Autocar - October 29, 2014

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SCOOP SPECIAL
NEXT LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
Latest on their most
capable car ever
Plus Range Rover
is after Tesla
SUPER-COUPE TWIN TEST
29 October 2014 | Renault Twingo
New
Merc
meets
Bentley
So has the S-class coup now met its match?
Qashqai long-term test

Why its the official Autocar mile-eater
PLUS Claire Williams on getting the family business back on top l How to hit 97.9mpg (and enjoy it)
THIS WEEK
COVER
STORY
NEWS
Land Rover Defender replacement Here in 2016 8

Electric Range Rover Land Rover targets Tesla 10
Porsches Model S rival Four-door EV planned
13
Car production rankings revealed Chinas on top15

Infiniti Q80 Luxury saloon on sale in 2017
16
Skoda focuses on space Big cabins will be key
19
Audi A4 High-tech platform for all-new model 22

Spotlight Why VW says green tech is too costly 24
TESTED
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI Ultra Better all round 28
38
Mercedes B-class Electric Drive Impressive EV 30

Audi S6 Avant Facelifted fast estate
33
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Slick, frugal SUV 35

Rapid and luxurious GTs
go head to head: Bentley
Continental GT Speed vs
Mercedes S63 AMG coup
Nissan 370Z Nismo Pricey but has appeal
37
Renault Twingo 1.0 SCe ROAD TEST
56
FEATURES
S63 AMG coup vs Conti GT Speed Fast GTs 38
COVER
STORY
Claire Williams interview F1 team boss talks
46
MPG Marathon Fuel economy challenge
52
OUR CARS
Nissan Qashqai Its better than business class 66
Land Rover Defender replacement due in 2016
28
69
Toyota GT86 Indulging in sideways silliness
71
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First drive: facelifted Audi A6 Avant
Youcanbereassuredby
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notreallyengagedbyit
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BMW X5 Flummoxed by a fault warning
Steve Cropley The broad appeal of Brooklands 21

Matt Prior Heeding the rallying cry
23
Joe Saward China eyes its own F1 team
27
Your views Dont be alarmed by your Insignia 64

Colin Goodwin Tip of the hat to Hans Mezger
64
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Richard Bremner The ascendance of Audi
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James Ruppert Cars for first-time drivers 74

New cars A-Z All the latest models rated 76
Road test results Autocars data archive 91
Classifieds Cars, number plates, services 94
72
46 Talking shop with Claire Williams
66 Nissan Qashqai worries Ryanair
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Buying a used BMW 318iS

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Claire Williams is creating

a buoyant company, in
both F1 and engineering
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Williams adds to
Brit packs talents
THE BRITISH MOTOR industry is rightly lauded for the

performance of companies such as Land Rover, and this
weeks cover star is likely to boost it even further.
But its also worth thinking about the world-class work
being done by companies that arent so obvious. Firms such
as Ricardo and GKN are held in extremely high regard by
car companies both here and abroad for their creativity and
agility, and its no surprise that their handiwork is lurking in
almost every cutting-edge new car thats launched.
Now we are fast being able to add a new name to the list:
Williams Advanced Engineering. Of course, considering the
companys noted Formula 1 success, its hardly a new name.
As Steve Cropley found out after meeting Claire Williams
and the rest of the management team (see p46), the new
offshoot is now quietly doing valuable work for the likes of
Jaguar and Nissan, as well as working on huge numbers of
innovative products for other sectors.
So its going great guns. But who
wouldnt want the company to go
even further? And who wouldnt
want to see a spiritual successor to
the Renault Clio Williams?
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New Defender set for
n Defender replacement to be the most capable Land Rover yet n New four-pot diesel and
he new Defender will be

the most capable Land
Rover ever built, according
to Phil Popham, Jaguar
Land Rovers group marketing
director. Speaking at the recent
Paris show, Popham said the
long-awaited new model would
have the biggest breadth of
capability of any model to wear
the Land Rover badge.
The claim emphasises
the importance that JLR is
putting on replacing the iconic
Defender, which has its roots in
the 65-year-old original Land
Rover model.
JLR has, so far, succeeded in
keeping the wraps on the likely

styling and the engineering
make-up of the new Defender.
However, we do know that
the styling of the new car has
already been signed off.
The styling theme for the new
model is thought to have been
given the green light during the
summer. This means that the
new vehicle is unlikely to appear
in production guise until the
summer of 2016.
However, a sneak preview
in the form of a concept car
is currently being discussed.
Potential debuts for a concept
are next March at the Geneva
8 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 29 OCTOBER 2014
show, at the New York show in

the spring or at the Frankfurt
show next September.
Theres also no news about
the structure underpinning the
new Defender, but it looks likely
to be a version of the companys
aluminium monocoque with
the addition of a substantial
aluminium superstructure in
order to make the architecture
as stiff and rugged as possible.
This technique mixing a
monocoque passenger cell and
a separate steel chassis was
used under the Discovery to
great success but resulted in
a vehicle that weighed more
New US factory on the agenda for JLR

JAGUAR LAND ROVER
is considering building a
factory in the United States,
according to media reports.
JLR has refused to comment
but the southern states of
the US are the most likely
home for a new facility.
BMW makes the X3, X4,
X5 and X6 SUVs in South
Carolina and MercedesBenz builds the M-class,
R-class and GL-class in
Alabama. Crucially for JLR,
building a factory near

either of these existing
plants would allow access to
an established supplier base.
The reports coincided
with JLR opening a factory
in Changshu, China, with
local partner Chery. It will
build the Evoque and expand
into making an aluminium
Jaguar by 2016. New
derivatives and models
specially designed for China
will also be made there.
THIS WEEK
Q&A Phil Popham,

JLR marketing director
Whats behind the recent massive increase

in Land Rover sales?
Product has been the driver. Six years ago,
when the recession hit, we made the decision
to cut costs but keep investing in new products
such as the new Range Rover and Range Rover
Sport. Weve gone from an annual cash outflow
of around 1 billion to a similar amount as a cash inflow.
Weve also seen a very high proportion of conquest sales
with the two new Range Rovers, so we are pulling in customers
who are new to the brand. Theres also a four to six-month
waiting list for the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, which
shows the strength of demand. In the future, we will have
great manufacturing flexibility, with the two Range Rovers and
the [next] Discovery being built on the same production line.
Product demand drives our manufacturing strategy.
2016 debut
Why are profit margins so high?

We sell a very rich mix of vehicles. Buyers are keen to purchase
a lot of the options and accessories on offer. Weve also
invested heavily in developing markets such as Russia and
China. JLR sold 6000 vehicles in China in 2008. Last year, we
sold 100,000 vehicles. We are also seeing strong residuals for
our models and thats reflected in monthly payments. Even
at the premium end of the market, buyers want to spend less
running their vehicles. Total cost of ownership is a big issue.
petrol engines, plus V6 n Pitched as premium durability

than two tonnes. Repeating the
exercise in aluminium should
provide even greater structural
rigidity than the Disco 4, with
much reduced all-up weight.
With the new Defender
being pitched as premium
durability, it will come with
the new Ingenium four-cylinder
turbocharged diesel and petrol
engines as well as V6 engines,
Autocar understands. They will
be connected to eight and ninespeed automatic gearboxes
as standard, but there is no
definitive news on whether
there will be the option of a
manual transmission.
The styling is thought

to have got the green
light during the summer
JLR is determined that the
new Defender will be able to
thrive in the worlds harshest
conditions, to the extent that
it will be able to plug into
existing component networks
by using the same wheel and
tyres sizes as Toyotas Land
Cruiser and Hilux.
Autocar has been unable to

substantiate rumours that the
new Defender also uses the
same bolt circle diameter to
make wheel replacement easier
in places such as central Africa.
The premium durability
theme for the new Defender
extends to the interior. Land
The new Defender will

be designed to survive
in harsh conditions
Rovers design team is aiming
for a cabin that is distinctly
more upmarket and better
made than that of the Land
Cruiser, for example.
This, combined with the
intention of world-class
mechanical durability and offroad ability, should give the
Defender a decisive difference

in this market niche. The extra
luxury and comfort should
also make it more appealing to
affluent urban buyers.
HILTON HOLLOWAY
Land Rovers all-electric
Range Rover, p10
Electric Range Rover

to challenge Tesla
A new all-electric Range Rover model is in the
mix as the company looks to emulate the success
of Tesla in the luxury EV sector in the United
States, Europe and, forecasters say, China
and Rover is considering

a new battery-powered
Range Rover model to
counter the increasing
success of Tesla in the
luxury car sector, Autocar
understands.
The electric Range Rover
would probably be more of a
low-roofed crossover-style
model than a battery-powered
version of the current
Range Rover.
Jaguar Land Rover group
engineering director Wolfgang
Ziebart recently hinted at
the plans when he spoke to
an industry newspaper about
JLRs view on an EV. Ziebart
said the market for EVs was
split into inner city vehicles
and a second or third car for a
wealthy family.
Zeibart suggested that the
latter segment had potential
for JLR and that any EV would
be the size of a Jaguar XJ and
aimed at the US and China.
Land Rover design chief
Gerry McGovern also strongly

hinted in the press recently
that the company was working
on expanding the Range Rover
brand with what he described
as incredibly luxurious, lowslung Range Rovers. Such a
model would be more biased
to on-road performance but
still capable of cross-country
driving thanks to heightadjustable air suspension.
It seems that this crossover
model could be sold in
conventional petrol and dieselpowered forms, as well as a
purely battery-powered guise.
Building a car with a much
smaller frontal area would be
key to making the batterypowered concept work. Any
future electric Range Rover
model would have to match the
Tesla Model Ss official range
of 265 miles to be regarded
as competitive, something
that would be difficult using a
similarly aerodynamically blunt
profile to the current cars.
If the new model gets the

go-ahead, it will be based on
a version of Range Rovers
aluminium monocoque
architecture, modified to
accommodate a substantial
battery pack. All-wheel drive,
Jaguar F-type gets four-wheel drive

AN ALL-WHEEL-drive F-type has been spied
leaving Jaguars Castle Bromwich production
plant. The coup is partially disguised, but
Autocar understands it to be an F-type S AWD
equipped with the 3.0-litre supercharged
V6. It is thought that the new model will be
launched at the LA auto show in November.
The badges on the rear have been obscured
by camouflage tape, but one of them is
SPY SHOT
JAG F-T Y P E AW D
believed to feature AWD, while the frontal

images show that a sticker in the windscreen
denoting it as a plant launch vehicle, as
opposed to a definitive production car.
The twin-exhaust configuration of the car
matches that of the existing V6-powered
F-type models, but it seems likely that
V8-engined AWD derivatives will also be
offered. Four-exhaust test mules were spied
undergoing winter testing in January.
Although Jaguar has been tight-lipped
about the prospect of all-wheel-drive
F-types, its four-wheel-drive XF and XJ
models, equipped with a 3.0-litre V6, have
been a significant sales success in the US.
Additionally, high-ranking Jaguar
personnel have previously revealed longterm plans to offer four-wheel-drive variants
of all the companys models.
delivered by using motors on

both the front and rear axles,
also seems a certainty.
It is possible that this
proposed crossover could
share its basic suspension
system with the upcoming
Jaguar CX-17 crossover, which
is likely to have less extreme
travel than that which is used
on todays Range Rover and
Range Rover Sport.
A more road-biased set-up
with air springs would allow
the Range Rover EV to run a
low ride height at motorway
speeds, which would improve
aerodynamic performance and
stretch the maximum range
from a battery pack.
Judging by the pricing for
todays Model S, any Range
Rover EV would have to cost as
much as 90,000 or more, but
it seems that JLR planners are
considering offsetting the extra
cost over a Tesla by selling
such a model with a very high
standard specification.
Investing in an electric
crossover model could be a
significant risk for JLR, but

Land Rover bosses clearly
have to take the premium EV
market seriously, partly as a
result of the rise and rise of
Tesla (see panel, right).
Financial and market
analysts have been suggesting
that greenness is now seen
as an indivisible part of a
premium brand, especially
for customers in the highest
income brackets.
The Model S has already
become the best-selling luxury
model in some of the USs most
affluent postcodes and the car
has recently started to outsell
established models, such as
the Audi A8 and the BMW
7-series, in Europe.
China is also expected
to become a significant
market for battery-powered
luxury vehicles over the next
few years, as the Chinese
government pushes hard for
the adoption of EVs to help
combat the countrys serious
air pollution problems.
HILTON HOLLOWAY
THIS WEEK
Porsches Tesla rival

uncovered, p13
The Tesla success story thats set to run and run
TESLA COULD BE building

500,000 EVs a year,
according to a report
produced by automotive
analysts at International
Strategy and Investment.
ISI has told investors that
Tesla has a major advantage
over the competition in that it
will not face significant rising
costs as global CO2 emissions
regulations become ever
more onerous. The business
case for a premium electric
car also seems to be
compelling, according to ISI.
While Land Rover and
Porsche are realising profit
margins of 15-18 per cent
the highest in the mainstream
car industry Tesla could be
in line for margins of 25 per
cent, rising to a possible 30
per cent by 2020.
ISI has told investors that

it believes Tesla to have
a tangible lead in both
product and technology and
that battery electric vehicles
(BEVs) are likely to be the
optimum solution as original
equipment manufacturers
pursue tailpipe emission-free
cars rather than cars with
hydrogen fuel cells.
ISI said: [Tesla] has a
market-leading product for
which there is no obvious
competition [and] has
already created substantial
brand equity through product
and innovation. Global
legislation, namely emissions
regulations, is a tailwind [for
Tesla] yet a headwind for the
[premium] competition.
Teslas estimations suggest
that the cost of batteries
should fall by about 30 per

cent, with ISI estimating a 13
per cent drop in the factory
cost of the Model S by 2020.
Mainstream car makers, by
contrast, will be faced with
rising costs as they switch to
hybrid transmissions to meet
CO2 regulations.
Tesla is also poised for
greater success in China,
ISI has asserted, not only
because premium car sales
in the country are booming
but also because the Chinese
authorities are pushing for a
much greater uptake of BEVs.
Estimates quoted by ISI
suggest that China wants as
many as five million BEVs on
its roads by 2020, along with
some 4.5m charging points.
On the open market, ISI
said Tesla is attracting buyers
from Mercedes, Lexus and

BMW as well as pulling in
significant numbers of Toyota
Prius customers looking for a
premium upgrade.
The nature of Teslas
increasing competitiveness in
the marketplace became clear
last week when Daimler sold

its four per cent stake in Tesla,
raising 487m. Analysts
suggest that the move shows
how Tesla has now become
a serious rival for premium
luxury car makers, rather
than a technical partner.
Model X follows in
the emission-free
wake of the Model S
THIS WEEK
Panamera Sport Turismo
concept gives clues to
the new cars styling
Porsche plots a Model S rival
German manufacturer set to unleash all-new electric car as battle for the luxury EV market hots up
orsche is plotting a
milestone entry into the
electric car ranks with a
mid-sized liftback that
aims to compete directly
against the Tesla Model S.
Currently in the formative
stages of development at
Porsches Weissach R&D
centre in Germany, the fivedoor car is to form part of a
new fifth dedicated model
range set to slot into the
German car makers line-up
underneath the Panamera,
according to German media
reports citing comments
made by Porsche chairman
Matthias Mller.
While conventional petrol

and diesel-powered versions
of the new mid-sized Porsche
model are set to take on
established luxury class rivals
such as the BMW 5-series, an
advanced battery-powered
variant is tasked with
challenging the Model S on
both performance and range
in what has developed into an
increasingly important global
market for electric cars in
recent years.
Details of Porsches first
ever series production electric
car remain shrouded in
secrecy, although Autocar
understands that it has been
Audis R8 e-tron is expected to have a range of some 280 miles

conceived around a secondgeneration version of the
MSB platform that currently
underpins the Panamera.
Power for the new fiveseat Porsche is planned to
come from a state of the art
synchronous electric motor.
It is likely to provide a similar
output to the unit used by

the Model S, which offers
416bhp and 443lb ft in its
most powerful guise, in a bid
to endow the new Porsche
electric car with class-leading
performance.
The electric motor will
draw energy from a yet to
be specified battery. Likely

to be a lithium ion type, it is
expected to be developed in
partnership with Audi, which
is currently in the throes of
finalising its first electric car,
the R8 e-tron. The battery is
planned to provide the new
Porsche with an all-electric
range of over 250 miles.
While Porsche is targeting
Teslas Model S with its new
model, which is due in 2018,
Audi is set to challenge the
soon to be introduced Model X
with an electric variant of its
new range-topping Q8 SUV as
early as 2017.
GREG KABLE
Stripped-out cabin reveals P1 GTRs hardcore intent

THE CABIN OF the McLaren
P1 GTR has been revealed for
the first time as the Wokingbased manufacturer continues
to develop its track-focused,
limited-edition hypercar.
Using the road-orientated
McLaren P1 as a base, the
GTRs cockpit has been
stripped out to give a greater
focus on driver engagement
and weight saving, with few

compromises towards comfort.
It will also feature a new
steering wheel based on that
used in the MP4-23, McLarens
2008 Formula 1 car. Key
controls are located to the
wheels centre, allowing the
driver to adjust the set-up of
the car without having to take
their hands from the wheel. The
buttons for the Drag Reduction
System (DRS) and Instant
Power Assist System (IPAS) are
retained on the steering wheel.
McLaren says it has
configured the controls so they

can be comfortably operated
when the driver is wearing a full
race suit, helmet and gloves.
The P1 GTRs cabin is
equipped with carbonfibre
seats and full six-point
motorsport harnesses. These
will be set up individually for
each owner and mounted
directly to the chassis,
reducing weight by having no
additional mounting brackets.
However, the air-con system
will be retained to maintain
comfort during track driving.
The P1 GTRs steering

wheel is based on the
2008 McLaren F1 cars
UK RAMPS UP CAR PRODUCTION
UK GETS HYDROGEN HYUNDAIS
UK car manufacturing was up between January

and September compared with the same period
last year, with 1,132,017 units produced. Its the
best year-to-date performance since 2008,
according to figures released by the SMMT.
The first six Hyundai ix35 fuel-cell cars have

arrived in the UK. The company says the model
is the worlds first series production hydrogenfuelled car and that it is the first time fuel-cell
cars have been supplied to paying UK customers.
THIS WEEK
% share...
8.5%
Confidential
22.3%
CAR INTERIORS WITH the

ability to change colour are
being developed by major
automotive components
supplier Johnson Controls,
according to board member
Han Hendriks. No more
details have been given but
further announcements are
expected early next year.
30
39.6%
25,886,146
10.8%
25
6.3%
15
Car production (millions)
20
8,189,323
10
7,084,136
7,084,136
4,122,604
12.5%
EU
Japan
BRIC
South Korea
NAFTA
Audi R&D chief Ulrich

Hackenberg has revealed
some of the costs of
lightweight car bodies.
Heat-pressed high-strength
steel is less than 2 per kilo,
aluminium costs between
5 and 10 per kilo and
carbonfibre anything from
35 to 90 per kilo.
5,534,876
Others
China tops car making league

Europe slips to second as China becomes the worlds most prolific manufacturer
hinas rocketing
passenger car making
industry is now the worlds
largest by a significant
margin. Nearly 18 million
cars were made in China last
year, well ahead of the EUs
production total of 14.6m.
According to figures just
released by the European
Automobile Manufacturers
Association (ACEA), while EU
production remained almost
flat between 2012 and 2013,

China overtook the EU in
2012 and continued climbing
throughout last year.
Collectively, the so-called
BRIC group of countries (Brazil,
Russia, India and China) now
produces 39.6 per cent of
the worlds cars, but China is
responsible for making 27.6
per cent of them. India (4.8per
cent), Brazil (4.2 per cent)
and Russia (2.9 per cent) are
minnows by comparison.
In 2002, Chinas fledgling
car industry built around one
million cars, but by 2006 China
had matched the United States
automotive output of just over
four million cars.
While nearly every other
car making nation saw a drop
in production in the wake of
the 2008 global credit crunch,
Chinas car industry enjoyed
its most dramatic period of
growth, rising up from just

under seven million units in
2008 to just over 14m units
by the end of 2010.
ACEA figures from 2012
revealed that 2.2m people
across the EU are directly
involved in the production of all
types of motor vehicles, with a
total of 12.7m employed across
the entire supply chain. This
accounts for 5.8 per cent of all
people employed in the EU.
Analysts predict eco-cost catastrophe

THE EXTRA COSTS
of building more fuelefficient cars could prove
ruinous to some European
manufacturers.
According to a study by ISI
Automotive, the automotive
industry as a whole will have

to spend around 10bn
between now and 2022
in order to comply with
the EUs fleet average C02
target figure of 95g/km.
ISI said most of what in
engineering terms is lowhanging fruit, such as
downsized engines and a
greater focus on low rolling
resistance and aerodynamic
efficiency, has already been
exploited, but making the
next step in fuel efficiency
will be much more expensive.
Having studied reports

from the European
Environment Agency, the
International Council on
Clean Transport and the
European Commission,
we think that these [new
generation] cars will
require an extra 842 in
[engineering] content, said
ISIs report.
Although this amount
might not seem huge, it is a
significant percentage of the
factory cost of building a car.
The average mass-market
manufacturer only makes

a profit margin of between
250 and 320 per car.
According to a report by
the International Council on
Clean Transportation quoted
by ISI, if the EU targets a new
C02 fleet average of 80g/
km for 2025, the cost of the
extra engineering content
could rise to 1100 more
than that of todays typical
Golf-sized diesel cars.
VW warns green cars
are too expensive, p24
CITROEN GOES POSTAL
MEXICO MAKES NEW MAZDA
French postal operator La Poste has released

a collectors edition set of stamps covering the
95-year history of the Citron brand. The 10
stamps feature the brands products from the
Model A to this years C4 Cactus.
Production of Mazdas new 2 supermini has

begun at the firms new factory in Mexico.
The Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operation
(MMVO) plant will have an annual capacity
of 250,000 units by March 2016.
GM EUROPES MONZA
concept, built to embody the
design direction for Opel
and Vauxhall, was placed
in the centre of the firms
Rsselsheim studio to provide
inspirational guidance two
and a half years ago, well
before the car was publicly
aired at last years Frankfurt
show, according to design
boss Mark Adams. It remains
there still, influencing the
design team of Vauxhalls next
generation of MPVs.
HARM LAGAAY, FORMER
head of Porsche design,
reckons theres more scope for
originality in design now than
ever before, thanks to new
materials, the ability to press
sharper creases in panels and
possibilities with lighting. He
says he would love to dive in.
RENAULTS TWINGO has
been upstaged by its Smart
Forfour sister car, which has
a superior rear packaging
solution. Load space can be
increased in the Twingo by
removing the rear seats; in
the Smart, significant space
is created merely be flipping
the seat bases forward so they
lie flat on the floor.
Up to 90 per cent
of this car could
make production
Infiniti Q80 flagship is a
Luxury saloon concept is set to enter production after 2017 with a minimum of changes; compact Q30 here
The concepts cabin

hints at Infinitis
younger audience
nfinitis Q80 saloon concept

will reach the showroom
some time after 2017,
according to company
bosses. Infinitis European boss
Franois Goupil de Bouill said
putting the range-topping Q80
concept into production is a
priority for the company.
The Q80 is way more than a
design study, he said. This is
our entry into the large saloon
segment. Our intention with
any prototype is to put as much
as possible of it on the road,
maybe as much as 90 per cent
of this concept.
Infiniti vice president
Francois Bancon said he
believes a production version
of the Q80 would have no direct
rivals because models such as
the Mercedes-Benz S-class
and BMW 7-series which are
similar in concept to the Q80
appeal to older buyers.
Bancon said the average

age of an Infiniti buyer is 54
younger than those of its rivals
and its even lower in China,
where the average age is in the
late 30s. The production Q80
will be targeting these younger
buyers, especially those in
China, who want a large luxury
saloon but dont want an
S-class or a 7-series because
those cars are associated with
an older generation.
Infinitis new European design
director, Simon Cox, has also
revealed that other top-end
cars are being planned. Just
because weve done the Q80
doesnt mean were not doing
other high-end cars, he said.
Rumours are also circulating
that the brand is also plotting a
larger, more traditional rangetopping saloon along with a
Range Rover rival, which will
possibly be badged QX80.
THIS WEEK
The production Q80

could be underpinned
by a Merc platform
Compact Q30 is next in Infinitis growth plan
priority
next year, Mini and A1-rivalling Q20 planned

Cox, who is based at the new
Infiniti studio in London, said
the original Infiniti FX crossover
(currently badged QX70) is
probably the brands most
iconic and influential model and
could still provide inspiration
for future models.
The production version of
the Q80 and other future large
Infinitis could be built on shared
Mercedes platforms. RenaultNissan Alliance global director
Jacques Verdonck recently
revealed that the company
was currently considering
extending its relationship and
using rear-drive Mercedes
platforms for its larger cars.
Their rear-drive platforms
would make sense for
economies of scale, although
our tuning would have to be
different, he said.
Before the Q80 arrives, the
brand is concentrating on the
launch of the Audi A3-rivalling

Q30 (see panel, right). In
order for Infiniti to stay with
the European-led trend for
premium downsizing, Nissan
global design director Shiro
Nakamura also recently
revealed that a smaller Q20
model is being planned that
could directly compete with
the Mini and Audi A1.
HILTON HOLLOWAY
INFINITIS ASSAULT ON the global premium

car market will be given a significant boost
when the compact Q30 model arrives next
year, according to the companys head of
European, Middle East and African sales,
Franois Goupil de Bouill.
He told Autocar that Infiniti is expecting
to sell about 200,000 cars globally this
year, some 15 per cent up on last year and
the third consecutive year of growth for
Nissans luxury brand.
However, he admitted that Infiniti had
not yet achieved critical mass in terms of
its sales volume. With sales in western and
central Europe likely to hit 14,000 units this
year (up from just 3000 last year), the Q30
family could boost that figure by as much
as 250 per cent.
The next key move for the company will
be the launch of the new Q30 compact
premium model, which is based on the
Mercedes-Benz A-class platform and will be
built at Nissans Sunderland plant.
Goupil de Bouill said: Our main weapon
will be the Q30 and it will be something of a
big bang. It will be built at our plant extension
at Sunderland and will be exported to the
United States. Therell also be the QX30,
a compact SUV model based on the same
platform. We expect to sell around 60,000
of the two models in the first full year, with
30,000 sold in Europe.
Goupil de Bouill said that 50 per cent
of premium car sales in the EU are in the
C-segment, which means targeting cars
such as the Audi A3 and BMW 1-series. The
market is not an open door, so we have to
offer something different, he said.
We will use design as a great
differentiator. There will be some polarisation
[when people see the production car] but
we want to be disruptive in this market.

While accepting that the premium market
was relatively conservative, he also added
that Infiniti was looking for buyers who were
motivated by something different.
He also said: If someone sees an Infiniti,
it should be obvious why the driver bought
it. You have it because you want to be
different. We will drive the difference through
design. Production of the Q30 will begin at
the Sunderland plant in August next year,
with cars arriving in showrooms between
October and November.
Over the longer term, the wider Infiniti
brand will be all premium segments, he
said, with the London-designed Q80 concept
giving direct clues as to the form of Infinitis
next-generation flagship. As part of its
global expansion, the brand has just opened
a new plant in China with Dong Feng, its
local partner. The factory will build longwheelbase versions of both the Q50 saloon
and the QX50 SUV. HH
The production Q30 will hit showrooms next year

Future Infinitis
will draw on the
Q80s styling
THIS WEEK
Skodas all-new large SUV

will likely share its MQB
platform with the Superb
New Skodas to major on space

Czech brand set to distinguish itself by ensuring its future models offer more room than rivals cars
uture Skoda models will

flesh out the brands
reputation for practicality
by offering more interior
and luggage space than the
opposition.
Dr Frank Welsch, Skodas
board member for technical
development, told Autocar
that the new Fabia and other
future models would deliver
on the companys brand
values of roominess at a
reasonable price.
Welsch said the nextgeneration Superb would
have a longer wheelbase than
the new Volkswagen Passat

while still being under 5m
long. The new Superb will
be unveiled in less than six
months, Welsch revealed.
The new Fabia is part of the
trend, offering class-leading
boot space while still being just
4m long. The Rapide is 4.3m
long and the Octavia 4.6m
long, so you can see how the
Superb will slot in at the top of
the range, said Welsch.
He also hinted that the
replacement for todays
4.2m-long Yeti would probably
be stretched by about 10cm
to improve rear legroom and

luggage space. Although
Welch didnt refer to Skodas
upcoming large SUV, it is
likely to be based on the
same version of VWs MQB
architecture as the next Superb.
Switching to using the MQB
architecture does not restrict
Skoda, Welsch said . It allows
us more flexibility to build
specific cars. If we are going
to have strong brands [in the
VW Group] we cant just use
the same platforms. We need
to stick to our own philosophy
and serve our own customers.
He added that differentiation

would be further extended for
Skoda models sold in China.
In Europe, estate cars
produce significant sales
volume for Skoda. In the UK,
current Superb sales are still
split 50/50 between the
estate and notchback,
while the Octavia splits
55/45 between
the hatchback
and the estate.
Welsch
confirmed that
there would not be
a vRS version of the
new Fabia due to profitability

concerns. Although the
previous Fabia vRS sold well
in the UK, it had not made the
same impact across the rest
of Europe.
Ford pumps money into UK plant for new diesels

FORD WILL INVEST an
additional 190 million at its
Dagenham facility to produce
a range of new 2.0-litre
diesel engines for cars and
commercial vehicles.
The development includes
an 8.9m contribution from
the governments Regional
Growth Fund and will result in
the creation of 318 new jobs.
The announcement is the
second part of a two-stage
investment in the new engine
programme. The original

investment of 287m
relates to the production of
the engine that will find its
way into Ford commercial
vehicles around the globe.
The first of these engines
will come off the line at the
east London plant towards
the end of next year.
Production capacity will be
up to 350,000 units per year
and the first units will be
powering Fords vans in 2016.
The new tranche of funding

relates to the engine for
passenger cars. Production
is scheduled to start in 2017
ramping up to a capacity of
150,000 units per year with
the first installation in Ford
cars planned for 2018
Ford says that the new
engine will deliver greatly
reduced nitrogen oxide (NOx)
emissions and satisfy the air
quality requirements of the
proposed Ultra Low Emission
GM LOSSES INCREASE IN EUROPE
CITROEN UPS CACTUS VOLUMES
Losses at General Motors European arm increased

between July and September this year. The division
was 241 million in the red compared with 148m
over the same period last year. The company blamed
restructuring costs and a slowing of Russian sales.
Reports from Spain say that Citron is preparing

to increase production of the new C4 Cactus
by about 20 per cent. The new car is built at the
Villaverde facility near Madrid and an extra shift
will be added at the factory to meet demand.
Zone (ULEZ) that could come

into force in London in 2020.
The new diesel engines
have been designed and
developed at Ford Dagenham
and the Ford Dunton
Technical Centre in Essex.
Ford makes engines at two
sites in the UK petrol
engines at Ford Bridgend in
Wales and diesels at Ford
Dagenham. Total production
from the two plants exceeded
1.5m units last year.
THIS WEEK
Steve Cropley
A Week In Cars
Mgane RSs abilities

shame cars costing
four times as much
MONDAY
A quick, terrifying trip to
Liverpool in the Peugeot RCZ R
on a streaming M6 motorway.
The terror wasnt down to
the car, whose precision and
stability offered me a better
alliance than most of the driver/
car combinations around me.
This was one of those motorway
situations you cant avoid:
driving rain, two of the three
lanes packed with bellowing
trucks, impenetrable curtains of
spray, a river flowing back along
the central reservation so your
outside front wheel aquaplanes
scarily and Mad Max in a
ferociously-driven repmobile
staring up your exhausts. All that
and a constant what the hell am
I doing here dominating your
thoughts. After 200 miles on a
knife edge it was great to arrive
at the imposing new Titanic
Hotel, chosen by Vauxhall as the
base from which to launch its
new, improved Corsa. Enjoyed

some car small talk, savoured
a bite then headed for bed in a
room the size of a tennis court.
WEDNESDAY
Delighted to meet former Jaguar
boss Mike ODriscoll, now CEO
at Williams, where great things
have been happening on track
and in a new advanced
engineering business since
he took the role. ODriscoll
now runs the business as a
remarkably effective partnership
with Sir Franks daughter, Claire
Williams. It works really well,
says Mike, so we dont waste
time wondering why. We just
concentrate on getting stuff
done. Read the story on p46.
THURSDAY
To Brooklands, the famous
pre-war banked track just
inside Londons orbital M25,
to talk money with Allan Winn,
Winn has done wonders

to protect Brooklands but
the old place needs money
steve.cropley@autocar.co.uk
its dynamic curator. Winns

network of 800 volunteers
and 8000 members has done
wonders to protect this greatest
of motoring/aviation heritage
sites but now the old place needs
money as never before all
1.7 million of it. Once this is
raised, Brooklands gets another
4.9m in lottery funds to begin
a huge restoration programme.
Its wartime Bellman hangar is
being moved and repurposed
as the Brooklands aircraft
factory, which will sit beside a
new-build Flight Shed so the
famous Finishing Straight,
scene of many a past hairsbreadth race finish, can be used
again. New education, training,
archive and workshop facilities
are also coming.
Meanwhile, Brooklands
continues to thrive. Practically
every weekend it stages some
enthusiastically attended club
or marque event that puts the
famous Test Hill back in action.
You can fly a Concorde there,
using the original simulator,
with a former captain to show
you how. To cap it all theres a
fantastic new ride, the NapierRailton Race Experience,
which I sampled. It features
moving seats, surround sound
and 3D glasses to show what its
really like to drive the mighty

24-litre racer. A few years ago I
drove the real Railton, and the
ride certainly takes you very
close to reality.
FRIDAY
John McIlroy, late of the Autocar
news editors chair and now
director of testing at What Car?,
set off today at the wheel of
his BMW i3 to visit relatives in
Northern Ireland, a goodbye
story for his much-loved longtermer. The idea was to do the
415-mile road journey in about
the same time youd require in
a conventional car, but using
mostly electric power and
restricting petrol consumption
to just one nine-litre tankful.
In the event, he needed the
charging motor just once and
for about 30 seconds when
he could literally see his next

charging station in the distance.
With a little more luck, the petrol
consumed could have been zero,
but to me the point is that the
journey was accomplished in the
time itd have taken a Golf diesel.
SATURDAY/SUNDAY
Spent the weekend driving
many miles in a bright yellow
Renault Mgane RS 275
Trophy, which is one of those
rare, inspirational cars whose
price-to-capability equation
pulverises everything else in
sight. This cars combination
of poke, grip, brakes, steering,
gearchange, seats, ride, driving
precision, style and all-round
enjoyability would be hard
to find at 100k, but in the
Mganes remarkable case you
need a quarter of that.
@StvCr
SPY SHOT
AUDI A4
All-new A4 on sale next year

High-tech new MLB-Evo architecture to underpin the next generation of Audis biggest-selling model
udis all-new A4 is one

of its most technically
advanced cars yet and a
crucial model for the firm.
The new A4, which replaces
what is currently Audis
biggest-selling model with
338,449 units sold globally in
2013, also marks the debut of
Audis MLB-Evo architecture.
MLB-Evo has been under
development for five years
and represents a huge
investment for Audi. Dumping
the traditional welded steel
monocoque structure, MLB-
Evo uses a mix of aluminium

and steel and, eventually,
some lightweight composite
materials that are joined by
rivets, screws and high-tech
adhesives. The move has
caused Audi to completely
retool the factories that will
build all of its models from the
A4 upwards.
Audi engineers believe that
a mixed-materials architecture
is superior to one made mostly
of steel or mostly of aluminium.
The theory is that being able
to use different materials in
different parts of the structure

results in a more ideally
optimised structure.
It is understood that the A4
will use high-strength steels
for the sills, body pillars and
crash structures in the nose.
The front suspension turrets
and parts of the engine bay
will be made from aluminium
castings and extrusions, while
aluminium is also expected
to be used for the roof panel,
bonnet and front wings.
More exotic variations of the
MLB-Evo, such as that set to be
used on the next-generation Q7

SUV, could also get super-stiff
composite structures around
the bulkhead and composite
floor panels.
The A4s technical package
will continue to consist of Audis
combination of a longitudinal
engine and native front-wheel
drive. However, this should be
the least nose-heavy and most
evenly balanced Audi yet.
The traditional mechanical
quattro four-wheel drive
will remain an option and
theres every possibility of an
all-wheel drive system using an

electrically driven rear axle.
Judging by this disguised
car, the new architecture has
allowed significant changes
in Audis familiar proportions.
The new A4 seems to have a
noticeably lower bonnet, which,
along with the slimmer, lower
headlights and much slimmer
grille, gives more than a hint of
the Audi R8 supercar.
The new car is expected
to go on sale next year,
although theres no news
yet on a public debut.
Audi lines up 67mpg A6 in new facelifted range

THE LAST HURRAH for the
current Audi A6 range will
include a new 2.0 TDI Ultra
model that has a CO2 figure
of just 109g/km and an
official average of 67mpg.
The first UK deliveries
of the new A6 range take
place in December. The car
features styling changes, a
new infotainment system
and a range of new headlight
technologies, including LEDs,
xenons and matrix LED units.
All automatic front-drive
A6s now get a seven-speed

S-tronic dual-clutch gearbox
which allows the car to
coast in neutral when the
accelerator is released. This,
along with the stop-start
system, is said to reduce CO2
emissions by 8g/km.
Ultra models also use
lightweight glassfibrereinforced polymer springs.
Audi says each spring is
40 per cent lighter than a
conventional steel spring.
The entry-level 188bhp
2.0 TDI Ultra manual saloon

is rated at 113g/km and
65.7mpg and priced from
from 31,955, or 33,955
in Avant estate guise. The
109g/km-rated auto Ultra is
33,485 in four-door form.
The new 444bhp 4.0 V8
S6 saloon will cost 56,000
and the S6 Avant 58,000.
The new RS6 Avant, which
uses a 553bhp V8, will arrive
in the first quarter of 2015
but Audi UK has not yet
revealed its price.
The facelifted Audi A6 line-up will arrive in the UK in December
CAR SHARING TIPPED TO GROW
MORE HELP FOR USED BUYERS
Car sharing clubs could be a mainstream part of

Londons transport system by 2020, according
to a report by Frost & Sullivan. Commissioned
by Zipcar, it says that 800,000 drivers could
become members of a sharing scheme by 2020.
The UK governments Used Car Commission

wants more protection for consumers from
rogue dealers. It has recommended greater
cooperation between police and Trading
Standards to stop organised car crime.
THIS WEEK
Matt Prior
SPY SHOT
Testers Notes
ASTON V12
VA N TAG E S GT 3
Astons new GT3

spotted testing
SPY SHOTS HAVE revealed
what appears to be a more
aggressively styled V12
Vantage S being tested
at the Nrburgring,
correlating with Aston
Martins plans to make an
extreme GT3 version.
Sources have confirmed
that this is not a prototype
of a next-generation Aston
Martin or a test mule with a
Mercedes-AMG powerplant.
However, the final styling
of this car with its
heavily flared arches and
apparently wider track
may be the first hint at a
more aggressive shape
for the next generation of
Aston road cars.
For the GT3, Aston
envisages a focus on cutting
weight before increasing

power, engineering boss
Ian Minards revealed last
year. It would be relatively
easy to lose 100kg, he
said. The design focus is on
producing a lightweight,
high-downforce car.
Considerable
development potential is
believed to remain in the
565bhp 5.9-litre V12. Even
a modest hike to 600bhp
and the mooted 100kg
weight reduction would
boost the power-to-weight
ratio to 383bhp per tonne,
far beyond the reach of the
Porsche 911 GT3 and on a
par with the Ferrari 458.
The V12 Vantage S GT3 is
expected to make its debut
next year.
Lotus Exige S gains

automatic gearbox
LOTUS HAS UNVEILED an
automatic version of its Exige S
sports car. It will go on sale
in January at a premium
of 2000 over the manual
versions. That means a price
of 56,500 for the auto coup
and 57,500 for the roadster.
By introducing a paddleshifted automatic, we have
expanded the Exige range to
make it more accessible to
customers worldwide, said
Lotus boss Jean-Marc Gales.
The Toyota-sourced gearbox
is the same six-speed torqueconvertor-based unit used in

automatic IPS versions of the
Evora, but it has been tailored
to suit the Exige S.
Sport and Race modes are
offered and column-mounted
paddle shifts allow for prompt
manual overrides.
The automatic retains the
346bhp 3.5-litre supercharged
V6 of the manual version. Its
claimed to cover the 0-62mph
sprint in 3.9sec, which is 0.1sec
quicker than a manual Exige S.
Bowlers Challenge
Defender isnt fast
but it really handles
owler Motorsport is not

short of good ideas. It has
been doing innovative,
interesting things with
Land Rovers for decades.
Its a good company, Bowler.
Independent of but retaining
close links with Land Rover, it
used to make the Wildcat, and
now makes the EXR, for road
or rally. In particular, rallying is
Bowlers thing. Its heart lies in
off-road racing.
And so to the Defender
Challenge, Bowlers latest
idea. It is to rallying what the
Ariel Atom Cup is to racing:
a one-make, arrive-and-drive
series, to do simply because its
a good laugh, or because its a
starting point into something
more serious. Like the Dakar.
Challenge cars start life as
Defender vans before Bowler
sets to work adding a 170bhp
engine tune and bespoke
suspension, plus all the statutory
rallying ancillaries.
Thus equipped, they cost
50,000 and are homologated
And Ill tell you:

rallying is hard.
Ill spare you the
details of my
glorious battle
for the lead
for MSA or FIA regulations so
can be used on international
rally-raid events, too.
Realising that people might
want to do just that but are short
of time or space, Bowler can
look after everything. Smart
company. Yet dim enough to let
me have a go last weekend in
the Challenge, at the Cambrian
Rally, north Wales.
Ive raced on circuits before
but had never rallied. And Ill tell
you: rallying is hard. Ill spare
you the details of my glorious
battle for the lead, because it
Prior consults with co-driver, who is diplomatic about stage times
matt.prior@autocar.co.uk
wasnt glorious and I didnt

battle for the lead. But I will tell
you that Challenge Defenders
genuinely handle.
There is no ABS or stability
control, and they feel less top
heavy than youd think. And
their attitude is very adjustable.
Brake well and you can set
them up with a Scandinavian
flick. Then theyll drift foursquare
around a given corner if you
get the throttle right. I dont get
either right very often.
One problem, if youre used
to circuits, is that even though
youve a fair idea of where a
corner goes, because a co-driver
tells you, you dont actually find
out till you get there. Even then,
you dont discover how much
grip there is until it runs out.
Yes, conditions change on a
circuit, too. Tyres go off. Rubber
gets laid. But by and large, each
corner is in the same place you
found it last time.
Rallyings changing
conditions and lack of run-off
are unnerving, even though
rallying Defenders are not fast
cars, tending to finish towards
the back of the overall results.
Or, in my case, at the very back of
the finishers, but lets not dwell.
By the end of the day, Im not
the slowest Defender across a
stage, and if I dont bin a car in
my job, its a decent days work.
This feels like a heck of a good
day at the office. If youve ever
thought about going racing,
think just as hard about rallying.
@matty_prior
SPOTLIGHT
VW calls the green techn

Volkswagens boss has warned that setting ever-lower targets for CO2 could result in cars that are just too
olkswagens Group
nights have become a
fixed point on the global
motor show circuit.
The night before a big show
opens, VW commandeers the
biggest exhibition hall in town
and rolls out at least eight
concepts or new models from
its 12-brand line-up.
The night before the recent
Paris motor show was no
different. Although cuttingedge concepts such as the VW
XL1 Sport and Lamborghini
Asterion hybrid stole the
headlines, perhaps the most
important car at the event was
the production-destined new
VW Passat plug-in hybrid.
According to the accepted
narrative, this is just the sort
of car that will become a much
more familiar sight on our
roads by the end of the decade.

In fact, VW bosses are
effectively suggesting that the
Passat hybrid could mark the
technological high point of the
mass-made car. Not because
car makers have run out of
new ideas and engineering
innovations, but because
Europes new car buyers look
like they are increasingly
unable and unlikely to pay
the showroom price that
makers need to achieve to
produce such technologically
complex machinery.
The theory is that the
factory cost of hybrid
transmissions will fall and the
cost of building clean diesel
engines will increase, resulting
in healthy sales of mid-range
hybrids such as the Passat.
This, in turn, will help VW to
meet the EU CO2 fleet target

of 95g/km by 2020.
But once the razzle-dazzle in
Paris was over, VW boss Martin
Winterkorn stepped onto the
stage at the end of the evening
to fire a shot across the bows of
EU legislators and politicians,
warning that the greening of
the car was not going to plan.
Although it was nuanced
and diplomatic, Winterkorns
speech was a direct and serious
warning. As things stand, he
said, the car industry is going to
have serious trouble meeting
future CO2 targets while
staying in business.
Winterkorn began by
warning EU legislators
that before they set fleet
CO2 targets for beyond
2020 (something
that is already being
discussed), they must give the

industry a breathing space of
two or three years.
Winterkorn pointed out that
unless real-world consumers
start to buy hybrid and
battery electric vehicles in
numbers, improving on the
Passat plug-in
hybrid could be a
high water mark
95g/km CO2 average would

be commercially impossible.
Climate protection doesnt
come free, as he put it.
Like most car makers, VW
needs a much bigger take-up
of hybrid sales before the
factory prices of these complex
THIS WEEK
Hybrid tech is costly
and there arent yet
economies of scale
ology race into question
Winterkorn said Volkswagen invests 10 billion on R&D a year; XL Sport is one result
expensive for people to buy and that could cause mass makers to shut up shop. Hilton Holloway reports
transmissions start to fall. But,
so far, European car buyers
are showing no signs of a
mass adoption of hybrids. The
upshot is that the new plug-in
Passat hybrid and cars like it
might yet mark the technical
peak for the mass-market car.
And this means that efforts to
further reduce average fuel
economy will come to a halt.
You cant, as Winterkorn
didnt quite say, force people
to buy these low CO2 models.
He repeatedly stressed
that VW was rigorously in

favour of the 95g/km 2020
target and the greening of its
factories, but his killer fact was
that reducing CO2 output by
1g/km required VW to invest
100 million every year.
Winterkorn said: We fully
back the 95g/km target, but
European car makers must not
be stopped from competing
[with global car makers].
It took a huge effort to get
to the 95g/km target and
Volkswagen is spending 10
It could easily push the

mass makers underwater
within the next decade
billion in Europe on research

and development every year.
I am making these
objective and calm points. We
can only have environmental
sustainability if we can afford
it. Otherwise we are calling
the industry into question.
Volkswagen is doing its utmost
to future-proof itself.
Winterkorns speech did not
lead to an immediate volley of
criticism from environmental
activists. But as his warnings
are repeated in the coming
months, Volkswagen will
doubtless be portrayed
as a typical profit-hungry
company intent on holding up
environmental progress.
However, there is also likely
to be little or no discussion
about how you force buyers
to pay enough for cars with
super-low CO2 to make them

commercially viable.
Western Europe is regarded
as a high-cost region when it
comes to car building, which
makes putting expensive
technology into future new
models almost impossible.
Worse still, demographic
changes and government
policy across the EU are
working against the purchase
of new cars.
Student debts and rising
rent and housing costs are
likely to keep younger people
out of the new car market
for some time. In the UK, all
age groups have had falling
incomes since the credit
crunch, according to research
by the European Automobile
Manufacturers Association
(ACEA). The ACEA also says
that government promotion

of short-term car rental and
car sharing is also hitting car
ownership, especially as more
people move into urban areas.
On top of these
demographic trends, trying
to increase the cost of future
low-CO2 models that most
people cant and wont pay
for could easily push the mass
makers underwater within
the next decade.
Many in the car industry
will regard Winterkorns
speech as both brave and
timely. The industry could
have already passed the ideal
mix of low-CO2 technology
and affordability for the
mainstream car. Whether
legislators and activists can be
persuaded of that is another
question altogether.
THIS WEEK
Joe Saward
Grid Gossip
Chinese team will be in

F1 in one to two years
Chinas plans to buy into F1

T
he media reporting of
Formula 1 is this week
filled with negative stories
of Marussia and Caterham
going to the wall, but one piece
of news has been overlooked.
Last week in Hunan province
in China, a government official,
Wei Di, said that a group of
Chinese investors is bidding
to acquire an F1 team and that
there will be a Chinese F1 team
in the next one to two years.
It was not revealed who is
behind the idea but they are
likely to enjoy close links with
the Chinese government.
Many of Chinas car makers are

government-owned and none is
truly successful, which explains
why foreign brands control
more than 70 per cent of Chinas
automobile market.
The Chinese have been
buying into Western firms to
acquire technology that will
help make them competitive,
but they also need to alert their
domestic customers that they
exist and tell the world that the
Chinese automobile industry
needs to be taken seriously. F1
is a good way to do that, even if
it is necessary to buy in people
LAT
The way forward now for F1

is to introduce budget caps
and technology to achieve it.

Wei Di is the director of the
automobile and motorcycling
division of the countrys
General Administration of
Sport, the agency responsible
for all sporting activities,
and roughly equivalent to a
Western ministry of sport.
His department provides the
administrative services for
the Federation of Automobile
Sports of China (FASC), which
represents China at the FIA.
Wei Dis comments were
followed by a policy document
from the State Council
Chinas cabinet revealing
the governments intention to
build a sport industry worth
more 500 billion by 2025.
That seems like an astonishing
figure but when you have a
population of 1.3bn (with

another 50m expected by 2025),
such numbers may not seem
quite so ludicrous.
The project is part of a bigger
policy to transform Chinas
economy from one reliant
on exports, manufactured
with cheap labour, to a more
sustainable consumer and
service-driven economy. The
government hopes that this
will lead not only to economic
growth within China but also
to better health.
Part of the process will be
to reduce the bureaucracy
required to develop the Chinese
sports market and to welcome
private and foreign investment
in Chinas sports industry,
including huge investment in
new sporting facilities.
OGIER WINS WRC TITLE AGAIN
LOPEZ CROWNED WTCC CHAMP
Sbastien Ogier wrapped up his second

consecutive World Rally Championship by
winning the Rally of Spain last weekend in his
VW Polo. His victory put the title out of reach of
team-mate Jari-Matti Latvala with one round left.
Citrons Jose Maria Lopez won the World

Touring Car Championship at the first time
of asking at the Suzuka circuit in Japan. The
Argentine took his ninth race win of the season in
his C-Elyse, leading from pole position.
joe.saward@autocar.co.uk
The irony is that F1 is losing

teams not because there is no
money in the sport, but because
almost half of the revenues are
being sucked out by financiers,
with the remaining money
shared between the teams
in such a way that makes it
difficult for the small players
to survive.
It is clear that the best way
forward now for the sport is
the introduction of a budget
cap to reduce spending, and
a redistribution of wealth.
The FIA is supposed to be the
guardian of the sport and so it
must be the organisation that
acts. One might argue that it
is the commercial rights
holder who has got the sport
into this mess now the FIA
needs to fix it.
@joesaward
FIRST DRIVES
This weeks new cars
QUICK FACTS
PRICE 37,935
ON SALE NOW
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI Ultra

20.10.14, Dresden, Germany Audis executive challenger sports a facelift and a more frugal engine
FIRST VERDICT
Cosmetic, equipment and

efficiency tweaks increase the
appeal of Audis exec contender
AAAAC
SO GOOD
n Excellent diesel engine

n Quiet and comfortable cabin
n Swift-shifting transmission
n Impressive efficiency and range
n Revisions add visual appeal
NO GOOD
n Steering lacks the finesse of that
of a BMW 5-series
TESTERS NOTE
The A6s build quality is
impressive no creaks, rattles
or shimmies, even over rougher
road surfaces. LK
HOT ON THE heels of the recently

launched high-efficiency Ultra
variants of Audis A6 comes this,
the facelifted version. As well as
encompassing the revamped engine
line-up, the latest iteration of Audis
rival to the BMW 5-series benefits
from myriad tweaks.
The styling has been revised, with
changes to the lights, grille, bumpers,
air intakes, sills and exhausts. The
alterations produce a much more
muscular look that echoes that of the
high-performance S6 and imperious
A8. Inside, upgrades include
acoustically damped front and side
glass, quad-zone climate control and
new trims, which improve the already
upmarket cabin further.
There have been equipment
changes, too. Bi-xenon lights are now
standard on entry-level SE models,
and S-line versions and above get
LED headlights with sweeping rear
indicators. Standard kit remains
otherwise adequate and includes
keyless start, heated electric mirrors
and Audis media and drive select

systems. Opting for an S-line version,
as tested here, adds 18-inch wheels,
sports seats, leather trim, a bodykit
and all-LED headlights. Avant
versions also feature new lightweight
composite springs as standard.
Previously, the 2.0-litre TDI
S-tronic S-line would have averaged

61.4mpg and emitted 119g/km of
CO2. Now, it returns 64.2mpg and
115g/km thanks to a coasting mode
for the transmission and a revised
stop-start system. VED and the
company car tax band remain the
same as those of its predecessors,
The A6s 2.0-litre turbodiesel is tuned for 188bhp and a broad-shouldered 295lb ft
This A6 feels sufficiently brisk, is impressively refined and rides decently on its firmer S-line suspension but it lacks driver rewards
The upmarket ambience of the cabin is enhanced by the revisions, which include noise-reducing glass and quad-zone climate control
Quality of materials adds to the appeal
212, in part because of a 1g/km drop

in CO2 emissions the result of oneinch smaller wheels that knocks the
Audi into a lower tax band.
A 2.0-litre diesel with a focus on
economy might not sound like a great
option in an estate with a kerb weight
of 1800kg, but this quiet, smooth
engine produces a stout 295lb ft
between 1750rpm and 3000rpm,
and 188bhp between 3800rpm and
4200rpm. This grants the Avant
adequately brisk performance, with
Audi claiming a 0-62mph time of
8.5sec and a top speed of 140mph.
The seven-speed dual-clutch
automatic transmission remains an
impressively swift-acting gearbox.
Torque steer is pleasingly minimal in
the dry, and traction is plentiful so,
for the most part, the A6 refrains from
front-driven scrabblery. Occasionally,
the transmission skips to too high a
gear at too low an engine speed in an
effort to eke out maximum efficiency,
which causes a slight drone, but not a
particularly intrusive one.
Even in S-line spec, the Audis

ride is pleasingly damped and well
controlled, with minimal body roll
in corners and none of the harshness
that you might expect. Predictably,
the A6 is less involving than a 5-series
but its steering is precise, its brakes
strong and its front-end grip high.
Practicality remains a strong point,
with plenty of room for five adults in
the quiet cabin although the central
rear passenger will have to straddle
a fairly hefty central tunnel and a
decently sized boot. A large 73-litre
fuel tank gives this A6 a potential
range of 1030 miles. We averaged
46.3mpg during our test, meaning a
740-mile range, but attaining more
would be comparatively easy.
The net result is a gratifyingly
competent and enjoyable experience.
Those seeking an estate thats more
rewarding to drive should perhaps
opt for the equivalent 5-series but will
have to accept compromises on the
refinement front in return.
AUDI A6 AVANT 2.0 TDI ULTRA

S-TRONIC S-LINE
Price
0-62mph
Top speed
Economy
CO2
Kerb weight
Engine
Power
Torque
Gearbox
37,935
8.5sec
140mph
64.2mpg (combined)
115g/km
1800kg
4 cyls, 1968cc, turbodiesel
188bhp at 3800-4200rpm
295lb ft at 1750-3000rpm
7-spd dual-clutch automatic
LEWIS KINGSTON
MANUFACTURERS CLAIMED FIGURES
at 30 and 19 per cent respectively.

