First Drive

Subaru Impreza 2.0 WRX

Our favourite Suburu just got even better. Hot hatch drivers approach at their own risk.

9 November 2004
Subaru Impreza 2.0 WRX
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Citroën C5 1.6 HDi 110 VTR 5dr Hatchback

Range, refinement and plenty of space make this a fine cruising car. It's just a little slow

2 November 2004
Citroën C5 1.6 HDi 110 VTR 5dr Hatchback
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Honda Jazz 1.2 i-DSi

Cheapest Jazz makes the most sense; its's mini-MPV practicality for hatchback money

2 November 2004
Honda Jazz 1.2 i-DSi
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Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi XE

Good value small SUV, but not good enough to put the Toyota RAV4 in its place

2 November 2004
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi XE
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Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 CZT

Interesting newcomer to the hot-hatch ranks with lots of potential and good performance-per-pound, but questions remain over its reserved looks and unexciting chassis

2 November 2004
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 CZT
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Mitsubishi Evo MR FQ-400

Never mind evolution: with 405bhp and 355 lb ft from just 2.0 litres the Evo FQ-400 is more like a revolution. Just don't think about the 47 grand you'll need to buy one.

2 November 2004
Mitsubishi Evo MR FQ-400
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Ford Five Hundred

This sedan's a sedative

27 October 2004
Ford Five Hundred
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Skoda Fabia Elegance

Czech up for cosmetic surgery

26 October 2004
Skoda Fabia Elegance
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Honda FR-V 1.7

Room but no power for the people

26 October 2004
Honda FR-V 1.7
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BMW 320Cd Convertible

Diesel soft-top is no road burner

26 October 2004
BMW 320Cd Convertible
First Drive

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0TS

Easy on the eye and easier to drive

26 October 2004
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0TS
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Citroën C4 2.0 HDi VTR

Citroën rediscovers its roots with radical C4

26 October 2004
Citroën C4 2.0 HDi VTR

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