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Auto Express - May 27, 2015 UK
Auto Express - May 27, 2015 UK
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VOLVOXC90
VS DISCOVERY
PLUS
BMW CSL
HOMMAGE
The stunning concept that
proves BMW can do sexy
Hottest-ever Golf
New
N R400 rewrites hot hatch history
395
BHP
Super-stylish
Superb estate
First look at Skodas classy
new wagon
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Contents
Newsweek
COVER BMW CSL Hommage
10
12
15
17
18
20
Features
Big summer of motoring
42 Judgement day for the new Volvo XC90 as it squares up to Land Rovers Discovery
Your ultimate guide to this years best festivals for car fans
New cars
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
30
Facelifted DS 5
32
Mercedes-AMG C 63 Estate
34
36
Alfa 4C Spider
38
Road tests
10 Classy Skoda Superb Estate revealed 30 Storming Porsche 911 GT3 RS driven
Online
this week
42
Flex machines
50
Our cars
60
Products
New on the shelves
64
66
68
GUIDE
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Pag
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Which should you have in the boot of your car this summer?
Buying cars
RAV4 buyers guide
72
74
78
All the info you need before you head to the showroom
Regulars
Consumer news
24
Sport
88
89
Back chat
90
27 May 2015
Renault CLIO
Restart your heart
Model shown is Renault Clio Dynamique S Nav TCe 90 available from 169 per month
3.9%
APR
representative
From 149 per month
TOTAL
AMOUNT
OF CREDIT
TOTAL
AMOUNT
PAYABLE
CUSTOMER
DEPOSIT
FINANCE
FACILITY
FEE
149
10,272
14,620
2,903
99
DURATION
CASH
PRICE
37 months 13,675
OPTIONAL
FINAL
PAYMENT
FIXED
INTEREST
RATE P.A.
DEALER
DEPOSIT
CONTRIBUTION
OPTION TO
PURCHASE
FEE
5,605
2.88%
500
149
3.9%
APR
REPRESENTATIVE
The official fuel consumption gures in mpg (l/100km) for the Renault Clio Dynamique S Nav TCe 90 are: Urban 50.4 (5.6); Extra Urban 72.4
(3.9); Combined 62.7 (4.5). The official CO2 emissions are 105g/km. EU Directive and Regulation 692/2008 test environment gures. Fuel
consumption and CO2 may vary according to driving styles, road conditions and other factors.
Finance provided by RCI Financial Services Limited, PO Box 149, Watford WD17 1FJ. Subject to status. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. You must be at least 18 and a UK resident
(excluding the Isle of Man and Channel Islands). Terms and conditions apply. Visit renault.co.uk for full details. Offers cannot be used with other schemes or nance offers and are available on
featured new vehicle when ordered between 1 May 2015 and 30 June 2015 and registered between 1 May 2015 and 30 September 2015. Offer based on 6,000 miles per annum excess mileage of
8p per mile inc VAT. Participating dealers only. CLIO DYNAMIQUE S SHOWN MONTHLY PAYMENT BASED ON 4,071 TOTAL DEPOSIT FOLLOWED BY 36 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF 169 AND
OFP OF 6,430. 500 deposit contribution EXCLUDES EXPRESSION. Clio shown has optional Flame Red Renault i.d. metallic paint, available at an additional 595. Excludes Expression models.
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Editor-in-chief
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@stevefowler
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27 May 2015 7
Top story
First for news every week
Jonathan_Burn@dennis.co.uk
@Jonathan_burn
OFFICIAL
Newcomer gets big alloys and side-exit exhaust, while mirrors make way for cameras
BMW revive
Massive rear
spoiler pays
tribute to the
seventies car,
but here its
made of carbon
fibre plus it
incorporates
LED lighting
Top story
BMWS OTHER
PAST MASTERS
WHILE BMW is usually forward-thinking
with its design, this isnt the first time
its paid tribute to its past. Here are a
couple of other bold reinterpretations
of its back catalogue from recent years.
BMW M1 HOMMAGE
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Stripped-out interior has lots of carbon fibre, with lightweight bucket seats and minimalist dash. Wood insert references 3.0 CSL
27 May 2015 9
News
Jack Rix
Jack_Rix@dennis.co.uk
@jack_rix
OFFICIAL
INTERIOR
10 27 May 2015
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News
erb Estate is go
Higher, extended roofline of the
Estate means theres more rear
headroom than in the hatch
SPIED
27 May 2015 11
News
Behind wheel of Golf with Bosch tech that cuts diesels emissions
James Batchelor
James_Batchelor@dennis.co.uk
@JRRBatchelor
DIESEL
HISTORY
1943 Common-rail
OFFICIAL
direct-injection diesel
pioneers. It was fitted
to the 100 2.5 TDI
Jonathan_Burn@dennis.co.uk
@Jonathan_burn
12 27 May 2015
OFFICIAL
STRIKING
New two-seater
is based around
carbon-composite
tub, with carbon
fibre body, while
power is from
a choice of
Ford engines
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News
news
inbrief
HI-TECH
F-Type lines up to
support record bid
Elemental tech chief Begley (left) talks our man Burn through Rp1s lightweight design
carbon-composite and aluminium tub. All
the body panels are made from carbon
fibre, with a glass fibre body optional.
Following final tweaks for production
models, the Rp1 should weigh less
than 600kg around 300kg lighter
than a Lotus Elise. It begins to generate
downforce at 60mph, while 200kg of
downforce is generated at 100mph.
Powering the car is a Ford-sourced
2.0-litre EcoBoost engine with 280bhp and
440Nm of torque enough for 0-62mph
27 May 2015 13
Extinct cars
News
OFFICIAL
LEGENDARY
Joe Finnerty
Joe_Finnerty@dennis.co.uk
@AE_Consumer
CLEANING UP
Latest A3 features
a 1.6 diesel and
emits 89g/km CO2
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ENDANGERED
From big seller in
the eighties, Ford
Sierra (above) is
a rare sight, with
fewer than 4,000
left, and only
one Hummer H1
(below) is now
licensed in Britain
27 May 2015 15
News
Spies catch scorching R400
Set to go on sale next year
Jonathan Burn
Jonathan_Burn@dennis.co.uk
@Jonathan_burn
SPIED
Fastest-ever VW Golf
on road with 395bhp
the R400 concept, as will the performan
mance
figures, with the car set for a 0-62mph time
ti
of 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 174mp
4mph.
Its not yet known whether the R400 will
w
be a series production car or a limited build,
bu
but given the near-production-ready look
k
of the prototype, a debut at Septemberss
Frankfurt Motor Show could be on the carrds..
SHOW STAR
Automedia
O FIVE
TOP
S HATCHES
306 316
BHP
BHP
Fixed rear spoiler and new quad exhaust system hint at new flagship Golfs potential
Honda
Civic Type R
Ford
Focus RS
322
BHP
BMW
M135i
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CUSTOMISE
Infotainment
set-up lets you
tailor cabin
temperature,
engine profile
and window
height via app.
Plug in phone,
and settings
are applied
automatically,
as SEATs Victor
Banos (left)
showed us
355
BHP
MercedesAMG A 45
362
BHP
Audi
RS3
News
Drink-drive call
Joe_Finnerty@dennis.co.uk
@AE_Consumer
Police Federation wants Scotlands 50mg alcohol per 100ml of blood limit adopted across the country
CONFUSION
Drink-drive limit is
lower north of
border
NO
DRINK
NO
DOUBT
OUR
CAMPAIGN
We highlighted
the rise in women
drink-drivers in our
campaign last year
18 27 May 2015
ON TOUR
Special Defender to
tour UK ahead of
Rugby World Cup
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News
Ford GT exclusive
Jim McCraw
CONCEPTS
Secret
SHAPE
From detailed
sketches, team
moved to scale
models carved
out of foam
Ford GT exclusive
News
Mat
Watson
Mat_Watson@dennis.co.uk
@mat_watson
Videowatch
WE have two amazing
g Audis at
a
autoexpress.co.uk/videos
oss this
week. One drives itself, and you
can drive the other very fast...
SECRET
Design chief
Callum (far
right) led a
small team
working on
new GT in
secret site at
Fords HQ
Everything from
the roofline to
the multifunction
steering wheel
has been tailored
to give GT sporty
feel customers
will demand
READY TO GO
POWER
27 May 2015 21
Watchdog
We get behind the stories that affect you
James Allan
and family
are now in
courtesy car
Joe
Finnerty
Finance packages and high
sales targets for new cars
are causing industry harm
24 27 May 2015
BAD START
Well end up in a
situation where the
UK becomes a car
park of unsold models
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DIY DEBATE
Readers are
divided on the
merits of doing
simple car
maintenance
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Contacts
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INSURANCE
INSIDER
Graeme Trudgill
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Insidestory
Tackling the motoring issues that matter
BIG SUMMER
OF MOTORING
Make some dates in your diary as we round up the top car shows
and events for petrolheads this summer, in the UK and in Europe
Scottish
Car Show
Mark Nichol
AS the temperatures rise, thoughts turn to holidays and family days out.
And what better way to enjoy the summer sunshine and the great outdoors
than with the sights, sounds and smells of a glorious British motoring event?
Motor shows have changed dramatically over the years. Theyre no longer
stuffy affairs held in giant halls with static displays; theyve now become allencompassing, family-friendly celebrations of cars old and new, with plenty of
other attractions, including live entertainment, competitions and more. Weve
rounded up the best that summer 2015 has to offer in the UK and further afield.
SEPT
19
ITS one of Englands oldest hill climbs having been used since 1910
and although it started as a competitive event, the Kop Hill Climb
has become a fun-packed family day out with hundreds of historic
and exotic cars and bikes
taking part each year,
surrounded by exhibitions
and entertainment.
Side events include a
Soapbox Challenge, a raffle
for a Porsche 911 ride up
the hill, a terrifying wall of
death ride and a funfair for
the kids. Its all for charity
and run by volunteers.
26 27 May 2015
THE brainchild of radio presenter and Ferrari enthusiast Chris Evans, CarFest is
a fun family festival underpinned by a love of cars with a quarter of proceeds
going to Children In Need. Its now in its fourth year and split into events in the
north and south of England, with the three-day camping festivals best
described as Glastonbury with cars. The live music line-up includes
The Boomtown Rats, Texas, Paloma Faith and Will Young, while
theres plenty of organic festival food and an air display to enjoy.
Oh, and there are cars, too, with a wide range of production and
racing models taking to the track, including historic F1 racers, hot
rods, rally cars, Japanese
retro and supercars, and
even two generations
of the Batmobile.
For little ones,
theres a driving
school, football,
a stunt school,
interactive art displays
and a funfair, while
more grown-up kids
can have a go in
bulldozers and tractors.
JULY
31
SEPT
20
Big Welsh
Classic
Car Show
Inside storyJULY
19
JULY
24
Silverstone Classic
AUG
Lotus Festival
available
ilable all d
day, and
d whil
while an extravagant
xtr gant
stunt show with cars and bikes will entertain
all, theres also an activity zone for kids.
The Army will be in attendance with a
range of vehicles, and theres live music
as well including the Rolling Drones,
a pipe band that plays modern hits.
15
JUNE
25
CarFest
Silverstone
Goodwood Festival
al of Speed
Where: Goodwood, West Sussex When: 25-28 June Entry: From 51 Contact: goodwood.com
Lotus Festival
Goodwood
Festival of Speed
27 May 2015 27
Inside story
JULY
Berkshire
Motor Show
CarFest
Dunsfold
Wings &
Wheels
Goodwood
Revival
SEPT
11
Goodwood Revival
AUG
29
VLN Endurance
Championship
FANCY taking advantage of a cheap flight or an easy Channel Tunnel ride and
heading to Europe? Here are three of the Continents top motoring events...
Le Mans 24 Hours
28 15 April 2015
MAR
TO
OCT
JUNE
13
Nrburgring
Spa-Francorchamps
Belgian GP
AUG
21
Le Mans
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FORD ECOSPORT
Official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for the Ford EcoSport range: urban 34.9-57.7 (8.1-4.9), extra urban
53.3-64.2 (5.3-4.4), combined 44.8-61.4 (6.3-4.6). Official CO 2 emissions 149-120g/km.
The mpg figures quoted are sourced from official EU-regulated test results (EU Directive and Regulation 692/2008), are provided for comparability
purposes and may not reflect your actual driving experience. Ford SYNC is optional, at extra cost .
New cars
32
NEW DS 5
Porsche911GT3RS
FIRST DRIVE Latest race car for road promises to be most extreme yet
Kyle Fortune
30 27 May 2015
34
MERCEDES-AMG C 63
First UK drive of 469bhp
Estate thriller that has
Audi RS4 Avant in sight.
NEED TO
KNOW
36
FUEL-CELL ix35
Verdict on pioneering
hydrogen Hyundai as it
points to a green future.
38
ALFA 4C SPIDER
Mid-engined supercar
flips its lid for summer,
and we take the wheel.
40
VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
Van-based five-seater is
a fine alternative to the
usual MPV suspects.
Essentials
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Price:
Engine:
Power:
Transmission:
0-62mph:
Top speed:
Economy:
CO2:
131,296
4.0-litre 6cyl petrol
493bhp
Seven-speed twin-clutch
auto, rear-wheel drive
3.3 seconds
193mph
22.2mpg
296g/km
ON SALE Now
Carbon-fibre bucket seats from 918 are options. Despite the focus, creature comforts
include climate control, seven-inch infotainment touchscreen and MP3 compatibility
Verdict
THE 911 GT3 RS is a bigger step
up from the GT3 than any other
RS model that has gone before it.
Its more engaging than the GT3,
but with a character of its own.
Despite the track-focused feel,
its not too compromised when
used on the road, although that
Turbo-derived body does make
it feel quite wide. To really enjoy
it, you need a race track, but
with an RS thats the point.
27 May 2015 31
Newcars
DS 5
Essentials
DS 5 Prestige BlueHDi 150
Price:
Engine:
Power/torque:
Transmission:
0-62mph:
Top speed:
Economy:
CO2:
29,560
1.6-litre 4cyl diesel
148bhp/370Nm
Six-speed manual,
front-wheel drive
10.6 seconds
127mph
68.9mpg
105g/km
ON SALE Now
Rear passengers
as ever in DS 5, but slopingg roofline eats into
g get
g as much legroom
g
headroom. Still,
throughout, plus
ll we cant fault
l the quality
l y of the leather
l
l engineers
have fitted softer dampers, so the ride is much smoother wherever youre
sitting
y
James Batchelor
James_Batchelor@dennis.co.uk
@JRRBatchelor
32 27 May 2015
NEED TO
KNOW
DS range will
grow to six cars
by 2020. Expect
new DS 3, DS 4
and DS 5 models
as well as SUVs
and saloons
in that time
Inside, the boldly styled dash, with its aircraftinspired switchgear, is just as wacky as before
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DS 5
Newcars
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DS5
Performance
0-62mph/top speed
10.6 seconds/127mph
Running costs
68.9mpg (official)
70 fill-up
Verdict
HOWEVER sceptical you are about
the chances DS has of competing
with established premium brands,
the 5 is a big improvement over
the old model. Suspension tweaks
mean it rides more like a big French
car should and is a step in the right
direction for the brands aspirations.
The future looks promising; its just
a shame DS hasnt launched an allnew model, instead choosing to
update a car that has never wowed
UK buyers. Still, this is what the
DS 5 should always have been.