Buyers in the 40 per cent tax band will
pay 240 a month in company car
tax. A BMW 520d Touring in paddleshifted automatic SE specification
will cost 228 a month, but opt for
SE rather than S-line trim and the
monthly outlay for the A6 falls to
QUICK FACTS
PRICE 27,000
ON SALE SPRING
Mercedes B-class Electric

21.10.14, Mallorca Facelift brings the option of all-electric drive to Mercedes compact MPV
FIRST VERDICT
Premium driving experience at

the expense of ultimate usability
AAAAB
SO GOOD
n Exceptionally refined drivetrain

n Real-world performance
n Fine ride and balanced handling
n Very practical cabin
NO GOOD
n Maximum range is 124 miles
n Even three-phase fast charging
takes three hours from empty
TESTERS NOTE
Although the electric motor will
give peak torque from start-up, this
ability is restrained by software to
stop the car spinning its wheels. HH
RATHER THAN FOLLOW BMWs

lead and build an electric car around
an all-new architecture, MercedesBenzs pure-electric version of the
newly facelifted B-class is based
on the standard production car,
which has needed the minimum of
engineering changes.
Taking inspiration from the
original A-class and B-class models,
the new-generation car can be built
with a double-skin sandwich version
of the rear half of the platform.
Raising the floor in the rear of the
cabin frees up space below, which, in
the EV, accommodates the lithium
ion battery pack. Mercedes calls it the
Energy Space and its also used by
the natural gas-powered B-class to
house three gas tanks.
The upshot is that the electric
B-class is effectively as spacious as the
mainstream versions, which means
a 500-litre boot, generous headroom
and legroom and the option of a foldforward front passenger seat to carry
loads well over two metres long.
The electric drive system has been

sourced from Tesla and it uses a
three-mode set-up. Economy Plus
designed for a steady-speed journey
reduces the output of the motor to
just 83bhp and top speed to 68mph.
Economy mode cuts the output to
132bhp while Sport offers the full
177bhp. However, the two economy
modes can be overridden and full
power and torque accessed by the
driver using the kickdown function.
If the Collision Prevent Assist Plus
system is fitted as an optional extra,
this B-class acquires a very neat
radar-assisted recuperative braking
set-up. Using information from the
radar about the state of the traffic
ahead, the car can use recuperative
braking to recharge the batteries
while slowing itself or, when the
road ahead is clear and/or running
downhill, switch to sailing mode,
which doesnt use any battery power.
Fully recharging the B-class via a
16A home wall socket will take about
nine hours from empty. Using a 400V
three-phase electricity supply (rather

more common in Asia than Europe),
it can be recharged in just three hours.
In terms of all-round refinement
and pace, the electric B-class is very
impressive indeed and far better
than its petrol and diesel sister cars.
Indeed, the cars effortless torque
and near-silent progress put it in a
category of its own. This car has a
level of refinement that would shame
some luxury models and the kind
Full charge can take nine hours using 16A
The electric B-class is far more refined than its petrol and diesel equivalents and it rides better; overtaking pace is impressive, too
of effortless overtaking ability that

would trouble some hot hatches.
Whats most disorientating is
that these two sides of motoring
excellence are delivered in a humblelooking baby MPV. Its hard to
work out why but even the steering
response and ride quality of the
electric B-class were markedly better
than those which we experienced in
the all-wheel-drive B220 and the gaspowered B200 on the same roads.
The cabin is well appointed and the sat-nav works efficiently; the only compromise in packaging is a slight loss in rear footwell space
On the wider issue of the facelift,
theres no doubt that the B-class looks
much better. The somewhat melted
appearance of the original version has
been fixed, thanks to the much tauter
front bumper design and wheels that
now properly fill the arches.
The B-class is also a handy size,
well packaged and nicely finished
inside. The big, tablet-sized screen
on the dashboard might look a little
clunky, but it is ideally positioned
Mercs low-tech range extender
WHAT MERCEDES CALLS the Range Plus Range Extender

is an optional package that adds insulation to the doors and
roof as well as a heated windscreen and heat-insulating
dark-tinted glass for the rear windows and rear screen.
These are intended to reduce the use of climate control,
which uses a high-voltage heater and air-con system,
both of which are powered by the battery. Extra insulation
should help lessen the use of heating and air-con on the
hottest and coldest days, in turn extending battery life.
Using the heater and conventional screen demisters is one
of the main reasons for EVs shorter battery life in the winter.
and both the graphics and the

presentation of Mercedes satellite
navigation are first rate.
Without any question, this is a
delightful car to drive, genuinely
enjoyable and satisfying. The
downside, of course, is the limited
range of the electric B-class and
without a supply of industrial
three-phase electricity the lengthy
recharge time. That said, being able to
replenish the battery overnight would
be fine for anybody whose daily

mileage is less than 100 miles.
The truth is that the price of this
car (after the government grant) is
just about the same as a B220 diesel
with an automatic transmission,
but in terms of driving pleasure, it is
leagues ahead. Odd as it may seem,
any lover of driving ability will love
the B-class, regardless of its market
position as a truly green MPV.
HILTON HOLLOWAY
MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
ELECTRIC DRIVE
Price
0-62mph
Top speed
Range
CO2
Kerb weight
Engine
Power
Torque
Gearbox
27,000 (est, inc govt grant)

7.9sec
99mph
124 miles (NEDC)
Zero at tailpipe
1725kg
Asynchronous electric motor
179bhp
251lb ft
Single-speed
Drive
FIRST DRIVE
QUICK FACTS
PRICE 58,000
ON SALE MARCH 2015
Audi S6 Avant
23.10.14, Dresden Audis rapid luxury estate receives a facelift to keep it in the game
FIRST VERDICT
Outstanding all-season ability and

impressive practicality but lacking
in intimacy on challenging roads
AAAAC
SO GOOD
n Punchy, flexible power delivery

n High-speed cruising ability
n Excellent all-round refinement
n Superb traction
NO GOOD
n Lifeless steering in all but
Dynamic mode
n Sheer weight
TESTERS NOTE
The S6 receives an electronic
sound symposer to heighten its
aural characteristics. GK
IF YOU LIKED the outgoing Audi

S6 Avant, youll like this facelifted
one. Thats because the changes
are minor: in a nutshell, revised
headlights, redesigned wheels
and subtle interior changes. The
facelifted fast estate is due to reach
UK showrooms next March priced at
58,000, which is 1255 more than
the outgoing model.
Audi clearly believes that the twinturbocharged 4.0-litre V8 petrol unit
and standard seven-speed S-tronic
dual-clutch automatic gearbox
require no major fettling because
there are no significant changes. Nor
has there been any alteration to the
four-wheel drive system.
With a stout 444bhp and 405lb ft,
the S6 blasts up to the UKs motorway
speed limit with great bravado.
Despite weighing 1960kg, it is
claimed to hit 62mph in just 4.6sec,
and it accelerates hard up to the
limiter at 155mph. Running down a
wide, open autobahn near Dresden,
the S6 Avant felt right in its element.
On a heavily pegged throttle, the

in-gear acceleration is relentless
perhaps not quite as extreme as that
offered by the more powerful RS7 but
sufficient for fast-lane superiority over
all but the most exotic machinery.
Audis quattro four-wheel drive
system includes a so-called Sport
differential that juggles power
between each individual rear wheel
for added purchase. The benefits
are most obvious during hard
acceleration in lower gears and at the
exit of a corner, where the S6 Avant
provides exceptional drive no matter
what the weather conditions.
With its long seventh gear, this car
cruises effortlessly at high speeds.
An active noise cancellation device,
which dampens mechanical sounds
by broadcasting anti-phase resonance
over the speakers, adds to the S6
Avants pleasingly hushed qualities.
Yet for all its high-speed authority,
it lacks the sharpness to be a truly
memorable B-road proposition. Yes,
it corners flatly and with impressive
grip, but it fails to connect fully

with the driver. The main problem
is the steering, which lacks for offcentre response in anything but the
most extreme of its driving modes,
Dynamic. It never quite manages to
shake off the feeling of mass, either.
Still, this continues to be an easy
car to get along with in stop-start city
driving, where its strong low-end
reserves are apparent. The inclusion
of cylinder-on-demand technology,
which closes down four cylinders on
light throttle loads at urban speeds
for added fuel savings, helps it to a
quoted 30.1mpg and average CO2 of
219g/km on the combined cycle.
Inside, the ambience is familiar,
although some fittings are starting
to show their age. Even so, the S6 is
a fine place to spend time, thanks to
its outstanding ergonomics, highly
supportive seats and excellent fit and
finish. Befitting its price, kit levels are
high. New options, including a headup display, also help extend its appeal.
GREB KABLE
The S6 has relentless acceleration and is hushed at high speed; the cabin is ergonomically sound and imparts a high-quality feel
Price
Top speed
0-62mph
Economy
CO2
Kerb weight
Engine
Power
Torque
Gearbox
58,000
155mph (limited)
4.6sec
30.1mpg (combined)
219g/km
1960kg
V8, 3993cc, twin-turbo, petrol
444bhp at 5800rpm
405lb ft at 1400rpm
AUDI S6 AVANT
FIRST DRIVE
QUICK FACTS
PRICE 61,474
ON SALE NOW
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid
22.10.14, Frankfurt Stuggart brings its latest plug-in hybrid tech to its large SUV
FIRST VERDICT
A hybrid of heightened economy

potential, and attractively priced
given its complexity and capabilities
AAAAC
SO GOOD
n Excellent system integration

n Economy potential
n Entertaining to use
n Competitive price
NO GOOD
n Economy may disappoint
n Brakes difficult to modulate
TESTERS NOTE
Our trip computer economy ranged
from a hard-driven 18.3mpg to a
more gentle 36.7mpg, with further
scope for improvement. RB
PORSCHE IS KEEN to sell us plugin hybrids. It now makes three: the

652,849 918 Spyder, the Panamera
and the new Cayenne E-Hybrid,
which replaces the plain hybrid
version. The price of this revised
petrol-electric SUV is the same as
that of the V8 diesel, which makes
it exceptional value among full-size
premium SUVs. The non-plug-in
hybrid Range Rover, for example,
costs 98,425 to the Cayenne S
E-Hybrids 61,474.
This upgraded hybrid Cayenne
is part of a revised Porsche range,
all of which receive new styling and
features including an economypromoting coasting mode, stopstart that kills the engine before
halting and launch-control with the
optional Sport Chrono pack. Sharper
suspension geometry and a greater
dynamic range between Comfort and
Sport modes also feature.
The upgrades to the Cayenne
E-Hybrid, however, are more
substantial. Aside from the facility to
plug it into a mains electricity supply,

it also has a lithium ion battery pack
with almost six times the kilowatthour capacity than the previous
nickel-metal hydride pack. This
allows the electric motors output to
jump from 46bhp to 94bhp, while
the electric-only range extends from
1.6 miles to between 11 and 22 miles.
According to Porsche, that means it
now cruises at up to 78mph rather
than 40mph in electric mode, while
its 410bhp total system output gives
a 5.9sec sprint to 62mph rather than
the 6.5sec of the previous hybrid.
Also of note are CO2 emissions
reduced from 193g/km to 79g/km,
although the EU method for
measuring plug-in hybrid economy
are seriously misleading. That said,
this hybrid Cayenne will be genuinely
cheaper to run and tax than the last.
The Cayenne plug-ins powerpack
is almost identical to that of the plugin Panamera (a more energy-dense
battery pack and all-wheel drive
are the main differences), the pair
proving surprisingly reluctant to

engage their petrol engines to achieve
decent progress. In its E-Power mode
the Cayenne will keep up with most
traffic; press the accelerator more
firmly and the supercharged V6 leaps
into life, at which point you can access
truly substantial acceleration.
Despite its hefty kerb weight, the
Cayenne handles with some panache.
It rolls a bit, even in the firmest of its
air springs settings, but that doesnt
prevent it from tracing curves with
pleasingly assured confidence,
your enjoyment heightened by
the steerings precision. With both
motors working hard, a decently
sporting pace is achieved, and theres
further entertainment to be had from
trying to maximise your electric range
through brake recuperation.
All of which makes this Cayenne
a particularly interesting example
of the breed, and if you successfully
harness its powers, its a pretty
economical one, too.
RICHARD BREMNER
Price
0-62mph
Top speed
Economy
CO2
Kerb weight
Engine
Power
Torque
E-Hybrids interior differs little from that of the ordinary Cayenne; battery takes four hours to charge from a domestic socket
Gearbox
61,474
5.9sec
151mph
83.1mpg (combined)
79g/km
2350kg
V6, 2995cc, supercharged,
petrol plus synchronous
electric motor
410bhp at 5500rpm
435lb ft at 1250-4000rpm
8-spd automatic
PORSCHE CAYENNE S E-HYBRID
FIRST DRIVE
QUICK FACTS
PRICE 37,575
ON SALE NOW
Nissan 370Z Nismo
22.10.14, Rockingham Nissans burly V6-engined coup is repurposed with a softer edge
FIRST VERDICT
Still no delicate masterstroke, but a

muscular, charismatic fast GT with
much better road manners
AAAAC
SO GOOD
n Visceral sporting character

n Improved cabin refinement
n Simple, mechanical appeal
NO GOOD
n A BMW M235i is cheaper and
a much better car
n Leaden B-road handling
TESTERS NOTE
Auto-blip rev-match system works
well, but interacting with the V6 at
every opportunity makes the 370Z
more charming in my book. MS
THEY SAY SELF-possession comes

with age, and it certainly seems to be
coming to the Nissan 370Z. Last year,
as a toe-dipping exercise before really
establishing its Nismo performance
sub-brand, Nissan gave its now fiveyear-old V6-engined rear-drive coup
an official motorsport makeover.
The result can best be described
as a momentary identity crisis. It
involved some serious body and
chassis stiffening and some crass
aftermarket-catalogue body addenda,
and frankly gave this simple muscle
coup a bit too much performance
attitude for its own good.
Roll on 12 months and, following
the wider establishing of the Nismo
brand, the opportunity has been taken
to shave off some of the misplaced
edges. This 370Z Nismo, like all 2015
model-year Zeds, has thicker carpets
and better wheel arch insulation,
which dampen down the road roar
that earlier examples suffered. It also
gets new Recaro bucket seats and a
more subtle but no less purposeful-
looking bodykit, with unique front

and rear bumpers and side sills plus
a much less aggressive rear wing
replacing the apparently do-ityourself styling mods of before.
Under the skin, the body braces and
upgrades to the braking system and
powertrain applied to the last Nismo
are carried over, but both spring and
damper rates have been reduced.
Weighty controls and a flat, shorttravel, heavy-feeling ride are the
familiar character traits of this car at
low speeds. The gearbox retains its
punchy feel, and the steering offers
some contact patch feel.
Show the Nissan a bumpy, twisting
lane, however, and youll quickly
become aware that this isnt a true
sports car. The wheel control isnt
dexterous enough, and the damping
is still too digital. Never are you more
aware of the Zeds weight than when
the chassis attempts to pummel the
road flat rather than flow over it.
On faster, well sighted A-roads the
Nismo finds its niche. That tremulous
V6 conjures real pace where you can

let it rev, and the chassis and steering
take to smoother, gentler curves more
naturally. Blending in the throttle at
higher speeds teases tangible balance
out of the handling mix, and letting
the engine linger at higher crank
speeds at which point it could shake
the screws out of your wristwatch,
such is the vibration it sends through
the controls at least makes it feel like
youre getting your moneys worth.
At the best part of 38,000, of
course, you might say its a fools
errand to try that in a 370Z Nismo.
Considerably better sports cars are on
offer at this level, but perhaps thats
missing the point. In tweaking this
flagship Zed as it has, Nissan has
recognised that this isnt an out-andout sports car, but more of an effusive,
big-hearted, sporting GT. Having
done that, it has finally allowed the
370Z the freedom simply to do what
it does. And it does that as well as any
of its forebears have.
MATT SAUNDERS
The suspension is softer but the Nismo still struggles for compliance on B-roads; better insulation makes for a quieter cabin
Price
0-62mph
Top speed
Economy
CO2
Kerb weight
Engine
Power
Torque
Gearbox
37,575
5.2sec
155mph (limited)
26.6mpg (combined)
248g/km
1535kg
V6, 3696cc, petrol
339bhp at 7400rpm
274lb ft at 5200rpm
6-spd manual
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be any peak greater than 2000ft, of which
well over 100 exist within the UK. And
given the vastness of the great Brecon
Beacons and Snowdonia national parks,
you might expect Wales to be home to a fair chunk
of them. But its not. It has just eight.
The two most famous are the 2907ft Pen y Fan,
which lies south-west of Brecon, and the 3560ft
Snowdon, the highest in respectively the south and
north of the country. Handily for a hack looking for
a hook to a story about two huge, powerful cars, the
route between these two huge, powerful peaks takes
in some of the best driving roads in this or any other
country in our still intact United Kingdom.
The Bentley Continental GT you will know, for it
has been a fairly frequent presence on these pages
since its launch in 2003, and despite being regularly
and at least once comprehensively updated on the
way, it remains essentially the same car. The 6.0-litre
twin-turbo W12 motor powering this Speed version

isnt that much changed, either. Yes, its power
output has been tickled up by another 10bhp to
626bhp, but given that this engine developed
552bhp in basic form upon introduction over a
decade ago, thats not such a leap. Then again, and
for these purposes at least, theres some benefit to
its consistency, for its role here is the provide the
benchmark for the other car now pulling into the car
park opposite the Storey Arms on the A470, the start
point for most hikers on their way up Pen y Fan.
That car is, of course, the Mercedes-Benz S-class
coup, perhaps better known as the replacement
for the CL. In S63 AMG guise as here, its 5.5-litre
twin-turbo V8 has a trifling 577bhp but, lacking
the Bentleys four-wheel drive hardware, it weighs
a quarter of a tonne less despite being both longer
and taller. The upshot is a fractional power-toweight advantage to Mercedes that would matter
little were it not backed by a monstrous torqueto-weight advantage, too. The Speed is Bentleys
The Merc has clever

suspension but the
Bentley keeps up
The Mercedes feels very contemporary, not only in its design and materials but also in its provision of tech
The Bentleys dashboard reflects its older lineage but the quality and choice of materials inject real class
fastest road car yet and it looks likely to be blown to
dust by a Mercedes based on a pre-existing saloon
with a smaller engine and fewer cylinders.
The price differential between them makes
painful reading, too, for Bentley fans. At 156,700,
the Speed costs over 30,000 more than its rival,
money that the Merc buyer could spend speccing
his car to the nines or just buying a brand-new
Lotus Elise for a bit of fun on the side.
And I can think of no other two-door car, save a
Rolls-Royce Wraith, capable of making the Bentley
look so small. But it does: the Mercedes coup
might sit on a shorter wheelbase than an S-class
saloon but it still logs in at well over five metres in
length, longer even than four-door rivals such as
the Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin Rapide S.
Its lines flow beautifully, but next to it, the Bentley
looks taut, compact and purposeful.
Technologically, it is to the Bentley as a supercomputer is to an abacus. Were the roads not so
winding, a passenger could have happily whiled
away the entire journey from south to north trying

to figure out the full range of its functionality and
still found work to do at journeys end. This is a car
that uses cameras as eyes to control the suspension,
the cruise control and even the steering on the
motorway, it really will drive itself. Tick the right
boxes on the options sheet and you can have a
seat with a longer list of massages than a five-star
Bangkok hotel and a Burmester music system with
more controls than an Abbey Road mixing desk.
But were not here to fiddle with gadgets, however
enticing they may be. Were here to drive and I make
no excuses for falling on the S-class keys first.
The route up past Builth Wells, Llandridnod
Wells, Rhayader and towards Betws-y-Coed and
Snowdownia is one of the best drives anywhere on
the mainland, especially if you keep off the A470
and stick to the often more direct and always less
travelled B-roads.
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Bentley vs Mercedes | Luxury GTs

The Mercedes extra
torque is an asset
on roads like these
If the Merc is finding these roads hard,

how is the Bentley faring? Oddly, every
time I look in the mirror, it is still there
pure-bred sports cars nor even purpose-built
GTs. Both are spun off saloon car architectures
(lets not forget the Bentleys Volkswagen Phaeton
ancestry) and even the lighter Mercedes weighs the
wrong side of two tonnes.
But at times, 663lb ft of torque can make
even such evident avoirdupois seem irrelevant.
Mercedes home-grown seven-speed transmission
is annoying because it is neither as smooth nor as
intuitive as the ZF eight-speeder in the Bentley, but
once youve learned to lock it in a ratio and let the
torque do the work, this is a mightily fast car, and
by any conventional standard you like. The fourwheel-drive versions available in left-hand-drive
markets will pop sub-4sec 0-62mph runs all day
long. And that engine! I am by both instinct and
disposition suspicious of downsized turbocharged
engines but this one is magnificent. Its performance
is not characterised by the turbos at all, merely
helped along. They blow relatively little boost, allow
for a double-digit compression ratio and, as such,
offer neither lag nor impedance to the engines
voice. Throttle response is electrifying, the noise the
very blood and thunder youd dream of in such a
car, and the thrust well, it is simply majestic.
Sad to say, the Bentley engine struggles by
comparison. The issue is not its relative lack of
torque or that its extra power is entirely stymied
by its additional weight, because this is still a
massively fast car. But it cant do the subjective
stuff anything like so well. Its voice is dull and its
throttle response slack by comparison. There is no

joy in this engine and, to be honest, it has been that
way since it was born.
Were deep into mid-Wales and Im fiddling
with the S63s chassis set-up, trying to decide if its
Pendolino-like ability to lean into corners is an asset
or gimmick. I decide that on give-and-take roads
such as these, where it sometimes struggles to
distinguish between curves and cambers, that its
best left alone and settle for Sport mode instead.
I can remember being blown away by how well
the S63 AMG saloon handled, but that was by the
hardly high standards that youd expect from a
luxury limousine. The bar is far higher here and the
coup is clearing it, but by less than Id thought.
Theres an artificiality to the steering that makes
the car difficult to place on the road, and despite
the arsenal of electronic suspension trickery at its
disposal, it lacks the iron-fisted body control that
Id expected. Then again, these are tough roads and
if the Merc is finding them hard, how is the Bentley
faring? Oddly, every time I look in the mirror, it
is still there and showing no apparent signs of
struggling to keep up.
The reason why soon becomes clear. In every
dynamic area save perhaps braking, it is objectively
inferior to the Mercedes. Subjectively, however, it
is a rather different matter. Out here where there
is no such thing as a constant radius bend, where
the only thing that changes more often than the
weather is the camber and surface of the road,
The Continental GT Speed is Bentleys fastest road car
The Speeds 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 puts out 626bhp
Mercs 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 is strong and rewarding

Both have commanding presence and turn heads, equines aside (right)
The Bentley builds driver confidence quickly, aided by its good steering
Together, they pack a total of 1203bhp. Its enough to move mountains

its not torque or power thats the chief
determinant of your point-to-point pace: its
confidence. And this the Bentley supplies. Its oldstyle hydraulic steering has a feel that youll not find
in the Mercedes and, despite their passivity and
relative technological backwardness, its dampers
retain better control of the Bentleys body. Theres
less pitch and heave, and in the medium-speed
turns that characterise this part of the world, Id call
it the more nimble of the two, were nimble a word
you could ever use to describe a 2.3-tonne fourwheel-drive Bentley with a 6.0-litre 12-cylinder
twin-turbo motor. Then again, it is shorter in the
wheelbase than the Benz, and substantially so, so
perhaps we should not be so surprised.
How concerned should we be about such issues?
These are cars more sporting than sports and there
are many whod argue that there are considerations
that should take their place ahead of mid-corner
adjustability in the priority queue for such devices.
Which is fair enough, but when I turn my
attention to less exciting but perhaps more relevant
considerations, I find them harder to separate. I
The Bentley is more

compact, or less big,
than the Mercedes
should prefer the Mercedes because, again, if you

think about it at all sensibly, its just the better car.
Its ride is more deft and its interior more spacious
in front, back and boot. Its undoubtedly quieter
at a constant cruise and theres so much to play
with in here that years from now youd likely still
be finding new functions that youd hitherto never
known existed. Nor can you quibble with the cabin
design, where Mercedes has been able to tempt
traditional materials into entirely harmonious
living arrangements with a post-modern dash of

thrilling complexity and sophistication.
The Bentley has little to offer in reply and its
dashboard, with its simple analogue dials and a
navigation screen not unlike that in a Volkswagen
Golf, seems antediluvian by comparison. And
yet theres a sense of occasion in here, a feeling
of well being amid those exquisitely judged and
matched hides and veneers that speak of another
set of priorities, an innate class that not even the
Bentley vs Mercedes | Luxury GTs

Bentley Continental
GT Speed
Mercedes-Benz
S63 AMG coup
RATING
Price
0-62mph
Top speed
AAAAC
156,700
4.2sec
206mph
Economy
CO2 emissions
Kerb weight
19.5mpg
338g/km
2320kg
AAAAC
125,595
4.2sec
186mph (limited, with
Drivers Pack)
28.0mpg
237g/km
2070kg
Engine layout
Installation
Power
Torque
Power to weight
Specific output
Compression ratio
Gearbox
W12, 5998cc,
twin-turbo, petrol
Front, longitudinal, 4WD
626bhp at 6000rpm
604lb ft at 1700rpm
270bhp per tonne
104bhp per litre
9.0:1
8-spd automatic
V8, 5461cc,
twin-turbo, petrol
Front, longitudinal, RWD
577bhp at 5500rpm
663lb ft at 2250rpm
279bhp per tonne
106bhp per litre
10.0:1
7-spd automatic
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Boot capacity
Fuel tank
Real-world range
4806mm
1944mm
1398mm
2746mm
358 litres
90 litres
330 miles
5027mm
1899mm
1411mm
2945mm
400 litres
80 litres
420 miles
Front suspension
Double wishbones, air

springs, anti-roll bar
Multi-link rear axle, air
405mm ventilated
discs (f), 335mm
ventilated discs (r)
9.5Jx21in
275/35 ZR21
Multi-link, air springs,

anti-roll bar
Multi-link rear axle, air
390mm ventilated
discs (f), 360mm
ventilated discs (r)
8.5Jx19in (f), 9.5Jx19in (r)
255/45 ZR19 (f),
285/35 YR19 (r)
Rear suspension
Brakes
Wheels
Tyres
Mercedes can match. For the less gadget obsessed,

it is a wonderful place in which to pass time time.
Despite an entire day on the road, by the time we
reach the foothills of Snowdon, a clear victor has
still to emerge. Despite all the common ground they
share, these are profoundly different cars. Bentley
has excelled itself in imbuing the Speed with a
timeless quality that the Mercedes cannot match,
but if it is performance, ride, refinement or space
that matters most to you, the Merc is just better,
as well as 30,000 cheaper. Even in this relatively
price insensitive part of the market, that counts. In
hackneyed terms, the head directs you straight to
the Benz, while the heart implores you to go for the
Bentley. I decide to sleep on it.
Soon after dawn the following day, we finish
shooting and Ive rarely seen this part of the world
look more beautiful. But I am tired, there are many
long hours of driving ahead and time is short.
Bentley or Mercedes? At last, the decision is clear. I
walk straight to the Bentley, take one last, wistful look
at that gorgeous interior and then, and only slightly
guiltily, settle into the Mercedes and head for home. L
HOW WOULD THE ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE S HAVE FARED?

WE WANTED THIS to be a three-car test, but so
soon after its launch, the Aston Martin Rapide S,
newly transformed by an eight-speed gearbox and
some suspension revisions, was unavailable.
You always have to be cautious about making
comparisons about a car that youve driven on
neither the same roads nor at the same time as
its rivals but I think that it would have put on a
good show. The Astons relative lack of mid-range
torque would probably have impeded its progress,
but it would have countered with that V12 yowl,
wonderful steering and what Id be happy to wager
would be the best-balanced handling of the trio.
Standing against it would be ride and refinement
levels that, I suspect strongly, would struggle to
match even those of the Bentley let alone the Benz
and an interior that, while beautiful, is infernally
fiddly to use. Of course, it has four doors but I
expect that thered be more room in the back of
the Mercedes, if not the Bentley, and its boot is the

smallest of the three.
Where would it have come in the final reckoning?
Im not going to predict an order but I expect that
it would appeal even more to the heart than the
Bentley and even less to the head than the Benz
and it would have been in with a shot.
Not just
Williams
Williams is not just coming back in F1 its also now a
leading engineering business. Steve Cropley talks to
the new boss, Claire Williams, about the turnaround
PHOTOGRAPHY STAN PAPIOR
ts a surprise in one way, but not in another,

that the first person we encounter on arrival at
Williams F1 on a mission to meet the deputy
team principal, Claire Williams, and investigate
the reasons for the F1 teams renewed success
this season is the founder himself, Sir Frank.
As we wait for the receptionist, he appears
behind us in the famous wheelchair, on the way
to the lift and his office upstairs. My colleague Mr
Hallett and I have met him before, but nothing
prepares you for the piercing eyes, the directness
of the questioning; the sheer force of this
exceptional mans personality. His face is so
famous from the haunted fishtank that its quite
startling to see it in the flesh.
He deals with us briskly. In a few seconds, he
has satisfied himself on the validity of our errand,
made sure that were being assisted, politely
wished us a successful visit and disappeared into
the lift with his ghost-like assistant.
Without words, he has also answered a question
I might later have asked: what is Sir Franks role
around here, given that he removed himself from
the Williams executive board back in 2012? The
Sir Frank founded the Williams team with Patrick Head
answer is now so obvious: he continues to be the

setter of Williams standards and the keeper of
its flame. He is an enormous, continuing asset
as his daughter will tell us without prompting in
a few minutes time.
We troop upstairs, two hacks and a
photographer, and then walk down a long corridor
and into a white meeting room with a rectangular
table, to await Claire Williams.
There is no grand entrance. She appears in a
minute or two, accompanied by group CEO Mike
ODriscoll, whom we know well from his days
running Jaguar and with whom she nowadays
works closely to run the whole Williams group
both the F1 team and the new advanced
engineering arm. As we exchange pleasantries, I
note a hint of weariness with interviews. After 18
months of daily newspaper inquisitions, it is clear
that Claire is probably expecting to be asked, yet
again, what its like being a woman running an F1
team, the classic unanswerable question. We have
already resolved not to ask it.
Hers is nevertheless an extraordinary story:
the tale of a girl, one of three siblings, brought
The Mansell FW14B is

Claire Williams favourite
in the teams collection
up by inspirational parents whose lives were

dominated both by big-time racing and then by
the additional, enormous challenge brought by
Sir Franks near-fatal car accident in 1986 that
confined him to the wheelchair.
Despite it all, Claire, who was 10 when the
accident happened, remembers a relatively
normal household, an atmosphere created by the
strength and stoicism of her remarkable mother,
Lady Virginia, in the familys Wiltshire home, near
Hungerford. It was magical, says Claire, to grow
up close to the F1 team and work there during
school holidays although she always understood,
from childhood, that there would never be a formal
role for her in the family business. I was content
with that and never questioned it, she says. I
wanted to do my own thing anyway.
After school (I was always an average student)
she studied politics at Newcastle because the
subject interested her, although she admits that
it was one of those courses people choose if they
dont have a vocation. After graduating in 1999,
Claire Williams: The old set-up was no longer feasible
she began a three-year stint as a Silverstone press

officer that ended with redundancy in 2002. After
that, she drifted back into jobs at Williams on an
informal basis, doing whatever people asked.
So far, this hardly sounds like the story of a
budding success-grabbing F1 team leader, but
during Claires later 20s, things began happening
to greatly sharpen her focus. There was no single
moment of inspiration, she insists, although
perhaps the waning success that followed
Williams F1s BMW-powered 2003 season (four
wins) may have had something to do with it.
I dont think of myself as competitive, she says,
though in the supermarket, I always want to get
to the checkout first. When the team wasnt doing
well, I felt massively frustrated, though I had no
responsibility for it at the time. I hated hearing
people say we were fading the way Tyrrell had
done. It hurt. I suppose Id grown up seeing what it
had cost mum and dad to make Williams one of the
worlds most successful teams, and I couldnt bear
thinking it wasnt as good as theyd intended.
Claires own modern era began in 2010 with a
phone call from the head of marketing, Jim Wright,
to say that the teams head of communications
had resigned and would she take the job? I asked
if hed spoken to Frank and, of course, he hadnt.
Hell tell you to bugger off, I said. So Jim phoned
Frank, and thats exactly what happened. But Jim
was sure he could make it right with Frank and,
after a couple of weeks, he did. Claire knew the
team from top to bottom and took to the role easily.
However, as her career began to take off, the
team seemed to get ever closer to the buffers.
By 2011, when she gained responsibility for
marketing, the team was a lowly ninth in the
constructors championship. Then in 2012,
SELLING F1 TECH ELSEWHERE

ONE OF THE key missions of
Williams Advanced Engineering,
the new division at Grove tasked
with spreading its F1-derived
tech into wider areas of the
engineering and energy markets,
is to make clear that its core
business is about much more than motor racing.
WAE, which employs 150 engineers, occupies
premises at Grove initially built for limited
production of the Jaguar C-X75 hybrid supercar,
but when that project folded, the management
saw an opportunity to keep its technical teams
together and deploy them on other projects.
Managing director Craig Wilson a
distinguished engineer with Aston Martin, TWR
and HSV connections in his background has
been building the business since starting at
Grove in January. He says that his company is
already a force in the energy storage market,
working on large flywheel-based devices for
microgrids, and attracting new clients by word
of mouth. It has other projects, some for the
military, most of them secret, that employ its
expertise in lightweight structures, composites,
aerodynamics and electrification. One project
has been to devise an electric propulsion system
for a well known brand of folding bicycle.
Weve earned good money from day one, says
Wilson. The business is now expanding strongly.
And theres another kind of return. Our wideranging activities mean were well placed to pick
up industry trends that can help the F1 team.
when Williams floated on the Frankfurt stock

exchange and she replaced Sir Frank as the
familys representative on the board, the team only
managed to finish eighth (after an unexpected win
for Pastor Maldonado in Spain).
But it is the failures of the 2013 season, the year
when Claire became deputy team principal with
responsibility for marketing, communications
and other commercial functions, that will
always be most vivid. It was horrendous, she
says. In previous years, wed tried to improve
things by bringing individuals into the team. We
learned from bitter experience that youre never
going to improve a team of 600-odd people with
one appointment.
So for 2013, we decided to make wholesale
changes across the group. It didnt happen in one
meeting, but by March-April we had laid our plans,
which are the ones were still working with today.
The worst thing at that stage was the sinking
feeling we had at the start of last season in
Australia, knowing the hoped-for improvements
to the 2013 car hadnt worked, that there were still
18 difficult races to go, and wed be asking our
wonderful team of people to leave their families
and go racing through the year, without being
able to show them the changes we were confident
would take effect in 2014.
The nub of the problem, says Claire, was
technical leadership. The team had always had
plenty of core talent, most of which was staying on
board in the difficult days, but the organisation
wasnt allowing them to work effectively. The
old set-up with Frank and Patrick [Head] at the
top and everyone below them, led by a technical
director, was no longer feasible, she says. One
of the first things we did was to hire Pat Symonds
From the left:

Symonds, Williams,
ODriscoll, Wilson
In the 2014 German GP, Massa exited dramatically but Bottas came second; in 2013, a slow stop hardly mattered
Claire Williams | Interview

as TD [technical director], but then to install
commanders of various departments below
him, to run things.
Another enlightened decision was to change
engine supplier from Renault to Mercedes for
2014. It might look obvious now but it was a
tough call then, both because Renault had been
a long-lived and successful partner for Williams
before, and because the decision to change had
to be made before Mercedes superiority was
anywhere near as clear as now, when at the time
of writing Mercedes has scored 13 victories
to Renaults three. Williams is third in the
constructors championship, and its drivers have
been on the podium five more times since Valtteri
Bottass initial podium in Austria at mid-year.
Inside the teams Grove headquarters, the smiles
are back on peoples faces, although most realise
that theyre entering an even more critical phase
of improvement. Last season, it hardly mattered
if the team lost two seconds on a pitstop because
someone fitted the tyre blankets the wrong way
round, says Claire. We werent in contention
anyway. But the situation is very different now.
Weve been talking for half an hour, and it
occurs to me that Claire has been describing
this momentous team turnaround with a
certain matter-of-factness mixed with calm
determination, and that would elude many a
seasoned team boss. Doesnt this whole thing
daunt you, I ask? Isnt the big danger with F1 that
you can do things fantastically well and still fail?
Her answer, in a way, restates the Williams
credo. The race team always reminds me of an
orchestra, she says. If you have the right talent,
the right leadership and everyone is working well
together, you will be successful. L
PAT SYMONDS ON THE WILLIAMS F1 COMEBACK

FOR A DECADE, Williams F1 had
and we only put things on it that have been
a problem with competitiveness.
proven to make it faster, which isnt the way it
Then it appointed high-achieving
was done in the past. But this year, our rate of
technical director Pat Symonds,
development is better than anyone elses. Were
who has become a very large part
really proud of that.
of the solution.
Technical directors are rarely willing to be
When he started at Grove last
precise about their targets, but not Symonds.
summer, the team was ninth in the constructors
My ambition is to be in a position to challenge
championship. Now its third and the momentum
for the championship in 2016, he says. We want
is definitely upward. Were ahead of where I
to make 2015 a dress rehearsal for that. Well
hoped wed be at this stage of the season, says
have new cars for both seasons and hope to start
Symonds, but theres much more to do.
picking up wins on the way.
Observing the team from outside, it was
Like everyone here, Im keen to win because I
clear there were problems but when I came here
dont much like the alternative. After 33 years in
I realised it certainly wasnt the facilities. The
F1, I cant precisely remember every race Ive won,
wind tunnel is 10 years old, but its still great. And
but I definitely remember every one Ive lost.
the core skills here are first
class. But the IT system was
The 2014 car has
old-fashioned, and so were the
been developed
ways of working. Engineers
quickly and cleverly
were mistaking activity for
achievement. They were making
a huge number of new parts for
the car, then reverting to old
ones when they didnt work.
Symonds prefers
simplification and engineering
rigour in developing the car.
We need to know what is good
about the car, and why, he
explains. We took the best
car we could to Australia at
the beginning of this year,
ON YOUR MARKS
GET SET
SLOW
Dont be fooled by the cars slow pace the competitive effort in the
annual MPG Marathon is cranked up at ten-tenths for all of its two
days and 320 or so miles. Feather-footed Tim Dickson gives it a go
PHOTOGRAPHY LUC LACEY
Tim (on right) and

co-driver Kevin plot
an eco-friendly course
Racers Gordon
Shedden and Matt
Neal (left), in a BTCCliveried Civic, are part
of a large Honda team
ere somewhere on the

A343 in Hampshire.
The road snakes quite
steeply downhill and
were building speed
rapidly 45mph, 50, 55,
then 60mph. Up ahead are BTCC
aces Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden,
driving a Honda Civic Tourer liveried
up just like their race cars, and were
slowly gaining on them. In neutral.
Theres a Volkswagen Passat between
us and them and, for a moment, I
consider overtaking it to conserve
our precious momentum. Suddenly,
the racers have to brake almost to a
standstill for a van in front that has
slowed to turn right. Its infuriating.
Were only a few hundred metres
from our next destination and
we could have got there without
touching the accelerator pedal had no
one got in the way.
This, if the pictures havent already
given it away, is the MPG Marathon.
It isnt a race far from it but the
competition is white hot. Despite
this, my co-driver Kevin Booker and
I reckon that we could be in with a
chance of doing pretty well, given
the outstanding real-world economy
of the 1.6 i-DTEC Civic hatch were
driving and what turns out to be a
shared long-term preoccupation with
particularly parsimonious driving.
The annual MPG Marathon has

been running since 2000, when Ross
Durkin of the CO2-savvy Fleet World
magazine decided to resurrect the
Mobil Economy Run, a fuel economy
driving challenge held a few decades
ago and contested by eco-driving
pioneer, one-time economy world
record holder and former Autocar
deputy editor Stuart Bladon, who,
incidentally, is still at it, driving a
Peugeot 308 in this years event with
brother Hugh as co-driver.
Durkins timing for the inaugural
MPG Marathon was fortuitously
impeccable, coinciding as it did
with the UKs near-crippling fuel
price protests, which made almost
everyone in the country acutely
aware of just how much fuel their
car was using. Since then, because
of environmental concerns/wars
in the Gulf/punitive road and
company car tax rules/spiralling
fuel duty (delete as appropriate),
fuel economy has gained an everincreasing importance.
These days, the MPG Marathon,
which takes place on public roads,
takes the form of a navigational
scatter event. In other words,
competitors are given a list of
destinations to which they can get by
any route they so choose. A few years
ago the routes from point to point
All entrants set off

with tanks filled and
caps sealed by the AA
Your Views regular Victor Harman hit 84mpg in a Seat Leon

were fixed, but this caused all
sorts of logistical and administrative
headaches with the organisers
because it meant that the event was
classified as actual motorsport. The
scatter approach is much simpler,
plus it allows drivers to get creative
with their navigation. To prevent cars
becoming too much of a low-speed
rolling road block along the way,
theres a maximum time allowed to
get to each of the days checkpoints,
with half a mile per gallon docked
from your overall recorded economy
figure for each minute youre late.
Competitors cover around 320
miles over the two days of the event,
depending on their choice of route.
All you have to do to win is record
a mile per gallon figure higher than
anyone elses, but there are also
awards given for best improvement
on the manufacturers claimed
One entrant took

part in a Subaru BRZ;
another in an Alfa 4C
BY THE TIME WERE

BACK AT BASE, THE
TRIP METER HAS
SETTLED ON 98.1MPG
combined economy figure, and a
prize for the most economical van.
Cars (and vans) have to be standard,
and are rigorously scrutineered
by the AA, with the fuel tanks
brimmed and sealed before setting
off. Point-to-point mileages are
noted along the way.
This years MPG Marathon has
attracted a decent mix of competitors.

There are fleet managers, police
drivers and representatives of
various public sector bodies, plus
a smattering of interest from the
manufacturers, including Seat and
Peugeot. Kevin and I are part of
Honda UKs multi-pronged effort,
which includes us in the Civic hatch,
racers Neal and Shedden in a Civic

Tourer, the BBCs Paul Clifton and
traffic cop Shaun Cronin also sharing
a Tourer and four guys from Hondas
R&D department Fergal McGrath,
James Warren, Tony Shiggins and
Julian Warren in, you guessed it,
another Civic Tourer, which they all
had a hand in developing. Elsewhere,
there are defending MPG Marathon
champs Nick Chapman and
Rosemary Horner in a Ford Fiesta
1.6 Econetic and up and coming
Formula Ford racers Harrison Scott
and Louise Richardson in a Fiesta
ST-3. Theres also a Subaru BRZ. And
an Alfa Romeo 4C.
Day one begins with a run from our
base, south of Cirencester, to a hotel
just off the A40 near Abergavenny,
and we opt for an easy jaunt along
the M4 into Wales. Were fighting
a headwind and battling for inside
Stuart Bladon (in foreground) is a former mpg world record holder; you choose your own route between checkpoints; Tim and Kevin coax their Civics mpg close to three figures
MPG Marathon | Drive
ECONOMICAL, WITH THE TRUTH
Your pace rarely

exceeds 55mph or
so, which means that
trucks can gradually
creep up on your tail
lane space with lorries, but the steady

pace has our trip meter claiming
89.4mpg at the end of it. Not bad
going if accurate but well need
to do better if were to be in with
a chance of winning. The next leg
takes us north-east to Worcester. Its
a pleasant drive and we barely feel
like were holding anyone up, but
torrential rain and deep standing
water- in Great Malvern causes extra
drag for the final few miles. The trip
reckons on 86.7 mpg at the end of it.
Our final run of the day takes us back
to Cirencester, but theres a monster
traffic jam to carefully navigate our
way out of on the Worcester ring
road and monsoon conditions on the

M5, so the trip computer reckons on
82mpg for that leg.
The next day is more of the same.
Driving really, really slowly is, as it
turns out, quite relaxing. It focuses
your mind if youre at the wheel and
forces you to plan ahead in a way that
many drivers would do well to try
for themselves, but the total absence
of pressure to make progress at all
costs takes quite a weight off your
shoulders. As a passenger, you can
relax knowing that youre not going
to be scared witless by any daft
overtaking or heavy-footed look at
me stupidity. Its also considerably
cheaper than driving really, really
OFFICIAL COMBINED ECONOMY figures get a

bad press, but the MPG Marathon proved that
they can be bettered. All it requires is a mix of
self-control, patience and, every now and then,
an utter pig-headed, slow-motion belligerence.
Youll spend 99 per cent of your time not going
very fast at all, and one per cent refusing to slow
down for anything to conserve momentum.
The sworn enemies of ultra-high economy
figures are hard acceleration (or anything
other than barely perceptible acceleration)
and sustained high speeds meaning anything
over 55mph or so. As such, the bottom seveneighths of the accelerator pedals travel become
redundant, along with your air-con, heated
seats and other power-consuming luxuries.
Coasting in neutral used to be outlawed
in fuel economy challenges, but its used
increasingly these days. There are arguments
for and against it, but harvesting the cars
stored kinetic energy even on slight downhills
really does seem to make a difference. As does
slipstreaming lorries on motorways, although
this is frowned upon, too especially if you get
close enough to activate your cars collision
avoidance autonomous braking system.
quickly, and will even save you a fair

few quid compared with driving
really, really normally.
We record a trip-computed 91mpg
and 88.5mpg respectively for the
first two runs of day two, and then hit
fuel-saving gold on the final leg, back
on the M4 from Bath to Cirencester.
A tailwind and some sneaky
slipstreaming has the Civics claimed
economy edging up and up. And up.
At one point, its nearly into three
figures, but by the time were back at
base, it has settled on 98.1mpg. Not
bad going, but enough to win?
All the cars are carefully refilled
and brimmed by the AA. That takes
a while, so the official results arent
announced for a few days but, even
so, its clear that Team Hondas Civics
have excelled. At the final count,
the R&D Civic Tourer is declared
the winner, with an incredible
97.92mpg, just beating the defending

champions Fiesta by 0.84mpg. The
95mpg Citron C4 Cactus of John
Kendall and Paul Nieuwenhius
is third. Winners of the prize for
biggest improvement over the
manufacturers claimed combined
economy figure goes to the Scott/
Richardson Formula Ford racer pair
in the Fiesta ST-3, with a remarkable
75.77mpg at the final count (Ford
claims 47.9mpg combined for the
ST-3). Kevin and I finish fourth
overall with 88.6mpg impressive
enough on its own, and it means
that the on-board trip computer is
incredibly accurate, but disappointing
given the margin to the winners.
Still, its a surprisingly fun event,
albeit one with a serious and ever
more relevant message: we could all
use a lot less fuel if we wanted to. You
just have to put your mind to it. L
The AA scrutineers the event; the overall winners were Hondas R&D crew in a Civic Tourer
ROAD TEST
Renault Twingo
No 5189
Will Renault storm the market with its rear-engined city car?
MODEL TESTED 1.0 SCE Dynamique
l Price 10,995 l Power 69bhp l Torque 67lb ft l 0-60mph 17.6sec
l Fuel economy 42.3mpg l CO2 emissions 95g/km l 70-0mph 53.8m l Skidpan 0.74g
ore than 20 years ago, long

before the city car class
blossomed to accommodate the
diverse range of models youll
find in it today, a 3.4m, three-door,
left-hand-drive-only Renault proved
that small could once again sell in
big numbers. Offered with only one
engine and in one trim level, the 1992
Twingo was a bold, characterful and
utterly distinctive urban runabout of
simplicity, compactness, value and
abundant flair. It was more desirable
than a Fiat Panda and more modern
than a Mini and it beat the Ford Ka to
market by several years.
PHOTOGRAPHY STAN PAPIOR
WE LIKE Stylish and alternative Clever smartphone integration Manoeuvrable in town
l Thats what 45deg of steering

angle looks like. It makes for
an 8.6m turning circle. From
the other side, you can see the
chassis and steering links.
l Top-spec as-tested Dynamique trim

has a camera-based lane departure
warning system. It only issues audible
and visual warnings, though, so its not
lane keeping.
l The bonnet release catches are on either

side of the lozenge. Flip off the blanks,
unlock, pull out the latches and the panel
slides about eight inches south. Fluid
bottles are underneath.
l A stubby front end is made possible

by the rear-engined configuration. Its
interesting that Renault has shunned
the one-box silhouette of the original
Twingo, though.
It was a hard act to follow.

Launched in 2007, the secondgeneration Twingo should have built
on its predecessors success but it
never hit the sales heights of the Mk1.
Renault started work on a betterpackaged, more original replacement
in 2008. A rear-engined platform was
the only way to take the car forwards,
as Renault saw it, but prohibitively
expensive. Then along came Daimler,
which needed something similar for
its Smart brand, and a future for the
Twingo was secured.
Time to find out exactly what that
future looks, sounds and drives like.
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING

AAAAC
The biggest gain for the Twingo
earned from its move to a rearmounted engine, were told, is
packaging and good packaging is
critical at this end of the market.
At just under 3.6m long, the new
car is almost 100mm shorter than
its predecessor, 90mm shorter than
a Panda and 70mm shorter than a
Hyundai i10. But its not the shortest
car of its kind. All three of the
HISTORY
The original Twingos
origins are a matter of
debate. The car bears a
striking resemblance to a
prototype built by Polish
manufacturer FSM for a
project with which Renault
was also involved. The car
was called the Beskid and
Polish Beskid has a claim to the Twingos ancestry
the story goes that FSM
never extended its patent.
The Renault Twingo emerged on the market shortly after it expired.
This Mk3 Twingo was signed off in 2010, when Renaults tie-up with Daimler
was inked. It was previewed last year by the TwinRun and TwinZ concepts.
WE DONT LIKE Short on space Sanitised handling Lacklustre performance and economy
l The wide shoulders with inset

tail-lights are a surprisingly evocative
nod to the original mid-engined
Renault 5 Turbo an influential car for
the Twingos designers.
l The exaggerated rake of the rear screen

also references the R5. Renault almost put
hip-mounted air intakes just ahead of the rear
axle, to complete the tribute.
l Optional (for 850) full-length

sunroof looks a bit untidy when furled
but it does a decent job of sealing the
cabin when its closed.
l This recess looks as if it

should hide a release switch
for the rear hatch. In fact,
the button is next to the
numberplate lights.
ON THE INSIDE
l White accents on the steering

wheel, doors and fascia are also
available in blue, black and red.
l Removable flexicase storage box holds 2.6 litres of

stuff. Annoyingly, its cut flush with the fascia on one side
but stands proud for right-hand-drive versions.
l The instruments are clear and readable, but theyre

more Smart than Twingo. Its understandable but
regrettable as well.
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
In a fairly obvious bit of marketing, Renault has identified that
this car will be bought by the smartphone generation so it has
provided a handy universal mount to hold said hardware. It fits
neatly into the fascia, has its own USB connection and power
supply and its standard equipment. Genius.
Download Renaults free R&GO app to your phone and youll
also instantly endow your Twingo with navigation, extended
communication, multimedia and trip computer functions. The
nav is provided by CoPilot and the mapping is downloaded with
the app, so using it doesnt eat into your data allowance.
Renaults R-Link touchscreen multimedia set-up is optional
on Dynamique spec cars. it has a 7in screen, voice control and
surround-sound audio by Arkamys. Its part of a 600 Techo
Pack, together with a reversing camera. We cant imagine that
many will go for it, though.
Volkswagen Groups Slovakianbuilt sister models and the CitronPeugeot-Toyota triplets five-door
five-seaters all require 100mm less
space at the kerb. On the spec sheet,
the VW Up also trumps the Renault
on boot space, as does the i10. So
theres reason to be a touch suspicious
about Renaults claims that this car is
packaging marvel.
The rear-mounted motor does
bring other benefits. In our test car,
it was Renaults 999cc naturally
aspirated three-cylinder SCe petrol
engine mounted transversely, inclined
by 49deg and reconfigured for
compactness. It produces 69bhp and
67lb ft and drives the rear wheels via
a five-speed manual gearbox. Those
are competitive but unexceptional
outputs, but more puff can be had
from a range-topping turbocharged
898cc, 89bhp TCe model.
With no engine to encumber them,
the Twingos front wheels can turn
through 45deg of steering lock in
either direction about 50 per cent
more than most front-engined cars.
The turning circle is just 8.6m; again,
beatable, but solely in a Toyota iQ.
The Twingo is constructed of
high-strength steel but has a soft

frontal section featuring bonnet,
bumper and front wings made of
Noryl memory plastic, which is light,
good on pedestrian protection and
pops back into shape after a minor
ding. Suspension is via independent
struts at the front and a de Dion
torsion beam at the rear.
INTERIOR
AAABC
The Twingos cabin has plenty of
colour and visual interest, as well as
some novel storage solutions, but
theres a bit of sleight of hand going
on in here: eye-catching features
intended to cover up for a cabin that
isnt as practical as it should be.
The driving position is sound, but
you dont get the reach adjustment
of our test car on entry-level models,
and neither do you get ISOFIX child
seat anchorages for the front seat as
standard, which could be an issue for
parents with child seats that are too
bulky for the back.
Theres decent room for your
extremities up front but headroom
l Passenger space in the front is good, but entry-level cars do without reach
adjustment for the steering wheel and ISOFIX mounting points for child seats.
860m
0.32
820m
920m m min
m max
HOW BIG IS IT?
1554mm
188980 litres
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Typical rear
legroom 750mm
630mm
2492mm
46%
473mm
54%
3595mm
l Theres decent legroom in the back but headroom is very limited, even by the
standards of city cars. The optional sunroof may be partly to blame for that.
1452mm
1425mm
Adequate, but not

as bright on main
beam as the pretty
LED running lights
might suggest.
1646mm
HEADLIGHTS
Turning circle: 8.6m
VISIBILITY TEST
Strong. Higher
driving position than
some and sensibly
sized pillars. The
B-pillars can intrude
at junctions, though.
Width 920-1150mm
WHEEL AND PEDAL ALIGNMENT

Good, which is pleasant to find, given
that Renaults joint-venture partner,
Smart, didnt do so well on this front
with the last Fortwo. Pedals are small
but not too closely stacked. Wheel has
lots of adjustment, except in basic spec.
Length 580-1440mm
120mm
100mm
Height 330-600mm
l The boot is a bit shallow, for obvious reasons, but it is usable. The rear
seatbacks and front passenger seatback fold to accommodate longer items.
ON THE ROAD
T3
Track notes
DRY CIRCUIT
T6
Renault Twingo 1.0 SCe

Dynamique
1min 43.4sec
Volkswagen High Up
1min 34.5sec
The dry circuit was in
fact wet for the Twingos
laps, but that only partly
explains the Renaults
poor time. Poor front-end
purchase and sluggish
performance disappoint.
WET CIRCUIT
Renault Twingo 1.0 SCE
Dynamique
1min 31.6sec
Volkswagen High Up
1min 21.8sec
Cant blame the elements
this time. The cars front
end wont be hurried, and
stability control only stays
out of the way if youre
super-smooth.
T2 T5
T7
T1
T4
Start/finish
l It stops well for T1 because it isnt going fast in

the first place but understeers a bit past the apex.
l Fleeting, momentary
balance presents on the
entry to T4 but is soon
snuffed out by the ESP.
l T1 can tease lift-off oversteer out

of a family estate but theres no
such fun to be had in the Twingo.
T6
T5
T7
T3
T4
T2
T1
T8
l Skinny front tyres find some grip in

T3 and T4 but youll still miss the apex
if your inputs are remotely hurried.
Start/finish
ACCELERATION 12deg C, wet and windy
Renault Twingo 1.0 SCE Dynamique

Standing quarter mile 21.8sec at 65.8mph, standing km 39.4sec at 82.2mph, 30-70mph 19.1sec, 30-70mph in fourth 33.2sec
30mph
40mph
5.4s
8.9s
5s
50mph
60mph
70mph
17.6s
12.5s
10s
15s
80mph
24.5s
20s
36.9s
25s
30s
35s
Volkswagen High Up (2011)

Standing quarter mile 20.1sec at 71.7mph, standing km 36.4sec at 88.7mph, 30-70mph 14.0sec, 30-70mph in fourth 25.3sec
30mph 40mph
4.7s
0
7.0s
50mph
60mph
70mph
9.6s
13.8s
18.7s
5s
10s
15s
80mph
24.5s
20s
BRAKING 60-0mph: 2.94sec

DRY (wet)
0
30mph-0
9.8m
10m
WET
50mph-0
27.6m
20m
9.5m
30mph-0
70mph-0
53.8m
30m
40m
26.6m
50mph-0
50m
54.6m
70mph-0
in the back is poor. Most adults

will struggle with only 860mm of it.
An Up gives you 920mm and most
family-sized cars at least 950mm.
Up front, we like the pragmatic
universal mounting clip for a
smartphone, which fits neatly into the
centre of the audio control console.
Less impressive is the gimmicky
storage box, which doesnt fit so neatly
into its dock ahead of the gearlever
and sticks out sufficiently proud of the
fascia to foul your left leg. Theres a
pair of cupholders underneath it, but
theyre small and shallow.
The seats are comfortable and the
front passengers seatback folds flat to
allow through-loading. But the boot is
only averagely large for the class.
Our biggest disappointment,
though, is not to see more imagination
in the layout of the instruments and
secondary controls. The original
Twingo had centrally cited dials,
vibrant upholstery and handy storage
cubbies crammed into every corner
but it was also a car introduced before
the widespread adoption of airbags.
But despite having two extra doors
and a sunroof, this Twingo still isnt
flattered by the comparison.
PERFORMANCE
AABCC
Neither the quality nor the quantity
of what the Twingos offers in this
department impresses. Its not a
painfully slow car, but its sufficiently
pedestrian to be hard work to drive
at times, and its less flexible and less
refined than its competition.
Were it the job of an Autocar road
test to make excuses for a car that
doesnt quite cut the mustard, we
might explain the Twingos failure
with overly long gearing or tightness
in the engine. But, frankly, so what?
Most of the comparable cars that have
braved our timing gear in the past five
On the limit
The adhesive limit of the Twingos

handling is easy to approach and
defined absolutely by its front wheels.
Early-onset understeer, managed
by a sensitive ESP system, has
been deemed a small price to pay
to stop almost any chance of lift-off
oversteer. Many would claim thats

an appropriate compromise for such
a car. To us, though, a balanced,
progressive and controllable chassis
is always the safest and best option.
The cars propensity to plough on
isnt so serious that itll present at
town speeds, but you could certainly

encounter it on a wet country road at
plenty less than 60mph. The steering
just about communicates the point
of breakaway, and the ESP chimes in
subtly, allowing you to keep your foot
in as if nothing was happening.
You have to be very committed

and aggressive to elicit even a hint
of oversteer from the car. We
managed it once during several
kinds of limit handling test and the
electronics managed the situation
almost instantly.
RIDE AND HANDLING

AAACC
The Twingo does an entirely
reasonable, broadly uncompromised
job of covering the dynamic basics
and satisfies its primary purpose as a
manoeuvrable, manageable city car
adequately. However, it doesnt go
very far above and beyond that remit
to conjure the qualities of bigger
hatchbacks like the better city cars
can. It doesnt ride or handle well.
And, tellingly, you could drive it 150
miles without realising which axle
was driven. Which is exactly how
Renault wants it. You can be reassured
by the handling of this car, but not
The Twingo gains

speed slowly because
of its lack of torque
really engaged or entertained by it.

