First Drive

Jaguar XKR 2006 first drive

The XK was good - this, the XKR, is brilliant

Jaguar XKR 2006 first drive
First Drive

Mitsubishi Evo MR RS

So far only available in Japan, the MR RS offers less weight than the GSR and, crucially, a faster-responding turbo. But you still need 3000rpm before anything happens.

Mitsubishi Evo MR RS
First Drive

Subaru Forester 2.5 XTE

A real Q-car. Very quick and pretty capable, but don't mistake this for a sports car. Prodrive Package adds more punch - especially useful for overtaking

Subaru Forester 2.5 XTE
First Drive

Range Rover Overfinch Supersport first drive

The Overfinch options are beautifully made but the price is quite ridiculous. It sounds wonderful, though.

Range Rover Overfinch Supersport first drive
First Drive

Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi first drive

The new Corsa finds itself with multi-talented classmates, but this first drives shows it has the talent to compete - and perhaps even win.

Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi first drive
First Drive

VW Touran 1.4 TSI SE 7st

The Touran is very dull to look at and a little cheap-feeling to sit in. But it's a very competent design and the Twincharger engine makes it very much worth considering.

VW Touran 1.4 TSI SE 7st
Audi S8
S8 has many talents, but it's not as fast as the more expensive AMG opposition
First Drive

Audi S8 2002-2015

Installing the Gallardo's V10 in the A8 limousine sounds like a recipe for luxurious mayhem. But the detuned V10 is rather muted in this application and, although the S8 has great charm, it somewhat falls between two stools

Audi S8 2002-2015
First Drive

Vauxhall Antara 2.0 TD

Impresive Antara does enough to back up its good looks; a world away from the old Frontera

Vauxhall Antara 2.0 TD
First Drive

Volvo S80 D5 SE Lux first drive

Volvo's big diesel saloon has its flaws, but its excellent interior and fine cruising ability mean it does stack up as an admittedly quirky alternative to its German rivals.

Volvo S80 D5 SE Lux first drive
First Drive

Seat Leon 2.0 TFSI FR

The Leon FR is compellingly cheap, but you can tell where the corners were cut.

Seat Leon 2.0 TFSI FR

Pages