27 May 2015 33
Newcars
Mercedes-AMG C 63 Estate
Steve Sutcliffe
mail@dennis.co.uk
MercedesAMGC63Estate
34 27 May 2015
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Mercedes-AMG C 63 Estate
Newcars
Essentials
Mercedes-AMG
C 63 Estate
Price:
Engine:
Power:
Transmission:
0-60mph:
Top speed:
Economy:
CO2:
61,260
4.0-litre V8, twin-turbo
469bhp
Seven-speed automatic,
rear-wheel drive
4.2 seconds
155mph
33.6mpg
196g/km
ON SALE Now
Dynamic Drive offers
myriad options. Rear
space is generous
Estate model. Go for the S saloon and
that drops to four seconds dead with zero
to 100mph coming up in well below ten
seconds. All versions are restricted to the
inevitable top speed of 155mph.
As youd expect from any new AMG,
there are numerous different set-up
alternatives that can be selected manually
via the cars dynamic drive programme.
But in this instance, you can tailor the
programmes individually to suit your needs,
or the terrain beneath. So you can select
any combination you fancy when it comes to
the cars throttle, steering, gearchange and
ESP system responses. No two C 63s will
be the same, in theory, when on the move.
The gearbox is an uprated version of
the previous C63s not-so-brilliant sevenspeed MCT (multi clutch transmission),
and in this instance it has been much
improved, with sharper downshifts and
creamy smooth upshifts (or thumping
hard ones if you select Sport +). Either
way, it works far better than before.
One slight disappointment is the cars
kerbweight. At 1,785kg for the Estate model
you see here, or 1,715kg for the saloon,
NEED TO
KNOW
Verdict
THE big boot is a bonus, but its the
driving experience that counts most
in a car like this. And in just about
every measurable capacity, the C 63
thrills like a 469bhp estate should.
Its a little heavier and softer than a
BMW M3 (not available as an estate)
but still sensational to drive.
You dont even have to go fast to
appreciate the plush interior and
crackling exhaust note. If ever a car
could be worth 60,000, this is it.
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Newcars
David Vivian
AlfaRomeo4
FIRST DRIVE Can striking drop-top make up for
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Newcars
Essentials
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Price:
Engine:
Power:
Transmission:
0-62mph:
Top speed:
Economy:
CO2:
59,500
1.75-litre 4cyl turbo
234bhp
Six-speed auto,
rear-wheel drive
4.5 seconds
160mph
40.9mpg
161g/km
ON SALE Now
C Spider
disappointment of coup?
Performance
Running costs
0-62mph/top speed
40.9mpg (official)
4.5 seconds/160mph
47 fill-up
NEED TO
KNOW
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LATE 2015
SUPERMINIS
Fiat 500
Ford Ka
Ford Fiesta
Honda Jazz
Renault Twingo GT
Renault ZOE update
Renault 5
SEAT Ibiza
Smart ForTwo Brabus
Suzuki Swift
Vauxhall Viva
VolkswagenCaddy
FAMILY CARS
Steve_Walker@dennis.co.uk
@Steve_cars
Volkswagen Caddy
Life 2.0 TDI 102
Price:
Engine:
Power:
Transmission:
0-62mph:
Top speed:
Economy:
CO2:
21,000 (est)
2.0-litre 4cyl diesel
100bhp/250Nm
Six-speed manual,
front-wheel drive
12.9 seconds (est)
106mph (est)
55.4mpg (est)
134g/km (est)
ON SALE October
NEED TO KNOW
Skodas next
Roomster will
essentially be a
rebadged Caddy,
and is set to debut
later this year.
Verdict
WHAT the Cad
Caddy Life lacks
in trendy styli
styling features, it
makes up for in cabin space
and outright practicality. Its
well built and feels like a
Volkswagen p
passenger car
on the surface, although
its van origins are betrayed
a little by a driv
driving experience
thats slightly rough around
the edges. Its likely to
be more expe
expensive than most
van-based rival
rivals, but none has
the Caddys she
sheen of quality.
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late 2016
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early 2016
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spring 2016
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2016
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autumn
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2016
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2016
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2016
BMW M2
late 2015
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2016
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mid 2015
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2016
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2016
Honda Civic Type R
late 2015
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2017
Honda NSX
late 2015
Infiniti Q60
2016
Jaguar XE SVR
early 2016
Kia GT4 Stinger
2016
Lamborghini Asterion LP910-4
2017
Lexus GS F
late 2015
Lexus RC
late 2015
Lexus LF-LC
2016
Lotus Evora 400
summer
Maserati Alfieri
2016
Maserati GranTurismo
late 2017
McLaren 570S
late 2015
Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 SB
mid 2015
Mercedes C 450 AMG Sport
2016
MG TF replacement
2020
Nissan Pulsar Nismo
late 2015
Peugeot 308 R
late 2015
Porsche Boxster Spyder
late 2015
Porsche Cayman GT4
mid 2015
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
mid 2015
Porsche 911 facelift
late 2015
Porsche 961
2017
Porsche Pajun
2018
Renault Alpine
2016
Toyota FT-1 (Supra)
2016
VW Scirocco GTS
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mid 2015
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summer 2016
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Breaking
new
ground
We see if Volvos hi-tech new XC90 can go straight to the top of the
seven-seater SUV class as it meets capable Land Rover Discovery
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Volvo XC90 D5
AWD Momentum
Price: 45,750
Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbodiesel, 221bhp
0-60mph: 8.1 seconds
Test economy: 33.0mpg/7.3mpl
CO2: 149g/km Annual road tax: 145
Land Rover
Discovery SE Tech
Price: 47,500
Engine: 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel, 252bhp
0-60mph: 8.4 seconds
Test economy: 27.1mpg/6.0mpl
CO2: 213g/km Annual road tax: 290
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Styling 4.2/5
VOLVOS of old were known for their boxy, sedate
designs, but with the original XC90 SUV, the brand
spiced up the styling with a more owing body and
some interesting details. For this all-new XC90, Volvo
has taken things to the next level this is the agship
of the range and sets a template for what future
models will look like: cool, classy and understated.
