First drives

At 1875kg, the Allroad is not exactly light

First Drive

Audi Allroad 2.7 V6 TDi

The Allroad is appealing on UK roads for brisk touring. It's refined, luxurious and relaxing.

22 May 2006

Audi Allroad 2.7 V6 TDi

The Polo will get up to 134mph in the end, but its kerbweight of 1164kg limits its on-road pace

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VW Polo GTI

Not the GTi that its name and looks suggest it might be.

19 May 2006

VW Polo GTI

The Colt is competitively priced when compared with the Tigra, but a Mini is still much more fun

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Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 CZC T

The same compromises as other CCs, but with turbo character and performance.

18 May 2006

Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 CZC T

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Audi RS4 Avant 2005-2008 first drive

The Avant is only slightly more expensive than the saloon, just as talented and inevitably more spacious. What's not to like?

17 May 2006

Audi RS4 Avant 2005-2008 first drive

Tweaked diff results in a road/track hybrid that will drift until the tyres can take no more

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BMW Z4 3.2 M 2dr Coupe

Not exactly a rival for Porsche's awesome Cayman, but a compelling proposition all of its own.

17 May 2006

BMW Z4 3.2 M 2dr Coupe

The forthcoming coupe has made the saloon look more awkward than before

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BMW 330DI Prototype first drive

BMW's straight six sounds gruffer in this prototype, but it offers better fuel economy and performance - to almost diesel levels - from this 3.o-litre petrol unit.

17 May 2006

BMW 330DI Prototype first drive

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Porsche 911 Carrera S Powerpack 2005-2012 first drive

Expensive, but it does give the Carrera S more edge and a great soundtrack

17 May 2006

Porsche 911 Carrera S Powerpack 2005-2012 first drive

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Jeep Commander 3.0 V6 CRD Limited

The Commander is reasonably capable on-road and very capable off it. It comes well equipped and is more of a challenge to the Discovery than might be imagined

12 May 2006

Jeep Commander 3.0 V6 CRD Limited

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Porsche 911 Turbo

The latest 911 Turbo is the supreme all-rounder, and for a shade under £100k actually looks good value.

10 May 2006

Porsche 911 Turbo

Cornering grip is phenomenal

First Drive

When developing the 599, Ferrari wanted to create a “21st-century F40.” It has done that and then some - we can’t think of another car on sale with a better claim to being the greatest production supercar in the world.

10 May 2006

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano