Mini One D
Spot the diesel by the discreet grille below the number plate
First Drive

Mini One D

Excellent but pricey little car with great economy and still rock-solid residuals. Now feels sportier.

5 November 2005
Mini One D
First Drive

Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

Looks superb, and easier to exploit its pace more of the time.

5 November 2005
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S
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Mercedes-Benz R 320 CDI first drive

The only car you’ll ever need? Possibly not. We’d like one all the same.

4 November 2005
Mercedes-Benz R 320 CDI first drive
BMW 318d
318d offers an £1110 saving over 320d
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BMW 318d 2005-2011 first drive

Does exactly what you'd expect, but far from cheap.

4 November 2005
BMW 318d 2005-2011 first drive
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Ford Focus 2.5T first drive

Takes time to love, but ST manages to combine relaxation with deep hot hatch ability.

3 November 2005
Ford Focus 2.5T first drive
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Dodge SRT-10 coupe first drive

Massive torque makes up for poor gearshift, while hard-top'scabin now offers some practicality.

31 October 2005
Dodge SRT-10 coupe first drive
BMW 520d SE
Entry-level diesel Five is frugal and surprisingly punchy
First Drive

BMW 520d SE first drive

Frugal yet still punchy enough to prevent you being embarrassed at the traffic light GP

29 October 2005
BMW 520d SE first drive
E-class is cooking on gas
NGT drives just like a normal E200K
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Mercedes-Benz E200 NGT first drive

Not very thrilling, but will please the Greens. Shame you can't buy one in the UK yet.

29 October 2005
Mercedes-Benz E200 NGT first drive
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Toyota Corolla T-Sport first drive

Supercharger makes sporting Corolla more useable, and expensive.

28 October 2005
Toyota Corolla T-Sport first drive
Lexus IS250
Bland Lexus look of old is gone, new car looks almost exotic
First Drive

Lexus IS250

Not quite a 3-series, but gets close and looks fantastic

27 October 2005
Lexus IS250
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Honda Legend 3.5 V6

Impressive on first acquaintance, especially new four-wheel-drive system.

26 October 2005
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
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Renault Laguna 2.0 dCi 150

A big step forward over the 1.9, but up against some top-class opposition.

25 October 2005
Renault Laguna 2.0 dCi 150

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