing the Peugeot
name. It kicked off the policy of a three
digit model name with a central zero,
that has been in use ever since. For
diesel fans, 1959 is a significant year, as
it was the first time a diesel engine was
found under the bonnet of a production
Peugeot, the 403, using a 48bhp 1816cc
powerplant, partly designed by British
engineering firm Ricardo. Its launch
coincided with the company celebrating
the two millionth vehicle rolling off the
Sochaux production line.
Diesel engines, of course, were to be an
important part of Peugeot’s history, and
in 1965, a French blue 404 Diesel won
40 international speed and endurance
records, and the pristine car that achieved
those records is housed within
the Museum. 1979 marked the
launch of the first turbocharged
diesel engine in a Peugeot car,

MUSEUM FACTS
Established
1988
Visitors each year 80,000
Exhibition size
6,000 square metres
Address
Musée de L’Aventure
Peugeot, Carrefour de
l’Europe, 25600 Sochaux,
France
Website
www.museepeugeot.com
Opening Hours 10am to 6pm, open seven
days a week
(Closed Christmas Day and
New Year’s Day)
Cost
€8.50 adults
€4.50 child (under 7s free)
€4.50 concessions
€21.50 family of two adults,
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STEPPING BACK
IN TIME

A tour of the museum wasn’t the only attraction during
our visit to the Mulhouse site. Curator Hervé Charpentier
certainly delivered on his promise to let us drive one or two
of the museum’s special diesel exhibits.

1991 TO 1999
PEUGEOT 504 ARGENTINIAN TAXI
If this car could talk, it would no doubt give a London taxi driver
a run for its money. The large, heavily stuffed, comfy seats
of this genuine Peugeot 504 Argentinian Taxi have no doubt
seen some action, and though the odometer shows just 50,555
kilometres on the clock, this is probably because it has been
round the clock… several times.
The 504 first made its debut at the Paris motor show in 1968
and was made in France until 1983. But that was far from the
end of the story of the 504, as it also continued to be built
around the world right up until 2005! Our example was made in
Argentina and sported the later facelift body, with redesigned
tail, fresh bumpers and updated grille, as well as an updated
interior. The revised version was born in 1991 and carried on
until production ended eight years later in 1999. Our hosts
weren’t able to tell us exactly which year this 504 was produced,
only that it was made towards the end of the build run, featuring
a 2304cc naturally aspirated engine developing just 70bhp.
If you don’t have muscly arms before you begin driving this
504 diesel, you certainly will have afterwards, mainly down to the
fact that this example lacks one essential ingredient that we’ve

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all become used to in modern day motoring, and that’s power
steering. Not only is it heavy, but it’s slow to react, too, so you
need to plan ahead if you’re going to be picking up any kind
of speed. The engine is quite noisy, filling the cabin no matter
what speed you’re travelling at, and no doubt due to the fact
that taxi-specification 504s wouldn’t have much in the way of
soundproofing. The four-speed manual gearbox is well worn in,
and swaps cogs quite freely, though with a degree of notchiness
to its action. Acceleration to 62mph would probably be best
measured on a calendar rather than a stop watch, and in any
case, in downtown Buenos Aires, the traffic is more likely to be
gridlocked than free flowing.
Like the VERA, there is a real sense of roominess about
the cabin, thanks to a narrow, thin, dashboard that takes up
very little space, along with generous leg room in the back
and an enormous amount of head room. Our car still had the
paraphernalia attached that would be needed for a gruelling
life as a taxi, from the meter inside, to the distinctive black and
yellow livery that marked it out as a working tool in the back
streets of the Argentinian capital.

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installed in the 604 executive saloon, and
in 1998, the company launched the HDi
engine, a forerunner of the engines of the
same name we know today.
Generations of different legendary
Peugeots are sorted into separate sections
encompassing ‘02’, ‘03’, ‘04’ and right
up to the ‘05’ series of cars, including
the record selling 205 and my first car,
the 405, though in flagship Mi16 guise.
And that’s where the journey ends for
now, with the ‘06’, ‘07’ and ‘08’ series set
to be included in the future. To do that,

the museum will need to be expanded,
because it is already filled to the brim
with more than 120 vehicles, 50 cycles
and motorcycles and in excess of 500
other items bearing the Peugeot logo.
As you exit the museum, a large shop
is stocked full with Peugeot memorabilia,
salt and pepper grinders, soft toys, books
and model cars, with gifts suitable for all
budgets. The museum’s brasserie has a
fine reputation in the local community,
PEUGEOT 305 GL
PETROL

serving lunch until 2.30pm, with
refreshments and cakes available until
5pm when it closes. With the opportunity
to combine a factory tour of the Sochaux
factory, by appointment, just 60
kilometres away, car fanatics can go back
in history to learn all about the Peugeot
marque, before seeing new 308s, 3008s
and 5008s being built at one of France’s
most modern production facilities.

Ian Robertson

PEUGEOT 305 GRD
DIESEL

PEUGEOT VERA 02
TURBO DIESEL

ENGINE CC

1290cc

1548cc

1360cc

POWER OUTPUT

64bhp @ 6,000rpm

48bhp @ 5,000rpm

61bhp @ 4,500rpm

TOP SPEED

91mph

84mph

98mph

0-62MPH

16.9secs

22.3secs

13.1secs

KERBWEIGHT

925kg

975kg

790kg

COMBINED MPG

33.6mpg

42.2mpg

61.4mpg

PEUGEOT VERA 02 TURBO DIESEL
It’s rare enough to be allowed to drive a museum exhibit, but
even more so a concept car, especially one that first made an
appearance at the Geneva motor show back in 1982. Based upon
the 305 saloon, the VERA 02 Turbo Diesel, as it was called, stood
for ‘Véhicule Économe de Recherche Appliquée” or Applied Research
in Economical Vehicles in English. As well as employing a range of
aerodynamic efficiencies, including shapely front wings, partially
covered rear wheels, aero wheel trims and a boot spoiler, the car
underwent a strict diet, shaving just under 20 per cent off the kerb
weight compared to the 305 GRD, and saving 185kg in the process.
The drag factor was reduced from Cd 0.44 to 0.319, and as a
result, the vehicle was capable of achieving an average of 61.4mpg
in regular mixed motoring. The cars eco-credentials were further
proven over a 515-mile journey from Detroit to Knoxville, USA, when
the VERA actually managed an astonishing 91.2mpg.
But enough about the car’s history, how has it stood up after 33
years since it was created? The VERA concept shows how oversized
and bloated modern cars have become, having to cram in lots of
safety equipment to please the health and safety experts. The length
of the four-door saloon body is actually similar in size to today’s
308, only the VERA is so much more space efficient. Deep windows
and slim pillars allow light to flood into the cabin, and whereas
today’s cars have a deep centre console between the front seats, the

earlier car has nothing, with an uncluttered floor area. In the back,
there’s lots of space, a sharp contrast to today’s medium sized
cars. The tweed covered seats are beautifully cossetting, making me
wonder why we never see that material used in cars nowadays.
This concept car has 32,837 kilometres recorded on the clock,
so hasn’t laid idle most of its life like the majority of concept cars,
and remains in tip-top condition. Early adopters of diesel power will
remember the time it took for the glowplugs to warm up and the
warning light to go off, and in this case, it is around 20 seconds.
But once it has, the engine fires into life and starts on the key.
The gearbox is smooth and positive, and the steering super light,
despite not having power assistance. A few laps around the facility
and the old girl is performing well, in all areas except one, and it’s
quite crucial – stopping power. The brakes feel like they are nonexistent, taking a lot longer to bring the car to a halt than we’ve all
become used to.
For a prototype, the VERA 02 Turbo Diesel is an extremely
polished vehicle, one that feels relatively refined and smooth even
by today’s standards. The lessons learned from this study went on
to create the 1982 VERA Plus, which in reality was a thinly veiled
attempt at getting the market used to the design of the new 309 in
1986, which ultimately replaced the 305 (and the Talbot Horizon) in
the Peugeot line-up.

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Balancing Act
From time to time, the technical reports
mention balancer shafts which obviously
exist to make the engine run smoother,
but it would be interesting to know a
bit more about these components, what
sort of engines they specifically apply to,
and how they actually work. Perhaps the
good Doctor could offer us some words
of wisdom on the subject?
Rob Norris, Southampton
Thanks for the letter Rob. It probably is
time that we opened up on what these
items are all about. All conventional
internal combustion engines involve the
conversion of the energy released by a
controlled ignition of fuel and air into
rotary motion, using reciprocating pistons
and connecting rods to transfer the energy
to the crankshaft. Whilst good in terms
of primary balance, four-cylinder engines,
which are most widely used in cars, have
an inherent second order imbalance,
creating vibrations that can’t be eliminated
by simply balancing rotating engine
components. This vibration is generated
because the movement of the connecting
rods in a four-cylinder in-line engine is
not symmetrical throughout crankshaft
rotation, as the rising and descending
pistons are not always identically opposed
in their accelerations. They thus produce
unbalanced vertical forces twice in each
revolution which increase with the square
of the engine speed; so at 4,000rpm the
forces are four times those at 2,000rpm,
and increasing engine speeds compromise
component strength as well as vibration
and smoothness. As diesel engines have

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become faster-revving, these secondary
imbalance forces have become more
significant, initiating the adoption of the
balancer shafts that were invented and
used by Englishman Frederick Lanchester
way back in 1911. With an in-line fourcylinder engine, two balance shafts,
carrying identical weights in opposed
positions, are geared to rotate in opposite
directions at twice the engine speed; these
weights are sized and phased so that their
inertial counter-rotation forces cancel out
in the horizontal plane but add together
in the vertical plane, thereby cancelling
out the undesired second-order vibrations
of the engine. The positioning of such
balancer shafts is optimally close to the
centre of gravity of the engine, and recent
Volkswagen Group four-cylinder engines
have brought their balancer shafts within
the cylinder block, also reducing the power
losses, which can be significant when they
are rotating at 8,000rpm and more.
We’ll now consider the three-cylinder
engine, which is becoming increasingly
popular for reasons of compactness and
cost. Its balance might appear to be
inferior to a four cylinder engine, as the
pistons and con rods are never moving
in exactly the opposite direction and
cancelling out some of their imbalance
forces, but with the con-rods connected to
the crankshaft at 120 degree intervals to
produce equal firing intervals, there are, in
contrast, never any pairs of heavy pistons
moving together in the same direction. So
a three-cylinder engine with a fairly heavy
flywheel is actually fundamentally as well
or better balanced than any four. Any

impressions of roughness are generated
more by the reduced number of firing
impulses for any given engine speed than
by any imbalance, just as any four never
sounds as sweet as a six at the same
engine speed. In three-cylinder (and fivecylinder) engines, a single balancer shaft
can be used to cancel out the rocking
end-to-end forces from which they suffer,
although the chain driven balancer shaft
on Volkswagen 1.4 TDI units and the now
defunct 1.5 cdi engine used in the smart
forfour remain the sole examples to date of
balancer shaft use in three-cylinder diesels.
Of greater significance are V6 diesel
engines, like Volkswagen Group’s 3.0-litre
TDI V6, where the layout is essentially two
three-cylinder engines in “V” form. In an
in-line six-cylinder, the rocking forces of
the two sets of three cylinders cancel each
other out, which is why straight sixes are
particularly smooth. But with a V6 this is
not so whatever the angle between the two
banks of three cylinders, but the rocking
forces can be cancelled out with a single
counter-rotating balance shaft suitably
installed within the angle of the V.
In conclusion, jungle drums carried
rumours back in 2013 of the twin-cylinder
0.8-litre diesel engine from the super-eco
Volkswagen XL1 being engineered with
balancer shafts for the up! city car, which
would in some ways mirror Fiat’s use of
the similarly sized TwinAir petrol engine
with balancer shaft, but we’ve still no
official confirmation of this possibility.
You’ll notice that I’ve not mentioned the V4
engine... but I think I’ve said enough!

Doc

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Emissions Impossible?
Hi Doc, if one does decide to stick with
a relatively “dirty” diesel, say a Euro
5 rated one, how does that affect the
overall emissions picture? I’m a bit
puzzled and confused by it all – we
all like to have a new car from time to
time, but I’m not sure that all the new
technology isn’t overtaking me and that
I wouldn’t be better off sticking with my
2011 Golf TDI Match and making it last
as long as I can. Is the new Golf really
that much better than mine, and will I
really save that much on fuel if I buy a
new, more fuel efficient Golf? Is it such
a good thing that Britain is making and
selling lots of new cars, and particularly
lots of new engines? Does anyone offer
any calculations regarding the cost in
carbon dioxide terms of making a new
car, particularly a hybrid, as opposed
to running it? I would find it hard to
believe that the now complex hybrids
are not really heavy on emissions during
manufacture – particularly with regard to
things like the batteries. In comparison to
that, it would not be difficult to imagine
that pure electric cars, with what seem
to be relatively simple drive motors, and
no transmission to speak of, might be a
lot less complex to manufacture. In that
case, when are they likely to become
cheaper? How much is recycling of
metals, aluminium in particular, and other
materials like plastics, helping to reduce
manufacturing emissions?
Colin Cooper, Bucks
Confused Colin? You and me both! You’ve
touched on a lot of subjects and I’m not
sure that I’ll be able to answer them all,
but here goes. There’s a fairly reliable
figure for manufacture of any car of 750kg
of carbon dioxide per £1,000 retail cost,
making a typical figure of 15,000kg for a
middle range hatchback like a Golf. That
same Golf produces, in the real world,
say around 150g/km of carbon dioxide
per kilometre or 2,500kg per 10,000 mile
year. So its manufacturing emissions are
roughly equivalent to six years of typical
usage emissions. How one can relate this to
buying habits, and whether it justifies your
purchase of a newer and “greener” car that
will maybe emit ten per cent less Carbon

dioxide in production, and ten per
cent less in usage is hugely difficult
to assess. But down at the end of
the ownership chain your new Golf
eventually displaces some really
nasty old diesel that is best off the
road, and if people stopped buying
new cars then the urban air would
never get any cleaner.
I feel that there’s a significant
issue regarding performance
that’s rarely tackled, that of escalating
performance. When new models are
introduced, there are inevitably performance
gains, and often engines are uprated when
new models are introduced. Do we really
need that inevitable power-to-weight ratio
boost? Ever-increasing available performance
surely makes a nonsense of existing speed
limits, targets for CO2 emissions reduction,
and the associated issues of road safety and
accidents, does it not?
To move on, the batteries of hybrid cars,
and the batteries that power many portable
electronics, use significant amounts of the
rare element Lanthanum, which is mostly
sourced from China, and 20lb (or £500
worth, of a total battery replacement cost
of £2,500 plus) of it went into every one
of the six million Toyota hybrid batteries
manufactured to date. These batteries are
actually lasting exceptionally well, but as
yet nobody has yet started commercially
recycling the lanthanum – or perfected a
commercial way of doing it – all 50,000
plus tonnes of it! No wonder the Chinese
are happy that they have a near-monopoly
in this material. On the bright side,
factories manufacturing cars have made
some stunning achievements in reducing
emissions and in energy usage over recent
years. Take aluminium; recycled aluminium
requires less than ten per cent of the energy
to produce aluminium from its ore, it’s
easy to refine and re-use, and the more and
more aluminium that gets into circulation
for car manufacture, the lower the effective
cost. That’s why manufacturers are using
more aluminium, as well as for vehicle
weight reduction. Weight reduction means
less energy to accelerate a car, although
it’s worth pointing out that a lighter car
saves little or no fuel at any steady cruising
speed. So cars that mostly eat up motorway

miles don’t benefit that much from reduced
weight. It’s also worth pointing out that
much of the weight reduction in today’s cars
is achieved by using special high strength
and ultra high strength steels, where thinner
sheeting and welded components can be
used that are as strong as thicker but more
primitive steels. But some of these special
steels themselves require more energy to
produce and, in the case of boron steel
sheet, they also require heating to 700 to
800 degrees Celsius for “hot stamping” to
press them into their final form, rather than
cold forming, which obviously uses more
energy during production.
Regarding electric car drive motor
costs, you just can’t get any meaningful
cost figures today, but undoubtedly, once
produced in high volume, they should cost a
lot less than any internal combustion engine
– but how long will true mass production
take to arrive? I’ll finish by throwing a
somewhat unrelated spanner in the works
that merely shows that all which might
seem obvious sometimes is not. Here we’re
looking at the economics and energy facts
relating to rechargeable electric bicycles.
Do all the figures and you discover that
their drive motors, rated at just 250 Watts
continuous output, can deliver running
costs of mere fractions of pence per mile.
But once you start to amortise the capital
cost of, say, a £1,500 bicycle over five
years at 1,500 miles a year, the picture is
considerably less encouraging, because
depreciation is then twenty pence a mile.
What is fascinating is the fact that these
electric ‘bikes are actually very green in
running costs, and actually they are greener
than pedalling yourself, with no assistance.
How come? Because fossil fuel conversion
at the power station into electricity is more
efficient than conversion of food into human
energy for pedalling, so heavy on energy are
the systems that produce much of our food.
So, apart from the exercise, the fine activity
of cycling isn’t actually as good for planet
Earth as using an electric bicycle. Enough
of my ramblings Colin. I hope that at least
I’ve given you food for thought, even if you
are probably still puzzled and confused.
But I would hang onto that Golf Match for a
couple more years, if I were you – it was a
really classy model. Regards,

Doc

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My Father put me onto Millers Oils after
reading the Doctor’s high regard for this
British oil. We bought our 2006 Peugeot
307 1.6 HDi 90 at two years old and
24,000 miles, and it has been serviced
by myself every 9,000 miles since, using
Millers Trident 5w30 semi synthetic oil,
although I know that they recommended
their fully synthetic at that time. It has
now done 102,000 miles, the engine
is as quiet as a church mouse, and it
has been 100 per cent reliable. My wife
loves this car as she finds the diesel
engine so easy to live with and wants to
keep it until it is no longer fit for use!
As it’s only eight years old, and rust
free, I believe it should be good for 15
to 20 years, which will be a maximum
of 250,000 miles. Some questions for
you, if you could kindly offer your
advice. Should I now change my service
plan, or keep it as it is? Should I stick
to the Millers Trident 5w30 5995 semisynthetic? Our car has done 78,000
miles on this oil and it is just fine. What
other things are best to keep this 307
running to its grave? Simply put, this car
is relied on every day and has become
part of our family, but it’s a bit like
the condemned man – why feed him up
when the end is inevitable? I am not too
sure if you or anyone can help me here,
but some advice and a little of your vast
knowledge may help.
Alan Stribling
You’re certainly doing very well with that
307, aren’t you Alan? Well done! Great
engine that non-intercooled turbo, and
you’ll see an amazing number of original
Citroën Xsara Picassos with that engine
still kicking around. To be totally honest,

I think the secret of what you’ve achieved
so far is the frequency with which you
have changed the oil. What grade is not
too critical really and oils that you might
think of paying more for to give added
benefits are really oils with extra additives
for longer change intervals, which is not
really what you are after. Stick to the semisynthetic Trident 5w30 I would say, and
stick to your 9K change intervals. The very
good mechanic to whom I sold my last ZX
told me that brakes were the weak point
(and I’m guessing Peugeot and Citroën
used the same parts) and he had changed
a fair few bits of them not too long after
he bought the car from me – but then he
did drive it hard I think, or maybe his wife
used the brakes a lot! If you haven’t yet
done it, you ought to change the brake
fluid every three to four years, as old
brake fluid picks up water and the brakes
tend to go spongy when the fluid has

water in it. Same goes for the coolant – it
would be sad to lose the engine because
you had some serious corrosion in the
cylinder head or something like that. Get
it changed, totally, every three years or
so, as the corrosion inhibitors and other
additives in it do get exhausted with time.
I presume that you keep a close eye on
the tyres. If you want my tip for tyres,
try Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance.
We put a set on my wife’s old BMW 320i
and it rides very well, grips well, and they
are very quiet. Shop on line for the best
prices, and you’ll see chains like Black
Circles who fit them locally. Hope I’m
not teaching my Grandma to suck eggs!
Otherwise I think you’re doing all the
right things, and there’s no reason why
you shouldn’t see 200K without serious
problems! Many thanks for writing Alan.
Best regards,

Doc Diesel
Alan replied:

Thanks for the advice – I will stick to
9,000 mile oil change intervals and the
5995 semi-synthetic. On tyres, I will give
your advice some thought nearer the
time, but we’ve been lucky to have been
given a nearly new set of wheels and
tyres by some one who upgraded, so we
should be alright for some time. Perhaps
we are not the average diesel car owner,
as our main concern is what it costs to
keep it on the road. The Peugeot was
like new when we got it, and over the
last six years it has gained some agerelated marks, but this is of no interest
to us as we will keep it until the end of
its life. With an average of 64mpg on the
computer display, we would be out of
our minds to think of changing such a
good workhorse. Thanks again,
Alan

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p box
a
so
It’s over eighty years since Percy Shaw
invented the original white reflecting catseye
roadstud (as he patented the name) that
made a huge contribution to safe night
driving, by marking a clear route illuminated
by the driver’s own headlights down the
centre of the road. Its construction has
been updated somewhat and the original
concept widened with red catseyes for
hard shoulders, amber ones for central
reservations, and green ones for exit
junction markings. With the exception
of a miniscule and inevitable number of
extraordinary events, like the unfortunate
DJ who was sadly killed by a loose flying
catseye, nobody has seriously questioned
their immense contribution to road safety,
or that of the reflective white paint used for
the lines that often fill in between centre line
catseyes. Who hasn’t at some time in their
driving history blessed those catseyes for
helping them see the way ahead in the fog,
or dark, when otherwise they might have
struggled to stay on the road? Then I find a
Daily Mail report from way back in 2007 that
said the following:
“Cat’s eyes, one of the greatest inventions
in accident prevention, are coming to the end

The Catseye Scandal

of the road. The familiar reflectors are to be
replaced by a brighter, safer and cheaper
alternative – solar-powered studs designed
by a former London fireman. The Solarlites
need just two hours of sunlight to power
them for up to ten days, can be seen from
ten times further away than cat’s eyes and
are as cheap to buy.”
That was seven years ago. So why are
many existing catseyes, and other road
markings, now in such a very poor state of
maintenance? Why is no money apparently
being spent on maintaining such a critical
road safety system? There are long stretches
of busy major roads that I use regularly
where the vision in the dark, particularly
when it’s also wet, is appalling, and most of
the problem is because the white catseyes
are near enough invisible. Along with this,
the white lines that should also be clearly
reflective are also near enough invisible in
the dark. I’m talking here about stretches of
major dual carriageway in East Anglia, and
I’m making it my business, now I’ve written
these words, to complain to the Highways
Agency about this appalling situation. New
driving safety technology, like lane deviation
and blind spot warning, and driver attention

monitoring are wonderful, but just as
much as we need this to help keep us safe,
proven old technology is apparently being
abandoned or not maintained.
While we’re on the subject of road
reflectors, what ever happened to those 3ft
verge posts with reflectors at the top that
used to mark out roadside hazards and
turnings into side roads? If you share my
concerns, and the catseyes on roads that you
use are in a poor state, make your feelings
known to us at Diesel Car and the Highways
Agency who manage most major A-roads,
or the County Council responsible for most
other roads.

Doctor Diesel

Every little helps...?
I’ve started adding Millers Diesel Power
Ecomax to my CX-5 fuel tank. I’ve done
about 300 miles since adding it, so it’s
too soon to tell what difference it may
have made, although I do feel that the
motor is a little more responsive to
throttle inputs. I’m always wary when
it comes to claims made regarding
fuel consumption based on a top-up
to top-up basis. I feel that the figures
can only be valid if they’re made
under strictly controlled conditions
with accurate measuring equipment.
I’ve been wondering how this additive
works in such a very diluted form. I
e-mailed Millers Customer Service and
asked if they could explain a little of the
technology involved, but all I received
from them was just some patter that
appears in their normal advertising
blurb. I also contacted Opie Oils of
Redruth, who supplied the Millers, but
they couldn’t do much better, as they
explained that they were oil specialists,
not additive specialists. So I’m none the
wiser as to how it actually works. Do
you have any information that would
throw some light on how this product
works, when it is diluted so much that
there can only be a few molecules of it

per cubic centimetre?
Perhaps an in depth
technical article in
Diesel Car might be
of interest to many of
your readers?
Mike Arnold
Mike, if you want
to read about what
sort of chemicals
are used for Cetane
Value improvement,
lubricity improvers and
detergent additives,
you can find out
about them on the web. I’ve spoken to
my contact at Millers, and you would not
expect him to mention specific chemicals
and addition levels. But I’m told that of
the 1,000 parts per million that is the
standard additive rate, effectively around
600ppm is used to boost the Cetane
Value by four units, with the remaining
400ppm split between lubricity improvers
and detergent additives. It just shows
how effective these additives must be
that they work at such high dilution. In
Millers’ own words “The initial reaction of
better (engine) response is very normal,

as the cetane improver acts immediately,
but the detergency will improve injector
cleanliness over several tanks of fuel and
thus give a more gradual improvement.
These levels of additive for fuel use are
fairly typical, and some actually work down
as low as single figure ppm concentration.
The use of Diesel Power Ecomax has to
have a “Wow” effect fairly early on so that
people can feel the benefit even before
they start to do mpg tests, and that was
our prime consideration when formulating
it.” Sounds good! Regards,

Doc Diesel

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A step too far
Dear Editor
I have been concerned for some time
about the amount of technology that
is being crammed into new cars and
whether this will mean that concentration
behind the wheel is lessened over time.
And judging by the comments in some of
your road test reports, your testers share
some of my worries.
My own car, a 2008 Ford Focus
Zetec, doesn’t have much in the way of
electronic trickery, but recently it broke
down thanks to a faulty clutch, and I
was given a new Peugeot 308 hire car by
the AA for the duration. While it is light
years ahead of my Focus in most ways, I
couldn’t get along with the touch screen,
finding it complicated and difficult to
use. To be able to find my way around
the system, I needed to be stationary,
and simple operations like changing
the temperature of the air conditioning
and altering the radio stations were very
complex indeed. What happens if I was to
have an accident while making changes
to the system – it is all perfectly legal
to use, but my own view is that it is a
distraction and reduced my awareness of
my surroundings. I can’t be alone in my
thinking, can I?
Tom Magness, Tewkesbury

I think you’ve raised a point that many of
us are worried about. Of course greater
familiarisation with the car over time would
mean that you would quickly get used
to the touch screen in the Peugeot 308,
however, as it was a hire car, you only have
a short period of time to adjust to it, like
all the other users of that particular car,
both before and after your spell with it. A
few moments tuition on how the systems

operate would no doubt have helped you,
but I’m guessing that the car hire company
didn’t offer that to you.
A degree of responsibility and common
sense needs to be adopted – something
I don’t think all road users do – and you
should only operate these controls when it
is safe to do so, keeping your eyes on the
road at all times.
Ian

Continental cars
Hello,
Just read this on the “Süddeutche
Zeitung” website. It’s an important warning
for motorists going on a winter holiday by
car into Austria.
The speed limit on most parts of the
Inn Valley A12 and Brenner Pass A13
autobahns is being reduced to 100kph
with immediate effect for environmental

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reasons. Penalties will be imposed on the
tariff for breaking environmental laws rather
than a road traffic offence, therefore 50 per
cent higher, with a maximum fine of €2180!
This new limit will be trialled for one year
and then reviewed. I hope this information
is useful to your readers.
Regards,
Ron Knight, Macclesfield

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iDentiFiCAtion oF DRiVeR

Q

I passed my driving test on
1st December 2012, and on
5th June 2013 my licence was
endorsed with three penalty points
for speeding. I now face another
three points, also for speeding on
27th November 2014, for which I
have received a fixed penalty notice.
I thought I was safe from a ‘totting
up’ disqualification, as I would have
accumulated six points, and not
twelve, in a period of three years, but
my father has told me that the rules
for new drivers are much tougher and
that I will lose my licence. Is he right?

a

Your father is correct. There is
a two-year probationary period
for newly qualified drivers.
If a driver accumulates six or more
penalty points within two years of
first passing a driving test, then

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his licence will be revoked. This is
harsher than a disqualification for a
set period, such as a disqualification
of at least six months for
accumulating twelve points or more in
three years (the so-called ‘totting up’
disqualification), because revocation
requires that the driver passes a new
driving test before having his licence
restored to him.
This rule applies even though the
points you now face are by way of
a fixed penalty notice rather than a
conviction in court, so if you have any
grounds for defending the charge,
you might consider rejecting the
offer of a fixed penalty and having
your day in court, in view of the
impending revocation of your licence.
You cannot escape the consequences
of these rules by delaying conviction
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period, as the relevant dates are the
dates of the offences, not the dates
of conviction. If, however, you appeal
any conviction, then your rights to
drive have to be restored to you until
your appeal has been heard.
You should bear in mind that if
your licence is revoked and you pass
a further driving test so that your
rights to drive are restored, the six
penalty points are not wiped from
the slate, as is the case with twelve
or more penalty points accumulated
by a driver who is not a new driver,
but is disqualified for six or more
months under the ‘totting up’ rules.
Accordingly, if you accumulate a
further six points, or more, after the
return of your licence and within a
period of three years from the date of
the first offence, then you will face a
‘totting up’ disqualification.

ADVAnCe WarNING
Dear Ian,
Thank heavens you are on the ball. I read in issue
331 on your diary page about the changes to the
payment options for the Dartford crossing. I am
scheduled to use it early in December and would
have been caught out. I’ve set up an account now
so it should be plain sailing.
I agree with you that the congestion will not
disappear as Tommy Cooper used to say “just like
that” and I am sure that one of Professor Northcote
Parkinson’s laws will apply.
Once again your “heads up” is greatly
appreciated. No wonder Diesel Car is the UK’s
foremost car magazine.
Best regards
David Sayer, Northallerton



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GADGET INSPECTOR

GADGET
INSPECTOR

Our resident Gadget Inspector passes his time
testing the latest products, books, gadgets and
gizmos so you don't have to.

RADIO GA-GA
Product
Website
E-mail
Price

DABmotion ROLA DAB radio conversion kit
www.dabmotion.co.uk
[email protected]
£149.99

The switch-off of analogue radio may have been
put back and back, however, there’s no arguments
that DAB digital radio offers a whole breadth of new
choices of radio stations that analogue listeners can only
dream of. Many people will be put off switching because
of the high cost of replacing the audio system in their
car, if they can do it at all, but this little black box from
DABmotion brings the cost down to £149.99, and right
now they are offering free delivery as an added incentive.
Everything you need to convert your existing system to
DAB digital radio comes in the box, including instructions,
a black box interface, remote control and a digital radio
antenna. Mounted on the windscreen, the aerial captures
the DAB digital radio signal which the black
box converts to FM, and then broadcasts it
wirelessly to your existing FM radio. Changing
channels is easy, using the remote control, and
it will retune automatically as you drive along to get the clearest sound. Information like
the radio station, song choice and artist will even appear on the radio display, too. The
box of magic tricks is small enough to be placed in a glovebox or be hidden behind the
dashboard, and the whole system can be installed yourself and powered from a 12 volt
socket. It’s Government tick-mark approved, and more detailed information is available
at www.dabmotion.co.uk with the kit costing £149.99, delivered to your front door.

PERFORMANCE
DATA
Product
Website
E-mail
Telephone
Price

Porsche USB stick
http://shop2.porsche.com/uk/
[email protected]
08457 911 911
£35.00

Fancy a Porsche, but you drive something
altogether much more mundane? Apart
from robbing a bank, there’s little you
can do about it, but you can add a bit of
panache to your document storage with
these Porsche USB sticks. There’s a choice
from the 918 Hybrid Spyder, traditional
911 Carrera or the latest Macan baby SUV,
or why not opt for one that looks like a
carbon copy of a Porsche key. It’ll fool
your friends and colleagues into thinking
you drive a Porsche if you add it to your
key fob. With 8GB of memory, there should
be plenty of space to store even the
bulkiest of documents, music or pictures,
and the USB socket retracts at the touch of
a button. Priced at £35, you can order the
USB stick online or by calling 08457 911
911 – even the telephone number is iconic!

HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN
Product
Website
E-mail
Telephone
Price

Chocolate road signs
www.meandmycar.co.uk
[email protected]
01865 883061
£12.00

If you’re struggling to think of something
different for the motoring enthusiast that
has everything, how about this tin of
treats containing chocolate road signs.
With 15 assorted designs contained in
every tin, the chocolate is foil wrapped to
look like the signs we see scattered along

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the road side. Each chocolate weighs
around 12.5 grams and they are suitable
for vegetarians and gluten free diets,
though they may contain a trace of nuts.
It’s perfect as a Christmas stocking filler
or perhaps a fun gift for a youngster that
has just passed his driving test.

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THE EXTRA MILE

The Extra
W

Mile

ith winter fast approaching, and
maybe even already with some
readers by the time they read this,
it’s time to think about how this sometimes
cruel season affects our fuel economy.
Referring to records of four varied vehicles
we have run, over a total of 130,000 miles,
the winter to summer variation appears to
be fairly consistent. With an overall mean of
near enough 50mpg, the summer average
seems to rise by around three to four mpg,
and the winter average falls by four to five
mpg, and we can all expect some similar
loss of economy. But your variation will
depend on your type of motoring, and the
average journey length, as it’s the warm-up
period over the first five miles or so when
the engine is cold that really drinks up extra
fuel. Compared with petrol engines, diesels
units don’t suffer from quite such an awful
short period when the engine is spitting
out steam and running on a very rich fuel
mixture, although, to be fair, things have
improved greatly in recent years with petrol
fuel injection, compared with the days of
carburettors and chokes.
Whether you run a diesel or petrol car,
anything you can do to start the morning
with a warmer engine than if it’s left out
overnight totally at the mercy of the elements
can help save fuel, reduce starting problems,
and increase engine life. Cold starts in the
winter are when the very worst of engine
wear takes place, with the cold oil not in
full circulation and slow to achieve that on

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account of its high viscosity. So it’s not a
bad time to check when your last oil service
took place and consider getting one done
soon, possibly a bit early, and not leaving it
until after the winter has passed. It’s worth
pointing out that battery efficiency is hugely
affected by temperature, and a garaged car
with a warmer battery is always going to be a
better starting proposition than one that has
been sat on the drive all night. If your battery
is marginal, then your pre-heater plugs won’t
heat up properly and the lack of power will
probably reduce the starter cranking speed.
Maybe it’s not a lot of help to point out that
countries with traditionally hard winters often
supply cars with block heaters that allow
you to plug in an electric heater, usually
placed in the coolant circuit, to pre-heat your
engine, accelerate oil circulation, improve
warm-up, and clear frozen windows rapidly.
Manufacturers and importers apparently don’t
think British cars merit such equipment, but
the predicted more severe winters might
change attitudes, particularly when most
engines are usually already manufactured
ready to accept such engine heating units.
You can find after-market engine heaters,
(some are alternatively fixed to the oil sump
and heat the oil rather than the coolant) but
fitting may be a problem and there seems to
be little enthusiasm for them in Britain. But do
garage your car if at all possible, or protect it
from the worst of the weather if it must stay
out overnight, and do anything that helps to
get the engine started quickly and safely on

the road, rather that ticking over while you
are clearing ice and snow from the windows.
But there has been some stunning progress
in improved engine cooling systems over
the last few years and the warm-up of
some newer diesels is now amazingly fast.
They usually employ more sophisticated
coolant flow principles than the traditional
engine-driven water pump and wax-filled
thermostats, such as two-stage thermostats
and fast-action thermostats with heating
elements that can override or speed up
normal coolant temperature initiated opening.
Motorised coolant flow valves are replacing
thermostats, along with variable flow electric
water pumps, often operating in dual circuit
cooling systems. Typically, cylinder head
coolant circulation is shut down at start-up,
and until the coolant reaches 95 degrees
Celsius, achieving faster warm-up and more
efficient combustion. Much of this technology
offers double benefits in that cold engine
emissions are also greatly reduced, helping
to meet tighter Euro 6 regulations, along with
the notable savings in fuel consumption. EGR
(exhaust gas recirculation) systems also play
a part in faster warm-up, and some engines
also use alternator power to operate relatively
low power, but critically located coolant
circuit immersion heaters. But it goes without
saying (or does it?) that a brisk one mile walk
will probably do you more good, and your
engine a lot less harm, than a very short drive
to the shops and back!

Victor Harman

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MEALS ON WHEELS

BILLY’S ON
THE ROAD,
A29 Stane Street, Five
Oaks, Billingshurst, West
Sussex, RH14 9AE

O

ne of the popular routes between
the M23 and Goodwood takes you
along the A29 through lush Sussex
countryside. On the edge of Five Oaks village,
near Billingshurst, is a wayside café-restaurant,
Billy’s On the Road. It takes its name from its
female chef-patron owner, and bills itself as
“Fresh, fast and fun”. It’s a fair description of
what to expect inside.
It used to be a Little Chef, and tucked
discreetly behind is a Travelodge. Two years

ago the café was taken over, refurbished and
rebranded, given a homely 1950s ambience
and some clever features. There is genuine
artwork on the walls, fresh flowers in the vases,
and a children’s area with a classic old doll’s
house and bulging bookshelf. The wow feature
is a vast coin-in-the-slot glass-topped model
railway that doubles up as a convivial bar-table
with its own built-in entertainment.
The coffee served is a bespoke blend from
fresh-roasted beans and prepared in a baristastyle espresso machine. Food is freshly cooked
on an open grill that wafts mouth-watering
smells. The staff are friendly and welcoming,
and the wifi – when working – is free to use. It
is all in a very different league from what was
there before.
“Big on breakfast, Big on Brunch” says the
extensive menu, and everything is served all
day. The staple is Billy’s Big Breakfast, fairly
priced at £7.95 for a very generous plateful:
two fried eggs, two rashers of bacon, sausage,
fried potatoes, mushrooms, beans or tomato,
and toast. Other offerings include a variety of

Telephone
Website
Opening hours

01403 784289
www.billysontheroad.co.uk
7am to 7pm (Monday to Friday)
7am to 4pm (Saturday)
8am to 4pm (Sunday)

other breakfast dishes with names like Boy’s,
Cowboy, Smoky, Fishy, Squeaky, Nutty Butty,
Frenchie or Swiss, plus staples like fish and
chips or spaghetti, steak sandwich and toasties.
It’s novel to sit tucking into a lavish Billy’s
equivalent of a full-English, with a locomotive
chugging along beneath the glass table top
under your plate. No wonder it’s a favourite
with local school children and classic car clubs,
as well as canny drivers heading for Goodwood
and the south coast.

Service
Ambience
Quality of food
Value for money

★★★★
★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★★

DieselCar verdict

★★★★

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USED CARS

Super

market

DIESEL
DEALS

SUB 100G/KM
PETROL POWER

Citroën C4 Cactus

Nissan Micra

Feel BlueHDi 100
2014 (64-plate), 150 miles

Tekna 1.2 DIG-S
2014 (64-plate), 10 miles

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$w££p
Our used car experts have been
scouring the country to find exceptional
prices on nearly new and preregistered cars, whether that be at main
dealers, car supermarkets or used car
specialists. Canny buyers know that a
car depreciates heavily as soon as it
is driven off of the dealer’s forecourt,
and so buying a car that is nearly new
makes a whole lot of sense. After all,
nosy neighbours will only be interested
in the plate on the front, and so
providing it is the latest registration,
they won’t know that you’ve been a
cheapskate, and you can have a smug
grin on your face knowing how much
cash you’ve saved.

£16,590
£13,990
£2,600 (15%)
Penton Motor Company, Salisbury (01722 622062)

One of the funkiest cars on the road and only just launched.
That hasn’t stopped this dealer offering buyers a 15 per cent
discount off the list price as a pre-reg bargain.

£14,445
£11,200
£3,245 (22%)
JS Holmes, Wisbech (01945 561061)

This top-spec Micra is offered with a big discount and
equipment like satellite navigation, rear parking sensors, cruise
control and keyless entry come as standard.

ELECTRIC
AVENUE

HYBRID
OPTION

Volkswagen

Lexus IS

e-up!
2014 (64-plate), 20 miles

300h Luxury
2014 (64-plate), 5 miles

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Where

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Total

recall
Here we list a summary of all of the recent
vehicle recall notices announced by the car
makers and the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle
Standards Agency), previously known as
VOSA. Check down the list to see if your car
is mentioned, and if it is, we recommend
that you contact your nearest main dealer
without delay, as many of the recalls affect
the vehicle’s safety. More info can be found
at www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/.

084

£19,525
£15,000
£4,525 (23%)
Arnold Clark Volkswagen, Glasgow (0141 305 9306)

At £15k, the newly introduced Volkswagen e-up! makes a whole
lot more sense as an electric run-around. It’s well equipped and
neatly kitted out as a zero emissions urban warrior.

£30,995
£26,500
£4,495 (14%)
Lexus Croydon (0844 539 0138)

This upmarket compact executive saloon looks smart in pearl
white and is packed to the gills with equipment, including
standard leather upholstery, DAB digital radio and Bluetooth.

Model

Recall reason

Recall date

Ford Fiesta
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Land Rover Defender
Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Mitsubishi ASX
Mitsubishi Outlander
Mitsubishi Outlander
Mitsubishi Grandis
Range Rover
Range Rover Sport

Possible risk of fire
Brake pedal may not perform correctly
Indicators may not function correctly
Risk of fire
Front wheel may detach
Braking performance may be affected
Brake pedal fails to release
Brake pedal fails to release
Brake lamps may not illuminate
Brake lamps may not illuminate
Risk of fire
Risk of fire

05/11/2014
05/11/2014
05/11/2014
07/11/2014
28/11/2014
28/11/2014
28/11/2014
28/11/2014
28/11/2014
28/11/2014
10/11/2014
10/11/2014

Build dates affected

01/10/2010 to 31/12/2011
11/10/2011 to 01/10/2012
02/02/2013 to 30/04/2014
05/01/2010 to 11/12/2013
01/09/2010 to 05/07/2011
30/09/2009 to 29/08/2011
06/04/2010 to 10/07/2012
06/04/2010 to 10/07/2012
24/01/2007 to 13/10/2009
24/01/2007 to 13/10/2009
09/03/2012 to 23/01/2013
09/03/2012 to 23/01/2013

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USED CARS

REMEMBER Auction watch

THIS
proton

persona

I

t’s now a brand that is extinct in
the UK, but back in the 1990’s,
Malaysian firm Proton imported
a diesel version of its Persona saloon
and hatchback into this country
and was a firm favourite of budget
minded taxi drivers who could buy
the car for a song, and then run it
on a shoestring budget. The Persona
was based on a previous generation
Mitsubishi Lancer design, and also
utilised the Japanese firm’s 79bhp
2.0-litre turbo diesel engine. Proton
made changes to the interior, lights
and bumpers, but that was broadly
it, and as a result, felt like a car from
an earlier era. It was replaced by a
rehashed version of the same car, but
the Persona nameplate was replaced
by the Wira badge instead, a name
that had been used abroad previously.
Today, just 46 examples of the
Persona TDi survive on UK roads, with
a further 11 in an unknown state and
registered as SORN at the DVLA.

46

DIESELS

REMAINING

Not only do our used car experts give you invaluable advice on buying a used car privately or
from a dealer, but we also check out the car auctions too, to get the low down on the kind of
prices being paid on the auction floor. Armed with this information, it will give you an idea
of the kind of money that dealers are paying out for their used car stock, so you can push
harder and get a better deal when negotiating the price of your next used car.
Manheim Auctions, Birmingham november 2014
Year/Plate Model


2009/59
2012/12
2006/56
2010/10
2007/07
2011/61
2009/09
2009/59
2008/58
2011/61
2012/12
2007/57
2009/59
2010/10
2008/08
2009/09
2011/61
2010/10
2008/08
2010/60
2011/11
2012/62
2007/07
2009/09
2006/06
2008/08
2009/09
2012/12
2007/57
2011/11
2008/08
2009/59
2009/09
2008/08
2007/07
2006/56
2008/08
2008/08
2008/58
2009/59
2010/60
2009/59
2009/09
2011/61
2009/09
2007/57
2011/11
2009/09
2007/56
2010/10
2007/57
2009/59
2009/59
2010/10
2010/10
2008/08
2011/11
2006/56
2008/58
2006/56
2007/57
2008/58
2008/08
2011/60
2013/13
2008/08
2008/08
2008/08
2011/61
2009/09
2011/11
2007/07
2012/12
2011/11
2011/11

Alfa Romeo GT 1.9 JTDM Cloverleaf
Audi A1 S line 1.6 TDI 3-door
Audi A3 Sportback S line 2.0 TDI 170
Audi A5 Coupé Sport 2.0 TDI 170
Audi A8 SE 4.2 TDI quattro Automatic
BMW 118d Urban Automatic 3-door
BMW 120d SE Convertible
BMW 318d ES
BMW 635d Sport Convertible Automatic
BMW 730d SE Automatic
BMW X1 sDrive18d SE
Chevrolet Captiva LS 2.0 VCDi
Citroën Berlingo Multispace XTR HDi 90
Citroën C3 Picasso Exclusive 1.6 HDi 16V
Citroën C3 Rhythm 1.4 HDi
Fiat Bravo 2.0 MultiJet 165 Sport
Ford C-MAX Zetec 1.6 TDCi
Ford Focus Coupé-Convertible CC-3 2.0 TDCi
Ford Focus Zetec 1.8 TDCi 5-door
Ford Fusion Zetec 1.4 TDCi
Ford Ka Titanium 1.3 TDCi
Ford Kuga Titanium X 2.0 TDCi 4x4
Ford Mondeo Titanium X 2.2 TDCi 155 5-door
Ford S-Max Titanium 2.0 TDCi 140 Automatic
Honda Civic ES 2.2 i-CTDi 5-door
Honda CR-V 2.2 i-CTDi ES
Hyundai i20 Comfort 1.4 CRDi 5-door
Hyundai ix35 Premium 2.0 CRDi 4WD
Hyundai Sonata 2.0 CRTD CDX Automatic
Jaguar XF 3.0 V6 Diesel Luxury Automatic
Jaguar X-Type Estate 2.2D SE
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD S Limited
Kia Soul Shaker 1.6 CRDi
Land Rover Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 HSE Automatic
Land Rover Freelander 2 2.2 TD4 HSE Automatic
Mazda 5 2.0 Diesel Furano
Mercedes-Benz CLC 220 CDI Sport Automatic
Mercedes-Benz CLS 320 CDI Automatic
MINI Cooper D
Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 DI-D Elegance
Mitsubishi Shogun Equippe 3.2 DI-DC 5-door Automatic
Nissan Note Acenta 1.5 dCi 86
Nissan Qashqai Acenta 2.0 dCi
Nissan X-Trail Tekna 2.0 dCi 173
Peugeot 207 Sport 1.6 HDi 90 5-door
Peugeot 407 SW SE HDi 136 Automatic
Renault Clio Sport Tourer Dynamique TomTom dCi 88
Renault Koleos Dynamique 2.0 dCi 2WD
Renault Laguna Dynamique Nav 2.0 dCi 150
Renault Megane Dynamique TomTom 1.5 dCi EDC Automatic
Renault Scenic Dynamique S 1.5 dCi 106
Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition 1.9 TiD 150 Automatic
SEAT Altea S 1.9 TDI 105
SEAT Ibiza Sport 1.6 TDI CR 5-door
SEAT Leon FR 2.0 TDI CR
Skoda Fabia 3 1.4 TDI PD 80
Skoda Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI CR 4x4
Skoda Roomster 3 1.9 TDI PD
Toyota Auris TR 1.4 D-4D 5-door
Toyota RAV4 XT3 2.2 D-4D 5-door
Toyota Verso SR 2.2 D-4D
Vauxhall Antara S 2.0 CDTi 16v Automatic
Vauxhall Astra TwinTop Sport 1.9 CDTi 16v
Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer SE 2.0 CDTi 16v 130
Vauxhall Mokka Exclusive 1.7 CDTi
Vauxhall Zafira Breeze 1.9 CDTi 120
Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TDI
Volkswagen Golf Match 1.6 TDI DSG Automatic 5-door
Volkswagen Passat Highline 2.0 TDI CR 140
Volkswagen Polo SE 1.6 TDI 5-door
Volkswagen Sharan SE 2.0 TDI 140
Volvo C30 D3 R-Design Geartronic
Volvo S60 D3 R-Design
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Active Geartronic

CO2 Colour Mileage
g/km

165
105
157
134
258
119
134
123
190
178
136
197
150
130
115
139
119
156
137
120
112
154
161
193
135
173
116
154
191
179
164
270
137
270
224
198
179
202
104
183
224
119
174
168
117
192
106
191
154
114
138
177
146
112
139
135
155
149
132
173
167
238
165
136
120
162
151
162
119
146
109
184
154
139
219

Red
Black
Blue
Black
Black
Blue
Silver
Silver
Black
Black
Red
Black
Beige
Red
Blue
Red
Silver
Blue
Red
Silver
Blue
White
Silver
Silver
Silver
Black
Grey
Silver
Black
Grey
Black
Blue
Cream
Grey
Grey
Silver
Silver
Silver
Black
Silver
Silver
Grey
Grey
Grey
Silver
Silver
Blue
Green
Black
Blue
Golf
Grey
Black
Blue
White
Grey
Silver
Red
Blue
Silver
Black
Blue
Beige
Grey
Blue
Silver
Silver
Blue
Black
Blue
White
Black
White
White
Grey

90,340
36,045
46,721
61,108
75,275
31,940
35,565
44,685
42,127
24,512
19,084
62,314
19,716
41,494
53,228
73,394
33,578
43,793
62,495
8,579
23,676
9,545
59,154
48,818
79,604
52,032
56,650
18,163
59,890
15,735
68,916
44,844
90,017
76,013
48,753
79,948
45,258
74,549
40,385
51,370
88,383
62,570
56,394
26,176
46,780
95,503
34,065
82,304
58,762
33,315
61,509
12,820
38,752
65,056
31,382
43,552
99,062
65,666
45,732
95,009
86,988
13,688
47,569
52,637
39,808
88,500
69,647
58,429
43,205
97,299
40,041
66,616
16,217
27,306
37,062

Price £

£4,600
£10,600
£7,600
£11,500
£8,000
£12,300
£9,800
£7,900
£17,350
£20,900
£13,500
£3,850
£5,950
£5,700
£2,575
£3,150
£7,800
£5,000
£4,225
£4,600
£5,350
£17,900
£2,850
£9,500
£3,950
£7,850
£2,550
£14,400
£2,650
£16,500
£6,750
£11,400
£3,475
£14,600
£11,850
£3,100
£7,700
£8,600
£6,000
£8,050
£6,750
£4,150
£7,200
£15,800
£3,300
£2,300
£5,000
£3,825
£1,525
£5,300
£2,600
£7,950
£4,650
£4,400
£9,300
£4,000
£7,700
£2,825
£4,600
£3,550
£3,900
£8,000
£3,100
£5,900
£10,350
£2,600
£4,850
£5,050
£8,100
£4,400
£7,000
£6,375
£11,600
£11,300
£16,700

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USED CARS

Buyer’s guide

Kia sPortage 1.7 crdi
2010 onwARDS
froM £9,300

tecHnical
SpECifiCAtionS
kiA SpoRtAgE 1.7 CRDi
Made in:
Configuration:
Drivetrain:

Transmission:
Power output:
Maximum torque:

Zilina, Slovakia
5-door crossover, 5-seats,
front-wheel-drive
1685cc, 4-cylinder,
16-valve, turbocharged
diesel with stop-start
6-speed manual
114bhp @ 4,000rpm
192lb ft @ 1,2502,750rpm
107mph/11.9 secs

Top speed/0-62mph:
CO2 emissions (tax band)
1/2/Black&White Edition 135g/km (E)
3/3 SatNav/4
143g/km (F)
Economy (urban/extra urban/combined)
1/2/Black&White Edition 47.1/58.9/54.3mpg
3/3 SatNav/4
44.8/56.5/52.3mpg
Fuel tank size/range
1/2/Black&White Edition 58 litres/693 miles
3/3 SatNav/4
58 litres/667 miles
Insurance groups:
(To January 2014)
1 (10) 2 (11) 3/3
SatNav (12)
(January 2014 onwards) 1/2/3/3 SatNav/
Black&White Edition (13)
4 (14)
Size (length/width without mirrors)
4,440/1,855mm
Boot space (minimum/maximum):
564/1,353 litres
Kerb/max towing weight: 1,490/1,200kg
Euro NCAP safety rating: ★★★★★

b

uoyant after the warm reception
of the cee’d medium car, and the
successful launch of the sevenyear warranty, Kia had high hopes for its
Sportage crossover vehicle. It was replacing
a vehicle that wasn’t particularly gifted in the
looks department or ability, and so the new
car wasn’t so much a step forward, but a
gigantic leap. It made its world debut at the
2010 Geneva motor show and immediately
won fans thanks to its bold looks and
significant uplift in cabin quality. The new
Sportage first arrived in UK showrooms in
August 2010, in a single high specification
First Edition model, paired to four-wheeldrive and a 2.0-litre CRDi engine, with
either a six-speed manual or automatic
transmission. These early cars flew out of
the showrooms thanks to their generous
specification, but dealers didn’t have long
to wait, as the regular line-up went on sale
from 1st November.
A smaller capacity 114bhp 1.7-litre CRDi

Model
hiStoRy
kEy DAtES At A glAnCE
March 2010
August 2010
November 2010
January 2014
February 2014

086

New Sportage makes its world debut at the Geneva motor show.
Arrives in UK showrooms, initially in 2.0-litre CRDi First Edition guise.
1.7-litre CRDi 1, 2,3, and 3 SatNav specifications on sale.
Facelifted Sportage arrives in UK showrooms.
Black Edition and White Editions go on sale.

engine became available then, with the
power transmitted exclusively to the front
wheels only, and it is that model that we
are covering in this used car buyer’s guide.
Featuring stop-start technology as standard
on all versions, level 1 and 2 models
emit 135g/km of CO2 and are capable of
54.3mpg on the combined cycle, while
larger wheeled variants are a little thirstier at
52.3mpg, with CO2 emissions of 143g/km.
From launch, four equipment levels were on
offer – 1, 2, 3 and 3 SatNav.
All versions of the Sportage are generously
kitted out, with alloy wheels, cruise control,
front fog lights, rain sensor, air conditioning
and a leather steering wheel and gearknob
as standard, as well as Bluetooth mobile
phone connectivity and a full complement
of safety equipment, including six airbags.
Level 2 adds a panoramic roof, rear privacy
glass, dual-zone climate control, rear
parking sensors and extra chrome trim, and
is perhaps the best compromise between
price and equipment, and it’s little wonder
that it has proved to be the most popular
version amongst buyers. Level 3 ups the ante
further, by including 18-inch alloy wheels,
Xenon headlights, leather upholstery, heated
seats front and rear and an auto-dimming
rear view mirror, in addition to an Infinity

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cars we found
Cars we found online

Where
Franchised Kia dealer
Model
Sportage 1 1.7 CRDi
Year/plate 2012/62
Colour
White
Mileage 29,418 miles
Price
£13,995
Contact Premier Automotive Kia, Manchester

(0161 636 0864)

www.premier-car.co.uk
Car Supermarket

Model
Sportage 3 SatNav 1.7 CRDi
Year/plate 2011/11
Colour
Metallic black
Mileage 61,390 miles
Price
£13,564
Contact Car Shop, Northampton

(0800 458 2732)

www.carshop.co.uk
Franchised Kia dealer

branded premium audio system. Predictably,
the 3 SatNav version adds satellite navigation
into the mix.
In January 2014, Kia announced a subtly
facelifted version of the Sportage, though
mechanically it remained unchained. A
new top-specification level 4 model was
introduced, with goodies like an electric
driver’s seat, heated steering wheel, keyless
entry and start and an automated parking
system. A month later, special Black and
White Editions went on sale, based on level
2 specification, and boasting an enhanced
level of standard equipment, including
an uprated audio system, black leather
upholstery, satellite navigation and a
reversing camera, amongst a host of other
standard features.

Owning

The Sportage has quite rightly won the
hearts of buyers thanks to its generous
equipment levels and roomy cabin. It looks

strong and sturdy, and is decent to pilot,
too. There’s generous space in the back
for two, but be aware that there’s a hefty
transmission tunnel running down the
middle of the car, so a third middle seat
passenger will have to splay their legs
either side. Boot space is well up to class
standards, with a sensible shape and a wide
opening tailgate. All of the controls are
thoughtfully arranged, with clear labelling
for the buttons so you don’t need to spend
too much time with your eyes off the road.
The driving position is suitably commandlike, giving great down-the-road vision. Over
the shoulder visibility is hindered by chunky
rear pillars, so make sure that you choose
a Sportage 2 or above, as you’ll get parking
sensors that will help prevent you from
redesigning the bodywork when reversing.
The 1.7-litre CRDi engine delivers
reasonable performance, but you need to
bear in mind that it’s quite a small engine
hauling a reasonably large body around.

Model
Sportage 1 1.7 CRDi
Year/plate 2011/61
Colour
Metallic blue
Mileage 24,514 miles
Price
£12,461
Contact Evans Halshaw, Stourbridge

(01384 446274)

www.evanshalshaw.co.uk
Performance can feel quite flat until the
turbocharger comes on song, and you’ll
quickly learn how to keep the car on the
boil to achieve decent progress. It’s quite
a refined engine, whether cold or warmed
through, muting into the background when
on the move. The same can’t be said for
wind and road noise, however, with the
latter more noticeable on cars with larger
wheels. The steering is light around town
and weights up decently while on the move,
but more enthusiastic drivers will no doubt
desire more feel and sensation to the set-up.
But for anyone that wants a comfortable,
safe, no-nonsense family hold-all, there
are few cars that can deliver the blend of
attributes that this Sportage has.

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recalls
black and white
editions arrived
early in 2014

8th May 2014 For cars built between 23rd
August 2011 and 31st March 2012, a problem
had been identified where the driver’s seat pretensioner may not operate correctly in a crash.
All cars were recalled and inspected, and the
pre-tensioner replaced if necessary.
When buying your new car, make sure that these recalls have
been implemented. Usually there is a note in the service book,
but if there isn’t, you should check with your local main dealer.
Don’t be alarmed that the car has been recalled, as it’s a sign
that the car manufacturer takes its responsibilities seriously
and constantly monitors the performance of its vehicles,
correcting anything that isn’t quite to the specification that they
had hoped it would be.

official figures show a combined economy
figure of 52.3mpg, though in reality owners
are more likely to achieve figures in the
early to mid-40s. But be aware that this will
be dependent on how carefully you drive
the car, and cruising above 60mph on the
motorway will mean that the fuel economy
drops off sharply. The more frugal level 1,
2 and Black and White Edition cars should
achieve a couple of mpg more, while CO2
emissions are 135g/km, meaning an annual
cost of £130 for the vehicle excise duty. If
you want your insurance costs to be lower,
it is better to opt for a pre-facelift car, as all
cars fall into lower groupings than the later,
updated models.
All versions of the Sportage enjoy long
service intervals, with maintenance required
every year or 20,000 miles, whichever comes
sooner. For higher mileage users, this is a
real boon, and helps to keep costs down
low. And all cars came with a seven-year,
100,000 mile warranty when new, so even
the earliest Sportages will still have more
than two years’ worth of cover left, assuming
the mileage is under the threshold.

Parts pRiCES
Air Filter
£12.64
Battery
£139.60
Brake disc – front (each)
£81.60
Brake disc – rear (each)
£64.80
Brake pads – front (pair)
£70.80
Brake pads – rear (pair)
£54.00
EGR valve
£330.00
Fuel filter
£24.00
Headlight
£223.61
MAF sensor
£120.90
Oil filter
£10.79
Rear light cluster
£94.44
Windscreen wipers (pair)
£21.98
All prices quoted are for Kia approved parts and
include VAT. Savings can be made by buying parts
from other aftermarket suppliers, but using them
will in most circumstances invalidate any remaining
warranty that you may have.

RUnning CoStS
It’s easy to differentiate the cars with the
marginally higher CO2 emissions, as they
ride on 18-inch wheels – in other words level
3/3 SatNav and 4 models. It will cost you
£145 per annum in vehicle excise duty and

DoCtoR DiESEl SAyS
Why wouldn’t you be tempted by a stylish
crossover with a good reliability reputation,
great owner satisfaction reports, and a
top-ranking seven year warranty? The
engine pulls reasonably for its size, albeit
within a fairly narrow engine speed band,
so be prepared to work the gearbox. So
unless you’re planning to tow, or carry
heavy loads, the 1.7-litre CRDi unit is an
adequate and economical power unit, and
the gearbox, normally a touch stiff when
cold, suffers none of the noise and other
problems associated with the 2.0-litre
engine’s transmission. Be suspicious of
any engine roughness at idle though, and
strange noises on start-up or shutdown, as
dual mass flywheel (DMF) problems are not
unknown, and often aggravated by towing,
and watch out for any signs of clutch slip or
an abnormal pedal take-up point. Kia stop/
start systems can fail to activate if battery
charge levels are low (mainly on short run
cars), so check that the system operates,
although canny dealers will have charged up

Prices

2010/10
2010/60
2011/11
2011/61
2012/12
2012/62
2013/13
48,000 milES 42,000 milES 36,000 milES 30,000 milES 24,000 milES 18,000 milES 12,000 milES

2013/63
6,000 milES

1 1.7 CRDi

£9,300
£10,300
£10,700
£11,100

£9,600
£10,600
£11,000
£11,300

£10,700
£11,600
£12,000
£12,400

£11,000
£11,900
£12,300
£12,700

£12,000
£13,100
£13,500
£13,800

£12,400
£13,300
£13,800
£14,100

£13,600
£14,600
£15,000
£15,300

£14,000
£14,900
£15,400
£15,700

Trade-in
Private sale
Independent dealer
Franchised dealer

2 1.7 CRDi

£10,300
£11,300
£11,800
£12,100

£10,500
£11,600
£12,100
£12,400

£11,700
£12,700
£13,100
£13,600

£12,000
£13,100
£13,500
£13,900

£13,200
£14,300
£14,800
£15,100

£13,600
£14,600
£15,100
£15,500

£14,800
£15,900
£16,400
£16,700

£15,300
£16,300
£16,800
£17,200

Trade-in
Private sale
Independent dealer
Franchised dealer

3 1.7 CRDi

£11,000
£12,100
£12,600
£13,100

£11,400
£12,500
£13,000
£13,400

£12,600
£13,700
£14,200
£14,600

£13,000
£14,100
£14,600
£15,000

£14,200
£15,500
£15,900
£16,300

£14,600
£15,800
£16,300
£16,700

£16,000
£17,200
£17,700
£18,100

£16,500
£17,600
£18,100
£18,500

Trade-in
Private sale
Independent dealer
Franchised dealer

3 SAtnAv
1.7 CRDi

£11,400
£12,500
£13,000
£13,500

£11,700
£12,900
£13,400
£13,800

£13,000
£14,200
£14,600
£15,100

£13,400
£14,500
£15,000
£15,400

£14,600
£15,900
£16,400
£16,800

£15,100
£16,200
£16,800
£17,200

£16,500
£17,700
£18,300
£18,600

£17,000
£18,200
£18,700
£19,100

Trade-in
Private sale
Independent dealer
Franchised dealer

4 1.7 CRDi

-

-

-

-

-

-

£17,100
£18,400
£19,000
£19,300

£17,600
£18,900
£19,400
£19,800

Trade-in
Private sale
Independent dealer
Franchised dealer

blACk
EDition
1.7 CRDi

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

£16,600
£17,800
£18,300
£18,700

Trade-in
Private sale
Independent dealer
Franchised dealer

whitE
EDition
1.7 CRDi

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

£16,600
£17,800
£18,300
£18,700

Trade-in
Private sale
Independent dealer
Franchised dealer

All of the used car values assume that the car is in excellent condition for the year, with no damage either internally or externally and has been fully maintained using
the manufacturer’s original parts with receipts and stamps in the service book to prove this. If this isn’t the case, you will need to reduce the values accordingly.

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diesel car road tests
The Sportage has appeared in DieselCar road test reports in the past, which will give you further
depth as to how it stacks up. We also ran a Sportage 3 SatNav 1.7 CRDi for a year as a long-term
test car, between the February 2011 and January 2012 issues. We do stock a limited number of
back issues, so please call 01268 288515 to check on availability and cost. Please quote the issue
number and date to ensure you receive the correct back issue that you require.
Sportage 3 SatNav 1.7 CRDi

Issue 323

their used cars regularly.
Check out alloy wheels for damage and
corrosion, the latter of which should be
rectified under warranty if they’ve been
cared for. Avoid 18-inch wheels on account
of high road noise, poorer ride comfort, and
high tyre replacement costs (£120 to £160)

tuning

Here we highlight the kind of results that can
be achieved when tuning the 1.7-litre engines
in the Kia Sportage, across a range of well
respected companies within the tuning industry.
But power and torque increases aren’t the
whole story, and therefore you should discuss
your individual desires and requirements direct
with the company, be it extra performance,
improved fuel economy or extra oomph for
Company

Blue Spark
Automotive

Web address

www.bluespark
automotive.com

Contact
Number

01388 606233

May 2014

and stick to the smaller and cheaper (£90 to
£130) 16- and 17-inch alloys. Door cappings
made out of hard plastics are prone to
scratching, so check them out for damage,
and listen for sunroof and other rattles on
your test drive.
Some owners feel that Kia has a rather

towing. Be aware that any increase in power
may mean that you put extra pressure on
the gearbox and clutch, not to mention the
braking system, so you should look at uprating
these areas too. Most importantly, any kind
of engine tuning is a modification, so to stay
within the law and to avoid the risk of not being
fully insured, you must advise your insurance
company accordingly.
Product
Name

Potential

Cost

Pro

144bhp

236lb ft

£199.99

Pro with
boost control

150bhp

246lb ft

£279.99

CR Tech 2

130bhp

221lb ft

£149.99

Celtic
Tuning

www.celtic
tuning.co.uk

01726 892873

Stage 1

155bhp

249lb ft

£360.00

Evolution
Chips

www.evolution
chips.co.uk

01253 508400

-

139bhp

236lb ft

£325.00

V-CR

136bhp

218lb ft

£450.00

Tunit

www.tunit.co.uk

0845 838 1405
V-CR
Advantage II

140bhp

225lb ft

£510.00

Single
channel

135bhp

222lb ft

£299.00

Varra
Tuning

www.varra
tuning.co.uk

0800 612 0445

ungenerous interpretation of what
constitutes “fair wear and tear” regarding
warranty claims, and dealer quality is
seemingly variable. Many dealers get high
praise, along with the cars, but some owners
are not so happy with after sales service,
so it might be worth visiting the service
department for a friendly chat and swift
appraisal of attitudes and appearances
before you finalise any Sportage purchase
with the dealer’s friendly salesman. Also be
aware that the clutch, dual mass flywheel
and battery only carry a 24 month warranty,
and that paintwork is covered for five years,
not the full term of the seven year cover that
grabs the headlines.

useful contacts
Kia Motors UK 0333 202 2990 • www.kia.co.uk
Kia Owners Club
www.kiaownersclub.co.uk

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deep
freeze

With the winter chills well on their
way, it’s best to get your car prepared
early for when Jack Frost strikes.
Alan Anderson examines the subject of
anti-freeze and explains that the subject
isn’t quite as simple as it once was.

A

nti-freeze is going in the same
direction as engine oil, meaning that
the days of a one brew suits all are
well and truly over as vehicle manufacturers
increasingly demand specific types for their
engines. Use the wrong type and you can do
more harm than good. And don't think that
you can go by the colour of an anti-freeze
anymore either, warn its makers.
Traditionally, anti-freeze has been
coloured blue and green and with a two-year
service lifespan. But a, usually red coloured,
OAT (Organic Acid Technology) type is
now popular offering five years protection.
Mixing the formulations can cause a
chemical reaction and the coolant to go
all gooey as a result, and gumming up the
waterways. There’s three types of modern
anti-freeze: A Silicate product, an OAT
solution – with three performance (G) grades
– and, latterly, an OAT/Silicate hybrid.
There’s also the normal ethylene glycolbased ‘old school’ formulations which carry
the minimum BS6580 industry standard.

WHY THE DIFFERENCES?
Today’s brews also contain performance
packages to meet carmakers’ approvals and
it’s these which differentiate the products.
They do the same job to stop the coolant
from freezing up, but the different additives
they contain combat internal corrosion in
specific ways.
There’s two types of corrosion; chemical
and physical. The former is the usual brown
rusting appearance, the second is the more
serious erosion of the metallic surfaces.
Silicate and OAT types treat surfaces in
different ways. It’s all a bit technical, but in
layman’s terms, Silicate coats all surfaces
similarly, whereas OAT is more selective
and provides thinner protective layers that
anti-freeze formulators say is more ‘stable’
during use.
WHAT TO USE
If you have an elderly diesel, even if it is
fitted with an alloy cylinder head, there’s
nothing to worry about and a normal high
quality brew, such as Comma’s Coldstream
and Halfords Silicate anti-freeze is good
enough. They are also, thankfully, keenly
priced, as the special brew anti-freeze
products can get a bit pricey!
But with a more modern diesel engine,
it can be confusing because varying
powerplants from different car makers may
be used in the same range and they all carry
their own recommendations.
If in doubt, consult the likes of

090

Comma that have a website to guide
you on anti-freeze, or Halfords whose
customer reference lists at stores have
recommendations. One piece of advice –
don’t use an advanced anti-freeze if it isn’t
needed, as it won’t protect the engine any
better, say anti-freeze makers.
CHANGE IT?
You can choose a concentrate which requires
mixing with water, or a ready-mixed type.
The latter is more convenient and produced
using de-ionised water which goes some
way to offsetting its higher price. Typically
a five-litre ready mixed anti-freeze costs
around £18. If you’re mixing your own, tap
water suffices, but it depends on where you
live, as in some areas the water contains an
excessive amount of chalk.
But you may not need to replace your
existing anti-freeze this year. If it looks a
good solid colour and not murky, then that’s
a pretty reliable sign. A cheap anti-freeze
tester costs around £2 from most accessory
shops and checks the strength of the mix.
A zero cost alternative is to put a sample
of the coolant in your freezer overnight.
Typically, you’re looking for protection down
to minus 25 Celsius to be safe. And don’t
forget to give the engine bay of your car a
visual check, by examining all the hoses and
joints, looking for cracks, splits or tell-tale
signs of leaking before you start, as antifreeze always seems to highlight any leaks.

Alan Anderson

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VIVA FOREVER
A

familiar name returns from the
past, as Vauxhall revealed the
first photographs of its brand new
city car. The company has resurrected
the Viva name for UK specification cars,
with versions in Europe wearing the Opel
Karl nameplate. Arriving next spring,
the newcomer replaces the Agila in the
Vauxhall line-up, and completes a three
model small car line-up alongside the Adam
and Corsa.
Under the bonnet is GM’s brand new
1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine,
developing 74bhp and mated to a fivespeed manual gearbox. No economy or CO2
emissions figures have been revealed so
far, but it is expected that it will compete
head on with the Volkswagen up!, SEAT Mii

and Skoda Citigo trio, as well as other
compact city cars. At 3.68 metres long,
it’s similar in size to the Hyundai i10, but
larger than the rest of its competitors.
With room for five passengers and offered
in five-door form only, the new Viva
adopts the blade-like styling features for
its flanks, as previously seen on the GTC
and Insignia.
Safety equipment includes hill start
assist, electronic stability programme,
traction control and anti-lock brakes,
while a lane departure warning system
is available as an optional extra. The
steering features a ‘city’ mode which
lightens the amount of effort required
at a touch of a button, and other key
options include cruise control, heated

front seats, a sunroof, front fog lights
and a heated steering wheel. IntelliLink is
on offer, too, which allows customers to
integrate their Android or iOS smartphones
to the car seamlessly.
When the new Viva is launched next
spring, it will be offered with a choice of
ten colours and a range of wheels varying
in size from 14- to 16-inches. Prices
and final specifications have not been
announced as yet, but are expected to be
revealed early next year.

…the
newcomer
replaces the
Agila in the
Vauxhall
line-up …

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ECO CAR NEWS

TOYOTA SETS OUT ITS STALL
IN HYDROGEN RACE

A

head of its arrival in UK showrooms
next September, Toyota has
announced that its new hydrogen
fuel cell vehicle will be called Mirai, meaning
future in Japanese. It uses Toyota’s fuelcell system, which combines high-pressure
hydrogen tanks with a fuel-cell stack.
The hydrogen is used to generate electric
power, and is one of the greenest sources
of propulsion, emitting no CO2 or harmful
pollutants while the vehicle is being driven.
Hydrogen can be created from a variety of
sources, including water using solar and
wind power, and can even be generated
from raw sewage. Once it is compressed,
hydrogen has greater energy density than
batteries and can be stored in tanks within
the car. The powerplant has a maximum
power output of 114kW, which equates to
153bhp, and is capable of accelerating to
62mph in 9.6 seconds.

The Mirai has a driving range of
around 300 miles, while refuelling takes
approximately three minutes. Special
attention has been paid to system integrity,
with safety a top priority, making sure that
the hydrogen can’t leak out, and if it does,
it is detected immediately and the system
shut down to prevent build-up of hydrogen
within the car.
The design of the front of the car may
look futuristic, but it also has a purpose,
too, directing air into the front grilles to
cool the fuel-cell system down. The side
profile has been styled to look like a flowing

water droplet, emphasising the fact that
the car draws in air and emits just water.
The headlights have been designed to look
ultra-thin, and are made up of four LED
lights. Sizewise, the Mirai is larger than the
Avensis, with seating for four, and weighs
1.85 tons, around 20 per cent more than a
diesel automatic edition of Toyota’s current
large car.
Toyota expects to sell between 50 and
100 cars during 2015 and 2016, with prices
and specifications to be announced closer to
the September 2015 on-sale date.

HONDA PREVIEWS NEXT
GENERATION FUEL-CELL VEHICLE

H

onda already has hydrogen fuelcell vehicles on the roads in Japan
and the USA, gaining real-world
experiences from users that lease the FCX
Clarity, but the company is now looking
to the future with its next generation FCV
concept car. A production version of this
same car will go on sale in Japan in March
2016, with the USA and Europe to follow.
The newly designed fuel-cell stack is a
third smaller than in the FCX Clarity, meaning

that the powertrain can now be packaged
under the bonnet of a saloon-style vehicle,
the first time this has been achieved. And
yet the fuel-cell stack achieves an output of
more than 100kW (134bhp), which helps
to improve performance by around 60 per
cent compared to before. These packaging
efficiencies mean that five passengers can be
accommodated comfortably, and a range of
different bodystyles can be incorporated into

future designs.
The FCV Concept comes equipped with
a 70 MPa hydrogen storage tank that gives
a range of more than 435 miles, and can
be refuelled in optimum conditions in
under three minutes – a similar time to
conventionally powered cars. But one function
marks this vehicle out as something special
in times of extreme need, like a power cut,
as it can be used as a mobile powerplant that
generates and provides electricity.

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ECO CAR NEWS

MOTORING MORSELS
As the first AUDI A3 Sportback e-tron
rolls out of the factory for the first time,
the company says that its plug-in hybrid
model is built on the same production
line as other versions of the A3.

France’s postal service, La Poste, has
signed a research agreement with
RENAULT to explore how electric
mobility can be developed and improved
for large fleet customers.

OPENSTART has ordered 80 TOYOTA
Prius Plug-in cars to use on London
Streets as taxis, making them available
to private hire operators via the Public
Carriage Office.

According to research by AUTO
TRADER, 87 per cent of respondents
would consider an alternatively fuelled
car, with a third saying that the higher
cost is the biggest hurdle.

Boffins at the MASSACHUSETTS
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY have
developed a new lithium-ion battery that
could triple the driving range of electric
cars, and costs less to make, too.

The RENAULT-NISSAN ALLIANCE
has sold its 200,000th electric vehicle
around the world, made up of the Nissan
Leaf and e-NV200, and RENAULT Twizy,
Zoe, Fluence and Kangoo van.

An electric car charging point that is
integrated into LED street lights has
been developed by BMW and will be
run as a pilot project in Munich over the
next 12 months.