The opportunity to produce a
feelsome steering system, thanks
to plenty of mechanical advantage
and low weight on the front end, has
largely been missed. There are almost
four full turns between locks on the
Twingos tiller; skinny five-inch-wide
rims on the front axle too, as standard.
But although you get fleeting snatches
of contact patch feedback, theres not
quite enough of it to be worth noting.
Moreover, the hoped-for cornering
balance of an even vaguely sporting
rear-driven machine has been
painstakingly engineered out, lest
you happen to be a giddy 19-year-old
whod freeze at the very idea of it.
The chassis develops only limited
lateral grip at the front wheels, and
the ESP intervenes very early before
understeer is given the chance to
morph into knee-jerk throttle-off
oversteer. Driving the car remotely
keenly gives you the impression that
Renault has deliberately taken grip
away from the front end, so that the
stability control will keep cornering
speeds down almost routinely like
a proxy for a tutting driving instructor.
Being rear-engined, the Twingo is
inevitably more prone to directional
disturbance than something with

its mass centred further forwards,
so over bumps, camber changes and
through crosswinds, its not as stable
and directionally faithful as it might be.
The car rides quietly but not with
the low-speed absorbency of an Up.
At higher speeds and over more
troubling surfaces, the necessary
firmness of the rear suspension
manifests in a tendency towards
head toss and a noticeable fidgeting in
the body control.
despite Renaults claims. On our

touring economy test, the Twingo
returned 51.7mpg. Under the same
circumstances, the more powerful
Up nudged 60mpg, and the current
Aygo bettered it.
Residual values arent expected
to be stellar, although they are
competitive. And insurance costs
should be competitive, too, with
only a handful of cars in the class
qualifying lower than the group two
rating of the entry-level car.
BUYING AND OWNING
DEPRECIATION
AAABC
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There are plenty of good micro cars

with prices that start with an eight; a
few, even, with a seven. The Twingo
starts at 9495. Knowing that most
city cars are bought on finance,
Renault will probably offset some
of that price penalty against lower
interest rates, and will rightly be able
to factor the cars four-year, 100,000mile warranty, four years breakdown
cover and four years free servicing
into the monthly payment mix. Still,
on the face of it, the cars not cheap.
Neither is it overly frugal,
Toyota Aygo
10
Volkswagen up
8
Value (1000s)
years have done so with little more

than 1000 miles on the odometer, and
every one from Chevrolet Spark to
Toyota Aygo via i10, Picanto, Ford Ka,
Vauxhall Adam and Up needed less
than 15sec to hit 60mph from rest.
The Twingo took 17.6sec.
Its a shortfall that you inevitably
perceive on the road. Seldom are you
afforded the opportunity to accelerate
from low speeds in this car using less
than about 90 per cent throttle, out
of duty to avoid holding up traffic
behind. Overtaking is possible out of
town, but you need lots of room and,
ideally, a descending gradient. On
the motorway, the cars cruise control
often fails to conjure enough power
to maintain 70mph up a long climb
in top gear. Such concerns may be
unlikely to bother city dwellers, but a
torquier delivery would certainly give
the car more authority in the cut and
thrust of urban traffic and make it feel
less exposed the rest of the time.
Whether youre in town or out
of it, the engines relatively rough
manners at low crank speeds, where
it grumbles and thumps a bit before
settling down to work, dont speak of
attentive engineering.
6
4
2
0
New
Renault Twingo
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
l A showing of more than 40 per

cent is no bad result, particularly
for recovering Renault.
Under the skin

CRASH PROTECTION
l Rear-engined layout was meant

to make pedestrian protection
better but has had mixed success.
l Engine and transmission are

forced down and forwards under
the floor if the car is rear ended.
Committing to a rear-engined construction cant have been

an easy thing for safety-conscious Renault. As Daimler
discovered with Smart more than a decade ago, front-engined
cars tend to perform better in frontal crash tests because
the weight of their engines doesnt add to the deformation
of the passenger compartment. In a like-for-like frontal
crash, the average rear-engined car has 150kg of engine and
transmission trying to force its way through the cabin.
Renaults answer to this for the Twingo was to engineer
crash pathways that force the engine down under the cabin
floor in the event of a serious collision. Elsewhere, the
cars bodyshell is designed for particular strength in the
transmission tunnel, sills and doors in order to preserve the
integrity of the cockpit.
The car missed a five-star crash rating by Euro NCAP,
scoring only 78 per cent for adult occupant protection and
68 per cent for pedestrian protection, despite its extensive
soft nose and under-bumper padding.
DATA LOG
RENAULT TWINGO
1.0 SCE DYNAMIQUE
On-the-road price
Price as tested
Value after 3yrs/36k miles
Contract hire pcm
Cost per mile
Insurance/typical quote
TECHNICAL LAYOUT
10,995
12,935
4425
155.25
29p
3/291
Steel unitary construction with a transverse rear-mounted three-cylinder engine connected to a five-speed
manual transmission for rear-wheel drive. Suspension is via struts up front and a de Dion torsion beam at the
back, with a 22mm anti-roll bar at the front. Weight distribution is 46 per cent front, 54 per cent rear.
EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
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275
595
100
100
850
20
RANGE AT A GLANCE
ENGINES
1.0 SCE
0.9 TCE
POWER
69bhp
89bhp
TRANSMISSIONS
ECONOMY
TEST
CLAIMED
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Average
Touring
Track
Urban
Extra-urban
Combined
42.3mpg
51.7mpg
27.5mpg
56.5mpg
76.3mpg
67.3mpg
Tank size
Test range
35 litres
326 miles
ACCELERATION
MPH
0-30
0-40
0-50
0-60
0-70
0-80
0-90
0-100
0-110
0-120
0-130
0-140
0-150
0-160
TIME (sec)
5.4
8.9
12.5
17.6
24.5
36.9
-
ENGINE
Installation
Rear, transverse,
rear-wheel drive
3 cyls in line, 999cc, petrol
Iron block, aluminium head
72.2mm/81.3mm
10.5:1
4 per cyl
69bhp at 6000rpm
67lb ft at 2850rpm
6000rpm
80bhp per tonne
77lb ft per tonne
69bhp per litre
Type
Made of
Bore/stroke
Compression ratio
Valve gear
Power
Torque
Red line
Power to weight
Torque to weight
Specific output
SUSPENSION
Front MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Rear Torsion beam, coil springs
STEERING
4th
13.7
16.7
19.5
26.2
-
5th
21.1
23.9
29.4
-
THE SMALL PRINT Power-to-weight and torque-to-weight figures are calculated using manufacturers claimed kerb weight. 2014, Haymarket
Media Group Ltd. Test results may not be reproduced without editors written permission. For information on the Twingo, contact Renault UK
Customer Services, The Rivers Office Park, Denham Way, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 9YS (0344 335 0000, renault.co.uk). Cost-per-mile
figures calculated over three years/36,000 miles, including depreciation and maintenance but not insurance; Lex Autolease (0800 389 3690).
Insurance quote covers 35-year-old professional male with clean licence and full no-claims bonus living in Swindon; Liverpool Victoria (0800 066
5161, lv.com). Contract hire figure based on a three-year lease/36,000-mile contract including maintenance; Wessex Fleet Solutions (01722 322888).
90
80
69bhp at
6000rpm
67lb ft at
2850rpm
70
80
70
60
60
50
50
40
40
30
30
20
20
10
10
Construction
Weight/as tested
Drag coefficient
Wheels
Tyres
90
Engine (rpm)
2000
4000
6000
8000
BRAKES
Front
258mm solid discs
Rear
223mm drums
Anti-lock Standard with EBD and brake assist
Idle 46dB Max revs in third gear 72dB
30mph 61dB 50mph 66dB 70mph 68dB
ACCELERATION IN GEAR
3rd
10.0
11.0
13.1
14.1
16.0
-
CHASSIS & BODY
CABIN NOISE
Type Electrically assisted rack and pinion

Turns lock to lock
3.9
Turning circle
8.6m
MPH
2nd
20-40 6.5
30-50 6.9
40-60
50-70
60-80
70-90
80-100 90-110
100-120 110-130 120-140 130-150 140-160 -
POWER & TORQUE
Torque (lb ft)
5-spd manual
(due late 2015)
FROM
9495
11,695
35 litres
Power output (bhp)
Front and side airbags

Cruise control/speed limiter
Lane departure warning
Manual air conditioning
Front fog lights
Height-adjustable drivers seat
DAB tuner
16in Emblem alloy wheels
Metallic paint, Flame Red
Interior Style Pack
Exterior Touch Pack
Electric folding sunroof
Stowage area under back seats
Options in bold fitted to test car
n = Standard na = not available
MAX SPEEDS IN GEAR

30mph 80mph 94mph*
6000rpm 6000rpm 4510rpm
54mph 94mph
6000rpm 5574rpm
*claimed
RPM in 5th @ 70/80mph = 3359/3838
ROAD TEST
Spare
Steel monocoque
865/995kg
0.32
5.5Jx16in (f), 6.0Jx16in (r)
185/50 R16 (f),
205/45 R16 (r)
Continental EcoContact 5
Repair kit
TRANSMISSION
Type 5-spd manual

Ratios/mph per 1000rpm
1st 3.73/5.0 2nd 2.05/9.0 3rd 1.39/13.3
4th 1.1/16.9 5th 0.89/20.8 Final drive ratio 3.73
SAFETY
ABS, EBD, ESP

Euro NCAP crash rating 4 stars
Adult occupant 78%, child occupant 81%,
pedestrian 68%, safety assist 56%
EMISSIONS & TAX

CO2 emissions
95g/km
Tax at 20/40% pcm 22/44
11%
Difference between Euro NCAPs adult

occupant crash test score for the Twingo
and for Volkswagens five-star Up.
3.9sec
How much longer the Twingo takes to

accelerate from 30mph to 70mph through
the gears than a Toyota Aygo.
Read all of our road tests autocar.co.uk
ROAD TEST
No 5189
Renault Twingo
TESTERS NOTES
MATT
SAUNDERS
The sliding
plastic
bonnet seems
gimmicky, but not having
a metal hinge adds to the
pedestrian protection and
saves weight. It took me a
good 10 minutes with the
handbook to figure out
how to open it, though.
AUTOCAR VERDICT AAACC
Its fresh, different and likeable but lets itself down on detail
NIC
CACKETT
Having driven
the 89bhp
TCe, I can
attest to its more likeable
power delivery. But the
slightly quicker steering
is still too slow to suit a
spirited driving style.
SPEC ADVICE
he new Twingo is an attractive addition to the city car ranks chiefly because its handsome
and unusual. The car is fresh and appealing to look at and comes across as likeable and
charming and among younger buyers, that may be more than half the battle. But the car is
likeable mostly in spite of its handling, performance and practicality. Truth is the Twingos
rear-engined configuration brings more apparent compromises than gains as the sanitised
handling, disappointing refinement and flawed cabin packaging attest.
Add given the cars sluggish performance, mediocre real-world economy and unexceptional
value for money and youre left with a lot to overlook for the sake of some amiable visual character
and a tight turning circle. Too much, clearly, for us to be able to declare the new Twingo much
more than a competent new city car.
TOP 5
MAKE
Model
Price
Power
Torque
0-60mph
Top speed (claimed)
Fuel economy (combined)
Kerb weight (claimed)
CO2/tax band
Verdicts on every
new car, p76
Have a Dynamique TCe

if you possibly can itll
be more economical in
the real world and just
as cheap to tax, but a
bit more to insure. It
comes well equipped,
but give yourself a
personalisation budget
to play with.
JOBS FOR
THE FACELIFT
l Dare to rebalance grip
and dial back the ESP.
l Redesign the back
seats for more headroom.
l Work on that engine
it needs more torque
and better low-speed
refinement.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
VOLKSWAGEN
High Up 1.0
11,605
74bhp at 6200rpm
70lb ft at 3000rpm
13.8sec
106mph
67.3mpg
940kg
98g/km, 12 per cent
FIAT
Panda Lounge TwinAir
11,445
84bhp at 5500rpm
107lb ft at 1900rpm
11.2sec (claimed, to 62mph)
110mph
67.3mpg
1050kg
99g/km, 12 per cent
HYUNDAI
i10 SE Blue Drive
9795
65bhp at 5500rpm
70lb ft at 3500rpm
14.7sec
96mph
65.7mpg
933kg
98g/km, 12 per cent
TOYOTA
Aygo 1.0 VVTi x-clusiv
11,695
68bhp at 6000rpm
70lb ft at 4300rpm
13.9sec
99mph
68.9mpg
900kg
95g/km, 12 per cent
KIA
Picanto 1.0 2
9845
68bhp at 6200rpm
70lb ft at 3500rpm
13.8sec
95mph
67.3mpg
920kg
99g/km, 12 per cent
Lacks the old models dynamic

selling point but is roomy, solid
and good value for money.
A contender again. It lacks

a bit of polish but has plenty
of youthful zest.
Stylish, spacious, pleasant and

cheap enough to keep the
Twingo out of the top five.
The quality option. The Panda is No economy genius, but this

more fun, but that doesnt deny Panda is lively, charming and
VWs Up top billing.
skilfully executed.
BC
BC
CC
YOUR VIEWS
LETTER OF THE WEEK
No cause for alarm
Greg MacLeman need not panic (Our cars, 15 October). My Vauxhall

Insignia estate shows the theft attempted warning every time I go to
the Continent. I suspect that its the motion sensor.
Incidentally, I find the boot niggardly and the tailgate aperture
ludicrously so. But I still like my car. Buy a year-old 160 CDTi (with the
parking sensors if you must) and youll get very close to the German
luxury motorway expresses for sweetie money. Itll sit rock solid and
comfortable on the autobahnen at speeds that would get you jail time
here. It even fits my 6ft 5in frame, once Im past the swooping doors.
Lindsay Tosh
Via email
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HAS AUTOCAR GONE SOFT?
I couldnt believe what I was reading
when Steve Sutcliffe, acting as
guardian in your fabulous Alpina D3
Biturbo for a lengthy thrash to Wales,
commented that the Eco-Pro mode
improved the fuel economy by 3-4mpg
and, as such, wasnt to be sniffed at
(Our Cars, 8 October).
In my view, a 3-4mpg improvement
in a 47,000 Alpina D3, which, for me,
would be a dream machine, just isnt
worthy of a mention, let alone all
but praising and obviously being
impressed by.
Is Autocar, after all these years,
heading toward the tree-hugging lot?
Paul Walker
Via email
The idea of our long-term test updates
is to assess as many facets of our cars
as possible over the course of several
months, so its only natural that wed
occasionally mention fuel economy,
even in performance cars MB
nine years in the 1960s, I have fond

memories of a great car.
Dr James Marsden
Fairwater, Cardiff
NO TOW MEANS NO GO
I was fascinated by Darren Mosss
review of the new five-door Mini (First
Drives, 1 October). I have been waiting
for this car for some time now.
I thought that Darrens verdict
summed it up very well: Fun, practical
and economical and the addition of
two extra doors means families can now
enjoy the Mini hatchback too.
However, my most recent discovery
means that I will consider this car no
further. I have been advised by Mini
UK that neither the F56 nor the F55
Minis are homologated for the fitting of
a towbar. So no towbar-mounted bike
racks, and no small trailers for trips to
Ikea, or the recycling, or on holidays.
Ian Sanderson
Via email
HISTORY LESSON
CONTRARY DECISIONS
Your Lagonda story failed to record the

saloon and drophead coup models of
the 1950s and early 1960s (The second
coming, 1 October).
The 2.6-litre Lagonda models were
based on the 1950-1953 DB2 Aston
Martin, while the 3.0-litre Lagonda
models were based on the 1953-1957
DB2/4 Aston Martin. The aluminium
coachwork of the coup models was by
Tickford, with the 3.0-litre model being
a very attractive looking car.
The next model to appear between
1960 and 1964 was the Lagonda
Rapide, which was a four-door saloon,
again based on the DB4 but with a
4.0-litre engine that was later to power
the new DB5.
The William Towns-designed
wedge-shaped saloon came later.
Having owned a 3.0-litre coup for
The (used to be) delectable Ypsilon is

sold here as a Chrysler. In Milan, I saw a
300 badged as Lancia. Both are barmy
decisions totally contrary to the heritage
of each marque. In your 15 October
issue, you printed a transcript of Fiat
Chrysler Automobiles chairman Sergio
Marchiones corporate PR-speak replies
Lancias Ypsilon is Chryslered in the UK
Colin Goodwin
My Heroes
No 15 Hans Mezger, Porsche engine meister
QUITE A FEW years ago I wrote a

column for GT Porsche magazine that
each month looked at a significant
Porsche engine, from the fourcam 356 Carrera unit through the
legendary 12-cylinder 917 engine to
the 956 and beyond. A subject close to
my heart and a task made all the more
pleasant due to the necessity of having
to speak to Hans Mezger every month.
Mezger, in the unlikely event of an
Autocar reader having to be introduced
to him, is Porsches legendary engine
designer. He joined the company in
1956 and was a key player in engine
development right up to the 996.
Mezger speaks good English, so
interviewing him was straightforward.
Most likely the fee for writing the
column rarely covered the cost of the

call to Germany, because once I got
Mezger flowing I couldnt bear to bring
the conversation to an end.
One month the subject was the
turbocharged Type 912 engine that
was fitted to Porsches 917/10 and /30
CanAm racing cars. Mezgers memory
was incredible and he could remember
the tiniest detail about the engine for
example, how the valve stems were
shorter than those on the naturally
aspirated flat 12 in order to dissipate
heat more quickly. Mezger told me
they could have developed the engine
further but didnt bother because it
was winning all the time. We could
have fitted intercoolers and then
raised the compression ratio, he said.
The power output would have been

enormous. It was 1100bhp as it was.
I reckon I could raise the argument
that Mezger is one of the greatest
engine designers of all time. Motors

designed and built under his eye
have won in virtually every category,
including Formula 1.
NEXT
The Jazz concept was

one of Geoffreys gripes
about the Paris show
WEEK
Inside the magazine on sale 5 November
COMPARISON
at a Ferrari press conference. This

might be good for the shareholders, but
I now would not touch anything Fiat
with a barge pole that is to say, nothing
from todays group.
Roderick W Ramage
Stafford
NO ROMANCE IN PARIS
Last week, I spent a day at the Paris
motor show. Perhaps I was expecting too
much new models, cars I hadnt seen
before and so on.
What a disappointment! I saw an old
Honda Jazz, with the new model on a
pedestal as a concept when it is already
on sale in many parts of the world. No
Nissan GT-R (my car), only a Nismo
version. No Volkswagen Golf GTI, R or
the R400 and the man on the display
stand looked blank when I asked him.
True, there were lots of SUVs and
assorted electric vehicles, highlighting
an apparent obsession with theoretical
emission levels. I cant wait to get back
to New Zealand, where we have a broad
range of interesting cars.
Geoffrey Horne
Via email
Paris did seem to lack the jaw-dropping
headline cars that weve seen at
previous motor shows, but we thought
that there was still plenty of interesting
new metal to see MB
NOT BAHN STORMING

Im surprised by Matt Burts Stuttgart
return figures in your Mercedes-Benz
A45 AMG long-term test car (Our Cars,
15 October). For a determined blat to
produce only a 57mph average seems
Will the new Mondeo hold its value well?
The A45 AMG is a fast cruiser. Honest

pretty disappointing, especially in this
mega hot hatch. You might have done as
well in a Sprinter van and brought home
some more bottles from Calais
Julian Beale
Via email
As we pointed out in the article, on the
day in question Germanys autobahns
were truncated by roadworks. Plus, I
cant go more than a couple of hours
without stopping to replenish my
Haribo supply MB
UNQUALIFIED GREATNESS
You clearly think that the new Ford
Mondeo is a good car (First Drives, 15
October) but you cant resist making
a comment that may yet prove
unfounded: Questionable residuals
for private buyers.
You say that the Vauxhall Insignia
VXR is Dynamically better than
youd think. Exclusive because only
a few people want them. I find this
condescending. Look at the price and
size compared with the rest.
You, together with the newspapers,
continue to perpetuate the myth about
Volkswagens and so-called premium
cars. I regularly get a lift in a VW and it
seems fine but nothing special to me.
Perhaps Im biased because one of my
two VWs was the least reliable car I ever
had and the dealer was woeful. I have
test driven BMW 3-series and Audi A5s
but always went for alternative cars.
More fool those who dont consider a
Mondeo or Insignia because of image.
Angus MacEachran
Via email
We simply write it as we find it, much as
you have here MB
Audi TT vs BMW M235i Third-generation

TT meets Munichs outstanding coup
ROAD TEST
FEATURE
Renault Mgane RS
275 Trophy-R
Maseratis future
Is the limited-edition hot Mgane

as usable as it is quick?
How the Italian company is

looking forwards as well as
back in its centenary year
FIRST DRIVE
Vencer Sarthe Steve Sutcliffe tests the

all-new, back-to basics Dutch supercar
CONTENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
OUR CARS
A week in the life of Autocars fleet
ALPINA
BMW
BMW
X5
SEVEN 160
F-TYPE
JAGUAR
HONDA
Steve Sutcliffe
Allan Muir
Andrew Frankel
Colin Goodwin
Chas Hallett
Tim Dickson
D3
i3
CATERHAM
CIVIC
Nissan Qashqai
19,500-MILE REPORT Who needs short-haul air travel when you have a
continent-eating car like this? Two staffers put that theory to the test
arlier this year, digital editor Matt

Burt and I did a tag-team drive all
the way to Istanbul, Turkey and back
in this very Nissan Qashqai. Jolly
good fun it was, too although all in the
name of hard work, of course. You may
recall the supplement on the new car
that we produced off the back of it.
As impressive as the car was, by
the end of my 2000-mile-plus stint,
from England all the way to Budapest,
Hungary, via 13 countries from Belgium
to Bosnia-Herzegovina, Luxembourg
to Liechtenstein, I had no great desire
to sit in a Qashqai for a while, least of all
one that Id lived in for a week.
So when the very same car joined
our long-term fleet fresh from its trip
in February, it felt like I was being mean
by turning down the chance to drive it

again after all wed been through.
That all changed when I left it too late
to book a reasonably priced airfare to
the west coast of France and needed
some transport for the week: step
forward the Qashqai.
Six months on, it was just as I
remembered it. In its week with me, it
covered everything from three-hour
blasts on tolled autoroutes and the
Parisian inner ring road, to twisty
coastal paths and sleepy French towns.
I refamiliarised myself quickly with
all those big picture positive traits
on the drive from London to catch the
P&O ferry from Dover the blend of
performance, refinement and economy
from the engine, the comfortable
On Burts journey, the trip computer

indicated comfortably north of 50mpg
driving position and the cosseting,
irritant-free mix of ride and handling
so well suited to long distances.
Then, heading west through
France, I was reminded of all those
little things that make the Qashqai
such a compelling country-crossing
proposition.The sat-navs ease of
use and ability to handle multiple
destinations in multiple countries,
the nice control weights, the effective
heater, the armrests being at the right
height for both arms, a good off-clutch
footrest, a wide boot opening, plenty
of good-sized cupholders, door bins

that can hold a bottle, papers and
sunglasses without everything rolling
around, a deep glovebox, the cavernous
central storage bin with in-built
chargers that still shuts with wires
hanging out of it. I could go on
At around the same time, Matt was
having the same idea as me: why fly
when you can have more fun and more
freedom driving? And why choose any
other car when youre so well versed
with the Qashqais ability to tackle trips
across mainland Europe? After all, hed
MG
3
COOPER
OUTLANDER
QASHQAI
Luc Lacey
Richard Bremner
Mark Tisshaw
Matt Saunders
Darren Moss
MINI
MITSUBISHI
NISSAN
MAZDA
PEUGEOT
RCZ R
Steve Cropley
SEAT
TOYOTA
GT86
INSIGNIA
VXR8 GTS
Matt Burt
Matt Prior
Road testers
Lewis Kingston
LEON
VAUXHALL
VAUXHALL
OUR CARS
VOLVO
V60
Hilton Holloway
Our Qashqai is no
stranger to P&Os
cross-Channel ferries
Theres storage for essentials on the way back from France and 49mpg helps leave cash to buy them; the Qashqai always looks smart
Long-haul cruising is
relaxing and easy in
Nissans crossover
CRUISING ABILITY
Its blend of comfort, roominess,

frugality and all-round usefulness
makes it well suited to holiday trips.
done even more miles than I had on the

original trip, taking it from Budapest to
Istanbul and back to London, racking up
about 3000 miles in the process.
So two weeks after I returned from
my trip, the Qashqai was back on the
lower deck of MS Pride of Kent for
another Channel crossing, as our digital
editor headed for a week in Germany.
Matt had his parents in tow, another
reason why the Nissan was a no-brain
choice. Few cars on our fleet can match
the Qashqais passenger comfort, ease
of access and all-round good visibility
for those who arent engaged in driving
but are simply watching Europe fly by.
And fly by it did, through the flat lands
of France to the vineyards of Germany
and beyond. Although the Qashqais
favoured pace is a canter rather than a

full gallop, its disdain for drinking diesel
makes pit stops few and far between.
On Matts journey, the trip computer
indicated fuel consumption comfortably
north of 50mpg. Switching the screen
from miles to kilometres on the
Continent brought an extra delight,
because it showed a four-figure range
from a full tank.
During our trek in February, Matt
had signed off on the journey with
a single-day, 600-mile schlep from
Nuremberg in Germany to the UK. At
the end of his week abroad this month,
he reprised the drive. Its a chore that
could prove onerous and uncomfortable
in some vehicles, but the Qashqais
amiable nature made it a breeze.
Having been behind the wheel

when the Qashqais odometer broke
through 5000 and 10,000 miles,
Matt was ambling through rural
Germany when the service due
indicator finally appeared as 18,000
miles were clocked up.
Its a testament to how much the
Qashqai has become part of our
lives that weve reached that total
in just nine months.
mark.tisshaw@autocar.co.uk
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 Acenta Premium

Price 23,995 Price as tested 24,720
Economy 48.3mpg Faults Tyre pressure
sensor failure (replaced under warranty)
Expenses None Last seen 3.9.14
LOVE IT
LOATHE IT
FRONT VISIBILITY
During tight parking manoeuvres, it

isnt as easy to gauge the position of
the front edges as it is in some SUVs.
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OUR CARS
M-Sport spec cabin oozes quality
BMW X5 xDrive30d M Sport
Mileage | 3850 Our BMW needs plugging in to identify potential chassis issue
allelujah, its gone wrong. The

moment all us hacks running
cars on this fleet secretly wish
for more has come. Or at least I
think it has. About a fortnight ago I was
ambling around the M42 in the late
afternoon traffic when my tranquility
was shattered, okay, gently interrupted
by a boing and a warning message
replacing the map on the navigation
screen. It read: Chassis. Continue the
journey at a moderate speed. Have the
problem checked by Service.
What am I to make of this? Ive often
wondered how much profiling goes on
at car manufacturers looking for words
with which to alert their customers to
potential issues. Overstate the issue
and you run the risk of panicking them
over nothing; understate it and the next
time you see them may be in court.
BMW X5 xDrive30d M Sport

An orange warning
light means the car
can still be driven
Honda Civic Tourer

Mileage 12,475
A couple of weeks ago I was invited
by Honda to drive a Civic hatch in the
annual MPG Marathon. If you start
reading this magazine at the front
and work your way backwards, youll
already know how that went; if not,
you can find out on p52.
Had the sign said: Chassis. The

wheels are about to fall off, eject, eject,
eject, Id have bailed out there and
then. On the other hand, if it had said
Chassis. Your nearside front tyre is
underinflated by 0.5psi, do not cruise
at more than 140mph, Id never have
thought of it again. But it said neither,
preferring instead a vague set of words
that meant nothing. Is moderate
speed defined by whats acceptable
on a German autobahn, and if so could
120mph could be moderate? Come what
may, I thought my steady 75mph could
not be interpreted as immoderate so I
went home and planned to call Service
the next day. But I forgot. Indeed I only
remembered a week later when the
warning reappeared.
My problem is experience with
previous cars though none BMWs
which have cried wolf more often than
theyve flagged up genuine issues, and
my life is such that I could live happily
without losing half a day finding out
theres not a damn thing wrong with the
X5. So I called a dealer and asked how
long Id wait if I wanted them to collect
it. They said a month and confirmed that
as the warning is not red, continuing to
drive will do it no harm. So its booked in
and I will report back next time.
andrew.frankel@autocar.co.uk
Honda UK entered a small fleet of

Civics, one of which was shared by
a group of engineers from its R&D
department in Swindon. These guys
Fergal McGrath, James Warren, Tony
Shiggins and Julian Warren had all
been hands-on in the development of
both the hatch and Tourer and were
genuinely keen to know what I thought

of our long-termer. Its easy to perceive
a car as a functional collection of metal
and plastic parts, and to forget that the
end product is the result of a lot of hard
work and head scratching behind the
scenes, so its always a pleasure to meet
the human element behind it all.
Thats even more the case when that
human element is so enthusiastic about
what they do. The R&D boys seemed
particularly proud of the Tourers
packaging and the luggage space it
freed up, and rightly so.
One of them even pointed out, quite
magnanimously, a disadvantage of
the Civics interior packaging that I
hadnt noticed: the positioning of the
fuel tank under the front seats means
theres very little space beneath either
seat for adult passengers in the rear
to stretch their legs into. Its worth
bearing in mind, but given that the Civic
falls comfortably under the C-segment
family transport banner, its unlikely to
be an issue for potential buyers who will
be more concerned with keeping their

Economy 32.4mpg Faults Chassis fault alert
kids happy in the back than using the

car for limousine duty.
In other news, the Tourers first
service is looming. Hondas service
intervals are quite short 12,500
miles in this case but the last
time I had a Honda serviced it was
an entirely painless experience, so
fingers crossed for more of the same.
tim.dickson@autocar.co.uk
Honda Civic Tourer 1.6

i-DTEC EX Plus

Economy 62.5mpg Faults None
Rear legroom is limited for adults
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THE LOG BOOK
Volvo V60
Mileage 2450 Last seen 8.10.14

Were getting used to driving cars
with digital displays, but the system
on our V60 is worthy of merit. On
a recent drive a friend noted how
luxurious it must be to change the
look and feel of the instrument
cluster at the push of a button. I tend
to leave it in Performance mode
for most of the time as its the only
option with a digital speedometer. DM
Toyota GT86
Mileage | 11,110 Never mind the boot space, our sporty coup has gone back to its roots
n all the reports Ive so far written on

the GT86, Ive left a particular subject
well alone: going sideways.
Why? Because you already know
that this car goes sideways; it is, to an
extent, its very reason for being.
I drove an early prototype of the
GT86 on a German airfield, in the
presence of some of its chief engineers.
All their talk was of a chassis that was
big on purity, lightness, limited grip
levels and high mobility. Our road test
and features have all majored on the
same since. Weve covered it.
But. Well. I now feel like Ive talked
enough about how well the GT86
holds four adults (pretty well) or some
luggage (the back seats fold flat) and
about how decent its economy is (its
averaging nearly 37mpg, but some
colleagues returned more than 50mpg
in a Subaru BRZ the other week).
So instead Ive recently been insisting
that the Toyota has been punted
sideways as much as is possible.
First was when an extremely handy
associate of ours gave a couple of
drivers some car control training at a
former airfield. They wanted to use a
car that would go sideways easily, yet
not wear out its consumables during
the repeated practising.
Seat Leon Cupra
Despite its recent

hard use, the GT86
is averaging 37mpg
The Toyota was spot-on for the job.
Its front-engined, rear-drive chassis,
combined with a limited-slip differential,
has just enough power on a loose
surface to unsettle itself in second
gear. But it isnt so powerful that it does
it solely on the demand of your right
boot. Theres technique to it, too, so it
requires commitment to initiate a slide
and to keep it sliding.
At least, thats in the dry. When its
raining, as last weeks Best Car In The
Wet seven-car test proved, things are

rather different. MIRAs wet handling
circuit is so slippery that a Kettcar
would go sideways on the throttle alone,
so the Toyota was, as a result, hugely
entertaining, it not all that fast.
Other than that, Im enjoying the
cars company just fine. Quite a lot, in
fact: the odometer clocked past 10,000
miles in the past fortnight, which is
pretty good going for a motor we got
late in June. Big-mile commutes to
north Wales for the Cambrian Rally
and to Blyton Park in Lincolnshire for
a super-hatch shootout have kept the
miles clicking on. And as theyve done
so, the Toyota hasnt used much oil and
even the tyres remain in good condition
despite the recent track excursions.
More commuting and rear-wheel
indiscretions beckon.
matt.prior@autocar.co.uk
Toyota GT86
Theres more to this car than going sideways, but none of it matters at times like this

Economy36.6mpg Faults None
Expenses oil 20 Last seen 17.09.14
Mileage 9466 Last seen 8.10.14

We love our fast Leon, as evidenced
by the number of miles it has racked
up in recent weeks. There have been
no major issues, although there is a
curious vibration in the dashboard
area. It only occurs when you engage
the most sporty Cupra mode and give
the throttle plenty of beans. In the
mid-range of acceleration, something
vibrates, then subsides. MB
Vauxhall Insignia ST
Mileage 10,100 Last seen 15.10.14

The Insignia is changing owners
again. Having served as a detritusswallowing road test desk runaround
for the past few months, itll now
service the peculiar requirements of
snapper Stan Papior. Given the cars
abstemious diesel engine, voluminous
boot and fetching alloys, its a wonder
we hadnt thought of this obvious
happy marriage beforehand. NC
DEALS
Bargain new
and used motors
BMW 318IS FROM 1000
Twin-cam tearaway
BMWs E30 318iS is an affordable, enjoyable slice of 1980s rear-drive action, says Lewis Kingston
aunched in 1990, the 318iS was

heralded by BMW as a GTi for
grown-ups. It was based on the
standard two-door 3-series but
mildly warmed over with a hotter 136bhp
twin-cam 16-valve 1.8-litre engine,
M-Technic sports suspension, ventilated
front discs, some subtle cosmetic
tweaks and M Sport interior upgrades.
In our original road test, the eager
318iS dispatched the 0-60mph sprint in
9.3sec and hit a top speed of 125mph
not stellar figures by todays standards
but more than enough to prove
entertaining in the lightweight BMW.
You might see examples of the
increasingly popular 318iS on sale for
as little as 1000, but these are usually
quite tired or heavily corroded. Expect
to pay upwards of 2500 for a clean

example that has been well maintained.
Finding a good 318iS, like any 3-series
of the E30 generation, isnt an easy
task, primarily because of corrosion. Key
areas to check for rust damage include
the bottom edge of the windscreen, the
suspension strut towers, the rear arches,
sill corners and jacking points. Also lift
the boot and front footwell carpets and
inspect the floor. Be mindful too, that
body kits may hide corrosion issues.
Mechanically, they are generally
durable cars, but there are some key
things to look out for particularly
when it comes to the engine. A common
problem with the M42 engine is the
failure of the profile gasket. It seals the
cam chain housing to the underside of
the cylinder head and features a coolant

passage. When it fails, coolant and oil
mix and the car may suffer from odd
temperatures and fluid loss. Most have
been replaced, but if theres no evidence
that it has been done, and it leaks, it
could cost more than 500 to replace it.
Timing chains can also become noisy
with age. Its important to change them
before they jump a tooth, which can
further damage the engine. Replacing a
chain, including new gaskets, tensioner

and coolant, costs about 600, including
labour. Sometimes, if the noise is light,
you may get away with just changing the
tensioner, which takes minutes to do.
The synchromeshes in the Getrag 240
five-speed gearbox can become tired but
its rare for the boxes to fail altogether.
Clutches wear eventually but, as they
near the end of their life, the pedal
becomes heavier so if you find one
You might see the 318iS on sale for

as little as 1000 but expect to pay
upwards of 2500 for a clean example
Used car expert
P75
Lewis Kingston
Deals expert
P76
Nic Cackett
Data expert
The cabin is durable but ensure that the dashboard illumination, heater and electric windows all work
What to look out for

MILEAGE The 318iS can endure
high mileages with ease. Its not
uncommon to see examples for sale
that have more than 200,000 miles
on the clock.
SERVICE INDICATOR The dashboard
features a service indicator,
allowing you to see when the next
oil change or inspection is due. Its
very easy to reset, though, so dont
take what it says as gospel
CRASH DAMAGE Its a light, reardrive car with a decent turn of speed
so someone may have thrown it off
with a heavy clutch, then budget about

60 for a clutch kit and 150 in labour to
change it. A soft pedal, however, usually
signifies a tired clutch master and slave
cylinder. These are easy to change and
cost about 20 each.
A flexible coupling, called a Giubo, in
the drivetrain, can also wear, causing
a clunking noise. A replacement costs
only about 15. A louder noise and a
prominent vibration point to a damaged
centre support bushing. A new one costs
30 and replacing it at the same time
as the Giubo will take about two hours.
If thats otherwise quiet, listen for any
whines from the differential. Fresh
differential fluid may silence it. If not,
itll need rebuilding or replacing with a
good used example.
As for the suspension, loud knocks
from the rear and odd handling
manners can be the result of failed
rear subframe bushes. Replacing them

will set you back about 220. Check
for any other age or mileage-related
wear as well a healthy E30 should
feel taut, precise and easily controlled.
Fortunately, parts like ball joints and
suspension bushes are relatively
inexpensive and easy to obtain, so
refreshing a car wont break the bank or
test your patience.
Interiors usually resist ageing well,
so just make sure that everything
including the dashboard illumination,
heater and electric windows works
properly and that no water is getting
into the cabin. Dash tops can crack, but
they can be repaired.
The value of a good E30 318iS
continues to climb, so if you buy a smart
example or improve a well used one
it should stand you in good stead when
you come to sell it on in the future. L
the road at some point. Look for any

signs of crash damage, such as odd
panel gaps, and get a history check.
SUNROOF Cars without the factory
sunroof are generally more sought
after. Theyre less prone to leaks
inside, for one thing.
POOR IDLING Perished vacuum
and intake hoses, tired idle control
valves and leaking intake manifold
gaskets can cause erratic idling.
Fortunately, none of these is
particularly difficult to fix, but try
and get a little off the asking price.
ONES WE FOUND
Price 1800 (1990, 124,272 miles)

E30 318iS in good condition. MOT
until December. Upgrades include
lowered suspension, drilled and
grooved disc brakes and BBS replica
alloys. New fuel tank and pump.
Visit http://ow.ly/CUAOG
Price 3295 (1991, 170,000 miles)

Totally standard 318iS. Fantastic
condition both mechanically and
cosmetically. Lots of work carried
out recently, including timing chain
and axle bushes. Freshly serviced.
Call 07760 268188
USED BUYING GUIDE
P74
James Ruppert
James Ruppert
Bangernomics
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Collectors card No 15
SAAB 900 (1993-1998)

PERFORMANCE
AAAAC
V6 quite perky, Turbo more so, and 2.3 refined
PRACTICALITY
AAAAA
Big, big boot and super-comfy seats. Thats a win

PRICE
AAAAA
Just a few hundred, or 1000 gets a minter
VERDICT Always good value, still looks
distinctive, well equipped and safe for an old
piece of kit. Okay to drive and great to own.
here are several schemes now to

help get teenage drivers on the road
with the minimum of fuss, the
maximum of safety and for a decent
financial saving. Autocars own Start
scheme is very good and includes
training, except that it features a Smart
that my teenager didnt want to be seen
in. Then theres the Marmalade Fuel&Go
scheme, which gets youngsters into a
new car for 175. Except that I dont buy
new cars, even for a loved one. So what
used car should you buy for a youngster?
In theory, it ought to be in the lowest
insurance group with the smallest
possible engine, but in practice, it
doesnt pan out like that. Try not to get
too obsessed by insurance, but do spend
in the window for about 2995. There

was even some compost in the boot
from the last trip to the garden centre
by the retired previous owners. Perfect.
Except that my nipper didnt like the
colour or something. Otherwise, the
greatest number of teen drivers that
I know have Clios. You can buy a 2002
1.2 Authentique for 1000. These are
comfortable, safe, grown-up little cars.
The other bargain basement,
no-brainer makes are Ford and Vauxhall.
As crude as the late-1990s models are,
they are dirt cheap to fix and an extra
dent even improves the looks of a 500
Fiesta or Corsa. Bear in mind that older
cars become rather more expensive to
insure since they arent quite so safe.
This encourages you
to kick the tyres on the
insurance group zero,
lightweight, bargain
basement, nearly new
used cars. That said,
the Suzuki Alto was so
cheaply finished that it
bordered on the offensive
when new, so even at a
year old for only 5995
youll be tempted to try
elsewhere. You might expect more from
the Citron C1/Toyota Aygo family but
they are not always that cheap (spend a
least 2500 to get one that isnt tired)
and not nearly as nice to drive as a Clio.
Well, thats only half the story so, in a
break from tradition, I will have part two
of the search next time as we go deeper
into the used car underworld to find a
motor that a teenager actually likes.
USED CAR DILEMMA: VAUXHALL TIGRA
The original Vauxhall Tigra (close enough to Tigger for me) had
Lotus-tuned suspension from 1997. It may not be a Ford Puma, but
dare to be different with the cute coup thats now a very rare sight.
You can buy a 2002

Clio 1.2 Authentique
for 1000. These are
comfortable, safe,
grown-up little cars
an inordinate amount of time getting
quotes. That said, dont buy based
purely on the lowest insurance quote.
It could lead you to the wrong car and
possibly one that isnt in good condition.
One badge that does tick a lot of
concerned parent boxes is Renault
in general and the Clio in particular.
Indeed, I came across a one-owner
2006 1.2 with a National Trust sticker
WHAT CAUGHT MY EYE THIS WEEK
A Mercedes-Benz ML320 that had seen better days. Funny smell.

Broken key. Terrible stains on the carpets and roof lining. No sale.
GEAR
Ford
GT40
Owners
Workshop
Manual
haynes.
co.uk
17
What is it?
An in-depth insight into the
legendary Ford GT40. The book
explores the realities of both owning
and driving Fords mid-engined
racing car, as well as documenting
its success in motorsport.
Why do we like it?

Because it covers the history of
the Ford GT, from drawing board to
production reality. It also features
myriad fascinating interviews and
numerous interesting illustrations,
including several shots of older
GT40s undergoing restoration.
Is it worth it?
If youve more than a passing
interest in Ford GT40s, certainly.
It covers a lot of ground in its 156
pages and is easy to read. The book
costs 17 in hardback form, so its
not overly expensive, either. LK
RATING AAAAA
Sell your car fast for a fair price
elling a car can be time consuming

and often frustrating, which is why
a new website called Trusted Car
Buyers (trustedcarbuyers.com)
has been launched.
Its a simple process: you enter your
cars details online, including some
pictures, and youre emailed a valuation
in return. If youre happy with the figure,
you can arrange an appointment at one
of over 90 UK branches.
At this point, the car will be inspected
in person, to make sure that its
condition correlates with the details
entered online. If youre happy with
the final offer, after the 30-minute
inspection, the money is paid directly
into your account. If your appointment

finishes before 3pm, youll have the
money on the same day.
All of this isnt a new idea, but what is
different with Trusted Car Buyers is that
it acts as a dealer network, allowing
them to buy the car directly off you,
reputedly unlike some of the companys
rivals. This, according to Trusted Car
Buyers, allows it to offer up to 195
more per transaction than its rivals.
It also claims to charge less for
damage deductions and doesnt
charge administration fees or extra for
same-day payment.
Lance Fisher, director of Trusted Car
Buyers, said: Unsuspecting motorists
are often seeing the value of their cars

being eroded by online car buying
websites, which deduct hundreds of
pounds to cover damage, with inflated
repair costs.
We are going to be honest and open
with our customers. Our objective is
to give motorists a fair price for their
car and provide a helpful, trusted and
valued service.
Even if the quote doesnt meet your
expectations, it could prove to be
useful leverage against a dealer who is
suggesting a lower trade-in value,
or you could use it as a minimum price
for a private sale.
LEWIS KINGSTON
Decent discounts on Audis hot drop-top

If youre after a compact high-performance
convertible, then its worth considering the Audi
S3 cabriolet. It packs a 296bhp punch and is
claimed to be capable of 0-62mph in 5.4sec.
We found an online broker offering a highspec example for 37,995, saving 4610 off
the list price. Features include four-wheel drive,
a six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox,
adaptive dampers, cruise control and and DAB.
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74,995
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USED CARS
DEALS
aBarth
500 3dr hatch Good value hot hatch. In Esseesse trim
its great fun to drive
AAABC
1.4 T-Jet
14205 133 155 26
500 CONVERTIBLE 2dr open Open-top hot hatch;
has a softer ride than the tin-top car AAABC
1.4 16v Turbo T-Jet
16005 133 155 27
PUNTO EVO 3dr hatch Scorpion-badged Punto is
fun, but not the most focused hot hatch AAACC
1.4 Turbo MAir
16857 161 142 30
For full reviews of every

car listed here, visit our
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autocars star ratings explained
CCCCC 0-20% Inherently dangerous/unsafe.
Tragically, irredeemably flawed.

BCCCC 20-35% Appalling. Massively
significant failings.
ACCCC 35-50% Very poor. Fails to meet any
accepted class boundaries.
ABCCC 50-60% Poor. Within acceptable
class boundaries in a few areas. Still
not recommendable.
AACCC 60-65% Off the pace. Below average in
nearly all areas.
AABCC 65-70% Acceptable. About average in key
areas, but disappoints.
AAACC 70-75% Competent. Above average
in some areas, average in others.
Outstanding in none.
AAABC 75-80% Good. Competitive in key areas.
AAAAC 80-85% Very good. Very competitive
in key areas, competitive in
secondary respects.
AAAAB 85-92% Excellent. Near class
leading in key areas, and in some
ways outstanding.
AAAAA >93% Brilliant, unsurpassed. All but flawless.
Full road test on

autocar.co.uk
Any car that has had

a full Autocar road test
is highlighted in yellow.
FOR FULL RESULTS see page 91
alfa rOMeO
MITO 3dr hatch Classy, well equipped and cheap. No
dynamic benchmark
AAABC
0.9 TB TwinAir 105 Distinctive 16070 103 98 13
0.9 TB Twinair 105 Sprint
14870 103 99 13
0.9 TB TwinAir 105 QV Line
16820 103 98 13
1.4 140 Miair TCT Distinctive 17620 138 124 19
1.4 140 Mair TCT QV Line
18370 138 124 20
1.4 170 MAir QVerde
20210 168 139 26
1.3 JTDm-2 85 Sprint
15415 94 90 11
1.3 JTDm-2 85 Distinctive
16655 94 90 11
1.6 JTDm-2 120 Dtive S-S
17820 118 114 19
1.6 JTDm-2 120 QV Line
18570 118 114 20
GIULIETTA 5dr hatch Stylish, rewarding family
hatch. A new era for Alfa
AAAAC
2.0 JTDM 175 Excl. TCT
25630 148 110 20
2.0 JTDM 175 Sportiva Nav TCT 27380 148 110 20
1.4 TB 120 Progression
18235 118 149 16
1.4 TB 120 Distinctive
19485 118 149 16
1.4 TB Multiair 170 Distictive 20985 168 134 23
1.4 TB Multiair 170 Excl.
22735 168 134 23
1.4 TB Multir 170 Exive TCT
24035 168 121 23
1.4 TB Multiair 170 Sportiva N 24485 168 134 23
1.4 TB Multr 170 Spva Nav TCT 25785 168 121 23
1.6 JDTM 105 Progression
19170 103 114 16
1.6 JDTM 105 Distinctive
20420 103 114 16
1.6 JDTM 105 Excl.
22170 103 114 16
2.0 JTDM 150 Distinctive
21720 148 110 20
2.0 JTDM 150 Excl.
23470 148 110 20
2.0 JTDM 150 Sportiva Nav
25220 148 110 20
4C 2dr coup A singular statement. Flawed, perhaps,
but the best current Alfa by miles AAAAB
1.75T
45000 237 - 50
alPINa
B3 2dr coup Rapid, usable and cheaper alternative to
an M3
AAAAC
3.0 S Biturbo
51350 394 224 B3 4dr saloon Rapid, usable and cheaper alternative to
an M3
AAABC
3.0 S Biturbo
50350 394 224 B3 CONVERTIBLE 2dr open Rapid, usable, cheaper
alternative to an M3.
AAABC
3.0 S Biturbo
56450 394 225 B3 TOURING 5dr estate Rapid, usable and cheaper
alternative to an M3.
AAABC
3.0 S Biturbo
51350 394 225 B5 4dr saloon Huge pace, but let down by uninvolving
dynamics
AAACC
B5 Biturbo
71950 507 252 B5 Biturbo
71950 500 252 B5 TOURING 5dr estate Huge pace, but let down by
uninvolving dynamics
AAACC
B5 Biturbo
71950 500 255 B7 4dr saloon Makes sense on an autobahn but not for
the UK
AAACC
4.4 V8 Switch-tronic
95850 500 282 4.4 V8 Switch-tronic LWB
98850 500 282 D3 4dr saloon Precise dynamics with added Alpina
kudos and a great engine
AAAAC
3.0D Biturbo
46950 345 139 50
D5 4dr saloon Rapid, usable and cheaper alternative to
an M5
AAAAC
3.0 Bi-Turbo
55950 340 155 XD3 5dr 4x4 Alpinas first SUV is a triumph. Hugely
fast, capable and desirable
AAAAB
3.0 XD3
54950 345 - 49
arIel
ATOM 0dr open Superbike fast track mentalism. As
exhilarating as cars get
AAAAC
245
29321 245 - 300
34319 300 - 3 Mugen
49740 270 - astON MartIN
RAPIDE 4dr saloon Four-door Aston is more practical, but just as charming
AAAAC
5.9 V12 S
149995 550 355 VANTAGE 2dr coup Stunning Brit sports car. V12 is
a new benchmark for Aston
AAAAC
auDI
A1 3dr hatch Audis answer to the Mini. Fun and refined
AAAAC
1.2 TFSI 86 S line Style Edit

1.4 TFSI 122 S Line Style Edit
1.6 TDI 105 S line Style Editi
1.2 TFSI 86 SE
1.2 TFSI 86 Sport
1.2 TFSI 86 S line
18450 84 118 12
18860 121 124 18
19510 103 99 16
14115 84 118 9
15955 84 118 9
17500 84 118 9
1.4 TFSI 122 Sport
16365 121 124 15
1.4 TFSI 122 Sport auto
17815 121 119 15
1.4 TFSI 122 S line
17910 121 124 16
1.4 TFSI 122 S line auto
19360 121 122 16
1.4 TFSI 140 Sport ACT
17215 138 109 21
1.4 TFSI 140 S line ACT
18760 138 109 21
1.4 TFSI 140 Black Edition ACT 20010 138 109 22
1.4 TFSI 185 S line auto
21420 182 139 28
1.4 TFSI 185 Black Edition aut 22670 121 139 28
2.0 TFSI 231 S1
24905 228 162 33
1.6 TDI 105 SE
15175 103 99 14
1.6 TDI 105 Sport
17015 103 99 14
1.6 TDI 105 S line
18560 103 99 15
2.0 TDI 143 Sport
18640 141 108 21
2.0 TDI 143 S line
20185 141 108 21
2.0 TDI 143 Black Edition
21435 141 108 21
A1 5dr sportback Rear doors add convenience to an
attractive package
AAAAC
1.2 TFSI 86 S line Style Editi 19070 84 118 12
1.4 TFSI 122 S line Style Edit 19480 121 126 18
1.4 TFSI 140 Black Edition ACT 20630 138 113 22
19380 138 113 21
17835 138 109 21
1.4 TFSI 185 Black Edition
23290 182 139 29
1.6 TDI 105 S line Style Editi 20130 103 99 16
22055 141 108 22
1.2 TFSI 86 SE
14735 84 118 9
1.2 TFSI 86 Sport
16575 84 118 9
1.2 TFSI 86 S line
18120 84 118 9
1.4 TFSI 122 Sport
16985 121 126 15
1.4 TFSI 122 S line
18530 121 126 16
1.4 TFSI 185 S line
22040 182 139 28
2.0 TFSI 231 S1
25635 228 166 33
1.6 TDI 105 SE
15795 103 99 14
1.6 TDI 105 Sport
17635 103 99 14
1.6 TDI 105 S line
19180 103 99 15
2.0 TDI 143 Sport
19260 141 108 21
2.0 TDI 143 S line
20805 141 108 21
A3 3dr hatch Classy interior, stable handling and good
engines. Second only to the Golf AAAAC
1.2 TFSI 110 SE
18575 108 114 14
2.0 TDI 184 quattro S line
29905 148 124 26
2.0 TDI 184 quattro Sport
27755 148 124 26
2.0 TDI 184 S line
26995 148 108 28
2.0 TDI 184 Sport
24845 148 108 27
2.0 TFSI 300 quattro S3
30940 296 162 36
1.2 TFSI 110 Sport
19975 108 114 14
1.2 TFSI 110 S line
22125 108 114 15
1.4 TFSI 125 SE
19875 123 117 16
1.4 TFSI 125 Sport
21275 123 117 16
1.4 TFSI 125 S line
23425 123 117 16
1.4 TFSI 150 SE ACT
20725 148 109 21
22125 148 109 21
24275 148 109 21
1.8 TFSI 180 Sport
23905 178 135 23
1.8 TFSI 180 quattro Sport
26830 178 149 25
1.8 TFSI 180 S line
26055 178 135 24
1.8 TFSI 180 quattro S line
28980 178 149 25
1.6 TDI 110 SE
20825 108 99 15
1.6 TDI 110 Sport
22225 108 99 15
1.6 TDI 110 S line
24375 108 99 16
2.0 TDI 150 SE
22175 148 106 21
2.0 TDI 150 Sport
23575 148 106 21
Insurance group
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Insurance group
2.0 TDI 150 S line

25725 148 106
A3 4dr saloon All the A3s standard attributes in a
saloon body. S3 great looking AAAAC
1.4 TFSI 150 ACT Sport
23295 148 109 21
1.6 TDI 110 S line
25545 108 99 16
30150 178 149 25
28000 178 149 25
1.8 TFSI 180 Sport
25075 178 135 23
2.0 300 quattro S3
33540 296 162 36
2.0 TDI 150 Sport
24745 148 105 21
1.4 TFSI 150 ACT S line
25445 148 109 21
1.8 TFSI 180 S line
27225 178 135 24
1.6 TDI 110 Sport
23395 108 99 15
2.0 TDI 150 S line
26895 148 105 21
A3 5dr sportback Classy interior, stable handling and
good engines. Second only to the Golf AAAAC
1.4 TFSI 125 S line
24045 123 117 16
1.4 TFSI 125 Sport
21895 123 117 16
29600 178 149 25
1.8 TFSI 180 S line
26675 178 135 24
1.8 TFSI 180 Sport
24525 178 135 23
2.0 TDI 150 S line
26345 148 106 21
2.0 TDI 150 SE
22795 148 106 21
2.0 TDI 150 Sport
24195 148 106 21
30525 175 124 26
31560 296 162 36
1.2 TFSI 110 SE
19195 108 114 14
1.2 TFSI 110 Sport
20595 108 114 14
1.2 TFSI 110 S line
22745 108 114 15
1.4 TFSI 125 SE
20495 123 117 16
1.4 TFSI 150 SE ACT
21345 148 109 21
22745 148 109 21
24895 148 109 21
27450 178 149 25
1.6 TDI 110 SE
21445 108 99 16
1.6 TDI 110 Sport
22845 108 99 15
1.6 TDI 110 S line
24995 108 99 17
2.0 TDI 184 Sport
25465 175 110 27
2.0 TDI 184 quattro Sport
28375 175 124 26
2.0 TDI 184 S line
27615 175 110 28
A3 CABRIOLET 2dr open A measured success, but
the usual sacrifices make it fun free AAAAC
1.4 TFSI 150 S line
29635 148 114 23
1.4 TFSI 150 SE
26085 148 114 22
1.4 TFSI 150 Sport
27485 148 114 23
1.8 TFSI 180 S line Au
32895 178 133 29
1.8 TFSI 180 Sport Au
30745 178 133 29
2.0 TDI 150 S line
31085 148 110 25
2.0 TDI 150 SE
27535 148 110 24
2.0 TDI 150 Sport
28935 148 110 25
1.8 TFSI 180 Sport
29265 178 140 29
32225 178 154 29
1.8 TFSI 180 S line
31415 178 140 31
34375 178 154 32
1.6 TDI 110 SE
26185 108 104 17
1.6 TDI 110 Sport
27585 108 104 18
1.6 TDI 110 S line
29735 108 104 20
A4 4dr saloon Offset pedals and unsettled ride
disappoint. Still competent
AAACC
31005 148 119 24
2.0 TDI 150 S line
29930 148 119 23
2.0 TDI 150 SE
28855 148 127 23
2.0 TDI 150 SE Technik
29855 148 127 23
29320 175 120 27
2.0 TFSI 225 quattro Black Edi 35275 222 155 33
34200 222 155 33
2.0 TFSI 225 quattro SE
31645 222 155 32
2.0 TFSI 225 quattro SE Techni 32645 222 155 33
1.8 TFSI 120 SE
24385 118 151 19
1.8 TFSI 120 SE Technik
25385 118 151 19
1.8 TFSI 120 S line
26940 118 151 20
28015 118 151 20
1.8 TFSI 170 SE
26000 168 134 25
27000 168 134 24
1.8 TFSI 170 S line
28555 168 134 26
29630 168 134 26
3.0 V6 333 S4
39450 328 190 36
3.0 V6 333 S4 Black Edition 40525 328 190 36
2.0 TDIe 136 SE Technik
28300 134 112 23
2.0 TDIe 136 SE
27300 134 112 23
2.0 TDI 177 S line
30875 175 120 27
31950 175 120 28
2.0 TDI quattro 177 SE
29880 175 134 27
2.0 TDI quattro 177 SE Technik 30880 175 134 27
2.0 TDI quattro 177 S line
32435 175 134 27
2.0 TDI quattro 177 Black Edit 33510 175 134 28
3.0 TDI quattro 245 SE
35360 237 149 33
3.0 TDI quattro 245 S line
37915 237 149 33
3.0 TDI quattro 245 Black Edit 38990 237 149 34
A4 AVANT 5dr estate More appealing than the
saloon. Still average
AAABC
28315 158 141 24
Make and Model
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Insurance group
4.7 V8 N420
96995 420 328 4.7 V8
84995 420 299 4.7 V8 S
99995 430 299 5.9 V12
135000 510 388 5.9 V12 S
138000 565 388 50
VANTAGE ROADSTER 2dr open Drop-top suits
the Vantages relaxed nature
AAAAC
4.7 V8
98995 420 299 4.7 V8 S
110700 430 299 5.9 V12
150000 510 388 DB9 VOLANTE 2dr open Facelift a big improvement
dynamically
AAACC
5.9 V12
141995 470 333 DB9 2dr coup Enchanting looks, but ride is choppy.
Manual the best
AAACC
5.9 V12
131995 470 333 VANQUISH 2dr coup A British supercar for British
roads. Looks the business, too AAAAC
5.9 V12
189995 565 335 -
Make and Model
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Make and Model
Insurance group
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Make and Model
New cars a-z

32305 148 124 24
2.0 TDI 150 S line
31230 148 124 23
2.0 TDI 150 SE
30155 148 129 23
31155 148 129 23
30620 175 126 27
35500 222 159 33
32945 222 159 32
39250 237 154 33
3.0 TDI 245 quattro SE
36695 237 154 33
3.0 TFSI 333 quattro S4 Blk Ed 41825 328 197 36
1.8 TFSI 120 SE
25685 118 154 19
26685 118 154 19
1.8 TFSI 120 S line
28240 118 154 20
29315 118 154 20
1.8 TFSI 170 SE
27315 158 141 25
1.8 TFSI 170 S line
29870 158 141 26
30945 158 141 26
40750 328 197 36
4.2 V8 RS4
56545 444 249 41
2.0 TDIe 136 SE
28600 134 116 23
29600 134 116 23
2.0 TDI 177 S line
32175 175 126 27
33250 175 126 28
31180 175 139 27
2.0 TDI 177 quattro SE Technik 32180 175 139 27
33735 175 139 27
2.0 TDI 177 quattro Black Edit 34810 175 139 28
A4 ALLROAD 5dr estate Rugged 4x4 A4. Pricey
AAACC
2.0 TFSI 225 quattro

