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Nissan Note 1.4 S first drive

Practical and well equipped, the Note should seduce European buyers.

18 August 2005
Nissan Note 1.4 S first drive
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Proton Savvy 1.2 first drive

Not quite ‘my first Lotus’, but finally a decent effort from Proton

17 August 2005
Proton Savvy 1.2 first drive
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Ford StreetKa

Appealing little Ford gets a red interior, but canvas roof and disappointing engine hurt its appeal.

16 August 2005
Ford StreetKa
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Volvo XC90 D5 S Euro4 first drive

Better automatic box makes the most of improved engine. Still no rocketship but quicker than before.

15 August 2005
Volvo XC90 D5 S Euro4 first drive
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Ferrari F430 F1 Spider

Open goal

15 August 2005
Ferrari F430 F1 Spider
Suzuki SX4 1.9 DDiS
Neat lines are clear despite disguise
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Suzuki SX4 1.9 DDiS first drive

Promising and practical soft-roader with potential to improve Suzuki’s style and image.

13 August 2005
Suzuki SX4 1.9 DDiS first drive
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Toyota Land Cruiser Amazon first drive

Although not much changed since the last model, the '06 Amazon remains a likeable, more affordable alternative to a Range Rover, but not quite as good.

12 August 2005
Toyota Land Cruiser Amazon first drive
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Renault Clio 182 Brodie Brittain Racing first drive

Worthwhile range of modifications - if only for the improved exhaust note. Not cheap, though.

11 August 2005
Renault Clio 182 Brodie Brittain Racing first drive
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Peugeot 307 2.0 HDi 136 first drive

CC finally gets the torque needed to overcome its weight disadvantage. Pick of the range.

10 August 2005
Peugeot 307 2.0 HDi 136 first drive
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Marcos TSO GT2 first drive

Promising new British sports car backs a classy design with a quality chassis

9 August 2005
Marcos TSO GT2 first drive
VW Passat 2.0 TDI estate
Neat lines more attractive than last car - and better balanced than saloon
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VW Passat 2.0 TDI estate first drive

Classy, versatile and affordable, with low running costs in diesel guise

8 August 2005
VW Passat 2.0 TDI estate first drive
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Audi A8 3.2 V6 first drive

A useful over the V8, but we prefer four-wheel drive in our A8s

6 August 2005
Audi A8 3.2 V6 first drive

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