“In Corsa mode the steering is now whipcrack fast, Ferrari fast, but it works because now the front end can keep up”
The Honda Accord soldiers on with a 5AT and no turbos, but it impresses nonetheless thanks to a lengthened list of features
“It’s a confident, secure performer and far better than the car it replaces…”
“It’s a cohesive product, and I’d argue it’s the most interesting Countryman you can buy”
“You’ll quickly forget the engine is turbocharged, because it revs freely to 7,000rpm and BMW’s chosen an incredibly sharp throttle map”
Nissan’s posh arm delivers a striking two-door motivated by the heart of a rival
“This is a car that erupts into life, rumbles with volcanic energy and generally wants to tear the place apart”
“It’s sharp like a chef’s knife, so you can carve your perfect curve though corners”
"The 530e is on a par with your regular 5 Series models, and at £43,985, its price tag is slap bang in the middle of the four-cylinder 530i petrol, and the straight-six 540i"
“Stick it into Sport or Sport+ and things get a bit more purposeful, but for the most part this is a loping GT car that’s at its happiest in Comfort mode”