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Volkswagen Golf

4/5

There is a Volkswagen Golf for everyone. Whether you prefer petrol, hybrid, or diesel, the Golf offers understated design, well-built cabin, modern features, mature ride and handling, along with effortless engine options. There's little to fault with the Golf, and as a car that can do it all, it remains a top pick.
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Skoda Octavia

4.3/5

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Audi Q5

4.1/5

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Cupra Ateca

3.9/5

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Audi A1

4.0/5

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BMW 7 Series

4.0/5

Well-known as one of the very top executive saloons, the BMW 7 Series has been a flagship in this brand’s range for decades. It has come to represent the very pinnacle of what this German brand is capable of, delivering technical innovations that dictate what future models will get. The latest 7 Series comes equipped with a plug-in hybrid, which combines efficiency and performance, too.

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Alfa Romeo Tonale

3.9/5

Sitting beneath the larger Stelvio, the Tonale was designed to compete in the highly competitive compact premium SUV class, taking on the likes of the Audi Q3, BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. While those German rivals put a premium on refinement, technology and efficiency, Alfa has always looked to do things a little differently by placing pure driving pleasure at the heart of everything it does. The Tonale looks unmistakably Alfa but does it offer the engagement that has had petrolheads the world over swooning for decades? We took a closer look at what the Tonale has to offer.

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MG MG5

3.6/5

The MG5 was the first electric estate car in the UK, way before the likes of the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric, BMW i5 Touring, and Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer. It quickly found favour amongst those who wanted an EV with practical touches but didn't desire an SUV. The MG5 traded on offering high levels of value for money and an update in late 2022 saw the car substantially modernised styling inside and out, and improved the on-board tech. However, it was taken off sale in 2025 with MG feeling that the smaller MG4 hatchback and new MG5SV SUV made the MG5 surplus to requirements.

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SEAT Leon

4.0/5

The Seat Leon competes in the very traditional family hatchback class, and has long offered an appealing blend of sharp styling and solid Volkswagen Group mechanicals. More than that, the Leon manages to have a greater focus on driving enjoyment compared to its Skoda Octavia and Volkswagen Golf sisters. The latest fourth-generation car, launched in 2020, is the largest Leon yet, and successfully blends good looks, fine driving dynamics, and modern tech in a very affordable package.

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Volkswagen Taigo

3.7/5

The Volkswagen Taigo was designed to fill the gap between the compact Polo and the T-Cross SUV, bringing a blend of hatchback practicality with crossover looks. In typical Volkswagen fashion, it’s well built and accompanied by a good range of efficient engines too. It takes the fight to popular small SUVs such as the Ford Puma, Renault Captur, and the Skoda Kamiq.

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BMW 8 Series

3.8/5

If there’s one thing that BMW has always excelled at, it’s creating large, comfortable and luxurious-feeling saloon cars. Despite the name, the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe is, in fact, a true saloon model built in the image of a coupe. With sweeping looks and great refinement, the 8 Series Gran Coupe remains an attractive proposition.

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