Order books for the MERCEDES-BENZ
B-Class Electric Drive have opened in
Germany, with a list price of £30,800, or
it can also be leased for approximately
£314 per month.

As TESLA opens its Birmingham retail
and service centre, the company has
added six new superchargers to its
network – three in London, plus Reading,
Edinburgh and Bristol.

The first FORD Mondeo Hybrid saloon
has rolled off the production line in
Valencia, Spain, powered by a 2.0-litre
Atkinson Cycle engine and electric
motor, emitting 99g/km of CO2.

Bosses at MERCEDES-BENZ are
celebrating as the S 300 BlueTec L
Hybrid has been awarded the coveted
title of Professional Driver magazine’s
car of the year for 2014.

Business Secretary Vince Cable has
opened a £1 billion Advanced Propulsion
Centre at THE UNIVERSITY OF
WARWICK. Two new projects there are
being led by JAGUAR LAND ROVER.

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8/12/14 02:32:39

WH AT 'SNEWSMART
RENAULT

After pursuing a policy of
requiring its customers to rent
the batteries for its electric
vehicles, Renault has performed
a U-turn and now offers its
all-electric Zoe supermini with
the batteries included within
the asking price. The new iZoe
versions cost £18,443 for the
Expression, with the Dynamique
Intens and Dynamique Zen
editions both priced at £20,043.
This results in a price premium
of £4,448 for the battery
equipped Expression and
£4,848 for the other versions,
compared to buying the Zoe
with rented batteries. All iZoe
models come with a five-year,
60,000 mile battery warranty
for peace of mind. Despite the

new arrival, this doesn’t spell
the end for the battery lease
option, with the Zoe Expression
priced from £13,995 plus a
monthly rental amount from
£25 per month for the battery
packs, depending on the
annual mileage covered and
the length of contract. The Zoe
and iZoe are the cheapest allelectric vehicles on the market,
and since launch Renault has
sold more than 2,000 electric
vehicles in the UK.

SMART
The wraps came off the new
smart fortwo at the Paris motor
show in October, and now the
company has released prices of
its latest city car. On sale now
and arriving in showrooms early
next year, the cheapest smart
fortwo passion is priced from
£11,125, powered by the 70bhp
1.0-litre three-cylinder engine.
Three trim levels are initially
on offer – passion, prime and
proxy – as well as an edition
#1 launch model. A 89bhp
0.9-litre turbocharged engine
is also offered, with prices
starting at £11,720, a price
premium of £595. All versions
come equipped with airbags all
round, including for the driver’s
knees, Bluetooth connectivity, a
leather trimmed multi-function
steering wheel, climate control

NISSAN
and electric windows as well as
15-inch alloy wheels. Mid-range
prime editions also include a
lane keeping assistant, heated
front seats, a panoramic glass
roof and black painted alloy
wheels, while the proxy model
does without the heated front
seats, and instead has 16-inch
alloy wheels, sports suspension
lowered by 10 millimetres,
sports pedals and a chrome
plated exhaust tailpipe. As
before, there’s a range of wacky
colours schemes, including
different colours for the ‘Tridion
safety cell’ body and the rest
of the car, and a choice of
different hues for the interior.

LATEST EURONCAP
CRASH TEST RESULTS
ADULT
OCCUPANT
PROTECTION

Lexus NX
smart fortwo
smart forfour
Suzuki Celerio
Tesla Model S

82%
82%
78%
61%
82%

The previous generation smart
forfour was very shortlived,
but this latest version has
been developed in association
with Renault, its sister car
being the latest Twingo. From
launch, just a 70bhp 1.0-litre
three-cylinder petrol engine
is on offer, but that is set to
change with the launch of a
89bhp 0.9-litre turbocharged
edition, and a version with an
automatic gearbox next year.
As with the fortwo, there’s a
choice of three main equipment
levels – passion, prime and
proxy – as well as a version for
the launch called the edition #1.
Prices start at £11,620 for the
passion, £12,260 for the prime
and proxy, and £13,720 for the
edition #1. Each model includes
15-inch alloy wheels, cruise
control, LED daytime running
lights, a leather steering wheel

CHILD
PEDESTRIAN
OCCUPANT PROTECTION
PROTECTION

82%
80%
77%
74%
77%

69%
56%
65%
68%
66%

SAFETY
ASSIST

OVERALL
SCORE

71%
56%
56%
38%
71%

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The cost of all but the entrylevel Leaf has increased by
£100, with Visia+, Acenta and
Tekna models now pricier
than before. Prices start at
£16,490 for the Leaf Visia
with batteries leased (£21,490
with batteries included), while
the top-spec Leaf Tekna now
costs £20,590, or £25,590
with the battery packs thrown
in. At the same time, the cost
of all Note 1.2 DIG-S versions
increase by £130 in price,
with the Acenta 1.2 DIG-S
now priced at £14,495. New
Style editions of the Note
have also been announced, in
Acenta Style, Acenta Premium
Style and Tekna Style trims. A
sports bodykit, diamond-cut
16-inch alloy wheels and black
headlight bezels are included,
as well as a unique leather

MARKETPLACE

and gear knob, 50:50 split
rear seats, climate control
and electric windows, as well
as Bluetooth connectivity and
audio streaming, airbags for
the driver’s knees, a crosswind
assistant and hill start assist.
Mid-spec prime versions include
a panoramic roof, black painted
alloy wheels, leather upholstery,
a lane keeping assistant and
heated seats, while the topspec proxy model features
leather-lookalike upholstery,
16-inch black alloy wheels,
lowered sports suspension, a
chrome plated exhaust trim and
stainless steel sports pedals,
but loses the heated front seats.
All versions of the new smart
forfour are available to order
now, with the first cars arriving
in dealers at the beginning of
next year.

steering wheel. Prices start at
£15,125 and rise to £16,730,
all powered by the 97bhp 1.2
DIG-S engine.

PEUGEOT
The price of most Peugeots
have increased with immediate
effect, with the cost of all
108 hatchbacks increasing by
£100, and the 208 supermini
and 2008 crossover by £200.
This means that the cheapest
108 Access 1.0 three-door
costs £8,345, and the lowest
priced sub-100g/km 208, in
Access 1.0 PureTech threedoor guise, wears a price tag
of £10,195, with the five-door
edition costing £600 more at
£10,795. By contrast, the 2008
Active 1.2 e-VTi EGC PureTech
is priced at £15,120, the only
sub-100g/km petrol version in
the crossover line-up.

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8/12/14 22:15:34

ECO CAR 1ST UK TEST

J

ust over a year ago, Diesel Car was
one of the first magazines in the world
to drive prototype versions of the Kia
Soul EV, in and around the area surrounding
the company’s Namyang research and
development centre in South Korea. The cars
were still heavily disguised to shield them
from prying eyes, but still we were able to
get a decent impression of what to expect
when the cars finally reached production.
That time has arrived, with the EV now on
sale through 13 specialist dealers across the
country. Kia is expecting to sell between 100
and 200 examples next year, with a price tag
of £24,995 for the single high specification
model, once the Government’s plug-in
car grant has been deducted, of course.
The silhouette of the Soul EV is instantly
recognisable, but with a few unique tweaks
like a dedicated nose and tail treatment,
along with a two-tone paint finish.
Get in, switch on, release the handbrake
and you’re off, in near silence, with only a
faint sound from the tyres to speak of. With
torque available instantaneously, the Soul is
quick off the mark, and more than capable
of ripping up the tarmac amongst city traffic.
The days of electric vehicles being as slow as
a milk float are firmly in the rear view mirror
and this electric Kia is decent to drive thanks

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Kia Soul EV
Model tested
Price
Made in
Configuration
Drivetrain
Transmission
Power output
Maximum torque
Top speed/0-62mph
CO2 emissions (tax band)
Range

EV
£24,995
Gwangju, South Korea
5-door crossover, 5-seats,
front-wheel-drive
Electric
1-speed automatic
109bhp
210lb ft
90mph/10.8 secs
0g/km (A)
132 miles

to nicely weighted steering, agile
steering and great body control. Where
you expect it to lean through the bends
because of its high sides, it handles
flatly, no doubt due to the low centre
of gravity afforded by the battery pack
being mounted in the floor. Refinement
is excellent, and even at motorway
speeds, road and wind noise is nicely
contained. Ride comfort is a little on the firm
side, though soaks up potholes in the road
and speed humps pretty well. With a range
of 132 miles in optimum conditions, the Soul
EV has the largest range of any production
electric vehicle this side of the Tesla Model S.
What hasn’t changed is the spaciousness
that Soul buyers enjoy, with masses of
headroom and lots of legroom both front
and rear. The battery packs are said to rob
some of the rear space, but
that has been countered by
redesigned seats. The cabin is
light and airy and though the
beige trim won’t appeal to all
tastes, the dashboard has an
attractive design, with wellplaced controls that are clearly
labelled. All of the plastics are
squidgy and feel nicely finished,
with a solid, durable, built-tolast feel. A large tray ahead of
the gear lever swallows up any

Recharge time: AC 2.3kW/AC 3.6kW/DC 10-13/5/0.55 hours
Insurance group/BIK rate 19/0%
Size (length/width without mirrors) 4,140/1,800mm
Boot space (minimum/maximum) 281/891 litres
Kerb/max towing weight
1,565/0kg
Euro NCAP safety rating
Not yet tested
EcoCar rating
HHHHH

On sale
In showrooms
Prices
Bodystyles
Trim levels
Also consider

Now
Now
£24,995
5-door crossover
EV
BMW i3, Nissan Leaf

oddments, alongside an enormous glovebox,
decent door pockets that can carry drinks,
together with a pair of cupholders. There’s
standard-fit satellite navigation and this
large, perfectly positioned display doubles
up to show the energy flow and efficiency
of the electric drivetrain. Compared to the
regular Soul, the size of the boot with the
seats up decreases by 31 litres to 281 litres,
but that is because the charging cables take
up some of the space that would normally be
available under the boot floor. The remaining
space is well shaped and a decent size, with
more room accessible by tumbling the seats
forward. The most flattering thing we can say
about this Soul EV is that it is reassuringly
normal, a trait that pays dividends in
everyday use.

Ian Robertson

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ECO CAR 1ST UK TEST

A

udi admits that it’s late to the market
with a compact hybrid, but that might
be down to the fact that the market
for such a vehicle is currently pretty small, but
that hasn’t stopped their first attempt being
a top drawer effort. Based on the capable and
fast-selling A3 Sportback, the donor car sees
the 1.4-litre petrol engine partnered up with a
101bhp electric motor. Working together they
produce an impressive 201bhp, potentially
making the e-tron more of a hot-hatch in an
eco-warrior disguise. Performance figures back
that up, with 0-62mph dispatched in just 7.6
seconds, but 31 miles of pure electric range
and CO2 emissions of only 37g/km reinforce
the fact that this is a suitably green car.
That power means it’s more than keen
to spin the front wheels when pulling out
of a junction, but beyond that the A3 e-tron
behaves itself. There’s an extra 200kg of
weight to be carried around thanks to the
8.9kWh battery pack and that electric motor,
which makes on-the-limit handling a little
more wayward than the standard model, but
there’s ultimately plenty of grip. The benefit
of that extra weight comes in the ride quality,
which is softer and smoother than the rest of
the range. Combine this with silent driving and
light, well-balanced controls when crossing
the city in electric mode, it makes for a very
relaxing proposition. Only at speed is the
hushed environment disturbed by some rather
intrusive tyre noise.

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Model tested
Price
Made in
Configuration

e-tron 1.4 TFSI Automatic
£29,950
Ingolstadt, Germany
5-door hatchback, 5-seats,
front-wheel-drive
Drivetrain
1395cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve,
turbocharged petrol with
electric motor and stop-start
Transmission
6-speed twin-clutch
automatic
148bhp @ 5,000-6,000rpm
Power output (engine)
Power output (electric motor) 101bhp
201bhp
Power output (combined)
184lb ft @ 1,600Maximum torque (engine)
3,500rpm
Maximum torque (electric motor) 243lb ft

The interior is virtually
indistinguishable from the normal A3,
with the addition of an EV button to
cycle through the drive modes being
most obvious. Flick the switch and it
puts the car into pure-electric guise,
while Hybrid Auto mode, which you’ll
generally leave it in, lets the car sort out
itself when it’s going to use the battery
power, the engine or both. Hybrid Hold forces
the car to use the petrol engine and save
electric power for later, which is useful when
heading for the city, and Charge function uses
some extra engine power and regenerative
braking to recharge the batteries.
Ahead of you, the rev counter has
disappeared, replaced by an eco-meter that
displays how efficiently you’re driving, and
what power sources are being used. The rest
is typical Audi, giving you an understated
but confident cabin that is bolted
together exceptionally well. There’s also
enough space for four adults in the car,
although the boot is robbed of some
space by the battery pack. It loses even
more by having a simply enormous case
for the charging cables.
All told it’s a fine demonstration of
why being late to the market can be

Maximum torque (combined) 258lb ft
Top speed/0-62mph
138mph/7.6 secs
37g/km (A) Euro 6
CO2 emissions (tax band)
176.6mpg
Economy (combined)
Fuel tank size
40 litres
electric range/total range 31/550 miles
Recharge time: AC 2.3kW/AC 3.6kW/DC 4/2.25/tba hours
Insurance group/BIK rate 29/5%
Size (length/width with mirrors) 4,312/1,966mm
Boot space (minimum/maximum) 280/1,120 litres
Kerb/max towing weight
1,540/0kg
Euro NCAP safety rating
HHHHH (3-door tested)
EcoCar rating
HHHHH

On sale
In showrooms
Prices
Bodystyles
Engines
Trim levels
Also consider

Now
January 2015
£29,950
5-door hatchback
1.4 (201bhp)
e-tron
BMW i3 with Range Extender,
Lexus CT 200h

a good thing. It’s given Audi the time they
need to perfect the product, coming up with
a hybrid that is, at the very least, an equal to
the best out there. With an official economy
figure of 176.6mpg (an unobtainable figure
in real life, but blame the EU for that and not
Audi) and CO2 emissions of just 37g/km, the
e-tron makes a very strong business case for
itself. An asking price of £29,950, once the
government has put their £5,000 OLEV grant
in, compares favourably to the £25,675 asked
for an A3 Sport 2.0 TDI S tronic.

Phil Huff

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8/12/14 21:48:19

ECO CAR ON TEST

I

f you think about American cars, it’s
likely that you’ll fall into one of two
camps. Memories of dire, ancient rental
cars, the size of Utah, with woolly steering
and an aversion to going round corners
will be what many recall about driving
stateside. Either that or thoughts will be
of large capacity muscle cars, bulging V8s,
drive-in movies, and cruising with the roof
down with some beautiful girl sitting next to
you. So when we learnt that a car from the
good ‘ole United States of America would
be arriving on test, it was hard not to recall
these stereotypes. The car in question is a
Tesla – a what I hear you say? A Tesla, made
in Fremont, California, just up the road from
Silicon Valley and home to the biggest bluechip companies.
When Tesla’s designers and engineers
got together to come up with the Model S,
it’s clear that they tore up the rule book.
Brainstorming sessions no doubt discovered
a list of pet hates for drivers, and the
company sought to solve them. And the
end result is a creation that is like no other
car on the road. Judging by the number of
times that the Eco Car team were stopped
in the street and engaged in conversion
by passers-by, this is a car that some have
heard about but never seen. There were

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Acceleration to 62mph is in a lightning
fast 4.2 seconds…
people that asked – what is it? And others
that knew what it was, but wanted to take a
closer look. If Tesla can harness even a little
bit of this enthusiasm for the marque, we
reckon the firm has a bright future ahead.
Think of an electric car, and it
immediately conjures up the worries of
range anxiety, problematic charging and
high cost. Thankfully, with a optimum range
of 312 miles, that’s one of the problems
that shouldn’t be much of an issue, as
a single charge, in perfect conditions,
should get you from London to Cardiff and
back. Tesla has a range of different home
chargers on offer for buyers, reducing
the painstakingly slow 27 hours for a full
charge if you plug it into the mains using a
regular three-pin plug. For instance, a wall
charger will bring that time down by half,
and using one of Tesla’s network of free
Superchargers that have been set-up across
the UK and Europe, it takes around 30
minutes to get 170 miles of charge.
The Model S drives in a way that no
electric car should have any business doing.

Acceleration to 62mph is in a lightning fast
4.2 seconds, and the first time you floor
the right-hand pedal, you’re pushed back
into the driver’s seat and wonder what has
just happened. This side of a supercar,
there’s nothing else quite like it. And this
performance is delivered in almost-silence
with zero tailpipe emissions. Make no
mistakes, this is a massive car – almost
2.2 metres across and 5 metres in length,
which puts it into BMW 7 Series and Porsche
Panamera territory. And yet, it doesn’t drive
like a large car, feeling lithe and light on
its tyres, with only a modicum of body lean
when cornering, although you do sometimes
feel the weight transfer in tight bends. It’s
quite easy to get the back sliding out if you
drive like a loon, but in everyday motoring
it is incredibly docile. And thanks to the
adaptive suspension, there’s limousinelike ride comfort, gliding over bumps and
potholes with grace.
Simplicity was no doubt one of the
engineer’s watch words as everything about
the Tesla is designed to make life easy.

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ECO CAR ON TEST

Tesla Model S P85+
Price
Made in
Configuration

Walk up to the car with your key fob in your
pocket and the door handles automatically
extend as you approach. When you get in,
the enormous 17-inch i-Pad-like screen (yes
it really is 17-inches – the size of a portable
television on its side) is ready and raring
to go, already displaying Google Earth
mapping. There’s no start button to press,
the system is already ready, and you just
need to select forward or reverse on the
column stalk to get moving. What about
the handbrake we hear you ask, well that’s
taken care of, too, automatically releasing
and activating as you go. It all feels quite
odd at first – like you should be doing more
– but becomes second nature after a few
days. And that’s the beauty of the Tesla –
everything is so easy and simple.
Cabin quality is excellent, with softtouch materials wherever you look and feel.
There’s some Mercedes-Benz switchgear that
you’ll recognise, thanks to a tie-up between
the two companies, and there’s acres of
legroom both front and rear. Headroom is
superb, even with the optional sunroof, and
middle seat comfort in the back is great
because of the almost totally flat floor.
There’s even the option of a pair of rear
facing child seats for the boot, increasing
the number of chairs to seven. The driver’s

£69,080
Fremont, California, USA
5-door hatchback, 5-seats,
rear-wheel-drive
Drivetrain
Electric
Transmission
1-speed automatic
Power output
416bhp
Maximum torque
443lb ft
Top speed/0-62mph
130mph/4.2 secs
0g/km (A)
CO2 emissions (tax band)
Range
312 miles
Recharge time: AC 3.7kW/AC 7.4kW/22kW
27/13/4 hours
Insurance group/BIK rate 50/0%

seat is beautifully supportive and
multi-adjustment to both the chairs
and steering column make it easy to
find a perfect position. Oddly there’s
no door pockets, but there’s a large
central tray that runs between the two front
seats and underneath the dashboard. It’s
a curious solution, but one that seems to
work. At the rear, there’s a huge boot, with
745 litres of space with the seats in the
upright position, opening up to 1,654 litres
with them folded down. And if you thought
that was good, there’s a further trick up the
Tesla’s sleeve, as there’s a second storage
area in the nose of the car that can carry a
further 150 litres.
This is one astonishing car. Yes it wears
a price tag of almost £70k, but so do many
diesel luxury saloons. As an alternative to
a Jaguar XJ or Audi A8, it’s an impressive
machine, and if you have the cash burning
a hole in your pocket, and can make one fit

Size (length/width with mirrors) 4,970/2,187mm
Boot space (minimum/maximum) (front) 150 litres
(rear) 745/1,654 litres
Kerb/max towing weight
2,100/0kg
Euro NCAP safety rating
HHHHH
EcoCar rating
HHHH

What’s Hot

Beautifully executed. Enormous wow factor.
Earth shattering performance. Exceptionally
quiet. Impressive range for an electric car.
That 17-inch touchscreen is awesome.
Simple to operate. Priced on a par with
diesel rivals. Four year warranty (eight years
for the battery). Spacious, with a large boot
– two of them. The option of an extra pair of
child seats is neat.
What’s Not No matter how quickly they charge, electric
cars will never be as convenient as a petrol
or diesel car for refuelling. It’s enormously
wide. Satellite navigation is dependent upon
a 3G mobile phone signal. View out through
the letter-box-like rear window isn’t ideal.
Also consider BMW ActiveHybrid 7 L M Sport,
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

into your lifestyle and live with the 300-odd
mile range, we recommend that you buy,
buy, buy.

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H

ybrid cars, although they’ve been
around for a number of years now,
traditionally make up a very small
percentage of a car maker’s model’s sales. It
has taken a while for customer acceptance of
the additional up-front costs and to appease
those people that find them over complicated
compared to a good diesel that will do the
same job. Unless you’re Toyota of course,
one of the pioneers of hybrids, whose buyers
have taken the technology to their hearts. In
2013, sales of the baby Yaris Hybrid accounted
for almost 20 per cent of total Yaris sales,
compared to a paltry 5 per cent for the
diesel. Keen pricing has helped, with the price
differential between the diesel and hybrid just
£500 in the former’s favour. And now with
a refreshed edition of the car on sale in the
UK, Toyota dealers are hoping that figure will
increase even more. Adopting a similar ‘X’
treatment to the front end as the baby Aygo,
there’s better quality materials in the cabin
and a reprofiled rear end, as well as some
mechanical changes under the skin. Best of
all, these enhancements have been introduced
with just a £100 price rise for the flagship
model, compared to before.
Revisions to the suspension mean that
the ride comfort is now much improved,
soaking up potholes really well and delivering
a comfortable experience on the motorway.
The retuned power steering delivers a little
more feel and is weightier, while body control

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Toyota Yaris Hybrid Excel 1.5 VVT-i
Price
Made in
Configuration

£17,695
Valenciennes, France
5-door hatchback, 5-seats,
front-wheel-drive
Drivetrain
1497cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve,
petrol with electric motor and
stop-start
Transmission
CVT automatic
74bhp @ 4,800rpm
Power output (engine)
Power output (electric motor) 60bhp
99bhp
Power output (combined)
82lb ft @ 3,600Maximum torque (engine)
4,400rpm
Maximum torque (electric motor) 125lb ft

through the bends is flatter and better
controlled. There’s decent grip and the
while the Yaris is certainly no Fiesta
when it comes to smiles per mile, it’s
altogether more pleasurable to pilot.
Acceleration away from the lights is
brisk, especially in electric mode, and
the 1.5-litre petrol engine is quiet and
refined. That is until you demand extra power
quickly, when the CVT transmission struggles
to keep up, engine screaming away noisily. To
get the best out of this car, you’ll need to drive
leisurely, and you’ll maximise fuel efficiency
along the way. It’s for this reason that we
would recommend the diesel version if you
want to drive more sprightly, and you’ll still
return decent economy figures. A package of
refinements designed to reduce noise entering
the cabin has certainly been effective, with the
Yaris appearing quieter than before.
The dashboard is attractively designed
and now features denser plastics for the top,
though everywhere else you touch still remains
hard. A new, larger seven-inch touchscreen
dominates the dashboard, and is easy to
operate, with clear, colourful graphics, though
it can be slow to initialise. The driving position
is pretty good, and there’s plenty of available
adjustment, while head and legroom up front
is decent, even with the panoramic roof. In the

Top speed/0-62mph
103mph/11.8 secs
82g/km (A) Euro 6
CO2 emissions (tax band)
Economy (urban/extra urban/combined) 78.5/85.6/78.5mpg
Fuel tank size/total range 36 litres/622 miles
Insurance group/ BIK rate 11/11%
Size (length/width without mirrors) 3,950/1,695mm
Boot space (minimum/maximum) 286/710 litres
Kerb/max towing weight
1,160/0kg
Euro NCAP safety rating
HHHHH (pre-facelift tested)
EcoCar rating
HHH H

What’s Hot

Significantly improved driving experience.
Superb efficiency. Vehicle excise duty free.
Smart looks. No cost option with 15-inch
wheels means London congestion charge
exemption as a result of lower CO2. Well
equipped and keenly priced. Lots of rear
legroom.
What’s Not Demand more power and the engine will
scream noisily while the CVT gearbox
struggles to keep up. Rear wiper only clears
a small space. Infotainment system takes a
while to initialise. Rear headroom could be
better when panoramic roof fitted.
Also consider Honda Jazz 1.3 Hybrid HS-T,
Toyota Yaris Icon 1.4 D-4D

back seats, knee room is particularly good, but
taller passengers will wish for more headroom,
with the glass roof stealing valuable space.
There’s 286 litres of luggage room, which is
similar to rivals, and that can be opened up
further by folding the rear chairs down. There’s
a flat surface, too, if the adjustable boot floor
is in its highest position, leaving handy storage
space underneath.

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T

he cars that make up the SEAT Mii,
Skoda Citigo and Volkswagen up!
trio have all been well received, and
a canny idea when profit margins are so
wafer thin in the city car segment. The tough
part is giving each car its each individual
character and setting it apart with the kind of
DNA that makes each brand so different. One
of the key differences with the Volkswagen
version of this threesome, is that the up! is
available with an electric motor, a powertrain
that isn’t available in the other cars. The
e-up!, as it is called, comes with an 81bhp
electric motor and is capable of travelling 93
miles between charges. It’s a great looking
machine, too, and certainly caught the eye of
a few passers-by in stop-start London traffic.
Few cars on the market are as compact
as the e-up!, and yet its driving manners
are so grown up. Squirt the accelerator
and it shoots off in near silence, with the
only sound coming from the tyres, and the
amplified wind rush, due to the absence
of any other noises. It’s lithe and nimble,
and thanks to its small size, you can nip in
and out of traffic easily. The brakes have a
meaty bite, but slot the selector into B, the
most extreme setting for the regenerative
braking, and you’ll hardly ever need to use
them. Through bends, there’s excellent body

Volkswagen e-up!
Price
Made in
Configuration
Drivetrain
Transmission
Power output
Maximum torque
Top speed/0-62mph
CO2 emissions (tax band)
Range

£19,525
Bratislava, Slovakia
5-door hatchback, 4-seats,
front-wheel-drive
Electric
1-speed automatic
81bhp
155lb ft
80mph/12.4 secs
0g/km (A)
93 miles

control, minimal lean and grip levels
are quite high, while sharp, precise
steering is as good around town as it
is at motorway speeds. But best of all
is ride comfort, which soaks up deep
potholes nicely and handles speed
humps with aplomb. When it comes
to charging, you can plug it into a
domestic socket and have it totally
replenished in nine hours, or overnight if
you desire, while a wall box will reduce that
time by three hours. A DC fast charger at a
motorway service station will have you on
your way again in half an hour, with 80 per
cent charge. The range is a decent 93 miles,
but beware that using the lights and climate
control will see that range shorten quite
quickly. The battery pack is included within
the price of the car, so there’s no ongoing
rental charge to pay on a monthly basis like
some other cars.
Despite its tiny size, there’s
actually a decent amount of
space up front, with plenty of
head and legroom and sufficient
shoulder space. The back seats
are best reserved for small
children, especially if the driver
is average height or taller. The
two-tone dashboard is neatly
designed, with all of the major
controls mounted sufficiently
high up to avoid taking your

Recharge time AC 2.3kW/AC 3.6kW/DC 9/6/0.5 hours
Insurance group/ BIK rate 10/0%
Size (length/width with mirrors) 3,540/1,910mm
Boot space (minimum/maximum) 251/923 litres
Kerb/max towing weight
1,139/0kg
Euro NCAP safety rating
HHHHH
EcoCar rating
HHHHH

What’s Hot

Sprightly performance, great handling and
a comfortable ride. Urban friendly size. Well
built, classy cabin. Spacious up front, with
lots of space for oddments. Good sized boot.
What’s Not Quite expensive for a city car. Usual electric
car limitations, particularly concerning
range, and charging locations. Steering only
adjusts for rake, not reach.
Also consider Peugeot iOn, Renault iZoe Dynamique Intens

eyes off the road for too long. All of the
plastics are of the hard variety, but feel solid,
well made and neatly screwed together.
The white dashboard appliqués are a neat
design touch and conspire to brighten the
cabin up considerably. There’s plenty of
space inside for oddments, including a large
bin with a shelf that is positioned ahead of
the gear lever, which also doubles up as a
cupholder, as well as large door pockets
and a decent sized glovebox. The boot may
well be quite narrow, but it’s deep and wide
with handy underfloor storage alongside the
charging cables. It puts some superminis to
shame, while the seats fold down almost flat,
opening the space up further.

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CITY

dudES

Small is beautiful for urban driving, where
you want a compact car for convenience
but with Tardis space inside. So which
of these chic little city models shapes up
best to town and country traffic?

dRIVINg EXpERIENcE

a

Peugeot 108

lot of the current action on the motoring scene is in small
cars. Increasing urbanisation, pressure on budgets and
the down-sizing trend, have all combined to raise the
profile of smaller models that were once dismissively known as
‘city cars’. They are just as likely to be first cars for new drivers,
or second cars for families who also have something larger as
the main transport. A compact model may well be a household’s
lone car. So it is unsurprising that cars with modest dimensions,
like these two, now come equipped with kit levels that were once
associated with much bigger vehicles. The small car has come
of age, is technically more advanced than it has ever been, is
packaged for convenience and packed with comfort features.
Here we test the latest Renault Twingo, newly morphed into a
cute Renault 5-esque silhouette, and its French-badged rival, the
Peugeot 108, part of the Citroën C1 and Toyota Aygo trio of cars,
and made in the Czech Republic.

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HHH H

Renault Twingo
HH HH

On paper you might expect the front-wheel-drive Peugeot 108
to be less engaging to drive than its perky little rear-wheel-drive
rival, but out on the road it is a different story. For its size,
the 108 is a surprisingly grown-up kind of car, with driving
manners that have a superior feel, especially for longer trips
on a motorway. There is a solid stance about this Peugeot that
is impressive in a car with such compact dimensions. The light
steering effort makes it very easy to haul around urban streets,
but has a firm enough load on the open road to give the car a
steady feel at speed. Show this car a fast dual carriageway or a
solid slog along a motorway, and it is reassuringly planted and
secure in its handling.
There is an instantly endearing feel about the Twingo, which
has a fun-to-drive perkiness from being – very usually for a car

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as small as this – rear-engined with power delivery to the back
wheels. The downside is the rather light and floaty feel this gives
to the car’s front end, when you hit the loud pedal and hot-foot
down a motorway. Instinctively you find yourself looking for
wayside trees to see if it is windy, because you get an impression
of the little Renault being buffeted when it is travelling at
70mph. On a country road the Twingo is nippy and grippy, but
just doesn’t feel as securely sure-footed as its Peugeot rival. It
drives like a much lighter car, although oddly there is only 19kg
difference between them.

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what you would expect in a relatively budget priced car. Seat
comfort is pretty decent, with high-backed front seats that give
good comfort and support for a long journey. There seems to be
a bit more soundproofing in the Peugeot, and general refinement
is good. It confounds the impression that a small car is inevitably
a bit of a buzz-box, and the little 108 is actually quite quiet and
civilised on a long motorway run, much more so than its Renaultbadged rival.
If it is funky you are after, the Twingo has it in spades, and
a whole lot more than its Peugeot rival. The cabin is fresh, fun
and colourful, although with hard surfaces everywhere. All round
vision out of the car is very good, with a more slightly more
airy ambiance than the 108. There is no option of a glass roof
though, which its rival does offer. Seat comfort is similarly pretty
reasonable, although a little firmer against the back. Where the
Twingo is a bit more disappointing is in its refinement, especially
for faster-paced trips. There is quite a lot of wind noise that
permeates into the cabin when you are in this car at motorway
pace, and it can become a bit wearing for longer trips.

SpacE, pRacTIcaLITY aNd
VERSaTILITY
Peugeot 108

HHH H

Peugeot 108

Renault Twingo

HHH H

HHH H

The 108 is 12 centimetres shorter than its Renault rival, and
it does make a difference in cabin space. Although front seat
room is similar, there is less knee-room in the back seats of the
Peugeot. The roles reverse for luggage space though. The 108’s

Renault Twingo

HHH H

These two are chalk and cheese aesthetically for their cabin
design. The 108 is nicely furnished but rather mundane. It has
clear instrumentation and a neatly laid-out dashboard, with a
modern air about it The quality of materials used is pretty much

Peugeot 108
Allure PureTech 1.2 VTi
Price
Made in
Configuration

£11,495
Kolín, Czech Republic
5-door hatchback, 4-seats,
front-wheel-drive
Drivetrain
1199cc, 3-cylinder,
12-valve, petrol
Transmission
5-speed manual
Power output
81bhp @ 5,750rpm
Maximum torque
86lb ft @ 2,750rpm
Top speed/0-62mph
106mph/11.0 secs
99g/km (A) Euro 5
CO2 emissions (tax band)
Economy (urban/extra urban/combined) 52.3/76.3/65.7mpg
Fuel tank size/range
35 litres/506 miles
Insurance group/BIK rate
11/12%
3,475/1,884mm
Size (length/width with mirrors)
Boot space (minimum/maximum): 227/868 litres
Kerb/max towing weight:
962/0kg
Euro NCAP safety rating
HHHHH
EcoCar rating
HHHHH

For its size, the 108 is a
surprisingly grown-up kind
of car, with driving manners
that have a superior feel.
Renault Twingo
Dynamique TCe 90
Price
Made in
Configuration

£11,695
Novo Mesto, Slovenia
5-door hatchback, 4-seats,
rear-wheel-drive
Drivetrain
898cc, 3-cylinder, 12-valve,
turbocharged petrol with
stop-start
Transmission
5-speed manual
Power output
89bhp @ 5,500rpm
Maximum torque
100lb ft @ 2,500rpm
Top speed/0-62mph
103mph/10.8 secs
99g/km (A) Euro 6
CO2 emissions (tax band)
Economy (urban/extra urban/combined) 57.7/72.4/65.7mpg
Fuel tank size/range
35 litres/506 miles
Insurance group/BIK rate
8/12%
Size (length/width without mirrors) 3,595/1,646mm
Boot space (minimum/maximum) 188-219/980 litres
Kerb/max towing weight
943/0kg
Euro NCAP safety rating
HHHHH
EcoCar rating
HHH H

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boot is very slightly bigger, by just eight litres, and is also a
more conventional shape. The boot is short but tall: there is a
drop down into the space below when you lift luggage over the
sill. Folding the back seats changes the comparison. With only
its front seats in use, this baby Peugeot can accommodate 868
litres of cargo, but that is inferior to the Twingo’s capacity by
112 litres. That’s enough to make a difference in what you might
manage to carry.
The Twingo’s packaging makes it feel just a bit more roomy
inside, and that is especially true for rear seat passengers. Sitting
in the back, you feel able to stretch out just that bit more than in
the Peugeot. Boot space is very marginally smaller, and unusually
for a car this size is longer and shallower, with the boot floor on
a level with the relatively high sill. Considering that this car is
rear-engined, it is a bit disappointing that space wasn’t freed up
for a second boot at the front. Instead there is an oddly hinged
bonnet that conceals functions like the screen wash top-up taking
up all the space, and it seems a bit of a waste. Overall there is
not much to choose between these two for practicality.

Running costs

Peugeot 108
HHHHH

Renault Twingo
HHHH

Despite this pairing being significantly differently configured, and
propelled, when it comes to engine layout, both cars boast the
same CO2 emissions of 99g/km and a combined fuel economy

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Standard Equipment

Peugeot 108
15-inch alloy wheels with 165/60/R15 tyres
and space saver spare wheel
50/50 split/fold rear seats
Air conditioning
Anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force
distribution
Automatic headlights
Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity
DAB digital radio with 7-inch colour screen,
4-speakers, USB and auxiliary sockets with
steering wheel controls
Driver, passenger, side and head airbags
with passenger side de-activation switch
Electric and heated mirrors

Electric front windows
Electronic stability programme
Front fog lights
Hill hold assist
Isofix child safety seat fasteners for rear
seats
Leather steering wheel and gear knob
Rear privacy glass
Remote central locking with keyless entry
and start
Reversing camera
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitors

What’s Hot Cheaper list price and significantly better equipped. Frugal engine means tax
free motoring. Larger boot with the seats up. Option of a soft-top roof. Light
steering for great manoeuvrability around town. Better road manners, with a
surefooted feel and decent grip when cornering. Feels solidly built. Comfortable
ride and refinement is pretty decent. Lots of ways of personalising the 108.
What’s Not More expensive to insure than the Renault. The engine is only tuned to Euro 5
emissions standards. Not as spacious in the back as the Twingo, and the cabin
isn’t as creatively styled. Sober looks compared to the baby Renault.

figure of 65.7mpg. During our tests, we easily managed figures
in the high 50s, and with a little more eye to frugality, a figure
beginning with a six shouldn’t be out of the question. Thanks to
the sub-100g/km CO2 emissions, the annual vehicle excise duty
is free, and for business users, both of these petrol powered cars
fall into the 12 per cent bracket for company car benefit-in-kind
taxation. Insurance costs fall in favour of the Renault, with this pintsized Twingo sat in group eight, compared to eleven for the Pug.
The Twingo is also ahead when it comes to routine

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Peugeot 108 vs Renault Twingo
maintenance, with the Twingo requiring attention every year or
12,500 miles, compared to just 10,000 miles for the 108. And
if buyers purchase their Twingo using Renault’s own finance
scheme, four years’ worth of servicing are thrown in for free,
too, matching the length of the warranty at four years and
100,000 miles. By contrast, the baby Peugeot is covered by three
years and 60,000 miles and buyers have to cover the cost of
maintenance themselves, though the company’s Just Add Fuel
programme wraps up all of the costs of buying and running the
vehicle, including maintenance and insurance, into one monthly
payment, with buyers only needing to fill it up with petrol.

Equipment and price

Peugeot 108
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Renault Twingo
HHH H

Just £200 separates this pairing, but surprisingly it is the more
generously equipped 108 that boasts the lower list price of the
two at £11,495. Both cars feature 15-inch alloy wheels, front fog
lights, electric front windows and air conditioning, as well as a
leather steering wheel and gear knob and DAB digital radio. The
diminutive Peugeot builds on those features with a rear reversing
camera and parking sensors, keyless entry and start, automatic
headlights, steering wheel controls for the four-speaker audio
system and rear privacy glass. There’s also a space saver spare
wheel, compared to just a tyre repair kit for the Renault. Both
cars are marketed as funky city cars, with a wide range of

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Standard Equipment

Renault Twingo
15-inch alloy wheels with 165/65/R15
(front), 185/60/R15 (rear) tyres and tyre
repair kit
50/50 split/fold rear seats
Air conditioning
Anti-lock brakes
Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity
DAB digital radio with 2-speakers, USB
and auxiliary sockets
Driver, passenger, side and head airbags
with passenger side de-activation switch

Electric and heated mirrors
Electric front windows
Electronic stability programme
Front fog lights
Isofix child safety seat fasteners for rear
seats
Lane departure warning system
Leather steering wheel and gear knob
Remote central locking
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitors

What’s Hot Cheaper insurance costs. Extra rear legroom compared to the Peugeot. Stylish
looks, both inside and out. Engine meets the upcoming Euro 6 emissions
regulations. More powerful engine, with extra torque, and feels a lot quicker
than the 108 off the line. Sub-100g/km CO2 emissions means zero rated
vehicle excise duty. Larger boot with the rear seats folded down. Four-year
warranty beats some of its rivals. Free four years servicing if bought on finance.
Plenty of personalisation choices.
What’s Not With the engine mounted in the back, it’s a shame that there’s not a luggage
compartment in the front of the car. Smaller boot with the seats up. On windy
motorways, you can feel the Twingo wander across the road, and it isn’t as
much fun to drive as the 108 or rivals like the VW up! Equipment levels aren’t
as generous as the Peugeot, despite having a list price that is £200 more. Lots
of wind noise at motorway speeds.

On a country road the
Twingo is nippy and grippy,
but just doesn’t feel as
securely sure-footed as its
Peugeot rival.
personalisation options available to make them stand out in the
urban sprawl.
And the gulf between this pair widens even more when we
began shopping around for a discount, with online new car
broker able to put us in touch with a dealer that will supply the
Peugeot for just £9,100. That’s a sensational £2,395 reduction
from the list price, representing a 20 per cent saving. With the
Twingo so new in Renault showrooms, our researchers had
to work harder to gain a discount, with just £420 able to be
shaved off the price at online brokers www.broadspeed.com, and
dropping the cost of the Dynamique 0.9 TCe model to £11,275, a
saving of just over three per cent.

Verdict
First place
Second place

Peugeot 108
Renault Twingo

Initial impressions might have pushed the Twingo to the fore,
likeable for its bolder external styling and funkier cabin design,
as well as its rear-engine layout and longer warranty. But when
you drive these too, the difference between them swings firmly
back in the 108’s favour. It may be less extrovert and less of
a head-turner in the traffic, but it has a maturity that shines
through and makes it the more enjoyable car to drive over any
distance. The Peugeot is also significantly better equipped,
despite having a cheaper list price, and can be bought for around
£2k cheaper by canny buyers that shop around. For a quick trip
around town, the funky Twingo is a fun choice, but as an allrounder you’ll feel happier in the Peugeot. It’s a reassuring win
for the Peugeot 108.

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FEATURE

increased

charges

pa rt 1 : b at t e ri es, a n d lo ts of them

I

n these days of growing demand for electric cars, it’s easy to
see them as the new kid on the block, but in fact they’ve been
around longer than the fossil-fuelled variety. A Scottish chemist,
Robert Davidson, is credited with building the first true electric car,
a feat he achieved in 1837. However, in their early days, just as
now, it was the lack of range that put off many people; a problem
that was solved with the advent of internal combustion power, after
which electric cars to a large extent disappeared from our roads.
Now of course it’s worries about pollution and the declining oil
reserves that have given electric cars a new lease of life. And lively
they certainly are, not only in the number of formats available –
series hybrids, parallel hybrids, extended range and so on – but
also in their performance, which can be stunning. In this series of
articles, we’ll be looking at the various types of electric propulsion,
and examining the pros and cons of each. Logically, we should
start where it all began, with the battery-driven electric car.
The first battery car we drove was a Peugeot 106, back in the
mid-nineties. The car was part of a £500,000 one-year project
supported by the Energy Saving Trust to increase awareness of

M od e l s availab le in the UK:

Nissan e-NV200

BM W i3

£30,680

Peugeot iOn

£21,216

Citroën C-Zero

£21,216

Renault Zoe

£18,443 to £20,043

Ford Focus Electric

£28,580

smart fortwo electric drive £15,395 to £16,895

Kia Soul EV

£24,995

Tesla Model S

Mitsubishi i-MiEV

£23,499

Volkswagen e-up!

£19,525

Volkswagen e-Golf

£26,145

Nissan Leaf

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electric
vehicles.
Coventry City Council,
who used quite a few of the
fourteen cars made available, thereby became the first council to
try the new power format. Though range wasn’t great, the little car
drove well and impressed us. Truth be told, the electric scene went
a bit quiet after that, and only in the last decade has the movement
gained real momentum as the range of vehicles has expanded to
cover the needs of most users.
It’s only in the last few years that battery cars have been able to
shed their milk float image; unfair but unsurprising, because until
recently the pitifully slow milk float, with its minimal range, was
about the only car-sized electric vehicle that most of us saw. Then
along came models like the Nissan Leaf, with possible 100-mile
range and family car performance. Those credentials are enough to
make the Leaf and others a serious possibility for motorists used
to diesel and petrol engines. Assuming you can get 100 miles out
of a full charge (and it will require a gentle right foot) then the cost
per mile will come down to a remarkably low figure, since even at
home a full charge on a night time tariff will likely cost little more
than a few pounds, and there are many public charge points which
are in essence free to those who have paid the £10 registration fee.

£21,490 to £25,590

£22,859 to £26,309

£50,280 to £69,080

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FEATURE

Battery
Electric
Cars
What’s Hot:
Cheap recharging, with many free charge points
after registration
Quiet in operation
Good range of body size and power outputs now
available
No tailpipe emissions
No road tax or congestion charge

What’s Not:
Constant eye needed on remaining battery range
Garage or driveway is imperative for charging
More expensive than equivalent diesel/petrol car
Batteries will eventually need expensive
replacement
UK power for recharging is mostly ‘un-green’

If cars like the Leaf have satisfied some of the range anxiety that
afflicted many potential buyers, a collection of models are now
arriving that will equally mitigate worries over lack of power. Most
widely publicised of these is the Tesla Model S, an American-built
electric executive saloon, with performance to rival the quickest
combustion engined cars. Unlike normal car engines, the Tesla’s
electric motor – and indeed any other electric car – generates full
torque (accelerative push) immediately, so there’s no delay at all
on pressing the throttle. It really is a remarkable experience, and
one which an owner would enjoy as long as they owned the car.
The performance of the Model S is huge, despite its kerb weight
of over two tons, but with a plethora of aluminium in its makeup, why is it so heavy? Well, it’s a big car, and underneath the
passenger compartment is an enormous battery pack weighing in
at over half a ton. And thereby hangs a major difficulty, for the
plus of the 250-mile range is balanced by a minus when it comes
to recharging. Even with the appropriate ‘Type 2’ wall box, you’ll
be waiting around 12 hours for a full charge at home. Go to a
fast charging station, of which there are a growing number, and
the process should be somewhat quicker, but you perhaps won’t
be that popular with drivers behind you in the queue. Best of all
is the Supercharger option, which is Tesla’s own network of high
power recharging points geared to Tesla cars only. Half an hour
is enough for 170 miles of charge, and it’s free! These stations
are strategically placed, but there won’t of course be too many of
them. We drive the 85kWh version of the Tesla on page 100, but
there is also a less expensive 60kWh version, which would require
less charge time. We’ll be looking at charging options for all
electric cars in more detail in a future issue.
Keeping ahead of the pack is what Tesla like to do, and it’s why
they’re now offering a four-wheel-drive version of the Model S, with
electric motors front and rear, and an eye-watering 0-60 time of 3.2
seconds, which puts it amongst the fastest production cars on the
planet. Some milk float!

Peter Cracknell

Next issue: A Plug for Hybrids

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THE BIG

T E S T
INDEX
E

ver thought about which car makers produce a great
range of cars, and the ones that need to try harder?
Wonder no more, as we look back at every car that
we’ve tested since Diesel Car was reborn in April 2010.
Our tests have always delivered a definitive verdict and star
rating out of five, and here we have compiled all of these
results to deliver this handy at-a-glance test index. Expressed
as a percentage, the average rating even includes all of the
star ratings from tests in this issue, and currently sits at
73.80 per cent. Any car maker above that level is doing well,
producing cars that are better than average, while those that
fall below have some work to do to catch up.
Each month as we test more and more cars, these results
will alter and evolve, with car makers rising and falling, and
reflecting the ever changing standards within the car industry.
HOW THE PERCENTAGES RELATE TO OUR STAR
RATINGS THIS MONTH
100%
5 star rating
90%
4.5 star rating
80%
4 star rating
70%
3.5 star rating
60%
3 star rating
50%
2.5 star rating
40%
2 star rating
30%
1.5 star rating
20%
1 star rating
10%
0.5 star rating
PLACING
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11=
11=
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38

110

CAR MAKER
% RATING
Jaguar
91.25
Tesla
90.00
Land Rover
84.67
BMW
84.00
Ford
83.80
Audi
82.57
Porsche
82.50
Skoda
82.42
MINI
82.11
Volkswagen
81.77
Kia
80.00
Mazda
80.00
Peugeot
79.81
SEAT
79.09
Citroën
78.53
Mercedes-Benz
76.83
Volvo
76.00
Hyundai
75.45
Vauxhall
75.00
Renault
74.84
Nissan
74.62
Honda
74.44
DieselCar Average test rating – 73.79%
Maserati
73.33
Infiniti
73.00
Dacia
71.67
Fiat
70.91
Alfa Romeo
70.77
Isuzu
70.00
Lexus
70.00
Suzuki
68.75
Mitsubishi
67.33
Toyota
66.52
Subaru
66.25
Jeep
65.45
MG
65.00
Great Wall
60.00
Chrysler
60.00
SsangYong
60.00

DATAFILESKEY
VED BANDS – EFFECTIVE FROM 1ST APRIL 2014
The need to display a tax disc may have been
abolished, but you still need to pay an annual
fee to the Government. Called Vehicle Excise
Duty, or VED for short, this handy table will tell
you how much you need to pay. The rates for
cars registered after March 2001 will depend on
the CO2 emissions of the vehicle, with the same
amount due for both petrol and diesel power,
though hybrid vehicles receive a £10 discount
each year. All vehicles that manage to emit
100g/km or less cost nothing to tax, whereas a
diesel or petrol powered car emitting 169g/km
of CO2 will cost £290 in the first year, and £205
for each subsequent year, compared to a hybrid
vehicle that will cost £280 and £195 per annum,
respectively.

A

CO2 EMISSIONS
1st Year Standard
rate
rate
2014/2015 2014/2015
Up to 100
0
0

B

101 - 110

0

C

111 - 120

0

30

D

121 - 130

0

110

E

131 - 140

130

130

20

F

141 - 150

145

145

G

151 - 165

180

180

H

166 - 175

290

205

I

176 - 185

345

225

J

186 - 200

485

265
285

K

201 - 225

635

L

226 - 255

860

485

M

256 and over

1090

500

* For cars registered between March 2001
and March 2006, a maximum charge of
band K applies.
JARGON BUSTER
DSG, PowerShift and S tronic are all names
given by car makers to describe their twinclutch automatic transmissions, in the same
way that Dualogic, EGC, EGS and ETG are terms
for automated manual transmissions.
Airdream, Blue Drive, BlueHDi, BlueEfficiency,
BlueMotion Technology (BMT), ecoFLEX,
Ecomotive, ECOnetic, EfficientDynamics,
GreenLine, GreenTech and Ultra are all subbrands conjured up by the car makers to
describe their most eco-friendliest technology.
These models will typically offer better fuel
economy and lower CO2 emissions than other
models in the line-up.
DPF
=
EGR
=
EURO 6 =
N/A

=

S/S
SCR
ST
SW
TBA

=
=
=
=
=

Diesel particulate filter
Exhaust gas recirculation
The emissions regulations that
the vehicle is governed by
The data was unavailable as we
went to press
Stop-start technology
Selective catalyst reduction
Sport Tourer or Sports Tourer
Sportwagon or Sportswagon
The information was not
available as we went to press

POWER
The power tab identifies the kind of propulsion
you’ll find under the bonnet of the vehicle. In
these data files, you will find information on
the most eco-friendly vehicles, with all diesel
vehicles, as well as pure electric, petrol and
diesel hybrids and sub-100g/km CO2 petrol cars
listed in our tables.
Diesel
Diesel electric hybrid
Electric
Petrol
Petrol electric hybrid

COMPANY CAR TAX BENEFIT-IN-KIND (BIK)
RATES 2014/2015
If your employer provides you with a company
car, it is treated as a perk in the eyes of Her
Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
and you will be taxed accordingly. This is
called Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) taxation, and
the amount you pay is dependent upon the
P11D cost of the car, which is equal to the list
price of the vehicle, including any optional
extras you choose, minus the vehicle excise
duty and first registration fee. You are then
liable to pay a percentage of the P11D cost to
HMRC, dependent upon the CO2 emissions
that the vehicle emits. This table will tell you
the percentage rate that you’ll need to pay.
Currently, diesel vehicles are penalised with a
three per cent surcharge, however, that is due
to end from the 2016/2017 tax year, providing
the car meets the Euro 6 emissions regulations.
Interestingly, diesel hybrids don’t receive the
penalty, with company car tax rates in line
with petrol cars, making them a good bet for
minimising tax bills.
BIK Tax
0
Up to 75
76 to 94
95 to 99
100 to 104
105 to 109
110 to 114
115 to 119
120 to 124
125 to 129
130 to 134
135 to 139
140 to 144
145 to 149
150 to 154
155 to 159
160 to 164
165 to 169
170 to 174
175 to 179
180 to 184
185 to 189
190 to 194
195 to 199
200 to 204
205 to 209
Over 210

Petrol/Hybrid Diesel
2014/2015
0
0
5
8
11
14
12
15
13
16
14
17
15
18
16
19
17
20
18
21
19
22
20
23
21
24
22
25
23
26
24
27
25
28
26
29
27
30
28
31
29
32
30
33
31
34
32
35
33
35
34
35
35
35

ISSUE TESTED
The issue number is inserted if the model has
been driven by the Diesel Car test team.
LIST PRICE
This is the total cost of the vehicle, including
VAT, delivery charges and the first year vehicle
excise duty, if applicable. Any Government
subsidies, like the plug-in car grant, have
already been deducted within our tables.
TRADE-IN VALUE
The value is based upon the car being traded
into a car dealer after three years and 36,000
miles and the condition of the car is excellent.
COMBINED MPG
This is the official fuel economy figure released
by the car manufacturer. This figure is achieved
in optimum conditions and therefore it is rare
that an owner will be able to actually attain this
figure. If the vehicle is electric, the figure in
brackets is the maximum range in miles quoted
by the manufacturer, again under optimum
conditions.

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5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

19170
20420
22170
21720
23470
25220
25630
27380

9202
9802
10642
9991
10796
11601
11790
12047

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-A

18 115
18 115
18 115
23 130
24 130
24 130
24 136
23 136

11.3
11.3
11.3
8.8
8.8
8.8
7.8
7.8

70.6
70.6
70.6
67.3
67.3
67.3
64.2
64.2

104
104
104
110
110
110
116
116

1598 103/4000
1598 103/4000
1598 103/4000
1956 148/3750
1956 148/3750
1956 148/3750
1956 172/3750
1956 172/3750

-

236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
258/1750
258/1750

-

1310 1300
1310 1300
1310 1300
1320 1300
1320 1300
1320 1300
1335 1300
1335 1300

A1

8195
9188
10066
10022
10900
10535
11575
8213
9170
10786
9974
11651
10468
12351

5-M
5-M
6-M
5-M
6-M
5-M
6-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
5-M
6-M
5-M
6-M

14 118
14 118
21 135
15 118
21 135
16 118
21 135
14 118
14 118
21 135
15 118
21 135
16 118
22 135

10.5
10.5
8.2
10.5
8.2
10.5
8.2
10.7
10.7
8.3
10.7
8.3
10.7
8.3

74.3
74.3
68.9
74.3
68.9
74.3
68.9
74.3
74.3
68.9
74.3
68.9
74.3
68.9

99
99
108
99
108
99
108
99
99
108
99
108
99
108

1598 104/4400
1598 104/4400
1968 141/4200
1598 104/4400
1968 141/4200
1598 104/4400
1968 141/4200
1598 104/4400
1598 104/4400
1968 141/4200
1598 104/4400
1968 141/4200
1598 104/4400
1968 141/4200

20825
22305
22175
23665
21575
23055
22925
24405
22225
23705
23575
25055
24845
27755
24375
25855
25725
27205
26995
29905
21445
22925
22795
24275
22195
23675
23545
25025
22845
24325
24195
25675
25465
28375
24995
26475
26345
27825
27615
30525
29950
23395
24875
24745
26225
26015
28925
25545
27025
26895
28375
28165
31075
26185
27535
29015
27585
28935
30415
30205
33115
29735
31085
32565
32355
35265

10829
11599
11088
11833
11219
11989
11463
12203
11557
12327
11788
12528
12423
13878
12675
13445
12863
13603
13498
14953
11151
11921
11853
12623
11541
12311
12243
13013
11879
12649
12581
13351
13242
14755
12997
13767
13699
14469
14360
15873
tba
12633
13433
13362
14162
14048
15620
13794
14594
14523
15323
15209
16781
14140
14869
15668
14896
15625
16424
16311
17882
16057
16786
17585
17472
19043

6-M 15 124
7-A 15 124
6-M 21 135
6-A 21 135
6-M tba 124
7-A tba 124
6-M tba 135
6-A tba 135
6-M 15 124
7-A 15 124
6-M 21 135
6-A 21 135
6-M 27 145
6-A 26 143
6-M 16 124
7-A 16 124
6-M 21 135
6-A 21 135
6-M 28 145
6-A 26 143
6-M 15 124
7-A 15 124
6-M 21 135
6-M 21 135
6-M tba 124
7-A tba 124
6-M tba 135
6-M tba 135
6-M 15 124
7-A 15 124
6-M 21 135
6-M 21 135
6-M 27 145
6-A 26 143
6-M 16 124
7-A 16 124
6-M 21 135
6-M 21 135
6-M 28 145
6-A 26 143
6-A 29 138
6-M 15 126
7-A 15 126
6-M 21 139
6-A 21 139
6-M tba 150
6-A tba 147
6-M 16 126
7-A 16 126
6-M 21 139
6-A 21 139
6-M tba 150
6-A tba 147
6-M 17 124
6-M 24 139
6-A 24 139
6-M 18 124
6-M 25 139
6-A 25 139
6-M tba 150
6-A tba 147
6-M 20 124
6-M 23 139
6-A 23 139
6-M tba 150
6-A tba 147

10.5 74.3 99
10.5 72.4 102
8.5 68.9 106
8.2 64.2 116
10.5 74.3 99
10.5 72.4 102
8.5 68.9 106
8.2 64.2 116
10.5 74.3 99
10.5 72.4 102
8.5 68.9 106
8.2 64.2 116
7.3 68.9 108
6.8 60.1 124
10.5 74.3 99
10.5 72.4 102
8.5 68.9 106
8.2 64.2 116
7.3 68.9 108
6.8 60.1 124
10.7 74.3 99
10.7 72.4 102
8.6 68.9 106
8.3 64.2 116
10.7 74.3 99
10.7 72.4 102
8.6 68.9 106
8.3 64.2 116
10.7 74.3 99
10.7 72.4 102
8.6 68.9 106
8.3 64.2 116
7.4 67.3 110
6.9 60.1 124
10.7 74.3 99
10.7 72.4 102
8.6 68.9 106
8.3 64.2 116
7.4 67.3 110
6.9 60.1 124
7.6 176.6 37
10.7 74.3 99
10.7 72.4 102
8.6 70.6 105
8.3 64.2 115
7.4 68.9 109
6.9 60.1 124
10.7 74.3 99
10.7 72.4 102
8.6 70.6 105
8.3 64.2 115
7.4 68.9 109
6.9 60.1 124
11.4 72.4 104
8.9 67.3 110
8.8 60.1 122
11.4 72.4 104
8.9 67.3 110
8.8 60.1 122
7.9 65.7 114
7.6 57.6 129
11.4 72.4 104
8.9 67.3 110
8.8 60.1 122
7.9 65.7 114
7.6 57.6 129

6-M
6-M
8-A
6-M

23 134
23 134
23 130
27 140

9.3
9.3
9.1
8.3

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

11592
12012
12665
12440

GEARBOX

27600
28600
30155
29620

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

4
4
4
4

LIST PRICE £

330

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

SE 2.0 TDIe
SE Technik 2.0 TDIe
SE Technik 2.0 TDI Auto
SE Technik 2.0 TDI ultra

TRADE-IN VALUE

Audi has refined its family car formula, resulting in space and style in buckets.

65.7
65.7
58.9
67.3

112
112
127
109

1598 108/3200 1598 108/3200 1968 148/3500 1968 148/3500 1598 108/3200 1598 108/3200 1968 148/3500 1968 148/3500 1598 108/3200 1598 108/3200 1968 148/3500 1968 148/3500 1968 181/3500 1968 181/3500 1598 108/3200 1598 108/3200 1968 148/3500 1968 148/3500 1968 181/3500 1968 181/3500 1598 108/3200 1598 108/3200 1968 148/3500 1968 148/3500 1598 108/3200 1598 108/3200 1968 148/3500 1968 148/3500 1598 108/3200 1598 108/3200 1968 148/3500 1968 148/3500 1968 181/3500 1968 181/3500 1598 108/3200 1598 108/3200 1968 148/3500 1968 148/3500 1968 181/3500 1968 181/3500 1395 148/5000 101
1598 108/3200 1598 108/3200 1968 148/3500 1968 148/3500 1968 181/3500 1968 181/3500 1598 108/3200 1598 108/3200 1968 148/3500 1968 148/3500 1968 181/3500 1968 181/3500 1598 108/3200 1968 148/3500 1968 148/3500 1598 108/3200 1968 148/3500 1968 148/3500 1968 181/3500 1968 181/3500 1598 108/3200 1968 148/3500 1968 148/3500 1968 181/3500 1968 181/3500 -

184/1500 - 1230 1500
184/1500 - 1250 1500
251/1750 - 1275 1600
251/1750 - 1295 1600
184/1500 - 1230 1500
184/1500 - 1250 1500
251/1750 - 1275 1600
251/1750 - 1295 1600
184/1500 - 1230 1500
184/1500 - 1250 1500
251/1750 - 1275 1600
251/1750 - 1295 1600
280/1750 - 1290 1600
280/1750 - 1395 1800
184/1500 - 1230 1500
184/1500 - 1250 1500
251/1750 - 1275 1600
251/1750 - 1295 1600
280/1750 - 1290 1600
280/1750 - 1395 1800
184/1500 - 1260 1500
184/1500 - 1280 1500
251/1750 - 1305 1600
251/1750 - 1320 1600
184/1500 - 1260 1500
184/1500 - 1280 1500
251/1750 - 1305 1600
251/1750 - 1320 1600
184/1500 - 1260 1500
184/1500 - 1280 1500
251/1750 - 1305 1600
251/1750 - 1320 1600
280/1750 - 1320 1600
280/1750 - 1425 1800
184/1500 - 1260 1500
184/1500 - 1280 1500
251/1750 - 1305 1600
251/1750 - 1320 1600
280/1750 - 1320 1600
280/1750 - 1425 1800
184/1600 243 1540
0
184/1500 - 1270 1500
184/1500 - 1290 1500
251/1750 - 1315 1600
251/1750 - 1320 1600
280/1750 - 1320 1600
280/1750 - 1430 1800
184/1500 - 1270 1500
184/1500 - 1290 1500
251/1750 - 1315 1600
251/1750 - 1320 1600
280/1750 - 1320 1600
280/1750 - 1430 1800
184/1500 - 1420 1500
251/1750 - 1460 1600
251/1750 - 1480 1600
184/1500 - 1420 1500
251/1750 - 1460 1600
251/1750 - 1480 1600
280/1750 - 1470 1600
280/1750 - 1590 1800
184/1500 - 1420 1500
251/1750 - 1460 1600
251/1750 - 1480 1600
280/1750 - 1470 1600
280/1750 - 1590 1800
Rating 

1968 134/4200
1968 134/4200
1968 148/4200
1968 161/3000

-

236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
295/1750

-

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

1140 1200
1140 1200
1190 1200
1140 1200
1190 1200
1140 1200
1190 1200
1165 1200
1165 1200
1215 1200
1165 1200
1215 1200
1165 1200
1215 1200

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

321
321
305
313
332
-

184/1500 184/1500 236/1750 184/1500 236/1750 184/1500 236/1750 184/1500 184/1500 236/1750 184/1500 236/1750 184/1500 236/1750 Rating 

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

Edgier looks and upgraded cabin with better kit, plus a more involving drive than before.

SE 1.6 TDI
SE 1.6 TDI Auto
SE 2.0 TDI
SE 2.0 TDI Auto
SE Technik 1.6 TDI
SE Technik 1.6 TDI Auto
SE Technik 2.0 TDI
SE Technik 2.0 TDI Auto
Sport 1.6 TDI
Sport 1.6 TDI Auto
Sport 2.0 TDI
Sport 2.0 TDI Auto
Sport 2.0 TDI
Sport 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line 1.6 TDI
S line 1.6 TDI Auto
S line 2.0 TDI
S line 2.0 TDI Auto
S line 2.0 TDI
S line 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
Sportback SE 1.6 TDI
Sportback SE 1.6 TDI Auto
Sportback SE 2.0 TDI
Sportback SE 2.0 TDI Auto
Sportback SE Technik 1.6 TDI
Sportback SE Technik 1.6 TDI Auto
Sportback SE Technik 2.0 TDI
Sportback SE Technik 2.0 TDI Auto
Sportback Sport 1.6 TDI
Sportback Sport 1.6 TDI Auto
Sportback Sport 2.0 TDI
Sportback Sport 2.0 TDI Auto
Sportback Sport 2.0 TDI
Sportback Sport 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
Sportback S line 1.6 TDI
Sportback S line 1.6 TDI Auto
Sportback S line 2.0 TDI
Sportback S line 2.0 TDI Auto
Sportback S line 2.0 TDI
Sportback S line 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
Sportback e-tron 1.4 TFSI Auto
Saloon Sport 1.6 TDI
Saloon Sport 1.6 TDI Auto
Saloon Sport 2.0 TDI
Saloon Sport 2.0 TDI Auto
Saloon Sport 2.0 TDI
Saloon Sport 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
Saloon S line 1.6 TDI
Saloon S line 1.6 TDI Auto
Saloon S line 2.0 TDI
Saloon S line 2.0 TDI Auto
Saloon S line 2.0 TDI
Saloon S line 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
Cabriolet SE 1.6 TDI
Cabriolet SE 2.0 TDI
Cabriolet SE 2.0 TDI Auto
Cabriolet Sport 1.6 TDI
Cabriolet Sport 2.0 TDI
Cabriolet Sport 2.0 TDI Auto
Cabriolet Sport 2.0 TDI
Cabriolet Sport 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
Cabriolet S line 1.6 TDI
Cabriolet S line 2.0 TDI
Cabriolet S line 2.0 TDI Auto
Cabriolet S line 2.0 TDI
Cabriolet S line 2.0 TDI quattro Auto

-

1475 1300
1475 1300
1515 1700
1540 1300

A5

Coupé SE 2.0 TDI ultra
Coupé SE 2.0 TDI
Coupé SE 2.0 TDI Auto
Coupé SE 2.0 TDI quattro
Coupé SE 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
Coupé S line 2.0 TDI
Coupé S line 2.0 TDI Auto
Coupé S line 2.0 TDI quattro
Coupé S line 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
Coupé S line 3.0 TDI Auto
Coupé S line 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
300
Coupé Black Edition Plus 2.0 TDI
Coupé Black Edition Plus 2.0 TDI Auto
Coupé Black Edition Plus 2.0 TDI quattro Coupé Black Edition Plus 2.0 TDI quattro Auto Coupé Black Edition Plus 3.0 TDI Auto
Coupé Black Edition Plus 3.0 TDI quattro Auto Sportback 2.0 TDI ultra
Sportback 2.0 TDI Auto
Sportback 2.0 TDI
Sportback 2.0 TDI Auto
Sportback SE 2.0 TDI ultra
Sportback SE 2.0 TDI Auto
Sportback SE 2.0 TDI
Sportback SE 2.0 TDI Auto
Sportback SE 2.0 TDI quattro
Sportback SE 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
Sportback SE Technik 2.0 TDI ultra
Sportback SE Technik 2.0 TDI Auto
Sportback SE Technik 2.0 TDI
314
Sportback SE Technik 2.0 TDI Auto
Sportback SE Technik 2.0 TDI quattro
Sportback SE Technik 2.0 TDI quattro Auto Sportback S line 2.0 TDI ultra
Sportback S line 2.0 TDI Auto
Sportback S line 2.0 TDI
Sportback S line 2.0 TDI Auto
Sportback S line 2.0 TDI quattro
Sportback S line 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
Sportback S line 3.0 TDI Auto
Sportback S line 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
Sportback Black Edition Plus 2.0 TDI Auto Sportback Black Edition Plus 2.0 TDI
Sportback Black Edition Plus 2.0 TDI Auto Sportback Black Edition Plus 2.0 TDI quattro Sportback Black Edition Plus 2.0 TDI quattro Auto Sportback Black Edition Plus 3.0 TDI Auto Sportback Black Edition Plus 3.0 TDI quattro Auto Cabriolet SE 2.0 TDI
Cabriolet SE 2.0 TDI
Cabriolet SE 2.0 TDI Auto
Cabriolet S line 2.0 TDI
Cabriolet S line 2.0 TDI
Cabriolet S line 2.0 TDI Auto
Cabriolet S line 3.0 TDI Auto
Cabriolet S line 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
Cabriolet S line Special Edition Plus 2.0 TDI Cabriolet S line Special Edition Plus 2.0 TDI Cabriolet S line Special Edition Plus 2.0 TDI Auto Cabriolet S line Special Edition Plus 3.0 TDI Auto CabrioletSlineSpecialEditionPlus3.0TDIquattroAuto -

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

31470
31470
32950
33125
34605
34060
35540
35715
37195
37660
41185
35560
37215
37040
38695
39160
42685
28545
30100
29050
30530
30315
31870
30820
32300
32475
33955
31665
33220
32170
33650
33825
35305
33305
34860
33810
35290
35465
36945
37410
40935
36360
35310
36790
36965
38445
38910
42435
34145
34575
36185
37395
37825
39435
41555
44985
38895
39325
40935
43055
46485

15735
15735
16475
16563
17303
17030
17770
17858
18598
18830
20593
17780
18608
18520
19348
19580
21343
15985
16856
16268
17097
16976
17847
17259
18088
18186
19015
17732
18603
18015
18844
18942
19771
18651
19522
18934
19762
19860
20689
17957
18830
20362
19774
20602
20700
21529
18677
19520
17073
17288
18093
18698
18913
19718
19946
21593
19448
19663
20468
20666
22313

6-M 28 140
6-M 28 143
8-A 28 140
6-M 28 142
7-A 28 140
6-M 29 143
8-A 29 140
6-M 28 142
7-A 28 140
8-A 30 146
7-A 35 155
6-M tba 143
8-A tba 140
6-M tba 142
7-A tba 140
8-A tba 146
7-A tba 155
6-M tba 132
8-A 23 127
6-M 27 142
8-A 27 140
6-M tba 132
8-A 23 127
6-M 27 142
8-A 27 140
6-M 27 139
7-A 27 138
6-M tba 132
8-A 23 127
6-M 28 142
8-A 28 140
6-M 27 139
7-A 27 138
6-M tba 132
8-A 24 127
6-M 28 142
8-A 28 140
6-M 28 139
7-A 28 138
8-A 30 146
7-A 34 155
8-A tba 127
6-M tba 142
8-A tba 140
6-M tba 139
7-A tba 138
8-A tba 146
7-A tba 155
6-M 27 130
6-M 30 138
8-A 30 137
6-M 27 130
6-M 30 138
8-A 30 137
8-A 33 143
7-A 39 155
6-M 27 130
6-M 30 138
8-A 30 137
8-A 34 143
7-A 40 155

8.3
8.2
7.8
7.8
7.8
8.2
7.8
7.8
7.8
7.1
5.8
8.2
7.8
7.8
7.8
7.1
5.8
9.5
9.4
8.5
7.9
9.5
9.4
8.5
7.9
8.2
7.9
9.5
9.4
8.5
7.9
8.2
7.9
9.5
9.4
8.5
7.9
8.2
7.9
7.1
5.9
9.4
8.5
7.9
8.2
7.9
7.1
5.9
10.2
8.8
8.3
10.2
8.8
8.3
7.6
6.3
10.2
8.8
8.3
7.6
6.3

67.3
61.4
60.1
55.4
53.3
61.4
60.1
55.4
53.3
57.6
49.6
61.4
60.1
55.4
53.3
57.6
49.6
67.3
58.9
61.4
58.9
67.3
58.9
61.4
58.9
55.4
53.3
67.3
58.9
61.4
58.9
55.4
53.3
67.3
58.9
61.4
58.9
55.4
53.3
57.6
49.6
58.9
61.4
58.9
55.4
53.3
57.6
49.6
60.1
57.6
56.5
60.1
57.6
56.5
54.3
47.9
60.1
57.6
56.5
54.3
47.9

109
120
123
134
139
120
123
134
139
129
149
120
123
134
139
129
149
109
127
120
127
109
127
120
127
134
139
109
127
120
127
134
139
109
127
120
127
134
139
129
149
127
120
127
134
139
129
149
124
127
132
124
127
132
138
154
124
127
132
138
154

1968 161/3000
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
2967 201/3500
2967 242/4000
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
2967 201/3500
2967 242/4000
1968 134/4200
1968 148/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 134/4200
1968 148/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 134/4200
1968 148/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 134/4200
1968 148/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
2967 201/3500
2967 242/4000
1968 148/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
2967 201/3500
2967 242/4000
1968 148/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 148/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
2967 201/3500
2967 242/4000
1968 148/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
2967 201/3500
2967 242/4000

-

Impressively refined, with a roomy cabin, and available with clean and frugal, yet powerful engines.
SE 2.0 TDI ultra
SE 2.0 TDI ultra Auto
SE 3.0 TDI Auto

295/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
295/1250
369/1400
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
295/1250
369/1400
236/1500
236/1750
280/1750
280/1750
236/1500
236/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
236/1500
236/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
236/1500
236/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
295/1250
369/1400
236/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
295/1250
369/1400
236/1750
280/1750
280/1750
236/1750
280/1750
280/1750
295/1250
369/1400
236/1750
280/1750
280/1750
295/1250
369/1400

-

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

1530 1300
1470 1600
1495 1700
1535 1600
1575 1700
1470 1600
1495 1700
1535 1600
1575 1700
1565 1700
1640 1900
1470 1600
1495 1700
1535 1600
1575 1700
1565 1700
1640 1900
1580 1300
1540 1700
1515 1600
1540 1700
1580 1300
1540 1700
1515 1600
1540 1700
1585 1600
1625 1600
1580 1300
1540 1700
1515 1600
1540 1700
1585 1600
1625 1600
1580 1300
1540 1700
1515 1600
1540 1700
1585 1600
1625 1600
1620 1700
1695 1900
1540 1700
1515 1600
1540 1700
1585 1600
1625 1600
1620 1700
1695 1900
1655 1600
1655 1600
1680 1700
1655 1600
1655 1600
1680 1700
1760 1900
1845 1900
1655 1600
1655 1600
1680 1700
1760 1900
1845 1900

- 4 31955 15338 6-M tba 144 8.4 65.7 113 1968 187/3800 - 295/1750 - 1625 1800
- 4 33485 16073 7-A tba 144 8.2 67.3 109 1968 187/3800 - 295/1750 - 1660 1800
- 4 38095 16000 7-A tba 152 7.1 60.1 122 2967 215/4000 - 295/1250 - 1695 2000

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ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

GEARBOX

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

Good looking, refined and accomplished with a range of frugal powerplants and bodystyles to suit all tastes.

POWER

15175
17015
18640
18560
20185
19510
21435
15795
17635
19260
19180
20805
20130
22055

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

A3

280
301
-

ENGINE CC

LONG
TERM

TEST

A4

Rating 

Audi attempts to woo MINI buyers, with a more spacious rival that is good to drive, frugal and refined.

SE 1.6 TDI
Sport 1.6 TDI
Sport 2.0 TDI
S line 1.6 TDI
S line 2.0 TDI
S line Style Edition 1.6 TDI
Black Edition 2.0 TDI
Sportback SE 1.6 TDI
Sportback Sport 1.6 TDI
Sportback Sport 2.0 TDI
Sportback S line 1.6 TDI
Sportback S line 2.0 TDI
Sportback S line Style Edition 1.6 TDI
Sportback Black Edition 2.0 TDI

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

LONG
TERM

TEST

UK dealers: 116 Warranty: 3 years/60,000 miles Servicing: Variable schedule

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

AUDI

-

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

1.6 JTDM-2 Progression
1.6 JTDM-2 Distinctive
1.6 JTDM-2 Exclusive
2.0 JTDM-2 Distinctive
2.0 JTDM-2 Exclusive
2.0 JTDM-2 QV Line
2.0 JTDM-2 Exclusive TCT
2.0 JTDM-2 QV Line TCT

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

Stylish alternative, with enough gusto and a smattering of class to compete in the medium car sector.

