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Lotus Elise SC first drive

Expensive, but worth the premium if you want the extra performance.

Lotus Elise SC first drive
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Renault Clio 197 Cup first drive

Still the best small hot-hatch around, but difficult to justify over the standard 197

Renault Clio 197 Cup first drive
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Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate first drive

C-class wagon is expensive, but it's spacious and drives well. Stick with the manual though

Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate first drive
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Renault Laguna 2.0 dCi 175 estate first drive

Great engine, average car. The pick of the Laguna range, though.

Renault Laguna 2.0 dCi 175 estate first drive
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Subaru Justy 1.0 R first drive

Competent but pricey, and not as mechanically interesting as Justys of old

Subaru Justy 1.0 R first drive
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Mazda 6 1.8 TS first drive

Entry-level Mazda 6 lacks a little polish and zest. Not quite as good as the best-in-class

Mazda 6 1.8 TS first drive
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Renault Grand Modus 1.2 TCE first drive

Longer Modus is usefully more versatile, spacious and feature-laden, but still lacks character

Renault Grand Modus 1.2 TCE first drive
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Jaguar XF SV8 first drive

Comfortable, precise, sophisticated and entertaining, the XF drives every bit as good as it looks

Jaguar XF SV8 first drive
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Mitsubishi Evo X first drive

Still a great driver's car, but not quite the stand-out performance weapon of old

Mitsubishi Evo X first drive
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Jaguar XF 4.2 V8 first drive

Arguably a better XF than the SV8 and, if you can overlook a small rear cabin, a class-leader

Jaguar XF 4.2 V8 first drive

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