First Drive

Mini Countryman 1.6D 2WD

2WD Countryman is no real-life compromise, but eco-friendly diesel lets down the package

Mini Countryman 1.6D 2WD
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Jeep Compass 2.2 CRD

Refreshed Jeep junior is tough, usable and shows improvement, but isn’t good enough to threaten the best in class

Jeep Compass 2.2 CRD
Volvo S60 DRIVe R-Design
Essentially it’s just like most of the S60 models, only more frugal and more competitively priced
First Drive

Volvo S60 DRIVe R-Design

Avoid the R-Design’s firm ride, but otherwise the DRIVe is the pick of the S60 range

Volvo S60 DRIVe R-Design
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VW Phaeton 3.0 V6 TDI

With value-for-money in mind, it’s an appealing enough prospect, but can't match its rivals

VW Phaeton 3.0 V6 TDI
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro
The new A6’s key messages are ‘masses of tech’, ‘improved efficiency’ and ‘lighter construction’
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Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro 2011 UK first drive

A6 is more than capable of taking the Jaguar XF or BMW 530d on when it comes to everyday liveability

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro 2011 UK first drive
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
The new look brings a muscularity to the CLS without destroying the elegance of the original concept
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Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 first drive

The sophistication of the CLS’s drivetrain gives pleasing performance and economy figures

Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 first drive
Hyundai i40 Tourer
Given the right tweaks and good pricing and warranty, the i40 could be another competitive Hyundai
First Drive

Hyundai i40 Tourer 1.7 CRDi

Development drive shows i40’s potential; it just needs tweaking to make it class competitive

Hyundai i40 Tourer 1.7 CRDi
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Audi A6 2.0 TDI

It scores for styling, economy and quality and will account for three-quarters of A6 sales

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
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Hyundai Veloster 2012 first drive

Early UK development drive shows that Hyundai's oddball coupe has potential

Hyundai Veloster 2012 first drive
Range Rover Evoque
For all its docile and torquey power, it's the Evoque's ride that dominates
First Drive

Range Rover Evoque

Early impressions of most radical Land Rover ever are almost all positive

Range Rover Evoque

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