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Fiat Croma 1.9 Multijet

An acceptable company hack but distinctly lacking in anything that might pass for star quality

5 August 2005
Fiat Croma 1.9 Multijet
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Subaru Impreza 2.0 WRX STi first drive

Looks better and goes better. A worthy rival to the Mitsubishi Evo IX.

4 August 2005
Subaru Impreza 2.0 WRX STi first drive
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Subaru Legacy 2.0R

Fewer cylinders but extra poke makes Legacy still more desirable.

2 August 2005
Subaru Legacy 2.0R
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Subaru Forester 2.5XT first drive

Can't afford a Porsche Cayenne Turbo? This is about as fast an SUV as you'll find for under £25k.

1 August 2005
Subaru Forester 2.5XT first drive
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Peugeot 307 2.0 Feline first drive

The jury is out on the facelifted 307's styling, but the minor interior mods work. As for the Feline: exclusive but flawed.

1 August 2005
Peugeot 307 2.0 Feline first drive
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Chevrolet Lacetti WTCC R+ first drive

Surprisingly good, but needs to be cheap to tempt buyers from more established brands.

30 July 2005
Chevrolet Lacetti WTCC R+ first drive
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VW Passat 2.0 TDI 140

Good value Sport brings some appealing extras. A keener drive, but hardly exciting and ride can be fidgety.

29 July 2005
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 140
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Bentley Continental GT Mulliner

Makes your Conti stand out in the football club car park, but doesn't make it a better drive.

27 July 2005
Bentley Continental GT Mulliner
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Chevrolet Evanda 2.0 first drive

Not quite good enough yet, but expect the facelifted car to offer top value. Cabbies should form an orderly queue.

25 July 2005
Chevrolet Evanda 2.0 first drive
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Mercedes-Benz R 350 first drive

Unusual but highly effective — if very large — luxury people-mover

23 July 2005
Mercedes-Benz R 350 first drive
Peugeot 1007 1.4 8v
The 1007 may be recommended if the accessibility provided by the slide doors appeals
First Drive

Peugeot 1007 1.4 8v

Not the best 1007, and heavy Pug is only an average supermini to drive.

22 July 2005
Peugeot 1007 1.4 8v
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Mazda 5 2.0 first drive

The 5 strikes a good balance between driver appeal and practicality. Diesels should be better still.

21 July 2005
Mazda 5 2.0 first drive

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