33950 222 164 33
2.0 TDI 177 quattro
32235 175 153 27
3.0 TDI V6 245 quattro
37700 242 161 33
A5 5dr sportback Refined four-door coupe, but short
on charm or finesse
AAABC
32615 168 136 27
29900 168 136 27
2.0 TDI 150
30100 148 127 24
35935 148 127 24
2.0 TDI 150 S line
34860 148 127 24
2.0 TDI 150 SE
31870 148 127 23
33220 148 127 23
34885 175 120 28
35465 175 134 28
32475 175 134 27
2.0 TDI 177 quattro SE Technik 33825 175 134 27
32170 175 120 28
2.0 TDIe 136
28195 138 117 23
2.0 TDIe 136 S line
32265 138 117 24
2.0 TDIe 136 SE
29965 138 117 23
31315 138 117 24
36250 222 152 33
33260 222 152 33
38485 201 129 30
3.0 TFSI 333 quattro S5 Black 43940 328 179 41
1.8 TFSI 170
26780 168 136 26
1.8 TFSI 170 SE
28550 168 136 26
1.8 TFSI 170 S line
31540 168 136 27
42865 328 179 40
2.0 TDI 177
29050 175 120 27
2.0 TDI 177 SE
30820 175 120 27
2.0 TDI 177 S line
33810 175 120 28
3.0 TDI 204 S line
37410 201 129 30
40935 242 149 34
A5 2dr coup High class, good-looking coupe. V8 S5
coupe better than V6 Cab
AAAAC
32865 168 134 27
1.8 TFSI 170 S line
31790 168 134 27
36500 222 152 33
33910 222 152 33
1.8 TFSI 170 SE
29200 168 134 27
3.0 TFSI 333 S5
43665 328 178 41
3.0 TFSI 333 S5 Black Edition 44740 328 178 42
4.2 V8 RS5
59870 444 246 45
2.0 TDI 163 ultra SE
31470 161 109 28
2.0 TDI 177 SE
31470 175 120 28
2.0 TDI 177 S line
34060 175 120 29
35135 175 120 29
33125 175 134 28
35715 175 134 28
3.0 TDI 204 S line
37660 201 129 30
38735 201 129 30
41185 242 149 35
3.0 TDI 245 quattro Black Ed 42260 242 149 35
BMw
I3 5dr hatch Superb really, but pricey and not free from
the usual electric car practicality issuesAAAAC
i3 EV
30680 168 0 21
i3 EV Range Extender
33830 168 13 21
1 SERIES 3dr hatch Measures up on space and
comfort now. Still no 3 Series AAAAC
118i M Sport
24390 215 137 22
118i Urban
22945 168 137 22
114i ES
17775 101 127 12
114i SE
18345 101 127 12
114i Sport
19475 101 132 13
114i Urban
19475 101 132 13
116i ES
19325 134 125 17
116i SE
19895 134 125 17
116i Sport
21025 134 131 18
116i M Sport
22470 134 131 18
116i Urban
21025 134 131 18
118i SE
21945 134 132 22
118i Sport
22945 134 137 22
125i M Sport
26025 215 154 30
M135i
30845 315 188 39
114d ES
19410 94 109 14
114d SE
19980 94 109 14
114d Sport
20980 94 112 15
114d Urban
20980 94 112 15
116d ES
20260 114 109 15
116d SE
20830 114 109 15
116d Sport
21830 114 114 16
116d M Sport
23275 114 114 16
116d Urban
21830 114 114 16
116d EfficientDynamics
20830 114 99 15
118d SE
21975 141 109 19
118d Sport
22975 141 115 20
118d M Sport
24420 141 115 20
118d Urban
22975 141 115 20
120d SE
23425 181 114 24
120d Sport
24425 181 119 24
120d M Sport
25870 181 119 24
120d Urban
24425 181 119 24
125d M Sport
27765 215 128 31
1 SERIES 5dr hatch Measures up on space and
comfort now. Still no 3 Series AAAAC
116d Eff Dynamics Business
22760 114 99 15
120d xDrive M Sport
27900 181 126 24
120d xDrive Sport
26455 181 126 24
120d xDrive Urban
26455 181 126 24
114i ES
18305 101 127 12
114i SE
18875 101 127 12
114i Sport
20005 101 132 13
114i Urban
20005 101 132 13
116i ES
19855 134 125 17
116i SE
20425 134 125 17
116i Sport
21555 134 131 18
116i M Sport
23000 134 131 18
116i Urban
21555 134 131 18
118i SE
22475 168 132 22
118i Sport
23475 168 137 22
118i Urban
23475 168 137 22
118i M Sport
24920 168 137 22
125i M Sport
26555 215 154 30
M135i
31375 315 188 39
114d ES
19940 94 109 14
114d SE
20510 94 109 14
114d Sport
21510 94 112 15
114d Urban
21510 94 112 15
116d ES
20790 114 109 15
Bac
116d SE
21360 114 109 15
116d Sport
22360 114 114 16
MONO 2dr open An F-22 Raptor for the road. Only
116d M Sport
23805 114 114 16
better built
AAAAB
22360 114 114 16
Mono 2.3
111168 280 - - 116d Urban
21360 114 99 15
118d SE
22505 141 109 19
Insurance group
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Insurance group
BeNtleY
CONTINENTAL GT 2dr coup A brilliant Audi
V8-inspired reboot
AAAAC
6.0 W12 GT Speed
151100 616 338 50
4.0 V8
123850 500 246 50
4.0 V8 S
139000 521 246 50
6.0 W12
136710 567 385 50
CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLE 2dr open A
brilliant Audi V8-inspired reboot AAAAC
136250 500 254 50
4.0 V8
6.0 W12 Speed
167900 616 347 50
MULSANNE 4dr saloon Effortless and graceful.
Great driving position
AAABC
224700 506 393 6.75 V8
FLYING SPUR 4dr saloon A genuine luxury saloon.
Superb inside. As it should be AAAAC
6.0 W12
140900 616 343 6.0 W12 Mulliner
150220 616 343 -
Make and Model
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Insurance group
Make and Model
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
2.0 TFSI 245 Hybrid L

67470 208 146 43
3.0 TFSI 310 quattro SE Exec 63515 309 183 46
3.0 TFSI 310 quattro Sport Exe 67115 308 183 46
4.0 TFSI 435 quattro SE Exec L 75385 429 216 49
4.0 TFSI 435 quattro Sport Exe 78985 429 216 49
4.0 TFSI 520 S8
79915 513 225 49
6.3 W12 500 quattro L
97325 493 264 50
58805 254 155 46
3.0 TDI 258 quattro SE L
62770 254 158 46
3.0 TDI 258 quattro SE Exec L 65375 247 158 46
3.0 TDI 258 quattro Sport Exec 65010 254 155 46
3.0 TDI 258 quattro Sport Ex L 68975 254 158 47
4.2 TDI 385 quattro SE Exec 72015 380 194 50
4.2 TDI 385 quattro SE Ex L
75980 346 197 50
4.2 TDI 385 quattro Sport Exec 75615 380 194 50
4.2 TDI 385 quattro Sport Ex L 79580 380 197 50
Q3 5dr 4x4 Typically refined and competent, but feels
more A3 than SUV
AAABC
1.4 TFSI 150 S line
26625 138 137 20
1.4 TFSI 150 SE
23875 138 137 20
2.0 TDI 140 quattro S L Plus 32145 138 149 19
29795 138 149 18
27045 138 149 18
2.0 TDI 177 quattro S L Plus 33085 175 148 23
2.0 TDI 177 S line
29305 168 144 24
2.0 TDI 177 SE
26555 168 144 23
2.0 TFSI 170 quattro S L Plus 31840 168 174 24
2.0 TFSI 211 quattro S L Plus 34765 208 179 28
26740 168 174 20
29490 168 174 20
29665 208 179 25
32415 208 179 25
2.5 TFSI RS
43015 306 206 37
2.0 TDI 140 SE
25600 138 137 18
2.0 TDI 140 S line
28350 138 137 18
27985 175 148 21
30735 175 148 21
Q5 5dr 4x4 Exceptionally good handling for an SUV, but
very compromised ride
AAAAC
2.0 TFSI 180 quattro S line Pl 36270 178 174 29
31370 178 174 28
33770 178 174 29
32720 222 174 29
35120 222 174 29
2.0 TFSI 225 qtro S line Plus 37620 222 174 30
31635 148 154 21
34035 148 154 21
2.0 TDI 150 quattro S line Plu 36535 148 154 22
32610 175 154 24
35010 175 154 25
2.0 TDI 177 qttro S line Plus 37510 175 154 25
38370 241 169 33
40770 241 169 34
3.0 TDI 245 qttro S line Plus 43270 241 169 34
3.0 BiTDI 313 SQ5
44715 309 179 41
Q7 5dr 4x4 Seven-seat SUV feels its bulk. A BMW X5 or
Land Rover is better
AAACC
3.0 TDI 204 S line Plus
50055 201 189 37
51485 237 195 41
3.0 TDI 245 S Line Sport Editi 54485 237 195 41
3.0 TDI 245 S Line Style Editi 52985 237 195 41
61120 335 242 46
4.2 TDI 340 S Line Sport Editi 64120 335 242 47
4.2 TDI 340 S Line Style Editi 62620 335 242 47
3.0 TDI 204 SE
43895 201 189 35
3.0 TDI 204 S line
45555 237 189 36
3.0 TDI 245 S line
46985 237 195 40
4.2 TDI 340 S line
56620 335 242 45
TT 2dr coup TT finds its mojo at last. Drive experience
now an equal to the obvious prestige AAAAC
2.0 TFSI Sport
29860 228 137 2.0 TFSI Sport quattro
32785 228 149 2.0 TFSI S line
32410 228 137 2.0 TFSI S line quattro
35335 228 149 2.0 TDI ultra Sport
29770 181 110 2.0 TDI ultra S line
32320 181 110 R8 2dr coup Usable, but no less involving and
dramatic for it. V10 is brutal
AAAAB
93735 424 332 50
4.2 FSI 430 V8
5.2 FSI 525 V10
114835 518 346 50
5.2 FSI 550 V10 Plus
126835 543 346 50
R8 SPYDER 2dr open Great noise, and loses little of
the coupes poise
AAAAB
4.2 FSI 430 V8
102385 424 337 50
5.2 FSI 525 V10
123485 518 349 50
aUTOcar TOP FIVes

Hypercars
118d Sport
23505 141 115 20
118d M Sport
24950 141 115 20
118d Urban
23505 141 115 20
120d SE
23955 181 114 24
120d xDrive SE
25455 181 123 23
120d Sport
24955 181 119 24
120d M Sport
26400 181 119 24
120d Urban
24955 181 119 24
125d M Sport
28295 215 128 31
2 SERIES 2dr coup A proper compact coup now.
The M235i is one of the best BMWs period AAAAB
225d M Sport
31970 215 124 33
220i SE
25045 215 148 25
220i Sport
26045 215 148 25
220i Modern
26045 215 148 25
220i M Sport
27395 215 148 26
M235i
34260 326 189 39
218d SE
24265 141 119 20
218d Sport
25265 141 119 20
218d Modern
25265 141 119 20
218d M Sport
26615 141 119 21
220d SE
25865 181 125 25
220d Sport
26865 181 125 25
220d Modern
26865 181 125 25
220d M Sport
28215 181 125 25
2 SERIES ACTIVE TOURER 5dr mpv BMWs
front-drive hatch is a proper contenderAAAAC
218i SE
22150 134 - 218i Sport
23375 134 - 218i Luxury
24125 134 - 218d SE
24205 148 - 218d Sport
25455 148 - 218d Luxury
26205 148 - 3 SERIES 4dr saloon A new standard. Almost flawless
in every regard
AAAAA
320d EfficientDynamics Busines 30175 161 109 31
320d xDrive SE
30275 181 128 30
320i Efficient Dynamics Busine 27825 168 124 30
325d Luxury
33075 218 129 36
325d M Sport
33575 218 129 36
325d Modern
31575 218 129 35
325d SE
30575 218 129 35
335d xDrive Luxury
41020 313 143 43
335d xDrive M Sport
41520 313 143 43
ActiveHybrid 3 Luxury
43185 306 139 39
ActiveHybrid 3 M Sport
43685 306 139 39
ActiveHybrid 3 SE
40685 306 139 38
316i ES
23555 134 137 23
316i SE
24405 134 137 23
316i Sport
25405 134 137 23
320i Efficient Dynamics
26425 168 124 28
320i SE
26570 181 147 30
320i Sport
27570 181 147 30
320i Modern
27570 181 147 30
320i Luxury
29070 181 147 31
320i M Sport
29570 181 147 31
320i xDrive SE
28105 181 159 30
320i xDrive Sport
29105 181 159 30
320i xDrive Modern
29105 181 159 30
320i xDrive Luxury
30605 181 159 31
320i xDrive M Sport
31105 181 159 31
328i SE
29770 242 149 35
328i Modern
30770 242 149 35
328i Sport
30770 242 149 34
328i Luxury
32270 242 149 36
328i M Sport
32770 242 149 36
335i Luxury
37760 302 186 38
335i M Sport
38260 302 186 38
316d ES
25575 114 118 20
316d SE
26425 114 118 20
316d Sport
27425 114 118 20
318d SE
27675 141 118 24
318d Sport
28675 141 118 24
318d Modern
28675 141 118 24
318d Luxury
30175 141 118 25
318d M Sport
30675 141 118 25
320d Efficient Dynamics
28775 161 109 31
320d SE
28775 181 120 31
320d Sport
29775 181 120 31
320d Modern
29775 181 120 31
320d Luxury
31275 181 120 32
320d M Sport
31775 181 120 32
320d xDrive Sport
31275 181 128 30
320d xDrive Modern
31275 181 128 30
320d xDrive Luxury
32775 181 128 31
320d xDrive M Sport
33275 181 128 31
330d SE
33975 255 129 38
330d Modern
34975 255 129 38
330d Luxury
36475 255 129 38
330d M Sport
36975 255 129 38
330d xDrive SE
35605 255 137 40
330d xDrive Modern
36605 255 137 40
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McLaren set out to build the best drivers car in the world and
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Porsche 918 spyder

From 674,000
Only in this category do five stars not guarantee the class lead.
The 918 feels built to rule. A mind-boggler. AAAAA
laferrari
From 950,000
No UK drive means its amazing numbers are unverified, but our
first look suggests its reputation is deserved. AAAAB
Bugatti veyron
From 1.15m
A waning obsession with petrol power taken to the extreme
limit. There are better cars but none quicker. AAAAB
Pagani huayra
From 1.4m
The last centurys idea of a hypercar. Staggering in almost every
way, not least its looks, and as exclusive as it gets. AAAAB
Mclaren P1
full revIews at autOcar.cO.uk new cars a-z
A5 CABRIOLET 2dr open Appealing. Lowerpowered, steel-sprung trims best AAABC

1.8 TFSI 170 S line
35570 168 143 29
1.8 TFSI 170 S line Special Ed 36695 168 143 29
2.0 TDI 150 S line
37395 148 124 27
2.0 TDI 150 S line Special Edi 38520 148 124 27
2.0 TDI 150 SE
34145 148 124 27
41745 222 159 37
2.0 TFSI 225 quattro S line Sp 42870 222 159 37
38495 222 159 37
2.0 TFSI 225 S line
38705 222 148 36
2.0 TFSI 225 S line Special Ed 39830 222 148 36
2.0 TFSI 225 SE
35455 222 148 35
3.0 TDI 245 quattro S line Spe 46110 242 154 40
1.8 TFSI 170 SE
32320 168 143 28
3.0 TFSI 333 S5
46770 328 184 42
4.2 V8 RS5
69505 444 249 47
2.0 TDI 177 SE
34575 175 127 29
2.0 TDI 177 S line
37825 175 127 30
3.0 TDI 204 S line
41555 201 138 33
44985 242 154 39
A6 4dr saloon 2.0 TDi very dull. Otherwise a competent
saloon
AAAAC
35010 175 129 27
2.0 TFSI 245 Hybrid
43980 245 145 32
3.0 BiTDI 313 quattro Black Ed 49200 309 166 39
3.0 BiTDI 313 quattro S line
47025 309 166 39
39740 201 139 30
40740 201 149 33
38390 201 149 32
4.0 TFSI 420 S6
54520 414 225 42
2.0 TDI 177 SE
30985 175 129 26
2.0 TDI 177 S line
32835 175 129 27
2.0 TDI 190 Ultra SE
32515 187 114 26
2.0 TDI 190 Ultra S line
34365 187 114 26
3.0 TDI 204 SE
35215 201 139 30
3.0 TDI 204 S line
37565 201 139 30
39965 242 156 36
42315 242 156 36
3.0 BiTDI 313 quattro SE
44675 309 166 38
A6 AVANT 5dr estate A capable stress buster, but
not the enthusiasts choice
AAABC
37140 175 132 27
49025 309 166 39
41740 201 139 30
42775 201 152 33
40425 201 152 32
4.0 TFSI 560 RS6
77005 552 229 48
4.0 TFSI 420 S6
56745 414 226 42
2.0 TDI 177 SE
33115 175 132 26
2.0 TDI 177 S line
34965 175 132 27
3.0 TDI 204 SE
37215 201 139 30
3.0 TDI 204 S line
39565 201 139 30
41965 242 156 36
44315 242 156 36
46675 309 166 38
A6 ALLROAD 5dr estate Rugged 4x4 A6. Even more
pricey
AAACC
3.0 TDI 204 quattro
43810 201 159 31
3.0 TDI 245 quattro
45350 241 165 36
3.0 BiTDI 313 quattro
50115 308 176 41
A7 SPORTBACK 5dr hatch A good mix of luxury,
practicality and driver reward AAAAC
54450 309 166 42
52660 309 166 42
3.0 TDI 204
41175 201 135 33
48235 201 152 36
46445 201 152 35
49120 296 190 40
50910 296 190 41
4.0 TFSI 420 S7
62345 414 225 43
4.0 TFSI RS7
83515 552 229 47
3.0 TDI 204 SE
44765 201 135 33
3.0 TDI 204 S line
46555 201 135 34
3.0 TDI 245 SE quattro
49015 242 156 40
3.0 TDI 245 S line quattro
50805 242 156 41
A8 4dr saloon Stylish, comfortable and solid. A
convincing exec saloon
AAAAC
3.0 TDI 258 quattro SE Exec 61410 247 155 46
2.0 TFSI 245 Hybrid
63505 208 144 42
Make and Model
Insurance group
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Make and Model
1000s of car reviews at autocar.co.uk
430d xDrive M Sport

41760 255 144 39
435d xDrive Luxury
44545 308 146 41
435d xDrive M Sport
45045 308 149 41
5 SERIES 4dr saloon No longer a handling benchmark. Superb interior
AAAAC
530d Luxury
43855 241 139 43
535i M Sport
44615 302 179 42
520i SE
33005 181 149 36
520i Luxury
35840 181 154 37
520i M Sport
35840 181 159 37
528i SE
36570 242 142 40
528i Luxury
39370 242 147 41
528i M Sport
39405 242 152 41
535i Luxury
44560 302 174 42
550i Luxury
57610 402 199 46
550i M Sport
57910 402 206 46
ActiveHybrid 5 SE
47790 335 149 44
ActiveHybrid 5 Luxury
48825 335 159 44
ActiveHybrid 5 M Sport
50625 335 163 44
4.4 V8 M5
73960 552 232 48
518d SE
30265 141 114 30
518d Luxury
33065 141 119 31
518d M Sport
33065 141 124 31
520d SE
31965 181 114 33
520d Luxury
34765 181 119 34
520d M Sport
34765 181 124 34
525d SE
36855 215 129 39
525d Luxury
39785 215 134 40
525d M Sport
39785 215 139 40
530d SE
41055 241 134 43
530d M Sport
43870 241 144 43
535d Luxury
48520 308 143 45
535d M Sport
48520 308 148 45
5 SERIES TOURING 5dr estate Great overall
package. 520d the best
AAAAC
518d M Sport
35390 141 127 31
530d Luxury
46195 241 144 43
535d Luxury
50845 308 149 45
535i Luxury
46940 302 179 42
535i M Sport
46940 302 179 42
520i SE
35365 181 157 36
520i Luxury
38165 181 162 37
520i M Sport
38165 181 162 37
528i SE
38895 242 149 40
528i Luxury
41730 242 154 41
528i M Sport
41730 242 154 41
518d SE
32590 141 122 30
518d Luxury
35390 141 127 31
520d SE
34290 181 122 33
520d Luxury
37090 181 127 34
520d M Sport
37090 181 127 34
525d SE
39310 215 136 39
525d Luxury
42125 215 141 40
525d M Sport
42125 215 141 40
530d SE
43380 241 139 43
530d M Sport
46195 241 144 43
535d M Sport
50845 308 149 45
5 SERIES GT 5dr hatch Fine cabin, but only seats
four. Poor ride and steering
AAABC
530d SE
46965 241 153 43
535i Luxury
49460 302 192 44
535i M Sport
50260 302 192 44
550i Luxury
59510 402 214 46
550i M Sport
60460 402 214 46
520d SE
38045 181 144 33
520d Luxury
40845 181 144 34
520d Modern
40045 181 144 34
520d M Sport
40845 181 144 34
530d Luxury
48965 241 153 44
530d M Sport
49765 241 153 44
535d Luxury
51885 295 154 46
535d M Sport
52685 295 154 46
6 SERIES GRAN COUPE 4dr saloon Back door
proves a brilliant visual coup
AAAAC
640i SE
62375 315 181 47
640i M Sport
67040 315 183 48
650i SE
71650 444 206 50
650i M Sport
76150 444 206 50
M6
98145 552 232 50
640d SE
64875 309 148 48
640d M Sport
69540 309 149 49
6 SERIES 2dr coup Great engines and interior. More
GT than sports car
AAAAC
640i SE
60630 315 179 47
640i M Sport
65295 315 181 47
650i SE
68970 402 206 49
650i M Sport
73470 402 206 49
M6
94625 552 232 50
640d SE
63130 309 144 48
640d M Sport
67795 309 145 48
caDIllac
CTS-V 2dr coup A genuine rival to Europes finest
supercars
AAAAC
6.2 V8
68957 556 365 50
CTS 4dr saloon Sharp-looking big saloon needs a
diesel. CTS-V is excellent
AACCC
3.0 V6 Egnce auto
40897 272 229 44
3.6 V6 AWD Sp. Luxury
46977 307 247 44
3.6 V6 Sp. Luxury
45241 307 241 44
6.2 V8 V
65766 557 365 50
caterHaM
SEVEN 2dr open Pound for pound, still the most
compelling way to spend five figures AAAAC
0.7 160
14995 80 114
1.6 Sigma 125 Roadsport
21650 125 -
1.6 Sigma 140 Roadsport
23750 140 -
1.6 Sigma 140 Supersport
26800 140 -
2.0 Duratec 175 SV Roadsport 28850 175 -
2.0 Duratec R400 Superlight 34300 210 -
2.0 Duratec R500 Superlight 41000 263 -
2.3 Cosworth 260 CSR
43800 260 -
cHevrOlet
CORVETTE 2dr coup Left-hand drive heavy hitter.
ZR1 earns an extra star
AAACC
6.2 V8 Grand Sport
67530 431 316 48
6.2 V8
62996 431 316 48
7.0 V8 Z06
84238 505 350 50
6.2 V8 ZR1
123687 638 355 50
cHrYsler
DELTA 5dr hatch A competent enough rebranding of a
Lancia. No looker
AAACC
1.6 M-Jet 120 S-Series
19995 118 122 15
YPSILON 5dr hatch Another rebranded Italian. Wont
suit everyone
AAACC
0.9 Twinair S-Series
13995 84 99 7
1.2 S-Series
12795 68 118 3
1.3 Multijet S-Series
14995 94 99 11
0.9 Twinair SE S-S
13250 84 99 7
0.9 Twinair Black & Red S-S 13995 84 99 7
1.2 S S-S
10750 68 118 3
1.2 SE S-S
12050 68 118 4
1.2 Black & Red S-S
12795 68 118 4
1.3 Multijet SE S-S
14250 94 99 11
1.3 Multijet Black & Red S-S 14995 94 99 12
GRAND VOYAGER 5dr mpv Spacious and well
equipped. Not good to drive
AAABC
2.8 CRD SE
28295 161 207 32
2.8 CRD SR
30295 161 207 32
2.8 CRD Ltd
36265 161 207 34
cItrOeN
C-ZERO 5dr hatch Well-engineered electric city car.
Too expensive
AAACC
49kW
26216 66 0 28
C1 3dr hatch The cheapest of the Aygo triplets. Cute,
but noisy and basic
AAACC
1.0 VTi 68 Touch
8245 67 95 1.0 VTi 68 Feel
9495 67 95 1.0 VTi 68 Flair
10185 67 95 1.0 VTi 68 Airscape Feel
10345 67 95 1.0 VTi 68 Flair S-S
10435 67 88 -
Insurance group
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Insurance group
xDrive30d M Sport
52950 241 158 45
xDrive40d SE
50910 302 157 46
xDrive40d M Sport
55610 302 159 47
M50d
64020 381 173 49
X6 5dr 4x4 The worlds first off-road coup, but difficult
to see its purpose
AAABC
xDrive35i
48525 302 236 46
xDrive50i
58905 402 292 49
4.4 V8 M
86705 547 325 50
xDrive30d
47700 241 195 43
xDrive40d
50300 301 198 47
M50d
63250 381 204 50
Z4 ROADSTER 2dr open Classy roadster. More
cruiser than sports car
AAABC
2.0 sDrive18i
27740 154 159 33
2.0 sDrive18i M Sport
31625 154 159 34
2.0 sDrive20i
29840 181 159 34
33005 181 159 35
2.0 sDrive28i
34225 242 159 39
37390 242 159 40
3.0 sDrive35i
40070 302 219 41
43005 302 219 42
3.0 sDrive35iS DCT
45950 335 210 43
I8 2dr coup BMWs electric supercar is fast and
fiendishly clever. Cheap to run, too AAAAB
1.5
99895 357 59 -
Make and Model
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Insurance group
6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2dr open Great engines

and interior. More GT than sports car AAAAC
650i M Sport
79345 402 214 50
640i SE
66760 315 183 50
640i M Sport
71175 315 185 50
650i SE
75100 402 214 50
M6
99825 552 239 50
640d SE
69260 309 148 50
640d M Sport
73675 309 149 50
7 SERIES 4dr saloon Refined and spacious, but
bland. 760 gets sublime V12
AAAAC
ActiveHybrid 7 M
71475 459 158 48
740i SE
61675 316 184 46
740Li SE
64675 316 184 46
740i M Sport
66950 316 184 46
740Li M Sport
69950 316 184 47
750i SE
71515 443 199 48
750Li SE
74515 443 199 49
750i M Sport
76790 443 199 49
750Li M Sport
79790 443 199 49
760Li SE
102015 537 314 50
760Li M Sport
104260 537 314 50
730d SE
58275 255 148 45
730Ld SE
61375 255 148 46
730d M Sport
63550 255 148 46
730Ld M Sport
66650 255 148 46
740d SE
65465 309 149 47
740d M Sport
70740 309 149 48
ActiveHybrid 7 SE
66200 459 158 47
ActiveHybrid 7L SE
69300 459 158 48
ActiveHybrid 7L M Sport
74575 459 158 48
X1 5dr 4x4 Odd SUV best as rear-wheel drive. Good
drive, poor cabin finish
AAAAC
xDrive 25d xLine
32540 215 154 26
sDrive 20i SE
25760 181 162 27
sDrive 20i Sport
26760 181 162 27
sDrive 20i xLine
27760 181 165 27
sDrive 20i M Sport
28770 181 165 28
xDrive 20i SE
27280 181 176 28
xDrive 20i Sport
28280 181 176 28
xDrive 20i xLine
29280 181 179 28
xDrive 20i M Sport
30280 181 179 28
sDrive 16d SE
24230 114 128 18
sDrive 16d Sport
25230 114 128 18
sDrive 16d xLine
26230 114 128 18
sDrive 18d SE
25330 141 128 22
sDrive 18d Sport
26330 141 128 22
sDrive 18d xLine
27330 141 128 22
sDrive 18d M Sport
28330 141 128 22
xDrive 18d SE
26830 141 144 22
xDrive 18d Sport
27830 141 144 22
xDrive 18d xLine
28830 141 144 22
xDrive 18d M Sport
29830 141 144 22
sDrive 20d Efficient Dynamics 26760 161 119 24
sDrive 20d Eff. Dyn. Business 28160 181 119 24
sDrive 20d SE
26760 181 129 24
sDrive 20d Sport
27760 181 129 25
sDrive 20d xLine
28760 161 129 25
sDrive 20d M Sport
29760 181 129 25
xDrive 20d SE
28260 181 145 24
xDrive 20d Sport
29260 181 145 25
xDrive 20d xLine
30260 181 145 25
xDrive 20d M Sport
31260 181 145 25
xDrive 25d M Sport
33540 215 154 27
X3 5dr 4x4 New X3 has an appealingly organic drive
and practical body
AAAAC
sDrive 18d SE
30995 141 131 26
xDrive20d SE
32995 181 143 30
xDrive20d M Sport
35995 181 143 31
xDrive20d xLine
34495 181 143 30
xDrive30d SE
39795 255 156 39
xDrive30d M Sport
42795 255 156 40
xDrive30d xLine
41295 255 156 40
xDrive35d M Sport
45395 308 157 43
X4 5dr 4x4 Scaled down X6 styling atop an X3 platform
works well enough. Less practical, thoughAAAAC
xDrive20d SE
36595 187 143 31
xDrive20d xLine
38090 187 143 31
xDrive20d M Sport
39590 187 143 31
xDrive30d xLine
44895 255 156 40
xDrive30d M Sport
47403 255 156 40
xDrive35d M Sport
48995 308 157 43
X5 5dr 4x4 Decent dynamics, with cosseting cabin and
better off-road ability now. Avoid M50dAAAAC
xDrive50i SE
60165 402 224 49
xDrive50i M Sport
64290 402 226 49
sDrive25d SE
42945 215 149 41
sDrive25d M Sport
46880 215 151 42
xDrive25d SE
45250 215 154 42
xDrive25d M Sport
49950 215 156 42
xDrive30d SE
48250 241 156 44
Make and Model
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Make and Model
Insurance group
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Insurance group
335d xDrive Luxury

43415 313 142 335d xDrive M Sport
43665 313 149 4 SERIES 2dr coup More talented GT than brilliant
B-road steer. Very comely though AAAAC
430d M Sport
40245 255 132 40
420i SE
29425 181 144 30
420i Sport
30925 181 144 30
420i Modern
30925 181 144 30
420i Luxury
31925 181 144 30
420i M Sport
32425 181 147 30
420i xDrive SE
30960 181 159 30
420i xDrive Sport
32460 181 159 30
420i xDrive Modern
32460 181 159 30
420i xDrive Luxury
33460 181 159 31
420i xDrive M Sport
33960 181 162 31
428i SE
32820 242 154 33
428i Sport
34320 242 154 33
428i Modern
34320 242 154 33
428i Luxury
35320 242 154 34
428i M Sport
35820 242 156 34
435i Luxury
41025 302 185 36
435i M Sport
41665 302 189 36
M4
56650 425 204 42
420d SE
31795 181 124 29
420d Sport
33295 181 124 30
420d Modern
33295 181 124 30
420d Luxury
34295 181 124 30
420d M Sport
34795 181 127 30
420d xDrive SE
33295 181 126 29
420d xDrive Sport
34795 181 126 29
420d xDrive Modern
34795 181 126 29
420d xDrive Luxury
35795 181 126 29
420d xDrive M Sport
36295 181 129 29
430d Luxury
39615 255 129 40
435d xDrive Luxury
44545 308 143 41
435d xDrive M Sport
45045 308 146 41
4 SERIES 2dr open A quality product to be sure, but
some of the verve has gone
AAABC
420d Luxury
39180 181 133 31
420d M Sport
39680 181 138 31
420d SE
36680 181 133 30
420d Sport
38180 181 133 30
428i Luxury
39520 242 159 36
428i M Sport
40020 242 163 37
428i SE
37020 242 159 36
428i Sport
38520 242 159 36
430d M Sport
44995 255 144 30
435i Luxury
44980 302 190 39
435i M Sport
45480 302 195 39
420i SE
34205 181 159 36
420i Sport
35705 181 159 36
420i Luxury
35705 181 159 36
420i M Sport
37205 181 159 36
425d SE
38535 218 142 30
425d Sport
40035 218 142 30
425d Luxury
40035 218 142 30
425d M Sport
41550 218 142 30
430d Luxury
44480 255 144 30
435d xDrive Luxury
48395 308 155 30
435d xDrive M Sport
48895 308 155 30
4 SERIES GRAN COUPE 4dr saloon A prettier 3
Series. Very good, but not better. AAAAC
420d M Sport
34795 181 128 30
420d xDrive SE
33295 181 129 29
420i SE
29425 181 149 29
420i Sport
30925 181 149 29
420i Luxury
31925 181 149 29
420i M Sport
32460 181 153 30
420i xDrive SE
30960 181 161 30
420i xDrive Sport
32460 181 161 30
420i xDrive Luxury
33460 181 161 30
420i xDrive M Sport
33960 181 164 31
428i SE
32820 245 154 33
428i Sport
34320 245 154 34
428i Luxury
35320 245 154 34
428i M Sport
35820 245 156 34
435i Luxury
41165 306 189 36
435i M Sport
41665 306 193 36
418d SE
30995 141 121 23
418d Sport
32495 141 121 24
418d Luxury
33495 141 121 24
418d M Sport
33995 141 124 24
420d SE
31795 181 124 29
420d Sport
33295 181 124 29
420d Luxury
34295 181 124 30
420d xDrive Sport
34795 181 129 30
420d xDrive Luxury
35795 181 129 30
420d xDrive M Sport
36425 181 133 30
430d Luxury
39745 255 134 39
430d M Sport
40245 255 138 40
430d xDrive Luxury
41245 255 140 39
Make and Model
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Insurance group
330d xDrive Luxury

38105 255 137 41
330d xDrive M Sport
38605 255 137 41
3 SERIES 5dr touring More of the same. Less of a
wow factor, but still as good as it gets AAAAB
316i ES
24870 136 143 23
316i SE
25720 136 143 23
316i Sport
26720 136 143 23
30075 161 112 31
320d EfficientDynamics Busines 31475 161 112 31
320d Sport
31075 181 125 31
320d xDrive SE
31705 181 133 30
320i SE
27905 181 152 30
320i xDrive Luxury
31905 181 160 31
320i xDrive M Sport
32405 181 160 31
320i xDrive Modern
30405 181 160 30
320i xDrive SE
29405 181 160 30
320i xDrive Sport
30405 181 160 30
325d Luxury
34505 215 134 36
325d M Sport
35005 215 134 36
325d Modern
33005 215 134 35
325d SE
32005 215 134 35
328i SE
31105 242 159 35
328i Sport
32105 242 159 34
330d xDrive SE
36920 255 142 40
335d xDrive Luxury
42320 309 148 43
335d xDrive M Sport
42815 309 148 43
335i Luxury
39060 302 189 37
335i M Sport
39560 302 189 38
320i Sport
28905 181 152 30
320i Modern
28905 181 152 30
320i Luxury
30405 181 152 31
320i M Sport
30905 181 152 31
328i Modern
32105 242 159 35
328i Luxury
33605 242 159 36
328i M Sport
34105 242 159 36
316d ES
26875 114 123 20
316d SE
27725 114 123 20
316d Sport
28725 114 123 20
318d SE
28975 141 123 24
318d Sport
29975 141 123 24
318d Modern
29975 141 123 24
318d Luxury
31475 141 123 25
318d M Sport
31975 141 123 25
320d SE
30075 181 125 31
320d Modern
31075 181 125 31
320d Luxury
32575 181 125 32
320d M Sport
33075 181 125 32
320d xDrive Sport
32705 181 133 30
320d xDrive Modern
32705 181 133 30
320d xDrive Luxury
34205 181 133 31
320d xDrive M Sport
34705 181 133 31
330d SE
35405 255 135 38
330d Modern
36405 255 135 38
330d Luxury
37905 255 135 38
330d M Sport
38405 255 135 38
330d xDrive Modern
37920 255 142 40
330d xDrive Luxury
39420 255 142 41
330d xDrive M Sport
39920 255 142 41
3 SERIES GT 5dr hatch Hatchback practicality
meets 3-Series talent. Duller but decent AAAAC
330d xDrive M Sport
40765 258 142 34
318d M Sport
32825 141 122 25
318d SE
30575 141 119 24
320i M Sport
31455 181 156 31
320i SE
29205 181 153 31
320i xDrive Luxury
32705 181 164 31
320i xDrive M Sport
33065 181 167 31
320i xDrive SE
30705 181 164 31
320i xDrive Sport
31705 181 164 31
328i SE
32405 242 156 35
320i Sport
30205 181 153 31
320i Luxury
31205 181 153 31
328i Sport
33405 242 156 36
328i Luxury
34405 242 156 36
328i M Sport
34655 242 158 36
335i Luxury
39860 302 188 38
335i M Sport
40110 302 189 38
318d Sport
31575 141 119 24
318d Luxury
32575 141 119 24
320d SE
31675 181 129 30
320d Sport
32675 181 129 30
320d Luxury
33675 181 129 30
320d M Sport
34055 181 131 30
325d SE
33605 215 134 34
325d Luxury
35605 215 134 34
325d M Sport
35855 215 137 34
330d SE
37000 258 136 34
330d Luxury
39000 258 136 34
330d M Sport
39250 258 136 34
330d xDrive SE
38515 258 142 34
330d xDrive Luxury
39000 258 142 34
Make and Model
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Make and Model
New cars a-z

1.0 VTi 68 Airscape Flair S-S 11285 67 88 1.2 PureTech 82 Flair
10535 81 99 C1 5dr hatch The cheapest of the Aygo triplets. Cute,
but noisy and basic
AAACC
1.0 VTi 68 Feel
9895 67 95 1.0 VTi 68 Flair
10585 67 95 1.0 VTi 68 Airscape Feel
10745 67 95 1.0 VTi 68 Flair S-S
10835 67 88 1.0 VTi 68 Airscape Flair S-S 11685 67 88 1.2 PureTech 82 Flair
10935 81 99 C3 5dr hatch Comfortable and well-priced but not
much fun
AAACC
1.2 VTi 82 Selection
13660 81 107 12
1.4 VTi 95 VTR+ EGS6
14150 94 127 12
1.6 e-HDi 90 Airdream Selectio 15660 89 95 18
1.0 VTi 68 VT
10995 67 99 8
1.0 VTi 68 VTR+
12415 67 102 9
1.2 VTi 82 VTR+
13310 81 107 12
1.6 VTi 120 Excl.
15170 118 132 19
1.4 HDi 70 VT
13150 67 99 10
1.4 HDi 70 VTR+
14510 67 101 10
1.4 e-HDi 70 Airdream VTR+ EGS 15210 67 87 10
1.6 e-HDi 90 Airdream VTR+ 15310 89 95 18
1.6 e-HDi 90 Airdream Exclusiv 16160 89 95 18
1.6 e-HDi 115 Airdream Exclusi 17040 113 99 21
C3 PICASSO 5dr mpv Quirky small MPV. Cheap and
useful.
AAAAC
1.4 VTi 95 VT
13080 94 145 10
1.6 HDi 8v 90 Excl.
17330 91 107 12
1.6 HDi 8v 90 VT
14090 91 107 11
1.6 HDi 8v 90 VTR+
16230 91 107 12
1.6 VTi 120 EGS6 Excl.
17815 118 137 13
1.6 VTi 120 EGS6 VTR+
16715 118 137 13
1.6 VTi 120 Excl.
17095 118 149 13
1.4 VTi 95 VTR+
15145 94 145 10
1.6 HDi 115 Excl.
18050 107 119 15
C4 5dr hatch Good looking, but lacks the polish of the
latest rivals
AAABC
1.6 e-HDi 115 Aeam EGS6 VTR+ 19565 110 95 18
1.6 e-HDi 115 Aream EGS6 Exc 20965 110 101 18
1.4 VTi 95 VTR
14240 94 140 12
1.6 VTi 120 VTR+
17395 118 143 16
1.6 VTi 120 Excl.
18550 118 146 16
1.6 THP 155 Excl.
20195 154 148 22
1.6 HDi 90 VTR
16355 91 104 15
1.6 HDi 90 VTR+
18105 91 104 16
1.6 e-HDi 115 VTR+
18965 110 97 18
1.6 e-HDi 115 Excl.
20365 110 100 18
2.0 HDi 150 Excl.
21185 148 130 23
C4 CACTUS 5dr hatch Interesting and novel, but
typically flawed to drive
AAACC
1.2 PureTech 75 Touch
12990 74 105 1.2 PureTech 82 Touch
13390 81 105 1.2 PureTech 82 Feel
14590 81 105 1.2 PureTech 82 Flair
15990 81 107 1.2 PureTech 110 Feel S-S
15790 109 107 1.2 PureTech 110 Flair S-S
17190 109 107 1.6 BlueHDi 100 Touch
15390 99 87 1.6 BlueHDi 100 Feel
16590 99 87 1.6 BlueHDi 100 Flair
17990 99 89 1.6 e-HDi 92 Feel ETG6
16790 89 92 1.6 e-HDi 92 Flair ETG6
18190 89 94 C5 4dr saloon Spacious and comfy. An effective and
interesting Mondeo rival
AAACC
1.6 HDi 115 VTR
21470 107 125 20
1.6 HDi 115 VTR+
21930 109 125 22
1.6 e-HDi 115 Adream EGS6 VTR 21430 107 117 22
1.6 e-HDi 115 Adrem EGS6 VTR+ 23370 109 117 22
2.0 HDi 160 VTR+
24070 161 129 28
2.0 HDi 160 Excl.
25670 161 129 25
2.2 HDi 200 Excl. auto
29340 201 155 35
C5 5dr estate Spacious and comfy. An effective and
interesting Mondeo rival
AAAAC
1.6 HDi 115 VTR
22570 113 125 20
1.6 HDi 115 VTR+
23030 107 125 22
1.6 e-HDi 115 Adream EGS6 VTR 22530 107 117 22
1.6 e-HDi 115 Adrem EGS6 VTR+ 24470 107 117 22
2.0 HDi 160 VTR+
25180 161 133 28
2.0 HDi 160 Excl.
26780 161 133 25
2.2 HDi 200 Excl. auto
30440 171 159 35
DS3 3dr hatch Jack of all trades, master of none. Nice
styling
AAABC
11.2 VTi 82 DSign
12615 81 104 9
1.6 e-HDi 115 Airdream DSport 17750 113 99 19
1.6 VTi 120 DStyle
15380 118 129 16
1.6 VTi 120 DStyle Red
15800 118 132 17
1.6 VTi 120 DStyle Pink
15680 118 132 17
1.6 THP 155 DSport
18500 154 135 22
1.6 THP 155 DSport Red
17925 154 135 21
1.6 THP 155 Ultra Prestige
22400 154 135 23
1.6 e-HDi 90 Air DStyle
15570 91 95 16
DacIa
SANDERO 5dr hatch A clever budget prospect. But
its limitations are unavoidable AAABC
0.9 TCe Ambiance
7595 89 116 6
0.9 TCe Laureate
8795 89 116 7
0.9 TCe Stepway Ambiance
8395 89 124 7
0.9 TCe Stepway Laureate
9995 89 124 8
1.2 Access
5995 74 135 2
1.2 Ambiance
6795 74 135 2
1.2 Laureate
7995 74 135 2
1.5 dCi Ambiance
8595 89 99 8
1.5 dCi Laureate
9795 89 99 10
1.5 dCi Stepway Ambiance
9395 89 105 10
fIat
PANDA 5dr hatch Cheap, practical and very nearly
spot on
AAAAB
0.9 TwinAir 85 4x4 Antarctica 14995 84 105 6
0.9 Twinair 85 Trekking
12795 84 105 6
1.3 MultiJet 75 4x4 Antarctica 15995 74 125 7
0.9 Twinair 85 Easy
11095 84 99 7
0.9 Twinair 85 Lounge
11595 84 99 7
0.9 Twinair 85 4x4
14295 84 114 7
1.2 Pop
9095 68 120 3
1.2 Easy
9895 68 120 4
1.2 Lounge
10395 68 120 3
1.3 MultiJet 75 Pop
11295 74 104 7
1.3 Multijet 75 Easy
12095 74 104 7
1.3 Multijet 75 Lounge
12595 74 104 7
1.3 Multijet 75 Trekking
13795 74 109 7
1.3 Multijet 75 4x4
15295 74 125 7
500 3dr hatch Super desirable, cute city car. Pleasant,
if not involving, to drive
AAABC
0.9 TwinAir 105 GQ
15450 103 92 10
0.9 TwinAir 105 Lounge
13600 103 92 10
0.9 TwinAir 105 S
13750 103 92 10
0.9 TwinAir 85 GQ
14970 84 99 10
1.2 Colour Therapy
11120 68 113 9
1.2 GQ
13570 68 113 9
1.3 MultiJet GQ
15970 94 97 14
0.9 TwinAir 85 Lounge
13120 84 92 10
0.9 TwinAir 85 S
13270 84 92 12
0.9 TwinAir 85 Colour Therapy 12320 84 99 10
0.9 TwinAir Cult
14620 84 99 10
0.9 TwinAir 105 Cult
15100 103 92 10
1.2 Pop
10320 68 113 5
1.2 Lounge
11720 68 113 6
1.2 S
11870 68 113 9
1.2 Cult
13220 68 113 9
1.4 T-Jet Abarth
14255 133 155 26
1.3 MultiJet Lounge
14120 94 97 15
1.3 MultiJet S
14270 94 97 14
1.3 MultiJet Cult
15620 94 97 14
500 CONVERTIBLE 2dr open Super desirable,
cute city car. Cab a better drive than hatchAAAAC
0.9 TwinAir 105 GQ
18070 103 92 15
0.9 TwinAir 105 Lounge S-S
16400 103 92 15
0.9 TwinAir 105 S
16550 84 92 15
0.9 TwinAir 85 Colour Therapy 14870 84 92 15
0.9 TwinAir 85 GQ
17590 84 92 15
0.9 TwinAir 85 S
16070 84 92 15
1.2 Colour Therapy
13670 68 113 10
1.2 GQ
16390 68 113 10
1.2 S
14870 68 113 10
1.3 MultiJet GQ
18790 94 97 18
1.3 MultiJet S
17270 94 97 18
1.4 16v Turbo T-Jet Abarth
16005 133 155 27
0.9 TwinAir 85 Lounge S-S
15800 84 92 15
fOrD
KA 3dr hatch An agile drive and energetic petrol
engine. Wooden ride
AAABC
1.2 Grand Prix lll
11295 68 115 5
1.2 Studio Connect
9295 68 115 3
1.2 Studio
8795 68 115 3
1.2 Edge
9795 68 115 3
1.2 Zetec
10545 68 115 3
1.2 Titanium
11045 68 115 3
1.2 Metal
11295 68 115 5
B-MAX 5dr mpv Fiesta dynamics and sliding door
access make the B-Max a cut above AAAAC
1.0T EcoBoost 100 Zetec
15395 99 119 9
1.0T EcoBoost 100 Titanium 16595 99 119 10
1.0T EcoBoost 125 Zetec S-S 15995 118 99 13
1.0T EcoBoost 125 Titanium S-S 17195 118 99 13
1.4 90 Studio
12995 89 139 7
1.4 90 Zetec
14795 89 139 8
1.6 105 Zetec Powershift
16460 103 149 10
1.6 105 Titanium Powershift 17660 103 149 11
1.5 TDCi 75 Zetec
16195 74 109 8
1.6 TDCi 95 Zetec
16695 94 104 10
1.6 TDCi 95 Titanium
17895 94 104 11
FIESTA 3dr hatch Stylish and wonderfully engaging.
The best supermini
AAAAC
14700 103 138 12
1.0 80 Zetec S-S
13445 79 99 6
1.0 80 Titanium S-S
14445 79 99 7
1.0T 100 Ecoboost Zetec S-S 13945 99 99 11
1.0T 100 Ecoboost Titanium S-S 14945 99 99 11
1.0T 100 Eboost TitaniumX S-S 16145 99 99 11
Insurance group
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Insurance group
0.9 TwinAir 85 Cult

16800 84 92 15
0.9 TwinAir 105 Cult
17400 103 92 15
1.2 Pop S-S
13320 68 113 9
1.2 Lounge S-S
14600 68 113 10
1.2 Cult
15600 68 113 10
1.3 MultiJet Lounge
17000 94 97 18
1.3 MultiJet Cult
18000 94 97 18
500L 5dr mpv A costly option, but has the style to fill
out some of its missing substance AAABC
1.4 95 Pop
13040 94 145 10
0.9 Twinair Pop Star
16690 103 112 11
0.9 TwinAir Lounge
18090 103 112 11
0.9 TwinAir Trekking
18790 103 119 11
1.4 95 Pop Star
15200 94 145 10
1.4 95 Lounge
16600 94 145 10
1.4 95 Trekking
17300 94 149 8
1.4 120 Pop Star
17195 118 159 10
1.4 120 Lounge
18595 118 159 10
1.4 120 Trekking
19295 118 159 10
1.3 Multijet 85 Pop Star
16690 83 110 8
18090 83 110 9
18790 83 114 7
17690 103 117 17
19090 103 117 18
19790 103 122 15
18190 118 120 17
19590 118 120 17
20290 118 120 17
500L MPW 5dr mpv As above but with seven seat
flexibility in its more expensive format AAABC
1.6 MultiJet 120 Lounge 7st 20330 118 117 17
1.6 MultiJet 120 Pop Star 7st 18830 118 117 17
0.9 TwinAir 105 Pop Star 7st 17330 103 112 11
0.9 TwinAir 105 Lounge 7st
18830 103 112 11
1.4 95 Pop Star 5st
15840 94 145 9
1.4 95 Lounge 5st
17340 94 145 9
1.3 MultiJet 85 Lounge 7st
18830 83 110 9
1.6 MultiJet 105 Lounge 7st 19830 103 117 17
PUNTO 3dr hatch MultiAir tech improves appeal and
economy
AAAAC
1.2 8v Easy
11275 68 126 6
1.2 8v GBT
11775 68 126 6
1.2 8v Pop
10175 68 126 6
1.3 85 Multijet Easy
13775 85 90 13
1.4 8v Easy
11685 76 132 8
1.4 8v GBT
12185 76 132 8
1.3 85 Multijet GBT
14275 85 90 13
PUNTO 5dr hatch MultiAir tech improves appeal and
economy
AAAAC
1.2 8v Easy
11875 68 126 6
1.2 8v GBT
12375 68 126 6
1.2 8v Pop
10775 68 126 6
1.4 8v Easy
12285 76 132 8
1.4 8v GBT
12785 76 132 8
1.3 85 Multijet Easy
14375 85 90 13
1.3 85 Multijet GBT
14875 85 90 13
Make and Model
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Insurance group
ferrarI
F12 2dr coup Proper V12 Ferrari with serious
exclusivity and appeal
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6.3 V12
239352 730 350 50
FF 2dr coup Four-door Ferrari estate has appeal but
lacks classic DNA
AAAAC
6.3 V12
227077 651 360 50
CALIFORNIA 2dr open Sleek, comfortable and fast.
Second gen much improved
AAAAC
4.3 V8
152086 483 270 50
3.9 V8 T
154490 552 250 50
458 2dr coup The complete supercar. Calm ride,
explosive performance
AAAAA
178461 570 307 50
4.5 V8 Italia
458 SPIDER 2dr open The complete supercar. Minus
roof. A world-class head turner AAAAA
4.5 V8
198906 570 275 50
Make and Model
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
1.5 dCi Stepway Laureate

10995 89 105 11
LOGAN MCV 5dr estate
Lacks its stablemates
charm. Certainly retains the cheap AAACC
0.9 Ambiance
8595 89 116 9
0.9 Laureate
9795 89 116 11
1.2 Access
6995 74 135 4
1.2 Ambiance
7795 74 135 4
1.2 Laureate
8995 74 135 5
1.5 dCi Ambiance
9595 84 99 11
1.5 dCi Laureate
10795 84 99 12
DUSTER CROSSOVER 5dr 4x4 Cheap, but
cheerfully robust as an air raid shelter AAAAC
1.6 16v 105 Access 2WD
9495 103 165 6
1.6 16v 105 Access 4WD
11495 103 185 5
1.5 dCi 110 Ambiance 2WD
11995 106 130 10
1.5 dCi 110 Ambiance 4WD
13995 107 135 10
1.5 dCi 110 Laureate 2WD
13495 106 130 11
1.5 dCi 110 Laureate 4WD
15495 107 135 10
aUTOcar TOP FIVes

Super-GTs

1.0T 125 Ecoboost Zetec S S-S 15495 123 99 15
1.25 60 Studio
9995 59 120 3
1.25 60 Style
11695 59 120 4
1.25 82 Style
12195 80 120 7
1.25 82 Zetec
12945 80 120 7
1.6T 180 Ecoboost ST
17250 180 138 30
1.6T 180 Ecoboost ST2
18250 180 138 30
1.6T 180 Ecoboost ST3
19250 180 138 30
1.5 TDCi 75 Style
13695 74 98 8
1.5 TDCi 75 Zetec
14445 74 98 9
15445 74 98 9
1.6 TDCi 95 Style ECOnetic S-S 14795 94 87 11
1.6 TDCi 95 Zetec ECOnetic S-S 15345 94 87 12
1.6 TDCi 95 Zetec S
15995 94 95 12
1.6 TDCi 95 Titanium ECOnetic 16345 94 87 12
1.6 TDCi 95 Titanium X
17145 94 95 13
FIESTA 5dr hatch Stylish and wonderfully engaging.
The best supermini
AAAAC
1.25 82 Style
12795 80 120 7
15300 103 138 12
1.0 80 Zetec S-S
14045 79 99 6
1.0 80 Titanium S-S
15045 79 99 7
1.25 60 Style
12295 59 120 4
1.25 82 Zetec
13545 80 120 7
1.5 TDCi 75 Style
14295 74 98 8
1.5 TDCi 75 Zetec
15045 74 98 9
16045 74 98 9
1.6 TDCi 95 Style ECOnetic S-S 15395 94 87 11
1.6 TDCi 95 Zetec ECOnetic S-S 15945 94 87 12
1.6 TDCi 95 Titanium ECOnetic 16945 94 87 12
17745 94 95 13
ECOSPORT 5dr hatch Pumped up Fiesta okay, but
developing world origins show through AAABC
1.0T Ecoboost 125 Titanium 15995 123 125 1.0T Ecoboost 125 Titanium X 16995 123 125 1.5 112 Titanium
14995 90 149 1.5 112 Titanium X
15995 90 149 1.5 TDCi 91 Titanium
16495 90 120 1.5 TDCi 91 Titanium X
17495 90 120 FOCUS 5dr hatch Still best to drive, but only just. The
complete package
AAAAC
1.6 125 Zetec S
19545 123 146 14
1.0T 100 Ecoboost Style
17295 99 105 10
1.0T 100 Ecoboost Zetec
18295 99 105 10
1.0T 100 Ecoboost Titanium 19795 99 105 10
1.0T 100 Ecoboost Titanium X 21795 99 105 10
18795 123 108 14
1.0T 125 Ecoboost Zetec S
20045 123 108 14
20545 148 127 14
1.6 85 Studio
13995 84 136 7
1.6 105 Style
16795 103 136 11
1.6 125 Style auto
18545 123 146 14
1.6 125 Zetec
19545 123 146 14
1.6 125 Titanium auto
21045 123 146 14
22295 247 169 34
2.0T 250 Ecoboost ST-2
23795 247 169 35
2.0T 250 Ecoboost ST-3
25795 247 169 36
1.5 TDCi 95 Style
17995 94 98 11
1.5 TDCi 120 Zetec
19495 118 98 11
1.5 TDCi 120 Zetec S
20745 118 98 11
20995 118 98 11
22995 118 98 11
1.6 TDCi 95 Style
17895 94 109 11
1.6 TDCi 115 Zetec
19395 114 109 16
20645 114 109 16
20895 114 109 16
FOCUS 5dr estate Well-mannered and comfortable.
An Octavia carries more
AAABC
1.0T 100 Ecoboost Edge
17995 99 112 10
1.0T 100 EcoBoost Titanium Nav 20995 99 112 11
1.0T 100 EcoBoost Titanium X N 22995 99 112 12
1.0T 100 EcoBoost Zetec Naviga 19745 99 112 11
1.0T 125 EcoBoost Zetec Naviga 20245 123 114 14
20745 123 117 14
1.6 105 Zetec Navigator
19250 103 139 11
1.6 125 Titanium Navigator aut 22250 123 146 14
1.6 125 Zetec Navigator auto 21000 123 146 14
ferrari f12
From 240,000
Thrilling in a way that only a front-engined V12 Ferrari could be.
Crushing performance and unparalleled drama. AAAAB
aston Martin vanquish

From 190,000
If your heart is set on buying dazzling exterior beauty, then
your money is best invested in Astons flagship. AAAAC
Bentley continental Gt v8
From 140,000
It may have lost four cylinders, but the new Audi-sourced V8 is
so good that it completely reinvigorates the Conti. AAAAC
From 227,000
A mighty engine with the drivetrain to handle it. Not the purist
Ferrari by definition, but a more usable one for it. AAAAC
Mercedes-Benz s63 aMG

From 125,000
So long in the legs that continents flash by mid-stride. Businesslike opulence renders it less evocative than some. AAAAC
ferrari ff
1.6 e-HDi 90 Adream DStyle Re 15995 91 95 17

1.6 e-HDi 90 Air DStyle
15570 91 91 16
1.6 e-HDi 115 Adream DSport R 18200 113 99 19
1.6 e-HDi 115 Adream Ultra Pr 21650 113 99 19
DS3 CABRIOLET 2dr open Refined soft topper.
Retains its cuteness
AAABC
11.2 VTi 82 DSign
15325 81 112 10
1.6 THP 155 DSport
20845 154 137 23
1.6 VTi 120 DStyle
17745 118 129 16
1.6 e-HDi 90 Adream DStyle 17935 113 95 20
DS4 5dr hatch Jack of all trades, master of none. Nice
styling
AAABC
1.6 e-HDi 115 DSign
19425 113 113 18
1.6 VTi 120 DSign
17855 118 144 14
1.6 VTi 120 DStyle
19905 118 144 15
1.6 THP 160 DStyle Au
21765 161 178 21
1.6 THP 200 DSport
23405 197 149 31
1.6 e-HDi 115 DStyle
21475 113 113 18
1.6 e-HDi 115 Adream DStyle E 21975 113 114 17
2.0 HDi 135 DStyle
21900 134 130 21
2.0 HDi 160 DStyle
22700 161 130 23
2.0 HDi 160 DSport
23700 161 130 24
DS5 5dr hatch Design marvel. Shame it doesnt
function so well
AAABC
1.6 THP 200 DStyle
26860 197 155 27
1.6 THP 200 DSport
28920 197 155 27
1.6 e-HDI 115 ADream DStyle E 25890 113 114 18
1.6 e-HDI 115 ADream DSign EG 23260 113 114 18
1.6 BlueHDi 120 DSign
23260 113 102 21
1.6 BlueHDi 120 DStyle
25890 113 105 22
2.0 HDi 160 DSign
24260 161 129 23
2.0 HDi 160 DStyle
26895 161 128 24
2.0 HDi 160 DSport
28955 161 128 24
2.0 BlueHDi 180 DSign
26890 178 116 29
2.0 BlueHDi 180 DStyle
29480 178 116 30
2.0 BlueHDi 180 DSport
31580 178 118 30
2.0 Hybrid4 200 Airdream DSign 29060 200 88 27
2.0 Hybrid4 200 Adream DSprt 33700 200 102 28
2.0 Hybrid4 200 Adream DStyle 31600 200 102 27
BERLINGO MULTISPACE 5dr mpv Likeable,
practical van-based MPV
AAABC
1.6 VTi 95 VT
13285 97 155 5
1.6 HDi 75 VTR
14655 74 135 4
1.6 HDi 90 Plus Sp. Ed
15805 89 135 8
1.6 HDi 90 VTR
15105 89 135 7
1.6 e-HDi 90 Airdream VTR
15875 89 120 9
1.6 HDi 90 XTR
17155 89 135 8
1.6 e-HDi 90 Airdream XTR
17525 89 120 9
1.6 HDi 115 XTR
17905 107 134 10
C4 PICASSO 5dr mpv Plushness and an improved
dynamic make for a better car AAAAC
1.6 VTi 120 VTR
17760 118 145 14
1.6 VTi 120 VTR+
19020 118 145 15
1.6 THP 155 Excl.
21320 154 139 22
1.6 THP 155 Excl.+
23720 154 142 22
1.6 HDi 90 VTR
18450 91 110 15
1.6 HDi 90 VTR+
19710 91 110 15
1.6 e-HDi 90 VTR+ ETG6
20410 91 98 15
1.6 e-HDi 115 VTR+
20510 113 105 18
1.6 e-HDi 115 VTR+ ETG6
21010 113 104 18
1.6 e-HDi 115 Excl.
21810 113 105 17
1.6 e-HDi 115 Excl.+
24210 113 105 18
2.0 Blue HDi 150 Excl.
23010 148 110 24
2.0 Blue HDi 150 Excl. +
25410 148 113 24
GRAND C4 PICASSO 5dr mpv Plushness and an
improved dynamic make for a better carAAAAC
1.6 VTi 120 VTR
19205 118 145 13
1.6 VTi 120 VTR+
20465 118 145 13
1.6 THP 155 Excl.
22765 154 139 21
1.6 THP 155 Excl.+
25165 154 142 22
1.6 e-HDi 90 ETG6 VTR
20595 91 98 15
1.6 e-HDi 90 ETG6 VTR+
21855 91 98 15
1.6 e-HDi 115 VTR+
21955 113 105 19
1.6 e-HDi 115 Excl.
23255 113 105 18
1.6 e-HDi 115 Excl.+
25655 113 105 19
2.0 Blue HDi 150 Excl.
24455 148 110 24
2.0 Blue HDi 150 Excl.+
26855 148 113 25
Make and Model
Insurance group
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
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1.0T 125 Eboost Titanium X SS 22150 123 117 14
1.6 105 Zetec
17650 103 149 11
1.6 TDCi 115 Zetec
19150 114 117 16
20650 114 117 16
22650 114 117 16
21725 138 129 20
24225 161 129 22
GRAND C-MAX 5dr mpv Fun and practical small
seven seater
AAAAB
1.6 TDCi 115 Zetec
20745 114 124 16
22045 114 124 16
24045 114 124 16
23250 138 134 20
25750 161 134 22
S-MAX 5dr mpv Proof that MPVs need not be boring
or ungainly. A benchmark
AAAAC
1.6 160 Eco Tnium S-S
24860 158 159 19
2.0 203 Ecoboost Titanium auto 26535 200 189 22
2.0 240 Tit. X Sp. Au
31285 237 194 27
1.6 TDCi 115 Zetec S-S
23910 114 139 16
1.6 TDCi 115 Eco Tium S-S
25660 114 139 17
2.0 TDCi 140 Zetec
24095 138 139 17
25845 138 139 18
26445 161 139 19
2.0 TDCi 163 Tit. X Sp.
30195 161 139 21
27670 197 174 26
31420 197 174 26
GALAXY 5dr mpv Huge seven-seat MPV. Easy to place
on the road. Not cheap
AAAAC
32675 197 179 27
1.6 160 Ecoboost Zetec S-S
25470 158 167 18
1.6 160 Eco Tium S-S
27370 158 167 18
1.6 160 Eco TniumX S-S
29870 158 167 18
2.0 203 Ecoboost Titanium auto 29035 200 189 24
2.0 203 Ecoboost Titan X auto 31535 200 189 25
1.6 TDCi 115 Zetec S-S
26260 114 139 16
AAABC
3.5h V6 GT Premium Hybrid 47205 235 162 45

