Car Reviews

Road test: Honda Civic
Road test by Al Suttie
Price: £22,590 as tested
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Economy: 83.1mpg
Honda mounts a decent case for the saloon, with space and restrained looks.

Skoda Kodiaq: a week at the wheel
Road test by James Luckhurst
Price: £39,880 as tested
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Economy: 49.6mpg
Quality-wise, it’s right at the top of its class.

Dacia Duster road test
Road test by Dave Motton
Price: £13,195 plus VAT as tested
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Economy: 43.5mpg
More polished and better equipped than before, the new Duster is a true bargain.

Mitsubishi Shogun Sport road test
Road test by David Motton
Price: £39,775as tested
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Economy: 32.8mpg
Very capable in the rough, but not as polished as most rivals on the road.

Mazda 6 road test
Road test by James Luckhurst
Price: £27,795 as tested
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Economy: 44.1mpg
The updated Mazda 6 is classy and very comfortable.

SsangYong Musso road test
Road test by David Motton
Price: £26,245 plus VAT as tested
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Economy: 32.8mpg
The Musso is tough, good value and well equipped.

Ford Focus road test
Road test by Sue Baker
Price: £21,570 as tested
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Economy: 60.1mpg
Straight to the top of the class for its driving calibre.

Road test: Nissan LEAF
Road test by Sue Baker
Price: £28,066 as tested
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Range: 168miles
Slicker styling and a bigger battery are worthwhile improvements.

Road test: Volkswagen Polo
Road test by Sue Baker
Price: £19,535 as tested
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Economy: 58.9mpg
Quite pricey for its dimensions but well-built and good to drive.

Road test: Volvo XC40
Road test by David Motton
Price: £34,970 as tested
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Economy: 56.5mpg
The new Volvo XC40 is right up with the best premium SUVs of this size.