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Hyundai i800 2.5 TD

Reasonably cheap eight-seat MPV with a huge boot and no delusions of grandeur

Hyundai i800 2.5 TD
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Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0 TDI first drive

Pricey and less practical than the saloon, but with plenty more appeal

Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0 TDI first drive
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BMW X6 xDrive35d

Outstanding performance and economy in a package that rewrites the SUV rulebook

BMW X6 xDrive35d
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Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Titanium first drive

Practical and good to drive, with all the added benefits of an SUV.

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Titanium first drive
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Renault Twingo 1.2 60 Extreme first drive

Good to drive and comfortable to be in, but let down by a high price and poor emissions

Renault Twingo 1.2 60 Extreme first drive
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BMW X6 xDrive50i

A superb blend of serene interior, sharp dynamics and provocative looks

BMW X6 xDrive50i
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Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI first drive

A good fast estate, but difficult to justify over the diesel alternatives

Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI first drive
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Citroën C5 HDi V6 Exclusive first drive

The best executed big Citroen saloon yet, but be wary of residuals

Citroën C5 HDi V6 Exclusive first drive
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Mazda RX-8 Type RS first drive

New RX-8 is an improvement, but even the RS model hasn't progressed enough

Mazda RX-8 Type RS first drive
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Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 DI-D GS3 first drive

Good value family car, but lacking dynamics and quality

Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 DI-D GS3 first drive

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