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Mercedes B200

Very spacious for five. It's a shame other MPVs offer a lot more for a lot less.

20 July 2005
Mercedes B200
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Cadillac CTSV

Emotive big sports saloon with real ability, but flawed and too expensive

19 July 2005
Cadillac CTSV
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Porsche 911 Carrera 4 cabrio

Fast, comfortable, and charismatic too, but still not a Porsche for the hardcore performance nut.

18 July 2005
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 cabrio
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Nissan Micra 160SR

Lives up to its ‘sporting’ tag. Decent chassis, willing engine, first-rate pricing and equipment.

16 July 2005
Nissan Micra 160SR
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Nissan Micra 350 SR first drive

Bonkers mid-engined Micra makes no sense, but the world's a better place for its existence

15 July 2005
Nissan Micra 350 SR first drive
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Mitsubishi Grandis 2.0 DI-D

Decent diesel and fair price makes the Grandis an appealing proposition in the sector.

15 July 2005
Mitsubishi Grandis 2.0 DI-D
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Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D 148

Reasonable value, but offers little more than 2.0 D-4D.

14 July 2005
Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D 148
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Skoda Octavia 4x4 1.9 TDI 1998-2005 first drive

Go four-wheel drive without attracting the unwanted attention of environmantal protesters.

12 July 2005
Skoda Octavia 4x4 1.9 TDI 1998-2005 first drive
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Renault Clio 182 Trophy first drive

The best value performance car on sale in the UK today

11 July 2005
Renault Clio 182 Trophy first drive
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Kia Rio 1.4 GS

Ride on faster roads and indifferent interior trim quality the lowlights in an otherwise decent car. If priced right, and it probably will be, it’s worth a look.

9 July 2005
Kia Rio 1.4 GS
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Renault Megane 225 Cup

Cup modifications are a big improvement for the Megane 225, and it saves you money too.

8 July 2005
Renault Megane 225 Cup
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Smart Forfour 1.5 Brabus

Fastest ever Smart, but pricey

7 July 2005
Smart Forfour 1.5 Brabus

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