3.7 V6 37 S Premium
45245 315 235 45
3.0d V6 GT
40565 235 199 46
3.0d V6 S
42870 235 199 46
3.0d V6 GT Premium
44535 235 199 46
3.0d V6 S Premium
46835 235 199 46
QX50 5dr 4x4 Focused on-road SUV. Drives well, very
AAACC
little interior space
38973 315 265 44
3.7 V6 QX GT
3.7 V6 QX GT Premium
42571 315 265 45
3.0d
34488 235 224 43
3.0d GT
38439 235 224 44
3.0d GT Premium
42037 235 224 44
QX70 5dr 4x4 Big, powerful SUV. None of the finesse of
the X5 or Range Rover
AAACC
3.7 V6 GT
42525 315 282 49
3.7 V6 GT Premium
46975 315 282 49
3.7 V6 S
44625 315 282 49
3.7 V6 S Premium
49075 315 282 49
5.0 V8 S Premium
54025 385 307 49
3.0d GT
42370 235 225 49
3.0d GT Premium
46820 235 225 49
3.0d S
44470 235 225 49 kia
3.0d S Premium
48920 235 225 49 PICANTO 3dr hatch Widely surpassed, but still
decent value. Nice drive and cabin AAABC
JaGuar
1.0 VR7
9645 68 99 6
XF 4dr saloon Sublime Brit exec. Great interior and
1.0 1
8145 68 99 3
1.0 1 Air
8745 68 99 4
dynamics. XFR a five-star car AAAAB
11845 84 106 11
2.2D 163 Portfolio
40395 161 129 33 1.25 White ISG
12445 84 130 11
2.2D 163 Premium Luxury
35795 161 129 33 1.25 White Au
11995 84 106 12
2.2D 163 R-Sport
33995 161 129 33 1.25 Quantum ISG
2.2D 200 R-Sport
35445 197 139 38 PICANTO 5dr hatch Widely surpassed, but still
3.0D V6 R-Sport
37360 237 159 41 decent value. Nice drive and cabin AAABC
3.0 V6 Premium Luxury
48495 336 224 43 1.0 VR7
9845 68 99 6
3.0 V6 Portfolio
51395 336 224 43 1.0 1
8345 68 99 3
5.0 V8 SC XFR
65415 503 270 46 1.0 1 Air
8945 68 99 4
5.0 V8 SC XFR-S
79995 542 270 50 1.0 2
9945 68 99 4
2.2D 163 SE
29945 161 129 33 1.25 2 ISG
10545 84 100 7
2.2D 163 SE Business
31495 161 129 33 1.25 3
11545 84 109 10
2.2D 163 Luxury
32945 161 129 33 1.25 4 ISG
12095 84 106 12
2.2D 200 Luxury
33945 197 139 38 RIO 3dr hatch Looks great, but its well off the
37195 197 139 39 European saloon pace
AAABC
2.2D 200 Portfolio
42195 197 139 40 1.25 VR7
11595 83 114 5
3.0D V6 Luxury
35860 237 159 41 1.25 1
10095 83 114 5
3.0D V6 Premium Luxury
40110 237 159 42 1.25 2
11995 83 119 5
3.0D V6 Portfolio
45110 237 159 42 1.4 2 ISG
12795 107 124 8
3.0D V6 S Premium Luxury
46610 271 159 44 1.4 3 ISG
13695 107 124 8
3.0D V6 S Portfolio
49510 271 159 44 1.4 CRDi 3 ISG
14795 89 105 8
XF 5dr sportbrake Handsome estate wins hearts, if CEED 5dr hatch Another looker from Schreyer, but
not heads
dynamically forgettable
AAAAC
AAACC
2.2D 163 Portfolio
42895 161 129 33 1.4 98 VR7
15200 99 143 8
38295 161 129 33 1.4 CRDi 89 VR7
16490 89 114 6
2.2D 163 R-Sport
36495 161 129 33 1.4 98 1
14605 99 139 7
2.2D 200 R-Sport
37945 197 139 33 1.4 98 2
16605 99 143 8
3.0D V6 240 R-Sport
39860 237 163 33 1.6 GDi 133 2 ISG
17395 128 124 12
3.0D V6 275 S Portfolio
51995 271 163 33 1.6 GDi 133 3 ISG
19195 128 124 12
5.0 V8 SC XFR-S
82495 542 297 50 1.6 GDi 133 4 ISG
20600 128 137 13
2.2D 163 SE
31945 161 129 33 1.6 GDi 133 4 Tech ISG
22500 128 137 15
2.2D 163 SE Business
33995 161 129 33 1.6 T-GDi 201 GT
20500 201 171 29
2.2D 163 Luxury
35445 161 129 33 1.6 T-GDi 201 GT Tech
23200 201 171 29
2.2D 200 Luxury
36445 197 139 33 1.4 CRDi 89 1
15895 89 109 6
39695 197 139 33 1.6 CRDi 126 1 ISG
16495 126 97 12
2.2D 200 Portfolio
44695 197 139 33 1.6 CRDi 126 2 ISG
18495 126 100 13
3.0D V6 240 Luxury
38360 237 163 33 1.6 CRDi 126 3 ISG
20295 126 100 13
3.0D V6 240 Premium Luxury 42610 237 163 33 1.6 CRDi 126 4 ISG
21895 126 112 14
3.0D V6 240 Portfolio
47610 237 163 33 1.6 CRDi 126 4 Tech ISG
23795 126 112 15
3.0D V6 275 S Premium Luxury 49110 271 163 33 CEED 5dr estate Another slightly bigger looker from
XJ 4dr saloon Modern looks finally match modern
Schreyer, but also forgettable AAACC
1.4 98 VR7
16200 99 148 8
dynamics
AAAAC
17095 89 109 6
3.0 V6 S-C Premium Luxury 65995 336 224 - 1.4 CRDi 89 1 ISG
17895 126 116 12
3.0 V6 S-C Premium Luxury LWB 69150 336 224 - 1.6 CRDi 126 1 ISG
19495 126 116 13
3.0 V6 S-C Portfolio
73450 336 224 - 1.6 CRDi 126 2 ISG
21295 126 116 13
3.0 V6 S-C Portfolio LWB
76450 336 224 - 1.6 CRDi 126 3 ISG
23095 126 116 14
5.0 V8 S-C Supersport LWB
95895 503 270 50 1.6 CRDi 126 4 ISG
24995 126 116 15
5.0 V8 S-C 550 XJR
92395 542 270 50 1.6 CRDi 126 4 Tech ISG
3.0D V6 Luxury
56870 271 159 48 PROCEED 3dr hatch Another slightly smaller looker
3.0D V6 Luxury LWB
59980 271 167 48 from Schreyer. Still not memorable AAACC
3.0D V6 Premium Luxury
60670 271 159 48 1.4 98 VR7
14700 133 143 10
3.0D V6 Premium Luxury LWB 63780 271 167 48 1.6 GDi 133 S ISG
17695 133 124 14
3.0D V6 Portfolio
67870 271 159 49 1.6 GDi 133 SE
19705 133 137 15
3.0D V6 Portfolio LWB
70980 271 167 49 1.6 GDi 133 SE DCT auto
21005 133 140 14
F-TYPE 2dr coup Cheaper than the roadster. Gains in 1.6 T-GDi 201 GT
20000 201 171 29
1.6 T-GDi 201 GT Tech
22700 201 171 30
rigidity mean its better too
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18795 126 100 13
3.0 V6
51250 336 205 50 1.6 CRDi 126 S ISG
20795 126 112 13
3.0 V6 S
60250 375 213 50 1.6 CRDi 126 SE ISG
22895 126 112 13
5.0 V8 R
85000 542 259 50 1.6 CRDi 126 SE Tech
F-TYPE 2dr open Serious money. But it buys a serious SOUL 5dr hatch Looks divide opinion. Better value
car with a likeable wild side
AAAAC
now, but still hardly the best option AAACC
3.0 V6
58535 336 209 50 1.6 GDi Start
12600 130 158 9
3.0 V6 S
67535 375 213 50 1.6 GDi Connect
14800 130 158 10
5.0 V8 S
79995 488 259 50 1.6 GDi Connect Plus
15900 130 158 10
XK 2dr coup Brilliant blend of handling, comfort and 1.6 GDi Mixx
18150 130 170 11
1.6 GDi Maxx
19950 130 170 11
AAAAC
pace. Good value
16400 126 132 9
5.0 V8 Dynamic R
69975 503 292 50 1.6 CRDi Connect
17500 126 132 10
5.0 V8 Signature
54975 380 264 47 1.6 CRDi Connect Plus
19750 126 132 10
5.0 V8 R-S
97490 542 292 50 1.6 CRDi Mixx
1.6 CRDi Maxx
21550 126 132 11
XK CONVERTIBLE 2dr open Brilliant blend of
handling, comfort and pace. Good valueAAAAC SORENTO 5dr 4x4 Big and dependable, but unlovable
AAAAC
5.0 V8 Dynamic R
75975 503 292 50 to look directly at
5.0 V8 R-S
104490 542 292 50 2.2 CRDi KX-1
26995 194 155 21
5.0 V8 Signature
60975 380 264 48 2.2 CRDi KX-2
29400 194 155 21
2.2 CRDi KX-2 Sat Nav
30500 194 155 22
JeeP
2.2 CRDi KX-3 auto
35605 194 178 25
COMPASS 5dr 4x4 Jeep-badged Dodge Caliber. Poor 2.2 CRDi KX-4 auto
36805 194 178 27
OPTIMA 4dr saloon Looks the part, but is well off the
by any standard
AACCC
iNfiNiti
AAACC
2.4 North 2WD
21010 168 209 24 European saloon pace
Q50 4dr saloon Credible compact saloon competitor 2.0 Sport 2WD
18470 154 175 22 1.7 CRDi 2 ISG
22895 134 128 17
2.4 Ltd 4WD
23860 168 209 24 1.7 CRDi 1 ISG
19995 134 128 17
AAABC
with some novel touches
HYuNDai
I10 5dr hatch Second gen i10 still close to the best.
Mature drive, spacious cabin, low price AAAAC
1.0 S
8595 65 108 1
1.0 S Air
9260 65 108 1
1.0 SE
9610 65 108 1
1.0 SE Blue Drive
9910 65 98 1
1.0 Premium
10310 65 108 1
1.2 SE
10110 86 114 4
1.2 Premium
10810 86 114 4
I20 3dr hatch Good value, but looks bland and has
average dynamics
AAABC
1.2 Class
10180 84 114 4
1.2 Active
11130 84 114 5
I20 5dr hatch Good value, but looks bland and has
average dynamics
AAABC
1.2 Active
11780 84 114 5
1.2 Style
12580 84 114 5
1.4CRDi 90PS Blue Drive Active 13680 88 96 9
1.2 Class
10780 84 114 4
I30 3dr hatch As good as weve come to expect, but
AAABC
not one inch better
1.6 120 Sport Nav
18720 118 149 11
1.4 100 Class
14605 98 139 7
1.4 100 Active
15805 98 143 7
1.6 120 Sport
17600 118 149 10
1.6 CRDi 110 Blue Drive Active 18090 109 100 11
1.6 CRDi 128 Sport
19590 126 108 13
1.6 CRDi 128 Sport Nav
20710 126 108 13
I30 5dr hatch As good as weve come to expect, but
not one inch better
AAABC
1.4 100 Class
15210 98 139 7
1.4 100 Active
16310 98 139 7
1.4 100 Style
17310 98 143 7
1.4 100 Style Nav
18430 98 143 7
1.6 120 Active auto
17710 118 159 9
1.6 120 Premium
20425 118 149 9
1.6 CRDi 110 BlueDrive Class 17495 109 97 11
1.6 CRDi 128 Blue Drive Style 19895 126 100 13
1.6 CRDi 128 Premium
22415 126 108 13
1.6 CRDi 128 BDve Style Nav 21015 126 100 13
I30 TOURER 5dr estate As good as weve come to
expect, but not one inch better AAABC
1.6 CRDi 110 BDrive Class
18595 109 110 11
1.6 CRDi 128 BDrive Style Nav 22115 126 115 13
1.6 CRDi 128 Blue Drive Style 20995 126 115 13
1.6 Class
16905 118 150 9
1.6 Active
18005 118 150 9
1.6 CRDi 128 Premium
23815 126 117 13
I40 4dr saloon Useful, inoffensive and well-priced. No
fireworks here
AAABC
1.7 CRDi 115 BDrive Premium 23485 114 113 13
1.7 CRDi 115 BDrive Style
21205 114 113 13
1.7 CRDi 115 BDrive Active
19105 114 113 12
19905 134 119 16
22005 134 119 16
I40 TOURER 5dr estate Useful, inoffensive and
well-priced. No fireworks here AAABC
22455 114 113 13
1.7 CRDi 115 Blue Active
20355 114 113 12
21155 134 119 16
1.7 CRDi 136 Blue Style
23255 134 119 16
IX20 5dr hatch Usable high-roofed hatch, but short on
AAABC
flair
1.6 CRDi 115 Active Blue Drive 15385 114 117 13
1.6 CRDi 115 Style Blue Drive 16335 114 117 13
1.4 Class
12515 89 140 7
1.4 Active
13665 89 140 8
1.4 Style
14615 89 140 8
1.6 Active Au
15010 123 154 10
1.6 Style Au
15960 123 154 10
1.4 CRDi 90 Class
13835 89 119 9
IX35 5dr 4x4 Classy, roomy cabin, predictable
handling. Very competitive
AAABC
1.6 GDi S 2WD
17000 133 158 14
1.6 GDi S BDrive 2WD ISG
17180 133 158 14
1.6 GDi SE 2WD
18600 133 158 14
1.6 GDi SE BDrive 2WD ISG
18780 133 158 14
1.6 GDi SE Nav 2WD
19650 133 158 14
1.6 GDi SE Nav BDrive 2WD ISG 19795 133 158 14
1.7 CRDi SE Nav 2WD
21150 114 139 14
1.7 CRDi Premium 2WD
22850 114 139 14
1.7 CRDi Premium Prama 2WD 23650 114 139 14
1.7 CRDi S 2WD
18500 114 139 14
1.7 CRDi SE 2WD
20100 114 139 14
2.0 CRDi Premium 136 4WD
25750 134 149 18
2.0 CRDi Premium Prama 4WD 26550 134 149 18
2.0 CRDi SE 136 4WD
23000 134 149 18
2.0 CRDi SE Nav 136 4WD
24050 134 149 18
SANTA FE 5dr 4x4 An injection of class has enhanced
the Santa Fes easygoing appeal AAAAC
2.2 CRDi Style 4WD 5st
27800 194 159 19
2.2 CRDi Style 4WD 7st
29000 194 159 19
2.2 CRDi Premium 4WD 5st
30020 194 159 19
2.2 CRDi Premium 4WD 7st
31220 194 159 19
2.2 CRDi Premium SE 4WD 7st 33720 194 159 20
VELOSTER 4dr coup Asymmetrical, but not offbeat
enough to be really interesting AAABC
1.6 GDi SE
17000 138 148 16
1.6 T-GDi Turbo
22000 183 157 20
insurance group
co2 g/km
Bhp
Price
insurance group
2.2 CRD Ltd 4WD

25740 161 172 28
WRANGLER 3dr 4x4 Heavy-duty off roader lacks
AABCC
on-road manners
3.6 V6 Sahara
29025 276 263 3.6 V6 Overland
31175 276 263 3.6 V6 Rubicon
29925 276 270 2.8 CRD Overland
31160 197 213 25
2.8 CRD Sahara
29010 197 213 24
WRANGLER 5dr 4x4 Heavy-duty off roader lacks
on-road manners
AABCC
3.6 V6 Sahara
30695 276 273 3.6 V6 Overland
32845 276 273 3.6 V6 Rubicon
31595 276 273 22
2.8 CRD Overland
32830 197 217 25
2.8 CRD Overland Axle+
33445 197 230 25
2.8 CRD Sahara
30680 197 217 24
2.8 CRD Sahara Axle+
31295 197 230 24
CHEROKEE 5dr 4x4 Hamstrung by poor UK spec.
Uninspiring, but roomy and practical AAABC
2.0 Longitude 140 FWD
25495 138 139 2.0 Ltd 140 FWD
31195 138 139 2.0 Longitude 140
27495 138 147 2.0 Ltd 140
33195 138 147 2.0 Longitude 170 Au
29995 168 - 2.0 Ltd 170 Au
35695 168 - 2.0 Longitude Plus 140 FWD 27695 138 139 2.0 Longitude Plus 140
29695 138 147 2.0 Longitude Plus 170 Au
32195 168 - GRAND CHEROKEE 5dr 4x4 The best Jeep.
Comfortable and well-equipped AAABC
6.4 V8 SRT8
60720 470 327 50
3.0 V6 190 CRD Laredo
37705 188 198 36
3.0 V6 CRD Ltd
39705 247 198 40
3.0 V6 CRD Ltd Plus
42705 247 198 41
3.0 V6 CRD Overland
46405 247 198 41
3.0 V6 CRD Summit
50205 247 198 43
Make and Model
co2 g/km
Bhp
Price
insurance group
Q50S Hybrid AWD

41640 359 144 42
Q50S Hybrid
39995 359 144 42
2.2D SE
27950 168 114 39
2.2D Premium
30350 168 114 40
2.2D Sport
32720 168 118 40
Q60 2dr coup High-class coupe. Refined, potent and
entertaining
AAAAC
3.7 V6 Q60 GT
36780 315 246 45
3.7 V6 Q60 S
38670 315 246 45
3.7 V6 Q60 S Premium
41860 315 246 45
Q60 COUPE CABRIOLET 2dr open Desirable,
enjoyable coupe-cabriolet. Poor residualsAAACC
3.7 V6 Q60 GT Premium auto 45730 315 264 48
Q70 4dr saloon Pleasant, well-equipped big saloon
Make and Model
co2 g/km
Bhp
154 173 24
154 173 24
154 173 24
154 173 24
154 177 25
154 177 25
118 119 24
118 119 24
148 149 26
148 149 26
148 149 26
148 149 26
148 154 26
148 154 27
Price
insurance group
23100
23865
25100
25865
27410
30255
23060
25060
25205
25970
27205
27970
29495
32340
Make and Model
co2 g/km
Bhp
insurance group
HoNDa
JAZZ 5dr hatch Great packaging makes this a
versatile, if not thrilling supermini AAAAC
1.2 i-VTEC SE
13395 89 123 13
1.2 i-VTEC SE-T
14390 89 123 13
1.4 i-VTEC ES Plus
14895 99 126 16
1.4 i-VTEC ES Plus-T
15890 99 126 16
1.4 i-VTEC Si-T
15990 99 129 16
1.2 i-VTEC S
11695 89 123 13
1.2 i-VTEC S A-C
12545 89 123 13
1.2 i-VTEC S-T
12690 89 123 13
1.2 i-VTEC S-T A-C
13540 89 123 13
1.3 IMA Hybrid HE
17150 97 104 16
1.3 IMA Hybrid HE-T
18145 97 104 16
1.3 IMA Hybrid HS
17650 97 104 16
1.3 IMA Hybrid HS-T
18645 97 104 16
1.3 IMA Hybrid HX
19250 97 104 16
1.3 IMA Hybrid HX-T
20245 97 104 17
1.4 i-VTEC EX
15995 99 129 16
1.4 i-VTEC EXL
17195 99 129 16
1.4 i-VTEC EX-T
16990 99 129 16
1.4 i-VTEC EXL-T
18190 99 129 16
1.4 i-VTEC Si
14995 99 129 16
CIVIC 5dr hatch A real contender, but the lack of rear
legroom is a hinderance
AAABC
1.4 i-VTEC S
16995 99 129 8
1.4 i-VTEC S-T
17990 99 129 8
1.6 i-DTEC EX Plus
26460 118 94 15
1.6 i-DTEC S
20375 118 94 15
1.6 i-DTEC SE Plus
21960 118 94 15
1.6 i-DTEC SE Plus-T
22505 118 94 15
1.6 i-DTEC SR
24360 118 94 15
1.6 i-DTEC S-T
20920 118 94 15
1.8 i-VTEC EX Plus
25250 99 129 8
1.8 i-VTEC S
19250 140 137 16
1.8 i-VTEC SE Plus
20950 99 129 8
1.8 i-VTEC SE Plus-T
21495 99 129 8
1.8 i-VTEC SR
23350 99 129 8
1.8 i-VTEC S-T
19795 140 137 16
CIVIC TOURER 5dr estate Versatile, comfortable
and frugal, only price marks its scorecard AAAAC
1.6 i-DTEC EX Plus
27460 118 103 16
1.6 i-DTEC S
21375 118 99 15
1.6 i-DTEC SE Plus
22960 118 99 15
1.6 i-DTEC SE Plus-T
23505 118 99 15
1.6 i-DTEC SR
25560 118 103 16
1.6 i-DTEC S-T
21920 118 99 15
1.8 i-VTEC EX Plus
26255 140 149 17
1.8 i-VTEC S
20270 140 146 15
1.8 i-VTEC SE Plus
21955 140 149 16
1.8 i-VTEC SE Plus-T
22495 140 149 16
1.8 i-VTEC SR
24355 140 149 15
1.8 i-VTEC S-T
20810 140 146 15
ACCORD 4dr saloon Comfortable interior. Fiddly dash
and forgettable drive
AAABC
2.0 i-VTEC ES
23200 154 159 23
2.0 i-VTEC ES GT
24120 154 159 24
2.0 i-VTEC ES GT Nav
25320 154 159 24
2.0 i-VTEC EX
26580 154 162 24
2.4 i-VTEC EX
27885 198 199 26
2.4 i-VTEC EX ADAS
30285 198 199 27
2.2 i-DTEC 150 ES
25400 148 138 24
2.2 i-DTEC 150 ES GT
26320 148 138 24
2.2 i-DTEC 150 ES GT Nav
27520 148 138 24
2.2 i-DTEC 150 EX
28795 148 141 25
2.2 i-DTEC 150 EX ADAS
31195 148 141 26
2.2 i-DTEC 180 Type S
31435 177 147 28
2.2 i-DTEC 180 Type S ADAS 33685 177 147 29
ACCORD TOURER 5dr estate As above but more
desirable and useful
AAABC
2.0 i-VTEC ES
24680 154 163 23
2.0 i-VTEC ES GT
25655 154 163 24
2.0 i-VTEC ES GT Nav
26855 154 163 24
2.4 i-VTEC EX
29545 198 201 26
2.4 i-VTEC EX ADAS
31945 198 201 27
2.2 i-DTEC 150 ES
26895 148 143 24
2.2 i-DTEC 150 ES GT
27870 148 143 24
2.2 i-DTEC 150 ES GT Nav
29070 148 143 24
2.2 i-DTEC 150 EX
30330 148 146 25
2.2 i-DTEC 150 EX ADAS
32730 148 146 26
2.2 i-DTEC 180 Type S
32925 177 150 28
2.2 i-DTEC 180 Type S ADAS 35175 177 150 29
CR-V 5dr 4x4 The CR-V soldiers on. But its hemmed in
by cleverer competition
AAABC
1.6 i-DTEC SE-T 2WD
25825 118 119 24
1.6 i-DTEC SR 2WD
27315 118 119 24
1.6 i-DTEC S-T 2WD
23825 118 119 24
2.0 i-VTEC Black Edition
28400 154 177 25
2.0 i-VTEC White Edition
28400 154 177 25
2.2 i-DTEC Black Edition
30505 148 154 26
2.2 i-DTEC White Edition
30505 148 154 26
2.0 i-VTEC S 2WD
22000 154 168 24
2.0 i-VTEC S-T 2WD
22765 154 168 24
2.0 i-VTEC SE 2WD
24000 154 168 24
2.0 i-VTEC SE-T 2WD
24765 154 168 24
Make and Model
co2 g/km
Bhp
Price
GiNetta
G40 2dr coup Road-legal race car with stripped-out
charm to spare
AAAAC
R
29950 175 181 -
2.0 i-VTEC S
2.0 i-VTEC S-T
2.0 i-VTEC SE
2.0 i-VTEC SE-T
2.0 i-VTEC SR
2.0 i-VTEC EX
1.6 i-DTEC S 2WD
1.6 i-DTEC SE 2WD
2.2 i-DTEC S
2.2 i-DTEC S-T
2.2 i-DTEC SE
2.2 i-DTEC SE-T
2.2 i-DTEC SR
2.2 i-DTEC EX
1.7 CRDi 3 ISG

25795 134 128 20
VENGA 5dr mpv Versatile interior, but firm ride and
AAAAC
high price disappoint
1.4 89 1 ISG
11795 89 130 7
1.4 89 1 Air ISG
12595 89 130 8
1.4 89 2 ISG
13695 89 130 8
1.6 123 3 Nav ISG
16885 123 139 12
1.6 123 3 Nav auto
17985 123 154 11
1.6 123 2 Au
15610 123 154 11
1.6 123 3 Au
16990 123 154 11
1.6 123 3 ISG
15890 123 139 12
1.4 CRDi 90 Eco 1
13095 89 119 10
1.4 CRDi 89 1 Air
13895 89 119 11
1.4 CRDi 90 Eco 2
14995 89 119 11
1.6 CRDi 114 3 ISG
17175 114 117 14
1.6 CRDi 114 3 Nav ISG
18170 114 117 15
CARENS 5dr mpv NIcely up to scratch now, but no
class leader
AAABC
1.7 CRDi 3 Sat Nav ISG
25050 136 132 16
1.6 GDi 1 ISG
17995 133 149 13
1.6 GDi 2 ISG
19400 133 149 13
1.7 CRDi 114 1 ISG
19390 114 124 12
1.7 CRDi 114 2 ISG
20795 114 124 12
1.7 CRDi 134 2 Au
22200 136 159 16
1.7 CRDi 134 3 ISG
24100 136 132 16
SPORTAGE 5dr 4x4 Good ride, handling and usability
AAAAC
1.7 CRDi 4 2WD ISG

2.0 CRDi KX-1 4WD
1.6 GDi 1 2WD
1.6 GDi 2 2WD ISG
1.7 CRDi 1 2WD ISG
1.7 CRDi 2 2WD ISG
1.7 CRDi 3 2WD ISG
1.7 CRDi 3 SatNav 4WD ISG
2.0 CRDi KX-2 4WD
2.0 CRDi KX-3 4WD
2.0 CRDi KX-3 4WD nav
2.0 CRDi KX3 4WD sn au
2.0 CRDi 181 KX-4 4WD
25000
21500
17500
19800
19100
21200
23100
23900
23600
25500
26300
27605
28200
114 143 14
134 149 16
133 158 14
133 149 15
114 135 12
114 135 13
114 143 13
114 143 13
134 149 17
134 156 17
134 156 17
134 183 17
134 158 19
koeNiGseGG
CCX 2dr coup Stupendously fast Swedish supercar
AAAAC
4.7 V8
415000 806 -
ktM
X-BOW 0dr unknown Eccentric looks, sharp handling.
Expensive
AAAAC
2.0 Street
49980 237 185 2.0 Clubsport
59755 237 185 2.0 Superlight
79305 237 185 2.0 ABT Sp.line 300
59755 296 189 laMBorGHiNi
AVENTADOR 2dr coup Big, bullish and ballistic. But
not perfect
AAAAC
6.5 LP700-4
242280 690 398 laND rover
DEFENDER 3dr 4x4 An institution. Unbeatable off
road, crude on it
AAACC
90 2.2D Hard Top
23100 120 266 90 2.2D SWagon
25265 120 266 25
90 2.2D County
27305 120 266 25
90 2.2D XS SWagon
30105 120 266 26
DEFENDER 5dr 4x4 An institution. Unbeatable off
AAACC
road, crude on it
110 2.2D Chassis Cab
24320 120 295 27
110 2.2D Double Cab Pick Up 25920 120 295 110 2.2D County Double Cab PU 27765 120 295 28
110 2.2D XS Double Cab Pick Up 30105 120 295 110 2.2D Hard Top
25010 120 295 26
110 2.2D County Utility Wagon 29550 120 295 110 2.2D Utility Wagon
27620 120 295 110 2.2D SWagon
27620 120 295 27
110 2.2D County
29550 120 295 28
110 2.2D XS SWagon
33005 120 295 28
110 2.2D XS Utility Wagon
32005 120 295 130 2.2D Chassis Cab
25720 120 295 130 2.2 Double Cab Pick Up 29965 120 295 130 2.2D Dble Cab Chassis Cab 27865 120 295 FREELANDER 5dr 4x4 Classy, comfortable soft
roader. Pricey but able
AAABC
2.2 TD4 150 SE
27765 148 165 21
2.2 TD4 150 SE Tech
29765 148 165 22
2.2 SD4 190 SE
30270 188 185 24
2.2 SD4 190 SE Tech
32270 188 185 25
2.2 SD4 190 Metropolis
35995 188 185 26
DISCOVERY 5dr 4x4 The best compromise between
off and on-road ability
AAAAC
3.0 SDV6 255 GS
40005 252 213 39
3.0 SDV6 255 XS
46865 252 213 40
3.0 SDV6 255 HSE
53765 252 213 41
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 3dr 4x4 A new class of
desirability for the SUV
AAAAC
2.0 Si4 240 Dynamic 4WD
41510 237 181 38
2.2 eD4 150 Pure 2WD
30195 148 129 28
2.2 eD4 150 Prestige 2WD
37495 148 129 30
2.2 SD4 190 Pure 4WD
32000 188 149 32
2.2 SD4 190 Pres. 4WD
39300 188 149 34
2.2 SD4 190 Dynamic 4WD
39805 188 149 34
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 5dr 4x4 A new class of
desirability for the SUV
AAAAC
2.0 Si4 240 Dynamic 4WD
41010 237 181 38
2.2 eD4 150 Pure 2WD
29205 148 133 28
2.2 eD4 150 Prestige 2WD
36505 148 133 30
2.2 SD4 190 Pure 4WD
31005 188 149 32
2.2 SD4 190 Prestige 4WD
38305 188 149 34
2.2 SD4 190 Dynamic 4WD
38805 188 149 34
RANGE ROVER 5dr 4x4
Arguably the best luxury
car in the world. Easily the best SUV AAAAB
5.0 V8 S Aubiography
100350 503 322 50
5.0 V8 S Aubiography LWB
107950 503 322 50
3.0 TDV6 Vogue
73950 254 196 45
3.0 TDV6 Vogue SE
80650 254 196 50
3.0 TDV6 Aubiography
89650 254 196 50
3.0 TDV6 Hybrid
98425 335 169 50
4.4 SDV8 Vogue
80850 308 229 50
4.4 SDV8 Vogue SE
87550 308 229 50
4.4 SDV8 Aubiography
96550 308 229 50
4.4 SDV8 Aubiography LWB
104150 308 229 50
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AAAAC
1.6 TDCi 115 Eco Tnium S-S 28160 114 139 17

1.6 TDCi 115 Eco Tit. X S-S
30660 114 139 18
2.0 TDCi 140 Zetec
26445 138 139 20
28345 138 139 20
30845 138 139 21
28945 161 139 22
31445 161 139 23
30175 197 179 26
TOURNEO CONNECT 5dr mpv If you can stomach
its van looks, theres plenty to compensateAAAAC
1.0 100 Ecoboost Style
14245 99 143 1.0 100 Ecoboost Zetec
15895 99 143 1.6 150 Titanium
18905 148 181 1.6 TDCi 95 Style
14745 94 134 1.6 TDCi 95 Style Grand
16745 94 134 1.6 TDCi 95 Zetec
16395 94 134 1.6 TDCi 95 Zetec Grand
18395 94 134 1.6 TDCi 95 Titanium
17395 94 134 1.6 TDCi 115 Zetec
16995 114 134 1.6 TDCi 115 Zetec Grand
18995 114 134 1.6 TDCi 115 Titanium
17995 114 134 1.6 TDCi 115 Titanium Grand 19995 114 134 -
Price
1.6 TDCi 105 Edge Econetic

19345 104 99 14
1.6 TDCi 105 Titanium Nav ECO 22345 104 99 15
1.6 TDCi 105 Zetec Econetic 20345 104 99 15
1.6 TDCi 105 Zetec Navigator E 21095 104 99 15
1.6 TDCi 115 Titanium Navigato 22095 114 109 16
1.6 TDCi 115 Titanium X Naviga 24095 114 109 16
1.6 TDCi 115 Zetec Navigator 20845 114 109 15
2.0 TDCi 140 Titanium Navigato 23095 138 124 19
2.0 TDCi 163 Titanium X Naviga 25595 161 124 22
23395 247 169 34
2.0T 250 EcoBoost ST-2
24895 247 169 34
2.0T 250 EcoBoost ST-3
26895 247 169 34
18995 99 112 11
19495 123 117 14
1.6 105 Edge
17500 103 139 11
1.6 125 Zetec S auto
21500 123 146 14
1.6 105 Zetec
18500 103 139 11
1.6 125 Edge auto
19250 123 146 12
1.6 125 Zetec auto
20250 123 146 14
22000 180 137 25
1.6 TDCi 95 Edge
18595 94 109 11
1.6 TDCi 105 Edge Econetic 88g 19845 104 88 14
1.6 TDCi 115 Edge
19095 114 109 15
1.6 TDCi 115 Zetec
20095 114 109 15
21345 114 109 15
22845 161 124 21
MONDEO 5dr hatch Bigger and prettier than ever.
Comfier too. Some of the verve gone AAAAC
2.0 240 Eco. Tnium X Sp.
28425 237 179 28
1.6T 160 Ecoboost Zetec Bus Ed 20000 158 149 21
1.6 TDCi 115 Edge S-S
20495 114 109 15
1.6 TDCi 115 Zetec Bs Ed
21495 114 109 17
2.0 TDCi 140 Edge
20495 138 119 18
2.0 TDCi 140 Zetec Business Ed 21495 138 119 21
2.0 TDCi 140 Titanium X Bus Ed 23495 138 119 21
2.0 TDCi 163 Zetec Business Ed 22095 161 119 24
27345 161 129 22
28560 197 159 26
MONDEO 5dr estate Bigger and prettier than ever.
Comfier too. Some of the verve gone AAAAC
2.0 240 Eco. Tnium X Sp.
29675 237 179 28
1.6 120 Graphite
17245 118 156 14
1.6T 160 Ecoboost Zetec Bness 21250 158 149 21
1.6 TDCi 115 ECO Edge S-S
21745 114 109 15
1.6 TDCi 115 ECO Zetec Bness 22745 114 109 17
2.0 TDCi 140 Graphite
19445 138 120 20
2.0 TDCi 140 Edge
21745 138 120 18
2.0 TDCi 140 Zetec Business 22745 138 120 21
2.0 TDCi 163 Zetec Business 23345 161 120 24
28595 161 129 22
2.2 TDCi 200 Tnium X Sp.
29810 197 159 26
KUGA 5dr 4x4 Bigger Kuga has taken a stylistic step
backwards, but the strengths remain AAAAC
1.6T 150 EcoBoost Titanium X S 28350 148 154 20
1.6T 182 EcoBoost Titanium X S 32510 180 179 23
2.0 TDCi 140 Titan X Sport 2WD 29750 138 139 22
2.0 TDCi 163 Titanium X Sport 31750 138 154 24
1.6T 150 Ecoboost Zetec 2WD 21000 148 154 20
1.6T 150 Ecoboost Titanium 2WD 22650 148 154 21
1.6T 150 Ecoboost Titan X 2WD 25400 148 154 22
25160 180 179 21
2.0 TDCi 140 Zetec 2WD
22400 138 139 20
2.0 TDCi 140 Zetec
23900 138 154 21
2.0 TDCi 140 Titanium 2WD
24050 138 139 21
2.0 TDCi 140 Titanium X 2WD 26800 138 139 22
26050 138 154 22
28800 138 154 24
C-MAX 5dr mpv As fun to drive as it is easy to live with
Make and Model
insurance group
co2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Make and Model
Maserati
GHIBLI 4dr saloon Classy and entertaining but less
polished than a 5-Series
AAAAC
3.0 V6
52275 325 223 50
3.0 V6 S
63415 404 246 50
3.0D V6
48830 271 158 50
QUATTROPORTE 4dr saloon Not quite as sophistiAAABC
cated as it might have been.
3.0 V6 S
80095 404 - 50
3.8 V8
110000 523 274 50
GRANTURISMO 2dr coup Fantastic looks and
soundtrack, average chassis
AAAAC
82140 400 330 50
4.2 V8
4.7 V8 Sport
90390 453 354 50
4.7 V8 MC Stradale
109995 453 337 50
GRANCABRIO 2dr open Fantastic looks and
soundtrack, average chassis
AAAAC
98200 433 354 50
4.7 V8
4.7 V8 Sport
102615 453 337 50
MaZDa
2 5dr hatch Energetic, fun drive in a cute and usable
AAAAC
supermini. Good value
1.3 75 Colour Edition
11745 74 115 9
1.3 75 SE AC
11195 74 115 9
1.3 84 Sport Colour Edition
12995 83 115 11
1.5 102 Tamura Nav Au
13495 101 145 12
1.3 84 Tamura
12295 83 115 11
1.3 84 Sport Venture
13395 83 115 11
3 4dr saloon Refined, well-priced family choice.
Dynamically satisfying, too
AAAAC
2.0 120 SE
17295 118 119 17
2.0 120 SE Nav
17895 118 119 17
2.0 120 SE-L
18795 118 119 18
2.0 120 SE-L Nav
19395 118 119 18
2.0 120 Sport Nav
20195 118 119 18
2.2d 150 SE
19645 148 104 23
2.2d 150 SE Nav
20245 148 104 24
2.2d 150 SE-L
21145 148 104 24
2.2d 150 SE-L Nav
21745 148 104 24
2.2d 150 Sport Nav
22545 148 104 24
3 5dr hatch Refined, well-priced family hatch.
Dynamically satisfying, too
AAAAC
1.5 100 SE
16995 99 119 13
1.5 100 SE Nav
17595 99 119 13
2.0 120 SE
17295 118 119 17
2.0 120 SE Nav
17895 118 119 17
MiNi
HATCH 3dr hatch Has matured very satisfyingly into
its larger footprint . A real contender AAAAB
1.2 One
13750 102 108 14
1.5 Cooper
15300 134 105 20
2.0 S Cooper
18655 189 133 28
1.5 D One
14890 114 - 17
1.5 D Cooper
16450 114 92 17
2.0 SD Cooper
19450 168 109 22
HATCH 5dr hatch Has matured very satisfyingly into
its larger footprint . A real contender AAAAB
1.5 Cooper
15900 134 - 20
2.0 S Cooper
19255 189 - 28
1.5 D Cooper
17050 114 - 17
2.0 SD Cooper
20050 168 109 22
ONE CLUBMAN 5dr estate Engaging drive and
funky looks, but not practical AAACC
1.6
14820 97 129 13
1.6 Pepper Pack
16030 97 129 13
1.6 Media Pack
16320 97 129 13
1.6 Pepper-Media Pack
17370 97 129 13
1.6 Sport Chili Pack
19100 97 129 13
1.6 Sport Chili-Media Pack
20250 97 129 13
1.6D
15860 89 103 13
1.6D Pepper Pack
17070 89 103 13
1.6D Media Pack
17360 89 103 13
1.6D Pepper-Media Pack
18410 89 103 13
1.6D Sport Chili Pack
20140 89 103 13
1.6D Sport Chili-Media Pack 21290 89 103 13
ONE CONVERTIBLE 2dr open Lots of style, but
poor ride and refinement
AAACC
1.6
16420 97 133 14
1.6 Pepper Pack
17490 97 133 14
1.6 Media Pack
17920 97 133 14
1.6 Sport Pack
19445 97 133 14
18830 97 133 14
1.6 Pepper-Sport Pack
20515 97 133 14
1.6 Sport-Media Pack
20945 97 133 14
1.6 Pepper-Sport-Media
21855 97 133 14
20400 97 133 14
21550 97 133 14
COOPER CLUBMAN 5dr estate Engaging, but not
practical enough
AAACC
1.6
16160 121 129 17
1.6 Bond Street
20275 121 129 19
1.6 Pepper Pack
17075 121 129 17
18415 121 129 17
1.6 Media Pack
17660 121 129 17
1.6 Chili Pack
18280 121 129 17
1.6 Chili-Media Pack
19430 121 129 17
20140 121 129 17
21290 121 129 17
1.6T S Bond Street
23365 181 137 30
1.6T S
19500 181 137 30
1.6T S Media Pack
20860 181 137 30
1.6T S Chili Pack
21455 181 137 30
1.6T S Chili-Media Pack
22605 181 137 30
1.6T S Sport Chili Pack
23020 181 137 30
1.6T S Sport Chili-Media Pack 24170 181 137 30
1.6T John Cooper Works
23610 208 155 34
1.6T JCW Media Pack
24970 208 155 34
1.6T JCW Chili Pack
25185 208 155 34
1.6T JCW Chili-Media
26335 208 155 34
1.6D
17510 110 103 18
1.6D Bond Street
21625 110 103 20
1.6D Pepper Pack
18425 110 103 18
1.6D Media Pack
19010 110 103 18
19765 110 103 18
1.6D Chili Pack
19630 110 103 18
1.6D Chili-Media Pack
20780 110 103 18
21490 110 103 18
2.0D SD
20180 141 115 22
1.6 One Pepper Pack 2WD

1.6 One Media Pack 2WD
1.6 One Pep-Media 2WD
1.6 Cooper 2WD
1.6 Cooper Pper 2WD
1.6 Cooper Media 2WD
1.6 Cooper Pep.Med 2WD
1.6 Cooper Chili 2WD
1.6 Cooper Chili-Med. 2WD
1.6T Cooper S 2WD
1.6T Cooper S Med. 2WD
1.6T Cper S Chili 2WD
1.6T Cper S Ch.-Med. 2WD
1.6T Cooper S ALL4 4WD
1.6T Cper S All4 Md.
1.6T CperS All4 Ch.
1.6T CperS All4 C-M
1.6T JCW
1.6T JCW Media Pack
1.6T JCW Chili Pack
1.6T JCW Chili-Media Pack
1.6D One 2WD
1.6D One Pper 2WD
1.6D One Med. 2WD
1.6D One Pper-Md. 2WD
1.6D Cooper 2WD
1.6D Cper Pper 2WD
1.66D Cper Med 2WD
1.6D Cper Pper-Md 2WD
1.6D Cper Ch. 2WD
1.6D Cper Ch.Med 2WD
1.6D Cooper ALL4 4WD
1.6D All4 Pper
1.6D Cper All4 Md.
1.6D All4 Pep.Med.
18015
18420
19345
18140
19280
19940
20610
20735
21790
21535
23165
23945
25000
22790
24420
25200
26255
28610
30240
30135
31190
17620
19015
19420
20345
19370
20510
21170
21840
21965
23020
20570
21710
22370
23040
1.6D Cper All4 Ch.
23165
1.6D Cooper All4 C-M
24220
2.0D Cooper SD
22240
2.0D Cooper SD Med.
23870
2.0D Cooper SD Chili Pack
24650
2.0D Cooper SD Chili-Media Pac 25705
2.0D Cooper SD ALL4 4WD
23460
2.0D Cooper SD ALL4 Media Pk 25090
2.0D Cooper SD ALL4 Chili Pack 25870
2.0D Cooper SD ALL4 Chili-Medi 26925
insurance group
Price
insurance group
2.0D SD Bond Street

24045 141 115 23
2.0D SD Media Pack
21540 141 115 22
2.0D SD Chili Pack
22135 141 115 22
2.0D SD Chili-Media Pack
23285 141 115 22
2.0D SD Sport Chili Pack
23700 141 115 22
2.0D SD Sport Chili-Media Pack 24850 141 115 22
COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2dr open Lots of style,
poor ride and refinement
AAACC
1.6
17850 121 133 18
1.6 Highgate
21010 121 133 20
1.6 Pepper Pack
18615 121 133 18
1.6 Media Pack
19350 121 133 18
19955 121 133 18
1.6 Chili Pack
19820 121 133 18
1.6 Sport Pack
20575 121 133 18
1.6 Chili-Media Pack
20970 121 133 18
1.6 Pepper-Sport Pack
21340 121 133 18
1.6 Chili-Sport Pack
22545 121 133 18
1.6 Sport-Media Pack
22075 121 133 18
1.6 Chili-Sport-Media
23695 121 133 18
1.6 Pepper-Sp-Media
22680 121 133 18
21530 121 133 18
22680 121 133 18
1.6T S
21050 181 139 30
1.6T S Highgate
24080 181 139 32
1.6T S Media Pack
22410 181 139 30
1.6T S Chili Pack
22845 181 139 30
1.6T S Sport Pack
23310 181 139 30
1.6T S Chili-Media Pack
23995 181 139 30
1.6T S Chili-Sport Pack
25105 181 139 30
1.6T S Sport-Media Pack
24670 181 139 30
1.6 S Chili-Sp-Media
26255 181 139 30
1.6T S Sport Chili Pack
24260 181 139 30
1.6T S Sport Chili-Media Pack 25410 181 139 30
1.6T S John Cooper Works
25295 208 157 36
1.6T S JCW Media Pack
26655 208 157 36
1.6T S JCW Chili Pack
26780 208 157 36
1.6T JCW Chili-Media
27930 208 157 36
1.6D
18910 110 105 19
1.6D Highgate
22070 110 105 21
1.6D Pepper Pack
19675 110 105 19
1.6D Media Pack
20410 110 105 19
21015 110 105 19
1.6D Chili Pack
20880 110 105 19
1.6D Sport Pack
21635 110 105 19
1.6D Chili-Media Pack
22030 110 105 19
1.6D Pepper-Sport Pack
22400 110 105 19
1.6D Chili-Sport Pack
23605 110 105 19
1.6D Sport-Media Pack
23135 110 105 19
1.6D Chili-Sp-Media
24755 110 105 19
1.6D Pepper-Sp.-Media
23740 110 105 19
22590 110 105 19
2.0D SD
21730 141 118 23
2.0D SD Highgate
24760 141 118 24
2.0D SD Media Pack
23090 141 118 23
2.0D SD Chili Pack
23525 141 118 23
2.0D SD Sport Pack
23990 141 118 23
2.0D SD Chili-Media Pack
24675 141 118 23
2.0D SD Chili-Sport Pack
25785 141 118 23
2.0D SD Sport-Media Pack
25350 141 118 23
2.0D SD Ch.Sp.Med.
26935 141 118 23
2.0D SD Sport Chili Pack
24940 141 118 23
2.0D SD Sport Chili-Media Pack 26090 141 118 23
COUPE 2dr coup Cynical perhaps, but the hatchback
chassis still shines
AAABC
1.6 Cooper Sport Chili-Media P 21440 121 127 18
1.6 Cooper
16840 121 127 18
1.6 Cooper Media Pack
18320 121 127 18
1.6 Cooper Sport Pack
19350 121 127 18
1.6 Cooper Media-Sport Pack 20830 121 127 18
1.6 Cooper Pepper Pack
17490 121 127 18
1.6 Cooper Pepper-Media Pack 18890 121 127 18
1.6 Cooper Pepper-Sport Pack 20000 121 127 18
1.6 Cooper Pepper-Media-Sport 21400 121 127 18
1.6 Cooper Chili Pack
18490 121 127 18
1.6 Cooper Chili-Sport Pack
21000 121 127 18
1.6 Cooper Chili-Media Pack 19760 121 127 18
1.6 Cooper Chili-Media-Sport 22270 121 127 18
1.6 Cooper Sport Chili Pack
20170 121 127 18
1.6T Cooper S
19990 181 136 31
1.6T Cooper S Media Pack
21340 181 136 31
1.6T Cooper S Sport Pack
22100 181 136 31
1.6T Cooper S Media-Sport Pack 23450 181 136 31
1.6T Cooper S Chili Pack
21655 181 136 31
1.6T Cooper S Chili-Sport Pack 23765 181 136 31
1.6T Cooper S Chili-Media Pack 22925 181 136 31
1.6T Cooper S Sport Chili Pack 22920 181 136 31
1.6T CooperS Sport Chili-Media 24190 181 136 31
1.6T Cooper S Chili-Media-Spor 25035 181 136 31
24010 208 153 36
1.6T John Cooper Works Media P 25360 208 153 36
1.6T John Cooper Works Chili P 25255 208 153 36
1.6T John Cooper Works Chili-M 26525 208 153 36
2.0D Cooper SD
20710 141 114 22
2.0D Cooper SD Media Pack
22060 141 114 22
2.0D Cooper SD Sport Pack
22820 141 114 22
2.0D Cooper SD Media-Sport Pk 24170 141 114 22
2.0D Cooper SD Chili Pack
22375 141 114 22
2.0D Cooper SD Chili-Sport Pac 24485 141 114 22
2.0D Cooper SD Chili-Media Pac 23645 141 114 22
2.0D Cooper SD Chili-Sport-Med 25755 141 114 22
2.0D Cooper SD Sport Chili Pac 23640 141 114 22
2.0D Cooper SD Sport Chili-Med 24910 141 114 22
ROADSTER 2dr open Occasionally fun, sometimes
compromised, never brilliant
AAABC
1.6 Cooper
18260 121 133 19
1.6T Cooper S
21145 181 139 32
24995 208 157 37
2.0D Cooper SD
21860 141 118 24
PACEMAN 3dr coup Two-door Countryman a Mini
too far for us. Tough to like
AAABC
1.6 Cooper
18980 121 140 16
1.6T Cooper S
22365 181 143 30
1.6T Cooper S ALL4
23620 181 157 29
29550 208 172 34
1.6D Cooper D ALL4
21400 110 129 14
1.6D Cooper D
20210 110 115 15
2.0D Cooper SD
23070 141 122 20
2.0D Cooper SD ALL4
24290 141 130 19
COUNTRYMAN 5dr 4x4 Big, but still more funky
than useful
AAABC
1.6 One 2WD
16620 97 139 12
Make and Model
co2 g/km
Bhp
Price
insurance group
MG
MG3 5dr hatch Neatly tuned and nicely styled supermini. Flaws covered up by price AAACC
1.5 3Time
8399 105 136 4
1.5 3Form
9299 105 136 4
1.5 3Form Sport
9549 105 136 4
1.5 3Style
9999 105 136 4
MG6 4dr saloon Good dynamics and space. Poor finish
and running costs
AACCC
1.8T Magnette TSE
19955 158 174 14
1.9 DTi Magnette TSE
21195 148 129 14
MG6 5dr hatch Good dynamics and space. Poor finish
and running costs
AACCC
1.8 TCI GT S
15455 158 174 13
1.8 TCI GT SE
16955 158 174 14
1.8 TCI GT TSE
18955 158 174 14
1.9 DTi GT S
16995 148 129 13
1.9 DTi GT SE
18195 148 129 14
1.9 DTi GT TSE
20195 148 129 14
Make and Model
co2 g/km
Bhp
Price
insurance group
Make and Model
co2 g/km
Bhp
Price
insurance group
MerceDes-BeNZ
A-CLASS 5dr hatch Desirability on message; ride
AAABC
quality seriously off-piste
A180 CDI SE ECO
21965 107 92 16
A250 AMG Sport 4MATIC
28990 208 154 33
A250 Engired by AMG 4MATIC 30910 208 154 34
A180 SE
20715 121 128 18
A180 Sport
21840 121 133 18
A200 Sport
23365 154 134 23
A200 AMG Sport
24615 154 136 24
A250 AMG Sport
27440 208 140 33
A250 Engineered by AMG Sport 29360 208 140 34
A45 AMG
38195 354 161 43
A180 CDI SE auto
23240 107 98 16
A180 CDI Sport
22785 107 102 16
A180 CDI AMG Sport
24035 107 105 16
A200 CDI Sport
23860 134 118 20
A200 CDI AMG Sport
25110 134 121 21
A220 CDI AMG Sport
27760 168 115 25
B-CLASS 5dr hatch A slightly odd prospect, but
practical and classy
AAABC
B180 CDI SE ECO
22950 108 98 15
B220 Sport 4MATIC
28135 190 156 17
B180 SE
22020 120 137 16
B180 Sport
23335 120 144 17
B180 CDI SE auto
24225 108 107 15
B180 CDI Sport
24075 108 117 15
B200 CDI SE
24125 134 114 20
B200 CDI Sport
25425 134 121 21
B220 CDI Sport
28225 168 120 25
CLA 4dr saloon Attractive from some angles, unappealing from others. Dynamics to match AAACC
CLA 200 CDI AMG Sport
29125 134 117 27
CLA 200 CDI Sport
26925 134 117 27
CLA 250 AMG Sport 4Matic
33440 208 154 24
CLA180 Sport
24775 121 130 23
CLA180 AMG Sport
26975 121 130 24
CLA45 AMG
42270 354 161 45
CLA220 CDI Sport
29775 168 117 27
CLA220 CDI AMG Sport
31975 168 117 28
C-CLASS 4dr saloon Stellar cabin and polished drive
increase appeal; engines not so good AAAAC
C200 SE
26855 181 123 C200 Sport
28850 181 124 C200 AMG Line
30345 181 128 C63 AMG
59795 469 192 C63 AMG S
66545 503 192 -
Make and Model
co2 g/km
Bhp
Price
MclareN
650S 2dr coup Extraordinary pace and handling. The
car the 12C should have been AAAAB
3.8 V8
195250 641 - 50
650S SPIDER 2dr open More of the same
although noisier and better for it AAAAB
3.8 V8
215250 641 - 50
P1 2dr coup Other-worldly. As worthy of a place in
AAAAA
hypercar history as the F1
3.8 V8
866000 903 194 50
GL-CLASS 5dr 4x4 Decent on road and off despite its

