First Drive

Lexus RX400h SE

Ken Livingstone is not going to like Lexus’ new RX400h hybrid one bit. The London mayor’s campaign to eradicate off-roaders from the capital is based on the premise that they belch CO2 emissions and imbibe unleaded like there’s no tomorrow

29 March 2005
Lexus RX400h SE
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Audi A3 2.0T

More bite, but hard to swallow cost

22 March 2005
Audi A3 2.0T
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Audi A4 Cabrio 3.0 S-Line

A bit more show, no more go

22 March 2005
Audi A4 Cabrio 3.0 S-Line
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VW Passat 2.0 FSI

Passat outdone by inside job

22 March 2005
VW Passat 2.0 FSI
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Mercedes-Benz ML 500

Fastest non-AMG M-class is hard to justify

22 March 2005
Mercedes-Benz ML 500
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Ford Fiesta Zetec-S

There's more to life than speed

21 March 2005
Ford Fiesta Zetec-S
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Renault Mégane Trophy

Mégane Trophy is a winner

15 March 2005
Renault Mégane Trophy
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Maserati MC12

MC hammered

15 March 2005
Maserati MC12
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Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 2005 first drive

Subtlety is more than enough

15 March 2005
Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 2005 first drive
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Suzuki Swift 1.5 GLX first drive

Swift suddenly finds its form

15 March 2005
Suzuki Swift 1.5 GLX first drive
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Chevrolet Matiz

Small but not perfectly formed

15 March 2005
Chevrolet Matiz
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Alfa Romeo 147 JTD Lusso

Romeo is still a heart-throb

15 March 2005
Alfa Romeo 147 JTD Lusso

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