107/2000 - 1130 500
107/2000 - 1130 500
107/2000 - 1130 500
148/1500 - 1150 1000
148/1500 - 1150 1000
236/1750 - 1205 1000
236/1750 - 1205 1000
Rating  

280/1750 - 1480 1600
280/1750 - 1520 1700
280/1750 - 1565 1600
280/1750 - 1595 1700
236/1750 - 1480 1600
236/1750 - 1515 1700
295/1750 - 1540 1300
280/1750 - 1480 1600
280/1750 - 1520 1700
280/1750 - 1565 1600
280/1750 - 1595 1700
369/1400 - 1680 1900
236/1750 - 1480 1600
236/1750 - 1515 1700
280/1750 - 1480 1600
280/1750 - 1520 1700
280/1750 - 1565 1600
280/1750 - 1595 1700
369/1400 - 1680 1900
236/1750 - 1535 1300
236/1750 - 1535 1300
236/1750 - 1575 1700
295/1750 - 1600 1300
280/1750 - 1535 1600
280/1750 - 1575 1700
280/1750 - 1605 1600
280/1750 - 1640 1700
236/1750 - 1535 1600
236/1750 - 1575 1700
295/1750 - 1600 1300
280/1750 - 1535 1600
280/1750 - 1575 1700
280/1750 - 1605 1600
280/1750 - 1640 1700
369/1400 - 1725 1900
236/1750 - 1535 1600
236/1750 - 1575 1700
280/1750 - 1535 1600
280/1750 - 1575 1700
280/1750 - 1605 1600
280/1750 - 1640 1700
369/1400 - 1725 1900
280/1750 - 1630 1700
280/1750 - 1670 1900
369/1400 - 1750 1900
280/1750 - 1630 1700
280/1750 - 1670 1900
369/1400 - 1750 1900
Rating 

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

-

-

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

875 103/5500
875 103/5500
875 103/5500
1248 83/3500
1248 83/3500
1598 118/3750
1598 118/3750

ENGINE CC

99
99
99
90
90
112
112

120
127
134
139
119
127
109
120
127
134
139
149
119
127
120
127
134
139
149
116
116
129
114
126
129
139
144
124
129
114
126
129
139
144
154
124
129
126
129
139
144
154
159
156
161
159
156
161

ENGINE CC

67.2
67.2
67.2
80.7
80.7
65.7
65.7

1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 148/4200
1968 148/4200
1968 161/3000
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
2967 242/4000
1968 148/4200
1968 148/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
2967 242/4000
1968 134/4200
1968 134/4200
1968 148/4200
1968 161/3000
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 148/4200
1968 148/4200
1968 161/3000
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
2967 242/4000
1968 148/4200
1968 148/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
2967 242/4000
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
2967 242/4000
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
2967 242/4000

61.4
58.9
55.4
53.3
62.8
58.9
67.3
61.4
58.9
55.4
53.3
49.6
62.8
58.9
61.4
58.9
55.4
53.3
49.6
64.2
64.2
57.6
64.2
58.9
57.6
53.3
51.4
60.1
57.6
64.2
58.9
57.6
53.3
51.4
47.9
60.1
57.6
58.9
57.6
53.3
51.4
47.9
48.7
47.1
45.6
48.7
47.1
45.6

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

11.4
11.4
11.4
12.9
12.9
9.9
9.9

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

13 114
13 114
13 114
11 108
11 108
19 123
24 123

8.2
7.9
7.8
7.9
9.2
9.1
8.3
8.2
7.9
7.8
7.9
5.9
9.2
9.1
8.2
7.9
7.8
7.9
5.9
9.6
9.6
9.5
8.6
8.4
8.1
7.9
8.0
9.5
9.5
8.6
8.4
8.1
7.9
8.0
6.1
9.5
9.5
8.4
8.1
7.9
8.0
6.1
8.2
8.1
6.2
8.2
8.1
6.2

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

6-M
6-M
6-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
6-M

GEARBOX

6543
7071
7401
6783
7328
7841
8171

6-M 27 143
8-A 27 138
6-M 27 142
7-A 27 140
6-M 23 134
8-A 23 130
6-M tba 140
6-M 27 143
8-A 27 138
6-M 27 142
7-A 27 140
7-A 33 155
6-M tba 134
8-A tba 130
6-M tba 143
8-A tba 138
6-M tba 142
7-A tba 140
7-A tba 155
6-M 23 129
6-M 23 129
8-A 23 124
6-M 27 134
6-M 27 138
8-A 27 131
6-M 27 138
7-A 27 135
6-M 23 129
8-A 23 124
6-M tba 134
6-M 27 138
8-A 27 131
6-M 27 138
7-A 27 135
7-A 33 155
6-M tba 129
8-A tba 124
6-M tba 138
8-A tba 131
6-M tba 138
7-A tba 135
7-A tba 155
6-M 27 134
7-A 27 130
7-A 33 149
6-M tba 134
7-A tba 130
7-A tba 149

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

14870
16070
16820
15415
16655
17820
18570

12440
13062
13096
13717
12697
13318
13094
13094
13715
13749
14370
15286
13327
13948
13724
14345
14379
15000
15886
12138
12558
13211
12986
12986
13608
13642
14270
13243
13864
13640
13640
14261
14295
14923
15820
13873
14494
14270
14891
14925
15553
16420
15033
15714
16784
16160
16841
17862

LIST PRICE £

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

29620
31100
31180
32660
30230
31710
31175
31175
32655
32735
34215
38215
31730
33210
32675
34155
34235
35715
39715
28900
29900
31455
30920
30920
32400
32480
33975
31530
33010
32475
32475
33955
34035
35530
39550
33030
34510
33975
35455
35535
37030
41050
32680
34160
38145
35130
36610
40595

TRADE-IN VALUE

Giulietta

296
-

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

0.9 TB TwinAir Sprint
0.9 TB TwinAir Distinctive
0.9 TB TwinAir QV Line
1.3 JTDM-2 Sprint
1.3 JTDM-2 Distinctive
1.6 JTDM-2 Distinctive
1.6 JTDM-2 QV Line

300
-

LIST PRICE £

Rating 

Beating MINI price-wise for kit, the pocket Alfa’s a hoot to drive and offers great road presence.

SE Technik 2.0 TDI
SE Technik 2.0 TDI Auto
SE Technik 2.0 TDI quattro
SE Technik 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line 2.0 TDI
S line 2.0 TDI Auto
S line 2.0 TDI ultra
S line 2.0 TDI
S line 2.0 TDI Auto
S line 2.0 TDI quattro
S line 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
Black Edition Plus 2.0 TDI
Black Edition Plus 2.0 TDI Auto
Black Edition Plus 2.0 TDI
Black Edition Plus 2.0 TDI Auto
Black Edition Plus 2.0 TDI quattro
Black Edition Plus 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
Black Edition Plus 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
Avant SE 2.0 TDIe
Avant SE Technik 2.0 TDIe
Avant SE Technik 2.0 TDI Auto
Avant SE Technik 2.0 TDI ultra
Avant SE Technik 2.0 TDI
Avant SE Technik 2.0 TDI Auto
Avant SE Technik 2.0 TDI quattro
Avant SE Technik 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
Avant S line 2.0 TDI
Avant S line 2.0 TDI Auto
Avant S line 2.0 TDI ultra
Avant S line 2.0 TDI
Avant S line 2.0 TDI Auto
Avant S line 2.0 TDI quattro
Avant S line 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
Avant S line 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
Avant Black Edition Plus 2.0 TDI
Avant Black Edition Plus 2.0 TDI Auto
Avant Black Edition Plus 2.0 TDI
Avant Black Edition Plus 2.0 TDI Auto
Avant Black Edition Plus 2.0 TDI quattro
Avant Black Edition Plus 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
Avant Black Edition Plus 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
allroad 2.0 TDI quattro
allroad 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
allroad 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
allroad Sport 2.0 TDI quattro
allroad Sport 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
allroad Sport 3.0 TDI quattro Auto

TRADE-IN VALUE

UK dealers: 60 Warranty: 3 years/Unlimited mileage Servicing: 21,000miles (TwinAir 18,000miles)

MiTo

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE CC

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

GEARBOX

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

LIST PRICE £

TRADE-IN VALUE

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

ALFA ROMEO

111

8/12/14 20:25:13

7.3
6.8
5.7
7.3
6.8
5.7
5.2
6.8
5.7
5.2

60.1
54.3
54.3
60.1
54.3
54.3
46.3
54.3
54.3
46.3

122
136
136
122
136
136
162
136
136
162

2967 215/4000
2967 215/3250
2967 268/3500
2967 215/4000
2967 215/3250
2967 268/3500
2967 316/3900
2967 215/3250
2967 268/3500
2967 316/3900

-

295/1250 - 1755 2000
369/1250 - 1825 2000
428/1500 - 1830 2000
295/1250 - 1755 2000
369/1250 - 1825 2000
428/1500 - 1830 2000
479/1400 - 1895 2100
369/1250 - 1825 2000
428/1500 - 1830 2000
479/1400 - 1895 2100
Rating 

Now even more refined, with exquisite attention to detail, great driving manners and exceptionally high comfort levels.
59580
62185
72790
65785
76390
64280
63545
66150
76755
69750
80355
68245

25024
26118
29116
27630
30556
24426
26689
27783
30702
29295
32142
25933

8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A

46 155
46 155
50 155
46 155
50 155
42 146
46 155
46 155
50 155
47 155
50 155
43 142

5.9
5.9
4.7
5.9
4.7
7.7
6.1
6.1
4.9
6.1
4.9
7.9

47.9
47.9
38.2
47.9
38.2
45.6
47.1
47.1
37.7
47.1
37.7
44.8

155
155
194
155
194
144
158
158
197
158
197
146

2967 255/4000
2967 255/4000
4134 380/3750
2967 255/4000
4134 380/3750
1984 242/4200
2967 255/4000
2967 255/4000
4134 380/3750
2967 255/4000
4134 380/3750
1984 242/4200

54
54

Even more sensational than before. It’s frugal, fast and technically a tour de force. It’s the best TT yet.

LONG
TERM

TEST

Sport 2.0 TDI ultra
S line 2.0 TDI ultra
Roadster Sport 2.0 TDI ultra
Roadster S line 2.0 TDI ultra

Q3

331
-

2
2
2
2

29770
32320
31955
34505

14885
16160
15978
17253

6-M tba 150
6-M tba 150
6-M tba 147
6-M tba 147

7.1
7.1
7.3
7.3

67.3
67.3
65.7
65.7

110
110
114
114

1968 181/3500
1968 181/3500
1968 181/3500
1968 181/3500

Audi’s baby SUV looks modest but has decent kit, superb refinement and quality to match.

SE 2.0 TDI
SE 2.0 TDI quattro
SE 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
SE 2.0 TDI
SE 2.0 TDI quattro
SE 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line 2.0 TDI
S line 2.0 TDI quattro
S line 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line 2.0 TDI
S line 2.0 TDI quattro
S line 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line Plus 2.0 TDI quattro
S line Plus 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line Plus 2.0 TDI quattro
S line Plus 2.0 TDI quattro Auto

Q5

301
296
-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

25600
27045
28560
26555
27985
29500
28350
29795
31310
29305
30735
32250
32145
33660
33085
34600

14336
14604
15422
14340
15112
15930
15876
16089
16907
15825
16597
17415
17358
18176
17866
18684

6-M
6-M
7-A
6-M
6-M
7-A
6-M
6-M
7-A
6-M
6-M
7-A
6-M
7-A
6-M
7-A

18 126
18 122
18 123
23 135
21 134
21 132
18 126
18 122
18 123
24 135
21 134
21 132
19 122
19 123
23 134
23 132

9.9
9.9
9.9
8.3
8.1
8.2
9.9
9.9
9.9
8.3
8.1
8.2
9.9
9.9
8.1
8.2

54.3
49.6
48.7
51.4
50.4
47.9
54.3
49.6
48.7
51.4
50.4
47.9
49.6
48.7
50.4
47.9

137
149
152
144
148
156
137
149
152
144
148
156
149
152
148
156

1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200

Now more comfortable and refined, with decent equipment levels. It’s not bad to drive either.

Q7

SE 2.0 TDI quattro
SE 2.0 TDI quattro
SE 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
SE 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line 2.0 TDI quattro
S line 2.0 TDI quattro
S line 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line Plus 2.0 TDI quattro
S line Plus 2.0 TDI quattro
S line Plus 2.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line Plus 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
SQ5 3.0 BiTDI quattro Auto

312

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

31635
32610
34160
38370
34035
35010
36560
40770
36535
37510
39060
43270
44715

17716
18914
19813
19952
19060
20306
21205
21200
20460
21756
22655
22500
23252

6-M
6-M
7-A
7-A
6-M
6-M
7-A
7-A
6-M
6-M
7-A
7-A
8-A

21 118
24 127
24 124
33 140
21 118
25 127
25 124
34 140
22 118
25 127
25 124
34 140
41 155

10.8
9.0
9.0
6.5
10.8
9.0
9.0
6.5
10.8
9.0
9.0
6.5
5.1

47.9
47.9
47.1
44.1
47.9
47.9
47.1
44.1
47.9
47.9
47.1
44.1
41.5

154
154
159
169
154
154
159
169
154
154
159
169
179

1968 148/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
2967 242/4000
1968 148/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
2967 242/4000
1968 148/4200
1968 175/4200
1968 175/4200
2967 242/4000
2967 309/3900

428/1750 - 1880 2200
428/1750 - 1880 2200
627/2000 - 2040 2300
428/1750 - 1880 2200
627/2000 - 2040 2300
258/1500 155 1870
0
428/1750 - 1935 2200
428/1750 - 1935 2200
627/2000 - 2095 2300
428/1750 - 1935 2200
627/2000 - 2095 2300
258/1500 155 1920
0
Rating 

-

280/1750 - 1265
280/1750 - 1265
280/1750 - 1360
280/1750 - 1360
Rating 

0
0
0
0

-

236/1750 - 1445 1800
236/1750 - 1535 1800
236/1750 - 1570 2000
280/1750 - 1490 2000
280/1750 - 1575 2000
280/1750 - 1585 2000
236/1750 - 1445 1800
236/1750 - 1535 1800
236/1750 - 1570 2000
280/1750 - 1490 2000
280/1750 - 1575 2000
280/1750 - 1585 2000
236/1750 - 1535 1800
236/1750 - 1570 2000
280/1750 - 1575 2000
280/1750 - 1585 2000
Rating 

-

236/1750 - 1755 1800
280/1750 - 1755 2000
280/1750 - 1820 2000
428/1400 - 1860 2400
236/1750 - 1755 1800
280/1750 - 1755 2000
280/1750 - 1820 2000
428/1400 - 1860 2400
236/1750 - 1755 1800
280/1750 - 1755 2000
280/1750 - 1820 2000
428/1400 - 1860 2400
479/1450 - 1920 2400
Rating 

-

332/1250
332/1250
406/1750
590/1750
332/1250
406/1750
590/1750
406/1750
590/1750
406/1750
590/1750

-

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

189
189
195
242
189
195
242
195
242
195
242

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

39.2
39.2
38.2
30.7
39.2
38.2
30.7
38.2
30.7
38.2
30.7

2967 201/3200
2967 201/3200
2967 242/3800
4134 335/4000
2967 201/3200
2967 242/3800
4134 335/4000
2967 242/3800
4134 335/4000
2967 242/3800
4134 335/4000
ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

9.1
9.1
7.8
6.4
9.1
7.8
6.4
7.8
6.4
7.8
6.4

CO2 G/KM

35 127
36 127
40 135
45 150
37 127
41 135
46 150
41 135
41 150
47 135
47 150

ENGINE CC

8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A

0-62MPH

19314
20044
21613
22648
22024
23683
24448
24373
25048
25063
25648

GEARBOX

43895
45555
46985
56620
50055
51485
61120
52985
62620
54485
64120

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

LIST PRICE £

POWER

112

-

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

SE 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line 4.2 TDI quattro Auto
S line Plus 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line Plus 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line Plus 4.2 TDI quattro Auto
S line Style Edition 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line Style Edition 4.2 TDI quattro Auto
S line Sport Edition 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line Sport Edition 4.2 TDI quattro Auto

TRADE-IN VALUE

It makes a huge statement, both in stature and image. There’s loads of space and it’s impressively refined.

2 Series

10870
11189
11749
10415
10415
11190
10915
11690
10915
11690
11638
12413
10988
11763
11488
12263
11488
12263
12210
12985
11713
12488
12210
12985
12213
12988
12710
13485
12935
13710
13433
14208
14438
15244
10768
11075
11615
11107
11835
10680
11455
11180
11955
11180
11955
11903
12678
11253
12028
11753
12528
11753
12528
12475
13250
11978
12753
12475
13250
12478
13253
12975
13750
13200
13975
13698
14473
12218
12698
13392
14713
15519

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE CC

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

GEARBOX

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
8-A

15 115
15 115
16 115
15 121
15 124
15 124
16 124
16 124
16 124
16 124
16 124
16 124
19 132
19 132
20 132
20 132
20 132
20 132
20 132
20 132
24 142
24 142
24 142
24 142
24 142
24 142
24 142
24 142
24 142
24 142
24 142
24 142
31 149
31 149
15 115
15 115
16 115
15 121
15 121
15 124
15 124
16 124
16 124
16 124
16 124
16 124
16 124
19 132
19 132
20 132
20 132
20 132
20 132
20 132
20 132
24 142
24 142
24 142
24 142
24 142
24 142
24 142
24 142
24 142
24 142
24 142
24 142
23 140
24 140
24 140
31 149
31 149

12.2
12.2
12.2
10.5
10.3
10.7
10.3
10.7
10.3
10.7
10.3
10.7
8.9
8.9
8.9
8.9
8.9
8.9
8.9
8.9
7.2
7.3
7.2
7.3
7.2
7.3
7.2
7.3
7.2
7.3
7.2
7.3
6.5
6.5
12.2
12.2
12.2
10.5
10.5
10.3
10.7
10.3
10.7
10.3
10.7
10.3
10.7
8.9
8.9
8.9
8.9
8.9
8.9
8.9
8.9
7.2
7.3
7.2
7.3
7.2
7.3
7.2
7.3
7.2
7.3
7.2
7.3
7.2
7.2
7.2
6.5
6.5

68.9
68.9
65.7
74.3
68.9
68.9
65.7
64.2
65.7
64.2
65.7
64.2
68.9
67.3
64.2
64.2
64.2
64.2
64.2
64.2
65.7
67.3
61.4
62.8
62.8
64.2
60.1
61.4
62.8
64.2
60.1
61.4
57.6
60.1
68.9
68.9
65.7
74.3
74.3
68.9
68.9
65.7
64.2
65.7
64.2
65.7
64.2
68.9
67.3
64.2
64.2
64.2
64.2
64.2
64.2
65.7
67.3
61.4
62.8
62.8
64.2
60.1
61.4
62.8
64.2
60.1
61.4
60.1
58.9
58.9
57.6
60.1

109
109
112
99
109
109
114
115
114
115
114
115
109
110
115
116
115
116
115
116
114
110
122
118
119
116
124
121
119
116
124
121
128
124
109
109
112
99
99
109
109
114
115
114
115
114
115
109
110
115
116
115
116
115
116
114
110
122
118
119
116
124
121
119
116
124
121
123
126
126
128
124

1598 94/4000
1598 94/4000
1598 94/4000
1598 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1598 94/4000
1598 94/4000
1598 94/4000
1598 114/4000
1598 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400

-

173/1500 - 1390
0
173/1500 - 1390
0
173/1500 - 1390
0
192/1750 - 1390
0
192/1750 - 1390 1200
192/1750 - 1420 1200
192/1750 - 1390 1200
192/1750 - 1420 1200
192/1750 - 1390 1200
192/1750 - 1420 1200
192/1750 - 1390 1200
192/1750 - 1420 1200
236/1750 - 1395 1200
236/1750 - 1420 1200
236/1750 - 1395 1200
236/1750 - 1420 1200
236/1750 - 1395 1200
236/1750 - 1420 1200
236/1750 - 1395 1200
236/1750 - 1420 1200
280/1750 - 1425 1200
280/1750 - 1445 1200
280/1750 - 1425 1200
280/1750 - 1445 1200
280/1750 - 1425 1200
280/1750 - 1445 1200
280/1750 - 1425 1200
280/1750 - 1445 1200
280/1750 - 1425 1200
280/1750 - 1445 1200
280/1750 - 1425 1200
280/1750 - 1445 1200
332/1500 - 1470 1200
332/1500 - 1485 1200
173/1500 - 1395
0
173/1500 - 1395
0
173/1500 - 1395
0
192/1750 - 1395
0
192/1750 - 1395
0
192/1750 - 1395 1200
192/1750 - 1425 1200
192/1750 - 1395 1200
192/1750 - 1425 1200
192/1750 - 1395 1200
192/1750 - 1425 1200
192/1750 - 1395 1200
192/1750 - 1425 1200
236/1750 - 1395 1200
236/1750 - 1425 1200
236/1750 - 1395 1200
236/1750 - 1425 1200
236/1750 - 1395 1200
236/1750 - 1425 1200
236/1750 - 1395 1200
236/1750 - 1425 1200
280/1750 - 1430 1200
280/1750 - 1450 1200
280/1750 - 1430 1200
280/1750 - 1450 1200
280/1750 - 1430 1200
280/1750 - 1450 1200
280/1750 - 1430 1200
280/1750 - 1450 1200
280/1750 - 1430 1200
280/1750 - 1450 1200
280/1750 - 1430 1200
280/1750 - 1450 1200
280/1750 - 1500 1200
280/1750 - 1500 1200
280/1750 - 1500 1200
332/1500 - 1465 1200
332/1500 - 1480 1200
Rating 

The 2 Series becomes a family, including coupé and MPV. Fantastic to drive, if not the last word in practicality.
218d SE Coupé
218d SE Coupé Auto
218d Sport Coupé
218d Sport Coupé Auto
218d M Sport Coupé
218d M Sport Coupé Auto
220d SE Coupé
220d SE Coupé Auto
220d Sport Coupé
220d Sport Coupé Auto
220d M Sport Coupé
220d M Sport Coupé Auto
225d M Sport Coupé Auto
220d Sport Convertible
220d Sport Convertible Auto
220d Luxury Convertible
220d Luxury Convertible Auto
220d M Sport Convertible
220d M Sport Convertible Auto
216d SE Active Tourer
216d SE Active Tourer Auto
216d Sport Active Tourer
216d Sport Active Tourer Auto
216d Luxury Active Tourer
216d Luxury Active Tourer Auto
216d M Sport Active Tourer
216d M Sport Active Tourer Auto
218d SE Active Tourer
218d SE Active Tourer Auto
218d Sport Active Tourer
218d Sport Active Tourer Auto
218d Luxury Active Tourer
218d Luxury Active Tourer Auto
218d M Sport Active Tourer
218d M Sport Active Tourer Auto
220d Sport Active Tourer

2300 3200
2300 3200
2300 3200
2440 3200
2300 3200
2300 3200
2440 3200
2300 3200
2440 3200
2300 3200
2440 3200
POWER

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

New TT

324
-

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

SE 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
SE Executive 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
SE Executive 4.2 TDI quattro Auto
Sport Executive 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
Sport Executive 4.2 TDI quattro Auto
hybrid 2.0 TFSI Auto
L SE 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
L SE Executive 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
L SE Executive 4.2 TDI quattro Auto
L Sport Executive 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
L Sport Executive 4.2 TDI quattro Auto
L hybrid 2.0 TFSI Auto

19410
19980
20980
20830
20830
22380
21830
23380
21830
23380
23275
24825
21975
23525
22975
24525
22975
24525
24420
25970
23425
24975
24420
25970
24425
25975
25420
26970
25870
27420
26865
28415
27765
29315
19940
20510
21510
21360
22760
21360
22910
22360
23910
22360
23910
23805
25355
22505
24055
23505
25055
23505
25055
24950
26500
23955
25505
24950
26500
24955
26505
25950
27500
26400
27950
27395
28945
25455
26455
27900
28295
29845

322
329
-

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

24265
25815
25265
26815
26615
28165
25865
27415
26865
28415
28215
29765
32100
29965
31515
30965
32515
31315
32865
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
24205
25755
25455
27005
26205
27755
27205
28755
tba

12618
13424
13138
13944
13840
14646
12933
13708
13433
14208
14108
14883
16050
14983
15758
15483
16258
15658
16433
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

6-M 20 132
8-A 20 132
6-M 20 132
8-A 20 132
6-M 21 132
8-A 21 132
6-M tba 143
8-A tba 143
6-M tba 143
8-A tba 143
6-M tba 143
8-A tba 143
8-A 33 150
6-M tba 140
8-A tba 140
6-M tba 140
8-A tba 140
6-M tba 140
8-A tba 140
6-M tba tba
6-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
6-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
6-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
6-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
8-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
8-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
8-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
8-A tba tba
6-M tba tba

8.9
8.6
8.9
8.6
8.9
8.6
7.1
7.0
7.1
7.0
7.1
7.0
6.3
7.5
7.4
7.5
7.4
7.5
7.4
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

62.8
64.2
62.8
64.2
62.8
64.2
64.2
68.9
64.2
68.9
64.2
68.9
60.1
60.1
64.2
60.1
64.2
60.1
64.2
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
68.9
68.9
68.9
68.9
68.9
68.9
65.7
65.7
tba

119
117
119
117
119
117
115
107
115
107
115
107
124
124
116
124
116
124
116
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
109
109
109
109
109
109
114
114
tba

1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 188/tba
1995 188/tba
1995 188/tba
1995 188/tba
1995 188/tba
1995 188/tba
1995 215/4400
1995 188/tba
1995 188/tba
1995 188/tba
1995 188/tba
1995 188/tba
1995 188/tba
1496 tba
1496 tba
1496 tba
1496 tba
1496 tba
1496 tba
1496 tba
1496 tba
1995 148/4000
1995 148/4000
1995 148/4000
1995 148/4000
1995 148/4000
1995 148/4000
1995 148/4000
1995 148/4000
1995 188/tba

-

236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
295/tba
295/tba
295/tba
295/tba
295/tba
295/tba
332/1500
295/tba
295/tba
295/tba
295/tba
295/tba
295/tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
243/1750
243/1750
243/1750
243/1750
243/1750
243/1750
243/1750
243/1750
tba

-

1430 1200
1450 1200
1430 1200
1450 1200
1430 1200
1450 1200
tba tba
tba tba
tba tba
tba tba
tba tba
tba tba
1495 1200
tba tba
tba tba
tba tba
tba tba
tba tba
tba tba
tba tba
tba tba
tba tba
tba tba
tba tba
tba tba
tba tba
tba tba
1450 1300
1485 1300
1450 1300
1485 1300
1450 1300
1485 1300
1450 1300
1485 1300
tba tba
TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

37 149
41 149
43 155
38 149
41 149
43 155
45 155
42 149
44 155
45 155

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

7-A
7-A
7-A
7-A
7-A
7-A
8-A
7-A
7-A
8-A

305
304
295
302

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

114d ES
114d SE
114d Sport
116d EfficientDynamics
116d SE
116d SE Auto
116d Sport
116d Sport Auto
116d Urban
116d Urban Auto
116d M Sport
116d M Sport Auto
118d SE
118d SE Auto
118d Sport
118d Sport Auto
118d Urban
118d Urban Auto
118d M Sport
118d M Sport Auto
120d SE
120d SE Auto
120d BluePerformance SE
120d BluePerformance SE Auto
120d Sport
120d Sport Auto
120d BluePerformance Sport
120d BluePerformance Sport Auto
120d M Sport
120d M Sport Auto
120d BluePerformance M Sport
120d BluePerformance M Sport Auto
125d M Sport
125d M Sport Auto
114d ES
114d SE
114d Sport
116d EfficientDynamics
116d EfficientDynamics Business
116d SE
116d SE Auto
116d Sport
116d Sport Auto
116d Urban
116d Urban Auto
116d M Sport
116d M Sport Auto
118d SE
118d SE Auto
118d Sport
118d Sport Auto
118d Urban
118d Urban Auto
118d M Sport
118d M Sport Auto
120d SE
120d SE Auto
120d BluePerformance SE
120d BluePerformance SE Auto
120d Sport
120d Sport Auto
120d BluePerformance Sport
120d BluePerformance Sport Auto
120d M Sport
120d M Sport Auto
120d BluePerformance M Sport
120d BluePerformance M Sport Auto
120d xDrive SE
120d xDrive Sport
120d xDrive M Sport
125d M Sport
125d M Sport Auto

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

23855
23815
25108
25306
25213
26503
28288
26388
27678
29463

Rating 

A fresh formula for BMW’s starter of the range. There’s more space, extra equipment and economical engines.

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

45875
47630
50215
48665
50425
53005
56575
52775
55355
58925

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

1 Series

ENGINE CC

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

LIST PRICE £

UK dealers: 147 (i3 47) Warranty: 3 years/Unlimited mileage Servicing: 21,000miles

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

A8

-

TRADE-IN VALUE

BMW

Audi’s entry ticket to the Panamera party. It’s great to drive, exquisitely built and suitably luxurious.

SE Executive 3.0 TDI ultra Auto
SE Executive 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
SE Executive 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line 3.0 TDI ultra Auto
S line 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line 3.0 BiTDI quattro Auto
Black Edition 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
Black Edition 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
Black Edition 3.0 BiTDI quattro Auto

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

369/1250 - 1765 2000
428/1500 - 1770 2000
479/1400 - 1835 2100
295/1750 - 1625 1800
295/1750 - 1660 1800
295/1250 - 1695 2000
369/1250 - 1765 2000
428/1500 - 1770 2000
479/1400 - 1835 2100
295/1750 - 1625 1800
295/1750 - 1660 1800
295/1250 - 1695 2000
369/1250 - 1765 2000
428/1500 - 1770 2000
479/1400 - 1835 2100
295/1750 - 1690 1800
295/1750 - 1725 1800
295/1250 - 1760 2000
369/1250 - 1830 2000
428/1500 - 1835 2000
479/1400 - 1900 2100
295/1750 - 1690 1800
295/1750 - 1725 1800
295/1250 - 1760 2000
369/1250 - 1830 2000
428/1500 - 1835 2000
479/1400 - 1900 2100
295/1750 - 1690 1800
295/1750 - 1725 1800
295/1250 - 1760 2000
369/1250 - 1830 2000
428/1500 - 1835 2000
479/1400 - 1900 2100
369/1250 - 1890 2500
428/1500 - 1895 2500
479/1400 - 1955 2500
Rating 

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

-

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE CC

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

2967 215/3250
2967 268/3500
2967 316/3900
1968 187/3800
1968 187/3800
2967 215/4000
2967 215/3250
2967 268/3500
2967 316/3900
1968 187/3800
1968 187/3800
2967 215/4000
2967 215/3250
2967 268/3500
2967 316/3900
1968 187/3800
1968 187/3800
2967 215/4000
2967 215/3250
2967 268/3500
2967 316/3900
1968 187/3800
1968 187/3800
2967 215/4000
2967 215/3250
2967 268/3500
2967 316/3900
1968 187/3800
1968 187/3800
2967 215/4000
2967 215/3250
2967 268/3500
2967 316/3900
2967 215/3250
2967 268/3500
2967 316/3900

GEARBOX

133
133
159
114
110
122
133
133
159
119
116
127
138
138
164
118
114
125
138
138
164
119
115
125
138
138
164
124
121
130
144
144
169
149
149
172

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

55.4
55.4
47.1
64.2
67.3
60.1
55.4
55.4
47.1
62.8
64.2
57.6
54.3
54.3
45.6
62.8
64.2
58.9
53.3
53.3
45.6
61.4
64.2
58.9
53.3
53.3
45.6
60.1
61.4
56.5
52.3
52.3
44.1
50.4
50.4
43.5

LIST PRICE £

6.6
5.5
5.0
8.4
8.2
7.1
6.6
5.5
5.0
8.4
8.2
7.1
6.6
5.5
5.0
8.7
8.5
7.3
6.8
5.7
5.2
8.7
8.5
7.3
6.8
5.7
5.2
8.7
8.5
7.3
6.8
5.7
5.2
7.3
6.2
5.5

TRADE-IN VALUE

7-A tba 152
7-A tba 155
8-A tba 155
6-M tba 144
7-A tba 144
7-A tba 152
7-A tba 152
7-A tba 155
8-A tba 155
6-M tba 144
7-A tba 144
7-A tba 152
7-A tba 152
7-A tba 155
8-A tba 155
6-M tba 140
7-A tba 140
7-A tba 145
7-A tba 145
7-A tba 155
8-A tba 155
6-M tba 140
7-A tba 140
7-A tba 145
7-A tba 145
7-A tba 155
8-A tba 155
6-M tba 140
7-A tba 140
7-A tba 145
7-A tba 145
7-A tba 155
8-A tba 155
7-A tba 141
7-A tba 155
8-A tba 155

0-62MPH
COMBINED
COMBINEDMPG
MPG
(RANGE)
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

16739
17394
17528
16514
17249
17029
17768
18423
18459
17558
18293
17942
18682
19337
19285
16298
17033
16840
16742
18234
19250
17474
18209
17869
17722
19263
20230
18518
19253
18782
18598
20183
21144
21722
22471
24778

GEARBOX

39855
41415
46125
34405
35935
40545
42305
43865
48575
36580
38110
42720
44480
46040
50750
33955
35485
40095
41855
43415
48125
36405
37935
42545
44305
45865
50575
38580
40110
44720
46495
48055
52860
45255
46815
51620

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

LIST PRICE £

New A7

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

LONG
TERM

TEST

SE 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
SE 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
SE 3.0 BiTDI quattro Auto
S line 2.0 TDI ultra
S line 2.0 TDI ultra Auto
S line 3.0 TDI Auto
S line 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
S line 3.0 BiTDI quattro Auto
Black Edition 2.0 TDI ultra
Black Edition 2.0 TDI ultra Auto
Black Edition 3.0 TDI Auto
Black Edition 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
Black Edition 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
Black Edition 3.0 BiTDI quattro Auto
Avant SE 2.0 TDI ultra
Avant SE 2.0 TDI ultra Auto
Avant SE 3.0 TDI Auto
Avant SE 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
Avant SE 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
Avant SE 3.0 BiTDI quattro Auto
Avant S line 2.0 TDI ultra
Avant S line 2.0 TDI ultra Auto
Avant S line 3.0 TDI Auto
Avant S line 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
Avant S line 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
Avant S line 3.0 BiTDI quattro Auto
Avant Black Edition 2.0 TDI ultra
Avant Black Edition 2.0 TDI ultra Auto
Avant Black Edition 3.0 TDI Auto
Avant Black Edition 3.0 TDI quattro Auto Avant Black Edition 3.0 TDI quattro Auto Avant Black Edition 3.0 BiTDI quattro Auto allroad 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
allroad 3.0 TDI quattro Auto
allroad 3.0 BiTDI quattro Auto
-

TRADE-IN VALUE

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

New A6 (continued)

DieselCar

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112
112
133
133
133
133
133
133
133
133
134
127
134
127
134
127
135
135
135
135
135
135
142
142
142
142

-

280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
332/1500
332/1500
332/1500
332/1500
332/1500
332/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500

1570
0
1585
0
1650 1600
1660 1600
1650 1600
1660 1600
1650 1600
1660 1600
1650 1600
1660 1600
1615 1800
tba tba
1615 1800
tba tba
1615 1800
tba tba
1685 1800
1685 1800
1685 1800
1685 1800
1685 1800
1685 1800
1750 1800
1750 1800
1750 1800
1750 1800

WHAT DOES ABS MEAN?
It’s short for Anti-lock Braking System and was first demonstrated on
prototype cars back in the 1970s, with Ford’s Granada the first car to feature
the system as standard equipment back in 1985. It works using sensors
that prevent the wheels from locking up in heavy braking, allowing the driver
to retain control and continue to steer, hopefully around the object that is
blocking the way. It was also referred to as ALB by some car makers.
39920
40915
42320
42820
30575
32125
31575
33125
32575
34125
32825
34375
31675
33225
32675
34225
33675
35225
34055
35605
33605
35155
35605
37155
35855
37405
37005
39005
39255
38520
40520
40770
43420
43670

16766
17184
17774
17984
15288
16063
15788
16563
16288
17063
16413
17188
15838
16613
16338
17113
16838
17613
17028
17803
16130
16874
17090
17834
17210
17954
17762
18722
18842
18490
19450
19570
20842
20962

8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A

41 155
41 155
43 155
43 155
24 130
24 130
24 130
24 130
24 130
24 130
25 130
25 130
30 143
30 140
30 143
30 140
30 143
30 140
30 143
30 140
34 149
34 149
34 149
34 149
34 149
34 149
40 155
40 155
41 155
40 155
40 155
41 155
42 155
42 155

5.4
5.4
tba
tba
9.7
9.6
9.7
9.6
9.7
9.6
9.7
9.6
8.0
7.9
8.0
7.9
8.0
7.9
8.0
7.9
7.1
6.8
7.1
6.8
7.1
6.8
5.7
5.7
5.7
5.4
5.4
5.4
4.9
4.9

52.3
52.3
50.4
50.4
62.8
58.9
62.8
58.9
62.8
58.9
61.4
57.6
57.6
57.6
57.6
57.6
57.6
57.6
56.5
56.5
55.4
56.5
55.4
56.5
54.3
55.4
55.4
55.4
54.3
52.3
52.3
52.3
50.4
49.6

142
142
148
148
119
127
119
127
119
127
122
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
131
131
134
131
134
131
137
134
135
135
136
142
142
143
148
149

2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 308/4400
2993 308/4400
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 215/4000
1995 215/4000
1995 215/4000
1995 215/4000
1995 215/4000
1995 215/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 308/4300
2993 308/4300

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413/1500 - 1750 1800
413/1500 - 1750 1800
465/1500 - tba tba
465/1500 - tba tba
236/1750 - 1615 1600
236/1750 - 1635 1600
236/1750 - 1615 1600
236/1750 - 1635 1600
236/1750 - 1615 1600
236/1750 - 1635 1600
236/1750 - 1615 1600
236/1750 - 1635 1600
280/1750 - 1640 1600
280/1750 - 1650 1600
280/1750 - 1640 1600
280/1750 - 1650 1600
280/1750 - 1640 1600
280/1750 - 1650 1600
280/1750 - 1640 1600
280/1750 - 1650 1600
332/1500 - 1675 1800
332/1500 - 1690 1800
332/1500 - 1675 1800
332/1500 - 1690 1800
332/1500 - 1675 1800
332/1500 - 1690 1800
413/2000 - 1735 1800
413/2000 - 1735 1800
413/2000 - 1735 1800
413/2000 - 1805 1800
413/2000 - 1805 1800
413/2000 - 1805 1800
443/1300 - 1820 1800
443/1300 - 1820 1800
Rating 

29 149
29 144
30 149
30 144
30 149
30 144
30 149
30 144
29 147
29 142
29 147
29 142
29 147
29 142
29 147
29 142
34 153
34 153
34 153
34 153
34 153
34 153
34 153
34 153
40 155
40 155
40 155
40 155
41 155
41 155
30 146
30 142

7.5
7.3
7.5
7.3
7.5
7.3
7.5
7.3
7.5
7.3
7.5
7.3
7.5
7.3
7.5
7.3
6.7
6.5
6.7
6.5
6.7
6.5
6.7
6.5
5.5
5.5
5.2
5.2
4.7
4.7
8.2
8.2

60.1
61.4
60.1
61.4
60.1
61.4
58.9
60.1
58.9
60.1
58.9
60.1
58.9
60.1
57.6
57.6
56.5
60.1
56.5
60.1
56.5
60.1
55.4
57.6
57.6
56.5
54.3
52.3
52.3
50.4
55.4
58.9

124
121
124
121
124
121
127
124
126
124
126
124
126
124
129
128
131
124
131
124
131
124
135
128
129
132
137
141
143
146
133
127

1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 308/4400
2993 308/4400
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000

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280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
332/1500
332/1500
332/1500
332/1500
332/1500
332/1500
332/1500
332/1500
413/2000
413/2000
413/2000
413/2000
465/1500
465/1500
280/1750
280/1750

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ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
6-M
8-A

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

16533
17339
17313
18119
17833
18639
18093
18899
16648
17423
17398
18173
17898
18673
18148
18923
17365
18140
18115
18890
18615
19390
18865
19640
19808
20123
20623
20880
20491
20721
19807
20644

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

31795
33345
33295
34845
34295
35845
34795
36345
33295
34845
34795
36345
35795
37345
36295
37845
34730
36280
36230
37780
37230
38780
37730
39280
39615
40245
41245
41760
44545
45045
36680
38230

ENGINE CC

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

320
-

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

420d SE Coupé
420d SE Coupé Auto
420d Sport Coupé
420d Sport Coupé Auto
420d Luxury Coupé
420d Luxury Coupé Auto
420d M Sport Coupé
420d M Sport Coupé Auto
420d xDrive SE Coupé
420d xDrive SE Coupé Auto
420d xDrive Sport Coupé
420d xDrive Sport Coupé Auto
420d xDrive Luxury Coupé
420d xDrive Luxury Coupé Auto
420d xDrive M Sport Coupé
420d xDrive M Sport Coupé Auto
425d SE Coupé
425d SE Coupé Auto
425d Sport Coupé
425d Sport Coupé Auto
425d Luxury Coupé
425d Luxury Coupé Auto
425d M Sport Coupé
425d M Sport Coupé Auto
430d Luxury Coupé Auto
430d M Sport Coupé Auto
430d xDrive Luxury Coupé Auto
430d xDrive M Sport Coupé Auto
435d xDrive Luxury Coupé Auto
435d xDrive M Sport Coupé Auto
420d SE Convertible
420d SE Convertible Auto

GEARBOX

The new name for the 3 Series Coupé. It’s fantastic to drive, is roomy and well kitted out. It’ll be a sure fire hit.

1525 1600
1540 1600
1525 1600
1540 1600
1525 1600
1540 1600
1525 1600
1540 1600
1605 1600
1615 1600
1605 1600
1615 1600
1605 1600
1615 1600
1605 1600
1615 1600
1565 1800
1580 1800
1565 1800
1580 1800
1565 1800
1580 1800
1565 1800
1580 1800
1615 1800
1615 1800
1690 1800
1690 1800
1700 1800
1700 1800
1755 1600
1765 1600
TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

4 Series

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

330d xDrive M Sport Touring Auto
330d xDrive BluePerf. M Sport Touring Auto 335d xDrive Luxury Touring Auto
335d xDrive M Sport Touring Auto
318d SE GT
318d SE GT Auto
318d Sport GT
314
318d Sport GT Auto
318d Luxury GT
318d Luxury GT Auto
318d M Sport GT
318d M Sport GT Auto
320d SE GT
320d SE GT Auto
320d Sport GT
320d Sport GT Auto
320d Luxury GT
320d Luxury GT Auto
320d M Sport GT
320d M Sport GT Auto
325d SE GT
325d SE GT Auto
325d Luxury GT
325d Luxury GT Auto
325d M Sport GT
325d M Sport GT Auto
330d SE GT Auto
330d Luxury GT Auto
330d M Sport GT Auto
330d xDrive SE GT Auto
330d xDrive Luxury GT Auto
330d xDrive M Sport GT Auto
335d xDrive Luxury GT Auto
335d xDrive M Sport GT Auto
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TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

1995 161/4000
1995 161/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 215/4400
tba 215/4400
1995 215/4400
tba 215/4400
1995 215/4400
tba 215/4400
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000

65.7
65.7
55.4
55.4
55.4
55.4
55.4
55.4
55.4
55.4
55.4
58.9
55.4
58.9
55.4
58.9
55.4
55.4
55.4
55.4
55.4
55.4
52.3
52.3
52.3
52.3

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

8.3
8.2
7.8
7.7
7.8
7.7
7.8
7.7
7.8
7.7
6.9
tba
6.9
tba
6.9
tba
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.4
5.4
5.4
5.4

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

31 138
31 138
30 142
30 138
30 142
30 138
31 142
31 138
31 142
31 138
35 148
35 tba
36 148
36 tba
36 148
36 tba
38 155
38 155
38 155
38 155
38 155
38 155
40 155
40 155
41 155
41 155

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

ENGINE CC

6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

GEARBOX

14287
14969
14584
15297
15044
15757
15734
16447
15964
16677
14082
14764
15182
15864
15402
16084
14870
15288
15920
16338
16130
16548
15506
15924
16556
16974

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

32470
34020
31705
33255
32705
34255
34205
35755
34705
36255
32005
33555
34505
36055
35005
36555
35405
36400
37905
38900
38405
39400
36920
37915
39420
40415

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

1485 1600
1505 1600
1485 1600
1505 1600
1485 1600
1505 1600
1485 1600
1505 1600
1485 1600
1505 1600
1485 1600
1505 1600
1485 1600
1505 1600
1495 1600
1505 1600
1495 1600
1505 1600
1495 1600
1505 1600
1495 1600
1505 1600
1495 1600
1505 1600
1495 1600
1505 1600
1495 1600
1505 1600
1495 1600
1505 1600
1495
0
1505
0
1495
0
1505
0
1495
0
1505
0
1495
0
1505
0
1585 1800
1595 1800
1585 1800
1595 1800
1585 1800
1595 1800
1585 1800
1595 1800
1550 1800
1565 1800
1550 1800
1565 1800
1550 1800
1565 1800
1615 1800
1615 1800
1615 1800
1615 1800
1615 1800
1615 1800
1685 1800
1685 1800
1685 1800
1685 1800
1685 1800
1685 1800
1705 1800
1705 1800
1730
0
1730
0
1730
0
1555 1600
1575 1600
1555 1600
1575 1600
1555 1600
1575 1600
1555 1600
1575 1600
1555 1600
1575 1600
1555 1600
1575 1600
1555 1600
1575 1600
1570 1600
1585 1600
1570 1600
1585 1600
1570 1600
1585 1600
1570 1600
1585 1600
1570 1600
1585 1600
1570 1600
1585 1600
1570 1600
1585 1600
1570 1600
1585 1600
1570
0
1585
0
1570
0
1585
0
1570
0
1585
0

LIST PRICE £

155
155
155
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TRADE-IN VALUE

192/1750
192/1750
192/1750
192/1750
192/1750
192/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
332/1500
332/1500
332/1500
332/1500
332/1500
332/1500
413/2000
413/2000
413/2000
413/2000
413/2000
413/2000
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
465/1500
465/1500
295/1200
295/1200
295/1200
192/1750
192/1750
192/1750
192/1750
192/1750
192/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750
280/1750

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

LIST PRICE £

1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 161/4000
1995 161/4000
1995 161/4000
1995 161/4000
1995 161/4000
1995 161/4000
1995 161/4000
1995 161/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 308/4400
2993 308/4400
2979 302/5800
2979 302/5800
2979 302/5800
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 114/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 161/4000
1995 161/4000
1995 161/4000
1995 161/4000
1995 161/4000
1995 161/4000

320d EfficientDynamics BluePer. Business Touring 320dEfficientDynamicsBluePer.BusinessTouringAuto 320d xDrive SE Touring
320d xDrive SE Touring Auto
320d xDrive Sport Touring
320d xDrive Sport Touring Auto
320d xDrive Luxury Touring
320d xDrive Luxury Touring Auto
320d xDrive M Sport Touring
320d xDrive M Sport Touring Auto
325d SE Touring
325d SE Touring Auto
325d Luxury Touring
325d Luxury Touring Auto
325d M Sport Touring
325d M Sport Touring Auto
330d SE Touring Auto
330d BluePerf. SE Touring Auto
330d Luxury Touring Auto
308
330d BluePerf. Luxury Touring Auto
330d M Sport Touring Auto
330d BluePerf. M Sport Touring Auto
330d xDrive SE Touring Auto
330d xDrive BluePerf. SE Touring Auto
330d xDrive Luxury Touring Auto
330d xDrive BluePerf. Luxury Touring Auto -

TRADE-IN VALUE

54
54
54
-

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

118
117
118
117
118
117
118
118
118
118
118
118
118
118
120
118
120
118
120
118
120
118
120
118
120
118
120
118
120
118
109
109
109
109
109
109
109
109
128
125
128
125
128
125
128
125
129
122
129
122
129
122
129
129
129
129
129
129
137
137
137
137
137
137
143
143
139
139
139
123
123
123
123
123
123
123
123
123
123
123
123
123
123
125
123
125
123
125
123
125
123
125
123
125
123
125
123
125
123
112
112
112
112
112
112

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

62.8
64.2
62.8
64.2
62.8
64.2
62.8
62.8
62.8
62.8
62.8
62.8
62.8
62.8
61.4
62.8
61.4
62.8
61.4
62.8
61.4
62.8
61.4
62.8
61.4
62.8
61.4
62.8
61.4
62.8
68.9
68.9
68.9
68.9
68.9
68.9
68.9
68.9
57.6
58.9
57.6
58.9
57.6
58.9
57.6
58.9
57.6
61.4
57.6
61.4
57.6
61.4
57.6
57.6
57.6
57.6
57.6
57.6
54.3
54.3
54.3
54.3
54.3
54.3
52.3
52.3
47.9
47.9
47.9
60.1
60.1
60.1
60.1
60.1
60.1
60.1
60.1
60.1
60.1
60.1
60.1
60.1
60.1
58.9
60.1
58.9
60.1
58.9
60.1
58.9
60.1
58.9
60.1
58.9
60.1
58.9
60.1
58.9
60.1
65.7
65.7
65.7
65.7
65.7
65.7

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

10.9
10.8
10.9
10.8
10.9
10.8
9.0
8.9
9.0
8.9
9.0
8.9
9.0
8.9
7.5
7.4
7.5
7.4
7.5
7.4
7.5
7.4
7.5
7.4
7.5
7.4
7.5
7.4
7.5
7.4
8.0
7.9
8.0
7.9
8.0
7.9
8.0
7.9
7.5
7.4
7.5
7.4
7.5
7.4
7.5
7.4
6.8
6.6
6.8
6.6
6.8
6.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.3
5.3
5.3
5.3
5.3
5.3
4.8
4.8
5.3
5.3
5.3
11.2
11.1
11.2
11.1
11.2
11.1
9.2
9.2
9.2
9.2
9.2
9.2
9.2
9.2
7.7
7.6
7.7
7.6
7.7
7.6
7.7
7.6
7.7
7.6
7.7
7.6
7.7
7.6
7.7
7.6
8.3
8.2
8.3
8.2
8.3
8.2

ENGINE CC

20 126
20 126
20 126
20 126
20 126
20 126
24 132
24 132
24 132
24 132
25 132
25 132
25 132
25 132
31 146
31 143
31 146
31 143
31 146
31 143
31 146
31 143
32 146
32 143
32 146
32 143
32 146
32 143
32 146
32 143
31 143
31 140
31 143
31 140
31 143
31 140
31 143
31 140
30 145
30 142
30 145
30 142
31 145
31 142
31 145
31 142
35 152
35 152
36 152
36 152
36 152
36 152
38 155
38 155
38 155
38 155
38 155
38 155
40 155
40 155
41 155
41 155
41 155
41 155
43 155
43 155
38 155
39 155
39 155
20 124
20 123
20 124
20 123
20 124
20 123
24 130
24 130
24 130
24 130
25 130
25 130
25 130
25 130
31 143
31 140
31 143
31 140
31 143
31 140
31 143
31 140
32 143
32 140
32 143
32 140
32 143
32 140
32 143
32 140
31 138
31 138
31 138
31 138
31 138
31 138

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
GEARBOX

10742
11393
11099
11750
11519
12170
11624
12275
12044
12695
12674
13325
12884
13535
12661
13343
13099
13781
13101
13783
13539
14221
13761
14443
14199
14881
13981
14663
14419
15101
12661
13343
13099
13781
13277
13959
13715
14397
13927
14640
14387
15100
15077
15790
15307
16020
12842
13493
13892
14543
14102
14753
14270
14687
15320
15737
15530
15947
14954
15372
16004
16422
16214
16632
17228
17438
17088
18138
18348
11825
12507
12199
12881
12639
13321
12749
13431
13189
13871
13849
14531
14069
14751
13233
13915
13671
14353
13673
14355
14111
14793
14333
15015
14771
15453
14553
15235
14991
15673
13233
13915
13671
14353
13849
14531

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

25575
27125
26425
27975
27425
28975
27675
29225
28675
30225
30175
31725
30675
32225
28775
30325
29770
31320
29775
31325
30770
32320
31275
32825
32270
33820
31775
33325
32770
34320
28775
30325
29770
31320
30175
31725
31170
32720
30275
31825
31275
32825
32775
34325
33275
34825
30575
32125
33075
34625
33575
35125
33975
34970
36475
37470
36975
37970
35605
36600
38105
39100
38605
39600
41020
41520
40685
43185
43685
26875
28425
27725
29275
28725
30275
28975
30525
29975
31525
31475
33025
31975
33525
30075
31625
31070
32620
31075
32625
32070
33620
32575
34125
33570
35120
33075
34625
34070
35620
30075
31625
31070
32620
31475
33025
LIST PRICE £

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

316d ES
316d ES Auto
316d SE
316d SE Auto
316d Sport
316d Sport Auto
318d SE
318d SE Auto
318d Sport
318d Sport Auto
318d Luxury
318d Luxury Auto
318d M Sport
318d M Sport Auto
320d SE
320d SE Auto
320d BluePerf. SE
320d BluePerf. SE Auto
320d Sport
300
320d Sport Auto
320d BluePerf. Sport
320d BluePerf. Sport Auto
320d Luxury
320d Luxury Auto
320d BluePerf. Luxury
320d BluePerf. Luxury Auto
320d M Sport
320d M Sport Auto
320d BluePerf. M Sport
320d BluePerf. M Sport Auto
320d EfficientDynamics
299
320d EfficientDynamics Auto
320d EfficientDynamics BluePerf.
320d EfficientDynamics BluePerf. Auto
320d EfficientDynamics Business
320d EfficientDynamics Business Auto
320d EfficientDynamics BluePer. Business 320d EfficientDynamics BluePer. Business Auto 320d xDrive SE
320d xDrive SE Auto
320d xDrive Sport
320d xDrive Sport Auto
320d xDrive Luxury
320d xDrive Luxury Auto
320d xDrive M Sport
320d xDrive M Sport Auto
325d SE
325d SE Auto
325d Luxury
325d Luxury Auto
325d M Sport
325d M Sport Auto
330d SE Auto
330d BluePerf. SE Auto
330d Luxury Auto
330d BluePerf. Luxury Auto
330d M Sport Auto
330d BluePerf. M Sport Auto
330d xDrive SE Auto
330d xDrive BluePerf. SE Auto
330d xDrive Luxury Auto
330d xDrive BluePerf. Luxury Auto
330d xDrive M Sport Auto
330d xDrive BluePerf. M Sport Auto
335d xDrive Luxury Auto
335d xDrive M Sport Auto
ActiveHybrid 3 SE Auto
ActiveHybrid 3 Luxury Auto
ActiveHybrid 3 M Sport Auto
316d ES Touring
316d ES Touring Auto
316d SE Touring
316d SE Touring Auto
316d Sport Touring
316d Sport Touring Auto
318d SE Touring
318d SE Touring Auto
318d Sport Touring
318d Sport Touring Auto
318d Luxury Touring
318d Luxury Touring Auto
318d M Sport Touring
318d M Sport Touring Auto
320d SE Touring
320d SE Touring Auto
320d BluePerf. SE Touring
320d BluePerf. SE Touring Auto
320d Sport Touring
320d Sport Touring Auto
320d BluePerf. Sport Touring
320d BluePerf. Sport Touring Auto
320d Luxury Touring
320d Luxury Touring Auto
320d BluePerf. Luxury Touring
320d BluePerf. Luxury Touring Auto
320d M Sport Touring
320d M Sport Touring Auto
320d BluePerf. M Sport Touring
320d BluePerf. M Sport Touring Auto
320d EfficientDynamics Touring
320d EfficientDynamics Touring Auto
320d EfficientDynamics BluePerf. Touring 320d EfficientDynamics BluePerf. Touring Auto 320d EfficientDynamics Business Touring 320d EfficientDynamics Business Touring Auto -

TRADE-IN VALUE

Best 3 yet, the new model is leaner, cleaner and greener, as well as more spacious. Common, but still classy.

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
Rating 

POWER

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

-

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

188/tba
188/tba
188/tba
188/tba
188/tba
188/tba
188/tba
188/tba

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

1995
1995
1995
1995
1995
1995
1995
1995

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

8-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
8-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
8-A tba tba
8-A tba tba
8-A tba tba
8-A tba tba

ENGINE CC

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

GEARBOX

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

LIST PRICE £

3 Series

-

TRADE-IN VALUE

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

220d Sport Active Tourer Auto
220d Luxury Active Tourer
220d Luxury Active Tourer Auto
220d M Sport Active Tourer
220d M Sport Active Tourer Auto
220d xDrive Sport Active Tourer Auto
220d xDrive Luxury Active Tourer Auto
220d xDrive M Sport Active Tourer Auto

113

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Impressively refined, and making a great case for all grand tourers to be diesel powered.

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

CO2 G/KM

ENGINE CC

0-62MPH

GEARBOX

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

LIST PRICE £

TRADE-IN VALUE

POWER

114

0
0

730d SE
730d BluePerf. SE
730d SE Exclusive
730d BluePerf. SE Exclusive
730d M Sport
730d BluePerf. M Sport
730d M Sport Exclusive
730d BluePerf. M Sport Exclusive
730Ld SE
730Ld BluePerf. SE
730Ld SE Exclusive
730Ld BluePerf. SE Exclusive
730Ld M Sport
730Ld BluePerf. M Sport
730Ld M Sport Exclusive
730Ld BluePerf. M Sport Exclusive
740d SE
740d SE Exclusive
740d M Sport
740d M Sport Exclusive
ActiveHybrid 7 SE
ActiveHybrid 7 M Sport
ActiveHybrid 7 L SE
ActiveHybrid 7 L M Sport

-

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

58275
59270
61970
62965
63550
64545
66845
67840
61375
62370
65070
66065
66650
67645
69945
70940
65465
69160
70740
74035
66200
71475
69300
74575

25641
26079
27267
27705
27962
28400
29412
29850
27005
27443
28631
29069
29326
29764
30776
31214
27495
29047
29711
31095
27804
30020
29106
31322

45 155
45 155
48 155
48 155
46 155
46 155
48 155
48 155
46 155
46 155
48 155
48 155
46 155
46 155
48 155
48 155
47 155
50 155
48 155
50 155
47 155
48 155
48 155
48 155

6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.2
6.2
6.2
6.2
6.2
6.2
6.2
6.2
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.7
5.7
5.7
5.7

50.4
50.4
50.4
50.4
50.4
50.4
50.4
50.4
50.4
50.4
50.4
50.4
50.4
50.4
50.4
50.4
49.6
49.6
49.6
49.6
41.5
41.5
41.5
41.5

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE CC

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

GEARBOX

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

LIST PRICE £

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

- 2 63130 32828 8-A 48 155 5.3 51.4 144 2993 308/4400 - 465/1500 - 1800
300 2 67795 35253 8-A 48 155 5.3 51.4 145 2993 308/4400 - 465/1500 - 1800
ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

640d SE Coupé
640d M Sport Coupé

tba
- tba tba
tba
- tba tba
tba
- tba tba
tba
- tba tba
tba
- tba tba
tba
- tba tba
tba
- tba tba
tba
- tba tba
tba
- tba tba
tba
- tba tba
tba
- tba tba
tba
- tba tba
332/1500 - 1725 2000
332/1500 - 1730 2000
332/1500 - 1725 2000
332/1500 - 1730 2000
332/1500 - 1725 2000
332/1500 - 1730 2000
398/1500 - 1785 2000
398/1500 - 1785 2000
398/1500 - 1785 2000
465/1500 - 1810 2000
465/1500 - 1810 2000
295/1200 155 1925
0
295/1200 155 1925
0
295/1200 155 1925
0
tba
- tba tba
tba
- tba tba
tba
- tba tba
tba
- tba tba
tba
- tba tba
tba
- tba tba
tba
- tba tba
tba
- tba tba
tba
- tba tba
tba
- tba tba
tba
- tba tba
tba
- tba tba
332/1500 - 1825 2000
332/1500 - 1835 2000
332/1500 - 1825 2000
332/1500 - 1835 2000
332/1500 - 1825 2000
332/1500 - 1835 2000
398/1500 - 1895 2000
398/1500 - 1895 2000
398/1500 - 1895 2000
465/1500 - 1925 2000
465/1500 - 1925 2000
280/1750 - 1990 2100
280/1750 - 1990 2100
280/1750 - 1990 2100
280/1750 - 1990 2100
280/1750 - 1990 2100
280/1750 - 1990 2100
413/1500 - 2015 2100
413/1500 - 2015 2100
413/1500 - 2015 2100
465/1500 - 2045 2100
465/1500 - 2045 2100
Rating 

Now with 50mpg potential, latest 7 breaks new ground as a techno showcase.

148
149
148
149

2993 308/4400
2993 308/4400
2993 308/4400
2993 308/4400

-

465/1500 - 1885
465/1500 - 1885
465/1500 - 1935
465/1500 - 1935
Rating 

148
148
148
148
148
148
148
148
148
148
148
148
148
148
148
148
149
149
149
149
158
158
158
158

2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 308/4300
2993 308/4300
2993 308/4300
2993 308/4300
2979 315/5800
2979 315/5800
2979 315/5800
2979 315/5800

54
54
54
54

413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
413/1500
465/1500
465/1500
465/1500
465/1500
332/1300
332/1300
332/1300
332/1300

155
155
155
155

0
0
0
0

1915 2100
1915 2100
1915 2100
1915 2100
1915 2100
1915 2100
1915 2100
1915 2100
1950 2100
1950 2100
1950 2100
1950 2100
1950 2100
1950 2100
1950 2100
1950 2100
1940 2100
1940 2100
1940 2100
1940 2100
2045
0
2045
0
2070
0
2070
0

BEST SELLING DIESEL FIVE-DOOR
MEDIUM HATCHBACKS IN 2013
1
2
3
4
5

Volkswagen Golf
Ford Focus
BMW 1 Series
Vauxhall Astra
Audi A3 Sportback

39,276
33,422
19,554
18,166
17,330

X1

Rating  

Good to drive and less imposing than most crossovers. It’s also now plusher inside than before.

X3

sDrive16d SE
sDrive18d SE
sDrive18d SE Auto
sDrive18d Sport
sDrive18d Sport Auto
sDrive18d M Sport
sDrive18d M Sport Auto
sDrive20d EfficientDynamics
sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Business
sDrive20d SE
sDrive20d SE Auto
sDrive20d Sport
sDrive20d Sport Auto
sDrive20d M Sport
sDrive20d M Sport Auto
xDrive18d SE
xDrive18d SE Auto
xDrive18d Sport
xDrive18d Sport Auto
xDrive18d xLine
xDrive18d xLine Auto
xDrive18d M Sport
xDrive18d M Sport Auto
xDrive20d SE
xDrive20d SE Auto
xDrive20d Sport
xDrive20d Sport Auto
xDrive20d xLine
xDrive20d xLine Auto
xDrive20d M Sport
xDrive20d M Sport Auto
xDrive25d xLine
xDrive25d xLine Auto
xDrive25d M Sport
xDrive25d M Sport Auto

327
-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

24230
25330
26830
26330
27830
28330
29830
26760
28160
26760
28360
27760
29360
29760
31360
26830
28330
27830
29330
28830
30330
29830
31330
28260
29860
29260
30860
30260
31860
31260
32860
32540
34140
33540
35140

13084
12665
13415
13165
13915
14165
14915
13380
14080
13380
14180
13880
14680
14880
15680
12878
13598
13358
14078
13838
14558
14318
15038
13565
14333
14045
14813
14525
15293
15005
15773
14968
15704
15428
16164

6-M
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A

18 118
22 126
22 126
22 126
22 126
22 126
22 126
24 127
24 127
24 127
24 127
25 127
25 127
25 127
25 127
22 121
22 121
22 121
22 121
22 121
22 121
22 121
22 121
24 127
24 127
25 127
25 127
25 127
25 127
25 127
25 127
26 127
26 127
27 127
27 127

11.5
9.6
9.9
9.6
9.9
9.6
9.9
8.3
8.3
7.8
7.9
7.8
7.9
7.8
7.9
9.9
10.1
9.9
10.1
9.9
10.1
9.9
10.1
8.1
8.1
8.1
8.1
8.1
8.1
8.1
8.1
6.8
6.8
6.8
6.8

57.6
57.6
56.5
57.6
56.5
57.6
56.5
62.8
62.8
57.6
56.5
57.6
56.5
57.6
56.5
51.4
52.3
51.4
52.3
51.4
52.3
51.4
52.3
51.4
52.3
51.4
52.3
51.4
52.3
51.4
52.3
47.9
51.4
47.9
51.4

128
128
132
128
132
128
132
119
119
129
132
129
132
129
132
144
143
144
143
144
143
144
143
145
143
145
143
145
143
145
143
154
145
154
145

1995 114/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 161/4000
1995 161/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400

X3 fans will approve, with better kit, improved driving experience and kinder mpg figures.

X4

sDrive18d SE
sDrive18d SE Auto
xDrive20d SE
xDrive20d SE Auto
xDrive20d xLine
xDrive20d xLine Auto
xDrive20d M Sport
xDrive20d M Sport Auto
xDrive30d SE Auto
xDrive30d xLine Auto
xDrive30d M Sport Auto
xDrive35d M Sport Auto

-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

30995
32520
32995
34520
34495
36020
35995
37655
39795
41295
42795
45395

17977
18862
17817
18641
18627
19451
19437
20334
21489
22299
23109
24513

6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A

26 121
26 121
30 130
30 130
30 130
30 130
31 130
31 130
39 144
40 144
40 144
43 152

9.5
9.8
8.1
8.1
8.1
8.1
8.1
8.1
5.9
5.9
5.9
5.3

56.5
55.4
52.3
54.3
52.3
54.3
52.3
54.3
47.9
47.9
47.9
47.1

131
133
143
138
143
138
143
138
156
156
156
157

1995 148/4000
1995 148/4000
1995 188/4000
1995 188/4000
1995 188/4000
1995 188/4000
1995 188/4000
1995 188/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 308/4400

It’s an X3 in a tracksuit and trainers. Bolder, sexier styling puts the sport in sports utility vehicle.

X5

xDrive20d SE
xDrive20d SE Auto
xDrive20d xLine
xDrive20d xLine Auto
xDrive20d M Sport
xDrive20d M Sport Auto
xDrive30d xLine Auto
xDrive30d M Sport Auto
xDrive35d M Sport Auto

-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

36595
38255
38095
39755
39595
41255
44895
46395
48995

19029
19893
19809
20673
20589
21453
20652
21342
23518

6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A

31 132
31 132
31 132
31 132
31 132
31 132
40 146
40 146
43 153

8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
5.8
5.8
5.2

52.3
54.3
52.3
54.3
52.3
54.3
47.9
47.9
47.1

143
138
143
138
143
138
156
156
157

1995 188/4000
1995 188/4000
1995 188/4000
1995 188/4000
1995 188/4000
1995 188/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 308/4400

-

192/1750 - 1555 1800
236/1750 - 1555 1800
236/1750 - 1570 1800
236/1750 - 1555 1800
236/1750 - 1570 1800
236/1750 - 1555 1800
236/1750 - 1570 1800
280/1750 - 1565 1700
280/1750 - 1565 1700
280/1750 - 1565 1800
280/1750 - 1575 1800
280/1750 - 1565 1800
280/1750 - 1575 1800
280/1750 - 1565 1800
280/1750 - 1575 1800
236/1750 - 1640 1800
236/1750 - 1650 1800
236/1750 - 1640 1800
236/1750 - 1650 1800
236/1750 - 1640 1800
236/1750 - 1650 1800
236/1750 - 1640 1800
236/1750 - 1650 1800
280/1750 - 1650 2000
280/1750 - 1660 2000
280/1750 - 1650 2000
280/1750 - 1660 2000
280/1750 - 1650 2000
280/1750 - 1660 2000
280/1750 - 1650 2000
280/1750 - 1660 2000
332/1500 - 1660 2000
332/1500 - 1670 2000
332/1500 - 1660 2000
332/1500 - 1670 2000
Rating 

-

266/1500 - 1735 2000
266/1500 - 1755 2000
295/1750 - 1805 2000
295/1750 - 1820 2400
295/1750 - 1805 2000
295/1750 - 1820 2400
295/1750 - 1805 2000
295/1750 - 1820 2400
413/1500 - 1895 2400
413/1500 - 1895 2400
413/1500 - 1895 2400
465/1500 - 1935 2400
Rating 

-

295/1750 - 1805 2000
295/1750 - 1820 2400
295/1750 - 1805 2000
295/1750 - 1820 2400
295/1750 - 1805 2000
295/1750 - 1820 2400
413/1500 - 1895 2400
413/1500 - 1895 2400
465/1500 - 1935 2400
Rating 

A more efficient way to carry five plus two kids than ever before, with two-wheel offered for the first time.
sDrive25d SE Auto
sDrive25d M Sport Auto

- 5 42945 23190 8-A 41 137 8.2 50.4 149 1995 215/4400 - 332/1500 - 2070 2700
- 5 46880 25315 8-A 42 137 8.2 49.6 151 1995 215/4400 - 332/1500 - 2070 2700
TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

54
54
54
-

50.4
49.6
50.4
49.6

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

1995 148/tba
1995 148/tba
1995 148/tba
1995 148/tba
1995 148/tba
1995 148/tba
1995 188/tba
1995 188/tba
1995 188/tba
1995 188/tba
1995 188/tba
1995 188/tba
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 308/4400
2993 308/4400
2979 302/5800
2979 302/5800
2979 302/5800
1995 148/tba
1995 148/tba
1995 148/tba
1995 148/tba
1995 148/tba
1995 148/tba
1995 148/tba
1995 148/tba
1995 148/tba
1995 148/tba
1995 187/tba
1995 187/tba
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 308/4400
2993 308/4400
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 308/4400
2993 308/4400

5.4
5.4
5.5
5.5

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

114
110
119
115
124
120
114
109
119
114
124
119
129
123
134
128
139
133
134
139
144
143
148
149
159
163
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
136
129
141
134
146
139
139
144
149
149
154
144
139
144
139
144
139
153
153
153
154
154

48 155
49 155
50 155
50 155

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

65.7
67.3
62.8
64.2
60.1
61.4
65.7
68.9
62.8
65.7
60.1
62.8
57.6
60.1
55.4
57.6
53.3
56.5
55.4
53.3
51.4
52.3
50.4
44.1
41.5
40.4
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
54.3
57.6
52.3
55.4
50.4
53.3
53.3
51.4
49.6
49.6
47.9
51.4
53.3
51.4
53.3
51.4
53.3
48.7
48.7
48.7
47.9
47.9

8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
7.0
6.9
7.0
6.9
7.0
6.9
5.8
5.8
5.8
5.3
5.3
5.9
5.9
5.9
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
7.2
7.1
7.2
7.1
7.2
7.1
5.9
5.9
5.9
5.4
5.4
8.9
8.9
8.9
8.9
8.9
8.9
6.2
6.2
6.2
5.7
5.7

32438
34770
33245
35364

ENGINE CC

6-M 30 tba
8-A 30 tba
6-M 31 tba
8-A 31 tba
6-M 31 tba
8-A 31 tba
6-M 34 tba
8-A 34 tba
6-M 36 tba
8-A 36 tba
6-M 36 tba
8-A 36 tba
6-M 39 154
8-A 39 150
6-M 40 154
8-A 40 150
6-M 40 154
8-A 40 150
8-A 43 155
8-A 43 155
8-A 43 155
8-A 45 155
8-A 45 155
8-A 44 155
8-A 44 155
8-A 44 155
6-M tba tba
8-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
8-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
8-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
8-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
8-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
8-A tba tba
6-M 39 149
8-A 39 147
6-M 40 149
8-A 40 147
6-M 40 149
8-A 40 147
8-A 43 155
8-A 43 155
8-A 43 155
8-A 45 155
8-A 45 155
8-A 33 133
8-A 33 133
8-A 34 133
8-A 34 133
8-A 34 133
8-A 34 133
8-A 43 152
8-A 44 152
8-A 44 152
8-A 46 155
8-A 46 155

64875
69540
69260
73675

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

15133
15908
16533
17308
16533
17308
15343
16087
16687
17431
16687
17431
15479
16130
16710
17361
16710
17361
17241
18419
18425
18438
18438
19116
19530
20250
16295
17070
17760
18535
17760
18535
16459
17203
17866
18610
17866
18610
16510
17161
17693
18344
17693
18344
18220
19402
19402
19321
19321
15979
15979
17155
17155
17155
17155
19725
20565
20901
20754
21074

4
4
2
2

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

30265
31815
33065
34615
33065
34615
31965
33515
34765
36315
34765
36315
36855
38405
39785
41335
39785
41335
41050
43855
43870
48520
48520
47790
48825
50625
32590
34140
35520
37070
35520
37070
34290
35840
37220
38770
37220
38770
39310
40860
42125
43675
42125
43675
43380
46195
46195
50845
50845
38045
38045
40845
40845
40845
40845
46965
48965
49765
51885
52685

7 Series

301
-

GEARBOX

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

6 Series

-

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

518d SE
518d SE Auto
518d Luxury
518d Luxury Auto
518d M Sport
518d M Sport Auto
520d SE
520d SE Auto
520d Luxury
520d Luxury Auto
520d M Sport
520d M Sport Auto
525d SE
525d SE Auto
525d Luxury
525d Luxury Auto
525d M Sport
525d M Sport Auto
530d SE Auto
530d Luxury Auto
530d M Sport Auto
535d Luxury Auto
535d M Sport Auto
ActiveHybrid 5 SE Auto
ActiveHybrid 5 Luxury Auto
ActiveHybrid 5 M Sport Auto
518d SE Touring
518d SE Touring Auto
518d Luxury Touring
518d Luxury Touring Auto
518d M Sport Touring
518d M Sport Touring Auto
520d SE Touring
520d SE Touring Auto
520d Luxury Touring
520d Luxury Touring Auto
520d M Sport Touring
520d M Sport Touring Auto
525d SE Touring
525d SE Touring Auto
525d Luxury Touring
525d Luxury Touring Auto
525d M Sport Touring
525d M Sport Touring Auto
530d SE Touring Auto
530d Luxury Touring Auto
530d M Sport Touring Auto
535d Luxury Touring Auto
535d M Sport Touring Auto
520d SE GT Auto (Euro 6)
520d SE GT Auto (Euro 5)
520d Luxury GT Auto (Euro 6)
520d Luxury GT Auto (Euro 5)
520d M Sport GT Auto (Euro 6)
520d M Sport GT Auto (Euro 5)
530d SE GT Auto
530d Luxury GT Auto
530d M Sport GT Auto
535d Luxury GT Auto
535d M Sport GT Auto

640d SE Gran Coupé
640d M Sport Gran Coupé
640d SE Convertible
640d M Sport Convertible

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

Subtle refinements to 5 Series mean lower running costs. It’s beautifully built and suitably luxurious.

