RIVALS: BMW 118d SPORT, FORD FOCUS ZETEC S 2.0 TDCi, MAZDA3 2.2 SPORT DIESEL, SEAT LEON SPORT 2.0 TDI
SCOOBY DERV: Subaru’s Impreza has been infamous for its
fire-breathing rally-bred versions. Now the Impreza has gone all sensible with a diesel version in the range. Ian Robertson puts the new car to the test.
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RIVALS : Ford Mondeo ECOnetic 1.8 TD Ci, Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion 1.6 TD I
ECO WITH POWER: Vauxhall’s approach to eco motoring is
different to most. Instead of stripping back power to boost economy and lower emissions, the firm has achieved great results with the full 158bhp. Ian Robertson reports.
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RIVALS: Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI, BMW 320d SE Coupé, Renault Laguna Coupé GT dCi 180
Grand Designs: Peugeot’s 407 Coupé has received a shot
in its arm courtesy of an improved, more powerful 2.0-litre HDi engine. Ian Robertson tests the new 163bhp variant.
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RIVALS: Audi Q5 2.0 TDI quattro, LAND ROVER FREELANDER TD4_e XS, Volkswagen Tiguan SE 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
xtra factor: With the focus on ever lower CO2 emissions and improved fuel economy, BMW has launched an
entry level X3. Ian Robertson reports.
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RIVALS: Ford Fiesta Zete c S 1.6 TDC i, Mazda2 1.6 Sport Diesel, Peugeot 207 Sport HDi 90
RED HOT OR NOT? Earlier this year, the MiTo range was expanded with the addition of an entry-level 1.3-litre diesel model. Ian Robertson tests the newcomer.
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RIVALS: FORD FOCUS ECONETIC 1.6 TDCi, HYUNDAI i30 1.6 CRDi COMFORT ISG, VOLKSWAGEN GOLF BLUEMOTION 1.6 TDI
PASTURES GREENER: Kia has given its cee’d family hatchback a mid-life nip and tuck, as well as some new
eco-friendly tweaks. Jack Carfrae reports.
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RIVALS: Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD SE, Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 DI-D GS3, Volkswagen Jetta SE 2.0 TDI CR
Comfy Cruzer: At launch, only the punchier Cruze diesel was available. Now Chevrolet has introduced a lower
powered derivative. Ian Robertson puts it to the test.
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RIVALS : Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI SE, Ford Focus ECO netic 1.6 TDC i, Vauxhall Astra S 1.3 CDT i 16v ecoflex
GOLF ON THE GREEN!
Volkswagen has applied some of the lessons it has learnt
from its BlueMotion programme to its new 1.6-litre engine in the Golf. Ian Robertson reports.
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RIVALS: MERCEDES-BENZ ML 350 CDI BLUEEFFICIENCY, PORSCHE CAYENNE, VW TOUAREG BLUEMOTION 3.0 V6 TDI
CLEANER HUNK
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RIVALS: BMW 116d M SPORT, VOLVO V50 1.6 DRIVe SE START/STOP, VOLKSWAGEN GOLF BLUEMOTION 1.6 TDI
START-STOP SAVER
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