ENGINES – There’s no shortage of petrol engines to choose from with Volvo’s S60, with the firm’s trademark five-cylinder petrol motor offering a good blend of performance … More »A Different Approach (Volvo S60 2000-2008)
ENGINES – With a good range of refined petrol engines to choose from, this quieter option probably suits the 1 Series Convertible’s character better than the, predictably, … More »The One To Have For Summer (BMW 1 Series Convertible 2008-present day)
ENGINES – Both petrol and diesel engines are available for the Kuga, although like so many other SUVs it’s the latter that offers the best mix of performance and … More »Fording The Family Divide (Ford Kuga 2008-present day)
ENGINES – The Panda’s modest dimensions accommodate a small selection of equally modest petrol and diesel engines. For many the former will be fine, delivering a … More »This Panda’s A Rare Treat (Fiat Panda 2004-2012)
ENGINES – The Tacuma is petrol only, which means it’s not going to be the ideal choice for racking up the miles. That said, in 1.6 and 2.0-litre guise, these cars … More »Boxing Clever (Chevrolet Tacuma 2005-2008)
ENGINES – Being a beefy American saloon, it’s no surprise to learn that the 300C was offered with a V8 petrol motor - all 5.7-litres of it. For people with less … More »Saloon Bar None (Chrysler 300C 2005-2010)
ENGINES – The X6 is a big vehicle, making BMW’s six and eight-cylinder engine offerings entirely predictable. And just like the X5 sister car, it’s diesel power … More »Big Hitting BMW (BMW X6 2008-present day)
ENGINES – Diesel or petrol? It’s the age-old question, and with Citroen’s C4 Picasso you’ve got to choose between some good units on both sides of the fence. In … More »French Family Planning (Citroen C4 Picasso 2007-present day)
ENGINES – There’s only one choice of engine with the GS worth considering, and that’s the petrol-electric hybrid motor. Just like its bigger RX brother, Lexus is … More »Electric Experience (Lexus GS450h 2005-2012)
ENGINES – As befits a niche model, the A4 Allroad comes with a modest range of engines –one petrol and two diesel units. Predictably, it’s the latter that offers … More »All In One Solution (Audi A4 Allroad 2009-2012)