First Drive

Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi XS

The Sorento has been improved by its refresh, but not by enough to beat Hyundai's Santa Fe

Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi XS
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BMW X3 3.0sd

Good to drive and very quick, but at this price we'd go for the better-looking and slightly bigger X5.

BMW X3 3.0sd
Citroën C4 Grand Picasso 2.0 HDi
The C4 can be raised or lowered by the driver
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Citroën C4 Grand Picasso 2.0 HDi

Citroen's new people-carrier is a massive step forward from the Xsara Picasso, and a fine-riding stylish newcomer. This first taste of a pre-production car bodes well.

Citroën C4 Grand Picasso 2.0 HDi
Suzuki Swift Sport
Twin exhaust pipes for the Sport
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Suzuki Swift Sport first drive

More nicely warmed through than really hot, but this well-sorted and likeable hatch is the best of its type.

Suzuki Swift Sport first drive
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Nissan Murano GTC

The GTC is a concept in progress at the moment, but it has enough delights to make us keen on it

Nissan Murano GTC
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Bentley Arnage T

Bentley has given the Arnage an extra stab of power and, finally, a six-speed gearbox

Bentley Arnage T
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Mazda 3 2.0 Sport first drive

The 3 is improved by its facelift, but not sufficiently so to challenge the class best - and a few significant drawbacks remain

Mazda 3 2.0 Sport first drive
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Kia Carens 2.0 CRDi GS

The Carens has decent packaging and is an acceptable drive. But it is thoroughly unexceptional - and will need keen pricing

Kia Carens 2.0 CRDi GS
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Jeep Wrangler 3.8 V6 Unlimited

The Wrangler for the family man has been much improved, but is still fairly rough around the edges.

Jeep Wrangler 3.8 V6 Unlimited
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Audi S3

The body is discreet; the engine isn't; the dynamics are still remote. On this first taste, the expensive S3 is a strange combination: raucous yet remote. A UK drive may clarify the situation.

Audi S3

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