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Aston Martin Vanquish S Manual

A proper manual gearbox makes the Vanquish the car it always should have been

Aston Martin Vanquish S Manual
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Audi TT Roadster 3.2 first drive

A thoroughly accomplished all-rounder. Enjoyable to drive, good to look at, great to be in.

Audi TT Roadster 3.2 first drive
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Vauxhall VXR8

Aussie V8 supersaloon of the old school, with refinements to challenge the Europeans.

Vauxhall VXR8
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Jeep Compass 2.0D

Jeep’s take on the soft-roader is okay but nothing more. Priced keenly, but no bargain.

Jeep Compass 2.0D
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Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 Di-D 2007 UK first drive

Very good in the rough stuff, but very crude on the road. And it's not cheap, either.

Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 Di-D 2007 UK first drive
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Citroën C4 Picasso 2.0 HDi VTR+ first drive

New range-topping five-seat Picasso is good-looking and well-equipped, but we'd still go for the cheaper option

Citroën C4 Picasso 2.0 HDi VTR+ first drive
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Jeep Patriot 2.4 first drive

Jeep Patriot is like an old Cherokee - tough, rugged-looking, and a bit rough around the edges

Jeep Patriot 2.4 first drive
Smart Fortwo Passion
Longer wheelbase makes for improved stability and cruising manner
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Smart Fortwo Passion first drive

New, bigger Smart is much less flawed than its forebear, but retains its appealing city car character

Smart Fortwo Passion first drive
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Aston V8 Vantage Prodrive first drive

The car the V8 should have been from launch - but tuning kit is costly

Aston V8 Vantage Prodrive first drive
Maybach 62S
Maybach 62S gets revised grille, wheels and lights too
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Maybach 62S first drive

An even more incredible - and incredibly expensive - place from which to command your business empire

Maybach 62S first drive

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