There are Scandinavian inuences everywhere,
according to Volvo. Take the T-shaped Thors
Hammer daytime running lights, for example the
narrow light bars give the XC90 an aggressive glare,
helped by its deep front bumper and bluff radiator
grille. Despite this square-set front end, the rounded
wheelarches and raked windscreen pillars provide
a sleek and aerodynamic look, but the 19-inch alloy
wheels and silver roof rails on our test car mean
it still has more than a hint of rugged SUV.
At the rear, the XC90 is less striking, but the
brands designers have still used the light clusters
to good effect. The tail-lamps run from the top
of the boot right down to the bumper, and with
Volvos traditional kink halfway down, the XC90
is instantly recognisable in the dark. Theres also
a small boot lip spoiler and a few creases in the
tailgate. Combine that with the cars dual exhausts,
and it makes for a minimalist and crisp rear end.
That theme is repeated inside, with expensivefeeling brushed metal inserts, lots of leather and an
attractive layout. Compared to the last XC90, Volvo
has decluttered the dashboard and removed most of
the buttons. Instead, the entertainment and climate
systems are controlled by a central touchscreen,
anked by two main air vents and some lovely
chrome detailing. Along with the Range Roverlike digital dials, its the highlight of the cabin.
All of the main on-board functions are controlled
by this nine-inch tablet-style set-up, including the satnav, DAB radio, climate control and Bluetooth. Our
test car was also tted with the 575 Winter Pack,
featuring heated seats, a 700 360-degree camera
system, Volvos 650 automatic parking gadget and
the 1,500 Intellisafe Pro package that includes Queue
Assist a semi-autonomous system that takes control
of the accelerator, brakes and steering in slow trafc.
Driving 4.5/5
ONE of the big questions surrounding this XC90
centres on its new D5 engine: is a 221bhp 2.0-litre
four-cylinder turbodiesel enough to go up against
the likes of Land Rovers more powerful V6 diesel?
On the move, the downsized unit is adequate,
with enough punch to keep up with fast-moving
trafc. However, you do have to push the accelerator
a long way to get a decent hit of performance, which
means the gearbox holds on to revs before changing
up. This can make things a bit noisy, although its
much quieter and more rened at a cruise, with the
eight-speed automatic gearbox shufing ratios nicely.
Despite its relative power decit to the Discovery,
the XC90 performed well on test, sprinting from
0-60mph in 8.1 seconds. This meant it was actually
faster than the Land Rover. While the lighter Volvos
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Jame
James Disdale Road test editor
Ownership 4.2/5
TRADITIONALLY, Volvo has been known for its
dependability. However, it slipped six places to 17th
in our Driver Power 2015 satisfaction survey, and was
only the 20th most reliable brand out of 32. Only
the rst few customers will have received their
XC90s by now, so reliability reports are scarce,
and although the Volvo is packed full of new
tech, were condent it should prove reliable.
Euro NCAP hasnt crash tested the new SUV yet, but
the brand claims it has the most comprehensive safety
package on sale. This includes two world rsts: a Run
Off-Road system that senses if you veer off the tarmac
preparing the car for a crash and special energyabsorbent seats thatll reduce the impact of a big hit.
Theres also a clever autonomous braking system,
which stops you turning in front of an oncoming car.
On top of this, the XC90 gets all of the usual safety
kit, including seven airbags and ESP, while blind
spot warning, rear cross trafc alert and the
Queue Assist function are available as extras.
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CO2/tax
Practicality
Performance
Braking
Running costs
149g/km
0-60/30-70mph
70-0/60-0/30-0mph
145 or 27%
451/1,102/1,951 litres
8.1/8.0 seconds
50.5/36.8/9.3m
85 fill-up
Practicality 4.6/5
IN seven-seat conguration, the Volvo offers a great
mix of renement and practicality, with 451 litres
of boot space. Fold the third row down an easier
job than in the Discovery thanks to the simpler
mechanism and this rises to 1,102 litres. Stow them
all away, and theres 1,951 litres on offer. Plus, with a
low loading lip and hands-free powered tailgate
as standard, itll be easy to pack away shopping.
Theres a large storage area in the centre console,
a decent glovebox and a deep central cubbyhole.
Storage in the back row is good as well, with each
seat getting its own cup-holder and trinket tray,
just like in the Land Rover. However, unlike its rival,
the XC90 doesnt offer heating controls for the rear.
Testers notes
Interior space
CABIN feels upmarket, while boot space
expands to 1,951 litres. Seatbelts hark
back to three-point invention in 1959
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Styling 3.9/5
COMPARED to the understated XC90, the Land
Rover Discoverys design is brasher and more in
your face. Thats down to the cars vast proportions
its wider and taller than the Volvo as well as
its chunky design. The tall bonnet, big headlight
clusters and bright silver grille mean youll denitely
see this SUV coming in your rear view mirror,
and together with the expansive glass windows,
chunky arch extensions and sills, plus massive
20-inch wheels, the Discovery looks imposing.