280/1750 - 1755 1600
280/1750 - 1765 1600
280/1750 - 1755 1600
280/1750 - 1765 1600
280/1750 - 1755 1600
280/1750 - 1765 1600
332/1500 - tba tba
332/1500 - tba tba
332/1500 - tba tba
332/1500 - tba tba
332/1500 - tba tba
332/1500 - tba tba
332/1500 - tba tba
332/1500 - tba tba
413/2000 - tba tba
413/2000 - tba tba
465/1500 - tba tba
465/1500 - tba tba
236/1750 - 1565 1600
236/1750 - 1585 1600
236/1750 - 1605 1600
236/1750 - 1625 1600
236/1750 - 1645 1600
236/1750 - 1665 1600
236/1750 - 1685 1600
236/1750 - 1705 1600
280/1750 - 1585 1600
280/1750 - 1600 1600
280/1750 - 1615 1600
280/1750 - 1630 1600
280/1750 - 1645 1600
280/1750 - 1660 1600
280/1750 - 1675 1600
280/1750 - 1690 1600
280/1750 - 1660 1800
280/1750 - 1675 1800
280/1750 - 1690 1800
280/1750 - 1705 1800
280/1750 - 1720 1800
280/1750 - 1735 1800
280/1750 - 1750 1800
280/1750 - 1765 1800
413/1500 - 1680 1800
413/1500 - 1680 1800
413/1500 - 1750 1800
413/1500 - 1750 1800
465/1500 - 1760 1800
465/1500 - 1760 1800
Rating 

TRADE-IN VALUE

-

LIST PRICE £

1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 308/4400
2993 308/4400
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 308/4000
2993 308/4000

TRADE-IN VALUE

133
127
133
127
138
131
138
132
138
132
138
132
142
136
139
144
151
155
121
121
121
121
121
121
124
124
124
121
124
121
124
121
128
124
129
127
129
127
129
127
133
131
134
138
140
144
145
149

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

55.4
58.9
55.4
58.9
53.3
56.5
54.3
56.5
54.3
56.5
54.3
56.5
52.3
54.3
53.3
51.4
49.6
47.9
61.4
61.4
61.4
61.4
61.4
61.4
60.1
60.1
60.1
61.4
60.1
61.4
60.1
61.4
57.6
60.1
57.6
58.9
57.6
58.9
57.6
58.9
56.5
56.5
55.4
53.3
53.3
51.4
50.4
49.6

POWER

8.2
8.2
8.2
8.2
8.2
8.2
7.3
7.1
7.3
7.1
7.3
7.1
7.3
7.1
5.9
5.9
5.2
5.2
9.2
9.1
9.2
9.1
9.2
9.1
9.2
9.1
7.7
7.5
7.7
7.5
7.7
7.5
7.7
7.5
7.7
7.5
7.7
7.5
7.7
7.5
7.7
7.5
5.6
5.6
5.3
5.3
4.8
4.8

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

30 146
30 142
31 146
31 142
31 146
31 142
34 tba
34 tba
34 tba
34 tba
34 tba
34 tba
35 tba
35 tba
40 tba
41 tba
42 tba
42 tba
23 132
23 132
24 132
24 132
24 132
24 132
24 132
24 132
29 147
29 144
29 147
29 144
30 147
30 144
30 147
30 144
29 147
29 142
30 147
30 142
30 147
30 142
30 147
30 142
39 155
40 155
39 155
39 155
41 155
41 155

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A

ENGINE CC

20617
21454
21157
21994
21427
22264
20812
21649
21622
22459
22162
22999
22440
23277
24022
24300
26136
26406
15498
16273
16248
17023
16748
17523
16998
17773
15898
16673
16648
17423
17148
17923
17398
18173
16648
17423
17398
18173
17898
18673
18213
18988
19870
20120
20620
20878
22270
22520

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

5 Series

-

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

GEARBOX

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

420d Sport Convertible
420d Sport Convertible Auto
420d Luxury Convertible
420d Luxury Convertible Auto
420d M Sport Convertible
420d M Sport Convertible Auto
425d SE Convertible
425d SE Convertible Auto
425d Sport Convertible
425d Sport Convertible Auto
425d Luxury Convertible
425d Luxury Convertible Auto
425d M Sport Convertible
425d M Sport Convertible Auto
430d Luxury Convertible Auto
430d M Sport Convertible Auto
435d xDrive Luxury Convertible Auto
435d xDrive M Sport Convertible Auto
418d SE Gran Coupé
418d SE Gran Coupé Auto
418d Sport Gran Coupé
418d Sport Gran Coupé Auto
418d Luxury Gran Coupé
418d Luxury Gran Coupé Auto
418d M Sport Gran Coupé
418d M Sport Gran Coupé Auto
420d SE Gran Coupé
420d SE Gran Coupé Auto
420d Sport Gran Coupé
420d Sport Gran Coupé Auto
420d Luxury Gran Coupé
420d Luxury Gran Coupé Auto
420d M Sport Gran Coupé
420d M Sport Gran Coupé Auto
420d xDrive SE Gran Coupé
420d xDrive SE Gran Coupé Auto
420d xDrive Sport Gran Coupé
420d xDrive Sport Gran Coupé Auto
420d xDrive Luxury Gran Coupé
420d xDrive Luxury Gran Coupé Auto
420d xDrive M Sport Gran Coupé
420d xDrive M Sport Gran Coupé Auto
430d Luxury Gran Coupé
430d M Sport Gran Coupé Auto
430d xDrive Luxury Gran Coupé Auto
430d xDrive M Sport Gran Coupé Auto
435d xDrive Luxury Gran Coupé Auto
435d xDrive M Sport Gran Coupé Auto

0-62MPH
COMBINED
COMBINEDMPG
MPG
(RANGE)
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

LIST PRICE £

TRADE-IN VALUE

38180
39730
39180
40730
39680
41230
38540
40090
40040
41590
41040
42590
41555
43105
44485
45000
48400
48900
30995
32545
32495
34045
33495
35045
33995
35545
31795
33345
33295
34845
34295
35845
34795
36345
33295
34845
34795
36345
35795
37345
36425
37975
39740
40240
41240
41755
44540
45040

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

4 Series (continued)

DieselCar

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99
97
99
99
97
99

875
875
1248
875
875
1248

85/5500
85/5500
94/4000
85/5500
85/5500
94/4000

-

107/1900 - 975 750
107/1900 - 980 750
148/1500 - 1050 1000
107/1900 - 975 750
107/1900 - 980 750
148/1500 - 1050 1000
Rating 

Fabulous road presence, thanks in-yer-face styling, but handles like a wardrobe and drinks like a rock star.

Grand Voyager

3.0 CRD V6 Executive

300 4 30020 12008 5-A 40 144 7.4 39.2 191 2987 236/4000 - 398/1600 - 2117 1996
Rating 

2.8 CRD SE
2.8 CRD SR
2.8 CRD Limited

- 5 28310 13023 6-A 32 115 12.8 35.8 207 2777 176/3800 - 265/1600 - 2242 1600
- 5 30310 13943 6-A 32 115 12.8 35.8 207 2777 176/3800 - 265/1600 - 2242 1600
- 5 36310 16703 6-A 34 115 12.8 35.8 207 2777 176/3800 - 265/1600 - 2242 1600

It’s the kind of vehicle that is bought for the acres of space inside, rather than the driving experience.

CITROËN

UK dealers: 193 Warranty: 3 years/60,000miles
Servicing: 12,500miles (2.0 HDi 20,000miles) All C4 Cactus and Picasso models 16,000miles

C-Zero

Keen about town, Citroën’s four-seater is a winning choice for city transportation, but is pretty pricey.
- 5 21216 4668 1-A 28 80 15.9 (93) 0

C1

-

-

Rating 

66

-

133 1120

C3

0

8245
9495
9895
10185
10585
10435
10835
11085
10535
10935
11235
10495
10895
11245
11095
11435
11835
12085
11535
11935

3298
3798
3958
4074
4234
4174
4334
4434
4214
4374
4494
4198
4358
4498
4438
4574
4734
4834
4614
4774

5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-A
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-A
5-M
5-M

6 99
6 99
6 99
7 99
7 99
7 99
7 99
7 99
11 106
11 106
12 106
7 99
7 99
11 106
7 99
7 99
7 99
7 99
11 106
11 106

14.3
14.3
14.3
14.3
14.3
14.3
14.3
14.6
11.0
11.0
11.0
14.3
14.3
11.0
14.3
14.3
14.3
14.6
11.0
11.0

68.9
68.9
68.9
68.9
68.9
74.3
74.3
67.3
65.7
65.7
65.7
68.9
68.9
65.7
68.9
74.3
74.3
67.3
65.7
65.7

95
95
95
95
95
88
88
97
99
99
99
95
95
99
95
88
88
97
99
99

998
998
998
998
998
998
998
998
1199
1199
1199
998
998
1199
998
998
998
998
1199
1199

68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
81/5750
81/5750
81/5750
68/6000
68/6000
81/5750
68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
81/5750
81/5750

Won’t beat Fiesta for driving edge but oozes style and quality, with a large dollop of French charm.
VT PureTech 68
VT HDi 70
VTR+ PureTech 82 ETG
VTR+ HDi 70
VTR+ e-HDi 70 ETG
VTR+ e-HDi 90
Selection e-HDi 90
Exclusive e-HDi 90
Exclusive e-HDi 90 ETG
Exclusive BlueHDi 100

New DS 3

-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

11075
13230
14135
14590
15210
15390
15740
16240
16860
16790

4652
5557
5937
6128
6388
6464
6611
6821
7081
7052

5-M
5-M
6-A
5-M
6-A
5-M
5-M
5-M
6-A
5-M

8 101
10 101
12 110
10 101
10 101
18 113
18 113
18 113
18 111
18 117

14.2
13.5
14.4
13.5
16.2
11.3
11.3
11.3
11.8
10.8

65.7
74.3
65.7
72.4
83.1
78.5
78.5
78.5
74.3
83.1

99
99
99
101
87
95
95
95
99
87

999
1398
1199
1398
1398
1560
1560
1560
1560
1560

67/6000
67/4000
81/5750
67/4000
67/4000
91/4000
91/4000
91/4000
91/4000
98/3750

-

70/4800
70/4800
70/4800
70/4800
70/4800
70/4800
70/4800
70/4800
86/2750
86/2750
86/2750
70/4800
70/4800
86/2750
70/4800
70/4800
70/4800
70/4800
86/2750
86/2750

- 855
- 855
- 855
- 855
- 855
- 855
- 855
- 860
- 865
- 865
- 865
- 855
- 855
- 865
- 855
- 855
- 855
- 860
- 865
- 865
Rating  

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

-

70/3000 - 1048
118/1750 - 1145
87/2750 - 1055
118/1750 - 1145
118/1750 - 1155
170/1750 - 1160
170/1750 - 1160
170/1750 - 1160
170/1750 - 1165
187/1750 - 1280
Rating 

775
950
1100
950
950
1150
1150
1150
tba
1150

3
3
3
3
3
3

15820
18220
19320
23220
17935
21415

6961
8017
8501
10217
7891
9423

5-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
5-M
6-M

16 113
25 118
24 118
24 118
20 113
26 118

12.5
9.3
9.3
9.3
12.5
9.3

78.5
78.5
78.5
78.5
78.5
78.5

95
94
94
94
95
94

1560 91/4000
1560 118/3500
1560 118/3500
1560 118/3500
1560 91/4000
1560 118/3500

-

170/1750 - 1085 1150
210/1750 - 1200 1150
210/1750 - 1200 1150
210/1750 - 1200 1150
170/1750 - 1160 1150
210/1750 - 1275 1150
Rating  

Citroën pulls off the balancing act of van-based design that feels like car. There’s a Tardis-inspired loadspace too.
VTR HDi 75 5-seat
VTR HDi 90 5-seat
VTR HDi 90 7-seat
VTR e-HDi 90 ETG6 5-seat
Plus HDi 90 5-seat
XTR HDi 90 5-seat
XTR e-HDi 90 ETG6 5-seat
XTR HDi 115 5-seat

C3 Picasso

300

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

14655
15105
15950
15875
15805
17155
17525
17905

6448
6646
7018
6985
6954
7548
7711
7162

5-M
5-M
5-M
6-A
5-M
5-M
6-A
5-M

4 94
7 102
7 101
9 103
8 102
8 102
9 103
10 107

14.3
14.3
15.2
15.5
14.3
14.3
15.5
12.1

54.3
54.3
51.4
64.2
54.3
54.3
64.2
55.4

135
135
144
115
135
135
115
134

1560 74/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 113/3600

A gem to look at and practical too. HDi engines are strong and won’t punish at the pumps.
VTR+ HDi 90
Selection HDi 90
Exclusive HDi 90
Exclusive HDi 115

C4 Cactus

316

5
5
5
5

16230
16780
17330
18050

6817
7048
7279
7581

5-M
5-M
5-M
6-M

12 108
12 108
12 108
15 114

13.5
13.5
13.5
11.2

68.9
68.9
68.9
61.4

107
107
107
119

1560 91/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 113/3600

-

136/1500 - 1601 1200
170/1750 - 1601 1300
170/1750 - 1674 1170
170/1750 - 1624 1300
170/1750 - 1601 1300
170/1750 - 1601 1300
170/1750 - 1624 1300
177/1500 - 1624 1300
Rating 

-

170/1750 - 1404 1200
170/1750 - 1404 1200
170/1750 - 1404 1200
199/1750 - 1436 1200
Rating 

1560
1199
1560
1560
1560
1199
1560
1560

98/3750
81/5750
98/3750
98/3750
91/4000
81/5750
98/3750
91/4000

-

ENGINE CC

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

187/1750
87/2750
187/1750
187/1750
170/1750
87/2750
187/1750
170/1750

-

1225
1155
1225
1225
1250
1155
1225
1250

825
725
825
825
825
725
825
825
TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

87
98
87
82
92
100
89
94

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

83.1
65.7
83.1
91.1
80.7
65.7
83.1
78.5

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

10.7
15.0
10.7
10.7
11.4
15.0
10.7
11.4

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

18 114
7 107
18 114
18 114
16 113
8 107
18 114
16 113

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

5-M
6-A
5-M
5-M
6-A
6-A
5-M
6-A

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

5848
5810
6304
6304
6380
6342
6836
6912

GEARBOX

15390
15290
16590
16590
16790
16690
17990
18190

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

LIST PRICE £

331
328

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

Touch BlueHDi 100
Feel PureTech 82 ETG
Feel BlueHDi 100
Feel BlueHDi 100 Airdream Pack
Feel e-HDi 92 ETG6
Flair PureTech 82 ETG
Flair BlueHDi 100
Flair e-HDi 92 ETG6

TRADE-IN VALUE

Sets the tone for the future of Citroën cars. It’s funky, ultra cool and affordable, and pretty practical, too.

DS 5

DACIA

15 108
15 108
15 109
18 117
18 117
18 117
17 117
17 117
24 130
24 tba
18 117
18 117
24 130
24 tba
15 109
15 109
19 117
19 117
19 117
18 117
18 117
24 130
24 128
19 117
19 117
25 130
25 128

12.9
12.9
13.7
11.8
12.3
11.8
11.8
12.3
9.7
tba
11.8
12.3
9.7
tba
14.0
14.0
12.1
12.6
12.1
12.1
12.6
9.8
10.2
12.1
12.6
9.8
10.2

67.3
67.3
74.3
70.6
70.6
70.6
70.6
70.6
tba
tba
70.6
70.6
tba
tba
74.3
74.3
70.6
70.6
70.6
70.6
70.6
tba
62.8
70.6
70.6
tba
61.4

110
110
98
105
104
105
105
105
102
117
105
105
105
120
98
98
105
104
105
105
105
102
117
105
105
105
120

4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5

21470
23370
24070
25670
27180
22570
24470
25180
26780
28280

6870
7478
7702
8214
8698
7222
7830
8058
8570
9050

5-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
5-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A

20 118
22 118
28 130
25 130
25 130
20 116
22 118
28 130
25 130
25 129

11.6
12.6
9.1
9.1
10.0
11.9
12.8
9.3
9.3
10.2

61.4
65.7
57.6
57.6
45.6
61.4
65.7
55.4
55.4
45.6

120
111
129
129
163
120
111
133
133
163

1560 91/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1997 148/4000
1997 tba
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1997 148/4000
1997 tba
1560 91/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1997 148/4000
1997 148/4000
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1997 148/4000
1997 148/4000

1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1997 161/3750
1997 161/3750
1997 161/3750
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1997 161/3750
1997 161/3750
1997 161/3750

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

-

170/1750 - 1279 1450
170/1750 - 1279 1450
170/1750 - 1289 1400
199/1750 - 1298 1600
199/1750 - 1295 1600
199/1750 - 1298 1600
199/1750 - 1298 1600
199/1750 - 1295 1600
273/2000 - 1415 1600
tba
- tba tba
199/1750 - 1298 1600
199/1750 - 1295 1600
273/2000 - 1415 1600
tba
- tba tba
170/1750 - 1316 1300
170/1750 - 1316 1300
199/1750 - 1320 1500
199/1750 - 1320 1500
199/1750 - 1320 1500
199/1750 - 1320 1500
199/1750 - 1320 1500
273/2000 - 1430 1700
273/2000 - 1476 1600
199/1750 - 1320 1500
199/1750 - 1320 1500
273/2000 - 1430 1700
273/2000 - 1476 1600
Rating 
-

177/1500 - 1694 1340
199/1750 - 1705 1340
251/2000 - 1769 1740
251/2000 - 1769 1740
251/2000 - 1795 1390
177/1500 - 1742 1300
199/1750 - 1745 1300
251/2000 - 1804 1670
251/2000 - 1804 1670
251/2000 - 1854 1290
Rating 

299
326
308
298

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

23260
25890
25890
26895
28400
31600
28955
30460
31580
33700
33700

8839
9838
9838
10220
10792
12008
11003
11575
12000
12806
12806

6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-A
6-A
6-A

21 119
20 119
22 119
24 134
24 132
27 131
24 134
24 132
30 137
28 131
28 131

11.7
12.0
11.7
8.5
9.8
8.3
8.5
9.8
9.2
8.3
8.3

72.4
65.7
70.6
57.6
46.3
72.4
57.6
46.3
62.8
85.6
72.4

102
112
104
128
158
102
128
158
118
85
102

1560 118/3600
1560 113/3600
1560 118/3600
1997 161/3750
1997 161/3750
1997 161/3850
1997 161/3750
1997 161/3750
1997 178/3750
1997 161/3850
1997 161/3850

36
36
36

221/1750
199/1750
221/1750
251/2000
251/2000
221/1750
251/2000
251/2000
295/2000
221/1750
221/1750

Sandero

148
148
148

1725 1500
1593 1400
1725 1500
1689 1500
1704 1500
1856 800
1689 1500
1704 1500
1725 1500
1856 800
1856 800

Rating  

Does cheap spell nasty? In short, no. It’s pretty good, but a shame that the 99g/km diesel isn’t available in base spec.
Ambiance dCi 90
Lauréate dCi 90
Midnight dCi 90
Stepway Ambiance dCi 90
Stepway Lauréate dCi 90

Logan

310
-

5
5
5
5
5

8595
9795
10345
9395
10995

3954
4506
4759
4322
5058

5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M

8 107
10 107
12 107
10 104
11 104

12.1
12.1
12.1
11.8
11.8

74.3
74.3
74.3
70.6
70.6

99
99
99
105
105

1461
1461
1461
1461
1461

89/3750
89/3750
89/3750
89/3750
89/3750

-

162/1750 - 1033 1100
162/1750 - 1033 1100
162/1750 - 1033 1100
162/1750 - 1083 1100
162/1750 - 1083 1100
Rating  

Britain’s most affordable estate is exceptionally spacious and a decent drive. No frills space has never been so cheap.
MCV Ambiance dCi 90
MCV Lauréate dCi 90

New Duster

- 5 9595 4414 5-M 11 107 12.1 74.3 99 1461 89/3750 - 162/1750 - 1090 1150
319 5 10795 4966 5-M 12 107 12.1 74.3 99 1461 89/3750 - 162/1750 - 1090 1150
Rating  

Save thousands compared to a Qashqai, and get a capable car that’s stupendously good value for money.
Ambiance dCi 110 4x2
Ambiance dCi 110 4x4
Lauréate dCi 110 4x2
Lauréate dCi 110 4x4

FIAT

332
-

5
5
5
5

11995
13995
13495
15495

6477
7277
7287
8057

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M

10 106
10 104
11 106
10 104

11.8
12.5
11.8
12.5

56.5
53.3
56.5
53.3

130
135
130
135

1461 106/4000
1461 107/4000
1461 106/4000
1461 107/4000

-

177/1750
177/1750
177/1750
177/1750

-

1205 1200
1294 1500
1205 1200
1294 1500

UK dealers: 160 Warranty: 3 years/Unlimited mileage Servicing: 21,000miles (500 18,000miles)

500

Rating  

Fashionable, fun and frugal tribute to Fiat’s heritage. Cute and appealing, and unlike MINI, prices are sensible.
Colour Therapy 0.9 TwinAir
Colour Therapy 0.9 TwinAir Dualogic
Lounge 0.9 TwinAir
Lounge 0.9 TwinAir Dualogic
Lounge 0.9 TwinAir
Lounge 1.3 MultiJet
S 0.9 TwinAir
S 0.9 TwinAir Dualogic
S 0.9 TwinAir
S 1.3 MultiJet
Cult 0.9 TwinAir
Cult 0.9 TwinAir Dualogic
Cult 0.9 TwinAir
Cult 1.3 MultiJet

330
-

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

12420
13170
13220
13970
13700
14220
13370
14120
13850
14370
14720
15200
13850
15720

5962
6322
6346
6706
6302
6541
6418
6778
6371
6610
7066
7296
6371
7231

5-M
5-A
5-M
5-A
6-M
5-M
5-M
5-A
6-M
5-M
5-M
5-A
6-M
5-M

10 107
10 107
10 107
10 107
15 117
15 112
12 107
12 107
15 117
14 112
13 107
13 107
15 117
15 112

11.0
11.0
11.0
11.0
10.0
10.7
11.0
11.0
10.0
10.7
11.0
11.0
10.0
10.7

70.6
72.4
70.6
72.4
67.3
76.3
70.6
72.4
67.3
76.3
70.6
72.4
67.3
76.3

92
90
92
90
99
97
92
90
99
97
92
90
99
97

875 84/5500
875 84/5500
875 84/5500
875 84/5500
875 103/5500
1248 94/4000
875 84/5500
875 84/5500
875 103/5500
1248 94/4000
875 84/5500
875 84/5500
875 103/5500
1248 94/4000

-

107/1900
107/1900
107/1900
107/1900
107/2000
148/1500
107/1900
107/1900
107/2000
148/1500
107/1900
107/1900
107/2000
148/1500

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ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE CC

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

LIST PRICE £

TRADE-IN VALUE

GEARBOX

5-M
5-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-A
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

UK dealers: 150 Warranty: 3 years/60,000miles Servicing: 12,000miles

POWER

Berlingo Multispace

329
318
-

7380
7884
8164
8204
8404
8374
8724
8924
9204
9604
9684
9884
10164
10564
8340
8844
8884
9084
9054
9404
9604
9884
10284
10364
10564
10844
11244

199/1750 - 1417 1550
199/1750 - 1417 1550
199/1750 - 1428 1550
236/2000 - 1496 1550
251/2000 - 1496 1550
251/2000 - 1540 1450
251/2000 - 1496 1550
251/2000 - 1540 1450
Rating 

Striking design, with exquisite attention to detail. Good to drive too, and a credible alternative to German rivals.

DSign BlueHDi 120
DStyle e-HDi 115 Airdream ETG6
DStyle BlueHDi 120
DStyle HDi 160
DStyle HDi 160 Automatic
DStyle Hybrid4 200
DSport HDi 160
DSport HDi 160 Automatic
DSport BlueHDi 180 Automatic
DSport Hybrid4 200 (17-inch wheels)
DSport Hybrid4 200 (18-inch wheels)

Modest changes reaffirm the DS3 as ‘the’ classy supermini. Entertaining to drive, practical and good value, too.
DStyle e-HDi 90
DSire BlueHDi 120
DSport BlueHDi 120
Ultra Prestige BlueHDi 120
Cabrio DStyle e-HDi 90
Cabrio DSport BlueHDi 120

C5

18450
19710
20410
20510
21010
20935
21810
22310
23010
24010
24210
24710
25410
26410
20850
22110
22210
22710
22635
23510
24010
24710
25710
25910
26410
27110
28110

Good looking large car with exceptional refinement and strong, smooth and frugal engines.

VTR Techno Pack HDi 115
VTR+ Techno Pack e-HDi 115 ETG6
VTR+ Techno Pack HDi 160
Exclusive Techno Pack HDi 160
Exclusive Techno Pack HDi 160 Automatic Tourer VTR Techno Pack HDi 115
Tourer VTR+ Techno Pack e-HDi 115 ETG6 Tourer VTR+ Techno Pack HDi 160
Tourer Exclusive Techno Pack HDi 160
Tourer Exclusive Techno Pack HDi 160 Automatic TEST

3
3
5
3
5
3
5
5
3
5
3
3
5
5
5
3
5
5
3
5

LONG
TERM

-

LONG
TERM

Touch VTi 68
Feel VTi 68
Feel VTi 68
Flair VTi 68
Flair VTi 68
Flair VTi 68
Flair VTi 68
Flair VTi 68 ETG
Flair PureTech 82
Flair PureTech 82
Flair Edition PureTech 82
Airscape Feel VTi 68
Airscape Feel VTi 68
Airscape Feel PureTech 82
Airscape Feel Edition VTi 68
Airscape Flair VTi 68
Airscape Flair VTi 68
Airscape Flair VTi 68 ETG
Airscape Flair PureTech 82
Airscape Flair PureTech 82

TEST

Rating 

Baby Citroën is all grown up, with funky looks, option of an open roof, and frugal engines. It’s great to drive, too.

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

-

-

930
930
930
930
940
980
930
930
940
980
930
930
940
980

800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

67.3
68.9
74.3
67.3
68.9
74.3

1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1997 134/4000
1997 161/3750
1997 161/3750
1997 161/3750
1997 161/3750

170/1750 - 1388 1350
170/1750 - 1388 1350
199/1750 - 1440 1550
199/1750 - 1440 1550
170/1750 - 1388 1350
199/1750 - 1440 1550
199/1750 - 1440 1550
199/1750 - 1440 1550
251/2000 - 1501 1750
Rating 

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

11.9
11.9
11.4
11.9
11.9
11.4

113
113
114
130
130
149
130
149

-

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

10 109
10 109
11 114
10 109
10 109
11 114

65.7
65.7
64.2
57.6
57.6
49.6
57.6
49.6

1560 91/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1560 91/4000
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1997 148/3750

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

5-M
5-A
5-M
5-M
5-A
5-M

12.4
12.4
12.4
9.4
9.3
9.9
9.3
9.9

104
104
97
95
109
100
100
101
130

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

5206
5710
5090
5836
6340
5660

18 118
17 118
17 118
21 127
23 132
23 129
24 132
24 129

70.6
70.6
74.3
76.3
67.3
74.3
74.3
72.4
56.5

ENGINE CC

12395
13595
13395
13895
15095
14895

6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

12.9
12.9
11.3
11.2
12.9
11.3
11.3
11.2
8.6

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

5
5
5
5
5
5

7382
8161
8351
8322
9080
9722
9480
10122

15 112
16 112
18 118
18 118
17 112
19 118
18 118
18 118
23 129

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

300C

-

C4 Picasso

19425
21475
21975
21900
22700
24305
23700
25305

5-M
5-M
6-M
6-A
5-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M

Bold styling and a significant uplift in quality mark this C4 Picasso as being the best yet.

VTR HDi 90
VTR+ HDi 90
VTR+ e-HDi 90 ETG6
VTR+ e-HDi 115
VTR+ e-HDi 115 ETG6
Selection e-HDi 115
Exclusive e-HDi 115
Exclusive e-HDi 115 ETG6
Exclusive BlueHDi 150
Exclusive BlueHDi 150 Automatic
Exclusive+ e-HDi 115
Exclusive+ e-HDi 115 ETG6
Exclusive+ BlueHDi 150
Exclusive+ BlueHDi 150 Automatic
Grand VTR e-HDi 90 ETG6
Grand VTR+ e-HDi 90 ETG6
Grand VTR+ e-HDi 115
Grand VTR+ e-HDi 115 ETG6
Grand Selection e-HDi 115
Grand Exclusive e-HDi 115
322
Grand Exclusive e-HDi 115 ETG6
Grand Exclusive BlueHDi 150
Grand Exclusive BlueHDi 150 Automatic Grand Exclusive+ e-HDi 115
Grand Exclusive+ e-HDi 115 ETG6
Grand Exclusive+ BlueHDi 150
Grand Exclusive+ BlueHDi 150 Automatic -

Rating  

Driving experience doesn’t quite deliver on the excitement promised from the pavement. It’s roomy, but pricey.
0.9 TwinAir Gold
0.9 TwinAir Gold Auto
1.3 M-Jet Gold
0.9 TwinAir Platinum
0.9 TwinAir Platinum Auto
1.3 M-Jet Platinum

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

LONG
TERM

Ypsilon

TEST

UK dealers: 72 Warranty: 3 years/60,000miles
Servicing: 21,000miles (Ypsilon TwinAir 18,000 miles, 300C 12,000 miles, Grand Voyager 12,500miles)

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

6215
6880
7207
7435
7070
7397
7739
7967
8898

GEARBOX

0

290
-

16355
18105
18965
19565
18605
19465
20365
20965
21185

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

327 2 94845 tba 6-A 50 155 4.4 134.5 49 1499 228/5800 129 236/3700 184 1490

DS 4

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

LIST PRICE £

0
0

Ground breaking hybrid supercar is great to drive, reasonably priced and makes sense for business users.

CHRYSLER

POWER

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

317 5 30680 9818 1-A 21 93 7.2 (118) 0 168
184 1270
- 5 33830 10826 1-A 21 93 7.9 470.8 13 647 36/4800 168 40/4500 184 1390
Rating 

Rating  

Think C4 dressed up for a wild night out. Despite the funky outfit, it’s also relatively practical.

DSign e-HDi 115
DStyle e-HDi 115
DStyle e-HDi 115 ETG6
DStyle HDi 135
DStyle HDi 160
DStyle HDi 160 Automatic
DSport HDi 160
DSport HDi 160 Automatic

-

TRADE-IN VALUE

i8

- 413/1500 - tba tba
- 413/1500 - tba tba
- 546/tba - tba tba
Rating 

C4

Excites the wallet, if not the heart. C4 is dull against a Focus, but refined and economical.

VTR HDi 90
VTR+ HDi 90
VTR+ e-HDi 115
VTR+ e-HDi 115 ETG6
Selection HDi 90
Selection e-HDi 115
Exclusive e-HDi 115
Exclusive e-HDi 115 ETG6
Exclusive HDi 150

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

- 5 51150 23529 8-A tba 143 6.7 47.1 157 2993 255/tba
- 5 55850 26808 8-A tba 155 6.7 47.1 159 2993 255/tba
- 5 66920 25430 8-A tba 155 5.2 42.8 174 2993 375/tba

Kickstarts BMW’s new i3 brand in an affordable package, for a BMW. It’s desirable and efficient too.
with Range Extender

2115 2700
2115 2700
2145 3500
2145 3500
2185 3500
2185 3500
2265 3500

TEST

i3

-

Rating COMING SOON

Comprehensively upgraded with more frugal engines, but sticks with the 4x4 coupé fusion idea.
xDrive30d SE Auto
xDrive30d M Sport Auto
M50d Auto

332/1500
332/1500
413/1500
413/1500
465/1500
465/1500
546/2000

TEST

-

LONG
TERM

1995 215/4400
1995 215/4400
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 308/4300
2993 308/4300
2993 375/4000

LONG
TERM

154
156
156
158
157
159
173

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

48.7
47.9
47.9
47.1
47.1
47.1
42.8

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

8.2
8.2
6.8
6.8
5.9
5.9
5.3

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

42 137
42 137
44 142
45 142
46 147
47 147
49 155

ENGINE CC

8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

23530
25974
25090
27534
26473
28974
33290

GEARBOX

45250
49950
48250
52950
50910
55720
64020

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

5
5
5
5
5
5
5

LIST PRICE £

New X6

-

TRADE-IN VALUE

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

xDrive25d SE Auto
xDrive25d M Sport Auto
xDrive30d SE Auto
xDrive30d M Sport Auto
xDrive40d SE Auto
xDrive40d M Sport Auto
M50d Auto

115

8/12/14 20:25:24

110
105
117
120
110
105
117
120
114
109
122
125
122
125
110
110
105
105
117
117
120
120
110
110
105
105
117
117
120
120

1248 83/3500
1248 83/3500
1598 103/3700
1598 118/3750
1248 83/3500
1248 83/3500
1598 103/3700
1598 118/3750
1248 83/3500
1248 83/3500
1598 103/3700
1598 118/3750
1598 103/3700
1598 118/3750
1248 83/3500
1248 83/3500
1248 83/3500
1248 83/3500
1598 103/3750
1598 103/3750
1598 118/3750
1598 118/3750
1248 83/3500
1248 83/3500
1248 83/3500
1248 83/3500
1598 103/3750
1598 103/3750
1598 118/3750
1598 118/3750

-

148/1500
148/1500
236/1750
236/1750
148/1500
148/1500
236/1750
236/1750
148/1500
148/1500
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
148/1500
148/1500
148/1500
148/1500
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
148/1500
148/1500
148/1500
148/1500
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750

-

Panda

5
5
5
5
5
5

19095
20845
20095
24095
21845
25845

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

6-M tba 116
6-M tba 116
6-M tba 116
9-A tba 118
6-M tba 116
9-A tba 118

10.5
10.5
10.5
9.8
10.5
9.8

68.9
68.9
68.9
51.4
68.9
51.4

109
109
109
144
109
144

1598 118/3750
1598 118/3750
1598 118/3750
1956 138/4000
1598 118/3750
1956 138/4000

-

Pop 1.3 MultiJet
Easy 0.9 TwinAir
Easy 0.9 TwinAir Dualogic
Easy 1.3 MultiJet
Lounge 0.9 TwinAir
Lounge 0.9 TwinAir Dualogic
Lounge 1.3 MultiJet
Trekking 1.3 MultiJet
4x4 1.3 MultiJet
Antartica 4x4 1.3 MultiJet
Cross 4x4 1.3 MultiJet

300
-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

11295
11095
12160
12095
11595
12660
12595
13795
15295
15995
16945

4970
4882
5350
5322
5102
5570
5542
6070
6730
7038
7456

5-M
5-M
5-A
5-M
5-M
5-A
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M

7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
9

104
110
110
104
110
110
104
100
99
99
99

12.8
11.2
11.5
12.8
11.2
11.5
12.8
13.2
14.5
14.5
14.3

72.4
67.3
68.9
72.4
67.3
68.9
72.4
67.3
60.1
60.1
60.1

104
99
95
104
99
95
104
109
125
125
125

1248
875
875
1248
875
875
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248

74/4000
85/5500
76/5500
74/4000
85/5500
76/5500
74/4000
74/4000
74/4000
74/4000
79/4000

-

140/1500
107/1900
74/2000
140/1500
107/1900
74/2000
140/1500
140/1500
140/1500
140/1500
140/1500

-

1110
1050
1050
1110
1050
1050
1110
1110
1190
1190
1155

Style 1.5 TDCi
Style 1.5 TDCi
Style ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi
Style ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi
Zetec 1.0
Zetec 1.0
Zetec 1.0T EcoBoost
Zetec 1.0T EcoBoost
Zetec 1.5 TDCi
Zetec 1.5 TDCi
Zetec ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi
Zetec ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi
Zetec S 1.0T EcoBoost
Zetec S 1.6 TDCi
Titanium 1.0
Titanium 1.0
Titanium 1.0T EcoBoost
Titanium 1.0T EcoBoost
Titanium 1.0T EcoBoost
Titanium 1.0T EcoBoost
Titanium 1.5 TDCi
Titanium 1.5 TDCi
Titanium ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi
Titanium ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi
Titanium X 1.0T EcoBoost
Titanium X 1.0T EcoBoost
Titanium X 1.0T EcoBoost
Titanium X 1.0T EcoBoost
Titanium X 1.6 TDCi
Titanium X 1.6 TDCi

B-MAX

Zetec 1.5 TDCi
Zetec 1.6 TDCi
Titanium 1.6 TDCi
Titanium X 1.6 TDCi

EcoSport

Titanium 1.5 TDCi
Titanium with X Pack 1.5 TDCi

New Focus

Style 1.6 TDCi
Style 1.5 TDCi
Style 1.5 TDCi
Zetec 1.6 TDCi
Zetec 1.5 TDCi
Zetec S 1.6 TDCi
Zetec S 1.5 TDCi
Titanium 1.6 TDCi
Titanium 1.5 TDCi
Titanium 2.0 TDCi
Titanium 2.0 TDCi Auto
Titanium X 1.5 TDCi
Titanium X 2.0 TDCi
Titanium X 2.0 TDCi Auto
ST-1 2.0 TDCi
ST-2 2.0 TDCi
ST-3 2.0 TDCi
Electric
Estate Style 1.6 TDCi
Estate Style 1.5 TDCi
Estate Style 1.5 TDCi
Estate Zetec 1.6 TDCi
Estate Zetec 1.5 TDCi
Estate Zetec S 1.6 TDCi
Estate Zetec S 1.5 TDCi
Estate Titanium 1.6 TDCi
Estate Titanium 1.5 TDCi
Estate Titanium 2.0 TDCi
Estate Titanium 2.0 TDCi Auto
Estate Titanium X 1.5 TDCi
Estate Titanium X 2.0 TDCi
Estate Titanium X 2.0 TDCi Auto
Estate ST-1 2.0 TDCi
Estate ST-2 2.0 TDCi
Estate ST-3 2.0 TDCi

13 107
13 107
13 107
13 107

13.1
13.1
13.1
13.1

80.7
80.7
80.7
80.7

90
90
90
90

1248
1248
1248
1248

83/3500
83/3500
83/3500
83/3500

-

148/1500 - 1130 1000
148/1500 - 1145 1000
148/1500 - 1130 1000
148/1500 - 1145 1000
Rating  

Rating 

5-M
5-A
5-M
5-A
5-M
5-M

5
5
6
6
8
8

96
96
96
96
105
105

15.2
15.2
15.2
15.2
12.2
12.2

68.9
68.9
68.9
68.9
68.9
68.9

5-A
5-A
6-M
6-M
5-A
5-A
6-M
6-M
5-A
5-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M

7 98
7 98
11 102
11 102
7 98
7 98
11 102
11 102
7 98
7 98
11 102
11 102
13 111
13 111

15.4
15.4
13.4
13.4
15.4
15.4
13.4
13.4
15.4
15.4
13.4
13.4
11.3
11.3

GEARBOX

0-62MPH

6401
6700
6452
6768
6660
6959
6726
7041
6689
6988
6756
7072
6870
7186

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

17780
18610
16980
17810
18500
19330
17700
18530
18580
19410
17780
18610
18080
18910
LIST PRICE £

POWER

116

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

MyLife 1.6 MultiJet Dualogic (5-seat)
MyLife 1.6 MultiJet Dualogic (7-seat)
MyLife 1.6 MultiJet (5-seat)
MyLife 1.6 MultiJet (7-seat)
MyLife Maxi 1.6 MultiJet Dualogic (5-seat) MyLife Maxi 1.6 MultiJet Dualogic (7-seat) MyLife Maxi 1.6 MultiJet (5-seat)
MyLife Maxi 1.6 MultiJet (7-seat)
Eleganza 1.6 MultiJet Dualogic (5-seat)
Eleganza 1.6 MultiJet Dualogic (7-seat)
Eleganza 1.6 MultiJet (5-seat)
273
Eleganza 1.6 MultiJet (7-seat)
Eleganza 2.0 MultiJet (5-seat)
Eleganza 2.0 MultiJet (7-seat)
-

TRADE-IN VALUE

A van with windows, sliding doors and huge load capacity spell practical MPV.

56.5
56.5
54.3
54.3
56.5
56.5
54.3
54.3
56.5
56.5
54.3
54.3
49.6
49.6

107
107
107
107
107
107

1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248

74/4000
74/4000
74/4000
74/4000
94/4000
94/4000

-

140/1500 - 1275 1000
140/1500 - 1275 1000
140/1500 - 1275 1000
140/1500 - 1275 1000
148/1500 - 1275 1000
148/1500 - 1275 1000
Rating  

133
133
138
138
133
133
138
138
133
133
138
138
150
150

1598 90/4000
1598 90/4000
1598 103/4000
1598 103/4000
1598 90/4000
1598 90/4000
1598 103/4000
1598 103/4000
1598 90/4000
1598 90/4000
1598 103/4000
1598 103/4000
1956 133/3500
1956 133/3500

-

148/1500
148/1500
214/1500
214/1500
148/1500
148/1500
214/1500
214/1500
148/1500
148/1500
214/1500
214/1500
236/1500
236/1500

-

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

5094
5516
5474
5896
5630
5820

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

13405
14515
14405
15515
14815
15315

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

5
5
5
5
5
5

CO2 G/KM

Doblò

-

ENGINE CC

Active 1.3 MultiJet
Active 1.3 MultiJet Dualogic
MyLife 1.3 MultiJet
MyLife 1.3 MultiJet Dualogic
MyLife 1.3 MultiJet
Trekking 1.3 MultiJet

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

Who you looking at, fish face? Behind the trout pout though, it’s a frugal warehouse on wheels.

1410 1300
1410 1300
1410 1300
1410 1300
1410 1300
1410 1300
1410 1300
1410 1300
1410 1300
1410 1300
1410 1300
1410 1300
1450 1500
1450 1500

LONG
TERM

5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M

TEST

5235
5463
5425
5653

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE CC

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

GEARBOX

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

-

1410 1300
1410 1300
1410 1300
1410 1300

309
312
-

3
5
3
5
3
5
3
5
3
5
3
5
3
3
3
5
3
5
3
5
3
5
3
5
3
5
3
5
3
5

13695
14295
14795
15395
13445
14045
13945
14545
14445
15045
15345
15945
15495
15995
14445
15045
14945
15545
15445
16045
15445
16045
16345
16945
16145
16745
16645
17245
17145
17745

6026
6290
6510
6774
5916
6180
6136
6400
6356
6620
6752
7016
6818
7038
6356
6620
6576
6840
6796
7060
6796
7060
7192
7456
7104
7368
7324
7588
7544
7808

5-M 8 104
5-M 8 104
5-M 11 111
5-M 11 111
5-M 6 103
5-M 6 103
5-M 11 112
5-M 11 112
5-M 9 104
5-M 9 104
5-M 12 111
5-M 12 111
5-M 15 122
5-M 12 112
5-M 7 103
5-M 7 103
5-M 11 112
5-M 11 112
5-M 15 122
5-M 15 122
5-M 9 104
5-M 9 104
5-M 12 111
5--M 12 111
5-M 11 112
5-M 11 112
5-M 16 122
5-M 16 122
5-M 13 112
5-M 13 112

13.5
13.5
12.9
12.9
14.9
14.9
11.2
11.2
13.5
13.5
12.9
12.9
9.4
11.7
14.9
14.9
11.2
11.2
9.4
9.4
13.5
13.5
12.9
12.9
11.2
11.2
9.4
9.4
11.7
11.7

76.4
76.4
85.6
85.6
65.7
65.7
65.7
65.7
76.4
76.4
85.6
85.6
65.7
78.5
65.7
65.7
65.7
65.7
65.7
65.7
76.4
76.4
85.6
85.6
65.7
65.7
65.7
65.7
78.5
78.5

98
98
85
85
99
99
99
99
98
98
85
85
99
95
99
99
99
99
99
99
98
98
85
85
99
99
99
99
95
95

Rating 

1498 74/3750
1498 74/3750
1560 94/3800
1560 94/3800
999 79/6300
999 79/6300
999 99/6000
999 99/6000
1498 74/3750
1498 74/3750
1560 94/3800
1560 94/3800
999 123/6000
1560 94/3800
999 79/6300
999 79/6300
999 99/6000
999 99/6000
999 123/6000
999 123/6000
1498 74/3750
1498 74/3750
1560 94/3800
1560 94/3800
999 99/6000
999 99/6000
999 123/6000
999 123/6000
1560 94/3800
1560 94/3800

-

136/1750 - 1108
136/1750 - 1118
148/1750 - 1108
148/1750 - 1117
77/4100 - 1045
77/4100 - 1055
125/1400 - 1091
125/1400 - 1101
136/1750 - 1108
136/1750 - 1118
148/1750 - 1108
148/1750 - 1117
125/1400 - 1091
148/1750 - 1108
77/4100 - 1045
77/4100 - 1055
125/1400 - 1091
125/1400 - 1101
125/1400 - 1091
125/1400 - 1101
136/1750 - 1108
136/1750 - 1118
148/1750 - 1108
148/1750 - 1117
125/1400 - 1091
125/1400 - 1101
125/1400 - 1091
125/1400 - 1101
148/1750 - 1108
148/1750 - 1117
Rating 

750
750
0
0
650
650
900
900
750
750
0
0
900
750
650
650
900
900
900
900
750
750
0
0
900
900
900
900
750
750

-

5
5
5
5

16195
16695
17895
19095

7126
7346
7874
8402

5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M

8 98
10 108
11 108
11 108

16.5
13.9
13.9
13.9

68.9
70.6
70.6
70.6

109
104
104
104

1498
1560
1560
1560

74/3750
94/3800
94/3800
94/3800

-

136/1700 159/1750 159/1750 159/1750 Rating 

750
750
750
750

C-MAX

1307
1310
1310
1310


330 5 16495 7258 5-M 9 99 14.0 61.4 120 1498 89/4000 - 151/1750 - 1384 700
- 5 17495 7698 5-M 9 99 14.0 61.4 120 1498 89/4000 - 151/1750 - 1384 700
Rating 
-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

17895
17995
18495
19395
19495
20645
20745
20895
20995
22335
23585
22995
24335
25585
22195
23695
25995
28580
18995
19095
19595
20495
20595
21745
21845
21995
22095
23435
24685
24095
25435
26685
23295
24795
27095

7874
7918
7768
8146
8188
8671
8713
8776
8818
9381
9906
9658
10221
10746
9322
9952
10918
tba
7978
8020
8230
8608
8650
9133
9175
9238
9280
9843
10368
10120
10683
11208
9784
10414
11380

6-M tba 112
6-M tba 112
6-M 15 120
6-M 15 120
6-M 16 120
6-M 15 120
6-M 16 120
6-M 15 120
6-M 16 120
6-M 22 130
6-A 22 129
6-M 16 120
6-M 22 130
6-A 22 129
6-M tba 135
6-M tba 135
6-M tba 135
1-A 20 84
6-M tba 112
6-M tba 112
6-M 15 120
6-M 15 120
6-M 16 120
6-M 15 120
6-M 16 120
6-M 15 120
6-M 16 120
6-M 22 130
6-A 22 129
6-M 16 120
6-M 22 130
6-A 22 129
6-M tba 135
6-M tba 135
6-M tba 135

12.5 67.3 109
12.0 74.3 98
10.5 74.3 98
10.8 67.3 109
10.5 74.3 98
10.8 67.3 109
10.5 74.3 98
10.8 67.3 109
10.5 74.3 98
8.8 70.6 105
8.7 64.2 115
10.5 74.3 98
8.8 70.6 105
8.7 64.2 115
8.1 67.3 110
8.1 67.3 110
8.1 67.3 110
11.0 (101) 0
12.5 67.3 109
12.2 74.3 98
10.7 74.3 98
10.8 67.3 109
10.7 74.3 98
10.8 67.3 109
10.7 74.3 98
10.8 67.3 109
10.7 74.3 98
9.0 70.6 105
8.9 64.2 115
10.7 74.3 98
9.0 70.6 105
8.9 64.2 115
8.3 67.3 110
8.3 67.3 110
8.3 67.3 110

1560 94/3800 1499 94/3600 1499 118/3600 1560 114/3600 1499 118/3600 1560 114/3600 1499 118/3600 1560 114/3600 1499 118/3600 1997 148/3750 1997 148/3750 1499 118/3600 1997 148/3750 1997 148/3750 1997 182/3500 1997 182/3500 1997 182/3500 143
1560 94/3800 1499 94/3600 1499 118/3600 1560 114/3600 1499 118/3600 1560 114/3600 1499 118/3600 1560 114/3600 1499 118/3600 1997 148/3750 1997 148/3750 1499 118/3600 1997 148/3750 1997 148/3750 1997 182/3500 1997 182/3500 1997 182/3500 -

159/1750 199/1500 199/1750 199/1750 199/1750 199/1750 199/1750 199/1750 199/1750 273/2000 273/2000 199/1750 273/2000 273/2000 295/2000 295/2000 295/2000 184
159/1750 199/1500 199/1750 199/1750 199/1750 199/1750 199/1750 199/1750 199/1750 273/2000 273/2000 199/1750 273/2000 273/2000 295/2000 295/2000 295/2000 Rating 

1332 1200
1338 1200
1343 1200
1336 1200
1343 1200
1336 1200
1343 1200
1336 1200
1343 1200
1415 1500
1455 1500
1343 1200
1415 1500
1455 1500
1464 tba
1464 tba
1464 tba
tba tba
1530 1200
1537 1200
1564 1200
1535 1200
1564 1200
1535 1200
1564 1200
1535 1200
1564 1200
1628 1800
1655 1800
1564 1200
1628 1800
1655 1800
1488 tba
1488 tba
1488 tba

Handsome C-MAX has acres of space and a nice quality cabin. It’s great to pilot too, with frugal engines.

Zetec 1.6 TDCi
Titanium 1.6 TDCi
Titanium 2.0 TDCi
Titanium 2.0 TDCi Auto
Titanium X 1.6 TDCi
Titanium X 2.0 TDCi
Titanium X 2.0 TDCi Auto
Grand Zetec 1.6 TDCi
Grand Zetec 2.0 TDCi
Grand Zetec 2.0 TDCi Auto
Grand Titanium 1.6 TDCi
Grand Titanium 2.0 TDCi
Grand Titanium 2.0 TDCi Auto
Grand Titanium X 1.6 TDCi
Grand Titanium X 2.0 TDCi
Grand Titanium X 2.0 TDCi Auto
LONG
TERM

13775
14375
14275
14875

TEST

3
5
3
5

148/1500
148/1500
214/1500
214/1500

Higher tech, elevated quality, together with more frugal engines marks out this revised Focus line-up.

900
800
800
900
800
800
900
900
900
900
900

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

Qubo

-

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

Easy 1.3 MultiJet
Easy 1.3 MultiJet
GBT 1.3 MultiJet
GBT 1.3 MultiJet

-

Good to drive, but quality is lacking in some key areas. Will still be snapping at Nissan’s Juke heels, though.

Kuga

298
285
281
-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

19150
20650
21725
23105
22650
24225
25605
20745
21950
23200
22045
23250
24500
24045
25750
27000

8043
8673
8690
9242
9513
10175
10754
8298
9219
9744
8818
9765
10290
9618
10815
11340

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A

16 114
16 114
20 125
20 124
16 114
22 130
22 129
16 112
19 124
19 123
16 112
20 124
20 123
15 112
22 127
22 127

11.3
11.3
9.6
10.1
11.3
8.6
9.3
12.3
10.1
10.5
12.3
10.1
10.5
12.3
9.2
9.8

62.8
62.8
57.7
51.4
62.8
57.7
51.4
60.1
55.4
49.6
60.1
55.4
49.6
60.1
55.4
49.6

117
117
129
144
117
129
144
124
134
149
124
134
149
124
134
149

1560 114/3600
1560 114/3600
1997 138/3750
1997 138/3750
1560 114/3600
1997 161/3750
1997 161/3750
1560 114/3600
1997 138/3750
1997 138/3750
1560 114/3600
1997 138/3750
1997 138/3750
1560 114/3600
1997 161/3750
1997 161/3750

-

199/1750 - 1390 1200
199/1750 - 1390 1200
236/1750 - 1488 1500
236/1750 - 1550 1500
199/1750 - 1390 1200
251/2000 - 1488 1500
251/2000 - 1550 1500
199/1750 - 1504 1200
236/1750 - 1575 1500
236/1750 - 1634 1500
199/1750 - 1504 1200
236/1750 - 1575 1500
236/1750 - 1634 1500
199/1750 - 1504 1200
251/2000 - 1575 1500
251/2000 - 1634 1500
Rating 

It’s the enthusiasts choice, with a great driving experience. It’s bigger, better and more economical than before, too.

Zetec 2.0 TDCi 2WD
Zetec 2.0 TDCi AWD
Zetec 2.0 TDCi AWD Auto
Titanium 2.0 TDCi 2WD
Titanium 2.0 TDCi AWD
Titanium 2.0 TDCi AWD Auto
Titanium X 2.0 TDCi 2WD
Titanium X 2.0 TDCi AWD
POWER

Replaces the Evo, and it’s no driver’s car but retains all-round appeal as a family hatch.

1598 90/4000
1598 90/4000
1598 103/4000
1598 103/4000

Ford creates a baby MPV that might not be beautiful but makes great practical sense with clever rear doors.

It takes the equivalent of 28,000 soft drinks cans
to make the aluminium body of one Range Rover.
Punto

133
133
138
138

Still Britain’s hot-cake car, thanks to near-perfect recipe. The benchmark for supermini thrills.

236/1750 - 1320 1200
236/1750 - 1320 1200
236/1750 - 1320 1200
258/1750 - 1495 1200
236/1750 - 1320 1200
258/1750 - 1495 1200
Rating 

Fiat’s solution to the urban crush is a practical pipsqueak with pizzazz. It’s pretty cheap and nicely kitted out too.

56.5
56.5
54.3
54.3

Fiesta

Rating COMING SOON

-

15.4
15.4
13.4
13.4

UK dealers: 530 Warranty: 3 years/60,000miles (Tourneo Connect & Ranger 3 years/100,000miles)
Servicing: 12,500miles (Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 18,000miles) Tourneo Connect & Ranger 20,000miles

Fiat’s answer to the booming baby crossover market, sharing its underpinnings with the Jeep Renegade.
Popstar 1.6 MultiJet
Lounge 1.6 MultiJet
Cross 1.6 MultiJet
Cross 2.0 MultiJet 4x4 Automatic
Cross Plus 1.6 MultiJet
Cross Plus 2.0 MultiJet 4x4 Automatic

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

1295 1000
1300 1000
1365 1100
1370 1100
1295 1000
1300 1000
1365 1100
1370 1100
1315 1000
1395 1000
1440 1100
1375 1100
1440 1100
1375 1100
1315 1000
1315 1000
1320 1000
1320 1000
1395 1100
1395 1100
1400 1100
1400 1100
1315 1000
1315 1000
1320 1000
1320 1000
1395 1100
1395 1100
1400 1100
1400 1100

7 98
7 98
11 102
11 102

-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

22695
24195
25680
24345
26345
27830
27095
29095

12255
12581
13354
13146
13699
14472
14631
15129

6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M

22 121
22 119
22 118
23 121
25 126
25 124
23 121
26 126

10.1
9.9
10.9
10.1
9.2
10.0
10.1
9.2

60.1
54.3
52.3
60.1
54.3
52.3
60.1
54.3

122
135
140
122
135
140
122
135

1997
1997
1997
1997
1997
1997
1997
1997

148/tba
148/tba
148/tba
148/tba
177/tba
177/tba
148/tba
177/tba

-

273/tba
273/tba
273/tba
273/tba
295/tba
295/tba
273/tba
295/tba

-

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

67.3
70.6
62.8
61.4
67.3
70.6
62.8
61.4
65.7
67.3
60.1
58.9
60.1
58.9
67.3
67.3
70.6
70.6
62.8
62.8
61.4
61.4
67.3
67.3
70.6
70.6
62.8
62.8
61.4
61.4

5-A
5-A
6-M
6-M

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

14.9
15.5
11.3
10.7
14.9
15.5
11.3
10.7
15.3
16.1
12.0
11.0
12.0
11.0
15.1
15.1
16.0
16.0
11.8
11.8
11.1
11.1
15.1
15.1
16.0
16.0
11.8
11.8
11.1
11.1

6948
7247
7030
7345

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

8 102
8 102
17 112
18 117
9 102
9 102
18 112
18 117
7 99
7 98
15 109
15 114
16 109
16 114
8 102
8 102
8 102
8 102
17 112
17 112
17 117
17 117
9 102
9 102
9 102
9 102
17 112
17 112
17 117
17 117

19300
20130
18500
19330

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

5-M
5-A
6-M
6-M
5-M
5-A
6-M
6-M
5-M
5-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
5-M
5-M
5-A
5-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
5-A
5-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M

5
5
5
5

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

7344
7740
7784
8004
7960
8356
8400
8620
8268
8664
8708
8928
9368
9588
7625
7933
8021
8329
8065
8373
8285
8593
8285
8593
8681
8989
8725
9033
8945
9253

FORD

-

ENGINE CC

16690
17590
17690
18190
18090
18990
19090
19590
18790
19690
19790
20290
21290
21790
17330
18030
18230
18930
18330
19030
18830
19530
18830
19530
19730
20430
19830
20530
20330
21030

Eleganza Maxi 1.6 MultiJet Dualogic (5-seat)
Eleganza Maxi 1.6 MultiJet Dualogic (7-seat)
Eleganza Maxi 1.6 MultiJet (5-seat)
Eleganza Maxi 1.6 MultiJet (7-seat)

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

500X

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

Love your 500 but accidentally had a family? Fiat stretches the Punto to make this rather roomy option available.
Pop Star 1.3 MultiJet
Pop Star 1.3 MultiJet Dualogic
Pop Star 1.6 MultiJet
Pop Star 1.6 MultiJet
Lounge 1.3 MultiJet
Lounge 1.3 MultiJet Dualogic
Lounge 1.6 MultiJet
316
Lounge 1.6 MultiJet
Trekking 1.3 MultiJet
Trekking 1.3 MultiJet Dualogic
Trekking 1.6 MultiJet
Trekking 1.6 MultiJet
Beats Edition 1.6 MultiJet
Beats Edition 1.6 MultiJet
MPW Pop Star 1.3 MultiJet (5-seats)
MPW Pop Star 1.3 MultiJet (7-seats)
MPW Pop Star 1.3 MultiJet Dualogic (5-seats) MPW Pop Star 1.3 MultiJet Dualogic (7-seats) MPW Pop Star 1.6 MultiJet (5-seats)
MPW Pop Star 1.6 MultiJet (7-seats)
MPW Pop Star 1.6 MultiJet (5-seats)
MPW Pop Star 1.6 MultiJet (7-seats)
MPW Lounge 1.3 MultiJet (5-seats)
MPW Lounge 1.3 MultiJet (7-seats)
MPW Lounge 1.3 MultiJet Dualogic (5-seats) MPW Lounge 1.3 MultiJet Dualogic (7-seats) MPW Lounge 1.6 MultiJet (5-seats)
MPW Lounge 1.6 MultiJet (7-seats)
MPW Lounge 1.6 MultiJet (5-seats)
MPW Lounge 1.6 MultiJet (7-seats)
-

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

107/1900 - 930
107/2000 - 940
148/1500 - 980
107/1900 - 970
107/1900 - 970
107/1900 - 970
107/1900 - 970
107/2000 - 980
148/1500 - 1020
107/1900 - 970
107/1900 - 970
107/2000 - 980
148/1500 - 1020
107/1900 - 970
107/1900 - 970
107/2000 - 980
148/1500 - 1020
107/1900 - 930
107/2000 - 940
148/1500 - 980
Rating 

GEARBOX

-

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

875 84/5500
875 103/5500
1248 94/4000
875 84/5500
875 84/5500
875 84/5500
875 84/5500
875 103/5500
1248 94/4000
875 84/5500
875 84/5500
875 103/5500
1248 94/4000
875 84/5500
875 84/5500
875 103/5500
1248 94/4000
875 84/5500
875 103/5500
1248 94/4000

LIST PRICE £

92
99
97
92
90
92
90
99
97
92
90
99
97
92
90
99
97
92
99
97

TRADE-IN VALUE

70.6
67.3
76.3
70.6
72.4
70.6
72.4
67.3
76.3
70.6
72.4
67.3
76.3
70.6
72.4
67.3
76.3
70.6
67.3
76.3

LIST PRICE £

11.0
10.0
10.7
11.0
11.0
11.0
11.0
10.0
10.7
11.0
11.0
10.0
10.7
11.0
11.0
10.0
10.7
11.0
10.0
10.7

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

13 107
15 117
15 112
13 107
13 107
15 107
15 107
18 117
18 112
15 107
15 107
18 117
17 112
16 107
16 107
19 117
17 112
15 107
18 117
17 112

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

5-M
6-M
5-M
5-M
5-A
5-M
5-A
6-M
5-M
5-M
5-A
6-M
5-M
5-M
5-A
6-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
5-M

ENGINE CC

7234
7153
7392
7485
7860
7950
8325
7590
7182
8085
8460
7659
7295
8450
7600
8050
7602
8845
8358
7934

TRADE-IN VALUE

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
2

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

500L

-

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

GEARBOX

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

GQ 0.9 TwinAir
GQ 0.9 TwinAir
GQ 1.3 MultiJet
C Colour Therapy 0.9 TwinAir
C Colour Therapy 0.9 TwinAir Dualogic
C Lounge 0.9 TwinAir
C Lounge 0.9 TwinAir Dualogic
C Lounge 0.9 TwinAir
C Lounge 1.3 MultiJet
C S 0.9 TwinAir
C S 0.9 TwinAir Dualogic
C S 0.9 TwinAir
C S 1.3 MultiJet
C Cult 0.9 TwinAir
C Cult 0.9 TwinAir Dualogic
C Cult 0.9 TwinAir
C Cult 1.3 MultiJet
C GQ 0.9 TwinAir
C GQ 0.9 TwinAir
C GQ 1.3 MultiJet

0-62MPH
COMBINED
COMBINEDMPG
MPG
(RANGE)
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

LIST PRICE £

TRADE-IN VALUE

15070
15550
16070
14970
15720
15900
16650
16500
17100
16170
16920
16650
17370
16900
15200
17500
18100
17690
18170
18890

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

500 (continued)

DieselCar

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Much more than a van with windows, with top drawer car-like handling, safety kit and equipment.

Style 1.6 TDCi
Style 1.6 TDCi (Fuel Economy Pack)
Zetec 1.6 TDCi
Zetec 1.6 TDCi (Fuel Economy Pack)
Zetec 1.6 TDCi
Titanium 1.6 TDCi
Titanium 1.6 TDCi (Fuel Economy Pack) Titanium 1.6 TDCi
Grand Style 1.6 TDCi
Grand Style 1.6 TDCi (Fuel Economy Pack) Grand Zetec 1.6 TDCi
Grand Zetec 1.6 TDCi (Fuel Economy Pack)Grand Zetec 1.6 TDCi
Grand Titanium 1.6 TDCi
325

S-MAX

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

14745
15105
16395
16755
16995
17395
17755
17995
16995
17355
18645
19005
19245
20245

5308
5438
5902
6032
6118
6262
6392
6478
6118
6248
6712
6842
6928
7288

5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
6-M

6
6
6
6
8
7
7
9
6
6
7
7
9
9

100
100
100
100
103
100
100
103
100
100
100
100
103
103

14.7
14.7
14.7
14.7
13.8
14.7
14.7
13.8
15.1
15.1
15.1
15.1
14.1
14.1

56.5
61.4
56.5
61.4
58.9
56.5
61.4
58.9
56.5
61.4
56.5
61.4
58.9
58.9

130
120
130
120
130
130
120
130
130
121
130
121
130
130

1560 94/3600
1560 94/3600
1560 94/3600
1560 94/3600
1560 114/3600
1560 94/3600
1560 94/3600
1560 114/3600
1560 94/3600
1560 94/3600
1560 94/3600
1560 94/3600
1560 114/3600
1560 114/3600

Ford rips up the MPV rule book, making parenthood curiously cool. Puts fun back into functional.
Zetec 1.6 TDCi
Zetec 2.0 TDCi
Zetec 2.0 TDCi Auto
Titanium 1.6 TDCi
Titanium 2.0 TDCi
Titanium 2.0 TDCi Auto
Titanium 2.0 TDCi
Titanium 2.0 TDCi Auto
Titanium 2.2 TDCi
Titanium 2.2 TDCi Auto
Titanium X Sport 2.0 TDCi
Titanium X Sport 2.0 TDCi Auto
Titanium X Sport 2.2 TDCi
Titanium X Sport 2.2 TDCi Auto

Galaxy

297
273
294
-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

24110
24295
25825
25860
26045
27575
26645
28175
27870
29335
30395
31925
31620
33085

11091
11176
11880
11896
11981
12685
12257
12961
12820
13494
13982
14686
14545
15219

6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

16 112
18 121
18 120
17 112
19 121
19 120
20 127
20 125
26 137
26 132
22 127
22 125
26 137
26 132

13.0
10.2
10.9
13.0
10.2
10.9
9.5
10.2
8.6
8.9
9.5
10.2
8.6
8.9

54.3
53.3
49.6
54.3
53.3
49.6
53.3
49.6
42.8
39.8
53.3
49.6
42.8
39.8

139
139
149
139
139
149
139
149
174
189
139
149
174
189

1560 114/3600
1997 138/3750
1997 138/3750
1560 114/3600
1997 138/3750
1997 138/3750
1997 161/3750
1997 161/3750
2179 197/3500
2179 197/3500
1997 161/3750
1997 161/3750
2179 197/3500
2179 197/3500

One of the best large MPVs on the market. It’s top-notch to drive, has lots of space and is practical.
Zetec 1.6 TDCi
Zetec 2.0 TDCi
Zetec 2.0 TDCi Auto
Titanium 1.6 TDCi
Titanium 2.0 TDCi
Titanium 2.0 TDCi Auto
Titanium 2.0 TDCi
Titanium 2.0 TDCi Auto
Titanium 2.2 TDCi
Titanium 2.2 TDCi Auto
Titanium X 1.6 TDCi
Titanium X 2.0 TDCi
Titanium X 2.0 TDCi Auto
Titanium X 2.0 TDCi
Titanium X 2.0 TDCi Auto
Titanium X 2.2 TDCi
Titanium X 2.2 TDCi Auto

Ranger

276
-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

26460
26645
28125
28360
28545
30000
29145
30625
30375
31835
30860
31045
32525
31645
33125
32875
34335

11113
11191
11813
11911
11989
12600
12241
12863
12150
12734
12961
13039
13661
13291
13913
13150
13734

6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

16 111
20 120
20 118
17 111
20 120
20 118
22 126
22 124
26 134
26 130
18 111
21 120
21 118
23 126
23 124
27 134
27 130

13.4
10.6
11.1
13.4
10.6
11.1
9.8
10.4
8.8
9.1
13.4
10.6
11.1
9.8
10.4
8.8
9.1

54.3
53.3
49.6
54.3
53.3
49.6
53.3
49.6
41.5
39.8
54.3
53.3
49.6
53.3
49.6
41.5
39.8

139
139
149
139
139
149
139
149
179
189
139
139
149
139
149
179
189

1560 114/3600
1997 138/3750
1997 138/3750
1560 114/3600
1997 138/3750
1997 138/3750
1997 161/3750
1997 161/3750
2179 197/3500
2179 197/3500
1560 114/3600
1997 138/3750
1997 138/3750
1997 161/3750
1997 161/3750
2179 197/3500
2179 197/3500

Building site, shopping mall, weekend break… this pick-up covers it all, albeit at a hefty price.
Double Cab XL 2.2 TDCi 4x4
- 4 23705 9008 6-M 11 109 12.3
Double Cab XLT 2.2 TDCi 4x4
- 4 25505 9692 6-M 11 109 12.3
Double Cab Limited 1 2.2 TDCi 4x4
299 4 27805 10566 6-M 12 109 12.3
Double Cab Limited 1 2.2 TDCi 4x4 Auto - 4 29005 11022 6-A 12 109 12.6
Double Cab Limited 1 3.2 TDCi 4x4
- 4 29005 11022 6-M 12 109 10.3
Double Cab Limited 2 2.2 TDCi 4x4
- 4 28405 10794 6-M 12 109 12.3
Double Cab Limited 2 2.2 TDCi 4x4 Auto - 4 29605 11250 6-A 12 109 12.6
Double Cab Limited 2 3.2 TDCi 4x4
- 4 29605 11250 6-M 12 109 10.3
Double Cab Wildtrak 3.2 TDCi 4x4
- 4 30445 11569 6-M 12 109 10.3
Double Cab Wildtrak 3.2 TDCi 4x4 Auto
- 4 31645 12025 6-A 12 109 10.4

GREAT WALL

35.8
35.8
35.8
30.1
29.1
35.8
30.1
29.1
29.1
28.2

208
208
208
248
256
208
248
256
256
265

2198 148/3700
2198 148/3700
2198 148/3700
2198 148/3700
3196 197/3000
2198 148/3700
2198 148/3700
3196 197/3000
3196 197/3000
3196 197/3000

-

170/1500 - 1468
170/1500 - 1468
170/1500 - 1468
170/1500 - 1468
199/1750 - 1477
170/1500 - 1468
170/1500 - 1468
199/1750 - 1477
170/1500 - 1524
170/1500 - 1524
170/1500 - 1524
170/1500 - 1524
199/1750 - 1533
199/1750 - 1533
Rating 

-

199/1750 - 1703 1400
251/1750 - 1690 1800
251/1750 - 1689 1800
199/1750 - 1703 1400
251/1750 - 1690 1800
251/1750 - 1689 1800
251/2000 - 1690 1800
251/2000 - 1689 1800
310/1750 - 1734 1800
310/1750 - 1733 2000
251/2000 - 1690 1800
251/2000 - 1689 1800
310/1750 - 1734 1800
310/1750 - 1733 2000
Rating 

-

199/1750 - 1734 1400
236/1750 - 1733 1800
236/1750 - 1731 1800
199/1750 - 1734 1400
236/1750 - 1733 1800
236/1750 - 1731 1800
251/2000 - 1733 1800
251/2000 - 1731 1800
310/1750 - 1840 1800
310/1750 - 1841 2000
199/1750 - 1734 1400
236/1750 - 1733 1800
236/1750 - 1731 1800
251/2000 - 1733 1800
251/2000 - 1731 1800
310/1750 - 1840 1800
310/1750 - 1841 2000
Rating 

-

277/1500
277/1500
277/1500
277/1500
347/1500
277/1500
277/1500
347/1500
347/1500
347/1500

-

1100
1100
1100
1100
1100
1100
1100
1100
845
845
845
845
845
845

2048 3500
2048 3500
2048 3500
2063 3500
2073 3500
2048 3500
2063 3500
2073 3500
2073 3500
2083 3500

2.2 i-DTEC ES
2.2 i-DTEC ES Auto
2.2 i-DTEC ES GT
2.2 i-DTEC ES GT Auto
2.2 i-DTEC EX
2.2 i-DTEC EX Auto
2.2 i-DTEC Type-S
Tourer 2.2 i-DTEC ES
Tourer 2.2 i-DTEC ES Auto
Tourer 2.2 i-DTEC ES GT
Tourer 2.2 i-DTEC ES GT Auto
Tourer 2.2 i-DTEC EX
Tourer 2.2 i-DTEC EX Auto
Tourer 2.2 i-DTEC Type-S

CR-V

1.6 i-DTEC S 2WD
1.6 i-DTEC S-T 2WD
1.6 i-DTEC SE 2WD
1.6 i-DTEC SE-T 2WD
1.6 i-DTEC SR 2WD
2.2 i-DTEC S
2.2 i-DTEC S Auto
2.2 i-DTEC S-T
2.2 i-DTEC S-T Auto
2.2 i-DTEC SE
2.2 i-DTEC SE Auto
2.2 i-DTEC SE-T
2.2 i-DTEC SE-T Auto
2.2 i-DTEC SR
2.2 i-DTEC SR Auto
2.2 i-DTEC Black/White Edition
2.2 i-DTEC Black/White Edition Auto
2.2 i-DTEC EX
2.2 i-DTEC EX Auto

HYUNDAI

Honda ekes max space from modest dimensions. Rises well to urban challenge, falters elsewhere.
7546
7984
7766
8204
8470
8908

CVT 16 109
CVT 16 109
CVT 16 109
CVT 16 109
CVT 16 109
CVT 17 109

12.1
12.1
12.1
12.1
12.3
12.3

62.8
62.8
62.8
62.8
62.8
62.8

104
104
104
104
104
104

1339
1339
1339
1339
1339
1339

87/5800
87/5800
87/5800
87/5800
87/5800
87/5800

14
14
14
14
14
14

0
0
0
0
0
0

- 5 20475 9419 CVT 15 113 12.5 68.9 96 1339 87/5800 14 89/4500 58 1243
- 5 21470 9876 CVT 15 113 12.5 68.9 96 1339 87/5800 14 89/4500 58 1243

0
0

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE CC

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

GEARBOX

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

LIST PRICE £

TRADE-IN VALUE

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

1.3 Hybrid HE
1.3 Hybrid HE-T

58
58
58
58
58
58
Rating 

17 124
20 124
17 124
18 124

9.1
9.1
9.5
9.5

56.5
56.5
54.3
54.3

116
116
122
122

1497 119/6600
1497 119/6600
1497 119/6600
1497 119/6600

20
20
20
20

108/4800 58 1159
108/4800 58 1159
108/4800 58 1159
108/4800 58 1159
Rating 

324
328
-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

20375
20920
21960
22505
22460
24360
26460
21375
21920
22960
23505
25560
27460

8965
9205
9662
9902
9882
10718
11642
9405
9645
10102
10342
11246
12082

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M

15 129
15 129
15 129
16 129
16 129
16 129
16 129
15 121
15 121
15 121
16 121
16 121
16 121

10.5
10.5
10.5
10.5
10.5
10.5
10.5
10.1
10.1
10.3
10.3
10.5
10.5

78.5
78.5
78.5
78.5
78.5
78.5
76.3
74.3
74.3
74.3
74.3
72.4
72.4

94
94
94
94
94
94
98
99
99
99
99
103
103

1597 118/4000
1597 118/4000
1597 118/4000
1597 118/4000
1597 118/4000
1597 118/4000
1597 118/4000
1597 118/4000
1597 118/4000
1597 118/4000
1597 118/4000
1597 118/4000
1597 118/4000

-

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

221/2000 - 1307 1400
221/2000 - 1307 1400
221/2000 - 1307 1400
221/2000 - 1307 1400
221/2000 - 1307 1400
221/2000 - 1307 1400
221/2000 - 1307 1400
221/2000 - 1337 1400
221/2000 - 1337 1400
221/2000 - 1337 1400
221/2000 - 1337 1400
221/2000 - 1337 1400
221/2000 - 1337 1400
Rating  

-

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

25400
26950
26320
27870
28795
30330
31435
26895
28430
27870
29405
30330
31975
32925

10160
10780
10528
11148
11518
12132
11945
10758
11372
11148
11762
12132
12790
11853

6-M
5-A
6-M
5-A
6-M
5-A
6-M
6-M
5-A
6-M
5-A
6-M
5-A
6-M

24 132
24 129
24 132
24 129
25 132
25 129
28 137
24 129
24 126
24 129
24 126
25 129
25 126
28 135

9.4
10.0
9.5
10.1
9.5
10.3
8.8
9.7
10.4
9.8
10.5
10.1
10.7
8.8

53.3
46.3
53.3
46.3
52.3
45.6
50.4
51.4
44.8
51.4
44.8
50.4
44.1
49.6

138
159
138
159
141
162
147
143
164
143
164
146
167
150

2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 177/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 177/4000

-

322
325
310
317

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

23060
23825
25060
25825
27315
25205
26850
25970
27615
27205
28850
27970
29615
29460
31105
30510
32155
32305
33950

11530
11913
12530
12913
13658
12098
12888
12466
13255
13058
13848
13426
14215
14141
14930
14645
15434
15506
16296

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

24 113
25 113
24 113
24 113
25 113
26 118
26 118
26 118
26 118
26 118
26 118
26 118
26 118
26 118
26 118
28 118
28 118
27 118
27 118

11.2
11.2
11.2
11.2
11.2
9.7
10.6
9.7
10.6
9.7
10.6
9.7
10.6
9.7
10.6
9.7
10.6
9.7
10.6

62.8
62.8
62.8
62.8
60.1
50.4
42.8
50.4
42.8
50.4
42.8
50.4
42.8
48.7
41.5
50.4
42.8
48.7
41.5

119
119
119
119
124
144
169
144
169
144
169
144
169
149
175
149
174
149
175

1597 118/4000
1597 118/4000
1597 118/4000
1597 118/4000
1597 118/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000
2199 148/4000

-

258/2000 - 1542 1700
258/2000 - 1615 1100
258/2000 - 1542 1700
258/2000 - 1615 1100
258/2000 - 1542 1700
258/2000 - 1615 1100
280/2000 - 1575 1700
258/2000 - 1598 1700
258/2000 - 1673 1100
258/2000 - 1598 1700
258/2000 - 1673 1100
258/2000 - 1598 1700
258/2000 - 1673 1100
280/2000 - 1629 1700
Rating 

221/2000
221/2000
221/2000
221/2000
221/2000
258/2000
258/2000
258/2000
258/2000
258/2000
258/2000
258/2000
258/2000
258/2000
258/2000
258/2000
258/2000
258/2000
258/2000

-

1541 1700
1541 1700
1541 1700
1541 1700
1541 1700
1653 2000
1712 1500
1653 2000
1712 1500
1653 2000
1712 1500
1653 2000
1712 1500
1653 2000
1712 1500
1653 2000
1712 1500
1653 2000
1712 1500

Rating 

Stylish, comfortable and pretty frugal in Blue Drive guise. It’s also decent to drive, too.
SE Blue Drive 1.0

New i20

- 5 9910 5153 5-M 1 96 15.1 65.7 98 998 65/5500 -

i20

-

5
5
5
5
5

12445
14225
14725
15275
16725

5476
6259
6479
6721
7359

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M

6 99
6 99
11 109
12 109
12 109

16.0
16.0
12.1
12.1
12.1

88.3
70.6
68.9
68.9
68.9

84
103
106
106
106

1120
1120
1396
1396
1396

74/4000
74/4000
89/4000
89/4000
89/4000

-

Won’t set you on fire, but offers TLC for the wallet. Roomy, and five-year warranty boosts the deal.
Active 1.4 CRDi Blue Drive

ix20

-

933

0

Rating 

Bigger, better equipped and more grown up than before, and holds its own compared to rivals.
S Blue 1.1 CRDi
SE 1.1 CRDi
SE 1.4 CRDi
Premium 1.4 CRDi
Premium SE 1.4 CRDi

70/3500

133/1750 - 1258 800
133/1750 - 1258 800
177/1500 - 1280 1110
177/1500 - 1280 1110
177/1500 - 1280 1110
Rating  

- 5 13680 6019 6-M 9 108 13.5 76.3 96 1396 89/4000 - 162/1500 - 1232 1100
Rating  

Lots of space for the cash and looks that are bang up to date. A Shame that the 1.4 CRDi engine is so gruff.
Classic 1.4 CRDi
Active 1.6 CRDi Blue Drive
Style 1.6 CRDi Blue Drive

i30

- 5 13835 5534 6-M 9 104 14.4 62.8 119 1396 89/4000 - 162/1500 - 1370 1300
- 5 15385 6154 6-M 13 113 11.5 64.2 117 1582 114/4000 - 192/1900 - 1380 1300
300 5 16335 6534 6-M 13 113 11.5 64.2 117 1582 114/4000 - 192/1900 - 1380 1300
Rating 

Step up on previous model, thanks to cleaner design and more involving drive. Adds up to a very wise buy.
Active 1.6 CRDi Blue Drive
Sport 1.6 CRDi
Sport Nav 1.6 CRDi
Classic 1.6 CRDi Blue Drive
Active 1.6 CRDi Blue Drive
Active 1.6 CRDi Auto
Style 1.6 CRDi Blue Drive
Style Nav 1.6 CRDi Blue Drive
Premium 1.6 CRDi
Premium 1.6 CRDi Auto
Tourer Classic 1.6 CRDi Blue Drive
Tourer Active 1.6 CRDi Blue Drive
Tourer Active 1.6 CRDi Auto
Tourer Style 1.6 CRDi Blue Drive
Tourer Style 1.6 CRDi Auto
Tourer Style Nav 1.6 CRDi Blue Drive
Tourer Style Nav 1.6 CRDi Auto
Tourer Premium 1.6 CRDi
Tourer Premium 1.6 CRDi Auto

315
298
304
-

3
3
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

18090
19590
20710
17495
18595
19410
19895
21015
22715
23530
18595
19695
20510
20995
21810
22115
22930
23815
24630

7236
7444
7870
7348
7810
8152
7560
7986
8632
8941
7810
8272
8614
8818
9160
9288
9631
10002
10345

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

11 115
13 122
13 122
11 115
11 115
10 112
13 117
13 117
13 122
13 116
11 115
11 115
10 112
13 120
11 115
13 120
11 115
13 120
13 115

11.5
10.9
10.9
11.5
11.5
12.3
10.9
10.9
10.9
11.7
11.8
11.8
12.7
11.2
12.1
11.2
12.1
11.2
12.1

74.3
68.9
68.9
76.3
76.3
51.4
74.3
74.3
68.9
51.4
67.3
67.3
50.4
64.2
50.4
64.2
50.4
62.8
50.4

100
108
108
97
97
145
100
100
108
145
110
110
149
115
149
115
149
117
149

1582 109/4000
1582 126/4000
1582 126/4000
1582 109/4000
1582 109/4000
1582 109/4000
1582 126/4000
1582 126/4000
1582 126/4000
1582 126/4000
1582 109/4000
1582 109/4000
1582 109/4000
1582 126/4000
1582 126/4000
1582 126/4000
1582 126/4000
1582 126/4000
1582 126/4000

Hyundai takes fight to Ford with tempting rival to Mondeo. Great on space, kit and driveability.
Active 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive
Active 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive
Style 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive
Style 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive
Style 1.7 CRDi Auto
Premium 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive
Premium 1.7 CRDi Auto
Tourer Active 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive
Tourer Active 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive
Tourer Style 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive

290
-

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5

19105
19905
21205
22005
23770
24405
26170
20355
21155
22455

8406
8360
9330
9242
9983
10250
10991
8956
8885
9880

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M

12 119
16 125
13 119
16 125
16 122
17 125
17 122
12 118
16 124
13 118

12.3
10.3
12.3
10.3
11.6
10.3
11.6
12.9
10.6
12.9

65.7
62.8
65.7
62.8
47.1
62.8
47.1
65.7
62.8
65.7

113
119
113
119
159
119
159
113
119
113

-

192/1900 - 1421 1500
192/1900 - 1421 1500
192/1900 - 1421 1500
192/1900 - 1360 1500
192/1900 - 1360 1500
192/1900 - 1440 1400
192/1900 - 1386 1500
192/1900 - 1386 1500
192/1900 - 1420 1500
192/1900 - 1440 1400
192/1900 - 1467 1500
192/1900 - 1467 1500
192/1900 - 1503 1400
192/1900 - 1467 1500
192/1900 - 1503 1400
192/1900 - 1467 1500
192/1900 - 1503 1400
192/1900 - 1467 1500
192/1900 - 1503 1400
Rating 

-

192/1250
240/2000
192/1250
240/2000
240/2000
240/2000
240/2000
192/1250
240/2000
192/1250

1685 114/4000
1685 134/4000
1685 114/4000
1685 134/4000
1685 134/4000
1685 134/4000
1685 134/4000
1685 114/4000
1685 134/4000
1685 114/4000

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KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE CC

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

LIST PRICE £

TRADE-IN VALUE

GEARBOX

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M

i10

i40

1162
1162
1162
1162
1162
1162


The price is right and so is the amount of space and specification. Pretty dull to drive though.

