First drives

Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI SE
Skoda's Fabia hatchback is now in its third generation
First Drive

2014 Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI SE first drive

New third-gen Fabia proves a comfortable and capable car in 1.4 TDI SE specification, albeit one that could stand to be less costly and more interesting

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14 October 2014
2014 Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI SE first drive
BMW X6 xDrive50i SE
For now, this xDrive50i is the fastest variant of the X6 you can buy
First Drive

BMW X6 xDrive50i SE first drive

Twin-turbocharged X6 makes for a surprisingly compelling alternative to the likes of a Range Rover Sport – on the performance front, at least

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14 October 2014
BMW X6 xDrive50i SE first drive
BMW X6 M50d
The second-generation BMW X6 arrives in UK dealers in December
First Drive

BMW X6 M50d first drive

With excellent attention to detail and improved practicality, there's no reason why this new second-generation X6 shouldn't be just as successful as the first

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11 October 2014
BMW X6 M50d first drive
Ford Mondeo hybrid
This is the first time Ford has offered a hybrid Mondeo in European markets
First Drive

2014 Ford Mondeo hybrid first drive

Low-volume Mondeo hybrid has its charms, but the diesel makes for a better all-round choice

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10 October 2014
2014 Ford Mondeo hybrid first drive
Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI
This revised VW Scirocco is based on the Mk5/6 Golf
First Drive

2014 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI UK first drive

Even in entry-level form, VW's Scirocco coupé offers decent power and impressive real-world economy

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9 October 2014
2014 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI UK first drive
Ford Mondeo Estate 1.5T EcoBoost Titanium
In Titanium estate form and with a 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine, the Mondeo estate costs £23,495
First Drive

2014 Ford Mondeo Estate 1.5T EcoBoost first drive

In larger estate form the new Ford Mondeo continues to impress, offering increased practicality and passenger comfort

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9 October 2014
2014 Ford Mondeo Estate 1.5T EcoBoost first drive
Suzuki Swift 1.2 Dualjet SZ4
Upgrades to Suzuki's 1.2-litre petrol engine are geared to improving efficiency
First Drive

Suzuki Swift 1.2 Dualjet SZ4 first drive

New tech boosts the Swift’s economy, but it also boosts the price

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9 October 2014
Suzuki Swift 1.2 Dualjet SZ4 first drive
Volkswagen Passat estate 2.0 TDI BlueMotion
This 2.0 TDI BlueMotion version of the new Volkswagen Passat is destined to make up the majority of UK sales
First Drive

2015 Volkswagen Passat estate 2.0 TDI BlueMotion first drive

Comfortable, practical and spacious - Volkswagen's latest Passat continues to impress

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8 October 2014
2015 Volkswagen Passat estate 2.0 TDI BlueMotion first drive
Renault Twingo Dynamique SCe 70
Prices for the Renault Twingo start at £9495, but this 1.0 Dynamique model costs £10,995
First Drive

Renault Twingo Dynamique SCe 70 UK first drive

Renault's third-generation city car impresses about town, but this naturally aspirated Twingo won't be to everyone's liking

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8 October 2014
Renault Twingo Dynamique SCe 70 UK first drive
Fiat Panda Cross 1.3 MultiJet
The Fiat Panda Cross rides 9mm higher than the Panda 4x4, and benefits further from improved approach and departure angles
First Drive

Fiat Panda Cross 1.3 MultiJet UK first drive

More rugged version of Fiat's Panda 4x4 offers impressive off-road ability, but the result is just too pricey

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8 October 2014
Fiat Panda Cross 1.3 MultiJet UK first drive
Volkswagen Passat 2.0 BiTDi GT 4Motion
In 2.0 BiTDi GT 4Motion guise, the eight-generation VW Passat costs £34,510
First Drive

VW Passat 2.0 BiTDi GT 4Motion first drive

A credit to VW’s reputation for peerless engineering and attention to detail. Conventional, predictable, rational – but very accomplished

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6 October 2014
VW Passat 2.0 BiTDi GT 4Motion first drive
Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI 150
This lower-powered diesel Scirocco costs £26,525
First Drive

2014 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI 150 UK first drive

Mild mid-life refresh enhances the appeal of Volkswagen’s oil-burning coupé

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6 October 2014
2014 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI 150 UK first drive

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