BMW 320si
Few exterior mods, but 320si gets special 18in alloys
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BMW 320si

A limited-run homologation special of BMW’s world touring car. A mere 2600 will be made available worldwide, and only 500 will be coming to the UK.

BMW 320si
VW Polo GTI
The Polo will get up to 134mph in the end, but its kerbweight of 1164kg limits its on-road pace
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VW Polo GTI

Not the GTi that its name and looks suggest it might be.

VW Polo GTI
Fiat Sedici 1.6 Dynamic
It remains to be seen how the Sedici's price will compare with the four-wheel drive SX4
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Fiat Sedici 1.6 Dynamic

The Sedici is reasonably able off the road and on it, though the two-wheel drive Suzuki SX4, which is essentially the same car, undercuts it on price.

Fiat Sedici 1.6 Dynamic
Renault Espace 2.0 dCi 175
The rear seats are easier to move around or remove than before
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Renault Espace 2.0 dCi 175

Excellent new engine and worthwhile interior mods, but now showing its age.

Renault Espace 2.0 dCi 175
Alpina D3
The standard 19-inch wheels give a ride just on the acceptable side of hard
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Alpina D3 first drive

Interesting, desirable and capable sporting alternative to a 320d.

Alpina D3 first drive
Honda Civic Hybrid
The saloon retains double wishbone suspension at the back; neat handling
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Honda Civic Hybrid

Honda's Civic Hybrid is much faster than the IMA and more fun to drive than the Prius. It lacks the refinement of the Toyota, but is cheaper to buy.

Honda Civic Hybrid
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Citroën C6 2.7 HDi

Appealing, competent and an admirably different exec. But strewth, £38k?

Citroën C6 2.7 HDi
Saab 9-5 2.0t BioPower
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Saab 9-5 2.0t BioPower first drive

Good performance, and a decent car. But it needs fiscal incentives to succeed.

Saab 9-5 2.0t BioPower first drive
Suzuki SX4 1.6 GLX
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Suzuki SX4 1.6 GLX first drive

Decently priced, attractively styled junior soft-roader.

Suzuki SX4 1.6 GLX first drive
Renault Mégane 225 Renault F1 Team 3dr
The Mégane is mechanically the same as the Cup - which means 60mph in 6.8 seconds
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Renault Mégane 225 Renault F1 Team 3dr

For £900 more than the Cup you get plenty of extras. Worth consideration if you can live with the colour and decals.

Renault Mégane 225 Renault F1 Team 3dr
Alpina B6 Coupe
The B6 isn't as agile as the M6, but is a capable cross-country car
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Alpina B6 Coupe first drive

Every bit as desirable as the M6. Not as sharp, but a better grand tourer.

Alpina B6 Coupe first drive

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