Nissan Pathfinder 4.0 V6
0-62mph in 8.9sec, from the 265bhp 4.0-litre V6
First Drive

Nissan Pathfinder 4.0 V6 first drive

Well priced and equipped, and versatile and spacious, but off the pace dynamically.

2 September 2005
Nissan Pathfinder 4.0 V6 first drive
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Saab 9-3 1.9 TiD first drive

The 9-3 1.9TiD saloon managed three and a half stars in our road test. We like the estate a lot more – it’s stylish, comfortable and decent to drive – but not enough for the full four stars. Call it three and three quarters?

1 September 2005
Saab 9-3 1.9 TiD first drive
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BMW 130i M Sport first drive

Very fast super-hatch, but not quite the pure entertainer we had hoped for

31 August 2005
BMW 130i M Sport first drive
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Mercedes-Benz CLS 320 CDI first drive

The finest Mercedes currently on sale

30 August 2005
Mercedes-Benz CLS 320 CDI first drive
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NIssan 350Z S-Tune GT first drive

NISMO makes the good sublime. Difficult to get hold of here, though.

29 August 2005
NIssan 350Z S-Tune GT first drive
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VW Jetta 1.6 FSI first drive

Strong design builds on excellent Golf basics. A slightly smaller Passat for slightly less money. Is there a market for both?

27 August 2005
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI first drive
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Seat Leon 2.0 FSI

Leon scores with practicality and pricing, if not the sporting looks that wooed previous buyers.

26 August 2005
Seat Leon 2.0 FSI
Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 Turbo SRi
A new grille and new projector headlamps define the look of the restyled Vectras
First Drive

Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 Turbo SRi

Much improved, but so is the competition in this toughest of tough classes.

25 August 2005
Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 Turbo SRi
First Drive

Mazda 6 2.3 Sport

Impressive handling and well-balanced ride make the Mazda 6 a lot of fun to drive. Greatly improved interior design and noise suppression make it well-worthy of purchase.

24 August 2005
Mazda 6 2.3 Sport
Audi A4 DTM
The DTM's look is subtle, not at all like an outlandish race car
First Drive

Audi A4 DTM

Changes are successful and add to driver enjoyment, but at nearly £30k the DTM is too expensive.

23 August 2005
Audi A4 DTM
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Jeep Commander 5.7 V8 first drive

A lot of Jeep for the money, but the dynamics could let it down in the UK.

22 August 2005
Jeep Commander 5.7 V8 first drive
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Land Rover Defender 90 Td5

Crude and noisy, but fun to drive and fantastic off-road.

20 August 2005
Land Rover Defender 90 Td5

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