BMW M3 Competition Pack
Hallmark of accessible performance remains undimmed
First Drive

BMW M3 Competition Pack

BMW's icon gets stop-start plus optional suspension and DSC tweaks

BMW M3 Competition Pack
Nissan Micra 1.2 CVT
New Micra will be sold in 160 countries worldwide
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Nissan Micra 1.2 CVT

Engineered for ease of use - and may undercut Fiesta and Polo

Nissan Micra 1.2 CVT
Hyundai ix35 2.0
The petrol model is the cheapest way into ix35 ownership
First Drive

Hyundai ix35 2.0

Cheap price, but poor engine makes this a saving not worth making

Hyundai ix35 2.0
Lexus IS-F
Addition of LSD brings the IS-F closer still to the BMW M3
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Lexus IS-F 2010 UK first drive

The Lexus IS F moves closer to the BMW M3 thanks to a proper limited slip diff

Lexus IS-F 2010 UK first drive
Lotus Elise 1.6
Styling changes are a nod to the Evora
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Lotus Elise 1.6

Base Elise is low emissions but remains high on fun

Lotus Elise 1.6
BMW X5 xDrive40d
The X5 has been given a subtle mid-life makeover
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BMW X5 xDrive40d

Do subtle changes to the X5 improve the overall package?

BMW X5 xDrive40d
Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0 DSG
The 2.0-litre diesel engine and DSG 'box improve the package
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Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0 DSG

Revised Caravelle is pleasing and will be popular with taxi firms

Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0 DSG
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM
Diesel motor is good - but 1.4tb petrol motor suits Alfa better
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM

Fast diesel is good, though not as appealing as the similarly quick 1.4tb

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM
Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
Cayenne Hybrid combines a 45bhp electric motor with a 333bhp V6 petrol engine
First Drive

Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

Is Porsche's first road-going hybrid a success?

Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
Roewe 350
Ride is well judged for comfort in town, and entertainment when pushing on
First Drive

Roewe 350

All-new platform underpins Chinese market car that will become the MG3

Roewe 350

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