Bugatti Veyron
For all its pace, Veyron is a surprisingly managable supercar
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Bugatti Veyron 2005 first drive

Fastest car in the world is shatteringly fast and vastly capable, but lacks emotion.

24 October 2005
Bugatti Veyron 2005 first drive
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Audi A4 2.0T

The family looks are questionable, but suspension and engine upgrades tackle the A4 cab’s weak driving dynamics.

22 October 2005
Audi A4 2.0T
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Mini Cooper S Checkmate

Buy now for exclusivity; Checkmate adds to Cooper S's appeal.

22 October 2005
Mini Cooper S Checkmate
Saab 9-5 2.3 HOT
Dynamically, the 9-5 lags behind more modern rivals
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Saab 9-5 2.3 HOT

Comfy and well priced, but short on dynamics and luxury cabin ambience.

21 October 2005
Saab 9-5 2.3 HOT
Toyota Yaris 1.3
Toyota's new supermini looks fresh - but it could only be a Yaris
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Toyota Yaris 1.3 first drive

Thoroughly improved, Yaris is impressive — but appeals more to head than heart.

20 October 2005
Toyota Yaris 1.3 first drive
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Subaru Impreza 2.5 WRX STi Type-UK first drive

Larger engine makes STi faster again, but overall package starting to show its age.

19 October 2005
Subaru Impreza 2.5 WRX STi Type-UK first drive
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Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2012-2015 first drive

More expensive than a Carrera 2 and perhaps a touch less entertaining. But steering feels better and it looks fabulous.

18 October 2005
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2012-2015 first drive
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Hyundai Getz 1.5 CRTD first drive

Strong new diesels improve Getz’s appeal. Priced less aggressively than Kia Rio cousin, but it’s hardly pricey.

18 October 2005
Hyundai Getz 1.5 CRTD first drive
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Spyker C8 first drive

Ludicrously expensive and makes little sense, but sounds fabulous.

17 October 2005
Spyker C8 first drive
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Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTi first drive

Revised chassis offers a much-improved drive, and Vectra wagon has few peers for space.

16 October 2005
Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTi first drive
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Mercedes C230 SE 2000-2008

Smoother V6 lack's supercharged four's torque, but adds much-needed refinement.

15 October 2005
Mercedes C230 SE 2000-2008
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0
On-road agility is much improved over its predecessor
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Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 first drive

Far better than the car it replaces and deserves to sell better as a result.

14 October 2005
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 first drive

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