size. Nice cabin, too
AAABC
GL350 BlueTEC AMG Sport
60750 261 209 49
GL63 AMG
92350 549 288 50
SLK 2dr open Enthusiastic, neat handling and brisk
all-weather roadster
AAAAC
200 CGI BlueEff Sport
34350 181 158 41
38680 201 169 44
44605 302 167 45
SLK55 AMG
55345 416 195 47
SLK250 CDI
32620 201 132 42
SLK250 CDI AMG Sport
36620 201 132 43
SL 2dr open Big, luxurious and classier than a royal
stud farm. Merc at its best.
AAAAB
SL400
72500 329 178 50
SL500 AMG Sport
81915 429 212 50
SL63 AMG
112510 557 231 50
SL65 AMG
169670 621 270 50
CL 2dr coup Comfortable big coup. More GT than
AAAAC
sports car
CL500
95545 429 227 50
CL63 AMG
118885 536 244 50
CL65 AMG
164840 621 334 50
M-CLASS 5dr 4x4 Roomy, quiet and well-appointed. A
proper Merc SUV
AAAAC
ML350 BlueTEC SE Exec
50180 254 189 43
ML63 AMG
86995 536 276 50
ML250 BlueTEC SE Exec
47340 201 165 38
ML250 BlueTEC AMG Line
50000 201 165 38
97
97
97
120
120
120
120
120
120
181
181
181
181
181
181
181
181
215
215
215
215
89
89
89
89
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
141
141
141
141
141
141
141
141
139 12
139 12
139 12
140 16
140 16
140 16
140 16
140 16
140 16
143 30
143 30
143 30
143 30
157 28
157 28
157 28
157 28
172 33
172 33
172 33
172 33
115 13
115 13
115 13
115 13
115 18
115 18
115 18
115 18
115 18
115 18
129 16
129 16
129 16
129 16
129 16
129 16
122 20
122 20
122 20
122 20
130 20
130 20
130 20
130 20
MitsuBisHi
I 5dr hatch Electric city transport. Fun, quirky but
ludicrously expensive
AAABC
MiEV Keiko
28554 63 0 27
MIRAGE 5dr hatch Straightforward hatchback. Not
AAACC
for the likes of us
1.0 70 MIVEC 1
9054 70 96 15
1.2 79 MIVEC 2
11054 79 96 18
1.2 79 MIVEC 3
12054 79 100 18
ASX 5dr hatch Engine sets a new standard, but
AAABC
otherwise unexceptional
1.6 2 2WD
15184 115 137 13
1.6 3 2WD
17435 115 137 13
1.8 DiD 3 2WD
19435 114 136 19
1.8 DiD 4 4WD
23434 114 136 19
2.2 DiD 4 4WD auto
24884 148 153 19
SHOGUN 5dr 4x4 Has its appeal. Needs more chassis
finesse, but still charming
AACCC
3.2 Di-DC SG2
29289 197 213 32
3.2 Di-DC SG3 auto
34489 197 224 34
3.2 Di-DC SG4 auto
37489 197 224 34
OUTLANDER 5dr 4x4 Practical and efficient,
although very ordinary inside AAABC
2.0 PHEV GX3h
33304 200 44 26
2.0 PHEV GX4h
37954 200 44 27
2.0 PHEV GX4hs
40054 200 44 24
2.2 DI-D GX2 4WD
23984 148 138 22
2.2 DI-D GX3 4WD
26784 148 140 23
2.2 DI-D GX4 4WD
30684 148 140 24
2.2 DI-D GX5 4WD
34229 148 153 24
MorGaN
3 WHEELER 0dr open Eccentric, uniquely English
and not a little special
AAAAA
1.9 115 Sport
31140 115 215 1.9 115 Bespoke
34000 115 - 1.9 115 Superdry
34995 115 - AERO SUPERSPORTS 2dr open Has pace and
kerbside status, but pricey
AABCC
4.8 V8
126900 390 269 4-4 2dr open Has its appeal, but not so rewarding to
drive
AACCC
1.6
31500 110 - PLUS 4 2dr open Has its appeal. Needs more chassis
AACCC
finesse, but still charming
2.0 2 Seater
35400 145 172 2.0 4 Seater
40200 145 172 ROADSTER 2dr open More advanced, but pricey and
needs better brakes
AACCC
3.7 V6 4 Seater
51000 280 - 3.7 V6
45900 280 - PLUS EIGHT 2dr open Olde V8 charm lives on, but
requires oodles of cash
AAACC
4.8 V8
85200 367 - NissaN
MICRA 5dr hatch Low running costs but below
average overall
AABCC
1.2 Visia
10295 79 115 6
1.2 Acenta
11945 79 115 7
1.2 Tekna
13345 79 115 7
1.2 DIG-S Visia
12045 97 95 10
1.2 DIG-S Acenta
13045 97 99 10
1.2 DIG-S Tekna
14445 97 99 11
PULSAR 5dr hatch A fleet necessity. Makes all the
right noises anyway
AAABC
1.2 DIG-T 115 Visia
15995 114 - 1.2 DIG-T 115 Acenta
17645 114 - 1.2 DIG-T 115 n-tec
18995 114 - 1.2 DIG-T 115 Tekna
20345 114 - 1.5 dCi 110 Visia
17595 109 - 1.5 dCi 110 Acenta
19245 109 - 1.5 dCi 110 n-tec
20595 109 - 1.5 dCi 110 Tekna
21945 109 - JUKE 5dr hatch High-riding, funky hatch is a compelling package. High CO2
AAABC
1.2 DIG-T Acenta
15320 114 129 12
lotus
ELISE 2dr open Pure sports car. Great chassis and
AAAAC
steering, low running costs
1.6 Club Racer
28580 134 149 43
1.6
29050 134 149 43
1.6 Sport
30650 134 149 43
1.8 S
37205 217 175 43
EXIGE 2dr coup Sharp, uncompromising track car.
Unforgiving on road
AAAAC
3.5 V6 S
54610 345 236 47
EVORA 2dr coup Sublime combination of pliant ride
AAAAC
and sweet handling
3.5 V6
53080 276 217 50
3.5 V6 +2
54980 276 217 50
3.5 V6 Sp. Racer
58850 276 217 50
3.5 V6 S
62290 345 229 50
3.5 V6 S +2
64190 345 229 50
3.5 V6 S Sp. Racer
66850 345 229 50
C200 Bluetec SE
28570 134 102 25
C200 Bluetec Sport
30565 134 102 25
C200 Bluetec AMG Line
32060 134 102 25
C220 Bluetec SE
29365 168 103 C220 Bluetec Sport
31360 168 104 C220 Bluetec AMG Line
32855 168 104 C250 Bluetec SE
35510 201 117 C300 Bluetec Hybrid SE
34630 201 94 C300 Bluetec Hybrid Sport
36625 201 94 C300 Bluetec Hybrid AMG Line 38120 201 94 C-CLASS 5dr estate Decent practicality and
fantastic interior - but only okay to driveAAAAC
C200 Bluetec AMG Line
33260 134 102 25
C200 Bluetec SE
29770 134 102 25
C200 Bluetec Sport
31765 134 102 25
C200 SE
28055 181 128 C220 Bluetec SE
30565 168 108 C250 Bluetec SE
33220 201 117 C63 AMG
60995 469 196 C63 AMG S
67745 503 196 C200 Sport
30050 181 128 C200 AMG Line
36710 201 117
-C-CLASS 2dr coup Nice balance of style, usability
and driver reward
AAABC
C63 AMG Edition 507
68495 451 280 44
C180 AMG Sport Edition
29965 154 149 35
C63 AMG
58500 451 280 44
C220 CDI Exec SE
31130 168 109 34
C220 CDI AMG Sport Edition 32460 168 133 38
C250 CDI AMG Sport Edition 33515 201 143 41
E-CLASS 4dr saloon A return to the old Merc qualities. Refined and relaxing
AAAAC
E300 BTECH Hybrid AMG Sport 42375 204 109 43
E63 AMG S
84110 549 232 47
E200 CGI SE
34340 181 138 36
E200 CGI AMG Sport
36850 181 142 37
E250 CGI SE
35470 208 138 38
E250 CGI AMG Sport
37980 208 142 39
E63 AMG
74115 549 230 47
E300 Bluetec Hybrid SE
39880 204 109 43
E220 CDI SE
32750 168 120 34
E220 CDI AMG Sport
35245 168 129 35
E250 CDI SE
36820 201 129 39
E250 CDI AMG Sport
39445 201 134 40
E350 Bluetec AMG Sport
41260 248 154 44
E-CLASS 5dr estate A return to the old Merc qualities. Refined and relaxing
AAAAC
E220 CDI AMG Sport
37165 168 135 35
E220 CDI SE
34670 168 133 34
E250 CDI AMG Sport
41250 201 145 40
E250 CDI SE
38755 201 143 39
E250 CGI AMG Sport
39770 208 147 39
E250 CGI SE
37275 208 144 38
E300 BlueTEC Hybrid AMG Sport 44165 201 119 44
E300 BlueTEC Hybrid SE
41670 201 119 44
43050 248 159 44
E63 AMG
75905 549 234 47
E63 AMG S
85900 582 234 47
E-CLASS 2dr coup A return to the old Merc qualities.
Refined and relaxing
AAAAC
E200 AMG Sport
38420 181 140 39
E400 AMG Sport Plus
46275 329 176 45
E220 CDI SE
35095 168 123 38
E220 CDI AMG Sport
37590 168 126 39
E250 CDI AMG Sport
40730 201 129 43
42440 228 149 46
E-CLASS CABRIOLET 2dr open Nice cabin, but
ride isnt great. Six-pot engines best AAACC
E200 AMG Sport
41805 181 146 42
E400 AMG Sport Plus
49645 329 185 48
E220 CDI SE
38465 168 127 41
E220 CDI AMG Sport
41090 168 134 42
E250 CDI AMG Sport
44100 201 128 45
45845 228 154 48
S-CLASS 4dr saloon Still the best luxury car in the
real world. Calm, advanced, rewarding AAAAA
S500 Plug-in Hybrid
87965 436 65 50
S500 L AMG Line
88395 449 207 50
S400 Hybrid L SE Line
70900 328 147 49
S400 Hybrid L AMG Line
74930 328 153 49
S600 L AMG Line
140615 523 259 50
S63 AMG L
119835 577 237 50
S65 AMG L
179985 621 279 50
S300 Bluetec Hybrid L AMG Line 72260 204 120 49
S350 Bluetec SE Line
62905 254 146 49
S350 Bluetec AMG Line
67940 254 151 50
S350 Bluetec L SE Line
66910 254 148 50
S350 Bluetec L AMG Line
70940 254 154 50
S-CLASS 2dr coup Heavyweight contender.
Continent smothering luxury
AAAAC
S500
96565 449 207 50
S63 AMG
125595 577 237 50
CLS 4dr saloon Saloon-like practicality, coup-like
rewards
AAAAC
400 AMG Line
55850 328 170 50
63 AMG S
86500 577 231 50
220 BlueTec AMG Line
46500 175 129 44
49950 254 - 46
CLS 5dr shooting brake
Not huge on space, but
AAAAC
thats hardly the point
63 AMG S
87000 577 231 50
48080 175 129 44
51400 254 162 47
GLA 5dr 4x4 Not the most practical crossover, but
good looking and very decent to drive AAAAC
GLA250 SE 4Matic
29915 208 154 33
GLA250 AMG Line 4Matic
30915 208 154 34
GLA45 AMG
42000 354 175 GLA200 CDI SE
25850 134 119 25
GLA200 CDI AMG Line
26850 134 119 25
GLA220 CDI SE 4Matic
30035 168 129 28
GLA220 CDI AMG Line 4Matic 31035 168 129 29
G-CLASS 5dr 4x4 Massively expensive and compromised, but with character to spare AAABC
G350 BlueTEC
86435 208 295 G63 AMG
129735 537 322 -
co2 g/km
leXus
CT 5dr hatch Makes sense only as a company car. Not
fun
AAACC
200h S
20995 134 82 19
200h SE
22495 134 94 19
200h Advance
23995 134 94 19
200h Luxury
24495 134 94 20
200h F Sport
26745 134 94 20
200h Premier
29495 134 94 21
IS 4dr saloon Sleek junior exec, well made and interesting. Needs a better diesel
AAACC
250 SE
26495 204 199 32
250 Luxury
27995 204 199 33
250 F Sport
30495 204 213 33
250 Premier
35495 204 213 34
300h SE
29495 217 99 31
300h Luxury
30995 217 103 32
300h F Sport
33495 217 109 32
300h Premier
38495 217 109 33
GS 4dr saloon Refreshingly different, but lacks a diesel
engine
AAABC
300h SE
31495 179 109 31
300h Luxury
37495 179 113 32
300h F Sport
41745 179 115 33
300h Premier
43745 179 113 33
450h Luxury
45495 338 141 42
450h F Sport
51495 338 145 42
450h Premier
51495 338 141 42
LS 4dr saloon Uninspiring luxury barge with a huge kit
list attached
AAABC
460 Luxury
71995 382 249 48
460 F-Sport
74495 382 249 49
600h L Premier
99995 439 199 50
600h L Premier Night View
101510 439 199 50
NX 5dr hatch Some good ideas, but dramatically off
the pace to drive
AAACC
300h S 2WD
29495 195 120 300h SE
31495 195 125 300h Luxury
34495 195 125 300h F Sport
36995 195 125 300h Premier
42995 195 125 RX 5dr 4x4 Low flexibility, but hybrid function makes a
degree of economic sense
AAABC
450h Advance
48495 245 145 40
450h SE
44495 245 145 40
450h Luxury
48495 245 145 41
450h F Sport
51995 245 145 42
450h Premier
55495 245 145 41
2.0 120 SE-L

18795 118 119 18
2.0 120 SE-L Nav
19395 118 119 18
2.0 120 Sport Nav
20195 118 119 18
2.0 165 Sport Nav
21920 162 135 22
2.2D 150 SE
19645 148 107 23
2.2D 150 SE Nav
20245 148 107 24
2.2D 150 SE-L
21145 148 107 24
2.2D 150 SE-L Nav
21745 148 107 24
2.2D 150 Sport Nav
22545 148 107 24
6 4dr saloon A compelling mix of size, economy and
performance. Interior a let down AAAAC
2.0 145 SE
19595 143 129 18
2.0 145 SE Nav
20295 143 129 18
2.0 145 SE-L
20395 143 129 16
2.0 145 SE-L Nav
21095 143 129 16
2.0 165 Sport
23495 162 135 19
2.0 165 Sport Nav
24195 162 135 19
2.2D 150 SE
21995 148 108 21
2.2D 150 SE Nav
22695 148 108 21
2.2D 150 SE-L
22795 148 108 19
2.2D 150 SE-L Nav
23495 148 108 19
2.2D 150 Sport
25195 148 108 21
2.2D 150 Sport Nav
25895 148 108 21
2.2D 175 Sport
25595 173 119 23
2.2D 175 Sport Nav
26295 173 119 23
6 5dr tourer A compelling mix of size, economy and
performance. Interior a let down AAAAC
2.0 145 SE-L Nav
22015 143 129 16
2.0 165 Sport Nav
24895 162 135 19
2.2D 150 SE Nav
23595 148 116 21
2.2D 175 Sport Nav
27095 173 119 23
2.0 145 SE-L
21315 143 131 16
2.2D 150 SE
22895 148 116 21
2.2D 150 SE-L
23695 148 116 19
2.2D 150 SE-L Nav
24395 148 116 19
2.2D 150 Sport Nav
26695 148 116 21
CX-5 5dr 4x4 Superb diesel engine mated to above
average package
AAABC
2.0 Skyactiv-G 165 SE-L Nav 22595 162 139 15
2.0 Skyactiv-G 165 SE-L
21895 162 139 15
2.0 Skyactiv-G 165 Sport Nav 24895 162 139 16
2.2D Skyactiv-D 150 SE-L
23695 148 119 18
2.2D Skyactiv-D 150 SE-L Nav 24395 148 119 18
2.2D Skyactiv-D 150 SE-L Lux 25295 148 119 20
2.2D Sky-D 150 SE-L Lux Nav 25995 148 119 20
2.2D Skyactiv-D 150 Sport Nav 26695 148 119 19
2.2D Sky-D 150 SE-L AWD
25395 148 136 17
2.2D Sky-D 150 SE-L Nav AWD 26095 148 136 17
2.2D Sky-D 175 Sport Nav AWD 28695 173 136 21
5 5dr mpv Functional seven-seater, but not unpleasant
to drive. Lots of kit
AAABC
2.0 150 Sport Venture
20295 148 159 16
1.6D 115 Sport Venture
21695 114 138 16
MX-5 2dr open Worthy of its iconic status.
Manageable, fun and attainable AAAAC
1.8i Sport Venture
18995 125 167 21
1.8i SE
18495 125 167 21
MX-5 COUPE CABRIOLET 2dr cc As above, but
with a nifty folding hard top.
AAAAC
1.8i SE
19995 125 167 21
1.8i Sport Venture
20995 125 167 21
2.0i Sport Tech
23095 158 181 26
2.0i Sport Tech Nav
23295 158 181 26
2.0i Sport Venture
22695 158 181 26
Bhp
RANGE ROVER SPORT 5dr 4x4 Just the right

kind of dynamic twist. Brilliant AAAAB
5.0 V8 S Aubiography Dynamic 82650 503 298 49
3.0 SDV6 HSE
61250 288 199 43
3.0 SDV6 HSE Dynamic
66250 288 199 43
3.0 SDV6 Aubiography Dynamic 76250 288 199 45
4.4 SDV8 Aubiography Dynamic 82650 334 229 47
Make and Model
insurance group
co2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Make and Model
NoBle
M600 2dr coup A new era for the Brit maker.
Outrageous pace and handling AAAAB
4.4 V8
200000 650 -
PeuGeot
ION 5dr hatch Good electric powertrain, comically
expensive
AABCC
63
26216 63 0 28
66 UK drive
26216 63 0 28
108 3dr hatch Sister car to the Aygo. And distant
second to most city car rivals AAACC
1.0 Access
8245 68 95 1.0 Active
9495 68 95 1.0 Active Top
10345 68 95 1.0 Active S-S
9745 68 88 1.0 Active S-S Top
10595 68 88 1.2 VTi Allure
10995 81 99 1.2 VTi Allure Top
11845 81 99 1.2 VTi Feline
11845 81 99 108 5dr hatch Sister car to the Aygo. And distant
second to most city car rivals AAACC
1.0 Active
9895 68 95 1.0 Active Top
10745 68 95 1.0 Active S-S
10145 68 88 1.0 Active S-S Top
10145 68 88 1.2 VTi Allure
11395 81 99 1.2 VTi Allure Top
11395 81 99 1.2 VTi Feline
12245 81 99 207 CC 2dr open The best of the 207 range.
Reasonable ride and handling AAACC
1.6 VTi 120 Active
17200 118 149 16
1.6 VTi 120 Roland Garros
19350 118 150 17
1.6 HDi 112 Active
18545 110 124 16
1.6 HDi 112 Roland Garros
20695 110 127 18
208 3dr hatch Big improvement for Peugeot, if not the
AAABC
supermini class
1.0 VTi Access
9995 67 99 5
1.0 VTi Access +
11245 67 99 6
1.0 VTi Active
12195 67 99 6
1.2 VTi Access +
11745 81 104 8
1.2 VTi Active
12695 81 104 8
1.2 VTi Allure
14095 81 104 8
1.6 VTi Allure auto
16250 118 149 14
1.6 VTi 120 XY
16745 118 129 16
1.6 THP 156 XY
17700 154 135 26
1.6 THP 200 GTi
18900 197 139 30
1.4 HDi Access+
13045 67 98 11
1.4 HDi Active
13995 67 98 11
1.4 HDi Allure
15395 67 98 11
1.4 e-HDi Active EGC
14695 67 87 11
1.4 e-HDi Access + EGC
13595 67 87 11
1.4 e-HDi Allure EGC
15945 67 87 11
1.6 e-HDi 92 Active
14645 91 95 18
1.6 e-HDi 92 Allure
16045 91 95 17
1.6 e-HDi 92 XY
17545 91 95 16
1.6 e-HDi 115 XY
18195 113 99 20
208 5dr hatch Big improvement for Peugeot, if not the
AAABC
supermini class
1.0 VTi Access
10595 67 99 5
1.0 VTi Access +
11845 67 99 6
PorscHe
BOXSTER 2dr open Honed, toned and cosmetically
AAAAB
enhanced. Scarily brilliant
2.7
39350 261 192 40
3.4 S
47725 311 206 43
3.4 GTS
53569 326 211 44
CAYMAN 2dr coup Roof seals the deal. A five-star
AAAAA
car by any measure
2.7
40234 271 192 37
3.4 S
49473 320 206 41
3.4 GTS
56087 335 211 43
911 2dr coup The best just got better. Still more than
AAAAB
worthy of its iconic status
74199 345 212 46
3.4 Carrera
3.4 Carrera 4
79055 345 219 46
3.8 Carrera S
84235 395 224 47
3.8 Carrera 4S
89315 395 234 48
3.8 Turbo
121513 514 227 48
3.8 Turbo S
143035 552 227 48
3.8 GT3
101685 468 289 48
911 CABRIOLET 2dr open The best just got better.
Still more than worthy of its iconic statusAAAAB
3.4 Carrera
82859 345 217 49
3.8 Carrera S
93119 395 229 50
3.4 Carrera 4
87715 345 224 49
3.4 Targa 4
87067 345 223 49
3.8 Carrera 4S
97975 395 236 50
3.8 Targa 4S
97328 395 237 50
3.8 Turbo
130138 513 231 50
3.8 Turbo S
151772 552 231 50
918 SPYDER 2dr open Porsches hybrid hypercar. A
rare and hugely fast new five-star modelAAAAA
4.6 V8
657400 875 70 50
MACAN 5dr 4x4 Spookily good handling. A sports
utility vehicle in the purest sense AAAAB
2.0
40621 234 175 3.0 V6 S
43990 336 212 40
3.6 V6 Turbo
59990 395 216 44
3.0 V6 S Diesel
43535 254 164 39
PANAMERA 5dr hatch Technically brilliant and with
AAABC
a great cabin. Soulless
3.0 V6 S
83129 414 204 46
3.0 V6 4S
86770 414 208 46
3.0 V6 S E-hybrid
89382 410 71 50
3.6 V6 PDK
64453 306 196 46
3.6 V6 4 PDK
68144 306 203 47
4.8 V8 GTS PDK
94306 424 249 50
4.8 V8 Turbo PDK
108921 493 239 50
4.8 V8 Turbo S PDK
132067 562 239 50
3.0D V6
65634 247 166 46
CAYENNE 5dr 4x4 Classy interior and mostly good
fun. Hybrid not entertaining
AAABC
62412 374 193 45
3.0 V6 S Hybrid
3.6 V6
42990 295 263 40
4.8 V8 S
58430 394 245 47
4.8 V8 GTS
69032 414 251 49
4.8 V8 Turbo
90469 493 270 50
4.8 V8 Turbo S
108929 543 270 50
3.0 V6 Diesel
47930 242 189 41
4.2 V8 S Diesel
59743 377 218 49
ProtoN
SAVVY 5dr hatch Compromise in quality isnt worth
the saving
AACCC
1.2 Style
7995 75 134 8
SATRIA NEO 3dr hatch Best Proton ever, but still
unjustifiable
AACCC
1.6 GSX
8495 111 157 19
1.6 Sport
9495 111 157 19
GEN-2 4dr saloon Hugely disappointing despite price
ACCCC
1.6 Persona ecoLogic

11195 110 157 16
GEN-2 5dr hatch Hugely disappointing despite price
ACCCC
1.3 GLS
1.6 GSX ecoLogic
9195 74 164 10
11195 110 170 16
insurance group
co2 g/km
Bhp
Price
insurance group
5008 5dr mpv Well resolved ride and handling with a

AAAAC
useful 7-seat interior
1.6 VTi 120 Access
19050 118 159 13
1.6 VTi 120 Active
20800 118 159 15
1.6 THP 156 Active
21100 154 163 16
1.6 THP 156 Allure
23450 154 163 19
1.6 e-HDi 115 Access EGC
21595 113 113 16
1.6 e-HDi 115 Active EGC
23195 113 123 17
1.6 e-HDi 115 Allure EGC
24995 113 126 16
1.6 HDi 115 Access
20745 113 128 16
1.6 HDi 115 Active
22445 113 128 17
1.6 HDi 115 Allure
24250 113 135 16
2.0 HDi 150 Active
23450 148 138 20
2.0 HDi 163 Active auto
24650 161 164 20
2.0 HDi 150 Allure
25250 148 140 20
2.0 HDi 163 Allure auto
26450 161 164 19
RCZ 2dr coup Classy, interesting, fun coup.
AAAAC
Peugeots got its mojo back
1.6 THP 156 Sport
22100 154 149 27
1.6 THP 156 GT
24500 154 149 28
1.6 THP 200 Sport
24495 197 155 33
1.6 THP 200 GT
26900 197 155 34
1.6 THP 270 R
32000 266 145 42
2.0 HDi 163 Sport
23950 161 135 29
2.0 HDi 163 GT
26350 161 135 30
Make and Model
co2 g/km
Bhp
Price
insurance group
Make and Model
co2 g/km
Bhp
Price
1.0 VTi Active

12795 67 99 6
1.2 VTi Active
13295 81 104 8
1.2 VTi Access +
12345 81 104 8
1.2 VTi Allure
14495 81 104 8
1.6 VTi Allure auto
16650 118 149 14
1.6 VTi Feline
17045 118 129 14
1.4 HDi Access+
13645 67 98 11
1.4 HDi Active
14595 67 98 11
1.4 HDi Allure
15795 67 98 11
1.4 e-HDi Active EGC
15295 67 87 11
1.4 e-HDi Access + EGC
14195 67 87 11
1.4 e-HDi Allure EGC
16345 67 87 11
1.6 e-HDi 92 Active
15245 91 95 18
1.6 e-HDi 92 Allure
16445 91 95 17
1.6 e-HDi 92 Feline EGC
18345 91 98 18
1.6 e-HDi 115 Feline
18495 113 99 19
308 2dr cc Refined and inoffensive, but pricey and no
AAABC
dynamic excellence
1.6 THP 156 Roland Garros
26510 154 160 26
2.0 HDi 163 Allure
27505 148 144 25
2.0 HDi 163 Roland Garros
27805 161 144 25
1.6 VTi Active
23105 118 159 16
1.6 THP 156 Allure
26210 154 160 22
1.6 e-HDI 115 Active
24365 113 124 18
308 5dr hatch Thoughtfully developed and very well
appointed but still no class leader AAAAC
1.2 e-THP 130 Feline
21395 128 110 16
1.2 VTi 82 Access
14895 81 117 9
1.2 e-THP 110 Access
16145 108 105 13
1.2 e-THP 110 Active
17595 108 105 13
1.2 e-THP 110 Allure
19045 81 107 13
18345 128 107 14
19795 128 110 15
1.6 THP 125 Access
16095 120 125 16
1.6 THP 125 Active
17545 120 125 16
1.6 THP 125 Allure
19000 120 129 16
1.6 THP 156 Allure
20150 154 129 20
1.6 THP 156 Feline
21750 154 129 20
1.6 HDi 92 Access
16845 91 93 15
1.6 HDi 92 Active
18295 91 93 15
1.6 BlueHDi 120 Active
19495 118 82 22
1.6 BlueHDi 120 Allure
20945 118 84 24
1.6 e-HDi 115 Access
17645 113 95 18
1.6 e-HDi 115 Active
19095 113 95 18
1.6 e-HDi 115 Allure
20545 113 100 18
22145 113 100 19
20395 148 99 24
21845 148 105 25
2.0 BlueHDi 150 Feline
23445 148 105 26
308 SW 5dr estate Thoughtfully developed and very
well appointed but still no class leader AAAAC
1.2 e-THP 110 Access
16845 108 109 13
18295 108 109 13
19745 81 111 13
19045 128 109 14
20495 128 115 15
20195 118 85 20
21645 118 88 21
1.6 e-HDi 115 Access
18345 113 95 18
1.6 e-HDi 115 Active
19795 113 95 18
1.6 e-HDi 115 Allure
21245 113 100 18
22845 113 100 19
1.6 HDi 92 Access
17545 91 99 15
1.6 HDi 92 Active
18995 91 99 15
21095 148 99 24
2.0 BlueHDi 150 Feline
24145 148 105 26
508 4dr saloon Very competent and likeable package.
AAABC
163 HDi the best
2.2 HDi 200 GT
30645 201 140 37
1.6 e-HDi 115 Active Nav
22045 113 111 24
1.6 e-HDi 115 Allure Nav
24895 113 111 25
2.0 HDi 140 Active Nav
22445 140 119 27
2.0 HDi 140 Allure Nav
25295 140 119 28
2.0 BlueHDi 150 Allure Nav
26395 148 109 30
2.0 HDi 163 Allure Nav auto 27195 161 140 30
2.0 HDi Hybrid4 Allure Nav
32600 200 91 36
508 SW 5dr estate As good as saloon, only better
looking
AAAAC
1.6 e-HDi 115 Active Nav
23245 113 112 24
1.6 e-HDi 115 Allure Nav
26295 113 112 25
2.0 BlueHDi 150 Allure Nav
27795 148 110 30
2.0 HDi 140 Active Nav
23645 140 125 27
2.0 HDi 140 Allure Nav
26695 140 125 28
2.0 HDi 163 Allure Nav auto 28595 161 144 30
2.2 HDi 200 GT
32045 201 144 37
2008 5dr hatch Efficient and well-mannered but
AAABC
short on space and style
1.2 VTi 82 Access +
12995 81 114 10
1.2 VTi 82 Active
14095 81 114 11
1.2 VTi 82 Allure
15295 81 114 11
1.6 VTi 120 Active
15050 118 135 19
1.6 VTi 120 Allure
16450 118 135 20
1.6 VTi 120 Feline Calima
17850 118 135 19
1.6 VTi 120 Feline Mistral S-S 18150 118 135 19
1.4 HDi 70 Access +
14295 67 104 10
1.4 HDi 70 Active
15395 67 104 10
1.6 e-HDi 92 Active S-S
16045 91 103 17
1.6 e-HDi 92 Active EGC S-S 16645 91 98 17
1.6 e-HDi 92 Allure S-S
17445 91 103 18
1.6 e-HDi 92 Feline Calima
18845 91 103 17
1.6 e-HDi 92 Feline Mistral
19145 91 103 17
1.6 e-HDi 115 Allure S-S
18045 113 105 20
1.6 e-HDi 115 Feline Calima SS 19445 113 105 20
1.6 e-HDi 115 Feline Mistral S 19745 113 105 20
3008 5dr mpv Good handling and flexible cabin. Split
AAAAC
tailgate a useful touch
2.0 HDi 163 Allure Au
24715 161 145 23
1.6 VTi 120 Access
17250 118 155 17
1.6 VTi 120 Active
18950 118 155 17
1.6 VTi 120 Allure
20900 118 155 17
1.6 THP 156 Active
20050 154 154 24
1.6 THP 156 Allure
21750 154 154 23
1.6 HDi 115 Access
19045 113 125 18
1.6 HDi 115 Active
20495 113 125 18
1.6 HDi 115 Allure
22445 113 127 18
1.6 e-HDI 115 Access EGC
19895 113 110 18
1.6 e-HDI 115 Active EGC
21345 113 110 18
1.6 e-HDI 115 Allure EGC
23295 113 112 17
2.0 HDi FAP 150 Active
21600 148 139 24
2.0 HDi FAP 150 Allure
23550 148 139 22
2.0 HDi Hybrid 4 Active
27245 197 85 30
2.0 HDi Hybrid 4 Allure
28245 197 99 31
aUTOcar TOP FIVes

Sports coups
1.0 SCe 70 Dynque S-S

10995 69 95 3
CAPTUR 5dr hatch On message compact crossover.
AAABC
Better looking than most
0.9 TCe Expr.+
14195 89 115 9
0.9 TCe 90 Dynque Media Nav 15195 89 115 9
0.9 TCe 90 Dynque S Media N 16695 89 115 10
1.2 TCe 120 Dynque Media N 17395 118 125 14
1.2 TCe 120 Dynque S MediaN 18895 118 125 15
1.5 dCi 90 Expr.+
15595 89 95 11
1.5 dCi 90 Dynque Media Nav 16595 89 95 12
1.5 dCi 90 Dynque S Media N 18095 89 95 12
CLIO 5dr hatch Attractive, nice to drive and practical.
AAAAC
Only the Fiesta does it better
1.2 TCe 120 GT-Line EDC
17395 118 120 14
1.6 Renaultsport 200 Lux
19995 197 144 29
1.2 75 Expr.
10795 75 127 7
1.2 75 Expr. +
12195 75 127 8
1.2 75 Dynque Media Nav
13195 75 127 8
0.9 TCe 90 Expr. +
13195 89 104 9
0.9 TCe 90 Eco Expr. +
13445 89 99 9
0.9 TCe 90 Dynque Media Nav 14195 89 104 9
0.9 TCe Eco Dynque Media Nav 14445 89 99 9
0.9 TCe 90 Dynque S Media Nav 15195 89 105 10
1.6 Renaultsport 200
18995 197 144 29
1.5 dCi 90 Expr. +
14295 89 90 13
1.5 dCi 90 Eco Expr. +
14545 89 83 13
1.5 dCi 90 Dynque Media Nav 15295 89 90 13
1.5 dCi 90 Eco Dynq Media Nav 15545 89 83 13
1.5 dCi 90 Dynq S Media Nav 16295 89 90 13
MEGANE 5dr hatch Stylish and refined but bland.
AABCC
Nothing exceptional
1.2 TCe 130 GT Line TomTom EDC 21470 113 119 15
1.5 dCi 110 Knight Edition S-S 18645 109 90 16
1.2 TCe 115 Expr.+ S-S
17570 113 119 14
1.2 TCe 115 Dyn TomTom S-S 18570 113 119 14
1.2 TCe 115 GT Line S-S
20070 113 119 15
1.6 110 Expr.+
16745 109 159 14
1.6 110 Knight Edition
17145 109 159 17
1.6 110 Dynque TomTom
17745 109 159 15
1.5 dCi 110 Expr.+ S-S
18245 109 90 16
1.5 dCi 110 Dyn TomTom S-S 19245 109 90 17
1.5 dCi 110 GT Line TomTom S-S 20745 109 90 18
1.6 dCi 130 Dyn TomTom S-S 19745 128 104 20
MEGANE SPORT TOURER 5dr estate Stylish and
refined but bland. Nothing exceptional AAACC
1.2 TCe 115 Expr.+ S-S
18570 113 119 14
1.5 dCi 110 Knight Edtion S-S 19245 109 90 16
18150 109 159 14
1.2 TCe 115 Dynque TomTom S-S 19570 113 119 14
1.2 TCe 115 GT Line TomTom S-S 21070 113 119 15
1.6 VVT 110 Expr.+
17745 109 159 14
1.6 VVT 110 Dynque TomTom 18745 109 159 15
1.5 dCi 110 Expr.+ S-S
19245 109 90 16
1.5 dCi 110 Dynque TomTom S-S 20245 109 90 17
1.6 dCi 130 Dynque TomTom S-S 20745 128 104 20
MEGANE 3dr coup Stylish but average in normal
guise. Renaultsport excellent
AABCC
1.5 dCi 110 Knight Edition S-S 20345 109 90 16
17660 109 159 15
1.2 TCe 115 Dyn TomTom S-S 19345 113 119 15
1.2 TCe 115 GT Line TomTom S-S 20845 113 119 15
2.0T Renaultsport 265
26930 261 174 36
2.0T Renaultsport 275 Trophy 28930 271 174 36
1.5 dCi 110 Dyn TomTom S-S 20945 109 90 17
1.6 dCi 130 Dyn TomTom S-S 21445 129 104 20
MEGANE CC 2dr cc Not much fun to drive. Nice
cabin, 1.4 TCe short on pace
AABCC
1.2 TCe 130 Dynque TomTom 23800 118 169 19
1.2 TCe 130 GT Line TomTom 25300 118 169 19
1.5 dCi 110 Dynque TomTom 24545 109 124 17
1.6 dCi 130 Dynque TomTom 25045 109 124 17
1.6 dCi 130 GT Line TomTom 26545 109 124 17
1.5 dCi 110 Dyn Tom auto
25545 109 124 17
SCENIC 5dr mpv Still a class act. Well priced and
equipped
AAABC
1.2 TCe 130 Dyn. TomTom XMOD 22100 113 140 18
1.2 TCe 130 Dynque TomTom S 20600 113 140 18
1.6 VVT 110 Expr.+ XMOD
17955 109 178 19
1.6 VVT 110 Dyn TomTom XMOD 19155 109 178 19
1.2 TCe 115 Dyn. TomTom S-S 20250 113 135 18
1.2 TCe 115 Dyn TomTom XMOD 20250 113 140 18
1.5 dCi 110 Dyn. TomTom S-S 21095 109 105 19
1.5 dCi 110 Expr.+ XMOD
19745 109 128 19
1.5 dCi 110 Dyn TomTom XMOD 21095 109 105 19
1.6 dCi 130 Dyn. TomTom S-S 22195 128 114 23
1.6 dCi 130 Dyn TomTom XMOD 22195 128 114 24
GRAND SCENIC 5dr mpv As above, but with seven
AAABC
seats. Nice cabin and ride
1.2 TCe 130 Dyn. TomTom S-S 21800 113 140 19
1.2 TCe 115 Dyn. TomTom S-S 21450 113 140 19
1.5 dCi 110 Dyn. TomTom S-S 22295 109 105 19
1.6 dCi 130 Dyn. TomTom S-S 23395 128 114 24
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Fabulously indulgent
on the way home
69850 245 - - 6.6 V12
200500 563 317 SL
6.6 V12 EWB
230000 563 317 reNault
PHANTOM 4dr saloon Opulence befitting the price
TWIZY 2dr hatch Zany solution to personal mobility. tag. Benchmark ride quality
AAAAC
Suitably irreverent and impractical AAABC
285200 453 347 6.8 V12
336700 453 380 EV 13kW Urban
6895 17 0 10 6.8 V12 EWB
EV 13kW Technic
7595 17 0 11 PHANTOM 2dr coup Opulence befitting the price
ZOE 5dr hatch Far more practical zero emission
tag. Benchmark ride quality
AAAAC
solution. Attractive price
AAABC
313200 453 377 6.8 V12
Expr.
18995 87 0 15 PHANTOM 2dr open Opulence befitting the price tag.
Dynque Zen
20195 87 0 16 Benchmark ride quality
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Dynque Intens
20195 87 0 16 6.8 V12 Drophead
332400 453 377 TWINGO 5dr hatch Rear-engined city car is cleverly WRAITH 2dr coup In many respects - not least from
packaged - but not the class leader AAABC
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0.9 TCe 90 Dynque Energy
11695 89 99 8 6.6 V12
230320 642 327 50
1.0 SCe 70 Expr.
9495 69 105 2
1.0 SCe 70 Play
9995 69 105 3
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1.2 DIG-T Acenta Premium

16470 114 129 12
1.2 DIG-T Tekna
17670 114 129 12
1.6 Visia
13420 93 138 12
1.6 DIG-T 190 Acenta Premium 17900 188 159 21
1.6 DIG-T 190 Tekna
19220 188 159 21
1.5 dCi Visia
15320 109 104 13
1.5 dCi Acenta
16715 109 104 13
1.5 dCi Acenta Premium
17865 109 104 13
1.5 dCi Tekna
19065 109 104 13
NOTE 5dr hatch It lacks a bit of verve, but objectively
the Note is entirely fit for purpose AAAAC
1.2 Visia
12100 78 109 6
1.2 Acenta
13495 78 109 6
1.2 Acenta Premium
14395 78 109 6
1.2 DIG-S Acenta
14495 97 99 10
1.2 DIG-S Acenta Premium
15395 97 99 10
1.2 DIG-S Tekna
16100 97 99 10
1.5 dCi Visia
14100 89 92 8
1.5 dCi Acenta
15495 89 92 8
1.5 dCi Acenta Premium
16395 89 92 9
1.5 dCi Tekna
17100 89 92 9
LEAF 5dr hatch Comfortable electric car with 100
mile range
AAACC
80kw Tekna
30490 107 0 24
80kw Visia
26490 107 0 23
80kw Acenta
28490 107 0 23
QASHQAI 5dr hatch Second generation a masterly
update of the first. The crossover to beat AAAAB
1.6 dCi 130 Tekna 4WD
28280 128 115 19
1.2 DIG-T 115 Visia
17995 113 129 17
1.2 DIG-T 115 Acenta
19580 113 129 14
1.2 DIG-T 115 n-tec
21430 113 129 14
1.2 DIG-T 115 n-tec +
22250 113 129 14
1.2 DIG-T 115 Tekna
23580 113 129 14
1.5 dCi 110 Visia
19745 109 99 17
1.5 dCi 110 Acenta
21330 109 99 17
1.5 dCi 110 n-tec
23180 109 99 14
1.5 dCi 110 n-tec +
24000 109 99 14
1.5 dCi 110 Tekna
25330 109 99 15
1.6 dCi 130 Tekna
26580 128 115 19
X-TRAIL 5dr 4x4 Sleek, Qashqai-based crossover is an
easy win if you require seven seats AAABC
1.6 dCi Visia 2WD
22995 128 129 1.6 dCi Acenta 2WD
24795 128 139 1.6 dCi Acenta 4WD
26495 128 139 1.6 dCi n-tec 2WD
27295 128 139 1.6 dCi n-tec 4WD
28995 128 139 1.6 dCi Tekna 2WD
29295 128 139 1.6 dCi Tekna 4WD
30995 128 139 PATHFINDER 5dr 4x4 Tough, but no Discovery.
AAABC
Spacious but unrefined
2.5 dCi 190 Acenta
32945 188 224 31
2.5 dCi 190 Tekna
36280 188 224 31
370Z 2dr coup Great engine and poised handling.
Lots of road noise
AAABC
3.7 V6 Nismo
37015 345 248 46
3.7 V6
27015 323 248 46
3.7 V6 GT
32015 323 248 46
GT-R 2dr coup A benchmark. Great drive, brutal
power, sensational value
AAAAC
3.8 V6 2013 MY
78020 523 275 50
Make and Model
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co2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Make and Model
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2.0 TDI 140 Ecomotive S

2.0 TDI 140 S auto
2.0 TDI 140 Ecomotive SE
2.0 TDI 140 SE auto
2.0 TDI 140 Eco SE Lux
2.0 TDI 140 SE Lux auto
2.0 TDI 177 SE
2.0 TDI 177 SE Lux
138
138
138
138
138
138
138
138
skoDa
CITIGO 3dr hatch The VW Up in entry-level Skoda
format
AAABC
1.0 60 S
8210 59 105 1
1.0 60 SE
9060 59 105 1
1.0 60 Sport
10390 59 105 1
1.0 60 Greentech SE
9420 59 95 1
1.0 60 Greentech Eleg.
10000 59 95 1
10390 74 98 2
CITIGO 5dr hatch The VW Up in entry-level Skoda
format
AAABC
1.0 60 S
8560 59 105 1
1.0 60 SE
9410 59 105 1
1.0 60 Sport
10740 59 105 1
1.0 60 Greentech SE
9770 59 95 1
10350 59 95 1
10740 74 98 2
FABIA 5dr hatch Good interior packaging. Soft
AAAAC
handling, good value
1.2 12v 70 Reaction
13405 68 128 5
1.4 16v 86 SE
12080 85 139 8
1.2 12v 60 S
9945 59 128 3
1.2 12v 70 SE
11580 68 128 5
1.2 TSI 86 SE
12150 84 121 9
1.2 TSI 86 Monte Carlo
13670 84 121 9
1.2 TSI 105 S DSG
12635 103 124 12
1.2 TSI 105 SE DSG
13570 103 124 13
1.2 TSI 105 Eleg.
13895 103 124 13
14330 103 124 13
1.4 TSI 180 vRS
17155 178 148 27
1.2 TDI CR 75 Greenline II
13875 74 88 8
1.6 TDI CR 75 S
12030 74 109 7
1.6 TDI CR 75 SE
12965 74 109 8
1.6 TDI CR 90 Eleg.
14640 89 109 12
1.6 TDI CR 105 SE
13780 104 109 14
1.6 TDI CR 105 Eleg.
14865 104 109 14
1.6 TDI CR 105 Monte Carlo
15300 104 109 15
FABIA 5dr estate Good interior packaging. Soft
AAAAC
handling, good value
1.2 69 S
11215 68 128 4
1.2 TSI 86 SE
13000 84 121 9
1.2 TSI 86 Scout
14070 84 121 9
14145 84 121 9
1.2 TSI 105 SE
13660 103 124 13
14805 103 124 13
1.2 TSI 105 Eleg.
14745 103 124 13
1.4 TSI 180 vRS
18005 178 148 27
1.2 TDI CR 75 Greenline II
14490 74 88 8
1.6 TDI CR 75 S
12645 74 109 7
1.6 TDI CR 90 SE
14405 89 109 12
1.6 TDI CR 90 Scout
15475 89 109 12
1.6 TDI CR 105 SE
14630 104 109 14
1.6 TDI CR 105 Eleg.
15715 104 109 14
1.6 TDI CR 105 Monte Carlo
15775 104 109 15
1.6 TDI CR 105 Scout
15700 104 109 15
RAPID 5dr hatch Slender five-door hatch makes most
sense under a Skoda badge
AAABC
1.6 TDI 105 E
17145 103 114 16
1.6 TDI 90 Eleg.
17555 103 114 13
1.6 TDI 90 GreenLine
17815 103 99 13
1.6 TDI 90 GreenTech Eleg.
17805 103 104 13
1.6 TDI 90 GreenTech SE
17055 103 104 13
1.6 TDI 90 S
15855 103 114 13
1.6 TDI 90 SE
16805 103 114 13
1.2 75 S
13190 74 137 7
1.2 TSI 86 S
13980 84 119 10
1.2 TSI 86 SE
14930 84 119 10
1.2 TSI 86 GreenTech S
14230 84 114 10
1.2 TSI 86 GreenTech SE
15180 84 114 10
1.2 TSI 105 SE
15630 104 125 13
1.2 TSI 105 Eleg.
16380 104 125 13
1.2 TSI 105 GreenTech SE
15880 104 118 13
1.2 TSI 105 GreenTech Eleg.
16630 104 118 13
1.4 TSI 122 SE DSG
17425 120 134 16
1.4 TSI 122 Eleg. DSG
18175 120 134 16
1.4 TSI 122 GreenTech SE DSG 17545 120 127 18
1.4 TSI 122 GreenTech Eleg.
18295 120 127 18
1.6 TDI 105 S
16430 103 114 16
1.6 TDI 105 SE
17380 103 114 15
1.6 TDI 105 Eleg.
18130 103 114 15
17630 103 106 15
18380 103 106 15
RAPID 5dr estate Estate shape makes most sense of
AAABC
Rapids skinny body
1.2 TSI 105 Eleg.
16640 104 125 14
1.2 TSI 105 Greentech Eleg.
16890 104 118 14
1.2 TSI 105 Greentech SE
16430 104 118 15
1.2 TSI 105 SE
16180 104 125 14
1.2 TSI 86 Greentech S
14590 84 114 12
1.2 TSI 86 Greentech SE
15730 84 114 12
1.2 TSI 86 S
14340 84 119 11
1.2 TSI 86 SE
15480 84 119 12
18445 120 134 18
1.4 TSI 122 Greentech SE DSG 18105 120 127 18
1.4 TSI 122 Gtech Eleg. DS
18565 120 127 18
1.4 TSI 122 SE DSG
17985 120 134 17
1.6 TDI 105 Eleg.
18390 103 114 16
1.6 TDI 105 Greentech Eleg.
18640 103 106 16
1.6 TDI 105 Greentech SE
18180 103 106 16
1.6 TDI 105 S
16790 103 114 15
1.6 TDI 105 SE
17930 103 114 16
17195 89 99 14
17990 89 106 14
17530 89 106 14
1.6 TDI 90 S
16140 89 114 13
1.6 TDI 90 SE
17280 89 114 14
1.6 TDI 90 Eleg.
17740 89 114 14
OCTAVIA 5dr hatch Extended wheelbase makes the
Octavia an even more practical choice AAABC
1.6 TDI 105 SE Business
19560 104 99 14
1.2 TSI 105 S
16310 104 114 13
1.2 TSI 105 SE
17510 104 114 13
1.4 TSI 140 SE
18710 138 121 18
1.4 TSI 140 Eleg.
20560 138 121 19
2.0 TDI 140 Outdoor Eleg. 4WD

2.0 TDI 140 Outdoor L&K 4WD
2.0 TDI 170 Outdoor Eleg. 4WD
2.0 TDI 170 Outdoor L&K 4WD
23965
27165
24640
26740
138
138
168
168
insurance group
co2 g/km
Bhp
Price
insurance group
2.0 TSI 220 vRS

23315 217 142 29
1.6 TDI 105 S
18360 104 99 13
1.6 TDI 105 SE
19560 104 99 13
1.6 TDI 105 Eleg.
21410 104 99 14
20150 108 85 15
2.0 TDI 150 SE
20460 148 106 19
20460 148 106 20
2.0 TDI 150 Eleg.
22310 148 106 20
2.0 TDI 184 vRS
23580 181 119 26
OCTAVIA 5dr estate Extended wheelbase makes the
Octavia an even more practical choice AAABC
1.6 TDI 105 Eleg. 4x4
23665 104 119 14
1.6 TDI 105 SE 4x4
21815 104 119 13
21815 104 119 13
2.0 TDI 150 Eleg. 4x4
24565 148 124 20
2.0 TDI 150 SE 4x4
22715 148 124 19
22715 148 124 19
1.2 TSI 105 S
17115 104 117 13
1.2 TSI 105 SE
18315 104 117 13
1.4 TSI 140 SE
19515 138 121 18
1.4 TSI 140 Eleg.
21365 138 121 19
2.0 TSI 220 vRS
24120 217 142 29
1.6 TDI 105 S
19165 104 99 13
1.6 TDI 105 SE
20365 104 99 13
1.6 TDI 105 Eleg.
22215 104 99 14
2.0 TDI 150 SE
21265 148 110 19
2.0 TDI 150 Eleg.
23115 148 110 20
2.0 TDI 184 vRS
24385 181 119 26
SUPERB 5dr hatch Enormous and brilliant. A
cut-price E-class for the masses AAAAC
1.6 TDI 105 SE Business GreenL 20625 103 109 17
2.0 TDI 140 Eleg.
24840 138 119 23
21090 138 119 22
2.0 TDI 170 Eleg. 4x4
28670 168 147 25
2.0 TDI 170 Laurin & Klement 4 30660 168 147 25
2.0 TDI 170 SE 4x4
25960 168 147 24
1.4 TSI 125 S
18690 123 138 19
1.8 TSI 160 SE
21730 158 158 25
25750 158 162 26
3.6 V6 FSI Eleg. 4WD
30655 256 215 34
3.6 V6 FSI Laurin and Klement 32645 256 215 34
1.6 TDI 105 S Greenline
20200 103 109 17
1.6 TDI 105 SE Greenline
21665 103 109 17
1.6 TDI 105 Eleg. Greenline
23990 103 109 17
1.6 TDI 105 S
19890 103 117 17
2.0 TDI 140 S
20490 138 119 22
2.0 TDI 140 SE
22130 138 119 23
2.0 TDI 140 Eleg. 4WD
26430 138 137 22
2.0 TDI 140 Laurin and Klement 26830 138 119 24
2.0 TDI 140 Laurin Klement 4WD 28420 138 137 23
2.0 TDI 170 SE
23060 168 120 25
2.0 TDI 170 Eleg.
25770 168 120 26
SUPERB 5dr estate Enormous and brilliant. A
cut-price E-class for the masses AAAAC
1.4 TSI S
19815 123 142 19
1.6 TDI 105 S
21015 103 119 17
1.6 TDI 105 S Greenline
21325 103 113 17
1.6 TDI 105 SE Business GreenL 21905 103 113 17
1.6 TDI 105 SE Greenline
22945 103 113 17
27030 158 164 26
1.8 TSI 160 SE
23010 158 160 25
2.0 TDI 140 Eleg.
26120 138 119 23
2.0 TDI 140 Eleg. 4x4
27710 138 139 22
2.0 TDI 140 Laurin Klement 4x4 30350 138 139 23
2.0 TDI 140 Outdoor 4x4
27000 138 139 23
2.0 TDI 140 Outdoor Plus 4x4 28000 138 139 23
2.0 TDI 140 S
21615 138 119 22
2.0 TDI 140 SE
23410 138 119 23
22370 138 119 22
2.0 TDI 170 Eleg.
27050 168 122 26
2.0 TDI 170 Eleg. 4x4
29950 168 149 25
2.0 TDI 170 Laurin&Klement 4x4 32590 168 149 25
2.0 TDI 170 Outdoor 4x4
29240 168 149 25
2.0 TDI 170 Outdoor Plus 4x4 30240 168 149 25
2.0 TDI 170 SE
24340 168 122 25
2.0 TDI 170 SE 4x4
27240 168 149 24
3.6 V6 FSI Eleg. 4WD
31935 256 217 34
3.6 V6 FSI Laurin and Klement 34575 256 217 34
1.6 TDI 105 Eleg. Greenline
25375 103 113 17
ROOMSTER 5dr mpv Quirky looks, talented package,
AAABC
awkward image
1.2 S
12105 69 143 5
1.2 SE
13575 69 143 6
1.2 TSI 85 S
12750 84 134 9
1.2 TSI 85 SE
14135 84 134 9
1.2 TSI 85 Scout
14685 84 134 9
1.2 TSI 105 S auto
14185 104 134 12
1.2 TSI 105 SE
14800 104 134 12
1.2 TSI 105 Scout
15350 104 134 12
1.2 TDI 75 Greenline II
16325 74 109 9
1.6 TDI CR 90 SE
15415 89 124 11
1.6 TDI CR 90 Scout
15965 89 124 11
1.6 TDI CR 105 SE
15640 104 124 13
1.6 TDI CR 105 Scout
16190 104 124 13
YETI 5dr 4x4 Useful, versatile cabin. Good handling
and engines
AAAAC
1.6 TDI 105 Outdoor SE Bnes G 19605 103 119 14
2.0 TDI 110 Outdoor SE 4WD
21205 109 154 14
2.0 TDI 140 Outdoor SE Bness 4 21920 138 152 18
1.2 TSI 105 S
16715 103 142 13
1.2 TSI 105 Outdoor S
16715 103 142 13
1.2 TSI 105 SE
18225 103 142 13
1.2 TSI 105 Outdoor SE
18225 103 142 13
1.2 TSI 105 Eleg.
20050 103 142 14
1.2 TSI 105 Outdoor Eleg.
20050 103 142 14
1.8 TSI 160 Outdoor L&K 4WD 25610 158 184 22
1.6 TDI 105 S GreenLine II
18205 103 119 14
1.6 TDI 105 Outdoor S GreenLin 18205 103 119 14
1.6 TDI 105 SE GreenLine II
19715 103 119 14
1.6 TDI 105 Outdoor SE GreenLi 19715 103 119 14
1.6 TDI 105 Eleg. GreenLine
21475 103 119 14
1.6 TDI 105 Outdoor Eleg.
21475 103 119 14
2.0 TDI 110 S
18055 109 134 14
2.0 TDI 110 Outdoor S
18055 109 134 14
2.0 TDI 110 Outdoor S 4WD
19695 109 154 14
2.0 TDI 110 SE
19565 109 134 14
2.0 TDI 110 Outdoor SE
19565 109 134 14
2.0 TDI 110 Eleg.
21390 109 134 14
2.0 TDI 110 Outdoor Eleg.
21390 109 134 14
2.0 TDI 140 Outdoor SE 4WD 22030 138 152 18
Make and Model
co2 g/km
Bhp
Price
insurance group
146 18
149 18
146 18
149 18
146 18
149 18
158 22
158 22
Make and Model
co2 g/km
Bhp
Price
25630
26915
27510
28795
30900
32185
28750
32420
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152 19
164 19
149 22
149 22
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FORTWO 2dr coup Likeable microcar. Needs a
AACCC
better gearbox. iQ is better
1.0 70 mhd Grandstyle Edition 10330 70 97 4
1.0 84 Grandstyle Edition
10650 83 115 7
FORTWO CABRIOLET 2dr open Likeable microcar. Needs a better gearbox. iQ is betterAACCC
1.0 70 mhd Grandstyle Edition 11830 70 99 6
1.0 84 Grandstyle Edition
12150 83 115 8
ssaNGYoNG
KORANDO 5dr hatch Good for a SsangYong, poor by
AACCC
class standards
2.0d SE 2WD
14995 147 147 19
2.0d SE4 4WD
16495 147 157 19
2.0d ELX4 4WD
19995 173 157 19
REXTON W 5dr 4x4 Rugged seven-seater makes
short work of mud. Tarmac more tricky AABCC
2.0 SX
21995 155 196 2.0 EX
24495 155 196 TURISMO 5dr mpv Incredibly ungainly, but offers
huge real estate for the money AAACC
2.0D S
17995 155 199 27
2.0D ES
19995 155 199 27
2.0D EX
23995 155 212 29
suBaru
FORESTER 5dr 4x4 Solid, spacious and willfully
unsexy
AAACC
2.0i XE
25495 147 160 23
2.0i XE Premium
27495 147 160 23
2.0i XT Turbo CVT
30995 237 197 34
2.0d X
24995 145 150 24
2.0d XC
26995 145 156 25
2.0d XC Premium
28995 145 156 25
XV 5dr 4x4 No nonsense crossover doesnt quite make
AAACC
enough sense
2.0i SE
21995 148 160 21
2.0i SE Premium
23995 148 160 22
2.0D SE
23995 144 146 26
2.0D SE Premium
25995 144 146 27
OUTBACK ESTATE 5dr 4x4 Acceptable in isolation
but no benchmark
AABCC
2.0 D S
28870 148 155 21
2.0 D SE
30070 148 155 21
2.0 D SE Nav Plus
32370 148 155 22
2.0 D SX Lineartronic
31495 148 166 22
WRX STI 4dr saloon Appealingly old fashioned and
AAABC
behind the times all at once
2.5 STI
28995 296 242 BRZ 2dr coup The GT-86s half brother looks just as
good in Subaru blue. Cheaper, too AAAAA
2.0i SE
22495 197 181 30
2.0i SE Lux
23995 197 181 31
suZuki
ALTO 5dr hatch Energetic, frugal three-pot is great
AAABC
fun. Noisy but endearing
1.0 SZ
7199 67 99 4
1.0 SZ3
8399 67 99 4
1.0 SZ4
9599 67 99 4
SPLASH 5dr hatch Lots of space and fun to drive but
not cheap
AAACC
1.0 SZ2
9599 68 109 7
1.0 SZ3
10319 68 109 7
1.2 SZ3
10799 93 118 11
1.2 SZ4
11879 93 118 11
SWIFT 3dr hatch Cute looks and rewarding handling.
AAABC
Sport is excellent fun
1.2 SZ2
10799 93 116 11
1.2 SZ3
12119 93 116 11
1.2 SZ4
13439 93 116 11
1.6 Sport
13999 134 147 19
SWIFT 5dr hatch Cute looks and rewarding handling.
AAABC
Sport is excellent fun
1.2 SZ3 4x4
14159 93 116 11
1.2 SZ4 4x4
16439 93 116 11
1.2 SZ2
11399 93 116 11
1.2 SZ3
12959 93 116 11
1.2 SZ4
14639 93 116 11
1.6 Sport
14499 134 147 19
KIZASHI 4dr saloon Engaging dynamics perceptible
through poor powertrain
AAABC
21995 176 191 26
2.4 Sport CVT 4WD
SX4 5dr 4x4 Well-priced junior soft-roader. Unsettled
AAACC
ride. Diesel is unrefined
1.6 SZ3 2WD
12595 118 141 18
1.6 SZ5 4WD
15899 118 149 16
SX4 S-CROSS 5dr hatch Not class-leading, but a
worthy crossover also-ran
AAABC
1.6 SZ3
14999 118 127 13
1.6 SZ4
16249 118 127 13
1.6 SZ-T
17749 118 127 13
1.6 SZ5
19749 118 127 14
1.6 SZ5 Allgrip
21549 118 135 14
1.6 DDiS SZ3
16999 118 110 20
1.6 DDiS SZ4
18249 118 110 20
1.6 DDiS SZ-T
19749 118 110 20
1.6 DDiS SZ-T Allgrip
21549 118 114 18
1.6 DDiS SZ5
21749 118 110 19
1.6 DDiS SZ5 Allgrip
23549 118 114 19
GRAND VITARA 5dr 4x4 Good off road, but feels
AABCC
old. Poor driving position
2.4 SZ4
18895 166 204 24
2.4 SZ5
21570 166 204 24
1.9 DDiS SZ5
23875 127 174 24
tesla
MODEL S 4dr saloon Brings luxury, range and,
critically, credibility to electric offerings AAAAB
60kWh
50280 245 - 85kWh
57680 416 - 85kWh Performance
69080 416 - toYota
IQ 3dr hatch Innovative microcar. Drives well, comfortAAAAC
able interior. Pricey
1.0 VVT-i
11100 67 99 3
ford Mondeo hybrid

