First Drive

Mercedes-Benz ML 250 Bluetec

Four-pot diesel ML does enough to make you wonder if you really need the extra urge and consumption of a six

Mercedes-Benz ML 250 Bluetec
First Drive

Mercedes-Benz ML 350 Bluetec

Mercedes’ luxurious and well-manned V6 diesel ML has class, quality and comfort to spare

Mercedes-Benz ML 350 Bluetec
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Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion SE 2011 first drive

Revised Tiguan is as talented an all-rounder as you’re likely to find in the compact 4x4 market

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion SE 2011 first drive
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Hyundai i40 Tourer 1.6 GDi Style

Small capacity petrol Hyundai falls short of the standards of its rangemates. Avoid it.

Hyundai i40 Tourer 1.6 GDi Style
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Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi

Cheapest i40 diesel is spacious, well-mannered and great value – but could still drive better

Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
First Drive

BMW X3 xDrive30d M Sport

Range-topping X3 combines real-world virtues with exceptional performance and entertaining handling

BMW X3 xDrive30d M Sport
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Porsche Panamera Diesel

Diesel four-door blends economy and refinement with success, but it’s a disappointing sports saloon

Porsche Panamera Diesel
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BMW 120d 5dr hatch 2011 first drive

BMW’s five-door babe is better in every objective sense, but still lacks that crucial entertainment factor

BMW 120d 5dr hatch 2011 first drive
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Audi Q3 2.0 TDI SE

Q3 rides, handles, performs and generally behaves competently enough

Audi Q3 2.0 TDI SE
Video

Audi Q3 video review - 90sec verdict

Audi's Evoque rival put to the test

Audi Q3 video review - 90sec verdict
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Audi Q3 2.0 TDI quattro

Audi’s new junior 4x4 has class, quality and real dynamic polish, but is a little short on space

Audi Q3 2.0 TDI quattro

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