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Renault Clio 182 Brodie Brittain Racing first drive

Worthwhile range of modifications - if only for the improved exhaust note. Not cheap, though.

Renault Clio 182 Brodie Brittain Racing first drive
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Peugeot 307 2.0 HDi 136 first drive

CC finally gets the torque needed to overcome its weight disadvantage. Pick of the range.

Peugeot 307 2.0 HDi 136 first drive
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Marcos TSO GT2 first drive

Promising new British sports car backs a classy design with a quality chassis

Marcos TSO GT2 first drive
VW Passat 2.0 TDI estate
Neat lines more attractive than last car - and better balanced than saloon
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VW Passat 2.0 TDI estate first drive

Classy, versatile and affordable, with low running costs in diesel guise

VW Passat 2.0 TDI estate first drive
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Audi A8 3.2 V6 first drive

A useful over the V8, but we prefer four-wheel drive in our A8s

Audi A8 3.2 V6 first drive
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Fiat Croma 1.9 Multijet

An acceptable company hack but distinctly lacking in anything that might pass for star quality

Fiat Croma 1.9 Multijet
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Subaru Impreza 2.0 WRX STi first drive

Looks better and goes better. A worthy rival to the Mitsubishi Evo IX.

Subaru Impreza 2.0 WRX STi first drive
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Subaru Legacy 2.0R

Fewer cylinders but extra poke makes Legacy still more desirable.

Subaru Legacy 2.0R
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Subaru Forester 2.5XT first drive

Can't afford a Porsche Cayenne Turbo? This is about as fast an SUV as you'll find for under £25k.

Subaru Forester 2.5XT first drive
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Peugeot 307 2.0 Feline first drive

The jury is out on the facelifted 307's styling, but the minor interior mods work. As for the Feline: exclusive but flawed.

Peugeot 307 2.0 Feline first drive

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