89/4500
89/4500
89/4500
89/4500
89/4500
89/4500

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

17150
18145
17650
18645
19250
20245

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

5
5
5
5
5
5

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

Insight

303
-

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

1.3 Hybrid HE
1.3 Hybrid HE-T
1.3 Hybrid HS
1.3 Hybrid HS-T
1.3 Hybrid HX
1.3 Hybrid HX-T

Rating 

8873
9290
9944
10361

UK dealers: 152 Warranty: 5 years/Unlimited mileage Servicing: 20,000miles (i20, ix20 10,000miles)

Rating 

Jazz

21125
22120
23675
24670

British-made SUV, that’s bigger and better than before. It’s greener too, as well as being better to drive.

- 4 17942 5383 6-M 8 87 17.0 32.8 222 1996 137/4000 - 225/1800 - 1835 2500
- 4 19142 5743 6-M 8 87 17.0 32.8 222 1996 137/4000 - 225/1800 - 1835 2500
- 4 20342 6103 6-M 8 87 17.0 32.8 222 1996 137/4000 - 225/1800 - 1835 2500

UK dealers: 174 Warranty: 3 years/90,000miles Servicing: Variable schedule

0
0
0
0

3
3
3
3

Reliability is a given, as is quality and attention to detail. It’s pretty spacious and comfortable to drive too.

POWER

HONDA

Civic

Accord

First product for the Chinese company, and it’s not bad. It is certainly hard to ignore the value for money prices.
Double Cab S
Double Cab Tracker
Double Cab SE

309
-

Looks more complex than sci-fi dad. Rear visibility poor, but new diesel promises fantastic economy.

1.6 i-DTEC S
1.6 i-DTEC S-T
1.6 i-DTEC SE Plus
1.6 i-DTEC SE Plus-T
1.6 i-DTEC Black Edition
1.6 i-DTEC SR
1.6 i-DTEC EX Plus
Tourer 1.6 i-DTEC S
Tourer 1.6 i-DTEC S-T
Tourer 1.6 i-DTEC SE Plus
Tourer 1.6 i-DTEC SE Plus-T
Tourer 1.6 i-DTEC SR
Tourer 1.6 i-DTEC EX Plus

UK dealers: 54 Warranty: 6 years/125,000miles Servicing: 10,000miles

Steed

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

1.5 i-VTEC IMA Sport
1.5 i-VTEC IMA Sport-T
1.5 i-VTEC IMA GT
1.5 i-VTEC IMA GT-T

-

1601 1500
1610 1800
1601 1500
1610 1800
1620 1500
1610 1800
1620 1500
1638 1500
1648 1800
1638 1500
TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

128/4000 tba 1579
0
199/1750 - 1494 400
258/2000 - 1578 1800
199/1750 - 1494 400
258/2000 - 1578 1800
258/2000 - 1581 2000
199/1750 - 1494 400
258/2000 - 1578 1800
258/2000 - 1578 1800
258/2000 - 1581 2000
295/2000 - 1584 1800
295/2000 - 1589 2000
199/1750 - 1515 400
258/2000 - 1597 2000
199/1750 - 1515 400
258/2000 - 1597 2000
258/2000 - 1601 2200
199/1750 - 1515 400
258/2000 - 1597 2000
258/2000 - 1597 2000
258/2000 - 1601 2200
295/2000 - 1602 2000
295/2000 - 1609 2200
Rating 

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

1999 184/6000 118
1560 114/3600 1997 148/3500 1560 114/3600 1997 148/3500 1997 148/3500 1560 114/3600 1997 148/3500 1997 148/3500 1997 148/3500 1997 177/3500 1997 177/3500 1560 114/3600 1997 148/3500 1560 114/3600 1997 148/3500 1997 148/3500 1560 114/3600 1997 148/3500 1997 148/3500 1997 148/3500 1997 177/3500 1997 177/3500 -

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

99
94
107
94
107
125
94
115
107
125
115
125
99
109
99
109
128
99
117
109
128
117
128

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

67.3
78.5
68.9
78.5
68.9
58.9
78.5
64.2
68.9
58.9
64.2
58.9
74.3
67.3
74.3
67.3
57.6
74.3
62.8
67.3
57.6
62.8
57.6

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

9.2
12.1
9.4
12.1
9.4
9.9
12.1
9.3
9.4
9.9
8.3
8.6
12.3
9.5
12.3
9.5
10.0
12.3
9.4
9.5
10.0
8.4
8.7

ENGINE CC

21 116
17 119
23 134
17 119
23 134
23 132
17 119
23 134
23 134
23 132
27 140
27 139
17 116
23 130
17 116
23 130
23 129
17 116
23 130
23 130
23 129
27 137
27 134

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

10998
9150
9480
9590
9920
10470
10118
10338
10448
10998
10668
11328
9700
10030
10140
10470
10963
10668
10888
10998
11491
11218
11821

Sharp looks are backed by an engaging drive. Shame the rear seats are kid-size only, and the prices have increased.

GEARBOX

24995
20795
21545
21795
22545
23795
22995
23495
23745
24995
24245
25745
22045
22795
23045
23795
24915
24245
24745
24995
26115
25495
26865

0
0
0

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

CR-Z

300 5 21295 9796 CVT 15 113 12.5 65.7 99 1339 87/5800 14 89/4500 58 1243
- 5 22290 10253 CVT 16 113 12.5 65.7 99 1339 87/5800 14 89/4500 58 1243
- 5 23595 10854 CVT 16 113 12.5 65.7 99 1339 87/5800 14 89/4500 58 1243
Rating 

LIST PRICE £

Tourneo Connect

-

1.3 Hybrid HS
1.3 Hybrid HS-T
1.3 Hybrid HX

TRADE-IN VALUE

LONG
TERM

TEST

Titanium Hybrid 2.0 Ti-VCT
Style 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
Style 2.0 TDCi ECOnetic
Zetec 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
Zetec 2.0 TDCi ECOnetic
Zetec 2.0 TDCi Auto
Titanium 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
Titanium 2.0 TDCi
Titanium 2.0 TDCi ECOnetic
Titanium 2.0 TDCi Auto
Titanium 2.0 TDCi
Titanium 2.0 TDCi Auto
Estate Style 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
Estate Style 2.0 TDCi ECOnetic
Estate Zetec 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
Estate Zetec 2.0 TDCi ECOnetic
Estate Zetec 2.0 TDCi Auto
Estate Titanium 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
Estate Titanium 2.0 TDCi
Estate Titanium 2.0 TDCi ECOnetic
Estate Titanium 2.0 TDCi Auto
Estate Titanium 2.0 TDCi
Estate Titanium 2.0 TDCi Auto

tba
tba
tba
tba

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

It’s been a long time coming, with sharp Aston Martin-esque styling and super frugal engines.

- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
Rating 

POWER

295/tba
273/tba
295/tba
295/tba

TEST

-

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

177/tba
148/tba
177/tba
177/tba

LONG
TERM

1997
1997
1997
1997

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

140
122
135
140

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

52.3
60.1
54.3
52.3

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

10.0
10.1
9.2
10.0

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

26 124
24 121
27 126
27 124

ENGINE CC

6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

15902
16224
16663
17436

GEARBOX

30580
30045
32045
33530

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

5
5
5
5

LIST PRICE £

New Mondeo

-

TRADE-IN VALUE

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

Titanium X 2.0 TDCi AWD Auto
Titanium X Sport 2.0 TDCi 2WD
Titanium X Sport 2.0 TDCi AWD
Titanium X Sport 2.0 TDCi AWD Auto

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Is it as good as it looks? Yes,this refreshed crossover SUV ticks all boxes and shows Hyundai is going places.
12.4
12.4
11.3
12.1
12.4
11.3
12.1
12.4
11.3
12.1
12.4
11.3
12.1

53.3
53.3
51.4
41.5
53.3
51.4
41.5
50.4
49.6
40.4
50.4
49.6
40.4

139
139
145
179
139
145
179
147
149
183
147
149
183

1685 114/4000
1685 114/4000
1995 134/4000
1995 134/4000
1685 114/4000
1995 134/4000
1995 134/4000
1685 114/4000
1995 134/4000
1995 134/4000
1685 114/4000
1995 134/4000
1995 134/4000

A significant advance compared to the outgoing model. It’s also pricier and more upmarket too.
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-A
6-M
6-A

25 118
25 118
25 118
25 118
19 118
19 118
19 118
19 118
20 118
20 118

9.8
9.8
10.1
10.1
9.8
9.8
10.1
10.1
9.8
10.1

46.3
46.3
41.5
41.5
46.3
46.3
41.5
41.5
46.3
41.5

159
159
178
178
159
159
178
178
159
178

2199 194/3800
2199 194/3800
2199 194/3800
2199 194/3800
2199 194/3800
2199 194/3800
2199 194/3800
2199 194/3800
2199 194/3800
2199 194/3800

-

311/1800
311/1800
322/1800
322/1800
311/1800
311/1800
322/1800
322/1800
311/1800
322/1800

-

1929 2500
1963 2500
1968 2000
2001 2000
1929 2500
1963 2500
1968 2000
2001 2000
1963 2500
2001 2000

Q50

Q70

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

27950
29500
29870
31420
30350
31900
33470
35020
41815
32720
34270
39995
41640

11739
12390
12545
13196
12747
13398
14057
14708
17562
13742
14393
16798
17489

6-M 39 144
7-A 39 143
6-M 39 144
7-A 39 143
6-M 40 144
7-A 40 143
6-M 40 144
7-A 40 143
7-A tba 155
6-M 40 144
7-A 40 143
7-A 42 155
7-A 42 155

8.7
8.5
8.7
8.5
8.7
8.5
8.7
8.5
5.1
8.7
8.5
5.1
5.4

64.2
58.9
64.2
58.9
64.2
58.9
64.2
58.9
47.9
62.8
57.7
45.6
41.5

114
124
114
124
114
124
114
124
139
118
128
144
159

2143 168/3200
2143 168/3200
2143 168/3200
2143 168/3200
2143 168/3200
2143 168/3200
2143 168/3200
2143 168/3200
3498 302/6800
2143 168/3200
2143 168/3200
3498 302/6800
3498 302/6800

67
67
67

295/1600 - 1716 1500
295/1600 - 1744 1500
295/1600 - 1716 1500
295/1600 - 1744 1500
295/1600 - 1723 1500
295/1600 - 1750 1500
295/1600 - 1723 1500
295/1600 - 1750 1500
258/5000 199 1825 1500
295/1600 - 1736 1500
295/1600 - 1764 1500
258/5000 199 1825 1500
258/5000 199 1901 1500
Rating  

Jaguar and BMW rival looks great in the director’s car park, but CO2 is too high though, and it’s a bit pricey.
GT 3.0d Auto
GT Hybrid Auto
GT Premium 3.0d Auto
GT Premium Hybrid Auto
S 3.0d Auto
S Premium 3.0d Auto

QX50

282
288
-

4
4
4
4
4
4

40565
42030
44535
46000
42870
46835

14603
15131
16033
16560
15433
16861

7-A
7-A
7-A
7-A
7-A
7-A

46 155
45 155
46 155
45 155
46 155
46 155

6.9
5.5
6.9
5.5
6.9
6.9

37.7
40.9
37.7
40.9
37.7
37.7

199
159
199
159
199
199

2993 235/3750
3498 302/6800
2993 235/3750
3498 302/6800
2993 235/3750
2993 235/3750

67
67
-

Think Qashqai crossed with a Bentley. Looks great, but is cramped and inherits the latter’s thirst.
3.0d Auto
GT 3.0d Auto
GT Premium 3.0d Auto

QX70

ISUZU

3.0 V6 Diesel Luxury
3.0 V6 Diesel Premium Luxury
3.0 V6 Diesel Portfolio
L 3.0 V6 Diesel Luxury
L 3.0 V6 Diesel Premium Luxury
L 3.0 V6 Diesel Portfolio

JEEP

-

5
5
5
5

42370
46820
44470
48920

15253
16855
16009
17611

7-A
7-A
7-A
7-A

49 132
49 132
49 132
49 132

406/1750 - 1845 2000
258/5000 199 1830 1500
406/1750 - 1845 2000
258/5000 199 1830 1500
406/1750 - 1845 2000
406/1750 - 1845 2000
Rating 

2.2 CRD Limited 4x4

Cherokee

8.3
8.3
8.3
8.3

32.8
32.8
32.8
32.8

225
225
225
225

2993 235/3750
2993 235/3750
2993 235/3750
2993 235/3750

-

406/1750
406/1750
406/1750
406/1750

-

2.0 Longitude
2.0 Longitude 4x4
2.0 Longitude 4x4 Auto
2.0 Longitude Plus
2.0 Longitude Plus 4x4
2.0 Longitude Plus 4x4 Auto
2.0 Limited
2.0 Limited 4x4
2.0 Limited 4x4 Auto
2.0 Limited 4x4 Auto (Active Drive II)

Grand Cherokee

3.0 CRD V6 Laredo Auto
3.0 CRD V6 Limited Auto
3.0 CRD V6 Limited+ Auto
3.0 CRD V6 Overland Auto
3.0 CRD V6 Summit Auto

Wrangler

JAGUAR

2.8 CRD Sahara Auto
2.8 CRD Overland Auto
2.8 CRD Polar Auto
2.8 CRD Sahara Auto
2.8 CRD Overland Auto
2.8 CRD Polar Auto

2175 2200
2175 2200
2175 2200
2175 2200

KIA

8415
8757
9213
9669
9897
10353
11376
11832

6-M
6-M
6-M
5-A
6-M
5-A
6-M
5-A

9 112
10 112
10 112
10 112
10 112
10 112
13 112
13 112

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

38.2
38.2
38.2
33.6
38.2
33.6
38.7
33.6

194
194
194
220
194
220
192
220

2499 161/3600
2499 161/3600
2499 161/3600
2499 161/3600
2499 161/3600
2499 161/3600
2499 161/3600
2499 161/3600

-

XE

295/1400
295/1400
295/1400
295/1400
295/1400
295/1400
295/1400
295/1400

-

1970 3500
1954 3500
1978 3500
1983 3500
1987 3500
1992 3500
1987 3500
1992 3500

1 1.0
1 Air 1.0
VR7 1.0
1 1.0
1 Air 1.0
VR7 1.0
2 1.0
2 1.25

74.3
72.4
74.3
72.4
74.3
72.4
74.3
72.4
67.3
67.3
67.3
67.3
67.3
67.3
67.3
67.3

99
104
99
104
99
104
99
104
109
109
109
109
109
109
109
109

1999 161/4000
1999 161/4000
1999 161/4000
1999 161/4000
1999 161/4000
1999 161/4000
1999 161/4000
1999 161/4000
1999 177/4000
1999 177/4000
1999 177/4000
1999 177/4000
1999 177/4000
1999 177/4000
1999 177/4000
1999 177/4000

129
129
129
139
159
129
139
159

2179 161/3500
2179 161/3500
2179 161/3500
2179 197/3500
2993 237/4000
2179 161/3500
2179 197/3500
2993 237/4000

-

280/1750 - 1474
280/1750 - 1500
280/1750 - 1474
280/1750 - 1500
280/1750 - 1474
280/1750 - 1500
280/1750 - 1474
280/1750 - 1500
317/1750 - 1550
317/1750 - 1565
317/1750 - 1550
317/1750 - 1565
317/1750 - 1550
317/1750 - 1565
317/1750 - 1550
317/1750 - 1565
Rating 

-

295/2000
295/2000
295/2000
332/2000
369/2000
295/2000
332/2000
369/2000

-

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

0-62MPH

57.7
57.7
57.7
54.3
47.1
57.7
54.3
47.1

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

10.5
10.5
10.5
8.5
7.1
10.5
8.5
7.1

CO2 G/KM

33 130
33 130
33 130
38 140
41 149
40 130
42 140
45 149

ENGINE CC

8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A

GEARBOX

14374
15118
15814
15615
17933
16318
16305
18683

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

29945
31495
32945
33945
35865
33995
35445
37365
LIST PRICE £

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

118

300
-

TRADE-IN VALUE

Jaguar gives up pipe smoking: XF is traditional, but is a technological beauty both inside and out.
2.2 Diesel SE
2.2 Diesel SE Business
2.2 Diesel Luxury
2.2 Diesel Luxury
3.0 V6 Diesel Luxury
2.2 Diesel R-Sport
2.2 Diesel R-Sport
3.0 V6 Diesel R-Sport

46.3
46.3
46.3
44.8
44.8
44.8

159
159
159
167
167
167

-

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE CC

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

2993 271/4000
2993 271/4000
2993 271/4000
2993 271/4000
2993 271/4000
2993 271/4000

443/2000
443/2000
443/2000
443/2000
443/2000
443/2000

-

1772
1772
1772
1850
1850
1850

0
0
0
0
0
0

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

1735 1850
1735 1850
1735 1850
1735 1850
1770 1850
1735 1850
1735 1850
1770 1850

Rating 

- 5 25740 8237 6-M 28 125 9.8 42.8 172 2143 161/3600 - 236/1400 - 1605 2000
Rating  

329
-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

25495
27495
29995
27695
29695
32195
31195
33195
35695
37195

10198
10998
11998
11078
11878
12878
12478
13278
14278
14878

6-M
6-M
9-A
6-M
6-M
9-A
6-M
6-M
9-A
9-A

26 116
26 117
27 119
26 116
27 117
28 119
27 116
28 117
29 119
29 119

10.9
12.0
10.3
10.9
12.0
10.3
10.9
12.0
10.3
10.3

53.3
50.4
48.7
53.3
50.4
48.7
53.3
50.4
48.7
48.7

139
147
154
139
147
154
139
147
154
154

1956 138/3750
1956 138/3750
1956 168/4000
1956 138/3750
1956 138/3750
1956 168/4000
1956 138/3750
1956 138/3750
1956 168/4000
1956 168/4000

-

-

5
5
5
5
5

37705
40295
43295
46995
50795

15082
16118
17318
18798
20318

8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A

36 119
40 126
41 126
41 126
43 126

10.2
8.2
8.2
8.2
8.2

37.7
37.7
37.7
37.7
37.7

198
198
198
198
198

2987 188/4000
2987 247/4000
2987 247/4000
2987 247/4000
2987 247/4000

-

303
-

2
2
2
4
4
4

29010
31160
32330
30680
32830
34000

9283
9971
10346
9818
10506
10880

5-A
5-A
5-A
5-A
5-A
5-A

24 107
25 107
31 107
24 107
25 107
31 107

10.6
10.6
10.6
10.7
10.7
10.7

34.9
34.9
34.9
34.0
34.0
34.0

213
213
213
217
217
217

2776 197/3600
2776 197/3600
2776 197/3600
2776 197/3600
2776 197/3600
2776 197/3600

-

258/1500 - 1753 1800
258/1500 - 1846 1600
258/1750 - 1878 2475
258/1500 - 1753 1800
258/1500 - 1846 1600
258/1750 - 1878 2475
258/1500 - 1753 1800
258/1500 - 1846 1600
258/1750 - 1878 2475
258/1750 - 1878 2475
Rating 
325/1600 420/1800 420/1800 420/1800 420/1800 Rating 

2328 3500
2328 3500
2328 3500
2328 3500
2328 3500


339/1600
339/1600
339/1600
339/1600
339/1600
339/1600

2075 1000
2075 1000
2075 1000
2253 1000
2253 1000
2253 1000

-

Rating  

Rio

-

3
3
3
5
5
5
5
5

8145
8745
9645
8345
8945
9845
9945
10545

3584
3848
4244
3672
3936
4332
4376
4218

5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M

3
4
6
3
4
6
4
7

95
95
95
95
95
95
95
106

13.9
13.9
13.9
13.9
13.9
13.9
13.9
11.0

67.3
67.3
67.3
67.3
67.3
67.3
67.3
65.7

99
99
99
99
99
99
99
100

998
998
998
998
998
998
998
1248

68/6200
68/6200
68/6200
68/6200
68/6200
68/6200
68/6200
83/6000

-

Fantastic value for money, with a stylish cabin. It’s good to drive too, with refined, zesty engines.

3 1.4 CRDi
1 1.1 CRDi
1 Air 1.1 CRDi
VR7 1.1 CRDi
2 1.1 CRDi
2 1.4 CRDi
3 1.4 CRDi
4 1.4 CRDi

Venga

300
293
-

3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

14795
11995
12795
13495
13895
14495
15395
16695

6510
6237
6398
6748
6948
6668
7082
7680

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M

8
3
3
3
3
7
8
7

106
99
99
99
99
106
106
106

13.7
15.0
15.5
15.5
15.5
13.7
13.7
13.7

70.6
88.3
78.5
78.5
74.3
70.6
70.6
70.6

105
85
94
94
99
105
105
105

1396
1120
1120
1120
1120
1396
1396
1396

89/4000
74/4000
74/4000
74/4000
74/4000
89/4000
89/4000
89/4000

Roomy and versatile, with a well laid out cabin. 1.4 CRDi engine is frugal but a bit on the noisy side.
1 1.4 CRDi
1 Air 1.4 CRDi
2 1.4 CRDi
3 1.6 CRDi
3 Sat Nav 1.6 CRDi

Soul

-

5
5
5
5
5

13095
13895
14995
17175
18170

5762
6114
6598
7557
7995

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M

10 104
11 104
11 104
14 113
15 113

14.0
14.0
14.0
11.1
11.1

62.8
62.8
62.8
64.2
64.2

119
119
119
117
117

1396 89/4000
1396 89/4000
1396 89/4000
1582 114/4000
1582 114/4000

70/3500
70/3500
70/3500
70/3500
70/3500
70/3500
70/3500
89/4000

- 915
- 915
- 915
- 920
- 920
- 920
- 920
- 930
Rating 

700
700
700
700
700
700
700
700

-

162/1750 - 1238 1100
125/1500 - 1155 800
125/1500 - 1191 800
125/1500 - 1191 800
125/1500 - 1191 800
162/1750 - 1239 1100
162/1750 - 1239 1100
162/1750 - 1239 1100
Rating  

-

162/1750 - 1345 1300
162/1750 - 1345 1300
162/1750 - 1345 1300
192/1900 - 1356 1300
192/1900 - 1356 1300
Rating 

Significant uplift in quality and more impressive driving manners, thanks to now being based on the cee’d.
Connect 1.6 CRDi
Connect 1.6 CRDi Auto
Connect Plus 1.6 CRDi
Connect Plus 1.6 CRDi Auto
Mixx 1.6 CRDi
Mixx 1.6 CRDi Auto
Maxx 1.6 CRDi
EV

cee’d

326
332

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

16400
17900
17500
19000
19750
21250
21550
24995

7872
8592
8400
9120
9480
10200
10344
tba

6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
1-A

9 112
9 110
10 112
10 110
10 112
10 110
11 112
19 90

10.8 56.5 132
11.8 47.1 158
10.8 56.5 132
11.8 47.1 158
10.8 56.5 132
11.8 47.1 158
10.8 56.5 132
10.8 (132) 0

1582 126/4000 1582 126/4000 1582 126/4000 1582 126/4000 1582 126/4000 1582 126/4000 1582 126/4000 109

192/1900 - 1383 1300
192/1900 - 1406 1100
192/1900 - 1383 1300
192/1900 - 1406 1100
192/1900 - 1383 1300
192/1900 - 1406 1100
192/1900 - 1383 1300
210 1565
0
Rating 

One of the best mid-sized cars about, with serious all-round appeal. Shame it’s saddled with a silly name.
1 1.4 CRDi
1 1.6 CRDi
VR7 1.4 CRDi
2 1.6 CRDi
2 1.6 CRDi Auto
3 1.6 CRDi
4 1.6 CRDi

POWER

8.4
8.2
8.4
8.2
8.4
8.2
8.4
8.2
7.8
7.8
7.8
7.8
7.8
7.8
7.8
7.8

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

6-M tba 132
8-A tba 132
6-M tba 132
8-A tba 132
6-M tba 132
8-A tba 132
6-M tba 132
8-A tba 132
6-M tba 140
8-A tba 140
6-M tba 140
8-A tba 140
6-M tba 140
8-A tba 140
6-M tba 140
8-A tba 140

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

29775
31525
30775
32525
32325
34075
32975
34725
30275
32025
31275
33025
33025
34775
33675
35425

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

XF

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

6.4
6.4
6.4
6.4
6.4
6.4

Looks great, is nicely priced, and that seven-year warranty makes it one of the star buys of the segment.

Rating COMING SOON

Jaguar’s answer to the BMW 3 Series. Brand new engines and aluminium platform mean top-class efficiency.
-

48 155
49 155
49 155
48 155
49 155
49 155

Picanto

UK dealers: 89 Warranty: 3 years/Unlimited mileage Servicing: 16,000miles
SE 2.0 Diesel
SE 2.0 Diesel Auto
Prestige 2.0 Diesel
Prestige 2.0 Diesel Auto
R-Sport 2.0 Diesel
R-Sport 2.0 Diesel Auto
Portfolio 2.0 Diesel
Portfolio 2.0 Diesel Auto
SE 2.0 Diesel
SE 2.0 Diesel Auto
Prestige 2.0 Diesel
Prestige 2.0 Diesel Auto
R-Sport 2.0 Diesel
R-Sport 2.0 Diesel Auto
Portfolio 2.0 Diesel
Portfolio 2.0 Diesel Auto

8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A

UK dealers: 180 Warranty: 7 years/100,000miles Servicing: 20,000miles (Picanto/Soul EV 10,000miles)

TEST

22144
23044
24244
25444
26044
27244
29938
31138

26160
27908
31220
27591
29339
32651

On-road manners are improved, but this is still a rock-climbing tool. It may lack creature comforts, but it’s pure fun.

Rating  

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

56870
60670
67870
59980
63780
70980

As classy as a Harvard-educated cowboy. It’s refined enough, and also ready to take to the rough stuff.

LONG
TERM

LONG
TERM

TEST

D-Max

Isuzu plays catch up with a solid effort. It’s a refined machine, that’s car-like and will go just about anywhere.
306
-

4
4
4
4
4
4

Bolder styling and more competent than its predecessors. 2.0-litre engines are more frugal, too.

UK dealers: 106 Warranty: 5 years/125,000miles Servicing: 12,000miles
4x4 Double Cab
4x4 Double Cab Eiger
4x4 Double Cab Yukon
4x4 Double Cab Yukon Automatic
4x4 Double Cab Utah
4x4 Double Cab Utah Automatic
4x4 Double Cab Blade
4x4 Double Cab Blade Automatic

-

Ironic name, as it’s slightly unsure what it is. Not bad to drive though, but there are classier rivals out there.

- 5 34488 12416 7-A 43 137 7.9 33.2 224 2993 235/3750 - 406/1750 - 1985 2000
- 5 38439 13838 7-A 44 137 7.9 33.2 224 2993 235/3750 - 406/1750 - 1985 2000
278 5 42571 15326 7-A 44 137 7.9 33.2 224 2993 235/3750 - 406/1750 - 1985 2000
Rating 

A price cut, a name change and more frugal engine marks what is a monsterous, but classy package.
GT 3.0d Auto
GT Premium 3.0d Auto
S 3.0d Auto
S Premium 3.0d Auto

Traffic-stopping looks a real gamble - it’s what red carpets are made for. Exceptionally refined and super luxurious.

Compass

Rating 

First Infiniti to use Mercedes technology to take on and beat the C-Class at its own game.
323
-

295/2000 - 1735 1850
332/2000 - 1735 1850
369/2000 - 1770 1850
443/2000 - 1770 1850
295/2000 - 1735 1850
332/2000 - 1735 1850
369/2000 - 1770 1850
443/2000 - 1770 1850
295/2000 - 1824 1850
295/2000 - 1824 1850
295/2000 - 1824 1850
332/2000 - 1824 1850
369/2000 - 1880 1850
295/2000 - 1824 1850
332/2000 - 1824 1850
369/2000 - 1880 1850
295/2000 - 1824 1850
332/2000 - 1824 1850
369/2000 - 1880 1850
443/2000 - 1880 1850
295/2000 - 1824 1850
332/2000 - 1824 1850
369/2000 - 1880 1850
443/2000 - 1880 1850
Rating 

UK dealers: 72 Warranty: 3 years/60,000miles
Servicing: 15,000miles (Cherokee/Grand Cherokee 12,500miles)

UK dealers: 10 Warranty: 3 years/60,000miles
Servicing: 12,000miles (15,500miles 2.2d) 9,000miles hybrid
SE 2.2d
SE 2.2d Auto
SE Executive 2.2d
SE Executive 2.2d Auto
Premium 2.2d
Premium 2.2d Auto
Premium Executive 2.2d
Premium Executive 2.2d Auto
Premium Executive Hybrid Auto
Sport 2.2d
Sport 2.2d Auto
S Hybrid Auto
S Hybrid AWD Auto

XJ

-

308
-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5

15895
16495
16490
18495
19605
20295
21895

6994
7258
7256
8138
8626
8930
9634

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M

6 106
12 122
6 106
13 122
13 116
13 122
14 122

13.0
11.5
13.0
11.5
11.3
11.5
10.5

68.9
76.3
65.7
74.3
51.4
74.3
65.7

109
97
114
100
145
100
112

1396 89/4000
1582 126/4000
1396 89/4000
1582 126/4000
1582 126/4000
1582 126/4000
1582 126/4000

-

162/1500
192/1900
162/1500
192/1900
192/1900
192/1900
192/1900

-

1365 1500
1375 1500
1365 1500
1375 1500
1385 1300
1375 1500
1375 1500
TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

13998
14573
14853
15428
15298
15950
16153
16805
17698
18553

2179 161/3500
2179 197/3500
2993 237/4000
2993 271/4000
2179 161/3500
2179 197/3500
2993 237/4000
2993 271/4000
2179 161/3500
2179 161/3500
2179 161/3500
2179 197/3500
2993 237/4000
2179 161/3500
2179 197/3500
2993 237/4000
2179 161/3500
2179 197/3500
2993 237/4000
2993 271/4000
2179 161/3500
2179 197/3500
2993 237/4000
2993 271/4000

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

27995
29145
29705
30855
30595
31900
32305
33610
35395
37105

129
139
159
159
129
139
159
159
129
129
129
139
163
129
139
163
129
139
163
163
129
139
163
163

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

57.7
54.3
47.1
47.1
57.7
54.3
47.1
47.1
57.7
57.7
57.7
54.3
46.3
57.7
54.3
46.3
57.7
54.3
46.3
46.3
57.7
54.3
46.3
46.3

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

INFINITI

307
-

192/1250 - 1537 1200
192/1250 - 1537 1200
236/1800 - 1679 2000
236/1800 - 1712 1600
192/1250 - 1537 1200
236/1800 - 1679 2000
236/1800 - 1712 1600
192/1250 - 1537 1200
236/1800 - 1679 2000
236/1800 - 1712 1600
192/1250 - 1537 1200
236/1800 - 1679 2000
236/1800 - 1712 1600
Rating  

10.5
8.5
7.1
6.4
10.5
8.5
7.1
6.4
10.9
10.9
10.9
8.8
7.1
10.9
8.8
7.1
10.9
8.8
7.1
6.6
10.9
8.8
7.1
6.6

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

SE 2.2 CRDi 4WD 5 seat
SE 2.2 CRDi 4WD 7 seat
SE 2.2 CRDi 4WD 5 seat Auto
SE 2.2 CRDi 4WD 7 seat Auto
Premium 2.2 CRDi 4WD 5 seat
Premium 2.2 CRDi 4WD 7 seat
Premium 2.2 CRDi 4WD 5 seat Auto
Premium 2.2 CRDi 4WD 7 seat Auto
Premium SE 2.2 CRDi 4WD 7 seat
Premium SE 2.2 CRDi 4WD 7 seat Auto

-

41 130
39 140
42 149
44 155
41 130
40 140
42 149
44 155
33 124
33 124
33 124
38 134
41 149
40 124
42 134
45 149
41 124
39 134
42 149
44 155
41 124
40 134
42 149
44 155

ENGINE CC

16 108
16 108
21 112
21 113
17 108
21 112
21 113
17 108
21 112
21 113
17 108
21 112
21 113

8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A

17182
17110
20058
22375
19390
19410
22558
23767
15334
16318
17014
16765
19183
17518
17455
19933
18382
18260
21308
23575
20590
20560
23808
24958

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

11100
12060
12420
13211
12690
12987
13778
13710
13905
14696
14190
14337
15128

35795
37195
40115
46615
40395
42195
45115
49515
31945
33995
35445
36445
38365
36495
37945
39865
38295
39695
42615
49115
42895
44695
47615
51995

GEARBOX

18500
20100
23000
24465
21150
24050
25515
22850
25750
27215
23650
26550
28015

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

Santa Fe

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

2.2 Diesel Premium Luxury
321
2.2 Diesel Premium Luxury
3.0 V6 Diesel Premium Luxury
3.0 V6 Diesel S Premium Luxury
2.2 Diesel Portfolio
2.2 Diesel Portfolio
3.0 V6 Diesel Portfolio
325
3.0 V6 Diesel S Portfolio
293
Sportbrake 2.2 Diesel SE
Sportbrake 2.2 Diesel SE Business
Sportbrake 2.2 Diesel Luxury
Sportbrake 2.2 Diesel Luxury
Sportbrake 3.0 V6 Diesel Luxury
Sportbrake 2.2 Diesel R-Sport
Sportbrake 2.2 Diesel R-Sport
Sportbrake 3.0 V6 Diesel R-Sport
Sportbrake 2.2 Diesel Premium Luxury
Sportbrake 2.2 Diesel Premium Luxury
Sportbrake 3.0 V6 Diesel Premium Luxury Sportbrake 3.0 V6 Diesel S Premium Luxury Sportbrake 2.2 Diesel Portfolio
Sportbrake 2.2 Diesel Portfolio
307
Sportbrake 3.0 V6 Diesel Portfolio
318
Sportbrake 3.0 V6 Diesel S Portfolio
-

LIST PRICE £

S 1.7 CRDi 2WD
SE 1.7 CRDi 2WD
SE 2.0 CRDi 4WD
SE 2.0 CRDi 4WD Automatic
SE Nav 1.7 CRDi 2WD
SE Nav 2.0 CRDi 4WD
SE Nav 2.0 CRDi 4WD Automatic
Premium 1.7 CRDi 2WD
319
Premium 2.0 CRDi 4WD
Premium 2.0 CRDi 4WD Automatic
Premium Panorama 1.7 CRDi 2WD
Premium Panorama 2.0 CRDi 4WD
Premium Panorama 2.0 CRDi 4WD Automatic -

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

240/2000 - 1648 1800
240/2000 - 1659 1500
240/2000 - 1648 1800
240/2000 - 1659 1500
Rating  

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

-

GEARBOX

1685 134/4000
1685 134/4000
1685 134/4000
1685 134/4000

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

119
159
119
159

LIST PRICE £

62.8
47.1
62.8
47.1

TRADE-IN VALUE

10.6
12.0
10.6
12.0

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

16 124
16 118
17 124
17 118

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

ENGINE CC

9767
10506
10775
11514

TRADE-IN VALUE

5
5
5
5

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

ix35

-

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

GEARBOX

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

Tourer Style 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive
Tourer Style 1.7 CRDi Auto
Tourer Premium 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive
Tourer Premium 1.7 CRDi Auto

0-62MPH
COMBINED
COMBINEDMPG
MPG
(RANGE)
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

LIST PRICE £

TRADE-IN VALUE

23255
25015
25655
27415

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

i40 (continued)

DieselCar

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Rating COMING SOON

Looks great, performs alright and is a comfortable place to hang out. It’s well priced to lure Mondeo man, too.
17 125
17 125
17 122
20 125
20 122

10.2
10.2
11.5
10.2
11.5

57.6
57.6
47.1
57.6
47.1

128
128
158
128
158

1685 134/4000
1685 134/4000
1685 134/4000
1685 134/4000
1685 134/4000

-

240/2000 - 1575 1300
240/2000 - 1575 1300
240/2000 - 1595 1300
240/2000 - 1575 1300
240/2000 - 1595 1300
Rating 

Like night and day compared to previous car. Good to drive, well equipped and keenly priced. What’s not to love?
12 112
12 112
16 116
16 119
17 119

12.6
12.6
11.6
10.0
10.0

60.1
60.1
46.3
56.4
56.4

124
124
159
132
132

1685 114/4000
1685 114/4000
1685 134/4000
1685 134/4000
1685 134/4000

-

192/1250
192/1250
236/1750
243/2000
243/2000

-

11078
14620
12296
16048
16935
13398
17340
18227
13862
17884
18771
14500
15228
15933

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A

LAND ROVER

307
-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5

26995
29400
30900
30500
32000
35605
36805

14037
15288
16068
15860
16640
18515
19139

6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-A
6-A

12 107
16 112
13 107
17 112
17 113
13 107
17 112
17 113
13 107
17 112
17 113
14 107
18 120
18 121

11.9
10.9
11.9
10.9
11.7
11.9
10.9
11.7
11.9
10.9
11.7
11.9
9.5
9.5

54.3
49.6
54.3
49.6
40.9
52.3
47.1
40.4
52.3
47.1
40.4
52.3
46.3
39.2

135
149
135
149
179
143
156
183
143
156
183
143
158
189

1685 114/4000
1995 134/4000
1685 114/4000
1995 134/4000
1995 134/4000
1685 114/4000
1995 134/4000
1995 134/4000
1685 114/4000
1995 134/4000
1995 134/4000
1685 114/4000
1995 181/4000
1995 181/4000

-

192/1250
236/1800
192/1250
236/1800
236/1800
192/1250
236/1800
236/1800
192/1250
236/1800
236/1800
192/1250
282/1800
289/1800
Rating 

21 118
21 118
21 118
22 118
22 118
25 118
27 118

9.4
9.4
9.5
9.4
9.5
9.5
9.5

47.9
47.9
42.2
47.9
42.2
41.5
41.5

155
155
175
155
175
178
178

2199 194/3800
2199 194/3800
2199 194/3800
2199 194/3800
2199 194/3800
2199 194/3800
2199 194/3800

-

311/1800
311/1800
322/1800
311/1800
322/1800
322/1800
322/1800

- 1490 1200
- 1600 2000
- 1490 1200
- 1600 2000
- 1676 1600
- 1490 1200
- 1600 2000
- 1676 1600
- 1490 1200
- 1600 2000
- 1676 1600
- 1490 1200
- 1600 2000
- 1676 1600

-

1891 2500
1891 2500
1919 2000
1891 2500
1919 2000
1919 2000
1919 2000

UK dealers: 117 Warranty: 3 years/Unlimited mileage Servicing: 16,000miles (Defender 12,000miles)

Defender

25265
27305
30505
27620
29550
33405

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M

25
25
26
27
28
28

90
90
90
90
90
90

15.8
15.8
15.8
15.8
15.8
15.8

27.7
27.7
27.7
25.5
25.5
25.5

269
269
269
295
295
295

2198 121/3500
2198 121/3500
2198 121/3500
2198 121/3500
2198 121/3500
2198 121/3500

-

Screwed together more convincingly, it’s the definitive urban 4x4 with second hand values to match.
2.2 TD4 SE
2.2 TD4 SE Tech
2.2 SD4 SE Auto
2.2 SD4 SE Tech Auto
2.2 SD4 Metropolis Auto

Discovery Sport

-

5
5
5
5
5

27765
29765
30270
32270
35995

14438
15478
15740
16780
18717

6-M
6-M
6-A
6-A
6-A

26 112
26 112
27 118
28 118
30 118

10.9
10.9
8.7
8.7
8.7

45.6
45.6
40.4
40.4
40.4

165
165
185
185
185

2179 148/4000
2179 148/4000
2179 188/3500
2179 188/3500
2179 188/3500

The new name for the Freelander. Pushed upmarket, and more versatile, we’ve yet to test it.
2.2 SD4 SE
2.2 SD4 SE Auto
2.2 SD4 SE Tech
2.2 SD4 SE Tech Auto
2.2 SD4 HSE
2.2 SD4 HSE Auto
2.2 SD4 HSE Luxury Auto

Discovery

-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5

32395
34195
33895
35695
37595
39395
42995

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

6-M tba 117
9-A tba 117
6-M tba 117
9-A tba 117
6-M tba 117
9-A tba 117
9-A tba 117

10.4
8.9
10.4
8.9
10.4
8.9
8.9

47.1
46.3
47.1
46.3
47.1
46.3
46.3

157
161
157
161
157
161
161

2179 188/3500
2179 188/3500
2179 188/3500
2179 188/3500
2179 188/3500
2179 188/3500
2179 188/3500

-

-

266/2000 - 1887 3500
266/2000 - 1887 3500
266/2000 - 1887 3500
266/2000 - 2062 3500
266/2000 - 2062 3500
266/2000 - 2062 3500
Rating 
310/1750
310/1750
310/1750
310/1750
310/1750

-

Range Rover Evoque

329
-

5
5
5
5
5

41595
47495
54495
59965
64790

25789
29447
33787
37178
40170

8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A

41 112
43 112
41 112
42 112
45 112

9.3
9.3
9.3
9.3
9.3

35.3
35.3
35.3
35.3
35.3

213
213
213
213
213

2993 252/4000
2993 252/4000
2993 252/4000
2993 252/4000
2993 252/4000

199
199
199
169
229

2993 288/4000
2993 288/4000
2993 288/4000
2993 288/4000
4367 335/3500

5 73950 38454
5 80650 41938
5 89650 46618
5 100350 52182
5 80850 42042
5 87550 45526
5 96550 50206
5 107950 56134
5 104150 54158
5 146900 76388
5 143400 74568

8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A

48 130
48 130
50 130
50 135
50 135
50 135
50 135
50 135
50 135
50 135
50 135

7.9
7.9
7.9
6.9
6.9
6.9
6.9
6.9
7.2
6.9
7.2

37.7
37.7
37.7
44.1
32.5
32.5
32.5
44.1
32.5
44.1
32.5

196
196
196
169
229
229
229
169
229
169
229

2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 255/4000
2993 288/4000
4367 335/3500
4367 335/3500
4367 335/3500
2993 288/4000
4367 335/3500
2993 288/4000
4367 335/3500

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

47
-

443/2000 - 2115 3500
443/2000 - 2115 3500
443/2000 - 2115 3500
443/2000 125 2372 3000
546/1750 - 2398 3500
Rating 

47
47
47
-

443/2000
443/2000
443/2000
443/2000
546/1750
546/1750
546/1750
443/2000
546/1750
443/2000
546/1750

125
125
125
-

2160 3500
2160 3500
2160 3500
2394 3000
2410 3500
2410 3500
2410 3500
tba 3000
2488 3500
tba 3000
2488 3500

443/2000 443/2000 443/2000 443/2000 443/2000 Rating 
-

280/1750
280/1750
310/1750
310/1750
310/1750

-

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

2179 148/4000
2179 148/4000
2179 188/3500
2179 188/3500
2179 188/3500

IS

CT 200h S
CT 200h SE
CT 200h Advance
CT 200h Luxury
CT 200h F Sport
CT 200h Premier

-

5
5
5
5
5
5

20995
22495
23995
24495
26745
29495

8818 CVT 19 112
9448 CVT 19 112
10078 CVT 19 112
10288 CVT 20 112
11233 CVT 20 112
12388 CVT 21 112

10.3
10.3
10.3
10.3
10.3
10.3

78.5
68.9
68.9
68.9
68.9
68.9

82
94
94
94
94
94

1798
1798
1798
1798
1798
1798

98/5200
98/5200
98/5200
98/5200
98/5200
98/5200

2570 3500
2570 3500
2570 3500
2570 3500
2570 3500

81
81
81
81
81
81

105/2800 153 1370
105/2800 153 1410
105/2800 153 1410
105/2800 153 1410
105/2800 153 1410
105/2800 153 1410
Rating  

Sharper looking compact exec to go up against the BMW 3 Series. No diesel, just hybrid power this time around.
IS 300h SE
IS 300h Luxury
IS 300h Executive Edition
IS 300h F Sport
IS 300h Premier

NX

316

4
4
4
4
4

29495
30995
29995
33495
38495

13568 CVT 31 125
14258 CVT 32 125
13798 CVT 32 125
15408 CVT 32 125
17708 CVT 33 125

8.4
8.4
8.4
8.4
8.4

65.7
64.2
64.2
60.1
60.1

99
103
103
109
109

2494 178/6000 141
2494 178/6000 141
2494 178/6000 141
2494 178/6000 141
2494 178/6000 141

NX 300h S FWD
NX 300h SE AWD
NX 300h Luxury AWD
NX 300h F Sport AWD
NX 300h Premier AWD

RX

-

5
5
5
5
5

29495
31495
34495
36995
42995

9438 CVT 29 112
10078 CVT 31 112
11038 CVT 31 112
11838 CVT 32 112
13758 CVT 32 112

9.3
9.3
9.3
9.3
9.3

56.5
54.3
54.3
54.3
54.3

116
121
121
121
121

2494 153/5700 141
2494 153/5700 141
2494 153/5700 141
2494 153/5700 141
2494 153/5700 141

Deeply green SUV offering great refinement, low running costs and credible levels of kit.
RX 450h SE
RX 450h Luxury
RX 450h Advance
RX 450h F Sport
RX 450h Premier

GS

303

5
5
5
5
5

44495
48495
48495
51995
55495

19578 CVT 40 124
21338 CVT 41 124
21338 CVT tba 124
22878 CVT 42 124
24418 CVT 41 124

7.8
7.8
7.8
7.8
7.8

44.8
44.8
44.8
44.8
44.8

145
145
145
145
145

163/4200
163/4200
163/4200
163/4200
163/4200

221
221
221
221
221

1620
1620
1620
1620
1620

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
750
750
750
750

Rating COMING SOON

Striking new smaller SUV with hybrid power, and based upon the Toyota RAV4. We’ve yet to test it.

3456 245/6000 232
3456 245/6000 232
3456 245/6000 232
3456 245/6000 232
3456 245/6000 232

155/4200 141 tba
155/4200 208 tba
155/4200 208 tba
155/4200 208 tba
155/4200 208 tba
Rating  

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

234/4800 350 2110 2000
234/4800 350 2110 2000
234/4800 350 2110 2000
234/4800 350 2110 2000
234/4800 350 2110 2000
Rating 

Still slipstreaming BMW 5 Series for dynamic ability, but the GS is slicker and more refined than before.
GS 300h SE
GS 300h Luxury
GS 300h F Sport
GS 300h Premier
GS 450h Luxury
GS 450h F Sport
GS 450h Premier

321
302
-

4
4
4
4
4
4
4

31495
37495
41745
43745
45495
51495
51495

10078 CVT 31 119
11998 CVT 32 119
13358 CVT 33 119
13998 CVT 33 119
14558 CVT 42 156
16478 CVT 42 156
16478 CVT 42 156

9.2
9.2
9.2
9.2
5.9
5.9
5.9

60.1
57.6
56.5
57.6
46.3
45.6
46.3

109
113
115
113
141
145
141

2494 177/6000 141
2494 177/6000 141
2494 177/6000 141
2494 177/6000 141
3456 288/6000 197
3456 288/6000 197
3456 288/6000 197

163/4200 221 1730
0
163/4200 221 1735
0
163/4200 221 1735
0
163/4200 221 1735
0
260/4500 203 1825 1500
260/4500 203 1825 1500
260/4500 203 1825 1500
Rating 

Hybrid power brings down running costs considerably. Filled to the brim with gadgets, but isn’t exactly cheap.
LS 600h L Premier

MASERATI

313 4 99995 45998 CVT 50 155 6.1 32.8 199 4969 389/6400 221 384/4000 221 2370

0

UK dealers: 18 Warranty: 3 years/62,500miles Servicing: 12,500miles

Ghibli

Rating 

The first diesel in Maserati’s history. Great to drive, it makes an interesting to the default premium choice.
Diesel

Quattroporte

325 4 48830 27345 8-A tba 155 6.3 47.8 158 2987 271/4000 - 443/2000 - 1835
Rating 

0

331 4 69235 38772 8-A tba 155 6.3 45.6 163 2987 271/4000 - 443/2000 - 1990

0

The first diesel in Maserati’s history. Great to drive, it makes an interesting to the default premium choice.
Diesel

MAZDA

UK dealers: 137 Warranty: 3 years/60,000miles Servicing: 12,500miles

3

5

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

133
133
149
159
149

Rating  

It’s a Prius in a fancy frock. Excellent emissions and build, but so-so performance and dynamics remain.

2.2 SE Diesel
2.2 SE-L Diesel
2.2 SE-L Diesel Auto
2.2 Sport Nav Diesel
2.2 Sport Nav Diesel Auto
Fastback 2.2 SE Diesel
Fastback 2.2 SE-L Diesel
Fastback 2.2 Sport Nav Diesel

320
325

5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4

19645
21145
22345
22545
23745
19645
21145
22545

7072
7612
8044
8116
8548
7072
7612
8116

6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M

23 130
24 130
24 125
24 130
24 125
23 132
24 132
24 132

8.1
8.1
9.7
8.1
9.7
8.0
8.0
8.0

68.9
68.9
58.9
68.9
58.9
72.4
72.4
72.4

107
107
127
107
127
104
104
104

Rating 

2191 148/4500
2191 148/4500
2191 148/4500
2191 148/4500
2191 148/4500
2191 148/4500
2191 148/4500
2191 148/4500

-

Case study in how to build a stylish MPV. Drives well too, though cabin needs an upgrade.

6

1.6 Sport Venture Diesel

- 5 21895 9196 6-M 16 111 13.7 54.3 138 1560 114/3600 - 199/1750 - 1505 1200
Rating 

Cracking styling ensures new 6 stands out in the company car crowd. Estate’s even cooler.
2.2 SE Diesel
2.2 SE-L Diesel
2.2 SE-L Diesel Auto
2.2 Sport Nav Diesel
2.2 Sport Nav Diesel
2.2 Sport Nav Diesel Auto
Tourer 2.2 SE Diesel
Tourer 2.2 SE-L Diesel
Tourer 2.2 SE-L Diesel Auto

1595 1500
1595 1500
1685 1800
1685 1800
1685 1800

280/1800 - 1470 1500
280/1800 - 1470 1500
280/1800 - 1480 1500
280/1800 - 1470 1500
280/1800 - 1480 1500
280/1800 - 1458 1500
280/1800 - 1458 1500
280/1800 - 1458 1500
Rating  

315
-

4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5

22095
22895
24095
25895
26295
27495
22895
23695
24895

9280
9616
10120
10876
11044
11548
9616
9952
10456

6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A

21 131
19 131
19 127
21 131
23 139
23 134
21 130
19 130
19 126

9.1
9.1
9.8
9.1
7.9
8.4
9.3
9.3
10.0

72.4
72.4
58.9
72.4
62.8
58.9
67.3
67.3
57.6

104
104
127
104
119
127
110
110
129

2191 148/4500
2191 148/4500
2191 148/4500
2191 148/4500
2191 173/4500
2191 173/4500
2191 148/4500
2191 148/4500
2191 148/4500

-

280/1800
280/1800
280/1800
280/1800
310/2000
310/2000
280/1800
280/1800
280/1800

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KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

ENGINE CC

37.7
37.7
37.7
44.1
32.5

310/1750 - 1854 2000
310/1750 - 1863 2200
310/1750 - 1854 2000
310/1750 - 1863 2200
310/1750 - 1854 2000
310/1750 - 1863 2200
310/1750 - 1863 2200
Rating 

-

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

56.5
56.5
49.6
47.1
49.6

ENGINE CC

11.2
11.2
8.5
8.5
8.5

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

28 112
29 112
32 121
32 121
33 121

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

LIST PRICE £

6-M
6-M
6-M
9-A
6-M
GEARBOX

16939
18099
18273
19317
19433

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

29205
31205
31505
33305
33505

TRADE-IN VALUE

5
5
5
5
5

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

-

7.2
7.2
7.2
6.9
6.9

Frugal hatch and saloon that’s neatly styled and great to drive. Lots of kit for your money, too.

Most desirable and classiest compact SUV about, boasting a superb driving experience and great quality.

eD4 Pure
eD4 Pure Tech
SD4 Pure
SD4 Pure Auto
SD4 Pure Tech

43 130
43 138
45 138
47 140
47 140

Rating COMING SOON

One of, if not, the classiest and capable ways of carrying seven people in comfort both on and off-road.
3.0 SDV6 SE
3.0 SDV6 SE Tech
3.0 SDV6 HSE
3.0 SDV6 HSE Luxury
3.0 SDV6 XXV

1785 2000
1785 2000
1805 2000
1805 2000
1805 2000

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

3
3
3
5
5
5

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

Freelander 2

297
-

3.0 TDV6 Vogue
3.0 TDV6 Vogue SE
312
3.0 TDV6 Autobiography
3.0 SDV6 Hybrid Autobiography
329
4.4 SDV8 Vogue
4.4 SDV8 Vogue SE
320
4.4 SDV8 Autobiography
LWB 3.0 SDV6 Hybrid Autobiography
LWB 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography
323
LWB 3.0 SDV6 Hybrid Autobiography Black LWB 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography Black
-

LS

Rating 

Ready for a museum podium as maker prepares 2015 replacement. Iconic go-anywhere hardware.
90 Station Wagon
90 County Station Wagon
90 XS Station Wagon
110 Station Wagon
110 County Station Wagon
110 XS Station Wagon

8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A
8-A

The ultimate expression in off and on-road luxury. Exquisitely finished and more economical.

Rating 

Large SUV that’s spacious and comfortable, with smooth engine and a pretty decent driving experience.

KX-1 2.2 CRDi AWD
KX-2 2.2 CRDi AWD
KX-2 2.2 CRDi AWD Auto
KX-2 Sat Nav 2.2 CRDi AWD
KX-2 Sat Nav 2.2 CRDi AWD Auto
KX-3 2.2 CRDi AWD Auto
KX-4 2.2 CRDi AWD Auto

31850
34450
39650
42978
39672

-

1553 1600
1553 1600
1569 1600
1553 1600
1562 1600
1578 1600
1578 1600
1578 1600
1588 1600
TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

LONG
TERM

TEST

Sorento

19100
21500
21200
23600
24905
23100
25500
26805
23900
26300
27605
25000
28200
29505

61250
66250
76250
82650
82650

CT
£8,595
£9,595
£9,795
£10,345
£10,795

The thinking driver’s Evoque? Sportage delivers on looks and performance. All for sensible money.
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

5
5
5
5
5

UK dealers: 50 Warranty: 3 years/60,000miles Servicing: 10,000miles

Sportage

323
-

317
-

LEXUS

Dacia Sandero Ambiance dCi 90
Dacia Logan MCV Ambiance dCi 90
Dacia Sandero Lauréate dCi 90
Dacia Sandero Midnight dCi 90
Dacia Logan MCV Lauréate dCi 90

1 1.7 CRDi 2WD
KX-1 2.0 CRDi AWD
2 1.7 CRDi 2WD
KX-2 2.0 CRDi AWD
KX-2 2.0 CRDi AWD Auto
3 1.7 CRDi 2WD
KX-3 2.0 CRDi AWD
KX-3 2.0 CRDi AWD Auto
3 Sat Nav 1.7 CRDi 2WD
KX-3 Sat Nav 2.0 CRDi AWD
KX-3 Sat Nav 2.0 CRDi AWD Auto
4 1.7 CRDi 2WD
KX-4 2.0 CRDi AWD
KX-4 2.0 CRDi AWD Auto

Range Rover

1581 1500
1581 1500
1600 1500
1591 1500
1591 1500

CHEAPEST SUB-100G/KM
DIESEL CARS ON SALE
1
2
3
4
5

3.0 SDV6 HSE
3.0 SDV6 HSE Dynamic
3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic
3.0 SDV6 Hybrid Autobiography Dynamic
4.4 SDV8 Autobiography Dynamic

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M

Earns its Sport name much more this time around. Based on the full-fat Range Rover, but with a sportier twist.

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

6980
7486
7548
8194
8517

310/1750 - 1685 1800
310/1750 - 1685 1800
310/1750 - 1685 1800
310/1750 - 1685 1800
310/1750 - 1685 1800
310/1750 - 1685 1800
280/1750 - 1595 1500
310/1750 - 1685 1800
310/1750 - 1685 1800
310/1750 - 1685 1800
310/1750 - 1685 1800
310/1750 - 1685 1800
310/1750 - 1685 1800
310/1750 - 1685 1800
Rating 

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

19390
20795
22200
24100
25050

-

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

5
5
5
5
5

159
149
159
149
159
159
129
149
153
149
153
149
153
153

ENGINE CC

318
-

2179 188/3500
2179 188/3500
2179 188/3500
2179 188/3500
2179 188/3500
2179 188/3500
2179 148/4000
2179 188/3500
2179 188/3500
2179 188/3500
2179 188/3500
2179 188/3500
2179 188/3500
2179 188/3500

47.1
49.6
47.1
49.6
47.1
47.1
57.6
49.6
48.7
49.6
48.7
49.6
48.7
48.7

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

1 1.7 CRDi
2 1.7 CRDi
2 1.7 CRDi Auto
3 1.7 CRDi
3 Sat Nav 1.7 CRDi

Range Rover Sport

8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
11.2
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

33 121
34 121
34 121
35 121
35 121
41 121
29 112
33 121
33 121
34 121
34 121
35 121
35 121
41 121

GEARBOX

8398
9616
10269
10834
11487

9-A
6-M
9-A
6-M
9-A
9-A
6-M
6-M
9-A
6-M
9-A
6-M
9-A
9-A

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

19995
22895
24450
25795
27350

20477
22797
23841
25523
26567
28887
18723
19433
20477
22797
23841
25523
26567
28887

LIST PRICE £

4
4
4
4
4

35305
39305
41105
44005
45805
49805
31205
33505
35305
39305
41105
44005
45805
49805

TRADE-IN VALUE

Carens

-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

1 1.7 CRDi
2 1.7 CRDi
2 1.7 CRDi Auto
3 1.7 CRDi
3 1.7 CRDi Auto

291
-

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

- 3 18795 8270 6-M 13 122 11.5 74.3 100 1582 126/4000 - 192/1900 - 1375 1500
320 3 20795 9150 6-M 13 122 10.5 65.7 112 1582 126/4000 - 192/1900 - 1375 1500
- 3 22895 10074 6-M 13 122 10.5 65.7 112 1582 126/4000 - 192/1900 - 1375 1500

POWER

Optima

LONG
TERM

SD4 Pure Tech Auto
SD4 Dynamic
SD4 Dynamic Auto
SD4 Dynamic Lux
SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
SD4 Autobiography Auto
Coupé eD4 Pure Tech
Coupé SD4 Pure Tech
Coupé SD4 Pure Tech Auto
Coupé SD4 Dynamic
Coupé SD4 Dynamic Auto
Coupé SD4 Dynamic Lux
Coupé SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Coupé SD4 Autobiography Auto

Shapely new cee’d three-door takes a step up in price compared to before. Nice to drive, but little for enthusiasts.

S 1.6 CRDi
SE 1.6 CRDi
SE Tech 1.6 CRDi

TEST

POWER

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

192/1900 - 1375 1500
162/1500 - 1411 1500
192/1900 - 1420 1500
192/1900 - 1420 1500
192/1900 - 1441 1300
192/1900 - 1420 1500
192/1900 - 1441 1300
192/1900 - 1420 1500
192/1900 - 1420 1500
Rating  

GEARBOX

-

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

1582 126/4000
1396 89/4000
1582 126/4000
1582 126/4000
1582 126/4000
1582 126/4000
1582 126/4000
1582 126/4000
1582 126/4000

LIST PRICE £

112
109
116
116
149
116
149
116
116

TRADE-IN VALUE

65.7
67.3
64.2
64.2
50.4
64.2
50.4
64.2
64.2

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

10.5
13.4
10.8
10.8
11.7
10.8
11.7
10.8
10.8

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

15 122
6 106
12 120
13 120
13 115
13 120
13 115
14 120
15 120

ENGINE CC

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

10470
7522
7516
8188
8654
8944
9410
9700
10498

GEARBOX

23795
17095
17895
19495
20605
21295
22405
23095
24995

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

LIST PRICE £

pro_cee’d

306

TRADE-IN VALUE

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER
LONG
TERM

TEST

4 Tech 1.6 CRDi
Sportswagon 1 1.4 CRDi
Sportswagon 1 1.6 CRDi
Sportswagon 2 1.6 CRDi
Sportswagon 2 1.6 CRDi Auto
Sportswagon 3 1.6 CRDi
Sportswagon 3 1.6 CRDi Auto
Sportswagon 4 1.6 CRDi
Sportswagon 4 Tech 1.6 CRDi

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119
139
136
144
119
119
136
144

2191 148/4500
2191 148/4500
2191 148/4500
2191 148/4500
2191 148/4500
2191 148/4500
2191 173/4500
2191 173/4500

-

-

1587 2000
1597 2000
1671 2000
1686 2000
1587 2000
1587 2000
1671 2000
1686 2000

A-Class

Quirky looks have been abandoned in favour of a great mainstream hatch that’s satisfying to drive and own.
6-M 16 118
7-A 15 118
6-M 16 118
7-A 16 118
6-M tba 118
7-A tba 118
6-M 16 118
7-A 16 118
6-M tba 118
7-A tba 118
6-M 21 130
7-A 21 130
6-M tba 130
7-A tba 130
6-M 22 130
7-A 22 130
6-M tba 130
7-A tba 130
7-A 25 137
7-A tba 137

11.3
11.6
11.3
11.6
11.3
11.6
11.3
11.6
11.3
11.6
9.3
9.2
9.3
9.2
9.3
9.2
9.3
9.2
8.2
8.2

78.5
70.6
70.6
68.9
70.6
68.9
70.6
65.7
70.6
65.7
64.2
68.9
64.2
68.9
62.8
68.9
62.8
68.9
67.3
67.3

92
103
102
108
102
108
105
111
105
111
114
106
114
106
116
108
116
108
109
109

1461 107/4000
1461 107/4000
1461 107/4000
1461 107/4000
1461 107/4000
1461 107/4000
1461 107/4000
1461 107/4000
1461 107/4000
1461 107/4000
2143 134/3400
2143 134/3400
2143 134/3400
2143 134/3400
2143 134/3400
2143 134/3400
2143 134/3400
2143 134/3400
2143 168/3400
2143 168/3400

-

192/1750
192/1750
192/1750
192/1750
192/1750
192/1750
192/1750
192/1750
192/1750
192/1750
221/1400
221/1400
221/1400
221/1400
221/1400
221/1400
221/1400
221/1400
258/1400
258/1400

-

1385
0
1425 1200
1395 1200
1425 1200
1395 1200
1425 1200
1395 1200
1425 1200
1395 1200
1425 1200
1465 1500
1485 1500
1465 1500
1485 1500
1465 1500
1485 1500
1465 1500
1485 1500
1485
0
1485
0

14001
14755
15145
15899
14888
15988

6-M
7-A
6-M
7-A
7-A
7-A

25 137
25 137
26 137
26 137
28 143
28 143

9.4
9.8
9.4
9.8
8.2
8.2

64.2
67.3
64.2
67.3
67.3
67.3

114
110
114
110
111
111

-

4
4
4
4

46500
49950
48080
51400

21390
22977
22117
23644

7-A
9-A
7-A
9-A

43 138
48 155
41 133
48 152

8.5
6.5
8.8
6.6

56.5
52.3
56.5
49.6

129
142
132
149

-

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

34270
36765
36820
39445
39880
42375
41210
36060
38555
38755
41250
41670
44165
43015
36615
39110
40730
42425
39985
42610
44100
45810

13708
14706
15464
16567
18345
19493
18957
14424
15422
17827
18975
19168
20316
19787
18308
19555
20365
19516
19993
21305
22050
21073

7-A
7-A
7-A
7-A
7-A
7-A
9-A
7-A
7-A
7-A
7-A
7-A
7-A
9-A
7-A
7-A
7-A
9-A
7-A
7-A
7-A
9-A

33 141
33 141
38 150
38 150
41 150
41 150
43 155
33 136
33 136
38 144
38 144
41 144
41 144
43 155
35 145
35 145
43 153
46 155
36 143
37 143
45 151
48 155

8.4
8.4
7.5
7.5
7.1
7.1
6.4
8.8
8.8
7.8
7.8
7.4
7.4
6.6
8.3
8.3
7.3
6.2
8.7
8.7
7.7
6.5

64.2
57.7
57.7
55.4
68.9
67.3
53.3
60.1
57.7
51.4
51.4
64.2
64.2
51.4
60.1
57.7
57.7
54.3
57.7
55.4
57.7
51.4

116
128
129
134
107
110
139
124
129
143
145
114
114
142
122
129
129
136
129
134
128
143

LIST PRICE £

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

0-62MPH

72.4
tba
68.9
70.6
65.7
68.9
64.2
68.9
64.2
65.7
64.2
64.2
78.5
76.3
74.3
65.7
tba
tba
65.7
64.2
65.7
62.8
64.2
61.4
62.8
61.4
60.1

102
103
106
103
109
104
110
106
113
109
110
113
94
95
99
112
113
116
108
114
109
115
112
118
117
118
121

GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC AMG Sport

M-Class

13658
14412
14178
14932
15259
15779
16003
16523

6-M 25 127
7-A 25 127
6-M 25 127
7-A 25 127
7-A tba 124
7-A tba 124
7-A 28 134
7-A 29 134

10.0
9.9
10.0
9.9
9.9
9.9
8.3
8.3

62.8
62.8
62.8
62.8
55.4
55.4
55.4
55.4

119
119
119
119
132
132
132
132

2143 134/3400
2143 134/3400
2143 134/3400
2143 134/3400
2143 134/3400
2143 134/3400
2143 168/3400
2143 168/3400

295/1400 - 1790
0
457/1600 - 1845
0
295/1400 - 1845 2100
457/1600 - 1935 2100
Rating 

27
27
27
27
-

295/1400 - 1760 2000
295/1400 - 1760 2000
369/1600 - 1845 2000
369/1600 - 1845 2000
369/1600 207 1845 300
369/1600 207 1845 300
457/1600 - 1885 2100
295/1400 - 1760 2100
295/1400 - 1760 2100
369/1600 - 1885 2100
369/1600 - 1885 2100
369/1600 207 1955 300
369/1600 207 1955 300
457/1600 - 1955 2100
295/1400 - 1735 1800
295/1400 - 1735
0
369/1600 - 1735
0
457/1600 - 1785
0
295/1400 - 1845 1800
295/1400 - 1845
0
369/1600 - 1845
0
457/1600 - 1915
0
Rating 

-

221/1400 221/1400 221/1400 221/1400 221/1400 221/1400 258/1400 258/1400 Rating 

1505 1500
1535 1500
1505 1500
1535 1500
1595 1800
1595 1800
1535 1800
1535 1800


- 5 86435 38031 7-A tba 108 9.1 25.2 295 2987 208/3400 - 398/1600 - 2570 3500
Rating  

317 5 60750 26730 7-A 49 137 7.9 36.2 209 2987 255/3600 - 457/1600 - 2455 3500
Rating 

Downsized engines bring extra frugality to the M-Class. It’s great to drive too, and not badly priced.
ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC SE Executive
ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC AMG Line
ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC SE Executive
ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC AMG Line

S-Class

-

192/1750 - 1395
0
192/1750 - 1420 1200
192/1750 - 1450 1200
192/1750 - 1420 1200
192/1750 - 1450 1200
192/1750 - 1420 1200
192/1750 - 1450 1200
221/1400 - 1485 1500
221/1400 - 1505 1500
221/1400 - 1485 1500
221/1400 - 1505 1500
221/1400 - 1485 1500
221/1400 - 1505 1500
258/1400 - 1505 1500
258/1400 - 1505 1500
258/1400 - 1575 1500
258/1400 - 1575 1500
Rating 

27
27
27
-

236/1500
236/1500
236/1500
295/1400
295/1400
295/1400
295/1400
295/1400
295/1400
369/1600
369/1600
369/1600
369/1600
369/1600
369/1600
236/1500
236/1500
236/1500
295/1400
295/1400
295/1400
295/1400
295/1400
295/1400
369/1600
369/1600
369/1600

207
207
207
-

1485
1485
1485
1550
1570
1550
1570
1550
1570
1595
1595
1595
1715
1715
1715
1545
1545
1545
1595
1615
1595
1615
1595
1615
1660
1660
1660

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

1598 134/3800
1598 134/3800
1598 134/3800
2143 168/3000
2143 168/3000
2143 168/3000
2143 168/3000
2143 168/3000
2143 168/3000
2143 201/3800
2143 201/3800
2143 201/3800
2143 201/3800
2143 201/3800
2143 210/3800
1598 134/3800
1598 134/3800
1598 134/3800
2143 168/3000
2143 168/3000
2143 168/3000
2143 168/3000
2143 168/3000
2143 168/3000
2143 201/3800
2143 201/3800
2143 201/3800
ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

9.7
9.7
9.7
7.7
7.4
7.7
7.4
7.7
7.4
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.4
6.4
6.4
10.1
10.1
10.1
7.9
7.6
7.9
7.6
7.9
7.6
6.9
6.9
6.9

CO2 G/KM

6-M 25 135
6-M 26 135
6-M 26 135
6-M 34 145
7-A 34 145
6-M 35 145
7-A 35 145
6-M 36 145
7-A 36 145
7-A 35 153
7-A 37 153
7-A 37 153
7-A 36 152
7-A 37 152
7-A 37 152
6-M tba 133
6-M tba 133
6-M tba 133
6-M 34 143
7-A 34 142
6-M 35 143
7-A 35 142
6-M 36 143
7-A 36 142
7-A 35 150
7-A 37 150
7-A 37 150

ENGINE CC

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

GEARBOX

28570
30565
32060
29365
30865
31360
32860
32855
34355
32020
34015
35510
34630
36625
38120
29770
31765
33260
30565
32065
32560
34060
34055
35555
33220
35215
36710

26265
27715
27265
28715
29345
30345
30775
31775

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

-

2143 174/3200
2987 255/3600
2143 174/3200
2987 255/3600

-

5
5
5
5

48190
50850
51335
53995

21204
22374
22587
23758

7-A
7-A
7-A
7-A

38 130
41 130
43 139
45 139

9.0
9.0
7.4
7.4

45.6
45.6
39.2
39.2

163
163
189
189

2143 201/4200
2143 201/4200
2987 255/3600
2987 255/3600

-

369/1600
369/1600
457/1600
457/1600

2150 2950
2150 2950
2175 3500
2175 3500
Rating 

The most technically advanced car in the world, before the technology filters down to more mundane models.
S 300 BlueTEC Hybrid L AMG Line
S 350 BlueTEC AMG Line
S 350 BlueTEC L SE Line
S 350 BlueTEC L AMG Line
S 400 Hybrid L SE Line
S 400 Hybrid L AMG Line
S 500 Plug-In Hybrid L AMG Line

SLK-Class

328
324
-

4
4
4
4
4
4
4

72260
67940
66910
70940
70900
74930
87965

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

7-A
7-A
7-A
7-A
7-A
7-A
7-A

50 155
50 155
50 155
50 155
49 155
49 155
50 155

7.6
6.8
6.8
6.8
6.8
6.8
5.2

61.4 120
49.6 151
50.4 148
48.7 154
44.8 147
42.8 153
100.9 65

2143 201/3800 27
2987 255/3600 2987 255/3600 2987 255/3600 3498 302/6500 27
3498 302/6500 27
tba 328/tba 114

369/1600
457/1600
457/1600
457/1600
273/3500
273/3500
tba

SLK 250 CDI Auto
SLK 250 CDI AMG Sport Auto

Viano

MG

192
184
184
tba

- 2 33150 20553 7-A 42 151 6.7 56.5 132 2143 201/4200 - 369/1600 - 1590
0
299 2 37150 23033 7-A 43 151 6.7 56.5 132 2143 201/4200 - 369/1600 - 1590
0
Rating  

Different lengths means generous amounts of space. Makes the perfect airport shuttle bus.
Long 2.2 CDI Ambiente Auto
Long 2.2 CDI Grand Edition Auto
Long 3.0 CDI Ambiente Auto
Long 3.0 CDI Grand Edition Auto
Extra Long 2.2 CDI Ambiente Auto
Extra Long 3.0 CDI Ambiente Auto

-

2035
0
1955 2100
1975 2100
1975 2100
1945
0
1945
0
tba
0
Rating 

Beautifully crafted, rock-solid but lithe, new SLK reaches out for men to love it. They will.

