Peugeot 508 1.6 e-HDi Active
The e-HDI is both the cheapest diesel 508 and the most efficient
First Drive

Peugeot 508 1.6 e-HDi Active

A spacious, economical estate car spoilt by a poor gearbox

Peugeot 508 1.6 e-HDi Active
Mazda 2 1.5 TS2
The 1.5 is the only engine in the range available that gets the auto option
First Drive

Mazda 2 1.5 TS2 auto 2010 UK first drive

It’s a great car that offers excellent value but auto gearbox wouldn’t be our choice

Mazda 2 1.5 TS2 auto 2010 UK first drive
First Drive

Toyota Yaris 1.3L

New Yaris generates good first impressions, but leaves question marks with its packaging

Toyota Yaris 1.3L
Land Rover Freelander 2.2 eD4 2WD
The only motor available is the less powerful version of the new, upgraded 2.2-litre turbodiesel
First Drive

Land Rover Freelander 2.2 eD4 2WD

All the reassuring Land Rover virtues, only a bit greener and without a driven rear axle

Land Rover Freelander 2.2 eD4 2WD
Volvo V70 T4 SE
V70 still suffers from most of the general gripes that we have aired before
First Drive

Volvo V70 T4 SE

An excellent motor, and the most likeable V70 because of it, but still unjustifiable at this price

Volvo V70 T4 SE
First Drive

Ford Focus 1.6 Ecoboost 180

Petrol powered Focus is lighter and more enjoyable to drive than the diesel

Ford Focus 1.6 Ecoboost 180
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TDI 140
At 4.64m long it's a good 45cm longer than a Golf, and just 12cm shorter than a Passat
First Drive

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TDI 140

Quite a decent car, albeit one that’s hard to pin down

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TDI 140
Subaru Forester 2.0 XS
Forester gets minor tweaks signalled by a fresh grille intended to make it appear more SUV-like
First Drive

Subaru Forester 2.0 XS

Subaru introduces a more fuel efficient, freshened Forester featuring a third-generation, 2.0 litre flat-four

Subaru Forester 2.0 XS
Peugeot 508 HDi GT
Range topping GT model features double-wishbone front suspension
First Drive

Peugeot 508 HDi GT

Top spec 508, although expensive, shows promise for the rest of the range

Peugeot 508 HDi GT
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 stop-start
The Qashqai is an impressive overall package, but lacks power and torque with this 1.6 engine
First Drive

Nissan Qashqai 1.6 stop-start

Stop-start tech added to popular crossover as part of a range of revisions

Nissan Qashqai 1.6 stop-start

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