There are lots of traditional Land Rover
design features, such as the clamshell bonnet
and split tailgate, that add some extra visual
impact and practicality, but overall, the look is
more biased towards its off-road roots, hinting
at this cars considerable go-anywhere ability.
Overall, the Discoverys design hasnt changed for
2015 instead, Land Rover has turned its attention
to the interior, upgrading the specication. The incar tech isnt as clever as the XC90s, but the brands
new 350 InControl option allows you to use apps
on your Apple or Android smartphone via the
in-car screen. On the mid-range SE Tech model
theres also sat-nav, parking sensors, cruise
control, DAB and Bluetooth. The equipment
level doesnt match the XC90s, but the Disco
does get metallic paint as standard; Volvo
buyers will have to add it as a 700 option.
Like the exterior design, the Discoverys cabin
is more utilitarian than the XC90s, but all of the
gadgets are nicely integrated nonetheless. The
infotainment screen is smaller and the graphics
have a lower resolution it takes longer to respond
to your inputs than the Volvos tablet as well, but
the familiarity of the system means its easy to use.
Leather trim comes as standard, and adds an
upmarket air, but the Land Rovers build quality
still feels robust and up to anything you can throw
at it, mixing renement and sturdiness nicely.
Driving 4.1/5
THE Discovery boasts a powerful 252bhp 3.0-litre
twin-turbo V6 diesel, but the car weighs 440kg more
than the XC90. As a result, at the test track it trailed
by 0.3 seconds in the sprint from 0-60mph, taking
8.4 seconds. Yet thats still 0.4 seconds up on the
claimed time, and it was quicker in-gear.
The silky engine makes a lovely noise as well,
and is more rened than the raspier four-cylinder
in the Volvo. The big off-roaders eight-speed
automatic gearbox is slightly smoother than the
XC90s, too, delivering lovely slurred changes,
although in the real world theres not much
to choose between the two transmissions.
Where the Land Rover loses out is in the way it
drives. The soft chassis set-up on our air-suspension
model makes for incredible long-distance comfort,
but the Discos weight and height mean the body
rolls heavily in corners, even at moderate speeds. Its
not as car-like to drive as the more agile XC90, and
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Jame
Ja
James
me Disdale Road test editor
Ownership 3.4/5
LAND Rover is a perennially poor performer in our
Driver Power satisfaction surveys, and its 2015 result
proved no different. It ranked as the 29th brand out
of 32, while its dealer networks performance was
consistent with this, nishing 28th in our most
recent poll. As the Discovery has been on sale for
more than 10 years now, most problems should
have been ironed out the Mk4 model tested here
was voted the 68th best car to live with in our
Driver Power 2015 top 200. Owners praised its
ride quality and practicality. However, the results
also show reliability can be patchy.
With one more airbag than the XC90, the Land
Rover should be safe. As its basically unchanged
from the Mk3 model, the last Euro NCAP crash
test was back in 2006, where it received four stars
overall. Bear in mind the assessment has changed
a lot since then, but safety kit has been upgraded
to include more airbags, as well as ESP, blind spot
warning and reverse trafc alert. So although the
Discovery cant match the Volvos long list of
hi-tech features, it should be reassuring.
Land Rove
Practicality 4.8/5
THE Discoverys split tailgate is a nice touch, and provides
somewhere to sit on family days out, but its also quite tall, so
youll have to lift luggage high to load the boot up. Also, with it
down its hard to reach in from the outside to put the back seats up.
With all seven seats in place theres not much boot space on
offer, at 172 litres, but in ve and seven-seat congurations its
bigger than the Volvo, with 1,260 litres and a cavernous 2,558 litres
available respectively. The mechanism to fold the middle row of
seats leaves some exposed metal and plastic to catch your hands on,
but once youre in the back theres as much room as in the Volvo.
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HEAD
CO2/tax
213g/km
290 or 37%
Off-road ability
Practicality
Boot (7/5/2 seats)
172/1,260/2,558 litres
Performance
0-60/30-70mph
8.4/8.3 seconds
!
Braking
70-0/60-0/30-0mph
50.6/38.1/9.2m
Digital revolution
Running costs
27.1mpg (on test)
99 fill-up
r Discovery
On the road
AIR-suspension means Discovery is a comfortable
cruiser, but theres no disguising its height and weight
in corners, where body roll is a real issue. It simply
doesnt feel as car-like to drive as the new XC90
Comfort
ROOM in the back row of both
cars is good, and six-footers will
be comfortable on short journeys.
XC90s seats are more forgiving,
and the mechanism is more userfriendly; the middle row slides
and folds in one smooth motion,
meaning access is a lot easier.
Inside
WHILE interior is
more functional,
nish is still great;
load bay expands
to 2,558 litres
with all rear seats
folded; off-road
display tracks
progress over
different terrain
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Figures
On the road price/total as tested
Residual value (after 3yrs/36,000)
Depreciation
Annual tax liability std/higher rate
Annual fuel cost (12k/20k miles)
Ins. group/quote/road tax band/cost
Servicing costs
Length/wheelbase
Height/width
Engine
Peak power/revs
Peak torque/revs
Transmission
Fuel tank capacity/spare wheel
Boot capacity (7/5/2 seats)
Kerbweight/payload/towing weight
Turning circle/drag coefficient
Basic warranty (miles)/recovery
Service intervals/UK dealers
Driver Power manufacturer/dealer pos.