283

5
5
5
5
5
5

37260
40465
40910
44115
37820
41470

17885
19423
22091
23822
18154
23223

5-A
5-A
5-A
5-A
5-A
5-A

28 113
28 113
35 125
35 125
28 113
35 125

11.1
11.1
9.1
9.1
11.1
9.1

34.9
34.9
32.8
32.8
34.9
32.8

216
216
226
226
216
226

2143 161/3800
2143 161/3800
2987 221/3800
2987 221/3800
2143 161/3800
2987 221/3800

-

266/1600
266/1600
325/1400
325/1400
266/1600
325/1400

-

2214 2000
2214 2000
2314 2000
2314 2000
2239 2000
2316 2000

UK dealers: 54 Warranty: 3 years/60,000miles Servicing: 15,000miles

6

There’s life in Longbridge yet: UK-designed diesel engine propels 6 into credible rep car class.

GT S DTi
GT SE DTi
GT TSE DTi
GT 90th Anniversary DTi
Magnette DTi

MINI

306
-

5
5
5
5
4

16995
18195
20195
19999
21195

5099
5459
6059
6000
6359

6-M 14 120
6-M 14 120
6-M 15 120
6-M tba 120
6-M 15 120

8.9
8.9
8.9
8.9
8.9

57.6
57.6
57.6
57.6
57.6

129
129
129
129
129

1849 148/4000
1849 148/4000
1849 148/4000
1849 148/4000
1849 148/4000

-

Rating  

258/1800
258/1800
258/1800
258/1800
258/1800

-

1595 1600
1605 1600
1615 1600
1615 1600
1605 1600

UK dealers: 145 Warranty: 3 years/Unlimited mileage Servicing: Variable schedule

New Hatch

Like a cheeky caricature of the winning MINI formula. More frugal, better quality and only marginally costlier.
One D
Cooper D
Cooper D Auto
Cooper SD
Cooper SD Auto
One D
Cooper D
Cooper D Auto
Cooper SD
Cooper SD Auto

Convertible

329
332
331
-

3
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
5
5

14890
16450
17720
19450
20720
15490
17050
18320
20050
21320

8636
9541
10278
11281
12018
8984
9889
10626
11629
12366

6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

11 118
15 127
15 127
23 141
23 140
11 116
15 126
15 125
23 140
23 139

11.0
9.2
9.2
7.3
7.2
11.4
9.4
9.5
7.4
7.3

83.1
80.7
76.3
70.6
70.6
80.7
78.5
74.3
68.9
68.9

89
92
98
106
104
92
95
99
109
107

1496 94/4000
1496 114/4000
1496 114/4000
1995 168/4000
1995 168/4000
1496 94/4000
1496 114/4000
1496 114/4000
1995 168/4000
1995 168/4000

-

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

286 2 18910 9455 6-M 19 121 10.3 70.6 105 1598 110/4000 - 199/1750 - 1275

0

Diesel power with drop-top fun. It’s a real hoot to drive in a pint-sized package and its frugal too.
Cooper D

Rating 

162/1500 - 1190
199/1750 - 1210
199/1750 - 1225
266/1500 - 1250
266/1500 - 1265
162/1500 - 1290
199/1750 - 1265
199/1750 - 1280
266/1500 - 1305
266/1500 - 1325
Rating 

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

1461 107/4000
1461 107/4000
1461 107/4000
1461 107/4000
1461 107/4000
1461 107/4000
1461 107/4000
2143 134/3200
2143 134/3200
2143 134/3200
2143 134/3200
2143 134/3200
2143 134/3200
2143 174/3600
2143 174/3600
2143 174/3600
2143 174/3600

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

221/1400 - 1500 1500
221/1400 - 1525 1500
221/1400 - 1500 1500
221/1400 - 1525 1500
258/1400 - 1525 1500
258/1400 - 1525 1500
Rating 

You think you own the road? You’ll need to with this seven-seater as it’s so vast. Latest model plusher than ever.

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

94
108
104
110
107
112
111
111
104
113
107
117
111
109
111
130
131

G 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

78.5
68.9
70.6
tba
tba
tba
65.7
65.7
70.6
tba
tba
tba
65.7
67.3
tba
56.5
tba

327
-

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

-

2143 134/3200
2143 134/3200
2143 134/3200
2143 134/3200
2143 168/3400
2143 168/3400

2143 174/3200
2143 174/3200
2143 201/3800
2143 201/3800
2143 201/4200
2143 201/4200
2987 255/3400
2143 174/3200
2143 174/3200
2143 201/3800
2143 201/3800
2143 201/4200
2143 201/4200
2987 255/3400
2143 174/3200
2143 174/3200
2143 201/3800
2987 255/3400
2143 174/3200
2143 174/3200
2143 201/3800
2987 255/3400

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE CC

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

GEARBOX

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

LIST PRICE £

TRADE-IN VALUE

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

E 220 BlueTEC SE Auto
E 220 BlueTEC AMG Line Auto
E 250 CDI SE Auto
E 250 CDI AMG Line Auto
E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid SE Auto
E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid AMG Line Auto
E 350 BlueTEC AMG Line Auto
E 220 BlueTEC SE Estate Auto
E 220 BlueTEC AMG Line Estate Auto
E 250 CDI SE Estate Auto
E 250 CDI AMG Line Estate Auto
E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid SE Estate Auto
E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid AMG Line Estate Auto
E 350 BlueTEC AMG Line Estate Auto
E 220 BlueTEC SE Coupé Auto
E 220 BlueTEC AMG Line Coupé Auto
E 250 CDI AMG Line Coupé Auto
E 350 BlueTEC AMG Line Coupé Auto
E 220 BlueTEC SE Cabriolet Auto
E 220 BlueTEC AMG Line Cabriolet Auto
E 250 CDI AMG Line Cabriolet Auto
E 350 BlueTEC AMG Line Cabriolet Auto

GL-Class

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

11.6
11.6
11.9
11.6
11.9
11.6
11.9
9.9
9.8
9.9
9.8
9.9
9.8
8.3
8.3
8.3
8.3

TRADE-IN VALUE

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

120

330
332
-

26925
28375
29125
30575
29775
31975

Keeps getting better. Still solid as ever, but now even more sensible for running costs. Estate huge.

G-Class

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

6-M tba 118
6-M tba 118
7-A tba 118
6-M tba 118
7-A tba 118
6-M tba 118
7-A tba 118
6-M tba 130
7-A tba 130
6-M tba 130
7-A tba 130
6-M tba 130
7-A tba 130
7-A tba 139
7-A tba 139
7-A tba 137
7-A tba 137

Larger and more luxurious than before, with more frugal engines and better equipment.
C 200 BlueTec SE
C 200 BlueTec Sport
C 200 BlueTec AMG Line
C 220 BlueTec SE
C 220 BlueTec SE Auto
C 220 BlueTec Sport
C 220 BlueTec Sport Auto
C 220 BlueTec AMG Line
C 220 BlueTec AMG Line Auto
C 250 BlueTec SE Auto
C 250 BlueTec Sport Auto
C 250 BlueTec AMG Line Auto
C 300 BlueTec Hybrid SE Auto
C 300 BlueTec Hybrid Sport Auto
C 300 BlueTec Hybrid AMG Line Auto
C 200 BlueTec SE Estate
C 200 BlueTec Sport Estate
C 200 BlueTec AMG Line Estate
C 220 BlueTec SE Estate
C 220 BlueTec SE Estate Auto
C 220 BlueTec Sport Estate
C 220 BlueTec Sport Estate Auto
C 220 BlueTec AMG Line Estate
C 220 BlueTec AMG Line Estate Auto
C 250 BlueTec SE Estate Auto
C 250 BlueTec Sport Estate Auto
C 250 BlueTec AMG Line Estate Auto

295/1400 - 1615 1800
295/1400 - 1630 1800
295/1400 - 1615 1800
295/1400 - 1630 1800
369/1600 - 1655 1800
369/1600 - 1660 1800
Rating  

Rewinds the clock to 1979. Classic 4x4 with a mild makeover, including a new cabin. Shouts money, and fab off-road.

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

New C-Class

9482
9482
10091
9731
10340
10275
10884
9933
10542
10183
10792
10727
11336
11393
11936
12023
12621

E-Class

GLA 200 CDI Sport
GLA 200 CDI Sport Auto
GLA 200 CDI AMG Line
GLA 200 CDI AMG Line Auto
GLA 200 CDI 4MATIC Sport Auto
GLA 200 CDI 4MATIC AMG Line Auto
GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC Sport Auto
GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC AMG Line Auto

Rating 

Merc says it’s its most significantly changed model ever. We agree. It’s now rather good.
22575
22575
24025
23170
24620
24465
25915
23650
25100
24245
25695
25540
26990
27125
28420
28625
30050

4
4
4
4
4
4

ENGINE CC

New B-Class

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

-

New compact crossover based on the A-Class. Great to drive, beautifully finished and keenly priced.

With a choice of five diesel engines and five different trim levels, there’s a
wide range of Peugeot 308 models to suit all tastes and budgets. But for
us, the best value version is mid-spec Active, paired to the latest 118bhp
1.6-litre BlueHDi that already meets the Euro 6 emissions regulations.
The standard kit is all you need in a well-priced family car, with alloy
wheels, satellite navigation, rear parking sensors, Bluetooth mobile phone
connectivity, DAB digital radio and dual-zone climate control fitted as
standard. The only option we would choose is either Rioja Red, Aluminium
or Nera Black paintwork costing £525, bringing the total cost of this ideally
specified Peugeot 308 to £20,270.

-

CLS 220 BlueTEC AMG Line
CLS 350 BlueTEC AMG Line
CLS 250 BlueTEC AMG Line Shooting Brake
CLS 350 BlueTEC AMG Line Shooting Brake

GLA-Class

CHOOSING THE IDEAL
PEUGEOT 308

B 180 CDI ECO SE
B 180 CDI SE
B 180 CDI SE Auto
B 180 CDI Sport
B 180 CDI Sport Auto
B 180 CDI AMG Line
B 180 CDI AMG Line Auto
B 200 CDI SE
B 200 CDI SE Auto
B 200 CDI Sport
B 200 CDI Sport Auto
B 200 CDI AMG Line
B 200 CDI AMG Line Auto
B 220 CDI Sport Auto
B 220 CDI AMG Line Auto
B 220 CDI 4MATIC Sport Auto
B 220 CDI 4MATIC AMG Line Auto

315

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

9225
9761
9570
10179
9862
10471
10095
10704
10933
11542
10021
10630
10313
10922
10546
11155
11384
11993
11659
12497

CLA 200 CDI Sport
CLA 200 CDI Sport Auto
CLA 200 CDI AMG Sport
CLA 200 CDI AMG Sport Auto
CLA 220 CDI Sport Auto
CLA 220 CDI AMG Sport Auto

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

21965
23240
22785
24235
23480
24930
24035
25485
26030
27480
23860
25310
24555
26005
25110
26560
27105
28555
27760
29755

Rating 

2143 168/3000
2143 168/3000
2143 168/3000
2143 168/3000
2143 201/3800
2143 201/3800

Kicks off a totally new segment with CLS-Class looks, combined with A-Class underpinnings.

GEARBOX

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

109
128
133
139
143
139

Revised with extra body jewellery and more economy. Kicked off the four-door coupé trend.

Rating 

323
307
-

CLA-Class

New CLS-Class

UK dealers: 125 Warranty: 3 years/Unlimited mileage Servicing: Variable schedule
A 180 CDI ECO SE
A 180 CDI SE Auto
A 180 CDI Sport
A 180 CDI Sport Auto
A 180 CDI Sport Edition
A 180 CDI Sport Edition Auto
A 180 CDI AMG Sport
A 180 CDI AMG Sport Auto
A 180 CDI AMG Night Edition
A 180 CDI AMG Night Edition Auto
A 200 CDI Sport
A 200 CDI Sport Auto
A 200 CDI Sport Edition
A 200 CDI Sport Edition Auto
A 200 CDI AMG Sport
A 200 CDI AMG Sport Auto
A 200 CDI AMG Night Edition
A 200 CDI AMG Night Edition Auto
A 220 CDI AMG Sport Auto
A 220 CDI AMG Night Edition Auto

POWER

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

280/1800
280/1800
280/1800
280/1800
280/1800
280/1800
310/2000
310/2000

68.9
57.7
55.4
53.3
52.3
53.3

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

61.4
53.3
54.3
51.4
61.4
61.4
54.3
51.4

8.4
8.1
8.4
8.1
7.0
7.1

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

9.2
10.0
9.4
10.2
9.2
9.2
8.8
9.4

34 144
34 144
38 144
38 144
41 149
41 149

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

18 126
18 123
17 122
17 121
20 126
19 126
21 129
21 127

6-M
7-A
6-M
7-A
6-M
7-A

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A

14320
15010
14932
15622
15417
16100

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

11848
12498
12698
13298
12648
13348
13774
14350

31130
32630
32460
33960
33515
35000

LIST PRICE £

23695
24995
25395
26595
25295
26695
28695
29895

2
2
2
2
2
2

TRADE-IN VALUE

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

-

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

MERCEDES-BENZ

303
-

C 220 CDI Executive SE Coupé
C 220 CDI Executive SE Coupé Auto
C 220 CDI AMG Sport Edition Coupé
C 220 CDI AMG Sport Edition Coupé Auto
C 250 CDI AMG Sport Edition Coupé
C 250 CDI AMG Sport Edition Coupé Auto

LONG
TERM

2.2 2WD SE-L Diesel
2.2 2WD SE-L Auto Diesel
2.2 AWD SE-L Diesel
2.2 AWD SE-L Auto Diesel
2.2 2WD SE-L Lux Diesel
2.2 2WD Sport Nav Diesel
2.2 AWD Sport Nav Diesel
2.2 AWD Sport Nav Auto Diesel

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE CC

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

0-62MPH
COMBINED
COMBINEDMPG
MPG
(RANGE)
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

GEARBOX

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

LIST PRICE £

Mazda plays catch-up in the compact SUV league. Velvety performance, particularly from the engine.

C-Class

Merc injects more luxury and driving passion to its compact executive. Coupé looks pretty stylish.

TEST

CX-5

- 5 26695 11212 6-M 21 130 9.2 64.2 116 2191 148/4500 - 280/1800 - 1578 1600
- 5 27095 11380 6-M 23 137 8.0 61.4 121 2191 173/4500 - 310/2000 - 1587 1600
- 5 28295 11884 6-A 23 134 8.6 57.6 129 2191 173/4500 - 310/2000 - 1597 1600
Rating 

POWER

Tourer 2.2 Sport Nav Diesel
Tourer 2.2 Sport Nav Diesel
Tourer 2.2 Sport Nav Diesel Auto

TRADE-IN VALUE

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

6 (continued)

DieselCar

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6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

13 106
18 116
18 112
16 112
16 110
20 124
20 122
20 122
20 121

12.9
10.9
11.3
11.6
11.9
9.2
9.4
9.3
9.4

67.3
67.3
50.4
60.1
47.9
62.8
49.6
58.9
47.9

111
111
148
123
155
119
149
126
156

1598 89/4000
1598 110/4000
1995 110/4000
1598 110/4000
1995 110/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000

A cynic might say it’s just a three-door Countryman, and err, it is... trapped up a niche cul-de-sac.
Cooper D
Cooper D Auto
Cooper D ALL4
Cooper D ALL4 Auto
Cooper SD
Cooper SD Auto
Cooper SD ALL4
Cooper SD ALL4 Auto

MITSUBISHI

320
-

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

20210
21440
21400
22665
23070
24360
24290
25615

10105
10720
10700
11333
11535
12180
12145
12808

6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

15 117
15 114
14 114
14 111
20 125
19 124
19 124
19 122

10.8
11.2
11.5
11.8
9.1
9.3
9.2
9.3

67.3
50.4
60.1
47.9
62.8
49.6
58.9
47.9

111
148
123
155
119
149
126
156

1598 110/4000
1995 110/4000
1598 110/4000
1995 110/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000

-

159/1750 - 1385
0
199/1750 - 1385 800
199/1750 - 1410 1200
199/1750 - 1465 800
199/1750 - 1490 1200
225/1750 - 1395 800
225/1750 - 1425 1200
225/1750 - 1480 800
225/1750 - 1505 1200
Rating  

-

199/1750
199/1750
199/1750
199/1750
225/1750
225/1750
225/1750
225/1750

-

1385 800
1405 1200
1455 800
1480 1200
1395 800
1420 1200
1470 800
1495 1200

i-MiEV Keiko

- 5 23499 6110 1-A 27 81 15.9 (93) 0

Mirage

-

-

66

Good value, frugal and well equipped, but lets itself down by feeling cheap and is below par to drive.

LONG
TERM

TEST

1
2
3
3 Auto

-

ASX

Pulsar

LONG
TERM

8999
10999
11999
12999

3600
4400
4800
5200

5-M 15 106
5-M 18 112
5-M 18 112
CVT 18 107

13.6
11.7
11.7
12.8

67.3
68.9
65.7
68.9

96
96
100
95

999
1193
1193
1193

70/6000
79/6000
79/6000
79/6000

-

133 1110

Visia dCi 110
Acenta dCi 110
n-tec+ dCi 110
Tekna dCi 110

2015

Visia dCi 110
Acenta dCi 110
n-tec dCi 110
n-tec+ dCi 110
Tekna dCi 110
Tekna dCi 130
Tekna dCi 130 Auto
Tekna dCi 130 4WD

New X-Trail

Outlander

Plusher and better equipped than its predecessor. Frugal engines deliver decent performance too.

2.2 DI-D GX2
2.2 DI-D GX3
2.2 DI-D GX3 Auto
2.2 DI-D GX4
2.2 DI-D GX4 Auto
2.2 DI-D GX4s Auto
PHEV 2.0 MIVEC GX3h Auto
PHEV 2.0 MIVEC GX4h Auto
PHEV 2.0 MIVEC GX4hs Auto

New Shogun

317
-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

23799
26599
28249
30499
31899
33999
28249
32899
34999

12375
13831
14689
15859
16587
17679
14689
17107
18199

6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-A
1-A
1-A
1-A

22 124
23 124
23 118
24 124
24 118
22 118
26 106
27 106
24 106

10.2 53.3 138
10.2 52.3 140
11.7 48.7 153
10.2 52.3 140
11.7 48.7 153
11.7 48.7 153
11.0 148.5 44
11.0 148.5 44
11.0 148.5 44

2268 148/3500 2268 148/3500 2268 148/3500 2268 148/3500 2268 148/3500 2268 148/3500 1998 119/4500 161
1998 119/4500 161
1998 119/4500 161

280/1750 - 1560 2000
280/1750 - 1595 2000
266/1500 - 1615 2000
280/1750 - 1595 2000
266/1500 - 1615 2000
266/1500 - 1615 2000
140/4500 144 1810 1500
140/4500 144 1810 1500
140/4500 144 1810 1500
Rating 

Visia dCi 130 2WD 5-seat
Visia dCi 130 2WD 7-seat
Acenta dCi 130 2WD 5-seat
Acenta dCi 130 2WD 7-seat
Acenta dCi 130 2WD 5-seat Auto
Acenta dCi 130 2WD 7-seat Auto
Acenta dCi 130 4WD 5-seat
Acenta dCi 130 4WD 7-seat
n-tec dCi 130 2WD 5-seat
n-tec dCi 130 2WD 7-seat
n-tec dCi 130 2WD 5-seat Auto
n-tec dCi 130 2WD 7-seat Auto
n-tec dCi 130 4WD 5-seat
n-tec dCi 130 4WD 7-seat
Tekna dCi 130 2WD 5-seat
Tekna dCi 130 2WD 7-seat
Tekna dCi 130 2WD 5-seat Auto
Tekna dCi 130 2WD 7-seat Auto
Tekna dCi 130 4WD 5-seat
Tekna dCi 130 4WD 7-seat

Navara

-

L200

3
3
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
5

26199
27884
29369
31054
31999
33684
28599
30284
33799
36799

9956
10596
11160
11801
12160
12800
13728
14536
16224
17664

5-M
5-A
5-M
5-A
5-M
5-A
5-M
5-A
5-A
5-A

32 111
32 111
30 111
30 111
33 111
33 111
32 111
32 111
34 111
34 111

9.7
10.4
9.7
10.4
9.7
10.4
10.5
11.1
11.1
11.1

36.2
34.4
36.2
34.4
36.2
34.4
34.9
33.2
33.2
33.2

207
216
207
216
207
216
213
224
224
224

3200 197/3800
3200 197/3800
3200 197/3800
3200 197/3800
3200 197/3800
3200 197/3800
3200 197/3800
3200 197/3800
3200 197/3800
3200 197/3800

-

325/2000 - 2190 3000
325/2000 - 2190 3000
325/2000 - 2190 3000
325/2000 - 2190 3000
325/2000 - 2190 3000
325/2000 - 2190 3000
325/2000 - 2395 3500
325/2000 - 2380 3500
325/2000 - 2380 3500
325/2000 - 2380 3500
Rating 

It’s Mitsubishi’s best seller and drives quite well. Steering is imprecise though, and ride gets bouncy easily.
Double Cab 2.5 DI-D 4Work
Double Cab 2.5 Di-D 4Life
Double Cab 2.5 DI-D Trojan
Double Cab 2.5 DI-D Trojan Black
Double Cab 2.5 DI-D Warrior
Double Cab 2.5 DI-D Warrior Auto
Double Cab 2.5 DI-D Barbarian
Double Cab 2.5 DI-D Barbarian Auto
Double Cab 2.5 DI-D Barbarian Black
Double Cab 2.5 DI-D Barbarian Black Auto
Double Cab 2.5 DI-D Walkinshaw
Double Cab 2.5 DI-D Walkinshaw Auto

NISSAN

-

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

20459
22259
21599
22439
23519
25199
27119
28799
27959
29639
33430
35110

7774
8458
8208
8527
8937
9576
10305
10944
10624
11263
12703
13342

5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-A
5-M
5-A
5-M
5-A
5-M
5-A

8 103
8 103
11 111
11 111
9 111
9 109
10 111
11 109
10 111
11 109
13 111
13 109

15.0
15.0
12.1
12.1
12.1
13.0
12.1
13.0
12.1
13.0
12.1
13.0

36.7
36.7
35.8
35.8
35.8
32.1
35.8
32.1
35.8
32.1
35.8
32.1

204
204
208
208
208
233
208
233
208
233
208
233

2477 134/4000
2477 134/4000
2477 176/3750
2477 176/3750
2477 176/3750
2477 176/3750
2477 176/3750
2477 176/3750
2477 176/3750
2477 176/3750
2477 176/3750
2477 176/3750

-

232/1500
232/1500
295/2000
295/2000
295/2000
258/1800
295/2000
258/1800
295/2000
258/1800
295/2000
258/1800

-

1830 2700
1830 2700
1875 2700
1875 2700
1875 2700
1885 2700
1875 2700
1885 2700
1875 2700
1885 2700
1875 2700
1885 2700

Double Cab Visia 2.5 dCi
Double Cab Acenta 2.5 dCi
Double Cab Tekna 2.5 dCi
Double Cab Tekna 2.5 dCi Auto
Double Cab Outlaw 3.0 dCi V6 Auto

NV200/e-NV200 Combi

Acenta 1.5 dCi 5 Seat
Acenta 1.5 dCi 7 Seat
Acenta 1.5 dCi 5 Seat
Acenta 1.5 dCi 7 Seat
Acenta 5 Seat (Batteries Included)
Acenta Rapid Plus 5 Seat (Batteries Included)
Tekna Rapid 5 Seat (Batteries Included)
Tekna Rapid Plus 5 Seat (Batteries Included)
Acenta 5 Seat (Batteries Leased)
Acenta Rapid Plus 5 Seat (Batteries Leased)
Tekna Rapid 5 Seat (Batteries Leased)
Tekna Rapid Plus 5 Seat (Batteries Leased)

PEUGEOT

Micra

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

21490
22590
23590
25590
16490
17590
18590
20590

6017
6325
6605
7165
4617
4925
5205
5765

1-A
1-A
1-A
1-A
1-A
1-A
1-A
1-A

23
23
23
24
23
23
23
24

87
87
87
89
87
87
87
89

11.5 (124)
11.5 (124)
11.5 (124)
11.5 (124)
11.5 (124)
11.5 (124)
11.5 (124)
11.5 (124)

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

-

-

107
107
107
107
107
107
107
107

-

187 1474
187 1474
187 1493
187 1512
187 1474
187 1474
187 1493
187 1512
Rating 

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

- 5 12045 tba 5-M tba 112 11.3 68.9 95 1198 97/5600 - 108/4400 - 1030
- 5 13045 tba 5-M tba 112 11.3 65.7 99 1198 97/5600 - 108/4400 - 1060
- 5 14445 tba 5-M tba 112 11.4 65.7 99 1198 97/5600 - 108/4400 - 1100
Rating  

0
0
0

Not as accomplished as its predecessors, falling short in several key areas. It’s frugal though, but not exactly cheap.
Visia 1.2 DIG-S
Acenta 1.2 DIG-S
Tekna 1.2 DIG-S

Note

-

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

192/1750 - 1305 1250
192/1750 - 1305 1250
192/1750 - 1305 1250
192/1750 - 1305 1250
Rating  

-

5
5
5
5

17595
19245
20595
21945

tba
tba
tba
tba

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M

13 118
11 118
12 118
12 118

11.5
11.5
11.5
11.5

78.5
78.5
78.5
78.5

94
94
94
94

1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000

-

192/1750 192/1750 192/1750 192/1750 Rating 

-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

20015
21600
23450
24000
25550
26800
28150
28500

8406 6-M 17 113
9072 6-M 17 113
9849 6-M 15 113
10080 6-M 15 113
10731 6-M 15 113
11256 6-M 19 118
11823 CVT 19 114
11970 6-M 19 118

11.9
11.9
11.9
11.9
11.9
9.9
11.1
10.5

74.3
74.3
74.3
74.3
74.3
64.2
61.4
57.6

99
99
99
99
99
115
119
129

1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1598 129/4000
1598 129/4000
1598 129/4000

-

1307 1200
1307 1200
1307 1200
1307 1200

192/1750 - 1365 1350
192/1750 - 1365 1350
192/1750 - 1365 1350
192/1750 - 1365 1350
192/1750 - 1365 1350
236/1750 - 1419 1800
236/1750 - 1461 1400
236/1750 - 1518 1800
Rating 

330
-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

23195
23995
24995
25795
26345
27145
26695
27495
27645
28445
28995
29795
29345
30145
29645
30445
30995
31795
31345
32145

12525 6-M 19 117
12957 6-M 19 117
13497 6-M 19 117
13929 6-M 19 117
14226 CVT 19 112
14658 CVT 19 112
14415 6-M 20 116
14847 6-M 20 116
14928 6-M 20 117
15360 6-M 20 117
15657 CVT 20 112
16089 CVT 20 112
15846 6-M 20 116
16278 6-M 20 116
16008 6-M 20 117
16440 6-M 20 117
16737 CVT 20 112
17169 CVT 20 112
16926 6-M 20 116
17358 6-M 20 116

10.5
10.5
10.5
10.5
11.4
11.4
11.0
11.0
10.5
10.5
11.4
11.4
11.0
11.0
10.5
10.5
11.4
11.4
11.0
11.0

57.6
57.6
57.6
57.6
55.4
55.4
53.3
53.3
57.6
57.6
55.4
55.4
53.3
53.3
57.6
57.6
55.4
55.4
53.3
53.3

129
129
129
129
135
135
139
139
129
129
135
135
139
139
129
129
135
135
139
139

1598 129/4000
1598 129/4000
1598 129/4000
1598 129/4000
1598 129/4000
1598 129/4000
1598 129/4000
1598 129/4000
1598 129/4000
1598 129/4000
1598 129/4000
1598 129/4000
1598 129/4000
1598 129/4000
1598 129/4000
1598 129/4000
1598 129/4000
1598 129/4000
1598 129/4000
1598 129/4000

-

317
-

4
4
4
4
4

21995
23995
27095
28850
37140

6599
7199
8129
8655
11142

6-M
6-M
6-M
5-A
7-A

10 104
9 112
10 112
10 111
11 121

13.1
11.1
11.1
10.7
9.3

34.5
33.6
33.6
31.8
29.7

215
222
222
235
250

2488 142/3600
2488 188/3600
2488 188/3600
2488 188/3600
2991 228/3750

-

-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

19327
19687
19867
20227
22859
24353
25643
26309
17855
19349
20639
21305

5798
5906
5960
6068
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

5-M 17
5-M 17
6-M 19
6-M 19
1-A tba
1-A tba
1-A tba
1-A tba
1-A tba
1-A tba
1-A tba
1-A tba

98
98
99
99
76
76
76
76
76
76
76
76

tba tba 130
tba tba 130
tba tba 130
tba tba 130
14.0 (106) 0
14.0 (106) 0
14.0 (106) 0
14.0 (106) 0
14.0 (106) 0
14.0 (106) 0
14.0 (106) 0
14.0 (106) 0

236/1750 - 1500 2000
236/1750 - 1550 2000
236/1750 - 1500 2000
236/1750 - 1550 2000
236/1750 - 1540 1500
236/1750 - 1595 1500
236/1750 - 1580 2000
236/1750 - 1615 2000
236/1750 - 1500 2000
236/1750 - 1550 2000
236/1750 - 1540 1500
236/1750 - 1595 1500
236/1750 - 1580 2000
236/1750 - 1615 2000
236/1750 - 1500 2000
236/1750 - 1550 2000
236/1750 - 1540 1500
236/1750 - 1595 1500
236/1750 - 1580 2000
236/1750 - 1615 2000
Rating 

258/1600
332/2000
332/2000
332/2000
406/1750

-

2085 2600
2085 2600
2085 2600
2100 2600
2150 3000

Rating COMING SOON

1461 89/4000 1461 89/4000 1461 109/4000 1461 109/4000 107
107
107
107
107
107
107
107

148/1750
148/1750
177/1750
177/1750
-

-

-

63

187
187
187
187
187
187
187
187

1338
1378
1357
1401
1571
1571
1571
1571
1571
1571
1571
1571

1100
1100
1100
1100
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Rating 

-

133 1120

208

332
-

3
3
5
3
5
5
3
5
3
5
3
5
3
5
5
3
5

8345
9595
9995
9845
10245
10495
11095
11495
11945
12345
10595
10995
10845
11245
11495
12095
12495

4339
4989
5197
4726
4918
5038
5104
5288
5495
5679
5509
5717
5206
5398
5518
5564
5748

5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-A
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-A
5-M
5-M

6 99
6 99
6 99
6 99
6 99
6 99
11 106
11 106
11 106
11 106
7 99
7 99
7 99
7 99
7 99
11 106
11 106

14.3
14.3
14.3
14.6
14.6
14.3
11.0
11.0
11.0
11.0
14.3
14.3
14.6
14.6
14.3
11.0
11.0

68.9
68.9
68.9
74.3
74.3
67.3
65.7
65.7
65.7
65.7
68.9
68.9
74.3
74.3
67.3
65.7
65.7

95
95
95
88
88
97
99
99
99
99
95
95
88
88
97
99
99

998
998
998
998
998
998
1199
1199
1199
1199
998
998
998
998
998
1199
1199

68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
81/5750
81/5750
81/5750
81/5750
68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
81/5750
81/5750

-

70/4800
70/4800
70/4800
70/4800
70/4800
70/4800
86/2750
86/2750
86/2750
86/2750
70/4800
70/4800
70/4800
70/4800
70/4800
86/2750
86/2750

0

- 940
- 940
- 940
- 950
- 950
- 958
- 962
- 962
- 962
- 962
- 940
- 940
- 950
- 950
- 958
- 962
- 962
Rating 

Lighter, roomier and better to drive than the 207 it replaces. Position of steering wheel takes some getting used to.

Access PureTech 1.0
Access+ PureTech 1.0
Access+ 1.4 HDi
Active PureTech 1.0
Active PureTech 1.2 e-VTi EGC
Active 1.4 HDi
Style 1.4 HDi
Style 1.6 e-HDi
Allure PureTech 1.2 e-VTi EGC
Allure 1.6 e-HDi
XY 1.6 e-HDi
XY 1.6 e-HDi

321

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

10195
11445
13245
12395
13720
14195
14945
15595
15120
16245
17895
18545

5301
5951
6358
6445
6586
6814
7174
7174
7258
7473
8232
7418

5-M 5 101
5-M 5 101
5-M 11 101
5-M 5 101
6-A 10 111
5-M 11 101
5-M 10 101
5-M 17 115
6-A 10 111
5-M 17 115
5--M 16 115
6-M 20 118

14.0
14.0
13.5
14.0
14.5
13.5
13.5
10.9
14.5
10.9
10.9
9.7

65.7
65.7
74.3
65.7
68.9
74.3
74.3
78.5
68.9
78.5
78.5
74.3

99
99
98
99
95
98
98
95
95
95
95
99

999 67/6000
999 67/6000
1398 67/4000
999 67/6000
1199 81/5750
1398 67/4000
1398 67/4000
1560 91/4000
1199 81/5750
1560 91/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 113/3600

-

70/3000
70/3000
118/1750
70/3000
87/2750
118/1750
118/1750
170/1750
87/2750
170/1750
170/1750
199/1750

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KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

ENGINE CC

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000

Rating 

Access 1.0
Active 1.0
Active 1.0
Active 1.0
Active 1.0
Active 1.0 2-Tronic
Allure PureTech 1.2 VTi
Allure PureTech 1.2 VTi
Feline PureTech 1.2 VTi
Feline PureTech 1.2 VTi
Top! Active 1.0
Top! Active 1.0
Top! Active 1.0
Top! Active 1.0
Top! Active 1.0 2-Tronic
Top! Allure PureTech 1.2 VTi
Top! Allure PureTech 1.2 VTi

POWER

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE CC

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

GEARBOX

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

LIST PRICE £

TRADE-IN VALUE

104
104
104
104

Most upmarket of the trio, it’s decent to drive, well kitted out and keenly priced. A leap forward from its predecessor.

- 5 14130 tba 5-M 8 111 11.9 88.3 90 1461 89/4000 - 148/1750 - 1132 450
- 5 14625 tba 5-M tba 113 11.8 74.3 99 1198 97/5600 - 108/4400 - 1124 260
- 5 15525 tba 5-M 8 111 11.9 88.3 90 1461 89/4000 - 148/1750 - 1132 450

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

70.6
70.6
70.6
70.6

- 5 21216 4668 1-A 28 81 15.9 (93) 0

108

Hi-tech Brit-built alternative to the supermini herd. More efficient than before, but just as spacious.
Visia 1.5 dCi
Acenta 1.2 DIG-S
Acenta 1.5 dCi

11.2
11.2
11.2
11.2

iOn

TEST

-

11 109
12 109
12 109
12 109

Mitsubish i-MiEV and Citroën C-Zero’s triplet sister. Praiseworthy drive-wise, but price isn’t on its side.

LONG
TERM

Visia (Batteries included)
Visia+ (Batteries included)
Acenta (Batteries included)
Tekna (Batteries included)
Visia Flex (Batteries leased)
Visia+ Flex (Batteries leased)
Acenta Flex (Batteries leased)
Tekna Flex (Batteries leased)

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M

UK dealers: 250 Warranty: 3 years/60,000 miles Servicing: 2.0 HDi 20,000 miles
(1.4 and 1.6 HDi 16,000 miles) Bipper 22,500 miles (Except iOn and Partner 12,500 miles) 108 10,000 miles

Rating 

Now British built, better value and available in a choice of trims. Better to drive than before, but still limited by range.

7047
7689
8218
8770

It’s picked up gongs as a van but scores poorly as an MPV with vague steering and a noisy engine.

UK dealers: 204 Warranty: 3 years/60,000miles (NV200 3 years/100,000miles)
Servicing: 18,000 miles (Pathfinder/Navara 12,500miles)

Leaf

15320
16715
17865
19065

Large load bay, roomy cabin and road manners that aren’t bad. Avoid the cramped King Cab though.

Fantastic off-road, but struggles on tarmac due to poor refinement. It looks good though, and is well kitted out.
SWB 3.2 DI-DC SG2
SWB 3.2 DI-DC SG2 Auto
SWB 3.2 DI-DC Warrior
SWB 3.2 DI-DC Warrior Auto
SWB 3.2 DI-DC Barbarian
SWB 3.2 DI-DC Barbarian Auto
LWB 3.2 DI-DC SG2
LWB 3.2 DI-DC SG2 Auto
LWB 3.2 DI-DC SG3 Auto
LWB 3.2 DI-DC SG4 Auto

5
5
5
5

A new direction for the X-Trail fulfilling the seven-seat market, and just as great to drive as the Qashqai.

0
0
0
0

- 5 19250 7700 6-M 18 117 10.2 56.5 131 1798 114/3500 - 221/1750 - 1425 1400
- 5 23249 8835 6-M 19 115 10.6 54.3 136 1798 114/3500 - 221/1750 - 1490 1400
- 5 24649 9367 6-A 20 118 10.8 48.7 153 2268 148/3500 - 266/1500 - 1520 1400
Rating  

260
450
260
450
260
450
260
450
260
450

Second generation crossover goes upmarket with better quality materials. It’s also more expensive, too.

YEAR

0

- 845
- 845
- 845
- 865
Rating 

Qashqai

CAR

OF THE

Rating 

65/5000
78/4000
78/4000
78/4000

-

Nissan aims to attack the Golf and Focus and dominate the sector, like it has done in the crossover world.

Looks sharp, drives neatly and is spacious. Engine is relatively refined and clean, and equipment is generous.

3 1.8 DI-D
4 1.8 DI-D 4WD
4 2.2 DI-D 4WD Auto
TEST

5
5
5
5

-

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

Visia dCi 110
Acenta dCi 110
Acenta Premium dCi 110
Tekna dCi 110

Rating 

Looks the part, drives well and swallows four relatively happily. Price is its Achilles heel though.

108/4400 - 1124
148/1750 - 1132
108/4400 - 1124
148/1750 - 1132
108/4400 - 1124
148/1750 - 1132
108/4400 - 1124
148/1750 - 1132
108/4400 - 1124
148/1750 - 1132
Rating  

Greater personalisation and bigger boot is combined with its modern love it or hate it ‘in-yer-face’ styling.

UK dealers: 120 Warranty: 3 years/Unlimited mileage (L200 5 years/125,000miles)
Servicing: 12,500miles (ASX 2.2 DI-D/Outlander/L200 9,000 miles)

i-MiEV

-

-

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

960
960
1035
960
965
1035
1035
1067
965
1067
1067
1075

760
760
675
760
825
675
675
1150
825
1150
1150
1150
TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

8995
9870
10485
10470
11103
11305
11950
11915
12578

97/5600
89/4000
97/5600
89/4000
97/5600
89/4000
97/5600
89/4000
97/5600
89/4000

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

17990
19740
20970
20940
22205
22610
23900
23830
25155

1198
1461
1198
1461
1198
1461
1198
1461
1198
1461

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

99
90
99
90
99
90
99
90
99
90

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

Paceman

332
-

74.3
88.3
74.3
88.3
74.3
88.3
74.3
88.3
74.3
88.3

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

One D
Cooper D
Cooper D Auto
Cooper D ALL4
Cooper D ALL4 Auto
Cooper SD
Cooper SD Auto
Cooper SD ALL4
Cooper SD ALL4 Auto

11.8
11.9
11.8
11.9
11.8
11.9
11.8
11.9
11.8
11.9

ENGINE CC

Scoffed at as a MINI too far due to its size, but critics need to drive this family-pack option - it’s still a hoot to drive.

5-M tba 113
5-M tba 111
5-M tba 113
5-M 9 111
5-M tba 113
5-M tba 111
5-M tba 113
5-M 9 111
5-M tba 113
5-M tba 111

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

Countryman

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

0
0

15125
16025
15525
16425
16025
16925
16230
17130
16730
17630

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

Cooper SD
Cooper SD Auto

Juke

GEARBOX

302 2 21860 12679 6-M 24 132 8.1 62.8 118 1995 141/4000 - 225/1750 - 1275
- 2 23165 13436 6-A 24 127 8.3 52.3 143 1995 141/4000 - 225/1750 - 1290
Rating 

All the fun of the coupé, but with wind-in-the-hair thrills and a more balanced silhouette.

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

GEARBOX

0
0

328
-

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

Cooper SD
Cooper SD Auto

Roadster

Acenta Style 1.2 DIG-S
Acenta Style 1.5 dCi
Acenta Premium 1.2 DIG-S
Acenta Premium 1.5 dCi
Acenta Premium Style 1.2 DIG-S
Acenta Premium Style 1.5 dCi
Tekna 1.2 DIG-S
Tekna 1.5 dCi
Tekna Style 1.2 DIG-S
Tekna Style 1.5 dCi

LIST PRICE £

292 2 20710 12012 6-M 22 134 7.9 65.7 114 1995 141/4000 - 225/1750 - 1250
- 2 22000 12760 6-A 22 128 8.2 53.3 139 1995 141/4000 - 225/1750 - 1270
Rating 

Zingy drive, skateboard ride and everyone pointing... Beware though, some are laughing at the oddball roof.

POWER

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

0
0
0
0
0
0
0

TRADE-IN VALUE

-

LIST PRICE £

1995 110/4000
1598 110/4000
1995 110/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000
1995 141/4000

TRADE-IN VALUE

140
105
140
118
143
118
143

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

53.3
70.6
53.3
62.8
52.3
62.8
52.3

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

10.7
10.3
10.7
8.7
8.9
8.7
8.9

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

19 118
21 121
21 118
23 130
23 126
24 130
24 126

ENGINE CC

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

GEARBOX

10063
11035
11643
10865
11518
12380
13033

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

20125
22070
23285
21730
23035
24760
26065

199/1750 - 1300
199/1750 - 1275
199/1750 - 1300
225/1750 - 1325
225/1750 - 1340
225/1750 - 1325
225/1750 - 1340
Rating 

Coupé

2
2
2
2
2
2
2

LIST PRICE £

-

TRADE-IN VALUE

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

Cooper D Auto
Cooper D Highgate
Cooper D Highgate Auto
Cooper SD
Cooper SD Auto
Cooper SD Highgate
Cooper SD Highgate Auto

121

8/12/14 20:25:38

1398 67/4000
1199 81/5750
1398 67/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 113/3600
1560 91/4000
1560 113/3600
1560 91/4000
1560 113/3600

-

-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

16945
18645
19445
19845
20645
21045
21945
22945
22195
23495
24495
25945
17845
19545
20345
20745
21545
21945
22845
23845
23095
24395
25395
26845

7456
8204
8167
8335
8671
8839
8778
9178
9322
9398
9798
10378
7495
8209
8545
8298
9049
8778
9138
9538
9700
9758
10158
10738

5-M
5-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-A
5-M
5-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-A

15 113
15 113
18 121
22 122
18 118
24 122
25 132
25 131
22 118
26 132
26 131
29 136
15 112
15 112
18 119
22 121
18 117
24 121
25 130
25 130
22 117
26 130
26 130
29 135

11.3
11.3
10.2
9.7
11.9
9.7
8.9
8.6
11.9
8.9
8.6
8.4
13.7
13.7
12.0
12.1
12.5
12.1
10.1
10.0
12.5
10.1
10.0
8.6

78.5
78.5
76.3
91.1
74.3
88.3
70.6
68.9
74.3
70.6
68.9
70.6
74.3
74.3
76.3
88.3
74.3
85.6
70.6
67.2
74.3
70.6
67.2
68.8

93
93
95
82
100
84
105
107
100
105
107
103
99
99
95
85
100
88
105
111
100
105
111
107

1560 91/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 114/3600
1598 118/3500
1560 114/3600
1598 118/3500
1998 148/3750
1998 148/3750
1560 114/3600
1998 148/3750
1998 148/3750
1998 178/3750
1560 91/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 114/3600
1560 118/3500
1560 114/3600
1560 118/3500
1997 148/3750
1997 148/3750
1560 114/3600
1997 148/3750
1997 148/3750
1997 178/3750

Qashqai challenger with a classy cabin and a roomy, versatile interior. Refinement is top-notch too.
Access 1.6 HDi
Access 1.6 e-HDi EGC
Active 1.6 HDi
Active 1.6 e-HDi EGC
Active 2.0 HDi
Allure 1.6 HDi
Allure 1.6 e-HDi EGC
Allure 2.0 HDi
Allure 2.0 HDi Auto
Crossway 1.6 HDi
Crossway 2.0 HDi
HYbrid4 Active
HYbrid4 Allure

RCZ

-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

19345
20195
20795
21645
21900
22745
23595
23850
25015
23745
24850
27245
28245

8125
8482
8734
9091
9198
9553
9910
10017
10006
9973
10437
11443
11863

6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-A

18 112
18 110
18 112
18 110
24 121
18 112
17 110
22 121
23 127
19 112
24 121
30 118
31 118

13.6
14.0
13.6
14.0
9.7
13.6
14.0
9.7
10.2
13.6
9.7
8.5
8.5

58.9
67.3
58.9
67.3
53.2
57.6
65.7
53.2
51.4
57.6
53.2
85.6
74.3

125
110
125
110
139
127
112
139
145
127
139
85
99

1560 114/3600
1560 114/3600
1560 114/3600
1560 114/3600
1997 148/3750
1560 114/3600
1560 114/3600
1997 148/3750
1997 161/3750
1560 114/3600
1997 148/3750
1997 161/3750
1997 161/3750

-

170/1750 - 1340 1300
170/1750 - 1340 1300
199/1750 - 1395 1400
221/1750 - 1430 1400
199/1750 - 1395 1400
221/1750 - 1430 1400
273/2000 - 1490 1600
273/2000 - 1535 1500
199/1750 - 1395 1400
273/2000 - 1490 1600
273/2000 - 1535 1500
295/2000 - 1540 1500
170/1750 - 1430 1200
170/1750 - 1430 1200
199/1750 - 1455 1300
221/1750 - 1475 1300
199/1750 - 1455 1300
221/1750 - 1475 1300
273/2000 - 1550 1500
273/2000 - 1535 1400
199/1750 - 1455 1300
273/2000 - 1550 1500
273/2000 - 1535 1400
295/2000 - tba 1400
Rating 

36
36

199/1750 - 1590 1090
199/1750 - 1626 1090
199/1750 - 1590 1090
199/1750 - 1626 1090
251/2000 - 1669 1500
199/1750 - 1590 1300
199/1750 - 1626 1300
251/2000 - 1669 1500
251/2000 - 1701 1500
199/1750 - 1590 1300
251/2000 - 1669 1500
221/2000 148 1808 500
221/2000 148 1808 500
Rating 

Waitrose class on a Lidl budget? RCZ looks exciting even when parked up. On the move, it’s brilliant.

Sport 2.0 HDi
GT 2.0 HDi
Red Carbon 2.0 HDi

New 508

- 2 24200 11132 6-M 29 137 8.7 tba 130 1997 161/4000 - 236/2000 - 1474
309 2 26600 12236 6-M 30 137 8.7 tba 130 1997 161/4000 - 236/2000 - 1474
- 2 28100 12926 6-M 29 137 8.7 tba 130 1997 161/4000 - 236/2000 - 1474
Rating 
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

22045
22545
22445
24895
25295
26395
27195
32600
30645
23245
23745
23645
26295
26695
27795
28595
32045
30295
34645

8377
8567
8529
9460
9612
10030
10334
11084
11032
8833
9023
8985
9992
10144
10562
10866
12177
11512
13165

6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-A
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-A
6-A
6-A

24 124
24 122
27 130
25 124
27 130
30 130
30 139
36 130
37 145
24 122
24 120
27 130
25 122
27 130
30 130
30 138
37 144
32 136
37 132

12.4
13.1
10.8
12.4
10.8
9.8
10.1
9.3
8.8
12.9
13.6
11.1
12.9
11.1
10.1
10.5
9.2
9.7
9.5

67.3
70.6
61.4
67.3
61.4
67.3
52.3
80.7
53.3
65.7
70.6
58.9
65.7
58.9
67.3
51.4
51.4
61.4
70.6

111
104
119
111
119
109
140
91
140
112
105
125
112
125
110
144
144
119
104

1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1997 138/4000
1560 113/3600
1997 138/4000
1997 148/4000
1997 161/3750
1997 161/3850
2179 201/3500
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1997 138/4000
1560 113/3600
1997 138/4000
1997 148/4000
1997 161/3750
2179 201/3500
1997 178/3750
1997 161/3850

You want a practical large family car with stylish looks, quality build and nice manners? Here it is.
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

21045
21895
22745
23495
23750
24915
24550
25295
25550
26715

10102
10510
10918
11278
10450
10963
11784
12142
11242
11755

6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

16 115
16 114
17 115
17 114
20 118
20 118
16 115
16 114
20 118
19 118

12.9
12.6
12.9
12.6
10.0
10.5
12.9
12.6
10.0
10.5

60.1
65.7
56.4
60.1
53.3
49.6
54.3
58.9
52.3
49.6

124
113
128
123
138
149
135
126
140
149

1560 114/3600
1560 114/3600
1560 114/3600
1560 114/3600
1997 148/3750
1997 161/3750
1560 114/3600
1560 114/3600
1997 148/3750
1997 161/3750

An absolute snip and not bad to drive, either. There’s plenty of room, thanks to its van origins.
5
5
5
5

12995
13845
13745
14595

4938
5261
5223
5546

5-M
5-A
5-M
5-A

6
6
10
10

96
96
96
96

16.8
16.6
16.8
16.6

62.8
67.3
62.8
67.3

119
112
119
112

1248
1248
1248
1248

74/4000
74/4000
74/4000
74/4000

-

140/1750 - 1200 1000
140/1750 - 1200 1000
140/1750 - 1200 1000
140/1750 - 1200 1000
Rating  

Squash court on wheels, thanks to van roots. 308 underpinnings add driving quality.

S Diesel

New Cayenne

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

CO2 G/KM

ENGINE CC

0-62MPH

GEARBOX

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

LIST PRICE £

TRADE-IN VALUE

POWER

122

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE CC

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

GEARBOX

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

LIST PRICE £

TRADE-IN VALUE

-

1360 1300
1501 1170
1430 1300
1360 1300
1401 1300

Rating 

327 5 43535 25250 7-A 39 165 6.3 46.3 159 2967 255/4000 - 428/1750 - 1955 2400
Rating COMING SOON

The car that changed Porsche’s fortunes forever. A class act, it simply oozes quality and dynamism.
Diesel
S Diesel
S E-Hybrid

Panamera

- - 50247 29143 8-A 45 137 7.3 42.8 173 2967 259/4000 - 428/1750 - 2185 3500
- - 62164 36055 8-A 50 156 5.4 35.3 209 4134 380/3750 - 627/2750 - 2290 3500
- - 61529 33226 8-A 49 150 5.9 83.0 79 2995 329/5500 94 325/3000 229 2425 3500
Rating 

Just updated, combining diesel or hybrid power with a sophisticated drive and like it or loathe it styling.
Diesel
S E-Hybrid

RENAULT

- 5 65634 32817 8-A 48 160 6.0 44.1 169 2967 296/4000 - 479/1750 - 1975 2200
320 5 84456 38850 8-A 50 167 5.5 91.1 71 2995 329/5500 94 325/3000 229 2170
0

UK dealers: 150 Warranty: 4 years/100,000miles Servicing: 18,000miles

Twingo

Rating  

Harks back to the R5, is funkily styled, and a world apart from the previous generation car.
Dynamique SCe 70
Dynamique TCe 90

Clio

- 5 10995 tba 5-M 3 94 14.5 67.3 95 999 70/6000 - 67/2850 - 865
332 5 11695 tba 5-M 8 103 10.8 65.7 99 898 89/5500 - 100/2500 - 943
Rating 

0
0

Sexy new shape and smooth, lean engines make latest Clio a joy. Just five doors this time around.

Expression+ dCi 90
Expression+ TCe 90 ECO
Expression+ dCi 90 ECO
Dynamique MediaNav dCi 90
Dynamique MediaNav TCe 90 ECO
Dynamique MediaNav dCi 90 ECO
Dynamique MediaNav dCi 90 EDC Auto
Dynamique S MediaNav dCi 90
Dynamique S MediaNav dCi 90 EDC Auto

Captur

312
-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

14595
13745
14845
15595
14745
15845
16895
16595
17895

6130
5773
6235
6550
6193
6655
7096
6970
7516

5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
6-A
5-M
6-A

12 110
9 115
13 112
12 110
9 115
13 112
12 109
13 110
13 109

11.7
11.8
12.0
11.7
11.8
12.0
12.9
11.7
12.9

83.1
65.7
88.3
83.1
65.7
88.3
76.3
83.1
76.3

90
99
83
90
99
83
95
90
95

1461
898
1461
1461
898
1461
1461
1461
1461

89/4000
89/5000
89/4000
89/4000
89/5000
89/4000
89/4000
89/4000
89/4000

-

Renault’s answer to Nissan’s Juke, but cheaper and more frugal. It’s practical and good to drive, too.
Expression+ dCi 90
Dynamique MediaNav dCi 90
Dynamique MediaNav dCi 90 EDC Auto
Dynamique S MediaNav dCi 90
Dynamique S MediaNav dCi 90 EDC Auto
Signature dCi 90
Signature dCi 90 EDC Auto

Megane

315
331
-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5

15595
16595
17595
18095
19095
18895
19895

6550
6970
7390
7600
8020
7936
8356

5-M
5-M
6-A
5-M
6-A
5-M
6-A

11 106
12 106
12 106
12 106
12 106
12 106
12 106

13.1
13.1
13.5
13.1
13.5
13.1
13.5

78.5
78.5
72.4
78.5
72.4
78.5
72.4

95
95
103
95
103
95
103

1461
1461
1461
1461
1461
1461
1461

89/4000
89/4000
89/4000
89/4000
89/4000
89/4000
89/4000

-

162/1750 - 1071 1200
100/2500 - 1009 1200
162/1750 - 1071 1200
162/1750 - 1071 1200
100/2500 - 1009 1200
162/1750 - 1071 1200
162/1750 - 1152 1200
162/1750 - 1071 1200
162/1750 - 1152 1200
Rating  
162/1750 - 1170
162/1750 - 1170
162/1750 - 1213
162/1750 - 1170
162/1750 - 1213
162/1750 - 1170
162/1750 - 1213
Rating  

900
900
900
900
900
900
900

Facelift brings keener prices and good equipment levels to compete with new entrants in the medium class.
Expression+ dCi 110
Expression+ dCi 110 EDC Auto
DynamiqueTomTom dCi 110
DynamiqueTomTom dCi 110 EDC Auto
DynamiqueTomTom dCi 130
Limited dCi 110
Limited dCi 110 EDC Auto
Limited dCi 130
GT Line TomTom dCi 110
GT Line TomTom dCi 110 EDC Auto
GT Line TomTom dCi 130
Coupé Dynamique TomTom dCi 110
Coupé Dynamique TomTom dCi 110 EDC Auto Coupé Dynamique TomTom dCi 130
Coupé Limited dCi 110
Coupé Limited dCi 110 EDC Auto
Coupé Limited dCi 130
Coupé GT Line TomTom dCi 110
Coupé GT Line TomTom dCi 110 EDC Auto Coupé GT Line TomTom dCi 130
ST Expression+ dCi 110
ST Expression+ dCi 110 EDC Auto
ST Dynamique TomTom dCi 110
ST Dynamique TomTom dCi 110 EDC Auto ST Dynamique TomTom dCi 130
ST Limited dCi 110
ST Limited dCi 110 EDC Auto
ST Limited dCi 130
ST GT Line TomTom dCi 110
ST GT Line TomTom dCi 110 EDC Auto
ST GT Line TomTom dCi 130
ST Expression+ dCi 110
ST Expression+ dCi 110 EDC Auto
ST Dynamique TomTom dCi 110
ST Dynamique TomTom dCi 110 EDC Auto ST Dynamique TomTom dCi 130
ST Limited dCi 110
ST Limited dCi 110 EDC Auto
ST Limited dCi 130
ST GT Line TomTom dCi 110
ST GT Line TomTom dCi 110 EDC Auto
ST GT Line TomTom dCi 130
CC Dynamique TomTom dCi 110
CC Dynamique TomTom dCi 110 EDC Auto CC Dynamique TomTom dCi 130
CC GT Line TomTom dCi 110 EDC Auto
CC GT Line TomTom dCi 130
327

Scenic

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
2
2
2
2
2

18245
19245
19245
20245
19745
19745
20745
20245
20745
21745
21245
20945
21945
21445
21445
22445
21945
22445
23445
22945
19245
20245
20245
21245
20745
20745
21745
21245
21745
22745
22245
19245
20245
20245
21245
20745
20745
21745
21245
21745
22745
22245
24545
25545
25045
27045
26545

7298
7698
7698
8098
7503
7898
8298
7693
8298
8698
8073
8797
9217
8578
9007
9427
8778
9427
9847
9178
7313
7693
7693
8073
7883
7883
8263
8073
8263
8643
8453
7313
7693
7693
8073
7883
7883
8263
8073
8263
8643
8453
8836
9196
9016
9736
9556

6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M

19 118
19 118
19 118
19 118
21 124
19 118
19 118
20 124
19 118
19 118
22 124
19 118
19 118
22 124
19 118
20 118
23 124
19 118
19 118
23 124
19 118
19 118
19 118
19 118
21 124
19 118
19 118
20 124
19 118
19 118
22 124
19 118
19 118
19 118
19 118
21 124
19 118
19 118
21 124
19 118
19 118
22 124
17 118
17 118
22 127
17 118
22 127

12.1
11.7
12.1
11.7
9.8
12.1
11.7
9.8
12.1
11.7
9.8
12.1
11.7
9.8
12.1
11.7
9.8
12.1
11.7
9.8
12.1
12.1
12.1
12.1
10.1
12.1
12.1
10.1
12.1
12.1
10.1
12.1
12.1
12.1
12.1
10.1
12.1
12.1
10.1
12.1
12.1
10.1
12.4
13.2
10.8
13.2
10.8

80.7
67.3
80.7
67.3
70.6
80.7
67.3
70.6
80.7
67.3
70.6
80.7
67.3
70.6
80.7
67.3
70.6
80.7
67.3
70.6
80.7
67.3
80.7
67.3
70.6
80.7
67.3
70.6
80.7
67.3
70.6
80.7
67.3
80.7
67.3
70.6
80.7
67.3
70.6
80.7
67.3
70.6
62.8
58.9
64.2
58.9
64.2

90
110
90
110
104
90
110
104
90
110
104
90
110
104
90
110
104
90
110
104
90
110
90
110
104
90
110
104
90
110
104
90
110
90
110
104
90
110
104
90
110
104
115
124
115
124
115

1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1598 129/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1598 129/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1598 129/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1598 129/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1598 129/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1598 129/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1598 129/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1598 129/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1598 129/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1598 129/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1598 129/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1598 129/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1598 129/4000
1461 109/4000
1598 129/4000

Spacious, comfortable, frugal and stylish, and all mated to a decent driving experience too.
XMOD Dynamique TomTom dCi 110
XMOD Dynamique TomTom dCi 110 EDC Auto XMOD Dynamique TomTom dCi 130
Dynamique TomTom dCi 110
Dynamique TomTom dCi 110 EDC Auto
Dynamique TomTom dCi 130
Limited dCi 110
Limited dCi 110 EDC Auto
Limited dCi 130
Grand Dynamique TomTom dCi 110
Grand Dynamique TomTom dCi 110 EDC Auto Grand Dynamique TomTom dCi 130
318
Grand Limited dCi 110
Grand Limited dCi 110 EDC Auto
Grand Limited dCi 130
-

- 5 14685 5580 5-M 4 94 17.1 54.3 135 1560 74/4000 - 136/1500 - 1360 1200

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

S 1.6 HDi (5 seat)

170/1750
170/1750
170/1750
170/1750
199/1500

UK dealers: 35 Warranty: 3 years/Unlimited mileage Servicing: 20,000miles

POWER

Partner Tepee

-

199/1750 - 1699 900
199/1750 - 1688 900
199/1750 - 1699 900
199/1750 - 1688 1100
251/2000 - 1750 1500
251/2000 - 1831 1500
199/1750 - 1699 1100
199/1750 - 1688 1100
251/2000 - 1750 1500
251/2000 - 1831 1500
Rating  

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

S 1.3 HDi
S 1.3 HDi EGC
Style 1.3 HDi
Style 1.3 HDi EGC

-

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

Bipper Tepee

322
-

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

Access 1.6 HDi
Access 1.6 e-HDi EGC
Active 1.6 HDi
Active 1.6 e-HDi EGC
Active 2.0 HDi
Active 2.0 HDi Auto
Allure 1.6 HDi
Allure 1.6 e-HDi EGC
Allure 2.0 HDi
Allure 2.0 HDi Auto

199/1750 - 1410 1475
199/1750 - 1410 1475
236/2000 - 1430 1875
199/1750 - 1410 1475
236/2000 - 1430 1875
273/2000 - 1500 1875
251/2000 - 1520 1575
221/1750 148 1815 775
332/2000 - 1540 1975
199/1750 - 1430 1375
199/1750 - 1430 1375
236/2000 - 1500 1775
199/1750 - 1430 1375
236/2000 - 1500 1775
273/2000 - 1520 1775
251/2000 - 1540 1475
332/2000 - 1660 1875
295/2000 - 1650 1100
221/1750 148 1770 1100
Rating 

-

New baby Cayenne sets the tarmac alight with agile handling, terrific performance and a great all-round package.

0
0
0

36
36

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

5008

332
-

1560 91/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 113/3600

Macan

Peugeot continues to push upmarket with updated 508. Bolder looks, all backed up with frugal engines.
Active 1.6 e-HDi
Active 1.6 e-HDi EGC
Active 2.0 HDi
Allure 1.6 e-HDi
Allure 2.0 HDi
Allure 2.0 BlueHDi
Allure 2.0 HDi Auto
Allure HYbrid4 Auto
GT 2.2 HDi Auto
SW Active 1.6 e-HDi
SW Active 1.6 e-HDi EGC
SW Active 2.0 HDi
SW Allure 1.6 e-HDi
SW Allure 2.0 HDi
SW Allure 2.0 BlueHDi
SW Allure 2.0 HDi Auto
SW GT 2.2 HDi Auto
RXH 2.0 BlueHDi Auto
RXH HYbrid4 Auto

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

118/1750 - 1250 670
87/2750 - 1220 770
118/1750 - 1250 670
170/1750 - 1310 1270
170/1750 - 1320 820
170/1750 - 1310 1270
170/1750 - 1320 820
199/1750 - 1335 1300
170/1750 - 1320 1270
199/1750 - 1335 1300
170/1750 - 1320 1270
199/1750 - 1335 1300
Rating 

135
144
115
135
139

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

21295
22395
22395
21295
22395
22395
21795
22895
22895
22515
23615
23615
23015
24115
24115

7240
7614
7614
7240
7614
7614
7410
7784
7784
7655
8029
8029
7825
8199
8199

6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M

19 112
19 112
24 121
19 112
19 112
23 121
19 112
19 112
23 121
19 112
19 112
24 121
19 112
19 112
24 121

12.5
13.4
10.3
12.5
13.4
10.3
12.5
13.4
10.3
13.5
14.3
11.1
13.5
14.3
11.1

68.9
60.1
64.2
68.9
60.1
64.2
68.9
60.1
62.8
68.9
60.1
64.2
68.9
60.1
62.8

105
124
114
105
124
114
105
124
116
105
124
114
105
124
116

-

192/1750 - 1215 1300
177/1750 - 1290 1300
192/1750 - 1215 1300
177/1750 - 1290 1300
236/1750 - 1320 1300
192/1750 - 1215 1300
177/1750 - 1290 1300
236/1750 - 1320 1300
192/1750 - 1215 1300
177/1750 - 1290 1300
236/1750 - 1320 1300
192/1750 - 1205 1300
177/1750 - 1205 1300
236/1750 - 1320 1300
192/1750 - 1205 1300
177/1750 - 1205 1300
236/1750 - 1320 1300
192/1750 - 1205 1300
177/1750 - 1205 1300
236/1750 - 1320 1300
192/1750 - 1302 1500
177/1750 - 1289 1500
192/1750 - 1302 1500
177/1750 - 1289 1500
236/1750 - 1320 1500
192/1750 - 1302 1500
177/1750 - 1289 1500
236/1750 - 1320 1500
192/1750 - 1302 1500
177/1750 - 1289 1500
236/1750 - 1320 1500
192/1750 - 1302 1500
177/1750 - 1289 1500
192/1750 - 1302 1500
177/1750 - 1289 1500
236/1750 - 1320 1500
192/1750 - 1302 1500
177/1750 - 1289 1500
236/1750 - 1320 1500
192/1750 - 1302 1500
177/1750 - 1289 1500
236/1750 - 1320 1500
192/1750 - 1576 750
177/1750 - 1600 750
236/1750 - 1621 750
177/1750 - 1600 750
236/1750 - 1621 750
Rating 

-

192/1750
177/1750
236/1750
192/1750
177/1750
236/1750
192/1750
177/1750
236/1750
192/1750
177/1750
236/1750
192/1750
177/1750
236/1750

-

1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1598 129/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1598 129/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1598 129/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1598 129/4000
1461 109/4000
1461 109/4000
1598 129/4000

1457 1300
1479 1300
1511 1300
1434 1300
1461 1300
1490 1300
1434 1300
1461 1300
1505 1300
1516 1300
1544 1300
1563 1300
1516 1300
1544 1300
1600 1300
TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

104
99
104
103
98
103
98
105
103
105
103
105

54.3
51.4
64.2
54.3
53.3

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

70.6
65.7
70.6
70.6
74.3
70.6
74.3
70.6
70.6
70.6
70.6
70.6

14.3
15.2
14.3
14.3
12.1

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

14.9
15.4
14.9
12.8
13.3
12.8
13.3
10.4
12.8
10.4
12.8
10.4

7 102
7 101
7 102
7 102
10 107

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

10 99
9 106
10 99
17 113
17 112
18 113
18 112
20 117
18 113
20 117
17 113
20 117

5-M
5-M
6-A
5-M
5-M

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

5-M
6-A
5-M
5-M
6-A
5-M
6-A
6-M
5-M
6-M
5-M
6-M

6054
6392
7316
6940
7964

ENGINE CC

5218
5443
5614
5848
6064
6388
6532
6604
6676
6892
6892
7108

15135
15980
15905
17350
18100

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

14495
15120
15595
16245
16845
17745
18145
18345
18545
19145
19145
19745

5
5
5
5
5

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

PORSCHE

-

GEARBOX

331
-

S 1.6 HDi (5 seat)
S 1.6 HDi (7 seat)
S 1.6 e-HDi EGC (5 seat)
Outdoor 1.6 HDi (5 seat)
Outdoor 1.6 HDi (5 seat)

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

New 308

3008

LONG
TERM

70/3000 - 960 760
70/3000 - 960 760
118/1750 - 1050 675
70/3000 - 960 760
87/2750 - 965 825
118/1750 - 1050 675
118/1750 - 1060 725
118/1750 - 1050 675
170/1750 - 1080 1150
87/2750 - 965 825
170/1750 - 1080 1150
170/1750 - 1080 1150
199/1750 - 1090 1150
Rating 

A significant leap forward, in quality and dynamics, and one of the most comfortable riding cars in its class.

Access 1.6 HDi
Active 1.6 HDi
Active 1.6 HDi
Active 1.6 BlueHDi
Allure 1.6 HDi
Allure 1.6 BlueHDi
Allure 2.0 BlueHDi
Allure 2.0 BlueHDi Automatic
GT Line 1.6 HDi
GT Line 2.0 BlueHDi
GT Line 2.0 BlueHDi Automatic
GT 2.0 BlueHDi Automatic
SW Access 1.6 HDi
SW Active 1.6 HDi
SW Active 1.6 HDi
SW Active 1.6 BlueHDi
SW Allure 1.6 HDi
SW Allure 1.6 BlueHDi
SW Allure 2.0 BlueHDi
SW Allure 2.0 BlueHDi Automatic
SW GT Line 1.6 HDi
SW GT Line 2.0 BlueHDi
SW GT Line 2.0 BlueHDi Automatic
SW GT 2.0 BlueHDi Automatic

TEST

-

LIST PRICE £

999 67/6000
999 67/6000
1398 67/4000
999 67/6000
1199 81/5750
1398 67/4000
1397 67/4000
1398 67/4000
1560 91/4000
1199 81/5750
1560 91/4000
1560 91/4000
1560 113/3600

TRADE-IN VALUE

99
99
98
99
95
98
87
98
95
95
95
95
99

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

65.7
65.7
74.3
65.7
68.9
74.3
83.1
74.3
78.5
68.9
78.5
78.5
74.3

TEST

LONG
TERM

14.0
14.0
13.5
14.0
14.5
13.5
16.2
13.5
10.9
14.5
10.9
10.9
9.7

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

5 101
5 101
11 101
5 101
10 111
11 101
11 103
10 101
17 115
10 111
17 115
18 115
19 118

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
6-A
5-M
5-A
5-M
5-M
6-A
5-M
5-M
6-M

ENGINE CC

5613
6263
6369
6757
6874
6806
7438
7151
7126
7450
7324
8248
7478

One of the strongest contenders in the burgeoning baby crossover market. Great to drive, frugal and well priced too.

Access+ 1.4 HDi
Active PureTech 1.2 e-VTi EGC
Active 1.4 HDi
Active 1.6 e-HDi
Active 1.6 e-HDi EGC
Allure 1.6 e-HDi
Allure 1.6 e-HDi EGC
Allure 1.6 e-HDi
Crossway 1.6 e-HDi
Crossway 1.6 e-HDi
Feline 1.6 e-HDi
Feline 1.6 e-HDi
TEST

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

GEARBOX

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

2008

300
-

LONG
TERM

LONG
TERM

TEST

Access PureTech 1.0
Access+ PureTech 1.0
Access+ 1.4 HDi
Active PureTech 1.0
Active PureTech 1.2 e-VTi EGC
Active 1.4 HDi
Active 1.4 e-HDi EGC
Style 1.4 HDi
Style 1.6 e-HDi
Allure PureTech 1.2 e-VTi EGC
Allure 1.6 e-HDi
Roland Garros 1.6 e-HDi
Feline 1.6 e-HDi

0-62MPH
COMBINED
COMBINEDMPG
MPG
(RANGE)
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

LIST PRICE £

TRADE-IN VALUE

10795
12045
13845
12995
14320
14795
15495
15545
16195
15520
16645
18745
18695

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

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(62) 0
(62) 0

-

-

-

42 474
42 474

0
0

Rating 

All-electric supermini priced in line with a diesel, and set to revolutionise the electric market for the masses.
Expression
- 5 13995 tba
Dynamique Zen
- 5 15195 tba
Dynamique Intens
315 5 15195 tba
i-Expression (Batteries included)
- 5 18443 tba
i-Dynamique Zen (Batteries included)
- 5 20043 tba
i-Dynamique Intens (Batteries included) 315 5 20043 tba

SEAT

1-A
1-A
1-A
1-A
1-A
1-A

15
16
16
15
16
16

84
84
84
84
84
84

13.5 (130)
13.5 (130)
13.5 (130)
13.5 (130)
13.5 (130)
13.5 (130)

0
0
0
0
0
0

-

-

87
87
87
87
87
87

-

162
162
162
162
162
162

1468
1468
1468
1468
1468
1468

0
0
0
0
0
0

Fabia

S 1.6 TDI CR
GreenLine II 1.2 TDI CR
SE 1.6 TDI CR
SE 1.6 TDI CR
Elegance 1.6 TDI CR
Elegance 1.6 TDI CR
Monte Carlo 1.6 TDI CR
Monte Carlo Tech 1.6 TDI CR
Estate S 1.6 TDI CR
Estate GreenLine II 1.2 TDI CR
Estate SE 1.6 TDI CR
Estate SE 1.6 TDI CR
Estate Elegance 1.6 TDI CR
Estate Scout 1.6 TDI CR
Estate Monte Carlo 1.6 TDI CR
Estate Monte Carlo Tech 1.6 TDI CR

Rating 

Part of the up! and Citigo trio, it’s great value, good to drive, and cheap to run. What more could you want?
Ecomotive 1.0 12V
Ecomotive 1.0 12V

Ibiza

- 3 9530
- 5 9880

tba 5-M 1 100 14.4 68.9 95 999 59/5500 tba 5-M 1 100 14.4 68.9 95 999 99/5500 -

68/3000
68/3000

-

940
940

0
0

Rating  

It’s got driving edge and the reassurance of VW backing. Prices are keen and standard kit isn’t bad either.
SC FR 1.6 TDI
S 1.2 TDI
S 1.2 TDI Ecomotive
SE 1.2 TDI Ecomotive
SE 1.6 TDI
FR 1.6 TDI
FR 2.0 TDI
ST S 1.2 TDI Ecomotive
ST SE 1.2 TDI Ecomotive
ST SE 1.6 TDI
ST FR 1.6 TDI

Toledo

299
-

3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

15910
13855
14380
14910
15460
16460
17635
15080
15610
16160
17160

6364
5542
5752
5964
6184
6584
7054
6032
6244
6464
6864

5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M

14 117
7 104
7 107
7 107
14 117
14 117
22 130
7 107
7 107
14 117
14 117

10.5
13.9
13.9
13.9
10.5
10.5
8.2
14.6
14.6
10.9
10.9

65.7
72.4
80.7
80.7
65.7
65.7
60.1
80.7
80.7
65.7
65.7

112
102
92
92
112
112
123
92
92
112
112

1598 103/4400
1199 74/4000
1199 74/4000
1199 74/4000
1598 103/4400
1598 103/4400
1968 141/4200
1199 74/4000
1199 74/4000
1598 103/4400
1598 103/4400

-

184/1500 - 1170 1200
133/1500 - 1135 1000
133/1500 - 1150 1000
133/1500 - 1150 1000
184/1500 - 1170 1200
184/1500 - 1170 1200
236/1750 - 1245 1200
133/1500 - 1205 1000
133/1500 - 1205 1000
184/1500 - 1225 1200
184/1500 - 1225 1200
Rating  

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

-

Roomster

310
274
289
-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

12430
14275
13365
14180
15040
15265
15700
16265
13045
14890
14805
15030
16115
16100
16175
16740

5469
5996
5881
6239
6317
6717
6908
7157
6262
6552
6810
6613
7091
7084
7117
7366

5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M

7 103
8 107
8 103
14 117
12 109
14 117
15 117
16 117
7 104
8 107
12 110
14 118
14 118
15 118
15 118
16 118

14.1
14.2
14.1
10.9
12.6
10.9
10.9
10.9
14.2
14.3
12.7
11.0
11.0
11.0
11.0
11.0

67.3
83.1
67.3
67.3
67.3
67.3
67.3
67.3
67.3
83.1
67.3
67.3
67.3
67.3
67.3
67.3

109
88
109
109
109
109
109
109
109
88
109
109
109
109
109
109

1598 74/4000
1199 74/4200
1598 74/4000
1598 104/4400
1598 89/4200
1598 104/4400
1598 104/4400
1598 104/4400
1598 74/4000
1199 74/4200
1598 89/4200
1598 104/4400
1598 104/4400
1598 104/4400
1598 104/4400
1598 104/4400

-

5
5
5
5
5

16325
15415
15640
15965
16190

5551
5549
5630
5747
5828

5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M

9 103
11 106
13 112
11 106
13 112

15.4
13.3
11.5
13.3
11.5

67.3
60.1
60.1
60.1
60.1

109
124
124
124
124

1199 74/4200
1598 89/4200
1598 104/4400
1598 89/4200
1598 104/4400

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

170/1750 - tba
170/1750 - tba
170/1750 - tba
170/1750 - tba
170/1750 - tba
184/1750 - tba
Rating  

-

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

144/1500 - 1129 1000
133/2000 - 1128 1000
144/1500 - 1129 1000
184/1500 - 1144 1200
170/1500 - 1129 1200
184/1500 - 1144 1200
184/1500 - 1144 1200
184/1500 - 1144 1200
144/1500 - 1149 1000
133/2000 - 1144 1000
170/1500 - 1149 1200
184/1500 - 1164 1200
184/1500 - 1164 1200
184/1500 - 1164 1200
184/1500 - 1164 1200
184/1500 - 1164 1200
Rating 

Dumpy looks do it no favours: this mini MPV is versatile and roomy, and isn’t too bad to drive either.
GreenLine II 1.2 TDI CR
SE 1.6 TDI CR
SE 1.6 TDI CR
Scout 1.6 TDI CR
Scout 1.6 TDI CR

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

1422 89/3000
1422 89/3000
1422 89/3000
1422 89/3000
1422 89/3000
1422 104/3500

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

7-A tba tba
5-M tba tba
7-A tba tba
5-M tba tba
7-A tba tba
5-M tba tba

Cheap to buy and economical to run. It’s spacious, solid and built to last, and is decent to drive, too.