January
this petrol-electric version of the new Mondeo is
significant as its the first time that Ford has sold a
hybrid in europe. this Mondeo mates a 2.0-litre petrol
engine with an electric motor to produce 184bhp and
128lb ft. Ford claims 67.2mpg combined. Price 24,995
OCTOBER
Audi
A6, RS6
Bentley
Mulsanne Speed
Ford
Mondeo
Hyundai
Genesis
Jaguar
XE
Kia
Rio, Venga
Land Rover
Range Rover Sport SVR
Nissan
370Z
Mercedes-AMG
C63
Mini
Five-door hatchback
Peugeot
308 GT
Skoda
Fabia
Smart
Forfour, Fortwo
Toyota
GT86 Primo
Vauxhall
Corsa
Volkswagen
Passat, Polo BlueMotion, Polo GTI
Volvo
XC90
NOVEMBER
Audi
TT Roadster (below), S6
Mercedes-AMG
GT
Mercedes-Benz
B-class facelift
Peugeot
208 GTI 30th Anniversary
Volkswagen
Golf GTE
DECEMBER
Hyundai
i20
Kia
Soul EV
Spyker
B6 Venator
Nissan
Juke Nismo RS
EARLY 2015
Audi
Q3 facelift, RS7 facelift, RS Q3
BMW
1-series facelift
Chevrolet
Corvette C7 Z06
Ferrari
458 replacement
Fiat
500X
Ford
C-Max facelift, Focus ST, Galaxy,
Mondeo hybrid
Honda
Civic facelift, CR-V facelift, HR-V
Hyundai
i20 coup, i30 facelift,
Veloster facelift
Jeep
Renegade
Kia
Rio, Sorento, Venga
Land Rover
Discovery Sport
Mazda
2
Mini
JCW
Peugeot
308 GT
Skoda
Fabia Combi
Subaru
Outback
Suzuki
Celerio, Vitara
REST OF 2015
Abarth Roadster, Alfa Romeo 4C Spider, Giulia, Audi A1
facelift, A4, R8, RS3, Q7, BMW 3-series facelift, 3-series plug-in
hybrid, 2-series Active Tourer 7-seat, 6-series facelift, X1, X4 M
Performance, Bristol Project Pinnacle, Elemental RP1, Ford
Edge, Mustang, Honda Civic Type R, Jazz, Hyundai ix35, i40
facelift, Infiniti Q30, Jaguar XF, Kia Optima, Land Rover Range
Rover Evoque facelift, Lamborghini Huracn Spyder, Lotus
Elise S Cup R road car, Mazda MX-5, McLaren P13, P1 GTR,
Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric Drive, ML facelift, ML-Coup,
V-class, S-class cabriolet, GLK, Mini Clubman, Porsche 911
facelift, Cayman GT4, Boxster facelift, Peugeot 308 GTI, Seat
Ibiza, Leon ST Cupra, SsangYong X100, Tesla Model X, Toyota
FCV, Avensis, Vauxhall Astra, Corsa VXR, Volkswagen Golf
Alltrack, Passat Alltrack, Passat GTE
seat
MII 3dr hatch Predictably not quite as good as the VW
AAABC
Up. Cheaper, though
1.0 60 S
8195 59 105 1
1.0 60 S AC
8705 59 105 1
1.0 60 SE
9630 59 105 1
1.0 60 Toca
9995 59 105 1
1.0 60 Ecomotive
9530 59 96 1
1.0 75 SE auto
10760 74 105 2
1.0 75 Sport
10380 74 108 2
MII 5dr hatch Predictably not quite as good as the VW
AAABC
Up. Cheaper, though
1.0 60 S
8545 59 105 1
1.0 60 S AC
9055 59 105 1
1.0 60 SE
9980 59 105 1
1.0 60 Toca
10345 59 105 1
1.0 60 Ecomotive
9880 59 96 1
1.0 75 SE auto
11110 74 105 2
1.0 75 Sport
10730 74 108 2
IBIZA 3dr hatch Sharp looks and handling. Cupra
AAABC
needs a manual
1.2 12v 70 S A-C
11410 69 125 5
1.4 85 SE
12545 84 139 9
1.4 85 Toca
12870 84 139 11
1.2 TSI 105 SE DSG
14185 104 124 12
1.2 TSI 105 FR
14190 104 119 12
1.2 TSI 105 FR DSG
15285 104 124 12
1.4 TSI 140 ACT FR
15495 138 109 21
1.4 TSI 140 ACT FR Edition
16110 138 109 22
1.4 TSI 180 Cupra DSG
18980 178 139 27
1.2 TDI 75 S A-C
13305 74 102 7
1.2 TDI 75 S A-C Ecomotive
13830 74 92 7
1.2 TDI 75 SE Ecomotive
14360 74 92 7
1.6 TDI 105 SE
14910 104 112 14
1.6 TDI 105 FR
15910 104 112 14
2.0 TDI 143 FR
17085 141 123 22
IBIZA 5dr hatch Sharp looks and handling. Cupra
AAABC
needs a manual
1.2 12v 70 S A-C
11960 69 125 5
1.4 85 SE
13095 84 139 9
1.4 85 Toca
13420 84 139 11
1.2 TSI 105 SE DSG
14735 104 124 12
1.2 TSI 105 FR
14740 104 119 12
1.2 TSI 105 FR DSG
15835 104 124 12
1.4 TSI 140 ACT FR
16045 138 109 21
1.4 TSI 140 ACT FR Edition
16660 138 109 22
1.2 TDI 75 S A-C
13855 74 102 7
14380 74 92 7
14910 74 92 7
1.6 TDI 105 SE
15460 104 112 14
1.6 TDI 105 FR
16460 104 112 14
2.0 TDI 143 FR
17635 141 123 22
IBIZA 5dr estate Rivals are more practical but Ibiza is
fun
AAACC
1.2 70 S A-C
12660 69 128 5
1.4 85 SE
13795 84 139 9
1.4 85 Toca
14120 84 139 11
1.2 TSI 105 SE DSG
15435 103 124 12
1.2 TSI 105 FR
15440 103 119 12
1.4 TSI 140 ACT FR
16745 138 109 21
1.2 TDI 75 S A-C
14555 74 105 7
15080 74 92 7
15610 74 92 7
1.6 TDI 105 SE
16160 104 112 14
1.6 TDI 105 FR
17160 104 112 14
TOLEDO 5dr hatch Makes practical sense, but leaves
no other lasting impression
AAACC
1.2 TSI 85 S
14265 84 119 10
1.2 TSI 105 S
15295 104 116 13
1.2 TSI 105 SE
16515 104 118 14
1.4 TSI 122 SE DSG
17965 120 134 17
1.6 TDI CR S Ecomotive
17150 104 104 15
1.6 TDI CR SE Ecomotive
18370 104 106 15
LEON 3dr hatch Sharp looks and handling. Inevitably
back from the Golfs quality
AAAAC
19625 108 87 14
1.2 TSI 105 S
15550 104 114 12
1.2 TSI 105 SE
16670 104 114 13
1.4 TSI 140 SE
17720 138 119 17
1.4 TSI 140 FR
19265 138 119 18
1.8 TSI 180 FR
20740 178 137 25
2.0 TSI 265 Cupra
25960 261 154 32
2.0 TSI 280 Cupra
27210 276 154 33
1.6 TDI CR 105 S
17515 104 99 13
1.6 TDI CR 105 SE
18635 104 99 13
2.0 TDI CR 150 SE
19985 148 106 19
2.0 TDI CR 150 FR
21530 148 106 20
2.0 TDI CR 184 FR
22520 181 109 26
LEON 5dr hatch Sharp looks and handling. Inevitably
AAAAC
19925 108 87 14
1.2 TSI 105 S
15850 104 114 12
1.2 TSI 105 SE
16970 104 114 13
1.4 TSI 140 SE
18020 138 119 17
1.4 TSI 140 FR
19565 138 119 18
1.8 TSI 180 FR
21040 178 137 25
2.0 TDI CR 184 FR
22820 181 109 26
2.0 TSI 280 Cupra
27510 276 154 33
1.6 TDI CR 105 S
17815 104 99 13
1.6 TDI CR 105 SE
18935 104 99 13
2.0 TDI CR 150 SE
20285 148 106 19
2.0 TDI CR 150 FR
21830 148 106 20
LEON 5dr estate Sharp looks and handling. Inevitably
AAAAC
1.2 TSI 105 S
16675 104 114 12
1.2 TSI 105 SE
17795 104 114 13
1.4 TSI 140 FR
20390 138 122 18
1.4 TSI 140 SE
18845 138 122 17
20920 108 87 14
1.6 TDI CR 105 S
18810 104 99 13
1.6 TDI CR 105 SE
19930 104 99 13
1.8 TSI 180 FR
22035 178 137 25
2.0 TDI CR 150 FR
22825 148 106 20
2.0 TDI CR 150 SE
21280 148 106 19
2.0 TDI CR 184 FR
23815 181 112 26
ALTEA 5dr hatch Short on interior flexibility and
visibility. Well-judged drive
AAACC
1.6 TDI 105 I TECH Ecomotive 19345 103 119 14
2.0 TDI 140 I TECH
20145 138 129 19
XL 1.6 TDI 105 I TECH Ecomotiv 20065 103 119 13
XL 2.0 TDI 140 I TECH
20865 138 129 19
ALHAMBRA 5dr mpv Practical, refined and good
AAAAC
value. Not exciting
Make and Model
insurance group
co2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Make and Model
12100 67 99 4
1.33 VVT-i 3
13100 97 119 6
AYGO 5dr hatch Probably the best of its ilk, but wed
still pay the premium for a VW Up AAABC
1.0 x
8595 68 95 6
1.0 x-play
9795 68 95 7
1.0 x-pression
10995 68 95 7
1.0 x-cite
11195 68 95 7
1.0 x-clusiv
11295 68 95 7
AYGO 5dr hatch Probably the best of its ilk, but wed
still pay the premium for a VW Up AAABC
1.0 x
8995 68 95 6
1.0 x-play
10195 68 95 7
1.0 x-pression
11395 68 95 7
1.0 x-cite
11595 68 95 7
1.0 x-clusiv
11695 68 95 7
YARIS 3dr hatch Good space and value, but not a
class leader
AAABC
1.0 VVT-i Active
10995 68 111 5
1.0 VVT-i Icon plus
12945 68 111 5
YARIS 5dr hatch Good space and value, but not a
class leader
AAABC
1.0 VVT-i Active
11595 68 111 5
1.0 VVT-i Icon plus
13545 68 111 5
1.33 VVT-i Icon
13995 98 123 10
1.33 VVT-i Icon plus
14295 98 123 10
1.33 VVT-i Trend
15095 98 127 8
1.5 VVT-i Hybrid Active
15595 98 79 10
1.5 VVT-i Hybrid Icon plus
16595 98 79 10
1.5 VVT-i Hybrid Trend
17595 98 85 11
1.4 D-4D Icon plus
15795 89 99 12
AURIS 5dr hatch Disappointingly average. There are
AABCC
many better rivals
1.33 VVT-i Active
14945 99 125 7
1.33 VVT-i Icon
17645 99 125 8
1.6 V-matic Icon
17995 130 138 14
1.6 V-matic Icon CVT
18995 130 134 14
1.6 V-matic Sport
18705 130 140 14
1.6 V-matic Excel
20250 130 140 14
1.8 VVT-i Icon Hybrid
20645 134 84 7
1.8 VVT-i Excel Hybrid
22890 134 91 7
1.4 D-4D Active
16295 89 99 10
1.4 D-4D Icon
18995 89 103 10
1.4 D-4D Sport
19695 89 103 10
1.4 D-4D Excel
21495 89 103 10
AURIS TOURING 5dr estate Nothing wrong, but
nothing exceptional. Good spec AAACC
1.33 VVT-i Active
16045 99 127 7
1.33 VVT-i Icon
18745 99 127 8
1.4 D-4D Active
17395 89 109 10
1.4 D-4D Excel
22595 89 109 10
1.4 D-4D Icon
20095 89 109 10
1.4 D-4D Sport
20795 89 109 10
1.6 V-matic Icon
19095 130 140 14
1.6 V-matic Sport
19805 130 143 14
1.8 VVT-i Icon Hybrid
21745 134 85 7
1.6 V-matic Excel
21350 130 143 14
1.8 VVT-i Excel Hybrid
23990 134 85 7
PRIUS 5dr hatch Clever and appealing in its own right,
AAAAC
not just as a hybrid
1.8 VVT-i T3
21995 134 89 15
1.8 VVT-i T4
23745 134 92 15
1.8 VVT-i T Spirit
25295 134 92 15
1.8 VVT-i Plug-In
33395 134 49 16
PRIUS+ 5dr mpv Expensive and ugly. Bigger though
AAABC
1.8 VVT-i Icon

26145 178 96 11
1.8 VVT-i Excel
29445 178 101 12
RAV4 5dr 4x4 A solid option, but ultimately outgunned
by Korean competition
AAABC
2.0 V-matic CVT Icon 4WD
26000 150 167 29
2.0 D-4D Active 2WD
22495 124 127 26
2.0 D-4D Icon 2WD
24995 124 127 26
2.0 D-4D Icon 4WD
26000 124 137 26
2.0 D-4D Invincible 2WD
26695 124 127 27
27700 124 137 26
2.2 D-4D Icon 4WD
26800 148 149 29
28500 148 149 29
AVENSIS 4dr saloon Nothing wrong, but nothing
AAACC
exceptional. Good spec
1.8 V-matic Active
17700 145 152 17
1.8 V-matic Icon
20300 145 152 18
1.8 V-matic Icon+
23250 145 152 18
2.0 D-4D Active
18695 124 119 22
2.0 D-4D Icon
21295 124 119 22
2.0 D-4D Icon+
24245 124 119 23
2.0 D-4D Excel
24495 124 119 23
2.2 D-4D 150 Icon
23450 148 143 25
2.2 D-4D 150 Icon+
25250 148 143 25
2.2 D-4D 150 Excel
25500 148 145 26
2.2 D-CAT 150 Icon
23400 148 165 25
2.2 D-CAT 150 Icon+
26350 148 165 25
2.2 D-CAT 150 Excel
26595 148 167 26
AVENSIS TOURER 5dr estate Nothing wrong, but
nothing exceptional. Good spec AAACC
1.8 V-matic Active
18750 145 153 17
1.8 V-matic Icon
21350 145 153 18
1.8 V-matic Icon+
24300 145 153 18
2.0 D-4D Active
19745 124 120 22
2.0 D-4D Icon
22345 124 120 22
2.0 D-4D Icon+
25295 124 120 23
2.0 D-4D Excel
26145 124 119 23
2.2 D-4D 150 Icon
24500 148 147 25
2.2 D-4D 150 Icon+
26300 148 147 25
2.2 D-4D 150 Excel
27150 148 149 26
2.2 D-CAT 150 Icon
24445 148 170 25
2.2 D-CAT 150 Icon+
27405 148 170 25
2.2 D-CAT 150 Excel
28245 148 173 26
VERSO 5dr mpv Ride is firm and boot space limited
AAACC
with all seats in use
1.6 V-matic Active 5st
17770 130 154 13
1.6 V-matic Active 7st
18300 130 154 13
1.6 V-matic Icon 7st
20300 130 154 14
1.8 V-matic Icon MDrive 7st 21800 145 159 15
1.8 V-matic Excel MDrive 7st 23800 145 159 15
1.6 D-4D Active
19215 122 119 13
1.6 D-4D Icon
21995 122 119 13
LAND CRUISER V8 5dr 4x4 A dinosaur, but
likeable. Pricey to buy and run AAACC
4.5 D-4D
65715 286 250 48
LAND CRUISER 3dr 4x4 A real go-anywhere
AAACC
vehicle. Spongey on road
3.0 D-4D 188 LC3
32765 185 214 31
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AGILA 5dr hatch Spacious, agile city car. Good, but
AACCC
too expensive and unrefined
1.2i 16v VVT S AC auto
13040 95 131 9
1.2i 16v VVT S auto
12530 95 131 9
1.2i 16v VVT SE AC auto
13555 95 131 10
1.0i 12v ecoFLEX Expr.
8695 64 109 5
1.0i 12v ecoFLEX S
10635 64 109 6
1.0i 12v ecoFLEX S AC
11145 64 109 6
1.2i 16v VVT ecoFLEX S
11305 95 118 9
1.2i 16v VVT ecoFLEX S AC
11815 95 118 9
1.2i 16v VVT ecoFLEX SE AC
12325 95 118 10
ADAM 3dr hatch Certainly looks the part, but there
are better superminis ahead of it AAABC
1.0 S-S Jam
13455 113 114 3
1.0 S-S Glam
14850 113 114 3
1.0 S-S Slam
15350 113 114 3
1.2 Jam
11455 69 124 3
1.2 Jam S-S
11750 69 118 3
1.2 Glam
12850 69 124 3
1.2 Glam S-S
13145 69 118 3
1.2 Slam
13350 69 124 3
1.2 Slam S-S
13645 69 118 3
1.4 87 Jam
11780 86 129 6
1.4 87 Glam
13175 86 129 6
1.4 87 Slam
13675 86 129 6
1.4 100 Jam
12305 99 129 9
1.4 100 Jam S-S
12600 99 119 9
1.4 100 Glam
13700 99 129 9
1.4 100 Glam S-S
13995 99 119 9
1.4 100 Slam
14200 99 129 9
1.4 100 Slam S-S
14495 99 119 9
CORSA 3dr hatch Very refined, stylish and practical.
AAAAC
Engines not so good
1.0i ecoFLEX Sting
8995 64 120 2
1.0i ecoFLEX Sting AC
9510 64 120 2
1.2i VVT Design
10475 84 129 6
1.2i VVT Design AC
10990 84 129 6
1.3 CDTi 75 ecoFLEX Design 12075 74 112 7
1.3 CDTi 75 ecoFLEX Design AC 12585 74 112 7
1.3 CDTi 95ecoFLEX Design S-S 12845 94 88 8
1.4i VVT Design AC
11525 99 129 8
1.4T 120 SE AC S-S
15780 99 129 13
1.4T 120 SRi AC S-S
16405 99 129 13
1.0i 12v ecoFLEX Expr.
9495 64 120 2
1.0i 12v ecoFLEX S
11625 64 120 2
12135 64 120 2
1.2i VVT S
11970 84 129 6
1.2i VVT S AC
12480 84 129 6
1.2i VVT SE AC
14435 84 129 6
1.2i VVT SXi
13520 84 129 6
1.2i VVT ecoFLEX SXi AC S-S
14295 84 119 6
1.2i VVT SXi AC
14030 84 129 6
1.4i VVT SE AC
14975 99 129 9
1.4i VVT SXi
14055 99 129 8
1.4i VVT SXi AC
14565 99 129 8
1.4i VVT SRi AC
15600 99 129 9
1.6 VXR
18995 189 172 32
1.6 VXR Clubsport
22400 189 172 32
1.3 CDTi 75 ecoFLEX S
13570 74 110 7
1.3 CDTi 75 ecoFLEX S AC
14080 74 110 7
1.3 CDTi 75 ecoFLEX SE AC
16135 74 110 7
1.3 CDTi 75eco SE S-S AC
16405 74 103 7
1.3 CDTi 75 ecoFLEX SXi
15220 74 110 7
1.3 CDTi 75 ecoFLEX SXi AC
15730 74 110 7
1.3 CDTi 75 eco SXi S-S AC
15995 74 103 7
1.3 CDTi 95 eco S-S S
14340 94 88 8
16365 94 115 9
15450 94 115 9
15960 94 115 9
CORSA 5dr hatch Very refined, stylish and practical.
AAAAC
Engines not so good
1.0i ecoFLEX Sting
9600 64 120 2
1.0i ecoFLEX Sting AC
10110 64 120 2
1.2i VVT Design
11075 84 129 6
1.2i VVT Design AC
11590 84 129 6
1.2i VVT ecoFLEX Design AC S-S 11855 84 129 6
1.3 CDTi 75ecoFLEX Design S-S 12940 74 112 7
1.3 CDTi 95 ecoFLEX Design S-S 13445 94 88 8
1.4i VVT Design
11610 99 129 8
1.4i VVT Design AC
12125 99 129 8
1.4T 120 SE AC S-S
16380 99 129 13
1.4T 120 SRi AC S-S
17005 99 129 1.0i 12v ecoFLEX S
12220 64 120 2
12735 64 120 2
1.2i VVT S
12570 84 129 6
1.2i VVT S AC
13080 84 129 6
1.2i VVT ecoFLEX S AC S-S
13345 84 119 6
1.2i VVT SE AC
15035 84 129 6
1.2i VVT SXi
14115 84 129 6
1.2i VVT ecoFLEX SXi AC S-S
14890 84 119 6
1.2i VVT SXi AC
14625 84 129 6
1.4i VVT SE AC
15570 99 129 9
1.4i VVT SXi
14655 99 129 8
1.4i VVT SXi AC
15165 99 129 8
1.4i VVT SRi AC
16200 99 129 9
1.3 CDTi 75 ecoFLEX S
14170 74 112 7
1.3 CDTi 75 ecoFLEX S AC
14680 74 112 7
1.3 CDTi 75 ecoFLEX S S-S
14435 74 103 7
1.3 CDTi 75 eco S-S S AC
14945 74 103 7
16735 74 112 7
1.3 CDTi 75 eco S-S SE AC
17000 74 103 7
15815 74 112 7
16330 74 112 7
1.3 CDTi 75 eco S-S SXi AC
16595 74 103 7
1.3 CDTi 95 eco S S-S
14940 94 89 8
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1.3 CDTi 95eco S S-S AC

15450 94 89 8
16965 94 115 9
16045 94 115 9
16560 94 115 9
ASTRA 5dr hatch Good handling, nice engines but
AAAAC
over-geared. Focus is better
1.4i VVT 100 Design
15250 99 129 9
1.4i VVT 100 Excite
17790 99 129 9
1.4i VVT 100 Tech Line
16640 99 129 9
1.6 CDTi 110 ecoFLEX Design S- 17735 108 97 9
1.6 CDTi 110 ecoFLEX Elite S-S 23175 108 97 9
1.6 CDTi 110 ecoFLEX SRi S-S 21740 108 97 9
1.6 CDTi 110 eFLEX Tec Ln S-S 18910 108 97 9
1.6 CDTi 136 eFLEX Design S-S 18330 134 104 9
1.6 CDTi 136 eFLEX Tec Ln S-S 19505 134 104 9
1.6CDTi 110eFLEX Tec LnGT S-S 19770 108 97 9
1.6CDTi 136eFLEX Tec LnGT S-S 20365 134 104 9
1.6i VVT 115 Design
16060 114 147 12
1.6i VVT 115 Excite
18600 114 147 12
1.6i VVT 115 Tech Line GT
17575 114 147 12
1.6i VVT Tech Line
17450 114 147 12
1.7 CDti 110 Excite
19845 109 99 14
2.0 CDTi 165 eFLEX Tech L S-S 19995 158 119 20
2.0 CDTi 165 Tech Line GT S-S 20855 158 119 21
1.4i VVT 87 Expr.
12995 86 129 9
1.4i VVT 100 SRi
18735 99 129 9
1.4T SRi
20205 138 138 17
1.6i VVT Elite
21240 114 147 12
1.6i VVT SRi
19545 114 147 12
1.6T SRi
20810 177 159 24
2.0 CDTi 195 Biturbo S-S
24205 192 134 21
ASTRA 5dr estate More composed than the hatch. A
AAAAC
very decent small estate
1.3 CDTi 95 ecoFLEX Design S-S 18200 94 109 9
1.3 CDTi 95 ecoFLEX Tech LnS-S 19380 94 109 9
1.4i VVT 100 Design
16400 99 137 9
1.4i VVT 100 Tech Line
17790 99 137 9
1.6 CDTi 110 eFLEX SRi S-S
22755 108 97 14
1.6 CDTi 110 eFLEX Tech Ln S-S 19930 108 97 14
1.6 CDTi 136 eFLEX SRi S-S
23350 134 104 14
1.6 CDTi 136 eFLEX Tech Ln S-S 20525 134 104 14
1.6i VVT 115 Design
17080 114 149 12
1.6i VVT 115 Elite
22260 114 149 12
1.6i VVT Tech Line
18470 114 149 12
2.0 CDTi 165 Elite S-S
25275 162 124 20
2.0 CDTi 165 Tech Line auto 22040 162 154 20
2.0 CDTi 165 Tech Line S-S
21015 162 124 20
1.6i VVT SRi
20565 114 149 12
2.0 CDTi 165 SRi S-S
23840 162 124 21
2.0 CDTi 165 SRi auto
24870 162 154 21
2.0 CDTi 195 BiTurbo S-S
25220 192 134 21
ASTRA GTC 3dr coup Good looking three-door
hatch with the dynamics to match AAAAC
1.4T 16v 140 Sport auto
21230 118 159 16
1.4T 16v 140 SRi auto
22455 118 159 16
1.6T 200 Sport S-S
21295 202 168 25
1.6T 200 SRi S-S
22520 202 168 25
1.7 CDTi 110 eFLEX 109gSRi S-S 23075 109 109 14
1.7 CDTi 130 eFLEX SRi 109gS-S 23675 129 109 17
1.7 CDTi 130 eFLX Sp. 109g S-S 22445 129 109 17
2.0 CDTi 165 Sport auto
23430 163 149 20
2.0 CDTi 165 SRi auto
24655 163 149 20
1.4T 16v 120 Sport S-S
19040 118 139 13
1.4T 16v 140 Sport S-S
19930 138 139 16
1.4T 16v 120 SRi S-S
20755 118 139 14
1.4T 16v 140 SRi S-S
21155 138 139 16
2.0T 280 VXR
27315 276 189 35
1.7 CDTi 110 ecoFLEX Sport S-S 20850 109 114 14
1.7 CDTi 110 eFLX Sp.109g S-S 21845 109 109 14
1.7 CDTi 130 ecoFLEX Sport S-S 21450 129 114 16
2.0 CDTi GTC Sp. 165
22000 163 127 20
2.0 CDTi GTC SRi 165
23225 163 127 20
2.0 CDTi 195 BiTurbo S-S
24220 192 129 CASCADA 2dr open Comfortable and credible
alternative to the usual ragtops AAAAC
1.6T 200 200 Elite
28350 202 168 24
1.6T 200 SE
26250 202 168 24
1.4T 140 SE S-S
24030 138 148 20
1.4T 140 Elite S-S
26715 138 148 21
1.6T SIDI 170 SE Au
27130 168 168 24
1.6T SIDI 170 Elite Au
29230 168 168 24
2.0 CDTi 165 SE S-S
26115 163 138 23
28215 163 138 23
2.0 CDTi 195 BiTurbo Elite S-S 29700 192 138 27
AMPERA 5dr hatch Theres 175mpg on offer if you
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can meet the asking price
16kWh Positiv
33750 149 27 20
16kWh Electron
35495 149 27 21
INSIGNIA 4dr saloon Nearly as good as a Mondeo.
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Restricted rear visibility
2.0 CDTi 130 Design
18244 161 119 20
2.0 CDTi 163 Design
19694 161 114 20
2.0 CDTi 163 Elite
23874 161 114 20
2.0 CDTi 163 SE
21494 161 114 20
2.0 CDTi 163 SRi
21494 161 114 20
2.0 CDTi 163 SRi Nav
22344 161 114 20
2.0 CDTi163 eFLEX EliteNav S-S 24724 161 114 20
2.8T VXR SuperSport
29824 321 249 37
INSIGNIA 5dr hatch Nearly as good as a Mondeo.
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Inert steering
1.4T 140 Elite Nav
22479 138 123 15
1.4T 140 SRi Nav
20099 138 123 15
1.4T 140 SRi VX-Line Nav
21319 138 123 15
1.6T 170 Elite Nav
23869 168 139 20
1.8i VVT Design Nav
17384 138 164 14
1.8i VVT SRi Nav
19184 138 164 14
2.0 CDTi 120 Design Nav
19934 118 99 15
2.0 CDTi 120 Elite Nav
24114 118 99 16
21734 118 99 15
2.0 CDTi 120 SRi VX-Line Nav 22954 118 99 16
2.0 CDTi 130 Design
18244 128 112 16
19094 128 112 16
vOlkswaGeN
UP 3dr hatch Hardly revolutionary, just quantifiably
better
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1.0 75 Groove Up
11985 74 108 4
1.0 75 Rock Up
13325 74 108 4
1.0 60 Take Up
8635 59 105 1
1.0 60 Move Up
9670 59 105 1
1.0 60 BMT Move Up
10030 59 95 1
1.0 75 High Up
11245 74 108 2
1.0 75 BMT High Up
11605 74 98 2
UP 5dr hatch Hardly revolutionary, just quantifiably
better
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1.0 75 Groove Up
12360 74 108 4
1.0 60 Take Up
9010 59 105 1
1.0 60 Move Up
10045 59 105 1
1.0 60 BMT Move Up
10405 59 95 1
1.0 75 High Up
11620 74 108 2
1.0 75 BMT High Up
11980 74 98 2
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cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Insurance group
2.8T VXR SuperSport

31124 321 249 37
2.0 CDTi 163 Country 4x4
25494 161 147 20
2.0 CDTi 195 BiTbo Country 4x4 29854 192 174 24
MERIVA 5dr mpv Clever flexdoors make sense for
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young families. Nice to drive
1.6 CDTi 110 S-S Exclusiv
20485 108 99 7
1.6 CDTi 136 Exclusiv AC S-S 20645 134 116 7
1.6 CDTi 136 SE AC S-S
21500 134 116 7
1.6 CDTi 136 Tech Line
17175 134 116 7
1.7 CDTi 110 Excl. AC Au
21515 109 160 12
1.7 CDTi 110 S AC Au
20850 109 160 12
1.7 CDTi 110 S auto
20995 109 160 12
1.7 CDTi 110 SE AC Au
22360 109 160 12
1.4i VVT 100 Energy AC
17635 99 140 7
1.4i VVT 100 Tech Line AC
13999 99 140 7
1.4i VVT 100 SE
18480 99 140 8
1.4T 120 Exclusiv AC
18365 118 139 14
1.4T 120 SE
19210 118 139 14
1.4T 140 Exclusiv AC
19195 138 149 14
1.4T 140 SE
20040 138 149 14
1.3 CDTi 75 Energy AC
19225 74 124 5
1.3 CDTi 75 Tech Line AC
15740 74 124 5
1.6 CDTi 95 S-S Exclusiv
20175 94 105 7
1.6 CDTi 110 S-S SE
21340 108 99 ZAFIRA 5dr mpv Seven-seat MPV with clever interior
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and saloon-like handling
1.7 CDTi 110 ecoFLEX Desn Nav 25375 109 134 16
1.7 CDTi 110 ecoFLEX Excl Nav 22005 109 134 15
1.7 CDTi 125 ecoFLEX Desn Nav 25625 123 134 18
1.7 CDTi 125 ecoFLEX Excl Nav 22255 123 134 17
1.8i VVT 120 Design
22630 116 168 17
1.8i VVT 120 Design Nav
23380 116 168 17
1.8i VVT 120 Excite
21125 116 168 17
1.8i VVT 120 Exclusiv
19250 116 168 17
1.8i VVT 120 Exclusiv Nav
20000 116 168 17
1.8i VVT 140 Design Nav
24120 138 168 17
1.8i VVT 140 Exclusiv Nav
20740 138 168 17
1.8i VVT 140 Excite
21865 138 168 17
1.8i VVT 140 Exclusiv
19990 138 168 15
1.8i VVT 140 Design
23370 138 168 15
1.7 CDTi 110 eco Excite
23120 109 134 15
1.7 CDTi 110 eco Exc.
21255 109 134 14
1.7 CDTi 110 eco Des.
24625 109 134 14
1.7 CDTi 125 eco Excl.
21505 123 134 17
1.7 CDTi 125 eco Des.
24875 123 134 17
ZAFIRA TOURER 5dr mpv Super-stylish, but lacks
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sliding rear doors
28435 134 109 16
1.6 CDTi 136 SRi S-S
26890 134 109 16
1.4T 140 Tech Line
20500 138 154 16
1.4T 140 Exclusiv
22725 138 154 16
1.4T 140 SRi
24075 138 154 15
1.4T 140 SE
24120 138 154 15
1.4T 140 Elite
25620 138 154 16
1.4T 140 Elite S-S
25915 138 144 16
1.8i 140 ES
21410 138 169 14
1.8i 140 Tech Line
20195 138 169 14
1.8i 140 Exclusiv
22420 138 169 14
23315 134 109 16
1.6 CDTi 136 Exclusiv
25540 134 109 16
1.6 CDTi 136 SE
26935 134 109 16
2.0 CDTi 130 ES
23115 129 137 15
21900 129 137 15
24125 129 137 15
2.0 CDTi 130 SRi
25475 129 137 15
2.0 CDTi 130 SE
25520 129 137 15
2.0 CDTi 130 Elite
27020 129 137 15
22515 163 139 19
24740 163 139 19
2.0 CDTi 165 SRi
26090 163 139 19
2.0 CDTi 165 SE
26135 163 139 19
2.0 CDTi 165 Elite
27635 163 139 19
2.0 CDTi 195 BiTurbo SRi S-S 27740 192 149 19
2.0 CDTi 195 BiTurbo SE S-S 27785 192 149 19
2.0 CDTi 195 BiTurbo Elite S-S 29285 192 149 19
MOKKA 5dr hatch Compact and competent, but short
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on persuasive quality
1.6i 115 Tech Line S-S
16199 114 153 5
1.6i 115 Exclusiv S-S
18264 114 153 6
1.6i 115 SE S-S
20764 114 153 7
1.4T 140 Tech Line 2WD S-S
16924 138 139 11
1.4T 140 Tech Line 4x4 S-S
18464 138 149 11
1.4T 140 Exclusiv 2WD S-S
18924 138 139 12
1.4T 140 Exclusiv 4x4 S-S
20624 138 149 12
1.4T 140 SE 2WD S-S
21424 138 139 13
1.4T 140 SE 4x4 S-S
23124 138 149 13
1.7 CDTi 130 Tech Line S-S
17949 129 120 12
1.7 CDTi 130 Exclusiv S-S
19949 129 120 13
1.7 CDTi 130 SE S-S
22449 129 120 14
1.7 CDTi 130 Tech Line 4x4 S-S 19649 129 129 12
1.7 CDTi 130 Exclusiv 4x4 S-S 21649 129 129 13
1.7 CDTi 130 SE 4x4 S-S
24149 129 129 14
ANTARA 5dr 4x4 Stylish interior blunts usability. Poor
residuals
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2.4i 16v 167 Exclusiv
19835 161 206 20
2.2 CDTi 163 Exclusiv S-S
21065 161 167 25
2.2 CDTi 163 Exclusiv 4x4 S-S 23485 161 177 25
2.2 CDTi 163 SE Nav 4x4 S-S 26325 161 177 25
2.2 CDTi 163 Diamond S-S
21865 161 167 25
2.2 CDTi 163 Diamond 4x4 S-S 24285 161 177 25
2.2 CDTi 184 SE Nav 4x4 S-S 27385 184 177 28
VXR8 4dr saloon Best saved for last. Aussie-bred
super saloon best Vauxhall on sale AAAAB
6.2 GTS
54999 576 389 50
Make and Model
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Insurance group
2.0 CDTi 130 Energy

21614 128 112 16
2.0 CDTi 130 SE
20044 128 112 16
2.0 CDTi 130 SRi
20044 128 112 16
20894 128 112 16
2.0 CDTi 130 SRi VX-Line
21264 128 112 16
20184 138 99 18
24364 138 99 19
21984 138 99 19
20544 161 114 20
24724 161 114 20
22344 161 114 20
2.0 CDTi 195 Biturbo SRi Nav 25804 192 125 24
2.0 CDTi 195BiTurbEliteNav aut 28359 192 149 24
2.0 CDTi 195BiTurbSRi VX-LnNav 27024 192 125 24
2.0T 250 Elite Nav
24514 247 169 26
23354 247 169 26
2.8T VXR Supersport
29824 321 249 37
1.4T 140 Design
17449 138 123 15
1.4T 140 Design Nav
18299 138 123 15
1.4T 140 Energy
20904 138 123 15
1.4T 140 SRi
19249 138 123 15
1.4T 140 SRi VX-Line
20469 138 123 15
1.4T 140 SE
19249 138 123 15
1.4T 140 Tech Line
20099 138 123 15
1.4T 140 Elite
21629 138 123 15
1.6T 170 Elite
23019 168 139 20
1.8i VVT Design
16534 138 164 14
1.8 VVT Energy
19989 138 164 15
1.8 VVT SRi
18334 138 164 14
2.0T 250 SRi VX-Line
22504 247 169 26
2.0T 250 Elite
23664 247 169 26
2.0 CDTi 120 Design
19084 118 99 15
2.0 CDTi 120 Energy
22454 118 99 16
2.0 CDTi 120 SRi
20884 118 99 15
22104 118 99 16
2.0 CDTi 120 SE
20884 118 99 15
2.0 CDTi 120 Elite
23264 118 99 16
2.0 CDTi 140 Design
19334 138 99 18
2.0 CDTi 140 Energy
22704 138 99 19
2.0 CDTi 140 SRi
21134 138 99 19
22354 138 99 19
2.0 CDTi 140 SE
21134 138 99 19
21984 138 99 19
2.0 CDTi 140 Elite
23514 138 99 19
2.0 CDTi 163 Design
19694 161 114 20
2.0 CDTi 163 SRi
21494 161 114 20
2.0 CDTi 163 Energy
23064 161 114 20
22714 161 114 20
2.0 CDTi 163 SE
21494 161 114 20
22344 161 114 20
2.0 CDTi 163 Elite
23874 161 114 20
2.0 CDTi 195 Biturbo SRi
24954 192 125 24
2.0 CDTi 195 BiturbSRi VX-Line 26174 192 125 24
2.0 CDTi 195 BiturboElite auto 27519 192 149 24
INSIGNIA SPORTS TOURER 5dr estate Nearly
as good as a Mondeo. Inert steering AAAAC
1.4T 140 Design Nav
19734 138 131 15
1.4T 140 Design S-S
18884 138 131 15
1.4T 140 Elite Nav
23914 138 131 15
1.4T 140 Elite S-S
23064 138 131 15
1.4T 140 Energy S-S
22339 138 131 15
1.4T 140 SE S-S
20684 138 131 15
1.4T 140 SRi Nav
21534 138 131 15
1.4T 140 SRi S-S
20684 138 131 15
22759 138 131 15
1.4T 140 SRi VX-Line S-S
21904 138 131 15
1.4T 140 Tech Line S-S
21534 138 131 15
1.6T 170 Elite Nav
25184 168 146 20
1.6T 170 Elite S-S
24334 168 146 20
23644 161 119 20
2.0 CDTi 120 Design
20384 118 104 15
21234 118 104 15
2.0 CDTi 120 Elite
24564 118 104 16
25414 118 104 16
2.0 CDTi 120 Energy
23754 118 104 16
2.0 CDTi 120 SE
22184 118 104 16
2.0 CDTi 120 SRi
22184 118 104 15
23034 118 104 15
23404 118 104 16
23034 118 104 16
2.0 CDTi 130 Design
19544 129 104 16
20394 129 104 16
2.0 CDTi 130 Energy
22914 129 104 16
2.0 CDTi 130 SRi
21344 129 104 16
22194 129 104 16
22564 129 104 16
2.0 CDTi 140 Design
20634 138 104 19
21484 138 104 19
2.0 CDTi 140 Elite
24814 138 104 19
25664 138 104 19
2.0 CDTi 140 Energy
24004 138 104 19
2.0 CDTi 140 SE
22434 138 104 19
2.0 CDTi 140 SRi
22434 138 104 19
23284 138 104 19
23654 138 104 19
23284 138 104 19
2.0 CDTi 163 Country Nav 4x4 26644 161 147 20
2.0 CDTi 163 Design
20994 161 119 20
21844 161 119 20
2.0 CDTi 163 Elite
25174 161 119 20
26024 161 119 20
2.0 CDTi 163 Energy
24364 161 119 20
2.0 CDTi 163 SE
22794 161 119 20
2.0 CDTi 163 SRi
22794 161 119 20
23644 161 119 20
24014 161 119 20
2.0 CDTi 195 BiTurbo Elite aut 28819 192 159 24
2.0 CDTi 195 BiTurbo SRi
26254 192 129 24
2.0 CDTi 195 BiTurbo SRi VX-L 27474 192 129 24
2.0 CDTi 195BiTboCtryNav4x4 31004 192 174 24
2.0 CDTi 195BiTurbSRiVX-Ln Nav 28324 192 129 24
2.0 CDTi195BiTurbEliteNav auto 29669 192 159 24
2.0T 250 Elite Nav
25814 247 174 26
2.0T 250 Elite S-S
24964 247 174 26
24654 247 174 26
2.0T 250 SRi VX-Line S-S
23804 247 174 26
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cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Make and Model
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cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
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LAND CRUISER 5dr 4x4 A real go-anywhere

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vehicle. Spongey on road
3.0 D-4D 190 LC3
37015 187 213 31
3.0 D-4D 190 LC4
47465 187 213 34
3.0 D-4D 190 LC5
52915 187 213 38
GT86 2dr coup A tail-out tribute to all our favourite
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things. Splendid
2.0
25110 197 181 29
2.0 auto
26605 197 164 29
2.0 GT86 TRD
31610 197 192 30
Make and Model
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Insurance group
1.0 VVT-i 2
Make and Model
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Make and Model
New cars a-z

POLO 3dr hatch A mini Golf. Sweet handling, solid
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interior and good value
1.4 150 BlueGT
17710 148 109 1.0 60 S
11100 59 106 1.0 60 S AC
11820 59 106 1.0 60 SE
12435 59 106 1.0 60 SE Design
13535 59 106 1.0 75 SE
12960 74 108 1.0 75 SE Design
14060 74 108 1.2 90 SE
13580 89 107 1.2 90 SE Design
14680 89 107 1.2 110 SEL
15610 108 128 1.4 TDI 75 SE
14645 74 88 1.4 TDI 75 SE Design
15745 74 88 1.4 TDI 90 SEL
16120 79 88 POLO 5dr hatch A mini Golf. Sweet handling, solid
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interior and good value
1.0 60 S
11730 59 106 1.0 60 S AC
12450 59 106 1.0 60 SE
13065 59 106 1.0 60 SE Design
14165 59 106 1.0 75 SE
13590 74 108 1.0 75 SE Design
14690 74 108 1.2 90 SE
14210 89 107 1.2 90 SE Design
15310 89 107 1.2 110 SEL
16240 108 128 1.4 150 BlueGT
18340 148 109 1.4 TDI 75 SE
15275 74 88 1.4 TDI 75 SE Design
16375 74 88 1.4 TDI 90 SEL
16750 79 88 GOLF CABRIOLET 2dr open Composed but
uninspiring four-seat soft-top AAABC
1.2 TSI 105 S
21800 103 139 15
1.4 TSI 122 S
22495 121 149 19
1.4 TSI 122 SE
23545 121 149 19
1.4 TSI 160 GT
26445 158 150 29
2.0 TSI 210 GTI
30235 208 177 35
2.0 TSI 265 R
33650 261 190 39
1.6 TDI 105 Bluemotion Tech S 23270 103 117 17
1.6 TDI 105 Bluemotion Tech SE 24320 103 117 17
2.0 TDI 140 Bluemotion Tech SE 25720 138 119 23
2.0 TDI 140 Bluemotion Tech GT 26910 138 119 23
GOLF 3dr hatch The complete package. Reassuringly
expensive
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1.6 TDI 110 BlueMotion
20815 103 85 15
1.6 TDI 90 S
18795 89 98 10
2.0 TSI 300 R
29900 296 165 34
1.2 TSI 85 S
16975 84 113 7
1.2 TSI 105 S
17985 104 114 11
1.4 TSI 122 S
18745 121 120 14
1.4 TSI 122 Match
19680 121 120 15
1.4 TSI 150 GT ACT
22995 148 109 15
2.0 TSI 220 GTI
26330 217 139 29
1.6 TDI 105 S
19600 103 99 12
1.6 TDI 105 Match
20535 103 99 13
2.0 TDI 150 Match
22050 148 106 18
2.0 TDI 150 GT
23500 148 106 17
2.0 TDI 184 GTD
25765 181 109 26
GOLF 5dr hatch The complete package. Reassuringly
expensive
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1.6 TDI 90 S
19450 89 98 10
2.0 TSI 300 R
30555 296 165 34
1.2 TSI 85 S
17630 84 113 7
1.2 TSI 105 S
18640 104 114 11
1.4 TSI 122 S
19400 121 123 14
1.4 TSI 122 Match
20335 121 123 15
1.4 TSI 150 GT ACT
23650 148 112 15
1.4 TSI 150 GT ACT DSG
25065 148 110 15
2.0 TSI 220 GTI
26985 217 139 29
1.6 TDI 105 S
20255 103 99 12
1.6 TDI 105 Match
21190 103 99 13
21470 103 85 15
2.0 TDI 150 Match
22705 148 106 18
2.0 TDI 150 GT
24155 148 106 17
2.0 TDI 184 GTD
26420 181 109 26
GOLF 5dr estate The complete package. Reassuringly
expensive
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1.2 TSI 105 S
19335 104 117 11
1.2 TSI 85 S
18325 84 115 7
1.4 TSI 122 S
20095 121 124 14
1.4 TSI 122 SE
21030 121 124 13
1.4 TSI 140 GT
24345 138 121 15
1.6 TDI 105 S
20950 103 102 12
1.6 TDI 105 SE
21885 103 102 11
22165 110 87 15
1.6 TDI 90 S
20145 89 102 10
2.0 TDI 150 GT
24850 148 108 17
2.0 TDI 150 SE
23400 148 108 17
GOLF SV 5dr mpv MQB platform gives the Golf proper
MPV proportions. Still no C-Max though AAABC
1.2 TSI 85 S
18875 84 114 1.2 TSI 110 S
19885 108 117 1.4 TSI 125 S
20645 121 125 1.4 TSI 125 SE
21580 121 125 1.4 TSI 150 GT
24895 148 130 1.6 TDI 90 S
20695 89 101 1.6 TDI 110 S
21650 110 101 1.6 TDI 110 BlueMotion
22715 110 95 1.6 TDI 110 SE
22585 110 101 2.0 TDI 150 SE
23950 148 112 2.0 TDI 150 GT
25400 148 115 JETTA 4dr saloon Big boot, pleasant dynamics and
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good pricing. A bit dull
1.4 TSI 122 S
18095 121 144 10
1.4 TSI 122 SE
19375 121 144 11
1.4 TSI 160 SE
20675 158 145 18
1.4 TSI 160 Sport
21580 158 145 18
1.6 TDi 105 Blue Tech S
19530 103 109 12
1.6 TDi 105 Blue Tec SE
20810 103 109 12
1.6 TDI 105 Blue Tec Sp.
21465 103 109 12
2.0 TDI 140 SE
21285 138 126 17
2.0 TDI 140 Sport
22190 138 126 17
BEETLE 3dr hatch Huge improvement, but the Golf
underneath is superior
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1.2 TSI 105 Design DSG
19690 104 139 11
1.2 TSI 105
15835 104 137 10
1.2 TSI 105 Design
18230 104 137 11
1.4 TSI 160 Design
20265 158 153 18
1.4 TSI 160 Sport
22085 158 153 18
2.0 TSI 210 Sport
23315 208 169 26
2.0 TSI 210 Turbo Black
24015 208 169 26
2.0 TSI 210 Turbo Silver
24015 208 169 26
1.6 TDI 105 BMT
17660 103 113 11
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cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
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2.0 D3 150 R-Design Lux Nav 27220 148 114 23

2.0 D3 150 C-Country SE
24570 148 117 21
2.0 D3 150 C-Country SE Nav 25770 148 117 21
2.0 D3 150 C-Country Lux Nav 27770 148 117 22
2.0 D4 190 SE
24570 187 99 26
2.0 D4 190 SE Nav
25770 187 99 26
2.0 D4 190 SE Lux Nav
27770 187 99 27
2.0 D4 190 R-Design
25345 187 99 25
2.0 D4 190 R-Design Nav
26545 187 99 25
2.0 D4 190 R-Design Lux Nav 28220 187 99 26
2.0 D4 190 C-Country SE Nav 26770 187 112 24
S60 4dr saloon T6 is rapid, all-weather sports car, if a
niche choice
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1.6 D2 R-Design Lux Nav S-S 31745 113 103 20
1.6 D2 R-Design Lux S-S
30545 113 103 20
1.6 D2 R-Design Nav S-S
29245 113 103 19
1.6 D2 R-Design S-S
28045 113 103 18
1.6 D2 SE Lux Nav S-S
30045 113 103 19
1.6 D2 SE Lux S-S
28845 113 103 19
1.6 D2 SE Nav S-S
27745 113 103 18
1.6 D2 SE S-S
26545 113 103 18
1.6 T3 R-Design Nav S-S
28375 148 135 23
1.6 T3 SE Nav S-S
26875 148 135 23
31195 134 114 25
29895 134 114 24
30695 134 114 24
2.0 D3 SE Nav S-S
28395 134 114 23
32445 178 99 29
31145 178 99 28
2.0 D4 R-Design S-S
29945 178 99 28
31945 178 99 29
2.0 D4 SE Lux S-S
30745 178 99 29
2.0 D4 SE Nav S-S
29645 178 99 28
2.0 D4 SE S-S
28445 178 99 27
32895 212 119 30
33695 212 119 30
1.6 T3 Business Edition S-S 20675 148 135 21
1.6 T3 SE S-S
25675 148 135 22
1.6 T3 R-Design S-S
27175 148 135 23
1.6 D2 Business Edition S-S 21545 113 103 17
2.0 D3 SE S-S
27195 134 114 23
2.0 D3 SE Lux S-S
29495 134 114 24
2.0 D3 R-Design S-S
28695 134 114 23
V60 5dr estate Appealing cabin, nice looks and
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smooth drive. Too small
31845 113 108 19
30445 113 108 18
1.6 D2 R-Design S-S
29245 113 108 18
31345 113 108 19
1.6 D2 SE Lux S-S
30145 113 108 19
1.6 D2 SE Nav S-S
28945 113 108 18
1.6 D2 SE S-S
27745 113 108 17
1.6 T3 R-Design Nav S-S
29450 148 139 23
1.6 T3 SE Nav S-S
28205 148 139 22
32495 134 119 25
31095 134 119 24
31995 134 119 25
2.0 D3 SE Nav S-S
29595 134 119 23
33745 178 103 29
32345 178 103 28
2.0 D4 R-Design S-S
31145 178 103 28
33245 178 99 29
2.0 D4 SE Lux S-S
32045 178 99 29
2.0 D4 SE Nav S-S
30845 178 99 28
2.0 D4 SE S-S
29645 178 99 27
34095 212 120 29
34995 212 120 30
1.6 T3 Business Edition S-S 22005 148 139 21
1.6 T3 SE S-S
27005 148 139 22
1.6 T3 R-Design S-S
28505 148 139 23
3.0 T6 Polestar
49755 346 237 38
2.0 D3 SE S-S
28395 134 119 23
2.0 D3 SE Lux S-S
30795 134 119 24
2.0 D3 R-Design S-S
29895 134 119 24
2.4 D6 AWD Plug-in Hybrid
49975 275 48 2.4 D6 AWD Plug-in H R-Dsgn LN 51675 275 48
Make and Model
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Insurance group
vOlvO
V40 5dr hatch New hatchback adds Swedish flavour to
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stock Ford platform
1.6 T2 120 ES
18995 118 124 19
1.6 T2 120 ES Nav
20195 118 124 19
1.6 T2 120 SE
20520 118 124 19
1.6 T2 120 SE Nav
21720 118 124 19
1.6 T2 120 SE Lux Nav
23720 118 124 20
1.6 T2 120 R-Design
21295 118 124 19
1.6 T2 120 R-Design Nav
22495 118 124 19
1.6 T2 120 R-Design Lux Nav 24170 118 124 21
1.6 T3 150 ES
20945 148 124 20
1.6 T3 150 ES Nav
22145 148 124 21
1.6 T3 150 SE
22470 148 124 21
1.6 T3 150 SE Nav
23670 148 124 21
25670 148 124 22
1.6 T3 150 R-Design
23245 148 124 20
1.6 T3 150 R-Design Nav
24445 148 124 21
1.6 T3 150 R-Design Lux Nav 26120 148 124 22
27170 177 129 26
1.6 T4 180 R-Design Lux Nav 27620 177 129 26
1.6 T4 180 C-Country Lux Nav 28170 177 129 24
2.5 T5 254 R-Design Lux Nav 31900 251 189 35
2.5 T5 254 C-Ctry Lux Nav AWD 34140 251 194 30
1.6 D2 115 ES
20795 113 88 17
1.6 D2 115 ES Nav
21995 113 88 17
1.6 D2 115 SE
22320 113 88 17
1.6 D2 115 SE Nav
23520 113 88 17
1.6 D2 115 SE Lux
24320 113 88 18
25520 113 88 18
1.6 D2 115 R-Design
23095 113 88 17
24295 113 88 17
1.6 D2 115 R-Design Lux
24770 113 88 18
1.6 D2 115 R-Design Lux Nav 25970 113 88 18
1.6 D2 115 C-Country SE
23320 113 99 16
1.6 D2 115 C-Country SE Nav 24520 113 99 16
1.6 D2 115 C-Country Lux
25320 113 99 17
2.0 D3 150 SE
23570 148 114 22
2.0 D3 150 SE Nav
24770 148 114 22
26770 148 114 23
2.0 D3 150 R-Design
24345 148 114 21
25545 148 114 22
Make and Model
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
2.0 TSI 200 SEL DSG

33515 197 198 25
2.0 TDI 115 S
25630 113 146 14
2.0 TDI 140 S
26380 138 146 18
2.0 TDI 140 SE
28690 138 146 18
2.0 TDI 140 SEL
31590 138 146 18
2.0 TDI 140 Exec
31840 138 146 18
TIGUAN 5dr 4x4 Dull but capable soft roader. Pricey,
AAABC
but good ride and handling
1.4 TSI 160 BMT Match 2WD 23695 158 156 21
1.4 TSI 160 Match 4WD
25385 158 178 21
2.0 TDI 140 BMT Match 2WD 24890 138 138 18
2.0 TDI 140 BMT Match 4WD 26660 138 150 19
2.0 TDI 177 BMT Match 4WD 27665 175 151 23
2.0 TSI 180 Match 4WD
26225 178 198 24
1.4 TSI 160 Blue Tech S
21700 158 156 18
1.4 TSI 160 S 4WD
23390 158 178 18
2.0 TSI 210 R-Line 4WD
29670 208 199 22
2.0 TDI 110 BMT S 2WD
22345 109 138 14
22895 138 138 17
24665 138 150 17
2.0 TDI 140 BMT Escape 4WD 27350 138 150 18
2.0 TDI 140 BMT R-Line 4WD 29240 138 150 18
2.0 TDI 177 BMT R-Line 4WD 30245 175 151 23
TOUAREG 5dr 4x4 Updated Touareg makes even
more sense than last. Deft piece of kit AAAAC
3.0 V6 TDI 204 SE
43000 204 173 3.0 V6 TDI 204 R-Line
46000 204 173 3.0 V6 TDI 262 SE
44500 258 174 3.0 V6 TDI 262 R-Line
47500 258 174 3.0 V6 TDI 262 Escape
44700 258 180 CARAVELLE 5dr mpv Rugged workhorse to carry
people
AAACC
2.0 TDI 140 SE SWB
35658 138 189 26
2.0 TDI 140 SE 4Mot. SWB
38484 138 206 26
2.0 TDI 140 SE LWB
37818 138 189 26
2.0 TDI 140 Exec SWB
38478 138 189 26
2.0 TDI 140 Exec. 4Mot. SWB 41304 138 206 26
2.0 BiTDI 180 SE SWB
37698 177 192 31
2.0 BiTDi 180 SE 4M SWB
40524 177 208 32
2.0 BiTDI 180 SE LWB
39858 177 192 31
2.0 BiTDI 180 Exec SWB
40518 177 192 31
2.0 BiTDI 180 Exec DSG
42414 177 199 31
2.0 BiTDI 180 Business SWB DSG 67944 177 214 31
2.0BiTDI180 Bus. 4Mot.SWBDSG 70845 177 232 31
2.0 BiTDi 180 Ex. 4M SWB
43344 177 208 32
-V70 5dr estate Spacious, but suffers from vague

AAABC
steering and old engines
1.6 D2 SE Lux S-S auto
33220 113 111 21
1.6 D2 SE Nav S-S auto
31620 113 111 19
2.0 D3 SE Nav S-S
31620 161 119 25
2.0 D4 SE Lux S-S
34720 178 113 30
2.0 D4 SE Nav S-S
33120 178 113 29
2.4 D5 SE Nav S-S
34570 212 126 30
1.6 D2 Business Editn S-S auto 25695 113 111 18
2.0 D3 SE Lux S-S
33220 161 119 26
2.4 D5 SE Lux S-S
36170 212 126 32
S80 4dr saloon Refined, high-quality exec saloon.
AAACC
Poor ride and residuals
1.6 D2 SE Lux S-S auto
32220 113 109 21
1.6 D2 SE Nav S-S auto
30720 113 109 20
2.0 D4 SE Lux S-S
33720 178 104 29
2.0 D4 SE Nav S-S
32220 178 104 28
2.4 D5 SE Lux S-S
36835 212 120 31
XC60 5dr 4x4 Lovely, usable and attractive interior. A
AAAAC
worthy Freelander rival
3.0 T6 R-Design Lux Nav AWD 43720 300 249 37
2.0 D4 SE S-S
31260 178 117 28
2.0 D4 SE Nav S-S
32460 178 117 28
2.0 D4 SE Lux S-S
33960 178 117 29
35160 178 117 29
2.0 D4 R-Design S-S
32535 178 117 28
33735 178 117 28
35160 178 117 29
2.4 D4 SE AWD S-S
32790 178 139 28
2.4 D4 SE Nav AWD S-S
33990 178 139 29
2.4 D4 SE Lux AWD S-S
35490 178 139 30
2.4 D4 SE Lux Nav AWD S-S
36690 178 139 30
2.4 D4 R-Design AWD S-S
34065 178 139 29
2.4 D4 R-Design Nav AWD S-S 35265 178 139 29
2.4 D4 R-Design Lux AWD S-S 36690 178 139 30
2.4 D4 R-Design Lux Nav AWD S- 37890 178 139 30
2.4 D5 SE Nav AWD S-S
35890 178 139 30
2.4 D5 SE Lux Nav AWD S-S
38590 178 139 31
2.4 D5 R-Design Nav AWD S-S 37165 178 139 30
2.4 D5 R-Design Lux Nav AWD S- 39790 178 139 31
XC70 5dr estate Dull and unexceptional, but built to
last
AAACC
2.0 D4 SE Nav S-S
34410 178 117 28
2.4 D4 SE Lux 4WD S-S
38290 161 139 30
2.4 D5 SE Nav 4WD S-S
37590 212 139 30
3.0 T6 SE Lux 4WD
43180 300 248 37
2.4 D4 SE Nav
36340 161 139 30
2.4 D5 SE Lux 4WD S-S
39540 212 139 31
XC90 5dr 4x4 Big, capable seven-seat SUV, but
AAACC
beginning to feel its age
43615 197 215 42
2.4 D5 200 SE Nav
41690 197 215 41
2.4 D5 200 ES
37115 197 215 41
2.4 D5 200 SE
40190 197 215 41
2.4 D5 200 SE Lux
43515 197 215 42
2.4 D5 200 Exec
45715 197 215 42
2.4 D5 200 R-Design
42115 197 215 42
westfIelD
SPORT 2dr open Entry-level Westfield. Sport Turbo
AAABC
very quick and fun
1.6 135 Sigma
18999 135 171 1.6 155 Sigma
19999 155 - 1600 Sport Turbo
24999 192 171 2.0 200 Duratec
23499 200 - Turbo UK225
25649 225 185 1.6 Sport Turbo 3 UK200
26500 201 178 XTR2 2dr open Mad bike-engined mini Le Mans racer.
AAABC
Not cheap but fast
1.3
27950 178 - XTR4 2dr open As above, but even more so. Hard to
AAABC
justify over obvious rivals
1.8
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1.6 TDI 105 BMT Design