Euro NCAP: Adult/child/ped./stars
0-60/30-70mph
30-50mph in 3rd/4th
50-70mph in 5th/6th/7th/8th
Top speed/rpm at 70mph
Braking 70-0/60-0/30-0mph
Noise outside/idle/30/70mph
Auto Express econ (mpg/mpl)/range
Govt urban/extra-urban/combined
Govt urban/extra-urban/combined
Actual/claimed CO2/tax bracket
Airbags/Isofix/park sensors/camera
Auto gearbox/stability/cruise control
Climate control/leather/heated seats
Metallic paint/xenon lights/keyless go
Sat-nav/USB/DAB radio/Bluetooth
Results
Volvo XC90 D5
AWD Momentum
45,750/50,025
25,048/54.8%
20,702
2,460/4,919
1,986/3,310
33/N/A/F/145
N/A
4,950/2,984mm
1,776/2,008mm
4cyl in-line/1,969cc
221/4,250 bhp/rpm
470/1,750 Nm/rpm
8-spd auto/4wd
71 litres/repair kit
451/1,102/1,951 litres
2,130/741/2,700kg
11.9 metres/N/A
3yrs (60,000)/3yrs
18,000 miles (1yr)/109
17th/17th*
N/A
8.1/8.0 seconds
3.5/4.4 seconds
5.7/6.9/9.3/12.9 secs
137mph/1,650rpm
50.5/36.8/9.3m
59/63/62/62dB
33.0/7.3/515 miles
45.6/52.3/49.6mpg
10.0/11.5/10.9mpl
229/149g/km/27%
Seven/yes/yes/700
Yes/yes/yes
Yes/yes/575
700/LEDs/yes
Yes/yes/yes/yes
VOLVO
Road
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Land Rover
Discovery SE Tech
ch
RESIDUALS
EVEN this entrylevel XC90 is
predicted to retain
plenty of its value
from new. Such
high residuals are
superb for a luxury
seven-seat SUV.
SERVICING COSTS
VOLVO has yet to
announce prices
for servicing, yet
Land Rover offers
a worthwhile fiveyear package
to save money
on main dealer
maintenance.
PERFORMANCE
THERES not much
to split these cars
on speed, but the
XC90 doesnt feel
as relaxed on the
road; the Discovery
has the edge here
on account of
its extra torque.
EQUIPMENT
THESE cars offer
similar kit, with
climate control
and heated leather
seats as standard.
But the cheaper
Volvo gets more
safety tech and has
a big advantage
with its slicker
tablet interface.
47,500/49,025
25,650/54.0%
21,850
3,464/9,927
2,428/4,047
42/N/A/K/290
699 (5yrs)
HIGH PRICE
DESPITE the
Discoverys extra
pace, its hard to
justify the higher
purchase price
and running costs
for this thirstier,
older model.
4,829/2,885mm
1,882/2,053mm
V6/2,993cc
252/4,000 bhp/rpm
600/2,000 Nm/rpm
8-spd auto/4wd
82 litres/space-saver
172/1,260/2,558 litres
2,570/690/3,500kg
11.5 metres/N/A
3yrs (unltd)/3yrs
15,000 miles (1yr)/130
29th/28th*
4/3/1 (2006)
8.4/8.3 seconds
3.3/3.7 seconds
5.2/6.5/7.9/12.1 secs
112mph/1,650rpm
50.6/38.1/9.2m
66/58/58/60dB
27.1/6.0/489 miles
33.2/39.8/36.7mpg
7.3/8.8/8.1mpl
279/213g/km/37%
DRIVER POWER
FOR a premium
marque to finish
this low in our
annual satisfaction
survey is surprising
but not for Land
Rover. It always
comes low down
our list of top
brands and dealers.
Eight/yes/yes/360
Yes/yes/yes
Yes/yes/yes
Yes/yes/815
Yes/yes/yes/yes
1st
LAND ROVER
EFFICIENCY
TAKE your choice
between efficiency
and performance.
The Discovery is
fast but not that
frugal, while the
Volvos engine is
less potent but
not as thirsty.
2nd
Deals &
discounts
Facts, figures and advice
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*Manufacturer rankings from Driver Power 2015; dealers from 2014. In red = equipment fitted to our test car. Insurance quotes from AA
(Tel 0800 107 0680 or www.theAA.com) for a 42-year-old living in Banbury, Oxon, with three penalty points. Residual values provided by CDL VIP Data.
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Styling 3.6/5
AS with the Kia Picanto we rated in Issue 1,370,
its a game of spot the difference to tell this Venga
apart from the previous model. But Kia has given
its supermini-MPV a revised front-end design, with
a larger version of its trademark tiger nose grille
as well as a larger lower air inlet that incorporates
the Vengas foglamps and daytime running lights.
There are a few other styling tweaks, including
some new alloy wheel designs across the range, but
the visual differences really are minimal and in our
test cars 490 optional Silver Storm metallic paint,
the Vengas soft, rounded shape appears a little
drab next to the angular Ford B-MAX and more
striking Nissan Note weve lined it up against.
The Kias hatchback-on-stilts looks come from
its versatility, and although it might not be the
most stylish ve-door on sale, the extra height
works wonders for practicality, adding extra room
inside. Kia might not have focused too much on
changing the exterior design, as the basic look
worked and the family resemblance was already
present, but the interior has come in for more
attention there are now some smarter trim details
that brighten up the functional layout. And although
you dont get that many gadgets on the lower-spec 2
model weve tested here, a tyre pressure monitor
is now tted as standard across the range.