UK dealers: 123 Warranty: 3 years/60,000miles Servicing: Variable Schedule

Mii

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

17
17

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

ENGINE CC

-

16090
16535
17535
17385
18385
17985

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

tba 1-A 10 50
tba 1-A 11 50

5
5
5
5
5
5

GEARBOX

- 2 6895
- 2 7595

-

LIST PRICE £

Urban
Technic

Zoe

Estate S 1.4 TDI Auto
Estate SE 1.4 TDI
Estate SE 1.4 TDI Auto
Estate SE L 1.4 TDI
Estate SE L 1.4 TDI Auto
Estate SE L 1.4 TDI

Rating  

TRADE-IN VALUE

It’s funky, and a real hoot. This city quadricycle is perfect if you live on the Riviera.

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE CC

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

GEARBOX

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

LIST PRICE £

TRADE-IN VALUE

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

Twizy

-

133/2000
170/1500
184/1500
170/1500
184/1500

-

1239 1200
1247 1200
1247 1200
1247 1200
1247 1200

Spacious hatchback that looks like a saloon. It’s keenly priced and shares a design with the Skoda Rapid.

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

17515
18635
19885
19625
19985
21235
21530
22880
22520
23870
17815
18935
20185
19925
20285
21535
21830
23180
22820
24170
18810
19930
21180
20920
21280
22530
22825
24175
23815
25165
24385
26370
28870

7006
7454
7954
7850
7994
8494
8612
9152
9008
9548
7126
7574
8074
7970
8114
8614
8732
9272
9128
9668
7524
7972
8472
8368
8512
9012
9130
9670
9526
10066
9754
10548
11548

5-M
5-M
7-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
5-M
5-M
7-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
5-M
5-M
7-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A

13 119
13 119
13 119
14 122
19 134
19 131
20 134
20 131
26 142
26 140
13 119
13 119
13 119
14 122
19 134
19 131
20 134
20 131
26 142
26 140
13 119
13 119
13 119
14 122
19 134
19 131
20 134
20 131
26 142
26 140
19 129
20 129
23 139

10.6
10.6
10.6
10.4
8.3
8.3
8.3
8.3
7.4
7.4
10.7
10.7
10.7
10.4
8.4
8.4
8.4
8.4
7.5
7.5
11.1
11.1
11.0
10.4
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
7.8
7.8
8.7
8.7
7.1

74.3
74.3
72.4
85.6
68.9
64.2
68.9
64.2
67.3
62.8
74.3
74.3
72.4
85.6
68.9
64.2
68.9
64.2
67.3
62.8
74.3
74.3
72.4
85.6
68.9
62.8
68.9
62.8
65.7
60.1
57.6
57.6
57.6

99
99
102
87
106
117
106
117
109
119
99
99
102
87
106
117
106
117
109
119
99
99
102
87
106
119
106
119
112
122
129
129
129

1598 103/3000
1598 103/3000
1598 103/3000
1598 109/3200
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 181/4000
1968 181/4000
1598 103/3000
1598 103/3000
1598 103/3000
1598 109/3200
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 181/4000
1968 181/4000
1598 103/3000
1598 103/3000
1598 103/3000
1598 109/3200
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 181/4000
1968 181/4000
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 181/3500

-

184/1500 - 1266 1500
184/1500 - 1266 1500
184/1500 - 1281 1500
184/1500 - 1240 1000
236/1750 - 1285 1600
236/1750 - 1302 1600
236/1750 - 1285 1600
236/1750 - 1302 1600
280/1750 - 1350 1600
280/1750 - 1370 1600
184/1500 - 1286 1500
184/1500 - 1286 1500
184/1500 - 1301 1500
184/1500 - 1260 1000
236/1750 - 1305 1600
236/1750 - 1322 1600
236/1750 - 1305 1600
236/1750 - 1322 1600
280/1750 - 1345 1600
280/1750 - 1390 1600
184/1500 - 1331 1500
184/1500 - 1331 1500
184/1500 - 1351 1500
184/1500 - 1280 1000
236/1750 - 1350 1600
236/1750 - 1380 1600
236/1750 - 1350 1600
236/1750 - 1380 1600
280/1750 - 1415 1600
280/1750 - 1435 1600
251/1750 - 1484 2000
251/1750 - 1484 2000
280/1750 - 1529 1600
Rating 

1
2
3
4
5

Alhambra

19345
20215
20145
20065
20935
20865

6577
6873
7252
7223
7537
7511

5-M
7-A
6-M
5-M
7-A
6-M

14 114
14 114
19 125
13 114
13 114
19 125

12.2
12.4
9.7
12.4
12.6
9.8

62.8
57.6
57.6
62.8
57.6
57.6

119
129
129
119
129
129

1598 103/4400
1598 103/4400
1968 138/4200
1598 103/4400
1598 103/4400
1968 138/4200

-

184/1500 - 1450 1400
184/1500 - 1475 1400
236/1750 - 1465 1400
184/1500 - 1480 1400
184/1500 - 1505 1400
236/1750 - 1490 1400
Rating 

Our MPV of the year for both 2011 and 2012 is rewarding to drive, civilised and roomy. Beats a Sharan for price.
S 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
S 2.0 TDI Auto
SE 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
SE 2.0 TDI Auto
I-TECH 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
I-TECH 2.0 TDI Auto
SE Lux 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
SE Lux 2.0 TDI Auto
SE Lux 2.0 TDI
SE Lux 2.0 TDI Auto

SKODA

332

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

25630
26915
27510
28795
28630
29915
30900
32185
32420
33705

10765
11304
11554
12094
12025
12564
12978
13518
13616
14156

6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

18 120
18 119
18 120
18 119
18 120
18 119
18 120
18 119
22 129
22 127

10.9
10.9
10.9
10.9
10.9
10.9
10.9
10.9
9.3
9.6

50.4
49.6
50.4
49.6
50.4
49.6
50.4
49.6
47.1
47.9

146
149
146
149
146
149
146
149
158
154

1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 174/4200
1968 174/4200

-

236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
280/1750
280/1750

-

70/3000
70/3000
70/3000
70/3000
70/3000
70/3000

-

TEST

5
5
5
5
5
5

LONG
TERM

-

UK dealers: 134 Warranty: 3 years/60,000miles Servicing: Variable schedule

Citigo

3
5
3
5
3
5

9420
9770
10000
10350
10390
10740

4145
4299
4400
4554
4572
4726

5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M

1
1
1
1
2
2

99
99
99
99
106
106

14.4
14.4
14.4
14.4
13.2
13.2

68.9
68.9
68.9
68.9
67.3
67.3

95
95
95
95
98
98

999
999
999
999
999
999

Rating 

59/5000
59/5000
59/5000
59/5000
74/6200
74/6200

170/1750
170/1750
170/1750
170/1750
170/1750
170/1750
184/1750
170/1750

-

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

1422 89/3000
1422 89/3000
1422 89/3000
1422 89/3000
1422 89/3000
1422 89/3000
1422 104/3500
1422 89/3000

865
865
865
865
865
865

0
0
0
0
0
0

Rating COMING SOON

-

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

88
94
88
94
88
94
90
tba

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

83.1
78.5
83.1
78.5
83.1
78.5
80.7
tba

ENGINE CC

11.1
11.1
11.1
11.1
11.1
11.1
10.1
tba

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

5-M tba 113
7-A tba 113
5-M tba 113
7-A tba 113
5-M tba 113
7-A tba 113
5-M tba 120
5-M tba tba

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

GEARBOX

14090
15090
15390
16390
16240
17240
16840
15090

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

LIST PRICE £

-

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

S 1.4 TDI
S 1.4 TDI Auto
SE 1.4 TDI
SE 1.4 TDI Auto
SE L 1.4 TDI
SE L 1.4 TDI Auto
SE L 1.4 TDI
Estate S 1.4 TDI

TRADE-IN VALUE

Latest car is both smarter and more frugal, with sharper looks and better equipment. It’s pricier, too.

-

1156 1200
1186 1200
1156 1200
1186 1200
1156 1200
1186 1200
1165 1200
tba tba
POWER

New Fabia

-

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

SE 1.0 MPI GreenTech
SE 1.0 MPI GreenTech
Elegance 1.0 MPI GreenTech
Elegance 1.0 MPI GreenTech
Elegance 1.0 MPI GreenTech
Elegance 1.0 MPI GreenTech

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

Cheapest sub-100g/km models of the trio. Great to drive, comfortable and looks classy.

Rapid

Octavia

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

15855
17015
16430
17815
16805
17965
17055
17380
17630
17555
18715
17805
18130
18380
16140
17300
16790
17195
17280
18440
17530
17930
18180
18480
19640
18730
19130
19380

6976
7487
7229
7839
7394
7905
7504
7647
7757
7724
8235
7834
7977
8087
7102
7612
7388
7566
7603
8114
7713
7889
7999
8131
8642
8241
8417
8527

5-M
7-A
5-M
5-M
5-M
7-A
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
7-A
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
7-A
5-M
5-M
5-M
7-A
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
7-A
5-M
5-M
5-M

13 114
13 114
16 118
13 116
13 114
13 114
13 114
15 118
15 118
13 114
13 114
14 114
15 118
15 118
13 113
13 113
15 118
14 114
14 113
14 113
14 113
16 118
16 118
14 113
14 113
14 113
16 118
16 118

12.0
12.2
10.6
12.0
12.0
12.2
12.0
10.6
10.6
12.0
12.2
12.0
10.6
10.6
11.9
12.1
10.3
11.9
11.9
12.1
12.1
10.3
10.3
11.9
12.1
12.1
10.3
10.3

64.2
62.8
64.2
74.3
64.2
62.8
72.4
64.2
70.6
64.2
62.8
72.4
64.2
70.6
64.2
62.8
64.2
74.3
64.2
62.8
70.6
64.2
70.6
64.2
62.8
70.6
64.2
70.6

114
118
114
99
114
118
104
114
106
114
118
104
114
106
114
118
114
99
114
118
104
114
106
114
118
104
114
106

1598 89/4200
1598 89/4200
1598 104/4400
1598 89/4200
1598 89/4200
1598 89/4200
1598 89/4200
1598 104/4400
1598 104/4400
1598 89/4200
1598 89/4200
1598 89/4200
1598 104/4400
1598 104/4400
1598 89/4200
1598 89/4200
1598 104/4400
1598 89/4200
1598 89/4200
1598 89/4200
1598 89/4200
1598 104/4400
1598 104/4400
1598 89/4200
1598 89/4200
1598 89/4200
1598 104/4400
1598 104/4400

Has grace, space and pace. All underpinned by VW Golf origins. A cracking combination.

S 1.6 TDI CR
S 1.6 TDI CR Auto
SE 1.6 TDI CR
SE 1.6 TDI CR Auto
SE 2.0 TDI CR
SE 2.0 TDI CR Auto
GreenLine III 1.6 TDI CR
SE Business 1.6 TDI CR
SE Business 1.6 TDI CR Auto
SE Business 1.6 TDI CR GreenLine III
SE Business 2.0 TDI CR
SE Business 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Elegance 1.6 TDI CR
Elegance 1.6 TDI CR Auto
Elegance 2.0 TDI CR
Elegance 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Black Edition 1.6 TDI CR
Black Edition 1.6 TDI CR Auto
Black Edition 2.0 TDI CR
Black Edition 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI CR
Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI CR Auto
vRS 2.0 TDI CR
vRS 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Estate S 1.6 TDI CR
Estate S 1.6 TDI CR Auto
Estate SE 1.6 TDI CR
Estate SE 1.6 TDI CR Auto
Estate SE 1.6 TDI CR 4x4
Estate SE 2.0 TDI CR
Estate SE 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Estate SE 2.0 TDI CR 4x4
Estate GreenLine III 1.6 TDI CR

1822 2200
1851 2200
1822 2200
1851 2200
1822 2200
1851 2200
1822 2200
1851 2200
1842 2200
1851 2200

6,160
5,700
4,181
3,301
2,085

You want a hatch that mimics a saloon yet has bags of room and vroom? Here’s one from Skoda.

S 1.6 TDI CR
S 1.6 TDI CR Auto
S 1.6 TDI CR
GreenLine 1.6 TDI CR
SE 1.6 TDI CR
SE 1.6 TDI CR Auto
SE 1.6 TDI CR GreenTech
SE 1.6 TDI CR
SE 1.6 TDI CR GreenTech
Elegance 1.6 TDI CR
Elegance 1.6 TDI CR Auto
Elegance 1.6 TDI CR GreenTech
Elegance 1.6 TDI CR
308
Elegance 1.6 TDI CR GreenTech
Spaceback S 1.6 TDI CR
Spaceback S 1.6 TDI CR Auto
Spaceback S 1.6 TDI CR
Spaceback GreenLine 1.6 TDI CR
331
Spaceback SE Tech 1.6 TDI CR
Spaceback SE Tech 1.6 TDI CR Auto
Spaceback SE Tech 1.6 TDI CR GreenTech Spaceback SE Tech 1.6 TDI CR
Spaceback SE Tech 1.6 TDI CR GreenTech Spaceback SE Sport 1.6 TDI CR
Spaceback SE Sport 1.6 TDI CR Auto
Spaceback SE Sport 1.6 TDI CR GreenTech Spaceback SE Sport 1.6 TDI CR
Spaceback SE Sport 1.6 TDI CR GreenTech -

Take normal MPV formula and stir in Spanish spice. Decent results but add XL to mix if you need space.
I-TECH 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
I-TECH 1.6 TDI Auto
I-TECH 2.0 TDI
XL I-TECH 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
XL I-TECH 1.6 TDI Auto
XL I-TECH 2.0 TDI

Toyota Auris Hybrid
Toyota Yaris Hybrid
Lexus CT 200h
Toyota Prius Hybrid
Lexus RX 450h

313
328
315
-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

18360
19610
19710
20960
20610
21860
20300
19560
20810
20150
20460
21710
21410
22660
22310
23560
21685
22935
22585
23835
26410
27660
24020
25410
19165
20415
20515
21765
21965
21415
22665
22865
21105

8078
8628
8672
9222
9068
9618
8932
8606
9156
8866
9002
9552
9420
9970
9816
10366
9541
10091
9937
10487
11620
12170
10569
11180
8433
8983
9027
9577
9665
9423
9973
9603
9286

5-M
7-A
5-M
7-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
5-M
7-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
5-M
7-A
6-M
6-A
5-M
7-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
5-M
7-A
5-M
7-A
5-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M

13 121
13 121
13 121
13 121
19 135
19 134
15 128
14 121
14 121
15 128
20 135
20 134
14 121
14 121
20 135
20 134
14 121
14 121
20 135
20 134
22 135
22 134
26 144
26 143
13 119
13 119
13 119
13 119
13 117
19 134
19 132
19 132
15 127

10.8
10.9
10.8
10.9
8.5
8.6
10.6
10.8
10.9
10.6
8.5
8.6
10.8
10.9
8.5
8.6
10.8
10.9
8.5
8.6
8.5
8.6
8.1
8.2
11.0
11.1
11.0
11.1
11.7
8.6
8.7
8.7
10.7

74.3
72.4
74.3
72.4
68.9
62.8
88.3
74.3
72.4
88.3
68.9
62.8
74.3
72.4
68.9
62.8
74.3
72.4
68.9
62.8
68.9
62.8
61.4
56.5
74.3
70.6
74.3
70.6
60.1
67.3
62.8
57.6
88.3

99
102
99
102
106
119
85
99
102
85
106
119
99
102
106
119
99
102
106
119
106
119
119
129
99
104
99
104
119
110
119
124
85

1598 104/3000
1598 104/3000
1598 104/3000
1598 104/3000
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1598 108/3250
1598 104/3000
1598 104/3000
1598 108/3250
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1598 104/3000
1598 104/3000
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1598 104/3000
1598 104/3000
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 181/3500
1968 181/3500
1598 104/3000
1598 104/3000
1598 104/3000
1598 104/3000
1598 104/3000
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1598 108/3250

-

Rating  

170/1500 - 1190 1200
170/1500 - 1210 1200
184/1500 - 1179 1200
170/1500 - 1263
0
170/1500 - 1190 1200
170/1500 - 1210 1200
170/1500 - 1190 1200
184/1500 - 1179 1200
184/1500 - 1179 1200
170/1500 - 1190 1200
170/1500 - 1210 1200
170/1500 - 1190 1200
184/1500 - 1179 1200
184/1500 - 1179 1200
170/1500 - 1185 1200
170/1500 - 1205 1200
184/1500 - 1185 1200
170/1500 - 1183
0
170/1500 - 1185 1200
170/1500 - 1205 1200
170/1500 - 1185 1200
184/1500 - 1185 1200
184/1500 - 1185 1200
170/1500 - 1185 1200
170/1500 - 1205 1200
170/1500 - 1185 1200
184/1500 - 1185 1200
184/1500 - 1185 1200
Rating 

-

184/1500
184/1500
184/1500
184/1500
236/1750
236/1750
184/1500
184/1500
184/1500
184/1500
236/1750
236/1750
184/1500
184/1500
236/1750
236/1750
184/1500
184/1500
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
280/1750
280/1750
184/1500
184/1500
184/1500
184/1500
184/1500
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
184/1500

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1230 1500
1245 1500
1230 1500
1245 1500
1255 1600
1275 1600
1205 1300
1230 1500
1245 1500
1205 1300
1255 1600
1275 1600
1230 1500
1245 1500
1255 1600
1275 1600
1230 1500
1245 1500
1255 1600
1275 1600
1255 1600
1275 1600
1395 1600
1415 1600
1247 1500
1262 1500
1247 1500
1262 1500
1360 1700
1272 1600
1292 1600
1380 2000
1205 1300
TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

Altea

320
313
328
320
330
-

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

A Golf in a sporty Spanish outfit, it’s a well-balanced combination of style, solidity and refinement.

SC S 1.6 TDI
SC SE 1.6 TDI
SC SE 1.6 TDI Auto
SC SE 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
SC SE 2.0 TDI
SC SE 2.0 TDI Auto
SC FR 2.0 TDI
SC FR 2.0 TDI Auto
SC FR 2.0 TDI
SC FR 2.0 TDI Auto
S 1.6 TDI
SE 1.6 TDI
SE 1.6 TDI Auto
SE 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
SE 2.0 TDI
SE 2.0 TDI Auto
FR 2.0 TDI
FR 2.0 TDI Auto
FR 2.0 TDI
FR 2.0 TDI Auto
ST S 1.6 TDI
ST SE 1.6 TDI
ST SE 1.6 TDI Auto
ST SE 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
ST SE 2.0 TDI
ST SE 2.0 TDI Auto
ST FR 2.0 TDI
ST FR 2.0 TDI Auto
ST FR 2.0 TDI
ST FR 2.0 TDI Auto
X-Perience SE 2.0 TDI
X-Perience SE Technology 2.0 TDI
X-Perience SE Technology 2.0 TDI Auto

BEST SELLING ALTERNATIVE
FUELLED VEHICLES IN 2013

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

184/1500 - 1265 1200
170/1500 - 1285 1200
184/1500 - 1265 1200
170/1500 - 1285 1200
184/1500 - 1265 1200
Rating 

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

-

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

1598 103/4400
1598 89/4200
1598 103/4400
1598 89/4200
1598 103/4400

ENGINE CC

104
118
106
118
106

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

72.4
62.8
70.6
62.8
70.6

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

10.4
12.2
10.4
12.2
10.4

GEARBOX

15 118
14 114
16 118
14 114
15 118

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

5-M
7-A
5-M
7-A
5-M

LIST PRICE £

6860
6794
7348
7282
7548

TRADE-IN VALUE

17150
16985
18370
18205
18870

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

5
5
5
5
5

TEST

Leon

316
-

LONG
TERM

LONG
TERM

TEST

S 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
S 1.6 TDI Auto
SE 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
SE 1.6 TDI Auto
I-TECH 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

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fortwo

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE CC

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

-

1465 2100
1490 2100
1485 2100
1465 2100
1490 2100

-

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

11125
11720
11820
12415
11820
12415
13225
13820

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

5-M 3
5-M tba
5-M 3
5-M tba
5-M 3
5-M tba
5-M 3
5-M tba

94
96
94
96
94
96
94
96

14.4
10.4
14.4
10.4
14.4
10.4
14.4
10.4

68.9
67.3
68.9
67.3
68.9
67.3
68.9
67.3

93
97
93
97
93
97
93
97

999
898
999
898
999
898
999
898

Rating COMING SOON

70/6000
89/5500
70/6000
89/5500
70/6000
89/5500
70/6000
89/5500

Electric power meets haiku in this nutshell package. City friendly but lacks driving refinement.
coupé grandstyle edition mhd
coupé grandstyle plus edition mhd
coupé electric drive sale&care
coupé electric drive standard
cabrio grandstyle edition mhd
cabrio grandstyle plus edition mhd
cabrio electric drive sale&care
cabrio electric drive standard

New forfour

-

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

10330
10529
12275
15395
11830
12029
13400
16895

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

5-A
5-A
1-A
1-A
5-A
5-A
1-A
1-A

5
5
13
13
7
7
15
15

90
90
78
78
90
90
78
78

13.7
13.7
11.5
11.5
13.7
13.7
11.5
11.5

65.7
65.7
(90)
(90)
64.2
64.2
(90)
(90)

98
98
0
0
100
100
0
0

999
999
999
999
-

More refined and grown up than before - we’ve yet to test it yet, but will report back soon.
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SSANGYONG

-

5
5
5
5

11620
12315
12315
13720

tba
tba
tba
tba

5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M

2
2
3
3

94
94
94
94

15.9
15.9
15.9
15.9

67.3
67.3
67.3
67.3

97
97
97
97

999
999
999
999

70/5800
70/5800
70/5800
70/5800
-

-

67/2850
83/2500
67/2850
83/2500
67/2850
83/2500
67/2850
83/2500

- 880
- 880
- 880
- 880
- 880
- 880
- 880
- 880
Rating 

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

74
74
74
74

68/2800
68/2800
68/2800
68/2800
-

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

96
96
96
96

825
825
900
900
855
855
920
920

Rating COMING SOON

70/6000
70/6000
70/6000
70/6000

-

67/2850
67/2850
67/2850
67/2850

-

975
975
975
975

0
0
0
0

UK dealers: 60 Warranty: 5 years/Unlimited mileage Servicing: 12,500miles

Korando

Rating 

Korando’s better than ever, with steady improvements and greater refinement. It’s good value with excellent warranty.
SE 2WD
SE4 4WD
ELX4 4WD
ELX4 4WD Auto

Turismo

330
-

5
5
5
5

14995
16495
19995
21495

4798
5278
6398
6878

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A

22 116
22 116
24 116
24 112

9.9
9.9
9.9
9.9

47.1
45.6
45.6
37.7

147
157
157
199

1998 147/3400
1998 147/3400
1998 147/3400
1998 173/4000

-

266/2000
266/2000
266/2000
266/2000

-

1666 2000
1747 2000
1747 2000
1747 2000

Rating COMING SOON

It’s no oil painting, but it is an absolute bargain to buy. It’s boat-like to drive, and majors on interior spaciousness.
S
ES
ES Auto
EX 4WD Auto

Rexton W

-

5
5
5
5

17995
19995
21495
23995

6118
6798
7308
8158

6-M
6-M
5-A
5-A

31 107
32 107
32 108
33 108

-

37.2
37.2
36.2
34.9

199
199
205
212

1998 153/3400
1998 153/3400
1998 153/3400
1998 153/3400

-

266/1500 - 2115 2500
266/1500 - 2115 2500
266/1500 - 2139 2500
266/1500 - 2248 2500
Rating 

The Rexton name returns. Heavyweight SUV with excellent towing capacity and better quality than before.
SX 4WD
EX 4WD
EX 4WD Auto

Korando Sports

- 5 21995 7478 6-M 31 108 - 38.2 196 1998 153/4000 - 266/1500 - 2095 3000
- 5 24495 8328 6-M 32 108 - 38.2 196 1998 153/4000 - 266/1500 - 2095 3000
- 5 25995 8838 5-A 32 109 - 36.2 206 1998 153/4000 - 266/1500 - 2128 3000
Rating 

Multi-talented pick up fit for fields and the fast lane. Steering a touch numb on road though.
SX 4WD
EX 4WD
EX 4WD Auto

SUBARU

- 4 17995 5399 6-M 5 107 - 37.7 199 1998 153/4000 - 266/1500 - 2097 2700
- 4 20495 6149 6-M 6 107 - 37.7 199 1998 153/4000 - 266/1500 - 2097 2700
- 4 21995 6599 6-A 6 106 - 35.3 212 1998 153/4000 - 266/1500 - 2110 2700

UK dealers: 62 Warranty: 5 years/100,000miles Servicing: 12,000miles

XV

Rating  

Subaru joins the smart crossover set. XV makes sense as a diesel do-it-all. Boxer engine a gem.
2.0D SE
2.0D Black
2.0D SE Premium

Forester

317 5 23995 10558 6-M 26 120 9.3 50.4 146 1998 145/3600 - 258/1600 - 1415 1600
- 5 24995 10998 6-M 26 120 9.3 50.4 146 1998 145/3600 - 258/1600 - 1415 1600
- 5 25995 11438 6-M 26 120 9.3 50.4 146 1998 145/3600 - 258/1600 - 1415 1600
Rating 

More chunky estate than SUV, powered by charismatic Boxer engine. Rugged, ready and now revised.
2.0D X
2.0D XC
2.0D XC Premium

Outback

- 5 24995 11998 6-M 24 118 10.2 49.6 150 1998 145/3600 - 258/1600 - 1540 2000
317 5 26995 12958 6-M 25 118 10.2 47.9 156 1998 145/3600 - 258/1600 - 1556 2000
- 5 28995 13918 6-M 25 118 10.2 47.9 156 1998 145/3600 - 258/1600 - 1556 2000
Rating 

New automatic gearbox marks the launch of the revised Outback. Rugged, dependable and the farmer’s friend.
2.0D SX
2.0D SX Lineartronic

SUZUKI

- 5 29995 13198 6-M 26 121 9.7 47.9 155 1998 148/3600 - 258/1600 - 1571 1700
317 5 31495 13858 CVT 26 121 9.7 44.8 166 1998 148/3600 - 258/1600 - 1624 1700

UK dealers: 150 Warranty: 3 years/60,000miles Servicing: 9,000miles (12,500miles SX4 S-Cross)

Alto

Rating  

VAT-free offer makes this a seriously cheap car. Due to replaced by Celerio early in 2015.
1.0 SZ
1.0 SZ3
1.0 SZ4

SX4 S-Cross

- 5 7199 3168 5-M 4 96 13.5 65.7 99 996 67/6000 - 5 8399 3696 5-M 4 96 13.5 65.7 99 996 67/6000 - 5 9599 4224 5-M 4 96 13.5 65.7 99 996 67/6000 -

66/3400 - 885 200
66/3400 - 885 200
66/3400 - 885 200
Rating 

Bigger and better than ever before, with class leading economy and CO2 emissions.

1.6 DDiS SZ3
1.6 DDiS SZ4
1.6 DDiS SZ-T
1.6 DDiS SZ5
1.6 DDiS SZ-T Allgrip
1.6 DDiS SZ5 Allgrip

TESLA

319
-

5
5
5
5
5
5

16999
17999
19499
21749
21299
23549

6460
6840
7410
8265
8094
8949

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M

20 111
20 111
20 111
19 111
18 108
19 108

12.0
12.0
12.0
12.0
13.0
13.0

67.2
67.2
67.2
67.2
64.2
64.2

110
110
110
110
114
114

1598 118/3750
1598 118/3750
1598 118/3750
1598 118/3750
1598 118/3750
1598 118/3750

-

236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750

-

1305 1500
1305 1500
1305 1500
1305 1500
1370 1500
1370 1500

UK dealers: 4 Warranty: 4 years/50,000miles Servicing: tba

Model S

Rating COMING SOON

Ground breaking car from the USA has now landed in right hand drive on the UK market. We’re yet to test it.
60kWh
85kWh
85kWh Performance

TOYOTA

- 5 50280 tba 1-A 50 120 5.9 (242) 0
- 5 57680 tba 1-A 50 125 5.4 (312) 0
332 5 69080 tba 1-A 50 130 4.2 (312) 0

-

-

382
382
416

-

325 2100 tba
325 tba tba
443 tba tba

UK dealers: 148 Warranty: 5 years/100,000miles (Hilux 3 years/60,000 miles)
Servicing: 10,000miles (Verso 15,000 miles)

Aygo

X marks the spot. A bit of design flair injected into what is the pinnacle of supermini reliability.
x 1.0 VVT-i
x 1.0 VVT-i
x-play 1.0 VVT-i
x-play 1.0 VVT-i
x-play 1.0 VVT-i x-shift
x-pression 1.0 VVT-i
x-pression 1.0 VVT-i
x-pression 1.0 VVT-i x-shift

POWER

1335 1400
1345 1500
1335 1400
1345 1500
1335 1400
1345 1500
1465 2100
1490 2100
1335 1400
1345 1500
1450 1800
1335 1400
1345 1500
1450 1800
1460 2100
1485 2100
1335 1400
1460 2100
1485 2100
1460 2100
1335 1400
1345 1500
1460 2100
1485 2100
TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

-

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

184/1500
184/1500
184/1500
184/1500
184/1500
184/1500
258/1750
258/1750
184/1500
184/1500
207/1750
184/1500
184/1500
207/1750
236/1750
236/1750
184/1500
236/1750
236/1750
236/1750
184/1500
184/1500
236/1750
236/1750
ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

-

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

1598 104/4400
1968 108/4200
1598 104/4400
1968 108/4200
1598 104/4400
1968 108/4200
1968 168/4200
1968 168/4200
1598 104/4400
1968 108/4200
1968 108/4200
1598 104/4400
1968 108/4200
1968 108/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1598 104/4400
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1598 104/4400
1968 108/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

119
134
119
134
119
134
149
164
119
134
154
119
134
154
152
164
119
152
164
152
119
134
152
164

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

61.4
55.4
61.4
55.4
61.4
55.4
49.6
44.8
61.4
55.4
47.9
61.4
55.4
47.9
48.7
44.8
61.4
48.7
44.8
48.7
61.4
55.4
48.7
44.8

CO2 G/KM

12.1
11.6
12.1
11.6
12.1
11.6
8.4
8.6
12.1
11.6
12.2
12.1
11.6
12.2
9.9
10.2
12.1
9.9
10.2
9.9
12.1
11.6
9.9
10.2

ENGINE CC

14 109
14 110
15 109
15 110
15 109
15 110
23 125
23 122
14 109
14 110
15 108
15 109
15 110
15 108
19 118
19 116
14 109
18 118
18 116
19 118
15 109
15 110
19 118
19 116

0-62MPH

LIST PRICE £

5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
6-A
5-M
5-M
6-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
5-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
6-A
GEARBOX

9467
9389
10252
10174
11167
11123
10732
11216
9467
9389
10241
10252
10174
11027
10574
11102
10195
10522
11050
11515
11167
11123
11503
12031

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

18205
18055
19715
19565
21475
21390
24390
25490
18205
18055
19695
19715
19565
21205
22030
23130
19605
21920
23020
23990
21475
21390
23965
25065

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

124

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

More refined and grown up than before - we’ve yet to test it yet, but will report back soon.

Now sporting Skoda’s corporate face, it’s a cool family tool with lots of space and flexibility. It’s fun to drive, too.

S 1.6 TDI CR GreenLine II
S 2.0 TDI CR
SE 1.6 TDI CR GreenLine II
SE 2.0 TDI CR
Elegance 1.6 TDI CR GreenLine II
Elegance 2.0 TDI CR
Monte Carlo 2.0 TDI CR 4x4
Monte Carlo 2.0 TDI CR 4x4 Auto
Outdoor S 1.6 TDI CR GreenLine II
Outdoor S 2.0 TDI CR
Outdoor S 2.0 TDI CR 4x4
Outdoor SE 1.6 TDI CR GreenLine II
Outdoor SE 2.0 TDI CR
Outdoor SE 2.0 TDI CR 4x4
Outdoor SE 2.0 TDI CR 4x4
Outdoor SE 2.0 TDI CR 4x4 Auto
Outdoor SE Business 1.6 TDI CR GreenLine II Outdoor SE Business 2.0 TDI CR 4x4
Outdoor SE Business 2.0 TDI CR 4x4 Auto Outdoor Black Edition 2.0 TDI CR 4x4
Outdoor Elegance 1.6 TDI CR GreenLine II 326
Outdoor Elegance 2.0 TDI CR
Outdoor Elegance 2.0 TDI CR 4x4
Outdoor Elegance 2.0 TDI CR 4x4 Auto
-

258/1750
258/1750
236/1750
258/1750
258/1750

-

3
5
3
5
5
3
5
5

8595
8995
9795
10195
10895
10995
11395
12095

4298
4498
4898
5098
5448
5498
5698
6048

5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
5-A
5-M
5-M
5-A

6
6
7
7
7
7
7
7

99
99
99
99
99
99
99
99

14.2
14.2
14.2
14.2
15.5
14.2
14.2
15.5

68.9
68.9
68.9
68.9
67.3
68.9
68.9
67.3

Rating  

95
95
95
95
97
95
95
97

998
998
998
998
998
998
998
998

68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
68/6000

-

70/4300
70/4300
70/4300
70/4300
70/4300
70/4300
70/4300
70/4300

-

840
910
840
910
905
840
910
905

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

184/1500 - 1437 1500
184/1500 - 1444 1500
236/1750 - 1457 1800
236/1750 - 1479 1800
184/1500 - 1444 1500
236/1750 - 1457 1800
236/1750 - 1479 1800
258/1750 - 1465 1800
258/1750 - 1482 1800
258/1750 - 1559 2000
184/1500 - 1444 1500
236/1750 - 1457 1800
236/1750 - 1479 1800
236/1750 - 1457 1800
236/1750 - 1479 1800
258/1750 - 1465 1800
258/1750 - 1482 1800
184/1500 - 1444 1500
236/1750 - 1457 1800
236/1750 - 1479 1800
236/1750 - 1534 2000
258/1750 - 1465 1800
258/1750 - 1482 1800
258/1750 - 1559 2000
236/1750 - 1457 1800
236/1750 - 1479 1800
236/1750 - 1534 2000
258/1750 - 1465 1800
258/1750 - 1482 1800
258/1750 - 1559 2000
184/1500 - 1459 1500
184/1500 - 1466 1500
236/1750 - 1479 1800
236/1750 - 1501 1800
184/1500 - 1466 1500
236/1750 - 1479 1800
236/1750 - 1501 1800
258/1750 - 1487 1800
258/1750 - 1504 1800
258/1750 - 1581 2000
184/1500 - 1466 1500
236/1750 - 1479 1800
236/1750 - 1501 1800
236/1750 - 1479 1800
236/1750 - 1501 1800
258/1750 - 1487 1800
258/1750 - 1504 1800
184/1500 - 1466 1500
236/1750 - 1479 1800
236/1750 - 1501 1800
236/1750 - 1556 2000
258/1750 - 1487 1800
258/1750 - 1504 1800
258/1750 - 1581 2000
236/1750 - 1479 1800
236/1750 - 1501 1800
236/1750 - 1556 2000
258/1750 - 1487 1800
258/1750 - 1504 1800
258/1750 - 1581 2000
236/1750 - 1556 2000
258/1750 - 1581 2000
236/1750 - 1556 2000
258/1750 - 1581 2000
Rating 

-

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

-

1968 168/4200
1968 168/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 168/4200
1968 168/4200

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

1598 104/4400
1598 104/4400
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1598 104/4400
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 168/4200
1968 168/4200
1968 168/4200
1598 104/4400
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 168/4200
1968 168/4200
1598 104/4400
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 168/4200
1968 168/4200
1968 168/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 168/4200
1968 168/4200
1968 168/4200
1598 104/4400
1598 104/4400
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1598 104/4400
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 168/4200
1968 168/4200
1968 168/4200
1598 104/4400
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 168/4200
1968 168/4200
1598 104/4400
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 168/4200
1968 168/4200
1968 168/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 168/4200
1968 168/4200
1968 168/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 168/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 168/4200

149
164
164
149
164

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

117
109
119
135
109
119
135
120
139
147
109
119
135
119
135
120
139
109
119
135
137
120
139
147
119
135
137
120
139
147
119
113
119
134
113
119
134
122
138
149
113
119
137
119
137
122
138
113
119
134
139
122
138
149
119
134
139
122
138
149
139
149
139
149

49.6
44.8
44.8
49.6
44.8

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

62.8
67.3
61.4
54.3
67.3
61.4
54.3
61.4
53.3
50.4
67.3
61.4
54.3
61.4
54.3
61.4
53.3
67.3
61.4
54.3
53.3
61.4
53.3
50.4
61.4
54.3
53.3
61.4
53.3
50.4
61.4
65.7
61.4
55.4
65.7
61.4
55.4
60.1
54.3
49.6
65.7
61.4
54.3
61.4
54.3
60.1
54.3
65.7
61.4
55.4
53.3
60.1
54.3
49.6
61.4
55.4
53.3
60.1
54.3
49.6
53.3
49.6
53.3
49.6

8.4
8.6
10.2
8.4
8.6

ENGINE CC

12.1
12.2
10.0
10.1
12.2
10.0
10.1
8.6
8.6
8.7
12.2
10.0
10.1
10.0
10.1
8.6
8.6
12.2
10.0
10.1
10.3
8.6
8.6
8.7
10.0
10.1
10.3
8.6
8.6
8.7
12.2
12.3
10.1
10.2
12.3
10.1
10.2
8.7
8.7
8.8
12.3
10.1
10.2
10.1
10.2
8.7
8.7
12.3
10.1
10.2
10.4
8.7
8.7
8.8
10.1
10.2
10.4
8.7
8.7
8.8
10.4
8.8
10.4
8.8

23 125
23 122
20 116
24 125
24 122

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

17 121
17 122
22 132
22 132
17 122
23 132
23 132
25 138
25 138
24 136
17 122
22 132
22 132
22 132
22 132
25 138
25 138
17 122
23 131
23 132
22 130
26 138
26 138
25 136
24 132
24 132
23 130
26 138
26 138
25 136
17 119
17 121
22 131
22 130
17 121
23 131
23 130
25 140
25 137
24 135
17 121
22 131
22 130
22 131
22 130
25 140
25 137
17 121
23 131
23 130
22 129
26 140
26 137
25 135
24 131
24 130
23 129
26 140
26 137
25 135
23 129
25 135
23 129
25 135

6-M
6-A
6-A
6-M
6-A

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

10842
11326
13039
11766
12250

UK dealers: 52 Warranty: 2 years/Unlimited mileage Servicing: 20,000miles

TEST

9945
10100
10245
10965
10833
11065
11785
11530
12250
12980
10313
10545
11263
11815
12535
12280
13000
11995
12420
13140
13215
12885
13605
14335
13415
14135
14210
13880
14600
15330
10508
10663
10808
11528
11473
11705
12425
12170
12883
13620
10953
11185
11905
12455
13175
12920
13640
12688
13060
13780
13855
13525
14238
14975
14380
15100
15175
14845
15558
16295
13500
14620
14000
15120

24640
25740
27165
26740
27840

New fortwo

LONG
TERM

19890
20200
20490
21930
21665
22130
23570
23060
24500
25960
20625
21090
22525
23630
25070
24560
26000
23990
24840
26280
26430
25770
27210
28670
26830
28270
28420
27760
29200
30660
21015
21325
21615
23055
22945
23410
24850
24340
25765
27240
21905
22370
23810
24910
26350
25840
27280
25375
26120
27560
27710
27050
28475
29950
28760
30200
30350
29690
31115
32590
27000
29240
28000
30240

TRADE-IN VALUE

LONG
TERM

TEST

Yeti

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

5
5
5
5
5

GEARBOX

SMART

-

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

Outdoor Elegance 2.0 TDI CR 4x4
Outdoor Elegance 2.0 TDI CR 4x4 Auto
Outdoor Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI CR 4x4 Auto
Outdoor Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI CR 4x4
Outdoor Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI CR 4x4 Auto

Newly refreshed, and a little more expensive. There’s still limousine levels of luxury though, and it’s great to drive.
S 1.6 TDI CR
S 1.6 TDI CR GreenLine III
S 2.0 TDI CR
S 2.0 TDI CR Auto
SE 1.6 TDI CR GreenLine III
SE 2.0 TDI CR
SE 2.0 TDI CR Auto
SE 2.0 TDI CR
SE 2.0 TDI CR Auto
SE 2.0 TDI CR 4x4 Auto
SE Business 1.6 TDI CR GreenLine III
SE Business 2.0 TDI CR
SE Business 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Black Edition 2.0 TDI CR
Black Edition 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Black Edition 2.0 TDI CR
Black Edition 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Elegance 1.6 TDI CR GreenLine III
Elegance 2.0 TDI CR
Elegance 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Elegance 2.0 TDI CR 4x4
Elegance 2.0 TDI CR
Elegance 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Elegance 2.0 TDI CR 4x4 Auto
Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI CR
Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI CR 4x4
Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI CR
Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI CR 4x4 Auto
Estate S 1.6 TDI CR
Estate S 1.6 TDI CR GreenLine III
Estate S 2.0 TDI CR
Estate S 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Estate SE 1.6 TDI CR GreenLine III
Estate SE 2.0 TDI CR
Estate SE 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Estate SE 2.0 TDI CR
Estate SE 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Estate SE 2.0 TDI CR 4x4 Auto
Estate SE Business 1.6 TDI CR GreenLine III Estate SE Business 2.0 TDI CR
Estate SE Business 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Estate Black Edition 2.0 TDI CR
Estate Black Edition 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Estate Black Edition 2.0 TDI CR
Estate Black Edition 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Estate Elegance 1.6 TDI CR GreenLine III 318
Estate Elegance 2.0 TDI CR
Estate Elegance 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Estate Elegance 2.0 TDI CR 4x4
Estate Elegance 2.0 TDI CR
Estate Elegance 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Estate Elegance 2.0 TDI CR 4x4 Auto
Estate Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI CR
Estate Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI CR Auto Estate Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI CR 4x4 Estate Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI CR
Estate Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI CR Auto Estate Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI CR 4x4 Auto Estate Outdoor 2.0 TDI CR 4x4
Estate Outdoor 2.0 TDI CR 4x4 Auto
Estate Outdoor Plus 2.0 TDI CR 4x4
Estate Outdoor Plus 2.0 TDI CR 4x4 Auto -

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

184/1500 - 1247 1500
184/1500 - 1262 1500
184/1500 - 1205 1300
236/1750 - 1272 1600
236/1750 - 1292 1600
184/1500 - 1247 1500
184/1500 - 1262 1500
184/1500 - 1360 1700
236/1750 - 1272 1600
236/1750 - 1292 1600
236/1750 - 1380 2000
184/1500 - 1247 1500
184/1500 - 1262 1500
236/1750 - 1272 1600
236/1750 - 1292 1600
236/1750 - 1272 1600
236/1750 - 1292 1600
236/1750 - 1380 2000
280/1750 - 1407 1600
280/1750 - 1427 1600
251/1750 - 1451 2000
280/1750 - 1484 1800
Rating 

GEARBOX

-

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

1598 104/3000
1598 104/3000
1598 108/3250
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1598 104/3000
1598 104/3000
1598 104/3000
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1598 104/3000
1598 104/3000
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 181/3500
1968 181/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 181/3500

LIST PRICE £

99
104
85
110
119
99
104
119
110
119
124
99
104
110
119
110
119
124
119
129
129
134

TRADE-IN VALUE

74.3
70.6
88.3
67.3
62.8
74.3
70.6
60.1
67.3
62.8
57.6
74.3
70.6
67.3
62.8
67.3
62.8
57.6
61.4
56.5
56.5
55.4

LIST PRICE £

11.0
11.1
10.7
8.6
8.7
11.0
11.1
11.7
8.6
8.7
8.7
11.0
11.1
8.6
8.7
8.6
8.7
8.7
8.2
8.3
9.1
7.8

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

14 119
14 119
15 127
20 134
20 132
14 119
14 119
14 117
20 134
20 132
20 132
14 119
14 119
20 134
20 132
22 134
22 132
21 132
26 143
26 142
19 129
22 136

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

5-M
7-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
5-M
7-A
5-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
5-M
7-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

ENGINE CC

8961
9511
9220
9357
9907
9775
10325
10413
10171
10721
10317
9896
10446
10292
10842
11975
12525
12039
10923
11535
10632
11756

TRADE-IN VALUE

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

Superb

325
332

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

GEARBOX

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

Estate SE Business 1.6 TDI CR
Estate SE Business 1.6 TDI CR Auto
Estate SE Business 1.6 TDI CR GreenLine III
Estate SE Business 2.0 TDI CR
Estate SE Business 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Estate Elegance 1.6 TDI CR
Estate Elegance 1.6 TDI CR Auto
Estate Elegance 1.6 TDI CR 4x4
Estate Elegance 2.0 TDI CR
Estate Elegance 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Estate Elegance 2.0 TDI CR 4x4
Estate Black Edition 1.6 TDI CR
Estate Black Edition 1.6 TDI CR Auto
Estate Black Edition 2.0 TDI CR
Estate Black Edition 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Estate Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI CR
Estate Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Estate Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI CR 4x4
Estate vRS 2.0 TDI CR
Estate vRS 2.0 TDI CR Auto
Scout 2.0 TDI CR 4x4
Scout 2.0 TDI CR 4x4 Auto

0-62MPH
COMBINED
COMBINEDMPG
MPG
(RANGE)
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

LIST PRICE £

TRADE-IN VALUE

20365
21615
20955
21265
22515
22215
23465
23665
23115
24365
24565
22490
23740
23390
24640
27215
28465
28665
24825
26215
25315
27990

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

Octavia (continued)

DieselCar

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60
60
60

Verso

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

16295
18995
20645
19795
21545
21495
22890
17395
20095
21745
20895
22645
22595
23990

7496 6-M 10 112
8738 6-M 10 112
9497 CVT 12 112
9106 6-M 10 112
9911 CVT 14 112
9888 6-M 10 112
9156 CVT 12 112
7654 6-M 10 109
8842 6-M 10 109
9568 CVT 12 109
9194 6-M 10 109
9964 CVT 14 109
9942 6-M 10 109
10556 CVT 12 109

12.5
12.5
10.9
12.5
10.9
12.5
10.9
13.0
13.0
11.2
13.0
11.2
13.0
11.2

74.3
72.4
78.5
72.4
78.5
68.9
72.4
67.3
67.3
76.3
67.3
76.3
67.3
70.6

99
103
84
103
86
107
91
109
109
85
109
87
112
92

1364
1364
1798
1364
1798
1364
1798
1364
1364
1798
1364
1798
1364
1798

89/3800
89/3800
98/5200
89/3800
98/5200
89/3800
98/5200
89/3800
89/3800
98/5200
89/3800
98/5200
89/3800
98/5200

81
81
81
81
81
81

151/1800 - 1290 1000
151/1800 - 1290 1000
105/4000 153 1420
0
151/1800 - 1290 1000
105/4000 153 1420
0
151/1800 - 1290 1000
105/4000 153 1420
0
151/1800 - 1340 1000
151/1800 - 1340 1000
105/4000 153 1465
0
151/1800 - 1340 1000
105/4000 153 1465
0
151/1800 - 1340 1000
105/4000 153 1465
0
Rating  

-

199/1750 - 1520 1300
199/1750 - 1520 1300
199/1750 - 1520 1300
199/1750 - 1520 1300
Rating  

New BMW-sourced engine and new, meaner face brings some much-needed edge to Toyota’s MPV.
Active 1.6 D-4D
Icon 1.6 D-4D
Trend 1.6 D-4D
Excel 1.6 D-4D

Prius

325

5
5
5
5

19990
21995
22995
23995

8796
9678
10118
10558

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M

13 112
14 112
14 112
14 112

12.7
12.7
12.7
12.7

62.8
62.8
62.8
62.8

119
119
119
119

1598 110/4000
1598 110/4000
1598 110/4000
1598 110/4000

Good for limbs and luggage, updated original is far more economical and enjoyable. Lacks driving edge though.
T3 Hybrid 1.8 VVT-i
T4 Hybrid 1.8 VVT-i
T Spirit Hybrid 1.8 VVT-i
T Spirit Hybrid 1.8 VVT-i (with solar roof)
Plug-in Hybrid 1.8 VVT-i

Prius+

304
-

5
5
5
5
5

21995
23745
25295
26845
28395

10558 CVT 15 112
10923 CVT 15 112
11636 CVT 15 112
12349 CVT 15 112
13062 CVT 16 112

10.4 72.4
10.4 70.6
10.4 70.6
10.4 72.4
11.3 134.5

89
92
92
89
49

1798
1798
1798
1798
1798

98/5200
98/5200
98/5200
98/5200
98/5200

81
81
81
81
81

105/4000 153 1365
105/4000 153 1365
105/4000 153 1365
105/4000 153 1365
105/4400 153 1425
Rating  

0
0
0
0
0

- 5 26145 12027 CVT 14 103 11.3 68.9 96 1798 98/5200 81 105/4400 153 1495
- 5 29445 13545 CVT 14 103 11.3 64.2 101 1798 98/5200 81 105/4400 153 1495
Rating  

0
0

Seven-seat version of Prius returns great economy and is comfy, but lacks thrills in motion.
Icon Hybrid 1.8 VVT-i
Excel Hybrid 1.8 VVT-i

Avensis

Brilliant at being average. Won’t do anything to incentivise the workforce but should keep them safe.
Active 2.0 D-4D
Icon 2.0 D-4D
Icon 2.2 D-CAT Auto
Icon Business Edition 2.0 D-4D
Icon Business Edition 2.2 D-CAT Auto
Excel 2.0 D-4D
Excel 2.2 D-4D
Excel 2.2 D-CAT Auto
Tourer Active 2.0 D-4D
Tourer Icon 2.0 D-4D
Tourer Icon 2.2 D-CAT Auto
Tourer Icon Business Edition 2.0 D-4D
Tourer Icon Business Edition 2.2 D-CAT Auto Tourer Excel 2.0 D-4D
Tourer Excel 2.2 D-4D
Tourer Excel 2.2 D-CAT Auto
323

RAV4

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

18695
21295
23400
21495
23600
24495
25500
26595
19745
22345
24445
22545
24645
26145
27150
28245

8226
9370
9828
9458
9912
10778
10710
11170
8293
9385
9778
9469
9858
10981
10860
11298

6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A

17 124
17 124
20 127
17 124
20 127
18 124
21 130
21 127
17 124
17 124
20 127
17 124
20 127
18 124
21 130
21 127

9.7
9.7
9.5
9.7
9.5
9.7
8.9
9.5
10.0
10.0
9.8
10.0
9.8
10.0
9.2
9.8

62.8
62.8
45.6
62.8
45.6
62.8
51.4
44.8
61.4
61.4
44.1
61.4
44.1
62.8
50.4
43.5

119
119
165
119
165
119
145
167
120
120
170
120
170
119
149
173

1998 122/3600
1998 122/3600
2231 148/3600
1998 122/3600
2231 148/3600
1998 122/3600
2231 148/3600
2231 148/3600
1998 122/3600
1998 122/3600
2231 148/3600
1998 122/3600
2231 148/3600
1998 122/3600
2231 148/3600
2231 148/3600

Roomier, better equipped and priced keener, but doesn’t go to the top of the class in driving ability.
Active 2.0 D-4D 2WD
Icon 2.0 D-4D 2WD
Icon 2.0 D-4D AWD
Icon 2.2 D-4D AWD
Icon 2.2 D-CAT AWD Auto
Invincible 2.0 D-4D 2WD
Invincible 2.0 D-4D AWD
Invincible 2.2 D-4D AWD
Invincible 2.2 D-CAT AWD Auto

Land Cruiser

312
-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

22495
24995
26000
26800
27905
26695
27700
28500
29605

8998
9998
10400
10720
11162
10678
11080
11400
11842

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A

26 112
26 112
26 112
29 118
29 115
27 112
26 112
29 118
29 115

10.5
10.5
10.5
9.6
10.0
10.5
10.5
9.6
10.0

57.6
57.6
53.3
49.6
42.2
57.6
53.3
49.6
42.2

127
128
137
149
176
128
137
149
176

1998 122/3600
1998 122/3600
1998 122/3600
2231 148/3600
2231 148/3600
1998 122/3600
1998 122/3600
2231 148/3600
2231 148/3600

-

229/1600 - 1480 1600
229/1600 - 1480 1600
251/2000 - 1530 1600
229/1600 - 1480 1600
251/2000 - 1530 1600
229/1600 - 1480 1600
251/2000 - 1515 1800
251/2000 - 1530 1600
229/1600 - 1510 1600
229/1600 - 1510 1600
251/2000 - 1560 1600
229/1600 - 1510 1600
251/2000 - 1560 1600
229/1600 - 1510 1600
251/2000 - 1545 1800
251/2000 - 1560 1600
Rating 

-

229/1600 - 1535 1600
229/1600 - 1535 1600
229/1600 - 1625 1600
251/2000 - 1625 2000
251/2000 - 1645 1800
229/1600 - 1535 1600
229/1600 - 1625 1600
251/2000 - 1625 2000
251/2000 - 1645 1800
Rating 

S 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
S 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
S 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
Design 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Design 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Design 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
Design 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
Design 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
SE 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
SE 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
SE 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
Excite 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
SXi 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
SXi 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
SXi 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
SXi 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
SXi 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
Limited Edition 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
S 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
S 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
S 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
S 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
S 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
S 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
Design 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Design 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Design 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Design 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
Design 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
Design 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
SE 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
SE 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
SE 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
Excite 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
SXi 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
SXi 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
SXi 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
SXi 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
SXi 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)
Limited Edition 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX (a/c)

Meriva

Land Cruiser V8

321

3
5
5
5
5

35850
39605
40270
48350
53350

15774
18218
18524
22241
24541

6-M
5-A
5-A
5-A
5-A

33 109
36 109
36 109
38 109
39 109

10.2
11.0
11.0
11.0
11.0

34.9
34.9
34.9
34.9
34.9

214
213
213
213
213

2982 188/3400
2982 188/3400
2982 188/3400
2982 188/3400
2982 188/3400

-

S 1.7CDTi 16v Auto
Exclusiv 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Exclusiv 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Exclusiv 1.7CDTi 16v Auto
Exclusiv 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Energy 1.3CDTi 16v
Tech Line 1.3CDTi 16v
Tech Line 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
SE 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
SE 1.7CDTi 16v Auto
SE 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX

4.5 D-4D Auto

Active Double Cab 2.5 D-4D
Icon Double Cab 2.5 D-4D
Invincible Double Cab 3.0 D-4D
Invincible Double Cab 3.0 D-4D Auto

VAUXHALL

306

4
4
4
4

22955
24905
26055
27255

9182
9962
10422
10902

5-M tba 106
5-M tba 106
5-M 10 106
5-A 10 109

13.3
13.3
12.1
12.0

38.7
38.7
36.7
32.8

194
194
203
227

2494 142/3400
2494 142/3400
2982 169/3600
2982 169/3600

-

-

Design 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Design 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Design 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Excite 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Excite 1.7CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Limited Edition 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Limited Edition 1.7CDTi 16v
Tech Line 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Tech Line 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Tech Line 2.0CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Tech Line 2.0CDTi 16v Auto
Tech Line GT 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Tech Line GT 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Tech Line GT 2.0CDTi 16v
Tech Line GT 2.0CDTi 16v Auto
SRi 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
SRi 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
SRi 1.7CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
SRi 2.0CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
SRi 2.0CDTi 16v Auto
BiTurbo 2.0CDTi 16v
Elite 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Elite 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Elite 2.0CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Elite 2.0CDTi 16v Auto
ST Design 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
ST Design 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
ST Design 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
ST Tech Line 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
ST Tech Line 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
ST Tech Line 2.0CDTi 16v
ST Tech Line 2.0CDTi 16v Auto
ST SRi 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
ST SRi 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
ST SRi 1.7CDTi 16v ecoFLEX

1995 2800
1995 2800
2020 2800
2030 2800

UK dealers: 347 Warranty: 3 years/60,000miles Servicing: 20,000miles

New Corsa

Rating COMING SOON

-

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

900
900
900
1150
1200
900
1150
900
1150
1200
900
1150
POWER

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

140/1500
140/1500
140/1500
140/1500
125/1800
140/1500
140/1500
140/1500
140/1500
125/1800
140/1500
140/1500

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

-

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

74/3750
74/3750
74/3750
94/3750
90/3700
74/3750
94/3750
74/3750
94/3750
90/3700
74/3750
94/3750

ENGINE CC

74.3
76.3
74.3
85.6
65.7
76.3
88.3
74.3
85.6
65.7
76.3
88.3

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

1248
1248
1248
1248
999
1248
1248
1248
1248
999
1248
1248

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

14.8
14.8
14.8
11.9
11.9
14.8
11.9
14.8
11.9
11.9
14.8
11.9

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

100
99
100
87
100
99
85
100
87
100
99
85

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

5-M tba 102
5-M tba 102
5-M tba 102
5-M tba 113
6-M tba 112
5-M tba 102
5-M tba 113
5-M tba 102
5-M tba 113
6-M tba 112
5-M tba 102
5-M tba 113
GEARBOX

5260
5806
5260
5460
5370
5538
5738
5952
6152
5628
5796
5996

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

13150
14515
13150
13650
13425
13845
14345
14880
15380
14070
14490
14990
LIST PRICE £

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

-

TRADE-IN VALUE

It may look a lot like an Adam that has mated with the outgoing car, however under the skin it’s been significantly upgraded.
Life 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX
Excite 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX
Design 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX
Design 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX
SRi 1.0i Turbo ecoFLEX
SRi 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX
SRi 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX
SRi VX-Line 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX
SRi VX-Line 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX
SE 1.0i Turbo ecoFLEX
SE 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX
SE 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX

5428
5736
5632
4830
5138
5034
5140
5342
6454
6562
6546
5628
6088
6180
6292
6398
6384
6466
5668
5774
5976
5872
5978
6180
5070
5176
5378
5274
5380
5582
6694
6800
6786
5868
6326
6418
6532
6638
6624
6704

5-M
6-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
5-M

7
8
7
7
8
7
7
8
7
7
9
6
7
9
7
7
9
7
7
7
8
7
7
8
7
7
8
7
7
8
7
7
9
6
7
9
7
7
9
7

101
110
101
101
110
101
101
110
101
101
107
101
101
107
101
101
107
101
101
101
110
101
101
110
101
101
110
101
101
110
101
101
107
101
101
107
101
101
107
101

110
88
110
110
88
110
100
88
110
100
115
110
110
115
110
100
115
110
112
100
88
112
100
88
112
100
88
112
100
88
112
100
115
112
112
115
112
100
115
112

1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248

-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

20995
20175
20485
21660
20645
19225
15740
17175
21340
22505
21500

7138
6860
6965
7364
7019
6537
5352
5840
7256
7652
7310

6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
5-M
5-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M

13 111
13 108
16 115
14 111
17 122
7 99
6 99
16 122
16 115
14 111
17 122

12.9
13.8
12.5
12.9
9.9
16.9
16.9
9.9
12.5
12.9
9.9

46.3
70.6
74.3
46.3
64.2
60.1
60.1
64.2
74.3
46.3
64.2

160
105
99
160
116
124
124
116
99
160
116

1686 109/3600
1598 94/3500
1598 109/3500
1686 109/3600
1598 134/3500
1248 74/4000
1248 74/4000
1598 134/3500
1598 109/3500
1686 109/3600
1598 134/3500

-

207/2300
207/1500
221/1750
207/2300
236/2000
133/1750
133/1750
236/2000
221/1750
207/2300
236/2000

328
-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

16835
17735
18330
20480
19880
20380
19780
18910
19505
19995
21020
19770
20365
20855
21880
21740
22335
21245
22825
23850
24205
23175
23770
24260
25285
18200
18755
19350
19930
20525
21015
22040
22755
23350
22260

6734
7094
7332
8192
7952
8152
7912
7564
7802
7998
8408
7908
8146
8342
8752
8696
8934
8498
9130
9540
8714
9270
9508
9704
10114
6916
7127
7353
7573
7800
8406
8816
8647
8873
8459

5-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
5-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M

12 109
15 115
18 125
15 115
13 116
15 115
13 116
15 115
18 125
20 134
20 131
15 115
17 125
21 134
21 131
15 115
18 125
15 116
21 134
21 131
26 141
15 115
18 125
21 134
21 131
12 109
15 115
18 125
15 115
18 125
20 133
20 129
15 115
18 125
15 115

13.8
11.4
9.7
11.4
11.6
11.4
11.6
11.4
9.7
8.5
8.6
11.4
9.7
8.5
8.6
11.4
9.7
11.6
8.5
8.6
7.8
11.4
9.7
8.5
8.6
13.9
11.4
9.7
11.4
9.7
9.0
9.2
11.4
9.7
11.7

68.9
76.3
72.4
76.3
62.8
74.3
60.1
76.3
72.4
62.8
50.4
74.3
67.3
61.4
49.6
76.3
72.4
62.8
62.8
50.4
55.4
76.3
72.4
62.8
50.4
68.9
76.3
72.4
76.3
72.4
60.1
50.4
76.3
72.4
62.8

109
97
104
97
119
100
123
97
104
119
148
100
110
123
152
97
104
119
119
148
134
97
104
119
148
109
97
104
97
104
124
148
97
104
120

1248 94/4000
1598 109/4000
1598 134/3500
1598 109/4000
1686 109/4000
1598 109/4000
1686 109/4000
1598 109/4000
1598 134/3500
1956 162/4000
1956 162/4000
1598 109/4000
1598 134/3500
1956 162/4000
1956 162/4000
1598 109/4000
1598 134/3500
1686 109/4000
1956 162/4000
1956 162/4000
1956 192/4000
1598 109/4000
1598 134/3500
1956 162/4000
1956 162/4000
1248 94/4000
1598 109/4000
1598 134/3500
1598 109/4000
1598 134/3500
1956 162/4000
1956 162/4000
1598 109/4000
1598 134/3500
1686 109/4000

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

1200
1050
1050
1200
1150
1000
1000
1150
1050
1200
1150

Rating 

-

140/1750
221/2000
236/2000
221/2000
207/1750
221/2000
207/1750
221/2000
236/2000
258/1750
258/1750
221/2000
236/2000
258/1750
258/1750
221/2000
236/2000
207/1750
258/1750
258/1750
295/1750
221/2000
236/2000
258/1750
258/1750
140/1750
221/2000
236/2000
221/2000
236/2000
258/1750
258/1750
221/2000
236/2000
207/1750

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KERB WEIGHT (KG)

140/1750 - 1088 1000
140/1750 - 1088 500
140/1750 - 1098 1000
140/1750 - 1103 1000
140/1750 - 1103 500
140/1750 - 1113 1000
140/1750 - 1113 1000
140/1750 - 1113 500
140/1750 - 1119 1000
140/1750 - 1171 1000
155/1750 - 1201 1200
140/1750 - 1098 1000
140/1750 - 1102 1000
155/1750 - 1174 1200
140/1750 - 1112 1000
140/1750 - 1164 1000
155/1750 - 1194 1200
140/1750 - 1098 1000
140/1750 - 1160 1000
140/1750 - 1160 1000
140/1750 - 1154 500
140/1750 - 1180 1000
140/1750 - 1180 1000
140/1750 - 1154 500
140/1750 - 1167 1000
140/1750 - 1167 1000
140/1750 - 1154 500
140/1750 - 1187 1000
140/1750 - 1187 1000
140/1750 - 1154 500
140/1750 - 1192 1000
140/1750 - 1192 1000
155/1750 - 1222 1200
140/1750 - 1180 1000
140/1750 - 1174 1000
155/1750 - 1204 1200
140/1750 - 1194 1000
140/1750 - 1194 1000
155/1750 - 1224 1200
140/1750 - 1194 1000
Rating 

74/4000
94/4000
74/4000
74/4000
94/4000
74/4000
74/4000
94/4000
74/4000
74/4000
94/4000
74/4000
74/4000
94/4000
74/4000
74/4000
94/4000
74/4000
74/4000
74/4000
94/4000
74/4000
74/4000
94/4000
74/4000
74/4000
94/4000
74/4000
74/4000
94/4000
74/4000
74/4000
94/4000
74/4000
74/4000
94/4000
74/4000
74/4000
94/4000
74/4000

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

ENGINE CC

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

67.3
85.6
67.3
67.3
85.6
67.3
74.3
85.6
67.3
74.3
64.2
67.3
67.3
64.2
67.3
74.3
64.2
67.3
67.3
74.3
85.6
67.3
74.3
85.6
67.3
74.3
85.6
67.3
74.3
85.6
67.3
74.3
64.2
67.3
67.3
64.2
67.3
74.3
64.2
67.3

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

14.9
12.3
14.9
14.9
12.3
14.9
14.9
12.3
14.9
14.9
12.3
14.9
14.9
12.3
14.9
14.9
12.3
14.9
14.9
14.9
12.3
14.9
14.9
12.3
14.9
14.9
12.3
14.9
14.9
12.3
14.9
14.9
12.3
14.9
14.9
12.3
14.9
14.9
12.3
14.9

Arguably one of the best of the hatchback pack now, thanks to tip-top performance, space and looks.

310/1600 - 1990 3000
310/1600 - 2215 3000
310/1600 - 2215 3000
310/1600 - 2215 3000
310/1600 - 2215 3000
Rating 

253/1600
253/1600
253/1400
266/1400

13570
14340
14080
12075
12845
12585
12850
13355
16135
16405
16365
14070
15220
15450
15730
15995
15960
16165
14170
14435
14940
14680
14945
15450
12675
12940
13445
13185
13450
13955
16735
17000
16965
14670
15815
16045
16330
16595
16560
16760

Astra

303 5 65980 27712 6-A 48 130 8.9 29.7 250 4461 268/3600 - 479/1600 - 2740 3500
Rating  

More staying power than an angry zombie. It’s rough and tough, and now with more frugal engines.

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

Bi-Xenon headlights generate around two and a
half times the light compared to standard halogen
bulbs, yet utilise around a third less energy to power them

Go conquer the world, if you can afford to. It’s tough as old boots, with a nice cabin, but is crude to drive.

Hilux

-

It does a cool trick with its doors, it’s got more space and it’s ok to drive. Price has risen steeply, though.

Bolder and more distinctive than before. It’s roomy and indestructable, though top models are pretty expensive.
Active 3.0 D-4D (5-seat)
Active 3.0 D-4D (5-seat) Auto
Active 3.0 D-4D (7-seat) Auto
Icon 3.0 D-4D (7-seat) Auto
Invincible 3.0 D-4D (7-seat) Auto

-

Promising refresh brought new engines, cooler colours, sharper looks and sub-90g/km engines.

Looks don’t stir the senses and neither does the driving experience. Keenly priced and great warranty though.
Active 1.4 D-4D
Icon 1.4 D-4D
308
Icon Hybrid 1.8 VVT-i
Icon Plus 1.4 D-4D
Icon Plus Hybrid 1.8 VVT-i
Excel 1.4 D-4D
Excel Hybrid 1.8 VVT-i
Touring Sports Active 1.4 D-4D
Touring Sports Icon 1.4 D-4D
316
Touring Sports Icon Hybrid 1.8 VVT-i
Touring Sports Icon Plus 1.4 D-4D
Touring Sports Icon Plus Hybrid 1.8 VVT-i Touring Sports Excel 1.4 D-4D
Touring Sports Excel Hybrid 1.8 VVT-i
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GEARBOX

Corsa

- tba 1000
- tba 1350
- tba 1400
- tba 1350
- tba 1200
- tba 1350
- tba 1200
- tba 1350
- tba 1400
- tba 1500
- tba 1400
- tba 1350
- tba 1400
- tba 1500
- tba 1400
- tba 1350
- tba 1400
- tba 1200
- tba 1500
- tba 1400
- 1540 1500
- tba 1350
- tba 1400
- tba 1500
- tba 1400
- tba 950
- tba 1300
- tba 1300
- tba 1300
- tba 1300
- tba 1400
- tba 1300
- tba 1300
- tba 1300
- tba 1100
TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
89/3800
74/4800
74/4800
74/4800

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

998
998
998
998
1364
1497
1497
1497

140/1500 - tba 900
140/1500 - tba 900
140/1500 - tba 900
140/1500 - tba 1150
140/1500 - tba 900
140/1500 - tba 1150
140/1500 - tba 900
140/1500 - tba 1150
140/1500 - tba 900
140/1500 - tba 1150
Rating  

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

99
99
99
99
99
75
75
82

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

65.7
65.7
65.7
65.7
74.3
85.6
85.6
78.5

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ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

15.3
15.3
15.3
15.3
10.8
11.8
11.8
11.8

74/3750
74/3750
74/3750
94/3750
74/3750
94/3750
74/3750
94/3750
74/3750
94/3750

100
99
100
89
99
87
100
89
99
87

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

5-M 4 96
5-M 4 96
5-M 5 96
5-M 5 96
6-M 11 109
CVT 10 103
CVT 11 103
CVT 11 103

1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248
1248

74.3
76.3
74.3
83.1
76.3
85.6
74.3
83.1
76.3
85.6

ENGINE CC

5278
5566
6118
6406
6862
7126
7786
7786

14.8
14.8
14.8
11.9
14.8
11.9
14.8
11.9
14.8
11.9

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

10995
11595
12745
13345
15595
16195
17695
17695

5-M tba 102
5-M tba 102
5-M tba 102
5-M tba 113
5-M tba 102
5-M tba 113
5-M tba 102
5-M tba 113
5-M tba 102
5-M tba 113

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

Auris

3
5
3
5
5
5
5
5

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

730
730
730
730
780
0
0
0

Active 1.0 VVT-i
Active 1.0 VVT-i
Icon 1.0 VVT-i
Icon 1.0 VVT-i
Icon 1.4 D-4D
Hybrid Icon 1.5 VVT-i
Hybrid Excel 1.5 VVT-i (15-inch wheels) Hybrid Excel 1.5 VVT-i (16-inch wheels) 332

5500
6046
5500
5700
5778
5978
6192
6392
6036
6236

GEARBOX

70/4300 - 980
70/4300 - 1040
70/4300 - 980
70/4300 - 1040
151/1800 - 1050
82/3600 125 1085
82/3600 125 1160
82/3600 125 1160
Rating  

X marks the spot. A bit of design flair injected into what is the pinnacle of supermini reliability.

13750
15115
13750
14250
14445
14945
15480
15980
15090
15590

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

New Yaris

LIST PRICE £

0
0

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

TRADE-IN VALUE

1.0 VVT-i
2 1.0 VVT-i

-

LIST PRICE £

- 845
- 845
Rating 

Uniquely styled and one of the smallest cars on the road, yet is relatively expensive to buy.

