Hummer's H3 is mightily effective off the road, but not good enough on it to risk taking a smack in the mouth for
America's most popular luxo-SUV is too big, too ungainly, and would be best left on the far side of the Atlantic
Ferociously quick - not that you'd know from looking - the Mazda 3 MPS is an effective overtaking tool, but lacks a little involvement and the chassis bala
Hydrogen 7 is much less powerful than standard 760, but still acceptably swift
Proves hydrogen-powered cars can provide levels of performance and refinement that are within touching distance of their petrol-powered siblings.
Safety is as comprehensive as you'd expect from Volvo
The C70 perhaps makes most sense with the D5 diesel, which admirably suits its cruising prowess - except when you need to nip into a gap in traffic.
Near-identical looks to the coupe
Targa 4 combines real practicality with serious performance and the pleasure of (largely) open-air motoring. Quite possibly the pick of the range.
For all the charms of its looks and fabulous engine, it is hard to make a rational case for the Gransport Spyder.
The Colt is competitively priced when compared with the Tigra, but a Mini is still much more fun
The same compromises as other CCs, but with turbo character and performance.
The engine management system has been changed to release 160bhp in normal mode; 195bhp in Sport
The 888 is fast and furious, but fun. At only £120 more than a 1.9 SRi 150, expect the 100 examples to sell quickly.
Performance is just as ballistic as you might expect
Evo flagship now faster and more drivable. Still a little one-dimensional, but unforgettable all the same.
Fast, comfortable, and charismatic too, but still not a Porsche for the hardcore performance nut.
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