First Drive

Mercedes E250 CDI BlueEfficiency first drive

New E-class is more cosseting and better to drive than ever

4 March 2009
Mercedes E250 CDI BlueEfficiency first drive
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Kia Magentis 2.0 CRDi

Revised styling and a more powerful diesel, but still a dynamic disappointment.

3 March 2009
Kia Magentis 2.0 CRDi
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Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 CZ2 ClearTec first drive

Petrol-engined eco model adds real spark to the Colt line-up

2 March 2009
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 CZ2 ClearTec first drive
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Ford Kuga 2.5 Titanium

A niche product, but the petrol Kuga is every bit as good as its diesel counterpart

27 February 2009
Ford Kuga 2.5 Titanium
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Saab 9-3X (2009-2011) first drive

Raised suspension and body modifications add all-road appeal 

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27 February 2009
Saab 9-3X (2009-2011) first drive
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Fiat Bravo 2.0 Multijet first drive

New common-rail diesel gives Fiat's Focus challenger better performance and flexibility

26 February 2009
Fiat Bravo 2.0 Multijet first drive
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BMW 635d Edition Sport first drive

Wheel and suspension package is expensive, but does improve the 6-series

25 February 2009
BMW 635d Edition Sport first drive
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Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart 5dr first drive

An entertaining, if quirky, alternative to the usual junior hot hatch suspects

23 February 2009
Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart 5dr first drive
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Porsche Cayman 2.9 first drive

Entry-level Cayman is predictably brilliant

19 February 2009
Porsche Cayman 2.9 first drive
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Jaguar XKR 5.0 V8 2009 first drive

Fettled interior, new engine and harder-edged drive make for a great GT

19 February 2009
Jaguar XKR 5.0 V8 2009 first drive
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Peugeot 308 1.6 THP CC first drive

A reasonable drive, but packaging is compromised

19 February 2009
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP CC first drive
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Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI Sport first drive

The petrol Exeo appeals, but the diesels are better

19 February 2009
Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI Sport first drive

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