Life 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX
Excite 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX
Design 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX
Design 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX
SRi 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX
SRi 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX
SRi VX-Line 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX
SRi VX-Line 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX
SE 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX
SE 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX

TRADE-IN VALUE

67/4800
67/4800

95
95
97
95
95
97

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

- 3 11100 5106 5-M 3 93 14.7 64.2 99 998 67/6000 - 3 12100 5566 5-M 4 93 14.7 64.2 99 998 67/6000 -

68.9
68.9
67.3
68.9
68.9
67.3

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

0
0
0
0
0
0

99
99
99
99
99
99

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

- 840
- 910
- 905
- 840
- 910
- 905
Rating  

7
7
7
7
7
7

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

70/4300
70/4300
70/4300
70/4300
70/4300
70/4300

3
5
5
3
5
5

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
68/6000
68/6000

-

-

POWER

998
998
998
998
998
998

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

14.2
14.2
15.5
14.2
14.2
15.5

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE CC

5-M
5-M
5-A
5-M
5-M
5-A

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

5598
5798
6148
5648
5848
6198

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

GEARBOX

11195
11595
12295
11295
11695
12395

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

LIST PRICE £

TRADE-IN VALUE

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

iQ

x-cite 1.0 VVT-i
x-cite 1.0 VVT-i
x-cite 1.0 VVT-i x-shift
x-clusiv 1.0 VVT-i
x-clusiv 1.0 VVT-i
x-clusiv 1.0 VVT-i x-shift

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221/2000 - tba tba
236/2000 - tba tba
258/1750 - tba 1500
258/1750 - tba 1450
221/2000 - tba tba
236/2000 - tba tba
258/1750 - tba 1500
258/1750 - tba 1450
221/2000 - tba tba
236/2000 - tba tba
258/1750 - tba 1500
258/1750 - tba 1450
295/1750 - tba 1500
Rating 

Electric power plus combustion engine back up equals superb economy. Noble aim, and with caveats, it works.
Positiv
Electron

- 5 28750 10350 1-A 20 100 8.7 235.4 27 1398 85/4500 149 93/4250 273 1732
301 5 30495 10978 1-A 21 100 8.7 235.4 27 1398 85/4500 149 93/4250 273 1732
Rating  

Zafira

0
0

Seven-seater with immense fold-down practicality. Not bad to drive and well constructed, but getting old now.
21255
21505
23120
24625
24875

6377
6452
6936
7388
7463

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M

14 111
17 117
15 111
14 111
17 117

12.5
11.5
12.5
12.5
11.5

55.4
55.4
55.4
55.4
55.4

134
134
134
134
134

1686 109/3800
1686 123/4000
1686 109/3800
1686 109/3800
1686 123/4000

Zafira formula is upgraded to add business-class appeal thanks to chic body and upmarket cabin.
ES 2.0CDTi 16v
Exclusiv 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Exclusiv 2.0CDTi 16v
Exclusiv 2.0CDTi 16v
Exclusiv 2.0CDTi 16v Auto
Tech Line 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Tech Line 2.0CDTi 16v
Tech Line 2.0CDTi 16v
Tech Line 2.0CDTi 16v Auto
SRi 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
SRi 2.0CDTi 16v
SRi 2.0CDTi 16v
SRi 2.0CDTi 16v Auto
SRi 2.0CDTi 16v BiTurbo
SE 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
SE 2.0CDTi 16v
SE 2.0CDTi 16v
SE 2.0CDTi 16v Auto
SE 2.0CDTi 16v BiTurbo
Elite 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Elite 2.0CDTi 16v
Elite 2.0CDTi 16v
Elite 2.0CDTi 16v Auto
Elite 2.0CDTi 16v BiTurbo

Insignia

297
320
-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

23115
25540
24125
24740
26025
23315
21900
22515
23800
26890
25475
26090
27375
27740
26935
25520
26135
27420
27785
28435
27020
27635
28920
29285

10171
10727
10615
10886
11451
9792
9636
9907
10472
11294
11209
11480
12045
10541
11313
11229
11499
12065
10558
11943
11889
12159
12725
11128

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M

15 119
17 120
15 119
19 129
19 127
16 120
15 119
19 129
19 127
16 120
15 119
19 129
19 127
21 135
16 120
15 119
19 129
19 127
21 135
16 120
15 119
19 129
19 127
22 135

10.6
10.4
10.6
9.1
9.3
10.4
10.6
9.1
9.3
10.4
10.6
9.1
9.3
8.5
10.4
10.6
9.1
9.3
8.5
10.4
10.6
9.1
9.3
8.5

55.4
68.9
55.4
53.3
49.6
68.9
55.4
53.3
49.6
68.9
55.4
53.3
49.6
50.4
68.9
55.4
53.3
49.6
50.4
68.9
55.4
53.3
49.6
50.4

134
109
134
139
150
109
134
139
150
109
134
139
150
149
109
134
139
150
149
109
134
139
150
149

1956 129/4000
1598 134/3500
1956 129/4000
1956 162/4000
1956 162/4000
1598 134/3500
1956 129/4000
1956 162/4000
1956 162/4000
1598 134/3500
1956 129/4000
1956 162/4000
1956 162/4000
1956 192/4000
1598 134/3500
1956 129/4000
1956 162/4000
1956 162/4000
1956 192/4000
1598 134/3500
1956 129/4000
1956 162/4000
1956 162/4000
1956 192/4000

-

192/2300 - 1540 1300
207/2300 - 1540 1400
192/2300 - 1540 1300
192/2300 - 1540 1300
207/2300 - 1540 1400
Rating 

-

221/1750 - 1653 1300
236/2000 - tba 1450
221/1750 - 1653 1300
258/1750 - 1685 1500
258/1750 - 1658 1450
236/2000 - tba 1450
221/1750 - 1653 1300
258/1750 - 1685 1500
258/1750 - 1658 1450
236/2000 - tba 1450
221/1750 - 1653 1300
258/1750 - 1653 1500
258/1750 - 1658 1450
295/1750 - tba 1400
236/2000 - 1626 1450
221/1750 - 1653 1300
258/1750 - 1685 1500
258/1750 - 1658 1450
295/1750 - tba 1400
236/2000 - tba 1450
221/1750 - 1653 1300
258/1750 - 1685 1500
258/1750 - 1658 1450
295/1750 - tba 1400
Rating 

-

221/1750
258/1750
258/1750
258/1750
258/1750
258/1750
221/1750
221/1750
221/1750
258/1750
258/1750
258/1750
221/1750
221/1750
221/1750
258/1750
258/1750
258/1750
221/1750
221/1750
221/1750
258/1750
258/1750
258/1750
221/1750
221/1750
258/1750
258/1750
258/1750
295/1750
221/1750
221/1750
258/1750
258/1750
258/1750
295/1750
221/1750
221/1750
258/1750
258/1750
258/1750
221/1750
258/1750
258/1750
258/1750
221/1750
258/1750
258/1750
258/1750
295/1750
221/1750
221/1750

-

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

1956 129/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 118/4000
1956 129/4000
1956 129/4000
1956 138/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 118/4000
1956 129/4000
1956 129/4000
1956 138/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 118/4000
1956 129/4000
1956 129/4000
1956 138/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 118/4000
1956 129/4000
1956 138/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 192/4000
1956 118/4000
1956 129/4000
1956 138/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 192/4000
1956 118/4000
1956 129/4000
1956 138/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 118/4000
1956 138/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 118/4000
1956 138/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 192/4000
1956 118/4000
1956 129/4000

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

119
114
114
140
114
114
98
119
139
98
114
140
98
119
139
98
114
140
98
119
139
98
114
140
98
119
98
114
140
125
98
119
98
114
140
125
98
119
98
114
140
98
98
114
140
98
98
114
140
149
104
124

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

62.8
65.7
65.7
53.3
65.7
65.7
76.3
62.8
53.3
76.3
65.7
53.3
76.3
62.8
53.3
76.3
65.7
53.3
76.3
62.8
53.3
76.3
65.7
53.3
76.3
62.8
76.3
65.7
53.3
60.1
76.3
62.8
76.3
65.7
53.3
60.1
76.3
62.8
76.3
65.7
53.3
76.3
76.3
65.7
53.3
76.3
76.3
65.7
53.3
50.4
72.4
60.1

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

11.1
9.5
9.5
9.6
9.5
9.5
11.9
11.1
11.2
10.5
9.5
9.6
11.9
11.1
11.2
10.5
9.5
9.6
11.9
11.1
11.2
10.5
9.5
9.6
11.9
11.1
10.5
9.5
9.6
8.7
11.9
11.1
10.5
9.5
9.6
8.7
11.9
11.1
10.5
9.5
9.6
11.9
10.5
9.5
9.6
11.9
10.5
9.5
9.6
8.8
12.4
11.6

CO2 G/KM

16 127
20 136
20 136
20 130
20 136
20 136
15 121
16 127
16 126
18 127
20 136
20 130
16 121
16 127
16 126
19 127
20 136
20 130
16 121
17 127
17 126
19 127
21 136
21 130
15 121
16 127
19 127
20 136
20 130
24 142
16 121
16 127
19 127
20 136
20 130
24 142
15 121
16 127
19 127
20 136
20 130
15 121
19 127
20 136
20 130
16 121
19 127
20 136
20 130
24 142
15 118
16 124

ENGINE CC

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-A
6-M
6-M

0-62MPH

7662
8271
9027
9727
9027
10027
7634
7662
8353
8120
8271
8971
8982
9078
9769
9536
9687
10386
9422
9540
10231
9998
10149
10848
8354
8418
8876
9027
9727
9483
8842
8931
9389
9540
10239
9946
8354
8418
8876
9027
9727
8694
9233
9384
10084
9306
9876
10027
10726
10457
8154
7818

GEARBOX

18244
19694
21494
23159
21494
23874
19084
18244
19889
19334
19694
21359
22454
21614
23259
22704
23064
24729
23554
22714
24359
23804
24164
25829
20884
20044
21134
21494
23159
24954
22104
21264
22354
22714
24379
26174
20884
20044
21134
21494
23159
21734
21984
22344
24009
23264
23514
23874
25539
27519
20384
19544

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

LIST PRICE £

POWER

126

328
-

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

Design 2.0CDTi
Design 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
SRi 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
SRi 2.0CDTi Auto
SE 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
Elite 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
Design 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
Design 2.0CDTi
Design 2.0CDTi Auto
Design 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
Design 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
Design 2.0CDTi Auto
Energy 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
Energy 2.0CDTi
Energy 2.0CDTi Auto
Energy 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
Energy 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
Energy 2.0CDTi Auto
Limited Edition 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
Limited Edition 2.0CDTi
Limited Edition 2.0CDTi Auto
Limited Edition 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
Limited Edition 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
Limited Edition 2.0CDTi Auto
SRi 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
SRi 2.0CDTi
SRi 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
SRi 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
SRi 2.0CDTi Auto
SRi 2.0CDTi BiTurbo
SRi VX-Line 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
SRi VX-Line 2.0CDTi
SRi VX-Line 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
SRi VX-Line 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
SRi VX-Line 2.0CDTi Auto
SRi VX-Line 2.0CDTi BiTurbo
SE 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
SE 2.0CDTi
SE 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
SE 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
SE 2.0CDTi Auto
Tech Line 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
Tech Line 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
Tech Line 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
Tech Line 2.0CDTi Auto
Elite 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
Elite 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
Elite 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
Elite 2.0CDTi Auto
Elite 2.0CDTi BiTurbo Auto
ST Design 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST Design 2.0CDTi

TRADE-IN VALUE

Sets the benchmark for CO2 emissions in the sector and is now plusher, better to drive, yet is cheaper to buy too.

tba 1600
tba 1600
tba 1600
tba 1600
tba 1600
tba 1600
1538 1700
1538 1600
tba 1600
1538 1700
1538 1600
tba 1600
1538 1700
1538 1600
tba 1600
1538 1700
1538 1600
tba 1600
1538 1700
1538 1600
tba 1600
1538 1700
1538 1600
tba 1600
1538 1700
1538 1600
1538 1700
1538 1600
tba 1600
1589 1700
1538 1700
1538 1600
1538 1700
1538 1600
tba 1600
1589 1700
1538 1700
1538 1600
1538 1700
1538 1600
tba 1600
1538 1700
1538 1700
1538 1600
tba 1600
1538 1700
1538 1700
1538 1600
tba 1600
1626 1700
tba 1600
tba 1600

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE CC

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

258/1750
258/1750
258/1750
221/1750
221/1750
258/1750
258/1750
258/1750
221/1750
221/1750
258/1750
258/1750
258/1750
221/1750
221/1750
258/1750
258/1750
258/1750
295/1750
221/1750
221/1750
258/1750
258/1750
258/1750
295/1750
221/1750
258/1750
258/1750
258/1750
221/1750
258/1750
258/1750
258/1750
221/1750
258/1750
258/1750
258/1750
295/1750
258/1750
258/1750
258/1750
258/1750
295/1750

- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1700
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1700
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- tba 1700
- tba 1600
- tba 1600
- 1757 2100
- 1768 2000
- 1768 2000

CHEAPEST SUB-100G/KM
PETROL CARS ON SALE
1
2
3=
3=
5

Suzuki Alto 1.0 SZ
Kia Picanto 1 1.0 3-door
Citroën C1 Touch VTi 68 3-door
Peugeot 108 Access 1.0 3-door
Kia Picanto 1 1.0 5-door

£7,199
£8,145
£8,245
£8,245
£8,345

Cascada

Rating 

New Audi A5-sized soft-top makes use of a mix of Astra and Insignia technology to good effect.
SE 2.0CDTi 16v
SE 2.0CDTi 16v Auto
Elite 2.0CDTi 16v
Elite 2.0CDTi 16v Auto
Elite 2.0CDTi 16v BiTurbo

Mokka

311
326

2
2
2
2
2

26115
27635
28215
29735
29700

10446
11054
11286
11894
11880

6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M

23 135
23 132
23 135
23 132
27 143

9.6
9.6
9.6
9.6
8.9

54.3
45.6
54.3
45.6
54.3

138
163
138
163
138

1956 162/4000
1956 162/4000
1956 162/4000
1956 162/4000
1956 192/4000

Baby SUV to take on Nissan’s Juke. It looks ready for battle and promises quality and space.
Exclusiv 1.7CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Exclusiv 1.7CDTi 16v Auto
Exclusiv 1.7CDTi 16v 4X4
Tech Line 1.7CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Tech Line 1.7CDTi 16v Auto
Tech Line 1.7CDTi 16v 4X4
SE 1.7CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
SE 1.7CDTi 16v Auto
SE 1.7CDTi 16v 4X4

Antara

313

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

19949
20954
21649
17949
18964
19649
22449
23454
24149

6783
7124
7361
6103
6448
6681
7633
7974
8211

6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M

13 116
13 114
13 114
12 116
12 114
12 114
14 116
14 114
14 114

10.0
10.9
10.4
10.0
10.9
10.4
10.0
10.9
10.4

62.8
53.3
57.6
62.8
53.3
57.6
62.8
53.3
57.6

120
139
129
120
139
129
120
139
129

1686 129/4000
1686 129/4000
1686 129/4000
1686 129/4000
1686 129/4000
1686 129/4000
1686 129/4000
1686 129/4000
1686 129/4000

Engines are refined and the Antara is pleasant to drive. It’s just that the opposition do things better.
Exclusiv 2.2CDTi 16v
Exclusiv 2.2CDTi 16v 4X4
Exclusiv 2.2CDTi 16v 4X4 Auto
Diamond 2.2CDTi 16v
Diamond 2.2CDTi 16v 4X4
Diamond 2.2CDTi 16v 4X4 Auto
SE Nav 2.2CDTi 16v 4X4
SE Nav 2.2CDTi 16v 4X4 Auto
SE Nav 2.2CDTi 16v 4X4
SE Nav 2.2CDTi 16v 4X4 Auto

VOLKSWAGEN

287
-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

21065
23485
24665
21865
24285
25465
26325
27515
27385
28565

10954
11273
11839
11370
11657
12223
12636
13207
13693
14283

6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

25 117
25 117
25 113
24 117
24 117
24 113
28 117
28 113
28 124
28 119

9.9
9.9
12.0
9.9
9.9
12.0
9.9
12.0
9.6
10.1

44.1
42.2
33.2
44.1
42.2
33.2
42.2
33.2
42.2
33.2

167
177
225
167
177
225
177
225
177
225

2231 161/3800
2231 161/3800
2231 161/3800
2231 161/3800
2231 161/3800
2231 161/3800
2231 161/3800
2231 161/3800
2231 181/3800
2231 181/3800

-

258/1750 - 1741 1250
258/1750 - 1741 1300
258/1750 - 1741 1250
258/1750 - 1741 1300
295/1750 - 1741 1300
Rating 

-

221/2000 - tba 1200
221/2000 - tba 1200
221/2000 - tba 1200
221/2000 - tba 1200
221/2000 - tba 1200
221/2000 - tba 1200
221/2000 - tba 1200
221/2000 - tba 1200
221/2000 - tba 1200
Rating 

-

258/2000
258/2000
258/2000
258/2000
258/2000
258/2000
258/2000
258/2000
295/2000
295/2000

-

1836 2000
1911 2000
1936 1700
1836 2000
1911 2000
1936 1700
1911 2000
1936 1700
1911 2000
1936 1700

UK dealers: 208 Warranty: 3 years/60,000miles Servicing: Variable schedule (e-up! 10,000 miles)

up!

Right at the top of the city car class, with great handling, supple ride and upmarket trimmings.
Move up! 1.0
Move up! 1.0
High up! 1.0
High up! 1.0
e-up!

New Polo

332

3
5
3
5
5

10170
10545
11745
12120
19525

4271
4429
5168
5333
6248

5-M
5-M
5-M
5-M
1-A

1 100
1 100
2 106
2 106
10 80

14.4
14.4
13.2
13.2
12.4

68.9
68.9
67.3
67.3
(93)

95
95
98
98
0

999
999
999
999
-

59/5000
59/5000
74/6200
74/6200
-

Rating 

81

70/3000 - 940
70/3000 - 940
70/3000 - 940
70/3000 - 940
155 1139
Rating 

0
0
0
0
0

Upmarket, classy supermini that might look similar, but facelifted Polo has a great new engine and more kit.
SE 1.4 TDI
SE 1.4 TDI
SEL 1.4 TDI
SEL 1.4 TDI
BlueMotion 1.4 TDI
BlueMotion 1.4 TDI

New Golf

329
-

3
5
3
5
3
5

14795
15425
16770
17400
15795
16425

7693
8021
8385
8700
8213
8541

5-M 12 107
5-M 12 107
5-M 14 114
5-M 14 114
5-M tba 111
5-M tba 111

12.9
12.9
10.9
10.9
12.9
12.9

83.1
83.1
83.1
83.1
91.1
91.1

88
88
88
88
82
82

1422
1422
1422
1422
1422
1422

74/3000
74/3000
89/3500
89/3500
74/3000
74/3000

-

Magnificent seventh effort. comprehensive rework ensures timeless quality. Lighter and more efficient.
S 1.6 TDI
S 1.6 TDI

POWER

5
5
5
5
5

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

Zafira Tourer

-

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

Exclusiv 1.7CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Exclusiv 1.7CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Excite 1.7CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Design 1.7CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
Design 1.7CDTi 16v ecoFLEX

-

155/1500 - 1152 1000
155/1500 - 1177 1000
170/1500 - 1151 1100
170/1500 - 1176 1100
155/1500 - 1165 1000
155/1500 - 1190 1000
Rating 

- 3 18995 9877 5-M 10 114 11.9 74.3 98 1598 89/2750 - 170/1400 - 5 19650 10218 5-M 10 114 11.9 74.3 98 1598 89/2750 - 170/1400 -

tba
tba

tba
tba
TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

-

1956 138/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 118/4000
1956 129/4000
1956 138/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 118/4000
1956 129/4000
1956 138/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 118/4000
1956 129/4000
1956 138/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 192/4000
1956 118/4000
1956 129/4000
1956 138/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 192/4000
1956 118/4000
1956 138/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 118/4000
1956 138/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 118/4000
1956 138/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 192/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 161/4000
1956 192/4000

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

1598 109/4000
1598 134/3500
1956 162/4000
1956 162/4000
1598 109/4000
1598 134/3500
1956 162/4000
1956 162/4000
1598 109/4000
1598 134/3500
1956 162/4000
1956 162/4000
1956 192/4000

104
119
149
104
124
104
119
149
104
124
104
119
149
104
124
104
119
149
129
104
124
104
119
149
129
104
104
119
149
104
104
119
149
104
104
119
149
154
119
149
147
169
174

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

104
109
127
149
109
115
129
150
104
109
127
149
129

72.4
62.8
50.4
72.4
60.1
72.4
62.8
50.4
72.4
60.1
72.4
62.8
50.4
72.4
60.1
72.4
62.8
50.4
57.6
72.4
60.1
72.4
62.8
50.4
57.6
72.4
72.4
62.8
50.4
72.4
72.4
62.8
50.4
72.4
72.4
62.8
50.4
48.7
62.8
50.4
50.4
44.1
42.8

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

72.4
68.9
58.9
49.6
68.9
64.2
57.6
49.6
72.4
68.9
58.9
49.6
57.7

10.9
9.9
10.1
12.4
11.6
10.9
9.9
10.1
12.4
11.6
10.9
9.9
10.1
12.4
11.6
10.9
9.9
10.1
8.9
12.4
11.6
10.9
9.9
10.1
8.9
12.4
10.9
9.9
10.1
12.4
10.9
9.9
10.1
12.4
10.9
9.9
10.1
9.0
9.9
10.9
10.9
11.4
9.9

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

11.6
9.5
8.4
8.6
11.6
9.5
8.4
8.6
11.6
9.5
8.4
8.6
7.7

18 124
20 133
20 130
16 118
16 124
19 124
20 133
20 130
16 118
17 124
19 124
21 133
21 130
15 118
16 124
19 124
20 133
20 130
24 139
16 118
16 124
19 124
20 133
20 130
24 139
15 118
19 124
20 133
20 130
15 118
19 124
20 133
20 130
16 118
19 124
20 133
20 130
24 139
20 133
20 127
20 127
20 124
23 130

ENGINE CC

15 113
19 123
20 131
20 129
15 113
19 123
20 131
20 129
15 113
19 123
20 131
20 129
27 140

6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-A

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

9349
9692
9240
9862
9643
9986
9534
10156
9866
10208
9755
10376
10172

8254
8817
9534
8494
8158
8594
9174
9891
9942
9606
10042
10695
11411
8874
8538
8974
9573
10290
9977
9362
9026
9462
10086
10802
10440
8874
8974
9573
10290
9214
9314
9930
10647
9826
9926
10573
11289
10951
9740
10404
10198
10862
11345

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

22260
23075
22000
23480
22960
23775
22700
24180
23490
24305
23225
24705
24220

20634
20994
22699
21234
20394
21484
21844
23549
24854
24014
25104
25464
27169
22184
21344
22434
22794
24499
26254
23404
22564
23654
24014
25719
27474
22184
22434
22794
24499
23034
23284
23644
25349
24564
24814
25174
26879
28819
24349
26009
25494
27154
29854

GEARBOX

Ampera

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

More rakish edition of the Astra, now simply sporting the GTC badge. Now more frugal thanks to new engines.
GTC Sport 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
GTC Sport 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
GTC Sport 2.0CDTi 16v
GTC Sport 2.0CDTI 16v Auto
GTC Limited Edition 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX GTC Limited Edition 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX GTC Limited Edition 2.0CDTi 16v
GTC Limited Edition 2.0CDTI 16v Auto
GTC SRi 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
GTC SRi 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
GTC SRi 2.0CDTi 16v
293
GTC SRi 2.0CDTI 16v Auto
GTC BiTurbo 2.0CDTi 16v
-

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

POWER

ST Design 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST Design 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST Design 2.0CDTi Auto
ST Energy 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST Energy 2.0CDTi
ST Energy 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST Energy 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST Energy 2.0CDTi Auto
ST Limited Edition 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST Limited Edition 2.0CDTi
ST Limited Edition 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST Limited Edition 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST Limited Edition 2.0CDTi Auto
ST SRi 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST SRi 2.0CDTi
ST SRi 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST SRi 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST SRi 2.0CDTi Auto
ST SRi 2.0CDTi BiTurbo
ST SRi VX-Line 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST SRi VX-Line 2.0CDTi
ST SRi VX-Line 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST SRi VX-Line 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST SRi VX-Line 2.0CDTi Auto
ST SRi VX-Line 2.0CDTi BiTurbo
ST SE 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST SE 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST SE 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST SE 2.0CDTi Auto
ST Tech Line 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST Tech Line 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST Tech Line 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST Tech Line 2.0CDTi Auto
ST Elite 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST Elite 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST Elite 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
ST Elite 2.0CDTi Auto
ST Elite 2.0CDTi BiTurbo Auto
Country Tourer 2.0CDTi ecoFLEX
Country Tourer 2.0CDTi Auto
Country Tourer 2.0CDTi 4X4
319
Country Tourer 2.0CDTi 4X4 Auto
Country Tourer 2.0CDTi BiTurbo 4X4 Auto -

258/1750 - tba 1400
258/1750 - tba 1300
295/1750 - 1563 1400
221/2000 - tba 1300
236/2000 - tba 1300
258/1750 - tba 1400
258/1750 - tba 1300
Rating 

GEARBOX

-

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

1956 162/4000
1956 162/4000
1956 192/4000
1598 109/4000
1598 134/3500
1956 162/4000
1956 162/4000

LIST PRICE £

124
148
134
97
104
124
148

TRADE-IN VALUE

60.1
50.4
55.4
76.3
72.4
60.1
50.4

LIST PRICE £

9.0
9.2
8.1
11.4
9.7
9.0
9.2

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

21 133
21 129
26 140
15 115
18 125
21 133
21 129

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

6-M
6-A
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-M
6-A

ENGINE CC

9536
9948
9079
9192
9418
10110
10522

TRADE-IN VALUE

5
5
5
5
5
5
5

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

GTC

316
-

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

GEARBOX

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

ST SRi 2.0CDTi 16v
ST SRi 2.0CDTi 16v Auto
ST BiTurbo 2.0CDTi 16v
ST Elite 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
ST Elite 1.6CDTi 16v ecoFLEX
ST Elite 2.0CDTi 16v
ST Elite 2.0CDTi 16v Auto

0-62MPH
COMBINED
COMBINEDMPG
MPG
(RANGE)
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

LIST PRICE £

TRADE-IN VALUE

23840
24870
25220
24190
24785
25275
26305

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

Astra (continued)

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9194
9614
10237
9166
10025
10648
11109
11760
11776
12427

5-M
5-M
7-A
6-M
5-M
7-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

13 112
13 119
13 119
13 122
11 119
11 119
17 132
17 130
17 132
17 130

13.1
11.3
11.3
11.3
11.3
11.3
9.2
9.2
9.2
9.2

72.4
72.4
70.6
78.5
72.4
70.6
65.7
60.1
64.2
58.9

101
101
104
95
101
104
112
122
115
125

1598 89/2750
1598 109/3200
1598 109/3200
1598 109/3200
1598 109/3200
1598 109/3200
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500

VW’s mini Passat is spacious and classy, but sells in tiny numbers. We’ve yet to try the revised car.
S 2.0 TDI
SE 2.0 TDI
SE 2.0 TDI Auto
SE 2.0 TDI
SE 2.0 TDI Auto
GT 2.0 TDI
GT 2.0 TDI Auto
GT 2.0 TDI
GT 2.0 TDI Auto

Beetle

-

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

20095
21425
22850
22425
23850
22290
23715
23290
24715

8440
8999
9597
9419
10017
9362
9960
9782
10380

5-M tba 122
5-M tba 122
7-A tba 122
6-M tba 137
6-A tba 135
5-M tba 122
7-A tba 122
6-M tba 137
6-A tba 135

11.0
11.0
11.0
8.9
8.9
11.0
11.0
8.9
8.9

70.6
70.6
67.3
67.3
62.8
70.6
67.3
67.3
62.8

105
105
109
109
120
105
109
109
120

1968 109/3200
1968 109/3200
1968 109/3200
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 109/3200
1968 109/3200
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500

Reworked to attract male drivers. It should work: it looks dandy, drives well and has more room.
2.0 TDI
Design 2.0 TDI
Design 2.0 TDI Auto
Design 2.0 TDI
Design 2.0 TDI Auto
Sport 2.0 TDI
Sport 2.0 TDI Auto
Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Cabriolet Design 2.0 TDI
Cabriolet Design 2.0 TDI Auto
Cabriolet Design 2.0 TDI
Cabriolet Design 2.0 TDI Auto
Cabriolet Sport 2.0 TDI
Cabriolet Sport 2.0 TDI Auto

New Passat

-

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

18005
20380
21840
21080
22685
22900
24505
20945
23320
24780
24150
25510
25750
27110

8282
9375
10046
9275
9981
10076
10782
10891
12126
12886
12075
12755
12875
13555

5-M tba tba
5-M tba tba
7-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
6-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
6-A tba tba
5-M tba tba
5-M tba tba
7-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
6-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
6-A tba tba

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

65.7
65.7
64.2
61.4
58.9
61.4
58.9
64.2
64.2
61.4
61.4
56.5
61.4
56.5

112
112
116
119
127
119
127
115
115
119
120
130
120
130

1968
1968
1968
1968
1968
1968
1968
1968
1968
1968
1968
1968
1968
1968

108/tba
108/tba
108/tba
148/tba
148/tba
148/tba
148/tba
108/tba
108/tba
108/tba
148/tba
148/tba
148/tba
148/tba

-

170/1400
184/1500
184/1500
184/1500
184/1500
184/1500
251/1750
251/1750
251/1750
251/1750

-

-

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
Rating 
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

-

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

-

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

106
103
106
118
106
103
106
118
106
103
106
118
107
104
109
119
107
119
139
109
119
107
119
139
108
104
107
119
108
104
107
119
108
104
107
119

ENGINE CC

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

LIST PRICE £

6-M tba tba
7-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
6-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
7-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
6-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
7-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
6-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
7-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
6-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
6-A tba tba
6-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
6-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
6-A tba tba
6-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
7-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
6-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
7-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
6-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
7-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
6-A tba tba
GEARBOX

9775
10479
10736
11472
10256
10960
11240
11976
10564
11268
11562
12298
11134
11838
12158
12894
12223
12927
15184
12616
13352
12661
13365
15622
10448
11152
11440
12176
10930
11634
11944
12680
11238
11942
12266
13002

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

22215
23815
23340
24940
23310
24910
24435
26035
24010
25610
25135
26735
25305
26905
26430
28030
27780
29380
34510
27425
29025
28775
30375
35505
23745
25345
24870
26470
24840
26440
25965
27565
25540
27140
26665
28265

TRADE-IN VALUE

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

-

13058
13798
13848
14588
14910
15650
15235
15975

6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

23 133
23 132
24 133
24 132
27 141
27 137
28 141
28 137

62.8
56.5
62.8
56.5
61.4
55.4
61.4
55.4

119
131
119
131
120
133
120
133

236/1750 - 1550 1800
236/1750 - 1564 1800
236/1750 - 1550 1800
236/1750 - 1564 1800
280/1750 - 1565 1800
280/1750 - 1582 1800
280/1750 - 1565 1800
280/1750 - 1582 1800
Rating 

2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI Auto
GT 2.0 TDI
GT 2.0 TDI Auto
GT 2.0 TDI
GT 2.0 TDI Auto
R-Line 2.0 TDI
R-Line 2.0 TDI Auto
R-Line 2.0 TDI
R-Line 2.0 TDI Auto

Eos

322
-

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

23455
24955
25305
26805
26305
27805
27375
28875
28375
29875

12197
12977
13159
13939
13679
14459
14235
15015
14755
15535

6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

27 134
27 132
28 134
28 132
31 143
31 142
28 134
28 132
31 143
31 142

8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
7.5
7.5
8.6
8.6
7.5
7.5

67.3
62.8
67.3
62.8
64.2
58.9
67.3
62.8
64.2
58.9

109
119
109
119
115
125
109
119
115
125

-

251/1750 - 1375
251/1750 - 1395
251/1750 - 1375
251/1750 - 1395
280/1750 - 1395
280/1750 - 1418
251/1750 - 1375
251/1750 - 1395
280/1750 - 1395
280/1750 - 1418
Rating 

-

236/1750 - 1592 1500
236/1750 - 1614 1500
236/1750 - 1592 1500
236/1750 - 1614 1500
Rating 

-

207/1750 - 1543 1800
236/1750 - 1541 2000
236/1750 - 1655 2200
236/1750 - 1665 2500
236/1750 - 1541 2000
236/1750 - 1655 2200
236/1750 - 1665 2500
280/1750 - 1678 2200
280/1750 - 1688 2200
236/1750 - 1655 2200
236/1750 - 1665 2500
280/1750 - 1678 2200
280/1750 - 1688 2200
236/1750 - 1655 2200
236/1750 - 1665 2500
Rating  

-

184/1500 - 1544 1500
184/1500 - 1556 1500
184/1500 - 1544 1500
184/1500 - 1556 1500
236/1750 - 1582 1500
236/1750 - 1603 1500
236/1750 - 1582 1500
236/1750 - 1603 1500
280/1750 - 1598 1600
Rating 

1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 181/3500
1968 181/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 148/3500
1968 181/3500
1968 181/3500

Great to drive, economical to run, is relatively roomy for four and retains its value well.
Sport 2.0 TDI
Sport 2.0 TDI Auto
Exclusive 2.0 TDI
Exclusive 2.0 TDI Auto

Tiguan

-

2
2
2
2

28185
29655
31325
32795

12965
13641
14410
15086

6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

23 129
23 127
23 129
23 127

10.3
10.3
10.3
10.3

58.9
53.3
58.9
53.3

125
139
125
139

1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200

Quality cabin and good on-road dynamics make the Tiguan a winner. It looks classy, too.
S 2.0 TDI 2WD
S 2.0 TDI 2WD
S 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
S 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Auto
Match 2.0 TDI 2WD
Match 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
Match 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Auto
Match 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
Match 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Auto
R-Line 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
R-Line 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Auto
R-Line 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
R-Line 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Auto
Escape 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
Escape 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Auto

Touran

317
-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

22605
23155
24925
26420
25150
26920
28445
27925
29450
28750
30275
29755
31280
27610
29105

13111
13430
13958
14795
14587
15075
15929
15638
16492
16100
16954
16663
17517
16014
16881

6-M
6-M
6-M
7-A
6-M
6-M
7-A
6-M
7-A
6-M
7-A
6-M
7-A
6-M
7-A

14 109
17 120
17 118
17 117
18 120
18 118
18 117
23 125
23 124
18 118
18 117
23 125
23 124
18 118
18 117

11.9
10.2
10.2
10.2
10.2
10.2
10.2
8.5
8.5
10.2
10.2
8.5
8.5
10.2
10.2

53.3
53.3
48.7
47.9
53.3
48.7
47.9
48.7
50.4
48.7
47.1
48.7
47.1
48.7
47.9

138
138
150
153
138
150
153
151
154
150
158
151
159
150
153

1968 109/2750
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 174/4200
1968 174/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 174/4200
1968 174/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200

Revamp made it more appealing and better looking. It’s versatile, and decent to drive too.
S 1.6 TDI
S 1.6 TDI Auto
SE 1.6 TDI
SE 1.6 TDI Auto
SE 2.0 TDI
SE 2.0 TDI Auto
Sport 2.0 TDI
Sport 2.0 TDI Auto
Sport 2.0 TDI Auto

Sharan

-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

21600
22835
23705
24940
25470
26835
26930
28295
28350

10368
10961
11378
11971
11207
11807
11849
12450
12474

6-M
7-A
6-M
7-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-A

14 116
14 116
14 116
14 116
19 126
19 125
19 126
19 125
24 133

12.8
12.8
12.8
12.8
9.9
9.9
9.9
9.9
8.8

61.4
61.4
61.4
61.4
58.9
54.3
58.9
54.3
49.6

121
121
121
121
127
135
127
135
150

1598 103/4400
1598 103/4400
1598 103/4400
1598 103/4400
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 174/4200

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

No doubt one of the classiest of the MPV crop. Simply bags of space inside and super-smooth to drive.

S 2.0 TDI
S 2.0 TDI
S 2.0 TDI Auto
SE 2.0 TDI
SE 2.0 TDI Auto
SE 2.0 TDI
SE 2.0 TDI Auto
SEL 2.0 TDI
SEL 2.0 TDI Auto
SEL 2.0 TDI
SEL 2.0 TDI Auto
Executive 2.0 TDI
Executive 2.0 TDI Auto

New Touareg

-

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

25890
26640
27975
28950
30285
30555
31890
31850
33185
33455
34790
32100
33435

11909
12254
12869
13317
13931
12833
13394
14651
15265
14051
14612
14766
15380

6-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

14 114
18 121
18 119
18 121
18 119
21 129
21 128
18 121
18 119
21 129
21 128
18 121
18 119

12.6
10.9
10.9
10.9
10.9
9.3
9.6
10.9
10.9
9.3
9.6
10.9
10.9

50.4
50.4
49.6
50.4
49.6
48.7
47.9
50.4
49.6
48.7
47.9
50.4
49.6

Large SUV gains a new face, uplift in technology and more fuel efficient engines.
SE 3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION Auto
SE 3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION Auto
Escape 3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION Auto
R-Line 3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION Auto
R-Line 3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION Auto

Phaeton

-

5
5
5
5
5

43415
45215
45415
46415
48215

21708
22608
22708
23208
24108

8-A tba tba
8-A tba tba
8-A tba tba
8-A tba tba
8-A tba tba

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

42.8
42.8
40.9
42.8
42.8

146
146
149
146
149
152
154
146
149
152
154
146
149

1968 114/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 174/4200
1968 174/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 174/4200
1968 174/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200

-

173
174
180
173
174

2967
2967
2967
2967
2967

-

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

207/1750 - 1772 2000
236/1750 - 1774 2200
236/1750 - 1803 2200
236/1750 - 1774 2200
236/1750 - 1803 2200
280/1750 - 1800 2200
280/1750 - 1804 2200
236/1750 - 1774 2200
236/1750 - 1803 2200
280/1750 - 1800 2200
280/1750 - 1804 2200
236/1750 - 1774 2200
236/1750 - 1803 2200
Rating 
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
Rating 

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

Impressively refined and sumptuous, but resale values are poor and it’s getting very long in the tooth now.
3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION SWB
3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION LWB

XL1

- 4 55550 16665 6-A 45 147 8.3 33.2 224 2967 241/4000 - 369/1500 - 2261 2500
- 4 58110 17433 6-A 45 147 8.6 33.2 224 2967 241/4000 - 369/1500 - 2313 2500
Rating 

Groundbreaking two-seat ecocar wearing a supercar price tag. Just 200 to be sold around the world.
TDI Plug-In-Hybrid

Amarok

- 3 98515 tba 7-A tba 100 12.7 314.0 21 800 47/tba 27

Pick up that thinks it’s a car, drives everywhere and boasts clever-clogs technology. Terrific.
Startline 2.0 TDI Selectable 4MOTION
Trendline 2.0 TDI Selectable 4MOTION
Trendline 2.0 BiTDI Selectable 4MOTION
Highline 2.0 BiTDI Selectable 4MOTION
Highline 2.0 BiTDI Permanent 4MOTION Auto
Dark Label 2.0 BiTDI Selectable 4MOTION
Dark Label 2.0 BiTDI Permanent 4MOTION Auto

VOLVO

-

4
4
4
4
4
4
4

25054
26278
27238
30874
32980
31350
33426

9521
9986
10350
11732
12532
11913
12702

6-M 9 101
6-M 9 101
6-M 9 111
6-M 9 111
8-A 10 108
6-M tba 111
8-A tba 108

13.5
13.5
11.0
11.0
11.3
11.0
11.3

36.2
36.2
35.3
35.3
35.3
34.4
34.4

205
205
211
211
211
216
215

89/tba 103 795

0

Rating 

1968 138/3750
1968 138/3750
1968 178/4000
1968 178/4000
1968 178/4000
1968 178/4000
1968 178/4000

-

251/1750
251/1750
295/1500
295/1500
310/1750
295/1500
310/1750

-

2108 3000
2113 3000
2058 3000
2079 3000
2093 3200
2079 3000
2093 3200

UK dealers: 109 Warranty: 3 years/60,000miles Servicing: 18,000miles (D2 12,500miles)

S60

Rating 

Very safe alternative to Audi A4 and co. It’s got class, low CO2 engines and is good to drive. Just updated too.
D2 Business Edition
D2 Business Edition Auto

- 4 21545 9049 6-M 17 121 10.9 72.4 103 1560 113/3600 - 199/1750 - 1477 1300
- 4 23030 9673 6-A 17 118 12.3 68.9 107 1560 113/3600 - 199/1750 - 1497 1300

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TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

-

1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 174/4200
1968 174/4200
1968 174/4200
1968 174/4200

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ENGINE CC

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

9.8
9.8
9.8
9.8
8.4
8.4
8.4
8.4

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

GEARBOX

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

LIST PRICE £

TRADE-IN VALUE

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

184/1750 - 1395 1500
184/1750 - 1395 1500
184/1750 - 1415 1500
251/1750 - 1425 1500
251/1750 - 1448 1500
184/1750 - 1395 1500
184/1750 - 1415 1500
251/1750 - 1425 1500
251/1750 - 1448 1500
Rating  

26115
27595
27695
29175
29820
31300
30470
31950

Mild tweaks bring the Scirocco more up to date, with fresh, frugal engines and sharper looks.

Rating COMING SOON

Further shift into luxury territory by VW. Well mannered on the road, it’s more economical and pricier than ever.
S 1.6 TDI
S 1.6 TDI Auto
S 2.0 TDI
S 2.0 TDI Auto
SE 1.6 TDI
SE 1.6 TDI Auto
SE 2.0 TDI
SE 2.0 TDI Auto
SE Business 1.6 TDI
SE Business 1.6 TDI Auto
SE Business 2.0 TDI
SE Business 2.0 TDI Auto
GT 1.6 TDI
GT 1.6 TDI Auto
GT 2.0 TDI
GT 2.0 TDI Auto
GT 2.0 TDI
GT 2.0 TDI Auto
GT 2.0 BiTDI 4MOTION Auto
R-Line 2.0 TDI
R-Line 2.0 TDI Auto
R-Line 2.0 TDI
R-Line 2.0 TDI Auto
R-Line 2.0 BiTDI 4MOTION Auto
Estate S 1.6 TDI
Estate S 1.6 TDI Auto
Estate S 2.0 TDI
Estate S 2.0 TDI Auto
Estate SE 1.6 TDI
Estate SE 1.6 TDI Auto
Estate SE 2.0 TDI
Estate SE 2.0 TDI Auto
Estate SE Business 1.6 TDI
Estate SE Business 1.6 TDI Auto
Estate SE Business 2.0 TDI
Estate SE Business 2.0 TDI Auto

1415 1300
1420 1500
1500 1500
1435 1000
1420 1500
1500 1500
1474 1600
1492 1600
1474 1600
1492 1600

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

20895
21850
23265
22915
22785
24200
24150
25565
25600
27015

New Scirocco

-

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
- tba
Rating  

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

New Jetta

329
-

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

Need space for your family but find MPVs too dowdy? The Golf SV is classy, practical and car-like to drive.
S 1.6 TDI
S 1.6 TDI
S 1.6 TDI Auto
BlueMotion 1.6 TDI
SE 1.6 TDI
SE 1.6 TDI Auto
SE 2.0 TDI
SE 2.0 TDI Auto
GT 2.0 TDI
GT 2.0 TDI Auto

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

184/1500 - 1501 1400
184/1500 - 1501 1400
236/1750 - 1521 1500
236/1750 - 1545 1500
236/1750 - 1521 1500
236/1750 - 1545 1500
Rating 

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

-

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

1598 103/4400
1598 103/4400
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200
1968 138/4200

-

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

117
117
119
134
119
134

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

109
105
110
122
110
120
140
110
122
110
120
140

ENGINE CC

64.2
64.2
62.8
55.4
62.8
55.4

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

12.1
12.1
9.9
9.9
9.9
9.9

tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba
tba

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

17 117
17 117
23 129
23 127
23 129
23 127

6-M tba tba
7-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
6-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
6-A tba tba
6-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
6-A tba tba
6-M tba tba
6-A tba tba
6-A tba tba

GEARBOX

5-M
5-M
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

11807
12511
12862
13598
12896
13600
15858
13319
14055
13334
14038
16295

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

11770
12295
12995
13710
13590
14305

26835
28435
27960
29560
29310
30910
36040
28955
30555
30305
31905
37035

LIST PRICE £

23540
24590
25990
27420
27180
28610

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

TRADE-IN VALUE

2
2
2
2
2
2

2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI Auto
GT 2.0 TDI
GT 2.0 TDI Auto
GT 2.0 TDI
GT 2.0 TDI Auto
R-Line 2.0 TDI
R-Line 2.0 TDI Auto

TEST

Golf SV

292
299
-

-

Psst - don’t mention Passat! Prettier, and more shapely than its predecessor, it’s good to drive too.

POWER

Cabriolet S 1.6 TDI
Cabriolet SE 1.6 TDI
Cabriolet SE 2.0 TDI
Cabriolet SE 2.0 TDI Auto
Cabriolet GT 2.0 TDI
Cabriolet GT 2.0 TDI Auto

CC

Estate GT 1.6 TDI
Estate GT 1.6 TDI Auto
Estate GT 2.0 TDI
Estate GT 2.0 TDI Auto
Estate GT 2.0 TDI
Estate GT 2.0 TDI Auto
Estate GT 2.0 BiTDI 4MOTION Auto
Estate R-Line 2.0 TDI
Estate R-Line 2.0 TDI Auto
Estate R-Line 2.0 TDI
Estate R-Line 2.0 TDI Auto
Estate R-Line 2.0 BiTDI 4MOTION Auto

LONG
TERM

Tasteful benchmark for driving satisfaction and roof down motoring, wrapped in a casing of class.

184/1500 - 1295 1500
184/1500 - 1325 1500
184/1500 - 1280 1000
184/1500 - 1310 1000
184/1500 - 1295 1500
184/1500 - 1325 1500
184/1500 - 1343 1500
236/1750 - 1354 1600
236/1750 - 1384 1600
236/1750 - 1405 1600
236/1750 - 1354 1600
236/1750 - 1384 1600
236/1750 - 1405 1600
258/2500 - 1377 1600
258/2500 - 1407 1600
258/2500 - 1395 1600
258/2500 - 1425 1600
tba tba tba tba
199 1585
0
170/1400 - 1395 1400
184/1500 - 1395 1500
184/1500 - 1391 1000
184/1500 - 1395 1500
184/1500 - 1410 1500
236/1750 - 1436 1600
236/1750 - 1454 1600
236/1750 - 1436 1600
236/1750 - 1454 1600
Rating 

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

1598 103/3000 1598 103/3000 1598 109/3200 1598 109/3200 1598 103/3000 1598 103/3000 1598 103/3000 1968 148/3500 1968 148/3500 1968 148/3500 1968 148/3500 1968 148/3500 1968 148/3500 1968 181/3500 1968 181/3500 1968 181/3500 1968 181/3500 tba tba tba
114
1598 89/2750 1598 103/3000 1598 109/3200 1598 103/3000 1598 103/3000 1968 148/3500 1968 148/3500 1968 148/3500 1968 148/3500 -

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

10.7 74.3 99
10.7 74.3 99
10.5 88.3 85
10.5 88.3 85
10.7 74.3 99
10.7 74.3 99
10.7 72.4 102
8.6 68.9 106
8.6 68.9 106
8.6 62.8 119
8.6 68.9 106
8.6 68.9 106
8.6 62.8 119
7.5 67.3 109
7.5 67.3 109
7.5 62.8 119
7.5 60.1 122
7.6 166.0 39
10.4 (118) 0
11.9 72.4 102
11.2 72.4 102
11.0 85.6 87
11.2 72.4 102
11.2 70.6 104
8.9 67.3 108
8.9 62.8 119
8.9 67.3 108
8.9 62.8 119

ENGINE CC

5-M 12 119
5-M 12 119
6-M 15 124
6-M 15 124
5-M 10 119
5-M 10 119
7-A 10 119
6-M 16 134
6-M 16 134
6-A 16 131
6-M 17 134
6-M 17 134
6-A 17 131
6-M 26 143
6-M 26 143
6-A 26 143
6-A 26 143
6-A tba 138
1-A 15 87
5-M 10 116
5-M 12 120
6-M 15 124
5-M 11 120
7-A 11 120
6-M 17 135
6-A 17 134
6-M 17 135
6-A 17 134

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

10296
10637
10087
10402
10782
11123
11859
11570
11911
12646
12324
12665
13400
14048
14402
14812
15166
tba
7844
9766
10152
10735
10601
11280
11328
12007
12024
12703

GEARBOX

19800
20455
21015
21670
20735
21390
22805
22250
22905
24320
23700
24355
25770
26015
26670
27430
28085
28035
26145
20345
21150
22365
22085
23500
23600
25015
25050
26465

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

3
5
3
5
3
5
5
3
5
5
3
5
5
3
5
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

LIST PRICE £

Golf

328
309
320
328
-

TRADE-IN VALUE

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

S 1.6 TDI
S 1.6 TDI
BlueMotion 1.6 TDI
BlueMotion 1.6 TDI
Match 1.6 TDI
Match 1.6 TDI
Match 1.6 TDI Auto
Match 2.0 TDI
Match 2.0 TDI
Match 2.0 TDI Auto
GT 2.0 TDI
GT 2.0 TDI
GT 2.0 TDI Auto
GTD 2.0 TDI
GTD 2.0 TDI
GTD 2.0 TDI Auto
GTD 2.0 TDI Auto
GTE 1.4 TSI plug-in hybrid
e-Golf
Estate S 1.6 TDI
Estate S 1.6 TDI
Estate BlueMotion 1.6 TDI
Estate SE 1.6 TDI
Estate SE 1.6 TDI Auto
Estate SE 2.0 TDI
Estate SE 2.0 TDI Auto
Estate GT 2.0 TDI
Estate GT 2.0 TDI Auto

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199/1750 - 1556 1300
295/1750 - 1601 1800
295/1750 - 1631 1800
199/1750 - 1556 1300
295/1750 - 1601 1800
295/1750 - 1631 1800
325/1500 - 1636 2000
Rating 

Bang-on bid to break the premium hatch sector. V40 oozes style from every pore. Safe in all senses.
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

20795
22280
22320
23805
23570
25055
24570
26120
24320
25805
26770
28255
27770
29320
23095
24580
24345
25830
25345
26895
24770
26255
27220
28705
28220
29770
23320
24805
24570
26055
25570
27120
25320
26805
27770
29255
28770
30320

8318
8912
8928
9522
9899
10523
10811
11493
9728
10322
11243
11867
12219
12901
9238
9832
10225
10849
11152
11834
9908
10502
11432
12056
12417
13099
9328
9922
10319
10943
11251
11933
10128
10722
11663
12287
12659
13341

6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
8-A

17 118
17 118
17 118
17 118
22 130
22 127
27 143
27 143
18 118
18 118
23 130
23 127
28 143
28 143
17 118
17 118
21 130
21 127
27 143
27 143
18 118
18 118
23 130
23 127
28 143
28 143
16 115
16 118
21 127
21 124
26 130
26 130
17 115
17 118
22 127
22 124
27 130
27 130

11.9
12.1
11.9
12.1
9.6
9.3
7.4
7.2
11.9
12.1
9.6
9.3
7.4
7.2
11.9
12.1
9.6
9.3
7.4
7.2
11.9
12.1
9.6
9.3
7.4
7.2
11.9
12.1
9.6
9.3
7.7
7.5
11.9
12.1
9.6
9.3
7.7
7.5

83.1
72.4
83.1
72.4
65.7
54.3
74.3
67.3
83.1
72.4
65.7
54.3
74.3
67.3
83.1
72.4
65.7
54.3
74.3
67.3
83.1
72.4
65.7
54.3
74.3
67.3
74.3
68.9
64.2
54.3
70.6
65.7
74.3
68.9
64.2
54.3
70.6
65.7

88
102
88
102
114
136
99
109
88
102
114
136
99
109
88
102
114
136
99
109
88
102
114
136
99
109
99
108
117
137
104
112
99
108
117
137
104
112

1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1984 148/3500
1984 148/3500
1969 188/3500
1969 188/3500
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1984 148/3500
1984 148/3500
1969 188/3500
1969 188/3500
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1984 148/3500
1984 148/3500
1969 188/3500
1969 188/3500
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1984 148/3500
1984 148/3500
1969 188/3500
1969 188/3500
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1984 148/3500
1984 148/3500
1969 188/4250
1969 188/4250
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1984 148/3500
1984 148/3500
1969 188/4250
1969 188/4250

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199/1750 - 1343 1300
199/1750 - 1402 1300
199/1750 - 1343 1300
199/1750 - 1402 1300
258/1500 - 1455 1500
258/1500 - 1480 1500
295/1750 - 1451 1500
295/1750 - 1474 1500
199/1750 - 1343 1300
199/1750 - 1402 1300
258/1500 - 1455 1500
258/1500 - 1480 1500
295/1750 - 1451 1500
295/1750 - 1474 1500
199/1750 - 1343 1300
199/1750 - 1402 1300
258/1500 - 1455 1500
258/1500 - 1480 1500
295/1750 - 1451 1500
295/1750 - 1474 1500
199/1750 - 1343 1300
199/1750 - 1402 1300
258/1500 - 1455 1500
258/1500 - 1480 1500
295/1750 - 1451 1500
295/1750 - 1474 1500
199/1750 - 1364 1300
199/1750 - 1412 1300
258/1500 - 1466 1500
258/1500 - 1491 1500
295/1750 - 1462 1500
295/1750 - 1481 1500
199/1750 - 1364 1300
199/1750 - 1412 1300
258/1500 - 1466 1500
258/1500 - 1491 1500
295/1750 - 1462 1500
295/1750 - 1481 1500
Rating  

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199/1750
199/1750
258/1500
258/1500
295/1750
295/1750
199/1750
199/1750
258/1500
258/1500
295/1750

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ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1984 134/3500
1984 134/3500
1969 178/4250
1969 178/4250
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1984 134/3500
1984 134/3500
1969 178/4250

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

108
110
119
129
99
109
108
110
119
129
99

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

68.9
67.2
62.8
57.6
74.3
67.3
68.9
67.2
62.8
57.6
74.3

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

11.3
12.7
10.4
10.4
7.6
7.6
11.3
12.7
10.4
10.4
7.6

CO2 G/KM

17 118
17 115
22 127
22 124
26 140
26 140
17 118
17 115
23 127
23 124
27 140

ENGINE CC

POWER

6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M

0-62MPH

9553
10177
9826
10450
10351
11002
11653
12277
11926
12550
12451

GEARBOX

22745
24230
23395
24880
24645
26195
27745
29230
28395
29880
29645

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

LIST PRICE £

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ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

D2 Business Edition
D2 Business Edition Auto
D3 Business Edition
D3 Business Edition Auto
D4 Business Edition
D4 Business Edition Auto
D2 SE
D2 SE Auto
D3 SE
D3 SE Auto
D4 SE

TRADE-IN VALUE

Not-so-huge Volvo estate is nonetheless loaded with appeal. Great cabin and engine choices and now revised.

1527 1300
1549 1300
1584 1600
1615 1600
1564 1750
1596 1750
1527 1300
1549 1300
1584 1600
1615 1600
1564 1750

XC60

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

25695
25695
27180
27195
28745
28645
30130
31620
31620
33105
33120
34670
34570
36055
33220
33220
34705
34720
36270
36170
37655

8736
8736
9241
9790
10348
9739
10244
10751
10751
11256
11923
12481
11754
12259
11295
11295
11800
12499
13057
12298
12803

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

ENGINE CC

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

GEARBOX

6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-A
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-A
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-A

18 112
24 124
24 121
28 137
28 137
29 140
29 137
19 112
25 124
25 121
29 137
29 137
30 140
30 137
21 112
26 124
26 121
30 137
30 137
32 140
32 137

13.2
10.6
10.6
8.6
8.6
7.8
8.0
13.2
10.6
10.6
8.6
8.6
7.8
8.0
13.2
10.6
10.6
8.6
8.6
7.8
8.0

67.3
62.8
57.6
67.3
62.8
58.9
45.6
67.3
62.8
57.6
67.3
62.8
58.9
45.6
67.3
62.8
57.6
67.3
62.8
58.9
45.6

111
119
130
109
117
126
164
111
119
130
109
117
126
164
111
119
130
109
117
126
164

1560 113/3600
1984 134/3500
1984 134/3500
1969 178/4250
1969 178/4250
2400 212/4000
2400 212/4000
1560 113/3600
1984 134/3500
1984 134/3500
1969 178/4250
1969 178/4250
2400 212/4000
2400 212/4000
1560 113/3600
1984 134/3500
1984 134/3500
1969 178/4250
1969 178/4250
2400 212/4000
2400 212/4000

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199/1750 - 1598 1300
258/1500 - 1668 1600
258/1500 - 1688 1600
295/1750 - 1665 1800
295/1750 - 1688 1800
310/1500 - 1685 1800
325/1500 - 1697 2000
199/1750 - 1598 1300
258/1500 - 1668 1600
258/1500 - 1688 1600
295/1750 - 1665 1800
295/1750 - 1688 1800
310/1500 - 1685 1800
325/1500 - 1697 2000
199/1750 - 1598 1300
258/1500 - 1668 1600
258/1500 - 1688 1600
295/1750 - 1665 1800
295/1750 - 1688 1800
310/1500 - 1685 1800
325/1500 - 1697 2000
Rating  

Upmarket SUV that’s adorned with the cool extra of Volvo’s badge. Safe, comfy and great to drive and just revised.
D4 SE
D4 SE Auto
D4 AWD SE
D4 AWD SE Auto
D5 AWD SE Nav
D5 AWD SE Nav Auto
D4 SE Lux
D4 SE Lux Auto
D4 AWD SE Lux
D4 AWD SE Lux Auto
D5 AWD SE Lux Nav
D5 AWD SE Lux Nav Auto
D4 R-Design
D4 R-Design Auto
D4 AWD R-Design
D4 AWD R-Design Auto
D5 AWD R-Design Nav
D5 AWD R-Design Nav Auto
D4 R-Design Lux
D4 R-Design Lux Auto
D4 AWD R-Design Lux
D4 AWD R-Design Lux Auto
D5 AWD R-Design Lux Nav
D5 AWD R-Design Lux Nav Auto

XC70

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5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

31260
32810
32790
34275
35890
37375
33960
35510
35490
36975
38590
40075
32535
34085
34065
35550
37165
38650
35160
36710
36690
38175
39790
41275

16255
17061
15739
16452
16509
17193
17659
18465
17035
17748
17751
18435
16918
17724
16351
17064
17096
17779
18283
19089
17611
18324
18303
18987

6-M
8-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

28 130
28 130
28 124
28 121
30 130
30 127
29 130
29 130
30 124
30 121
31 130
31 127
28 130
28 130
29 124
29 121
30 130
30 127
29 130
29 130
30 124
30 121
31 130
31 127

8.5
8.5
9.8
10.2
8.1
8.3
8.5
8.5
9.8
10.2
8.1
8.3
8.5
8.5
9.8
10.2
8.1
8.3
8.5
8.5
9.8
10.2
8.1
8.3

62.8
60.1
53.3
44.1
53.3
44.1
62.8
60.1
53.3
44.1
53.3
44.1
62.8
60.1
53.3
44.1
53.3
44.1
62.8
60.1
53.3
44.1
53.3
44.1

117
124
139
169
139
169
117
124
139
169
139
169
117
124
139
169
139
169
117
124
139
169
139
169

1969 178/4250
1969 178/4250
2400 178/4000
2400 178/4000
2400 212/4000
2400 212/4000
1969 178/4250
1969 178/4250
2400 178/4000
2400 178/4000
2400 212/4000
2400 212/4000
1969 178/4250
1969 178/4250
2400 178/4000
2400 178/4000
2400 212/4000
2400 212/4000
1969 178/4250
1969 178/4250
2400 178/4000
2400 178/4000
2400 212/4000
2400 212/4000

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295/1750 - 1702 1600
295/1750 - 1734 1600
310/1500 - 1778 1800
310/1500 - 1795 2000
310/1500 - 1785 1800
325/1500 - 1796 2000
295/1750 - 1702 1600
295/1750 - 1734 1600
310/1500 - 1778 1800
310/1500 - 1795 2000
310/1500 - 1785 1800
325/1500 - 1796 2000
295/1750 - 1702 1600
295/1750 - 1734 1600
310/1500 - 1778 1800
310/1500 - 1795 2000
310/1500 - 1785 1800
325/1500 - 1796 2000
295/1750 - 1702 1600
295/1750 - 1734 1600
310/1500 - 1778 1800
310/1500 - 1795 2000
310/1500 - 1785 1800
325/1500 - 1796 2000
Rating  

Chunkier version of the V70. Lots of space, great engines and a comfy interior are its attributes. Now updated.
D4 SE Nav
D4 SE Nav Auto
D4 AWD SE Nav
D4 AWD SE Nav Auto
D5 AWD SE Nav
D5 AWD SE Nav Auto
D4 AWD SE Lux
D4 AWD SE Lux Auto
D5 AWD SE Lux
D5 AWD SE Lux Auto

New XC90

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5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

34410
35960
36340
37825
37590
39075
38290
39775
39540
41025

14452
15103
15263
15887
15036
15630
16082
16706
15816
16410

6-M
8-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A

28 130
29 130
29 127
29 124
30 130
30 127
30 127
30 124
31 130
31 127

8.8
8.8
9.2
9.5
8.0
8.3
9.2
9.5
8.0
8.3

62.8
57.6
53.3
44.1
53.3
44.1
53.3
44.1
53.3
44.1

117
129
139
169
139
169
139
169
139
169

1969 178/4250
1969 178/4250
2400 178/4000
2400 178/4000
2400 212/4000
2400 212/4000
2400 178/4000
2400 178/4000
2400 212/4000
2400 212/4000

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295/1750
295/1750
310/1500
310/1500
310/1500
325/1500
310/1500
310/1500
310/1500
325/1500

D5 AWD Momentum Auto
T8 Twin Engine Momentum Auto
D5 AWD R-Design Auto
T8 Twin Engine R-Design Auto
D5 AWD Inscription Auto
T8 Twin Engine Inscription Auto

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1722 1800
1757 1800
1788 2100
1802 2100
1809 2100
1790 2100
1788 2100
1802 2100
1809 2100
1790 2100

Rating COMING SOON

All-new XC90 is the most luxurious Volvo ever, with a hike in price, too. We’ve yet to test it, but will soon.

POWER

V60

311
304
313
330
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TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

D2 ES
D2 ES Auto
D2 SE
D2 SE Auto
D3 SE
D3 SE Auto
D4 SE
D4 SE Auto
D2 SE Lux
D2 SE Lux Auto
D3 SE Lux Nav
D3 SE Lux Nav Auto
D4 SE Lux Nav
D4 SE Lux Nav Auto
D2 R-Design
D2 R-Design Auto
D3 R-Design
D3 R-Design Auto
D4 R-Design
D4 R-Design Auto
D2 R-Design Lux
D2 R-Design Lux Auto
D3 R-Design Lux Nav
D3 R-Design Lux Nav Auto
D4 R-Design Lux Nav
D4 R-Design Lux Nav Auto
D2 Cross Country SE
D2 Cross Country SE Auto
D3 Cross Country SE
D3 Cross Country SE Auto
D4 Cross Country SE
D4 Cross Country SE Auto
D2 Cross Country Lux
D2 Cross Country Lux Auto
D3 Cross Country Lux Nav
D3 Cross Country Lux Nav Auto
D4 Cross Country Lux Nav
D4 Cross Country Lux Nav Auto

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-

5
5
5
5
5
5

45785
59955
49285
62855
50185
63705

21977
28778
23657
30170
24089
30578

8-A tba 137
8-A tba 140
8-A tba 137
8-A tba 140
8-A tba 137
8-A tba 140

7.8
6.4
7.8
6.4
7.8
6.4

48.7 152
104.6 64
48.7 152
104.6 64
48.7 152
104.6 64

1969 221/4250
1969 315/5700
1969 221/4250
1969 315/5700
1969 221/4250
1969 315/5700

tba
tba
tba

347/1750
295/2200
347/1750
295/2200
347/1750
295/2200

tba
tba
tba

2030 2400
2350 2500
2030 2400
2350 2500
2030 2400
2350 2500
TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

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Big enough to swallow your life and still drive away in style and newly updated. Essential kit for happy families.

D2 Business Edition Auto
D3 Business Edition
D3 Business Edition Auto
D4 Business Edition
D4 Business Edition Auto
D5 Business Edition
D5 Business Edition Auto
D2 SE Nav Auto
D3 SE Nav
D3 SE Nav Auto
D4 SE Nav
D4 SE Nav Auto
D5 SE Nav
D5 SE Nav Auto
D2 SE Lux Auto
D3 SE Lux
D3 SE Lux Auto
D4 SE Lux
D4 SE Lux Auto
D5 SE Lux
D5 SE Lux Auto

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

1560 113/3600
1969 178/4250
1969 178/4250
1560 113/3600
1969 178/4250
1969 178/4250
2400 212/4000

295/1750 - 1596 1750
199/1750 - 1527 1300
199/1750 - 1549 1300
258/1500 - 1584 1600
258/1500 - 1615 1600
295/1750 - 1564 1750
295/1750 - 1596 1750
310/1500 - 1600 1600
325/1500 - 1626 1800
325/1500 148 1961 1800
199/1750 - 1527 1300
199/1750 - 1549 1300
258/1500 - 1584 1600
258/1500 - 1615 1600
295/1750 - 1564 1750
295/1750 - 1596 1750
310/1500 - 1600 1600
325/1500 - 1626 1800
199/1750 - 1527 1300
199/1750 - 1549 1300
258/1500 - 1584 1600
258/1500 - 1615 1600
295/1750 - 1564 1750
295/1750 - 1596 1750
310/1500 - 1600 1600
325/1500 - 1626 1800
325/1500 148 1961 1800
Rating  

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

109
104
113
109
104
113
159

67
67

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

68.9
70.6
65.7
68.9
70.6
65.7
46.3

1969 178/4250
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1984 134/3500
1984 134/3500
1969 178/4250
1969 178/4250
2400 212/4000
2400 212/4000
2400 212/4000
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1984 134/3500
1984 134/3500
1969 178/4250
1969 178/4250
2400 212/4000
2400 212/4000
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1984 134/3500
1984 134/3500
1969 178/4250
1969 178/4250
2400 212/4000
2400 212/4000
2400 212/4000

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

12.8
8.4
8.4
12.8
8.4
8.4
7.8

7.6 67.3 109
11.3 68.9 108
12.7 67.2 110
10.4 62.8 119
10.4 57.6 129
7.6 74.3 99
7.6 67.3 109
7.5 61.4 120
7.7 45.6 162
6.1 155.2 48
11.3 68.9 108
12.7 62.8 119
10.4 62.8 119
10.4 57.6 129
7.6 72.4 103
7.6 65.7 112
7.5 61.4 120
7.7 45.6 162
11.3 68.9 108
12.7 62.8 119
10.4 62.8 119
10.4 57.6 129
7.6 72.4 103
7.6 65.7 112
7.5 61.4 120
7.7 45.6 162
6.1 155.2 48

ENGINE CC

20 115
28 140
28 140
21 115
29 140
29 140
31 140

27 140
19 118
19 115
24 127
24 124
29 140
29 140
30 143
30 143
41 143
18 118
18 115
24 127
24 124
28 140
28 140
29 143
29 143
19 118
19 115
25 127
25 124
29 140
29 140
31 143
31 143
42 143

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

6-A
6-M
8-A
6-A
6-M
8-A
6-A

8-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-A
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-A
6-A

0-62MPH
COMBINED MPG
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

11059
11599
12157
11599
12139
12697
13261

13102
12661
13285
12934
13558
13459
14110
13298
13862
17091
12283
12907
12556
13180
13081
13732
12956
13520
13375
13999
13648
14272
14173
14824
13944
14508
17737

GEARBOX

30720
32220
33770
32220
33720
35270
36835

31195
30145
31630
30795
32280
32045
33595
34995
36480
44975
29245
30730
29895
31380
31145
32695
34095
35580
31845
33330
32495
33980
33745
35295
36695
38180
46675

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

4
4
4
4
4
4
4

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

LONG
TERM

TEST

V40

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V70

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

D4 SE Auto
D2 SE Lux
D2 SE Lux Auto
D3 SE Lux
D3 SE Lux Auto
D4 SE Lux
D4 SE Lux Auto
D5 SE Lux Nav
D5 SE Lux Nav Auto
D6 AWD SE Lux Nav Plug-In Hybrid Auto 317
D2 R-Design
D2 R-Design Auto
D3 R-Design
D3 R-Design Auto
D4 R-Design
D4 R-Design Auto
D5 R-Design Nav
D5 R-Design Nav Auto
D2 R-Design Lux
D2 R-Design Lux Auto
D3 R-Design Lux
D3 R-Design Lux Auto
D4 R-Design Lux
D4 R-Design Lux Auto
D5 R-Design Lux Nav
D5 R-Design Lux Nav Auto
D6 AWD R-Design Lux Nav Plug-In Hybrid Auto -

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D2 SE Nav Auto
D4 SE Nav
D4 SE Nav Auto
D2 SE Lux Auto
D4 SE Lux
D4 SE Lux Auto
D5 SE Lux Auto

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

TOWING
WEIGHT (KG)

KERB WEIGHT (KG)

ENGINE TORQUE
LB FT/RPM

258/1500 - 1537 1600
258/1500 - 1562 1600
295/1750 - 1542 1750
295/1750 - 1563 1750
199/1750 - 1477 1300
199/1750 - 1497 1300
258/1500 - 1537 1600
258/1500 - 1562 1600
295/1750 - 1542 1750
295/1750 - 1563 1750
199/1750 - 1477 1300
199/1750 - 1497 1300
258/1500 - 1537 1600
258/1500 - 1562 1600
295/1750 - 1542 1750
295/1750 - 1563 1750
310/1500 - 1562 1600
325/1500 - 1573 1800
199/1750 - 1477 1300
199/1750 - 1497 1300
258/1500 - 1537 1600
258/1500 - 1562 1600
295/1750 - 1542 1750
295/1750 - 1563 1750
310/1500 - 1562 1600
325/1500 - 1573 1800
199/1750 - 1477 1300
199/1750 - 1497 1300
258/1500 - 1537 1600
258/1500 - 1562 1600
295/1750 - 1542 1750
295/1750 - 1563 1750
310/1500 - 1562 1600
325/1500 - 1573 1800
Rating  

LIST PRICE £

-

TRADE-IN VALUE

1984 134/3500
1984 134/3500
1969 178/4250
1969 178/4250
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1984 134/3500
1984 134/3500
1969 178/4250
1969 178/4250
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1984 134/3500
1984 134/3500
1969 178/4250
1969 178/4250
2400 212/4000
2400 212/4000
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1984 134/3500
1984 134/3500
1969 178/4250
1969 178/4250
2400 212/4000
2400 212/4000
1560 113/3600
1560 113/3600
1984 134/3500
1984 134/3500
1969 178/4250
1969 178/4250
2400 212/4000
2400 212/4000

LIST PRICE £

114
126
99
109
103
107
114
126
99
109
103
107
114
126
99
109
119
154
103
114
114
126
99
109
119
154
103
114
114
126
99
109
119
154

TRADE-IN VALUE

65.7
58.9
74.3
67.3
72.4
68.9
65.7
58.9
74.3
67.3
72.4
68.9
65.7
58.9
74.3
67.3
62.8
47.9
72.4
65.7
65.7
58.9
74.3
67.3
62.8
47.9
72.4
65.7
65.7
58.9
74.3
67.3
62.8
47.9

TEST

10.2
10.2
7.4
7.4
10.9
12.3
10.2
10.2
7.4
7.4
10.9
12.3
10.2
10.2
7.4
7.4
7.4
7.6
10.9
12.3
10.2
10.2
7.4
7.4
7.4
7.6
10.9
12.3
10.2
10.2
7.4
7.4
7.4
7.6

ELECTIRC MOTOR
TORQUE LB FT/RPM

22 127
22 124
26 143
26 143
18 121
18 118
23 127
23 124
27 143
27 143
19 121
19 118
24 127
24 124
28 143
28 143
30 143
30 143
18 121
18 118
23 127
23 124
28 143
28 143
30 143
30 143
20 121
20 118
25 127
25 124
29 143
29 143
31 143
31 143

ELECTRIC MOTOR
POWER BHP

6-M
6-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
6-A
6-M
8-A
6-M
6-A

ENGINE CC

9322
9946
9847
10498
11149
11773
11422
12046
11947
12598
12115
12739
12388
13012
12913
13564
12804
13368
11779
12403
12052
12676
12577
13228
12500
13064
12829
13453
13102
13726
13627
14278
13450
14014

LONG
TERM

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

S80

325
-

ENGINE POWER
BHP/RPM

GEARBOX

INS. GROUP
TOP SPEED

D3 Business Edition
D3 Business Edition Auto
D4 Business Edition
D4 Business Edition Auto
D2 SE
D2 SE Auto
D3 SE
D3 SE Auto
D4 SE
D4 SE Auto
D2 SE Lux
D2 SE Lux Auto
D3 SE Lux
D3 SE Lux Auto
D4 SE Lux
D4 SE Lux Auto
D5 SE Lux Nav
D5 SE Lux Nav Auto
D2 R-Design
D2 R-Design Auto
D3 R-Design
D3 R-Design Auto
D4 R-Design
D4 R-Design Auto
D5 R-Design Nav
D5 R-Design Nav Auto
D2 R-Design Lux
D2 R-Design Lux Auto
D3 R-Design Lux
D3 R-Design Lux Auto
D4 R-Design Lux
D4 R-Design Lux Auto
D5 R-Design Lux Nav
D5 R-Design Lux Nav Auto

0-62MPH
COMBINED
COMBINEDMPG
MPG
(RANGE)
(RANGE)
CO2 G/KM

LIST PRICE £

TRADE-IN VALUE

22195
23680
23445
24995
26545
28030
27195
28680
28445
29995
28845
30330
29495
30980
30745
32295
33695
35180
28045
29530
28695
30180
29945
31495
32895
34380
30545
32030
31195
32680
32445
33995
35395
36880

ISSUE TESTED
DOORS

POWER

S60 (continued)

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JEERBOX

The dominant devils of media messaging might be payday loan sharks
and political parties, but our friends in the motor trade are still doing a
roaring trade in half-truths and porky pies. Reviewing recent gaffes, Simon
Hacker suggests new industry guidelines to avoid the ASA’s sin bin...

1

Don’t fall asleep at the
wheel

Toyota got locked into publicity
hell when this TV and web ad, aimed
to inject passion into the urban-driving
delights of the new Yaris, sharply
backfired. The ad showed a number
of different drivers and passengers
goofing about to Bruno Mars’ ‘Locked
out of heaven’ while zipping around
the backstreets of a city (Prague). The
ad, says the Advertising Standards
Authority, “included shots of the drivers
gesturing with their arms, and at one
point a female driver appeared to have
her eyes closed as she sang along.”
Toyota said no driving was hands-free
and that there’s no law anyhow against
driving hands-free. Then they stopped
digging and took the medicine.

3

Don’t fuel
speculation

Mitsubishi, as regular
readers will know, has made no small
beer of the camel-shocking frugality of
the new hybrid Outlander PHEV. And the
headline figure banded about in any PHEV
discussion is 148mpg. It’s been a claim
that has ensured the car punches through
the babble of everyday media stories, but
when it comes to bandying such blurb in
an ad (on TV and the maker’s own site)
it would need to clear a tough hurdle.
Two complainants said 148mpg, in
reality, would surely be impossible. And
under ASA interrogation, Mitsubishi was
forced to agree it was “not necessarily”
achievable on the road. The maker was
cleared, however, for its TV ad, which
carried greater clarification, while the web
version earned a red card.

COMPLAINTS
SCORED: 73

COMPLAINTS SCORED: 2

VERDICT:
LOCKED OUT

VERDICT: SMALL PRINT IS DULL BUT
CRUCIAL

2

4

Don’t state the
obvious

Here’s a web-ad challenge
that had BMW’s creatives burning
copious midnight oil: how do we reveal
the new M4 (that’s a car, keep up).
Hmm… Obviously, it’s all about speed;
people will expect that. Obviously, we
will need to imply excitement while
keeping the, er, obviously fast bits
on a racetrack. Yes, so let’s mash
that film with film on a public road,
where the car is going less obviously
fast. Yes, great idea – nobody would
quibble with that, eh? Well someone
did. And the ASA (motto “We throttle
speed”) agreed. Maybe the answer
to such messaging migraines in the
future for BMW is to copy Audi: just rip
the engine out, strap it to a bench and
rag it senseless. After all, that’s far
less obvious.

5

All publicity can be
good publicity

No recap of current
badverts can steer around Jaguar’s
Villains campaign – even if you could
understandably ask if the maker isn’t
deliberately courting ‘bad’ publicity
in pursuit of creating a wicked image.
Jaguar enlisted Bond-ish Hollywood
actor Tom Hiddleston to play the
quintessential English getaway driver
in this YouTube ad. Jaguar took care
to tick the boxes in terms of subtlety
and no outright display of speed,
but the film was tantamount to a
red rag for anyone bullish enough
to take issue. The fact that only one
person did, triggering an ASA probe,
suggests it may well be time for a
revisit to what seriously constitutes
irresponsible advertising. Nevertheless,
even if the ASA enjoyed the wit as
much as any normal human might, it
got the thumbs down. Maybe it wasn’t
helped by Hiddleston saying “now
brace yourselves” as he (allegedly)
accelerated out of a tunnel. Maybe the
complainant had just bought a 911.

Do make shocking
claims

Renault must have felt
confident it could brush off a claim of
dishonesty when a press ad for the new
electric Zoe landed it before the Ministry
of Badvertising. In truth, the ad reads like
a taunt to eco purists, not least the claim:
“The official CO2 emissions for the range
are 0”. What about the emissions from the
factory where the electricity is produced
to power the car? The implications of this
ruling, if the ASA were to give Renault a
rapping, could certainly take the shine off
electric motoring’s proudest claims. In
the event, the ASA’s ruling should put pay
to any future smarmy interventions:
as is neatly stated, current legislation
requires “advertisers to include a
statement about the CO2 emissions
produced by vehicles whilst in motion.”

COMPLAINTS SCORED: 1
VERDICT: IF YOU’RE GOING TO BE
BAD, MAKE IT GOOD.

COMPLAINTS SCORED: 1
COMPLAINTS SCORED: 1
VERDICT: PERFECT THRASHING

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