20035 103 113 12
2.0 TDI 140 Design
20735 138 129 17
2.0 TDI 140 Sport
22555 138 129 17
BEETLE CABRIOLET 2dr open Huge improvement, but Golf underneath is superior AAACC
1.2 TSI 105
18740 104 142 15
1.2 TSI 105 Design
21135 104 142 15
1.4 TSI 160 Design
23025 158 158 23
1.4 TSI 160 Sport
24625 158 158 24
1.6 TDI 105 BMT
20550 103 118 15
1.6 TDI 105 BMT Design
22925 103 118 16
2.0 TDI 140 Design
23755 138 134 20
2.0 TDI 140 Sport
25355 138 134 21
2.0 TSI 210 Sport
25855 208 174 31
CC 4dr saloon Loses a name and adds some flair, but
AAAAC
never compels
1.4 TSI 160 BlueMotion Tech 24800 158 147 27
2.0 TDI 177 BlueMotion Tech GT 29555 177 125 27
2.0 TSI 210 GT
29020 208 169 29
2.0 TDI 140 BlueMotion Tech 25865 138 120 23
2.0 TDI 140 BlueMotion Tech GT 27430 138 120 24
EOS 2dr cc Pleasant and predictable drive. Feeling old
now
AAABC
1.4 TSI 160 Sport
27310 158 157 24
2.0 TSI 210 Sport
29310 208 165 30
2.0 TDI Blue Tech Sp.
27885 138 125 23
2.0 TDI Blue Tech Exec.
31025 138 125 23
SCIROCCO 3dr coup A complete coup.
Entertaining, practical and stylish AAAAB
1.4 TSI 125
20455 123 125 18
1.4 TSI 125 GT
22305 123 125 18
2.0 TSI 180
22495 178 139 32
2.0 TSI 220 GT
25845 217 139 32
2.0 TSI 220 R-Line
27840 217 139 34
2.0 TSI 280 R
32295 276 187 34
2.0 TDI 150
22990 148 109 22
2.0 TDI 150 GT
25025 148 109 22
2.0 TDI 150 R-Line
27020 148 109 22
2.0 TDI 184 GT
26025 181 115 27
2.0 TDI 184 R-Line
28020 181 115 27
PASSAT 4dr saloon Lacking any flair but otherwise a
AAAAC
competent family car
1.4 TSI 122 S Blue Tech
20375 121 138 17
1.4 TSI 160 Exec
23040 158 144 24
1.4 TSI 160 Exec Style
24035 158 144 24
1.6 TDI 105 S Blue Tech
21135 104 114 16
1.6 TDI 105 Bluemotion
21405 104 109 16
1.6 TDI 105 Exec
22680 104 114 16
1.6 TDI 105 Sp. Blue Tec
23675 104 114 17
2.0 TDI 140 S Blue Tech
22425 138 119 21
2.0 TDI 140 Exec
23795 138 119 21
2.0 TDI 140 Sp. BlueTec
24790 138 119 22
2.0 TDI 177 Exec
25145 175 120 26
2.0 TDI 177 Exec Style
26140 175 120 26
PASSAT 5dr estate Lacking any flair but otherwise a
AAAAC
competent family car
2.0 TDI 177 Alltrack
32160 175 155 26
1.4 TSI 122 S Blue Tech
21740 121 142 17
1.4 TSI 160 Exec
24465 158 144 24
1.4 TSI 160 Exec Style
25460 158 144 24
1.6 TDI 105 S Bl. Tech
22505 103 116 16
1.6 TDI 105 Bluemotion
22775 104 113 16
1.6 TDI 105 Exec
24105 103 116 16
1.6 TDI 105 Sp. Bl. Tech
25100 103 116 17
2.0 TDI 140 S Bl. Tech
23855 138 120 21
2.0 TDI 140 Exec
25220 138 120 21
2.0 TDI 140 Sp. Bl. Tech
26215 138 120 21
2.0 TDI 140 Alltrack
29385 138 149 21
2.0 TDI 177 Exec
26570 175 123 26
2.0 TDI 177 Exec Style
27565 175 123 26
PHAETON 4dr saloon Big VW feels old now, and
struggles to justify its price
AACCC
55055 236 224 45
3.0 V6 TDI 240 SWB
3.0 V6 TDI 240 LWB
57615 236 224 45
TOURAN 5dr mpv Good chassis but little inspiration.
Bland appearance
AAAAC
2.0 TDI 177 Sport
28125 177 150 24
1.2 TSI 105 S
19565 104 149 12
1.4 TSI 140 SE
23375 138 159 18
1.6 TDI 105 Blue Tech S
21375 104 121 14
1.6 TDI 105 BlueTech SE
23480 104 121 14
2.0 TDI 140 Blue Tech SE
25245 138 127 19
2.0 TDI 140 BlueTech Sp.
26705 138 127 19
SHARAN 5dr mpv Refined, flexible big MPV. Seat
AAABC
version is cheaper
2.0 TDI 177 SE
30295 177 152 23
2.0 TDI 177 SEL
33195 177 152 23
1.4 TSI 150 S
25060 148 167 16
1.4 TSI 150 SE
27370 148 167 16
Make and Model
Insurance group
cO2 g/km
Bhp
Price
Make and Model
MARKETPLACE
BuGAttI
31.3.10
6.10.10
23.5.12
29.12.11
ALPINA
ARIEL
AToM 0dr open AAAAB

V8
170 3.0 5.7 1.9 3.7 2.55 475 268 16.4 21/37 650 10.8.11
AstON MARtIN
V8 Vantage 2dr coup AAAAC

V8 Roadster 175 5.2 12.0 3.6 7.9 2.7 380 302 26.0 17/22 1713 25.4.07
RAPiDE 4dr coup AAAAC
Rapide S
190 5.3 11.3 4.3 8.3 3.03 550 457 33.6 19/23 1990 20.3.13
AudI
A1 3dr hatch AAAAC

1.4 TFSI Sport 126 8.4 22.4 8.9 12.8 2.2
S1
155 5.9 14.4 5.2 5.4 2.6
A3 3dr hatch AAAAC
2.0 TDI Sport 134 8.9 25.9 11.4 10.8 2.7
RS3
155 4.5 11.2 4.2 6.9 2.1
A4 4dr saloon/5dr estate AAABC
2.0 TDI SE
134 9.7 29.4 11.3 9.7 2.6
RS4
174 4.4 10.3 3.9 7.7 2.9
A5 2dr coup/cabriolet AAAAC
3.0 TDI quattro 155 6.4 16.6 5.9 8.0 2.7
3.0 TDI cabrio 153 7.1 20.2 6.6 *4.0 2.9
RS5 4.2 V8
155 4.6 10.7 4.0 8.9 2.7
A6 4dr saloon/5dr estate AAAAC
2.0 TDI SE
141 8.9 24.1 7.7 9.3 2.8
3.0 TDI SE
155 7.2 20.3 6.4 3.9 2.9
RS6 Avant
155 3.7 8.7 3.1 12.8 2.4
A7 Sportback 4dr saloon AAAAC
3.0 V6 TDI
155 6.7 18.7 6.5 *4.0 2.8
A8 4dr saloon AAAAC
4.2 V8 TDI
155 5.0 13.0 5.4 *3.4 2.5
TT 2dr AAAAC
2.5 RS
155 4.7 11.4 4.4 4.8 2.6
Q3 5dr 4x4 AAABC
2.0 TDI SE
132 8.3 25.5 8.1 *11.5 2.7
RS
155 5.0 12.6 4.5 8.3 2.8
Q5 5dr 4x4 AAAAC
2.0 TDI SE
125 9.9 34.2 10.2 9.9 2.8
Q7 5dr 4x4 AAACC
3.0 TDI Sl
131 8.6 25.0 8.3 *4.9 2.9
R8 2dr coup AAAAB
4.2 V8
187 4.4 10.5 4.2 6.7 2.7
5.2 V10 Spyder 195 4.1 8.9 3.2 5.5 2.4
BENtLEy
conTinEnTAl 2dr coup AAAAC

GTC V8
187 4.5 10.8 3.9
GT
198 4.6 10.9 4.2
FlYinG SPuR 4dr saloon AAABC
W12
200 4.5 10.4 3.6
MulSAnnE 4dr saloon AAAAC
6.75 V8
184 5.7 13.7 4.8
*2.7 2.8
*2.4 2.5
8.4 3.0
*2.8 2.6
120 148 30.2 34/43 1165 10.11.10

228 273 25.6 30/39 1390 28.5.14
148 236 30 48/59 1355 26.9.12
335 332 34.6 28/34 1640 6.7.11
141 236 32.7 38/48 1605 20.2.08
444 317 28.9 20/32 1795 17.10.12
237 368 35.7 32/43 1755 25.7.07
237 368 32.4 34/38 2035 12.9.09
444 317 29.0 22/30 1855 27.10.10
175 280 34.4 44/55 1675 4.5.11
201 295 39.9 34/46 1805 19.10.11
552 516 40.0 20/28 2010 3.7.13
241 369 42.9 31/40 1940
9.2.11
295 29.0 26/34 1615 10.6.09
79 20.3 32/38 941
17/20 1535
17/na 1395
2.2 731 509 29.7 13/18 1630

2.5 453 357 25.9 15/24 1785
3.0 68 75 22.2 39/49 1020

3.0 84 107 20.8 37/44 1050
2.8 153 169 23.6 30/39 1255
2.8 158 170 23.9 34/39 1035
3.3 84 107 22.9 35/39 1070
FORd
162 21.7 34/48 1365 12.10.11

322 35.9 30/41 1545 14.11.12
280 39.6 46/62 1450 19.3.14
332 28.1 26/35 1530 23.4.14
280 36.2 41/57 1535 22.02.12
413 45.2 43/54 1735 21.11.12
236 36.5 50/57 1615 17.7.13
295 28.2 28/37 1585 18.9.13
406 34.0 29/36 1585 9.7.14
200 221 20.5 26/32 1810

67
TEST DATE
Weight (kg)
197 347 32.4 28/35 2265 10.10.12
2.3.11
10.7 14.3 3.2 99 94 20.5 35/43 1075 29.10.08

11.8 *7.4 3.1 87+14 89+58 32.1 40/43 1240 18.3.09
9 17.1 2.9 113+15 107+58 25.7 43/52 1198 14.4.10
7.9 12.2 148 258 38.7 38/55 1480 11.1.12
9.1 9.8 2.9 148 258 34.2 39/47 1630 14.5.08
9.9 5.9 2.5 148 258 32.4 36/45 1806 24.10.12
hyuNdAI
70 20.0 44/51 925 29.1.14

88 21.5 44/57 1065
7.1.09
192 22.5 49/60 1360 14.3.12

192 29.4 44/51 1555
7.9.11
236 29.1 36/44 1695 17.3.10

311 37.5 36/43 1940 19.9.12
123 24.9 35/42 1230 18.1.12
406 37.2 27/33 2210 22.9.10

295 42.5 49/59 1750
5.2.14
406 31.6 33/43 1960 29.12.10
460 46.8 19/29 1655 12.6.13

339 36.2 24/33 1594 11.6.14
332 46.3 39/46 1840 21.7.11
442 49.7 32/46 1875 31.10.12
461 36.3 20/25 1990 27.5.09
413 34.8 19/24 1665 27.9.06
443 43.5 28/36 1960
9.6.10
258 34.7 39/43 1846 24.6.14
kIA
2.3 562 398 -

2.5 597 398 -
S-MAX 5dr MPV AAAAC

2.0 Ecoboost 137 8.7 22.8 7.9 10.3 2.1
kA 3dr hatch AAACC
1.2 Style+
99 13.6 23.2 10.4 2.9
B-MAX 5dr MPV AAAAB
1.0T Ecoboost 117 11.6 39.0 11.1 11.0 2.8
FiESTA 3/5dr hatch AAAAC
1.4 Zetec
109 11.9 43.4 11.9 21.8 2.7
ST-2
137 7.0 17.0 6.0 7.1 2.6
FocuS 3/5dr hatch AAAAC
1.6 TDCi Zetec 120 10.7 36.3 10.7 10.8 3.0
2.0 ST
154 6.3 15.0 5.1 6.4 2.5
GRAnD c-MAX 5dr MPV AAAAB
2.0 TDCi Tium 124 9.2 28.6 8.8 11.1 2.8
3.9.14
hONdA
jAzz 5dr hatch AAAAC

258 35.1 40/52 1572 2.12.09 1.4 ES
113 10.7 35.2
inSiGHT 5dr hatch AAACC
280 33.5 37/43 1825 12.1.11 1.3 IMA SE
113 11.7
cR-z 3dr hatch AAABC
416 43.7 34/45 1895 27.8.14 CR-Z GT
124 9.1 26.8
ciVic 5dr hatch AAABC
546 40.5 28/34 2265 13.11.13 2.2 i-DTEC EX GT135 8.3 24
AccoRD 4dr saloon AAABC
428 34.0 26/31 2275 11.6.08 2.2 i-DTEC EX GT131 9.5 27.1
cR-V 5dr off-roader AAABC
2.2 i-DTEC EX 118 9.7 31.3
FERRARI
BMW
1-SERiES 3dr hatch AAABC

116i Sport 3dr 130 8.7 25.7 8.9 5.4 2.9 134
M135i
155 4.6 11.4 4.0 6.8 2.6 315
2-SERiES 3dr coup AAAAB
220d SE
143 7.8 20.9 7.3 8.8 2.9 181
M235i
155 6.3 14.7 5.7 5.4 2.7 322
3-SERiES 4dr saloon/5dr estate/5dr hatchAAAAB
320d Sport 146 7.7 20.9 7.6 9.7 2.6 181
330d Touring 155 5.5 14.2 5.1 8.8 2.6 255
318d Sport GT 130 9.5 28.6 9.5 12.4 2.7 141
4-SERiES 3dr coup AAAAC
435i M Sport 155 5.5 13.2 5.2 6.3 2.7 302
M4
155 4.1 8.8 3.2 6.1 2.4 425
Mpg test/touring
89 151 28 39/48 1384
161 251 31.6 34/39 1707 13.3.13
184 294wh/m 1390 22.1.14 GINEttA

G40R 2dr coup AAAAC
420 33.3 50/40 1560 17.9.14 2.0
140 6.3 17.2 6.1 8.3 3.6 175 140 22.6 28/- 880 5.10.11
dACIA
175 280 35.8 33/46 1710 16.11.11 458 2dr coup AAAAA
306 310 32.4 32.4 1655 1.1.14 458 Italia
202 3.3 7.0 2.4 5.7
458 Speciale 202 3.2 6.8 2.3 5.4
168 258 29.8 29/37 1880 14.1.09 F12 2dr coup AAAAB
F12 Berlinetta 211 3.0 6.5 2.3 5.4
230 369 29.9 23/30 2325 16.8.06 cAliFoRniA 2dr convertible AAAAC
California
193 3.9 9.2 3.2 6.6
414 317 24.0 16/22 1560 23.5.07
518 391 24.3 17/25 1720 24.3.10 FIAt
PAnDA 5dr hatch AAAAB
1.2 Easy
102 14.6 15.3 19.9
4x4 TwinAir 103 14.6 15.8 16.0
500 487 27.4 18/27 2470 4.4.12 PunTo 3/5dr hatch AAAAC
567 516 34.9 7/15 2375 1.6.11 1.4 Abarth
129 7.8 23.0 7.2 8.9
500 3dr hatch AAAAC
616 590 44.5 18/26 2475 7.8.13 Abarth 595 130 7.5 20.1 6.4 7.0
500 TwinAir 108 11.7 13 15.3
505 752 44.8 18/21 2745 21.9.11
6.8.14
138 236 34.5 33/45 1635 13.6.07
i10 5dr hatch AAABC

1.0 SE
96 14.7 16.2 19.9 2.9 65
i20 5dr hatch AAABC
1.2
103 12.7 14.2 9.3 2.95 77
i30 5dr hatch AAABC
1.6 CRDi Active 115 11.7 38.3 11.5 14.8 2.8 109
i40 5dr estate AAABC
1.7 CRDi
118 12.2 41.4 12.5 12.3 2.9 114
ChEvROLEt
iX35 5dr SuV AAABC
cAMARo 2dr coup AAAAC
6.2 V8
155 5.6 12.4 4.5 12.2 2.7 426 419 43.3 23/29 1175 20.6.12 2.0 Premium 112 10.9 40.9 11.1 9.2 2.9 134
coRVETTE 2dr coup AAAAC
SAnTA FE 5dr SuV AAAAC
Stingray
181 4.4 9.4 3.3 11.7 2.3 460 465 48.4 22/33 1539 8.10.14 2.2 CRDi
118 9.0 27.6 9.2 *5.5 2.7 194
VEloSTER 4dr coup AAABC
ChRysLER
1.6 GDI
125 9.6 28.4 9.6 16.9 2.6 138
DElTA 5dr hatch AAACC
1.4 140 SR
126 9.8 30.6 9.6 12.9 2.5 138 170 28.3 34/45 1445 9.11.11 INFINItI
GRAnD VoYAGER 5dr MPV AAACC
FX 5dr SuV AAACC
2.8 CRD Ltd 115 12.1 - 12.5 *7.2 2.9 161 265 37.8 27/34 2200 16.4.08 FX30d S Prem 132 8.5 24.7 8.2 *4.9 2.7 235
300c 4dr saloon AAACC
Q50 5dr saloon AABCC
3.0 Executive 144 7.3 21.1 7.5 *4.5 2.6 236 399 38.8 30/34 2040 29.8.12 2.2 Premium 143 8.7 25.0 8.7 5.1* 3.0 168
M-SERiES 5dr SuV AAABC
CItROEN
M30d S Prem 155 7.7 21.8 7.6 *4.5 3.2 235
c3 5dr hatch AAABC
1.4 VTR+
114 10.8 41.9 11.0 14.4 2.9 94 100 20.9 39/48 9.12.09 JAGuAR
DS3 5dr hatch AAABC
F-TYPE 2dr convertible/3 dr coup AAAAB
1.6 THP 150 133 7.6 41.9 7.1 10.0 2.7 154 177 29.8 36/45 1200 3.3.10 V8 S cabrio
186 4.0 9.4 3.4 8.0 2.8 488
Racing
146 7.2 18.1 6.5 8.9 3.1 204 203 30.4 33/40 1215 16.3.11 V6 S coup
171 4.9 12.1 4.2 12.7 2.7 375
c4 5dr hatch AAACC
XF 4dr saloon/estate AAAAB
2.0 HDi Excl. 129 8.5 25.2 7.9 9.2 3.15 148 251 34.2 43/49 1470 5.1.11 2.2 D
140 7.6 22.9 8.0 *4.8 2.9 197
c4 cAcTuS 5dr hatch AAACC
3.0 Sportbrake 155 7.1 18.4 6.6 8.5 2.9 271
1.6 BlueHDi 100 114 11.8 41.2 11.7 7.2 2.9 99 187 36.1 47/62 1225 16.7.14 XFR 5.0 V8
155 4.7 10.2 3.8 *2.1 2.6 503
c4 GRAnD PicASSo 5dr MPV AAAAC
XkR 2dr coup AAAAC
2.0 BlueHDi 130 10.1 30.1 9.6 12.5 2.9 148 273 34.7 44/52 1430 27.11.13 4.2 V8
155 5.2 11.8 4.3 *2.5 2.9 420
c5 4dr saloon AAABC
Xj 4dr saloon AAAAC
2.2 HDi
136 8.7 25.3 8.8 9.1 2.9 171 273 34.5 38/44 1951 9.4.08 3.0D LWB
155 6.3 16.5 6.6 *3.6 2.7 271
DS5 5dr hatch AAABC
2.0 HDi 160
134 9.1 26.5 8.7 11.0 2.9 161 251 40.1 42/55 1660 18.4.12 JEEP
BERlinGo 5dr MPV AAABC
cHERokEE 5dr 4x4 AABCC
1.6 HDi 90
99 14.7 - 16.7 14.0 2.9 90 159 26.6 38/47 1580 8.10.08 2.0 140 4x4 Ltd 117 12.3 43.4 13.0 13.8 2.7 138
346 590 53.1 28/35 2130 16.6.10 SAnDERo 5dr hatchback AAACC
1.2 75 Access 97 15.3 17.6 23.0 3.0 74
335 332 27.4 24/33 1450 19.8.09
Mph/1000rpm
114 236 26.7 40/45 1785
MiTo 3dr hatch AAABC

CAtERhAM
1.4 Cloverleaf 136 7.9 21.1 6.9 7.3 2.7 168 184 23.2 36/42 1265 7.4.10 cSR 2dr roadster AAAAC
GiuliETTA 5dr hatch AAABC
CSR 260
143 4.1 9.8 3.1 4.4 3.3 260 200 22.8 24/26 570 11.10.05
2.0 JTDm
135 8.4 22.3 7.7 7.9 2.7 168 258 34.8 40/57 1475 13.10.10 SEVEn 2dr roadster AAAAC
Seven 160
100 8.4 8.7 7.6 4.8 80 79 16.7 39/45 490 20.11.13
B3 BiTuRBo 4dr saloon AAAAB
B3 Biturbo
155 4.7 10.3 3.8 6.8 2.9 404 443 41.5 27/35 1610 29.8.13
Torque (lb/ft)
Power (bhp)
Braking 60-0mph
50-70mph
30-70mph
0-100mph
0-60mph
Top speed
Make and Model
GRAnD TouRnEo connEcT 5dr MPV AAAAC

1.6 TDCi Tium 103 13.2 13.9 19.1 2.9
MonDEo 4dr saloon AAAAC
2.0 TDCi
130 10.0 34.6 10.1 10.6 2.9
EcoSPoRT 5dr off-roader AABCC
1.5 TDCi
99 14.3 15.2 14.4 2.7
464 42.1 33/45 1840 2.11.11 kuGA 5dr off-roader AAAAC
442 38.5 22/29 2085 6.4.11 2.0 TDCi
122 10.9 44.2 11.8 7.4 2.6
RAnGER 5dr pick-up AAABC
398 42.4 29/35 1915 3.12.08 3.2 TDCi
109 10.8 35.7 10.7 9.8 3.2
398 48.1 36/46 1830
280 38.7 38/42 1810
332 40.4 27/33 1925
502 38.2 19/28 1975
VEYRon 2dr coup AAAAB

Super Sport 268 2.6 5.0 1.7 5.9 2.6 1183 1106 40.6 12/18 1995
ALFA ROMEO
TEST DATE
Weight (kg)
Mpg test/touring
Mph/1000rpm
Torque (lb/ft)
Power (bhp)
Braking 60-0mph
50-70mph
30-70mph
0-100mph
5-SERiES 4dr saloon/5dr GT/5dr estate AAAAC

530d SE
155 6.4 16.1 5.4 *3.3 3.0 241
520d SE Touring138 8.1 23.0 8.3 *5.0 2.6 181
ActiveHybrid5 155 5.6 13.5 5.0 10.5 2.6 335
M5
155 4.3 9.0 3.6 6.4 2.8 552
6-SERiES 2dr coup/2dr open AAAAC
640d M Sport 155 5.3 13.1 4.6 *2.7 2.6 309
650i cabrio 155 5.6 12.4 4.5 7.8 2.6 402
7-SERiES 4dr saloon AAABC
730d
153 6.9 17.7 6.4 *3.7 2.9 242
i3 5dr hatch AAAAC
1.3 Range Extd. 93 8.1 7.6 *4.9 3.4 168
i8 2dr coup AAAAB
i8
155 4.5 10.6 3.7 3.3 2.8 357
z4 2dr convertible AAABC
sDrive35i
155 5.1 12.3 4.2 *2.5 2.8 302
X1 5dr 4x4 AAABC
sDrive20d SE 127 8.2 23.6 7.9 10.8 2.7 174
X3 5dr 4x4 AAAAC
xDrive20d SE 130 8.4 27.4 8.7 10.7 3.15 181
X4 5dr 4x4 AAABC
xDrive30d
145 5.9 16.9 5.8 11.1 2.6 255
X5 5dr 4x4 AAABC
xDrive M50d 155 5.7 15.3 5.2 9.5 2.9 376
X6 5dr 4x4 AAAAC
xDrive35d
147 7.3 21.2 7.1 *4.1 2.6 282
80 22.1 41/53 1020
118 147 23.6 35/41 1345
PicAnT0 5dr hatch AAAAC

27.2.13 1.0 1
95 13.8 14.9 24.4 3.2
cAREnS 5dr MPV AAABC
1.7 CRDi 2
112 12.9 51.2 13.9 15.2 2.8
cEED 3/5dr hatch AAAAC
18.8.10 1.6 CRDi LS
117 10.6 34.1 10.3 9.6 2.5
20.8.14 Rio 5dr hatch AAABC
1.4i 2
114 11.4 39.1 11.5 19.1 3.0
6.11.13 oPTiMA 4dr saloon AAACC
2 1.7 CRDi
125 10.5 35.4 10.4 10.6 3.2
22.7.09 SPoRTAGE 5dr 4x4 AAABC
2.0 CRDi F.E. 112 10.5 41.8 11.3 12.2 3.0
SoREnTo 5dr 4x4 AAABC
2.2 CRDi KX-2 118 8.6 28.6 9.1 10.1 3.0
25.4.12
17.4.13 LANd ROvER
DEFEnDER 3/5dr 4x4 AAAAC
1.10.08 90 XS 2.4D
83 15.1 17.0 15.5 3.5
FREElAnDER 5dr 4x4 AAAAC
26.2.14 eD4 2WD HSE 112 10.8 35.0 10.8 11.3 3.0
24.11.10 DiScoVERY 5dr 4x4 AAAAB
TDV6 HSE
109 12.2 42.8 13.0 7.9 3.4
RAnGE RoVER 5dr 4x4 AAAAB
4.4 SDV8
135 7.0 19.0 6.7 *3.8 2.9
28.4.10 RAnGE RoVER EVoQuE 5dr 4x4 AAAAC
2.2 DS4
121 8.4 30.8 9.5 *5.7 3.1
25.02.09 RAnGE RoVER SPoRT 5dr 4x4 AAAAB
3.0 TDV6
130 7.8 22.5 7.5 12.2 3.1
02.1.13
68
70 21.3 33/54 950
3.8.11
114 192 31.7 47/56 1581 29.5.13

113 188 28.6 39/49 1370 20.2.08
107 101 23.3 40/50 1155 14.9.11
134 239 31.9 41/46 1535
8.2.12
134 236 33.6 35/39 1635 11.8.10

194 311 33.7 33/39 1891 30.1.13
121 265 26.2 19/28 1889 11.4.07

148 310 35.4 36/41 1875
2.2.11
193 328 36.6 17/24 2718 16.11.04

334 516 41.8 25/35 2625 12.12.12
187 310 37.3 30/36 1815 13.7.11
255 442 43.1 33/42 2115 2.10.13
LExus
95 94 21.9 34/41 1090 15.10.08 iS 4dr saloon AAABC

180 177 26.5 32/41 1163 15.5.13 IS300h
143 8.1 20.2
cT200H 5dr hatch AAACC
113 210 33.5 38/52 1380 2.3.11 SE-L
112 11.1 37.2
247 250 27.2 -/- 1505 12.9.12 GS 4dr saloon AAABC
GS250
144 9.2 26.0
138 236 35.6 37/48 1705 17.11.10 nX 5dr 4x4 AAACC
300h
112 9.7 30.4
7.3 *4.3 2.7 220 163 39/48 1720 21.8.13

11.4 *7.0 2.7 134 105/153 46/52 1450 23.3.11
9.0 16.2 2.9 207 187 34.4 26/32 1695
1.8.12
9.1 *5.6 2.7 194 na 32/38 1905 1.10.14
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ROAD TEST RESULTS
30-70mph Indicates overtaking ability through the gears

50-70mph Is recorded in top gear (*kickdown with an automatic)
and demonstrates flexibility
Touring mpg Figure recorded over a pre-set road test route
Braking 60-0mph Figure is recorded on a high-grip surface at our
test track
Mph/1000rpm Figure is the speed achieved in top gear
0-60mph
Nobody produces as thorough a judgement as

Autocar does with its comprehensive road test.
As well as acceleration, fuel consumption, noise
measurement and brake tests, we also time each car
on wet and dry handling circuits. We even measure
the visibility from inside the car. but we dont just
drive cars at the test track essential as it is for
finding the limits of performance but also on a
wide-ranging mix of roads. We aim to produce the
most complete, objective tests in the business, so
that you will know just how good a car is. Where we
have tested more than one model in a range, the star
rating is for the range overall; where an individual
model within the range meets our coveted five-star
standard, it is highlighted in yellow.
Top speed
Road test Results
Make and Model
Facts, figures, from the best road tests
nissan
Lotus
MiCRA 5dr hatch AABCC

7.1 14.3 2.9 134 118 24.7 39/42 900 26.5.10 1.2 Tekna
105 11.6 12.3 18.7 3.0 79 81 22.6 45/53 1002 19.1.11
nOTE 5dr hatch AAAAC
4.7 8.2 2.3 276 258 27.8 24/33 1382 26.8.09 1.2 Acenta Prm. 106 12.6 13.4 20.3 2.9 79 81 21.8 42/54 1036 9.10.13
4.0 6.8 2.4 345 295 34.8 21/26 1430 30.3.11 JuKE 5dr hatch AAABC
Acenta 1.6 111 10.3 41.6 9.9 12.7 3.0 115 117 19.5 36/46 1230 3.11.10
3.7 5.5 2.5 345 295 27 21/30 1176 3.4.13 Nismo 1.6 134 6.9 17.2 6.0 7.2 2.5 197 184 23.8 31/39 1295 22.5.13
lEAf 5dr hatch AAABC
Maserati
Leaf
91 10.9 11.4 7.3 2.8 107 207 8.76 320Wh/m 1545 27.4.11
GRAnTuRiSMO 2dr coup AAABC
QAShQAi 5dr hatch AAAAB
4.2 GT
177 5.6 13.0 4.9 *2.8 2.8 400 339 32.1 18/27 1975 2.2.08 1.5 dCi 2WD 113 10.8 39.2 11.1 12.9 2.9 109 192 35.0 49/56 1365 19.2.14
GRAnCABRiO 2dr open AAABC
X-TRAil 5dr hatch AAABC
4.7 V8
175 5.1 11.9 4.5 11.2 2.4 433 362 32.1 17/22 2085 14.7.10 1.6 dCi 2WD 117 11.2 39.7 11.7 11.2 3.0 128 236 32.8 42/48 1550 13.8.14
GhiBli 4dr saloon AAABC
370z 2dr coup AAAAC
Diesel
155 6.5 17.2 6.0 5.1 2.7 271 443 43.3 31/40 1835 12.3.14 370Z
155 5.4 12.8 4.7 9.9 2.4 326 270 30.5 26/34 1508 29.7.09
GT-R 2dr coup AAAAB
Mazda
Black Edition 193 3.8 8.5 3.6 5.3 2.5 478 434 28.1 19/28 1775 6.5.09
2 5dr hatch AAAAB
1.5 Sport
117 9.7 34.1 9.8 13.4 2.7 102 101 21.4 34/41 1050 26.9.07 noBLe
3 5dr hatch AAAAC
M600 2dr coup AAAAB
2.2 SE-L
130 9.0 26.6 9.1 9.9 3.0 148 280 29.7 46/60 1470 4.12.13 M600
225 3.5 6.8 2.5 4.7 2.45 650 604 29.9 18/25 1305 14.10.09
5 5dr MPV AAACC
1.6D Sport
111 12.5 13.4 11.1 2.9 113 199 31.3 35/40 1555 16.2.11 peuGeot
6 4dr saloon/5dr estate AAAAC
208 3/5dr hatch AAACC
2.2 Sport Nav 139 7.9 21.2 7.1 7.9 2.7 173 309 35 44/56 1480 23.1.13 1.2 VTI Active 109 14.2 14.5 9.1 2.9 81 87 21.2 41/45 1080 18.7.12
CX-5 5dr hatch AAABC
308 3/5dr hatch AAAAC
2.2 Sport Nav 126 9.4 28.0 9.1 9.7 2.3 148 280 34.9 24/55 1575 13.6.12 1.6 e-HDI 115 118 10.1 32.6 10.4 13.9 3.0 114 199 38.5 48/59 1395 15.1.14
MX-5 2dr convertible AAAAC
508 SW estate AAAAC
2.0 Sport
130 7.1 20.8 7.2 11.1 2.8 158 139 23.3 24/35 1086 3.1.06 2.0 HDi 163 138 9.6 28.6 9.7 5.8 2.57 161 255 32.3 32/46 1680 25.5.11
2008 Mini SuV AAABC
McLaren
1.6 e-HDi
117 10.7 37.8 11.5 11.8 3.2 114 199 32.7 49/59 1180 19.6.13
12C 2dr coup/roadster AAAAB
3008 5dr hatch AAABC
3.8 V8 coup 205 3.3 6.7 2.3 9.6 2.6 592 442 35.4 19/23 1470 29.6.11 Sport HDi 150 121 9.4 29.1 9.1 9.5 2.1 148 251 32.2 44/50 1580 11.11.09
3.8 V8 Spider 207 3.4 7.2 2.4 14.0 2.4 616 442 35.4 19/23 1474 8.5.13 Hybrid4
118 9.0 31.6 8.9 8.6 2.6 161+36 221+148 32.7 41/49 1790 25.1.12
650S 2dr coup/roadster AAAAB
5008 5dr MPV AAAAC
3.8 V8 Spider 204 3.2 6.3 2.2 5.9 2.5 641 500 35.4 18/24 1468 30.7.13 1.6 HDi 110
114 13.0 22.0 13.2 9.8 3.1 107 192 28.1 20/48 1547 27.1.10
P1 2dr coup AAAAA
RCz 3dr coup AAAAC
P1
217 2.8 5.2 2.2 6.0 2.3 903 664 36.0 19.6/
7.5.14 R THP 270
155 6.8 15.3 5.5 5.8 3.0 266 243 24.2 36/44 1355 12.2.14
EliSE 2dr roadster AAABC
1.6
127 6.7 21.1
EVORA 2dr coup AAAAC
Evora 2+2
162 5.4 13.0
Evora S 2+0 172 4.5 11.3
EXiGE S 2dr coup AAAAB
Exige S
170 4.1 9.6
Mercedes-Benz
A-ClASS 5dr hatch AAABC

A200 CDI Sport 130 8.9 28.3 9.0 10.1 2.5 134 221 37.1 48/58 1475
A45 AMG
168 4.2 11.5 4.3 4.5 2.8 355 322 38.1 27/37 1555
B-ClASS 5dr MPV AAABC
B200 CDI Sport 130 9.4 28.8 9.6 11.9 2.7 134 221 37.8 20/52 1495
C-ClASS 4dr saloon/5dr estate/coup AAAAC
C220 CDI
142 8.5 25.4 8.5 9.0 2.6 168 295 23.5 35/48 1660
C63 AMG
155 4.4 9.7 3.4 5.3 2.8 451 443 35.8 19/24 1830
C63 AMG Black 186 4.0 9.2 3.3 7.5 2.66 510 457 37.2 15/25 1775
C220 CDI coup 144 8.1 23.2 7.9 *4.5 2.6 168 295 41.3 39/57 1875
nEW C-ClASS 4dr AAAAC
C220 Bluetec 145 8.1 22.9 8.1 11.7 2.8 168 295 42.4 41/51 1700
ClA 4dr coup AAACC
220 CDI Sport 143 8.3 23.1 8.0 4.8 2.9 168 258 37.3 44/54 1525
SlK 2dr cc AAACC
SLK 200
149 7.5 18.9 7.0 9.9 2.8 181 184 31.3 30/41 1485
E-ClASS 4dr saloon/5dr estate/2dr convertible AAAAC
E250 CDI auto 149 7.7 20.3 7.4 *4.4 2.9 201 367 34.8 36/42 1780
E350 CDI estate 149 6.9 19.2 6.9 *4.0 2.9 228 398 38.9 29/36 1995
E250 CGI cab 155 7.4 19.6 7.5 4.5 2.4 201 229 30.0 26/36 1745
ClS 4dr coup/5dr estate AAAAC
350 BlueEff. 155 6.5 16.0 5.7 *3.3 2.5 302 273 37.6 29/38 1775
350 CDI SBrake 155 7.0 18.5 6.4 *3.8 2.9 261 457 39.6 36/43 1980
S-ClASS 4dr saloon AAAAA
S350 Bluetec 155 7.3 19.0 6.8 *3.9 2.7 255 457 45.6 34/44 1975
GlA 5dr 4x4 AAABC
220 CDI SE
134 8.1 23.8 7.8 4.7 2.65 168 258 36.4 40/48 1535
M-ClASS 5dr 4x4 AAAAC
ML250
130 8.8 28.4 9.3 11.0 2.9 201 368 36.2 38/41 2310
Gl 5dr 4x4 AAAAC
GL350 AMG Spt 137 8.3 24.8 8.2 5.0* 2.6 255 457 37.7 28/33 2455
Sl 2dr convertible AAAAC
SL500
155 4.3 9.9 3.6 6.5 2.7 429 516 39.6 10/24 1815
SL63 AMG
155 4.6 10.4 3.8 8.7 2.5 518 465 34.3 17/21 2000
SL65 Black 200 4.2 8.5 3.0 6.0 2.5 661 737 37.4 16/22 1880
SlS 2dr coup AAAAC
SLS
195 3.9 8.0 2.9 5.0 2.3 563 479 30.4 19/24 1710
porsche
Mini 3dr hatch AAAAB

Cooper S
146 6.9 17.1 5.9 6.7
JCW GP
150 6.6 14.9 5.2 5.6
CluBMAn 5dr estate AAABC
Cooper D
118 10.8 37.6 11.4 11.9
COunTRyMAn 5dr hatch AAABC
Cooper D All4 115 11.1 - 11.5 16.1
COuP 2dr coup AAABC
JCW
149 7.2 17.0 6.0 6.0
ROADSTER 2dr convertible AAABC
Cooper S
141 8.1 19.9 7.3 8.0
13.4.11 renauLt
9.1.13 TWinGO 5dr hatch AAABC
Dynamique 94 17.6 19.1 29.4 2.9
16.10.13 zOE 5dr hatch AAABC
Dynamique 84 12.3 13.9 9.1 2.9
14.5.14 CliO 5dr hatch AAAAC
0.9 TCE
113 13.4 13.9 19.1 2.8
2.5.12 RS 200 Turbo 143 7.4 20.9 6.9 9.1 2.8
MEGAnE 3/5dr hatch AAACC
24.7.13 1.9 dCi 130 127 9.1 29.6 9.6 9.2 2.7
250 Cup
156 6.0 13.7 4.9 6.6 2.7
8.8.12 SCEniC 5dr MPV AAAAC
7.5.08 Grand 1.4 TCe 121 11.0 34.8 10.4 9.2 2.3
8.4.09
2.8 208 207 23.9 33/46 1230 26.10.11

9.5.12
ASX 5dr hatch AAABC

1.8 DiD 3
124 10.0 28.8 10.1 8.6 2.8 148 221 29.6 49/57 1490 21.7.10
OuTlAnDER 5dr 4x4 AAABC
2.2 DiD GX5 118 10.2 32.9 10.1 11.1 3.07 147 265 34.7 38/45 1675 27.3.13
PHEV GX4hs 106 10.0 30.5 9.5 6.2 3.0 200 245 44/38 1810 16.4.14
MorGan
TEST DATE
Weight (kg)
Mpg test/touring
Mph/1000rpm
Torque (lb/ft)
Power (bhp)
Braking 60-0mph
30-70mph
0-100mph
0-60mph
Top speed
50-70mph
20.7 2.8 67
66 21.9 50/69 885 22.4.09
18.7 3.0 93
87 21.5 43/47 1010 15.9.10
8.9 2.57 118 236 35.1 57/67 1290 30.10.13

5.8 2.6 176 170 31/38 1575
4.1.12
tesLa
MODEl S 5dr hatch AAAAB

Performance 130 4.7 11.7 3.7 2.2 2.7 416 443 8.7 411Wh/m 2108 11.9.13
toyota
iQ 3dr hatch AAAAC

1.0 iq2 3dr
93 13.6 15.1 25.4 3.3 67 67 21.9 35/44 915
AyGO 5dr hatchback AAABC
1.0 VVTi
99 13.9 15.2 24.1 3.0 68 70 22.5 49/63 900
yARiS 5dr hatchback AAABC
1.33 TR
114 11.5 43.6 10.9 19.6 2.9 98 92 23.7 42/51 1065
VERSO-S 5dr hatchback AAACC
1.3 T Spirit
106 12.1 38.5 11.7 19.2 2.9 98 92 21.7 39/48 1125
GT86 3dr coup AAAAA
2.0 manual 140 7.4 18.8 6.8 10.6 2.6 197 151 23.5 30/45 1235
AuRiS 3/5dr hatch AAACC
1.6 T Spirit
117 9.9 30.7 9.4 13.4 2.7 122 116 20.0 30/37 1275
PRiuS 5dr hatch AAAAC
T Spirit
112 10.9 35.0 10.9 *6.6 2.9 98+80 105+153 48/56 1415
RAV4 5dr 4x4 AAABC
D-4D 140 XT3 111 10.3 38.0 10.9 12.5 3.2 134 228 32/42 1639
lAnD CRuiSER V8 5dr 4x4 AAAAC
4.5 D-4D
130 8.6 27.5 9.1 *5.4 3.0 282 479 40.3 18/20 2880
11.2.09
2.7.14
28.9.11
9.3.11
4.7.12
17.1.07
8.7.09
22.3.06
30.1.08
VauxhaLL
68 85 21.8 39/45 1086
6.2.13
64 68 20.6 44/57 1035 19.3.08

189 192 23.7 28/35 1255
4.4.07
138 148 25.5 31/37 1465
2.6.10
178 170 28.3 31/38 1465 23.11.11

276 295 27.6 27/33 1565 25.7.12
148 273 54/45 1735 28.3.12
158 258 36.1 19/44 1655 19.11.08
163 258 37.7 38/46 1805 15.2.12
138 148 26.1 32/40 1350 28.11.12
577 546 34.9 18/25 1882 30.4.14
VoLkswaGen
69
87
89
197
128
247
129
roLLs-royce
iBizA 3/5dr hatch AAAAC

2.5 189 221 26.4 35/54 1235 2.4.14 Cupra 1.4 TSI 140 7.0 19.6
2.4 215 192 23.6 34/45 1160 20.2.13 lEOn 3/5dr hatch AAAAC
SC 2.0 TDI FR 142 8.0 22.1
2.8 108 177 32.3 34/41 1295 31.10.07 Cupra SC 280 155 5.9 13.6
AlhAMBRA 5dr MPV AAAAC
2.6 110 199 34.8 39/43 1475 29.9.10 2.0 TDI 170 DSG 127 10.5 38.3
2.5 182 177 23.7 33/45 1260
suzuki
AlTO 5dr hatch AAAAC

1.0 SZ3
96 11.5 12.9
SWifT 3/5dr hatch AAABC
1.2 SZ4
103 11.6 37.2 11.1
SX4 S-CROSS 5dr hatch AAABC
1.6 DDiS SZ4 111 10.0 32.6 10.1
KizAShi 4dr saloon AAACC
2.4 CVT
127 10.4 30.1 9.7
ADAM 5dr hatch AAACC

1.2 Jam ecoFLEX 103 14.3 15.3 20.8 2.8
14.2 2.9 311 266 40.3 25/32 1420 27.6.12 AGilA 5dr hatch AAABC
1.0i Club
98 14.5 16.1 23.0 2.9
8.2 2.7 271 214 23.9 29/34 1385 24.4.13 CORSA 3/ 5dr AAAAC
1.6 VXR
136 6.7 16.8 5.6 7.2 2.6
11.7 2.3 345 288 32.8 21/35 1445 7.3.12 MERiVA 5dr MPV AAABC
6.8 2.6 552 553 37.9 20/31 1605 8.1.14 1.4T 140 SE 122 9.4 28.3 8.7 13.1 2.6
15.0 2.4 394 325 37.9 21/29 1578 18.6.14 ASTRA 3/5dr hatch AAAAC
GTC 1.6 Turbo 137 8.8 24.3 8.2 13.4 2.7
2.2 2.3 874 944 41.2 28/44 1740 22.10.14 2.0 VXR
155 6.4 16.5 6.0 7.0 2.8
AMPERA 5dr hatch AAAAC
100 10.1 9.9 *6.2 2.6
13.5 2.5 493 567 45.0 20/28 2045 20.9.09 Electron
inSiGniA 5dr hatch/estate AAAAC
7.9 2.4 394 406 35.7 22/31 2000 4.6.14 2.0 CDTi 160 135 9.1 25.3 8.4 10.3 2.7
zAfiRA TOuRER 5dr AAABC
*3.6 2.5 374 324 37.8 26/29 2315 23.6.10 2.0 CDTi 165 129 10.4 36.8 10.2 14.3 3.2
MOKKA Mini SuV AAABC
24.6.09 radicaL
1.4T
118 10.0 30.6 9.4 13.7 3.0
17.2.10 SR3 Sl 2dr AAAAC
VXR8 4dr saloon AAAAB
14.4.10 SR3 SL
161 3.4 8.4 3.7 4.8 2.7 245 265 24.9 14/- 765 30.11.11 GTS
155 4.8 10.2 3.7 7.4 2.5
*3.0 2.7 453

*3.4 2.9 453
*2.3 2.6 563
*2.1 2.9 624
seat
MitsuBishi
fORESTER 3/5dr hatch AAACC

2.0d XC
118 9.9 36.5 10.5 11.0 2.9 145 258 33.0 41/49 1540 5.6.13
WRX 4dr saloon AAACC
STI Type UK 159 5.4 13.3 5.1 9.4 2.8 296 300 27.6 23/31 1534 25.6.14
BOXSTER 2dr convertible AAAAB

7.11.12 S 3.4
172 4.7 11.4 4.2
14.8.13 CAyMAn 3dr coup AAAAA
2.7
165 5.9 13.6 5.1
29.2.12 911 2dr coup AAAAB
Carrera
180 4.8 10.8 3.8
20.6.07 Turbo S
197 3.0 7.1 2.6
12.12.07 Targa
182 4.3 9.8 3.6
5.9.12 918 SPyDER 2dr coup AAAAA
17.8.11 4.6 V8
214 2.6 5.3 1.9
PAnAMERA 5dr hatch AAABC
23.7.14 4.8 Turbo
188 4.0 9.2 3.4
MACAn 5dr 4x4 AAAAB
26.6.13 Turbo
165 4.7 11.8 4.3
CAyEnnE 5dr 4x4 AAABC
27.7.11 Hybrid
150 6.0 16.6 6.0
30.6.10 PhAnTOM 4dr saloon AAAAC

Phantom
149 6.0 14.7 5.3
MG
2dr Coup
155 6.1 15.5 5.9
3 5dr hatch AAABC
GhOST 4dr saloon AAAAC
1.5 3Form Spt 108 11.4 41.5 11.6 19.6 2.8 105 101 22.2 37/41 1150 25.12.13 Ghost
155 4.9 10.6 3.9
6 5dr hatch AACCC
WRAiTh 2dr coup AAAAB
1.8 T
120 8.8 25.8 9.2 11 2.8 158 159 28 29/37 1525 11.5.11 Wraith
155 4.6 10.0 4.5
Mini
Make and Model
TEST DATE
Weight (kg)
Mpg test/touring
Mph/1000rpm
Torque (lb/ft)
Power (bhp)
Braking 60-0mph
50-70mph
30-70mph
0-100mph
0-60mph
Top speed
Make and Model
TEST DATE
Weight (kg)
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Mph/1000rpm
Torque (lb/ft)
Power (bhp)
Braking 60-0mph
50-70mph
30-70mph
0-100mph
0-60mph
Top speed
Make and Model
ROAD TEST RESULTS
Road test Results
6.3 *3.6 2.4 178
uP 3dr hatch AAAAC

106 13.8 14.7 18.6 2.8
67 20.8 42/52 865 29.10.14 1.0 High Up
POlO 3/5dr hatch AAAAC
162 7.8 250Wh/m 1468 31.7.13 1.2 70PS SE 103 14.2 15.4 23 2.9
1.4 TSI BlueGT 130 7.5 22.2 7.1 8.0 2.9
100 23.8 38/47 1009 6.3.13 GOlf 3/5dr hatch AAAAB
177 20.8 32/37 1204 23.10.13 GTI Perf. DSG 155 6.5 16.4 5.9 8.9 2.8
2.0 TDI
134 9.6 27.6 8.6 11.7 2.9
155 4.8 12.0 4.3 6.5 2.9
221 32.4 41/49 1400 21.1.09 R
251 28.4 28/34 1320 13.01.10 e-Golf
87 10.5 11.0 7.0 2.7
GOlf CABRiOlET 2dr convertible AAABC
117 12.2 44.6 12.8 13.2 2.7
140 22.1 28/36 1457 16.9.09 1.6 TDI
SCiROCCO 2dr coup AAAAB
2.0 TSI GT
144 6.7 17.0 6.1 7.9 2.7
2.0 TSI R
155 6.5 13.7 4.9 5.9 2.7
531 38.7 8/17 2485 2.4.03 EOS 2dr convertible AAAAC
531 38.7 7/18 2495 27.8.08 2.0 TFSI Sport 142 7.8 20.5 7.3 9.2 2.6
PASSAT 4dr saloon/5dr estate AAAAC
575 46.0 18/23 2450 7.7.10 2.0 TDI SE Est 127 10.3 32.9 9.8 11.1 2.7
TiGuAn 5dr 4x4 AAABC
590 45.9 15/27 2435 21.5.14 2.0 TDI Sport 115 10.3 37.5 10.9 9.9 2.9
TOuAREG 5dr 4x4 AAAAC
3.0 V6 TDI SE 135 6.9 19.8 6.8 *3.9 2.7
PhAETOn 5dr saloon AACCC
184 21.3 31/40 1172 21.10.09 3.0 V6 TDI
147 7.9 21.8 7.2 *4.1 2.9
7.5 9.6 2.9 181 280 35.6 47/54 1350 4.9.13 VoLVo
4.4 7.1 2.7 276 258 27.2 28/36 1441 26.3.14 V40 4dr hatch AAABC
D3 SE Lux
130 8.9 26.6
11.2 *7.0 3.0 168 258 30.5 35/40 1935 1.12.10 S60 4dr saloon AAAAC
D4 SE Nav
143 7.6 20.4
skoda
V60 5dr estate AAABC
fABiA 5dr hatch/5dr estate AAAAB
D5 SE Lux
143 8.1 21.0
1.4 16v
104 11.5 12.0 15.3 2.6 85 97 22.0 32/40 1134 18.4.07 Plug-in Hybrid 134 6.1 17.2
OCTAViA 4dr saloon/5dr estate AAAAC
Polestar
155 5.3 13.1
1.6 TDI SE
121 11.6 43.0 12.5 13.6 2.7 104 184 32.3 46/56 1230 10.4.13 S80 4dr saloon AAAAC
SuPERB 4dr saloon AAAAC
3.2 SE Sport 141 8.5 21.7
2.0 TDI
128 10.3 31.5 9.8 10.4 2.6 138 236 34.6 34/44 1550 30.7.08 V70 5dr estate AAABC
RAPiD 4dr saloon AAABC
2.4 D5
138 8.9 24.1
1.2 TSI
114 11.3 45.5 11.5 14.2 2.9 84 118 26.1 40/47 1175 5.12.12 XC60 5dr 4x4 AAAAC
yETi 5dr SuV AAABC
D5 SE Lux
118 9.5 30.5
2.0 TDI 140 119 10.7 39.1 11.2 12.3 2.7 138 236 34.5 36/46 1545 7.10.09
westFieLd
74
70 20.5 44/59 945
7.12.11
69 83 22.8 41/51 1075 23.9.09

138 184 28.1 40/49 1212 13.2.13
227
148
296
113
258 34.4 32/38 1402 10.7.13

236 37.4 44/56 1390 16.1.13
280 27.1 34/29 1495 9.4.14
199 7.6 244Wh/m 1585 10.9.14
103 184 32.6 47/57 1495 31.8.11

197 207 20.6 29/39 1390 10.9.08
261 258 26.3 28/34 1400 24.2.10
197 207 26.3 11/35 1610
2.8.06
138 236 38.1 50/59 1560 26.1.11

138 236 30.0 31/39 1755 28.11.07
236 406 38.5 32/37 2155
1.9.10
236 369 35.2 30/40 2220 20.4.11
8.7 10.2 2.8 148 258 36.5 46/52 1545 15.8.12

6.9 9.2 3.0 179 295 39.4 46/59 1580
5.3.14
7.1 8.2 2.7 202 310 39.2 32/48 1700 8.12.10

5.5 3.2 2.6 279 382 34.3 44/49 1955 1.5.13
4.6 9.0 2.6 345 369 34.8 26/32 1834 15.10.14
7.7 *4.6 3.0 235 236 33.3 22/26 1615 18.10.06
8.2 9.8 2.8 182 295 35.6 32/39 1835 22.8.07
9.5 *5.8 2.9 182 295 33.6 17/36 1930 26.11.08
PluS 8 2dr convertible AAACC

suBaru
SPORT TuRBO 3dr hatch AAABC
4.8 V8
4.9 11.1 4.0 8.3 3.2 390 370 36.0 24/32 1230 22.8.12 XV 5dr hatch AAACC
ST3 UK200 142 4.6 12.6 6.9 4.7 3.1 201 185 22.7 25/ 650 3.10.12
3 WhEElER 2dr convertible AAAAA
2.0D SE
120 8.9 29.1 9.5 10.1 2.7 145 258 34.7 39/51 1465 21.3.12
3 Wheeler
115 8.0 29.9 7.7 5.1 3.56 80 103 21.3 30/- 520 6.6.12
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W Reg 2000-2002 Full Leather Interior,
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April 2015 | Major Service just carried out | Dolphin Grey | Full
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20 BEA.........3,300
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D
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E
VII EAT..................1,200
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H
H 6.....................170,000
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II HNS ...................5,000
20 HPC .................4,800
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J
38 J .................... 25,000
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II JCD ................... 6,500
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II JDJ .................... 3,500
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634 JGC ...............2,400
II JHM................... 6,000
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49 JON................10,000
550 JT .................. 6,500
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K
26 K.................... 22,000
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6 KTH....................4,800
I KX .....................47,000
L
43 LD ....................7,500
98 LD ................... 8,000
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92 LW................... 8,200
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M
92 M ................... 28,000
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8 MG .................. 32,000
32 MG ...................9,000
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866 MMB ............. 3,000

MI0 SES .............. 3,800
N
CII NAK.................1,300
S330 NCK ...............700
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II NMS ...................5,000
R6 NOW .............. 2,000
84 NT ....................7,500
NROIL.................. 2,500
GII NYD ...................700
O
O 49 ................... 55,000
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30 OJ ....................7,000
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6 OOO ............... 30,000
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P
6P ......................150,000
P I00................... 65,000
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PIL 2003 ..................800
PIL 2002 ..................800
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R
R 3.................... 220,000
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I RAT .................. 30,000
7 RBR .................. 5,500
4 RFP................... 5,500
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69 RJ.....................8,600
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RRK 2 .................. 6,800
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C7 RWG ...............1,800
S
II SAC....................7,800
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22 SMR.................7,000
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T
6 T .....................150,000
58 T .....................15,000
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TI TCH ............... 40,000
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94 TL.....................7,800
78 TR ................... 8,000
TRI3 MPH............ 5,500
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U
M66 UFC ..............1,800
V
P2I VGB................1,200
7 VJX.................... 3,800
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W
82 W....................10,500
W3I KER ...............4,000
49 WB ...................9,500
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I WWW .............120,000
X
28 X.....................18,800
333 X...................15,000
700 X...................15,500
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Y
444 Y ....................9,000
YDR 55 ................ 2,300
A3 YGY ....................800
l YTA .....................9,500
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Audi 100 Quattro (1985)

Here was an advert that took four-wheel drive technology to new heights
dvertising four-wheel drive

isnt easy if youre selling it on a
saloon car. It cant off-road like an
off-roader, and demonstrating a
car making undramatic progress along a
snowy path or a rain-sheened road might
well get TV channel-hoppers stabbing
at the remote. But back in the mid 1980s,
Audis advertising agency had an idea:
why not plant a Quattro on a ski-jump?
And have it drive to the top. In the snow.
It sounds simple, even if a sizeable
crane would be needed to heave the car
onto the ramp. But ski-jumps are steep,
they get steeper and keep on being
steep all the way to the top. So, as the
car climbs, theres the real possibility
of it losing grip, sliding backwards and
gathering enough slithering speed to
set an Olympic record for car-jumping.
While travelling backwards. Some
means of braking the car would be

needed, and one invisible to the camera.
But all that would come later.
The Audis ability to climb steep, icy
slopes needed to be tested before the
stunt, and this was achieved with a trip
to a glacier where it ascended a 39deg
gradient. A rather forbidding concrete
and wood ski-jump was then found
in Kaipola, Finland. The Pitkavuori
structures tower dizzied 57 meters
high, and the longest of its three runs
was 100 metres. It was built in 1964 but
abandoned in 1994 when it was realised
that skiers were getting 10 metres worth
of air as they departed its ramp, but that
came after Audis attempt to get to the
top with a 100 CS Quattro in 1986.
In theory the task was a little easier
than climbing the glacier, the jumps
ramp angle being a mere 37.5deg
rather than 39deg.
But that would still be
steep enough for Harald
Demuth, the rally driver
who would drive the
100. Hed be almost
blind doing it, the Audis
The Audi was completely

standard, apart from wearing
some studded winter tyres
sky-facing nose effectively obliterating

his view of the slope. Demuth had
three protection aids against disaster,
including a steel cable beneath the car, a
forward braking system and, if both of
those failed, a safety net under the ramp.
The Audi was otherwise completely
standard, apart from studded snow tyres.
The ad starts with an atmospheric,
close-up shot of a red, snow-caked 100.
A man approaches the car as some
suspenseful music kicks in. He gets in,
fires the car up and triggers the wipers
and lights. Apart from sitting on snow,
we have no idea where the Audi is. Were
no wiser when it drives off, although
it soon starts to climb on a ramp-like
structure that seems to be steepening.
Its only towards the end of the ad that the
camera pulls back and reveals a red car
climbing the last few metres to the top
of a ski-jump. There are no words, only
the legend Vorsprung Durch Technik
superimposed on the scene. That image
was enough, and Audi was unable to
resist a repeat performance in 2005.
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