The Maserati GranTurismo has underlying brilliance, marred by frustrating niggles. But it’s the first Maser for an age that you don’t need excuses to buy.
The Lexus IS is a sleek junior exec that makes for an interesting alternative but lacks a decent diesel option
The C30 2.0D disappoints, but 1.6D is very competitive. Nice, but flawed
The Vauxhall Meriva, with its rear-hinged back doors, is a more mature car than before, but little more innovative
Can the Suzuki Kizashi challenge Korea’s budget brands?
The Skoda Roomster shows that practical needn’t mean boring, and makes for an interesting alternative to the traditional estate
Is the Skoda Fabia good enough to challenge for top slot in a sector packed with talented competition?
Is the Porsche Cayman a Boxster with a fixed roof, or a mini 911 with the performance and handling to rival much more expensive rivals?
The Peugeot 508 is is better all round than its predecessor, and should be a fleet favourite
The Mitsubishi Outlander is geared more for on- than off-road use, but does it come up with the goods?