Also included are core features like airconditioning, Bluetooth and rear parking sensors,
while a digital radio is the only real option. As
on many Kias, this is a 250 dealer-t extra.
As a result of all this, its not the most sparkling
cabin, but it does feel hard-wearing and build quality
is good. In this sector, where practicality rules, its
these qualities that can make the difference, and the
Kia scores well here, even if it is a little short on air.
Driving 3.5/5
UNLIKE many conventional modern superminis,
the new Venga doesnt get a downsized, highefciency turbocharged engine instead, it
uses a relatively conventional 1.4-litre fourcylinder petrol unit that delivers 89bhp.
Unfortunately, compared to some of the more
modern, smaller turbo units on the market today,
it feels at and lifeless, as our test gures show. The
Venga accelerated from 0-60mph in 11.7 seconds, and
completed the sprint from 30-70mph through the
gears in 11.9 seconds. The other big downside is the
engines poor efciency, which well come to later.
The raised ride height over cars like the Ford Fiesta
or Volkswagen Polo means that the Kia does lose out
when it comes to handling, but what it lacks in fun
it makes up for with a composed ride.
Longer-travel suspension means theres a
noticeable amount of body roll if youre a little
too energetic with your corner entry speed, and
the squidgy steering doesnt give much feedback
but the Venga is more about relaxed cruising in
urban areas than blasting down a country road. Here
it makes more sense, with a soft chassis set-up that
soaks up cracked roads and rutted tarmac well. On
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James Disdale Road test editor
Ownership 3.9/5
COMPARED to its rivals here, the new car should
also be more reassuring to run, as Kia nished our
Driver Power 2015 satisfaction survey in 19th position.
This isnt the best performance, but its reliability
scores were the highest of the three makers here.
The brands dealer network fared much better,
however, coming in 10th place in our last survey.
Weve not heard of any major problems with the
Venga, but it only just made our Driver Power top
200 best cars to live with owners ranked it 197th.
Euro NCAP crash tested the previous Venga in 2010,
and although it performed well, scoring a full vestar rating, the assessment has changed since then.
Still, wed expect the new car to fare as well now, with
six airbags and ESP as standard. Theres a hill start
assist function, too, and the car will ash the hazard
lights under hard braking to warn drivers behind.
Kia Venga
Efciency
KIAS Intelligent Stop
and Go (stop/start)
aids efciency, but
emissions are still
worse than rivals;
ve-speed manual is
light and easy to use
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Design
VENGA benets from a new front end with Kias trademark tiger nose
grille. There are new alloys across the range, too. Raised ride height
means the handling isnt as entertaining as the other cars in this
test, although that does translate into a more composed ride
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CO2/tax
Practicality
Performance
Braking
Running costs
130g/km
0-60/30-70mph
70-0/60-0/30-0mph
110 or 21%
440/1,253 litres
11.7/11.9 seconds
48.5/33.5/9.1m
58 fill-up
Practicality 4.2/5
IT gets brighter for the Kia when it comes to
practicality: in its regular ve-seat conguration,
the 440-litre boot is the biggest here, helped by the
rear seat bench which can slide back and forward by
up to 130mm, giving a good amount of rear legroom.
With the back seats down, luggage capacity rises
to 1,253 litres, which isnt as big as in the B-MAX or
Note, but still plenty. Its more impressive that the
load bay is so spacious in ve-seat conguration.
Theres also a false boot oor for secure storage,
and inside there are plenty of large compartments
dotted around the high seating position. This means
an excellent view of the road, too, while theres a
handy armrest for extra comfort on long journeys.
Testers notes
Load bay
WITH the seats up, Kias 440-litre boot is largest
on test, and its still generous once theyre down,
with 1,253 litres. Armrest in rear is a nice touch
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MODEL TESTED: Ford B-MAX 1.0T
EcoBoost Zetec PRICE: 16,095
ENGINE: 1.0-litre 3cyl, 123bhp
Styling 4.0/5
COMPARED to the softly styled Kia, the B-MAXs
styling what Ford calls Kinetic Design is much
more aggressive and sporty. You can see the Fiesta
roots in the shape, and theres a similar jutting
grille and narrow headlights at the front.
But from the A-pillar backwards, the rooine is
different, with a loftier shape giving more room
inside. Despite its slabbier sides, a few dened
creases down the anks break up the B-MAXs
bodywork and run nicely into the tail-lights, with a
heavily styled tailgate. Unfortunately, the chunkylooking rear bumper means theres a high loading lip.
The real styling secret becomes apparent when
you open the doors, however. The rear doors arent
hinged, but slide along the runners above the rear
wheelarches instead. Open all the doors up and it
fully reveals the Fords interior, as the B-pillars
are actually built into the doors themselves.
Like the chassis, much of the dash is borrowed
from the Fiesta, so the layout will be familiar to most
Ford supermini owners. There are positives and
negatives to this, as it feels sporty and driver-focused,
while the driving position is perfect. However, the
infotainment systems buttons are angled away from
the driver and passenger, so it can be hard to nd the
switch you want at a glance. Plus, the small screen is
buried deep into the dash top, which means it can be
difcult to see small details on the optional sat-nav.
Thankfully, the controls for the ventilation system
are easier to use, with bigger, simpler buttons and
sturdy rotary wheels to adjust the temperature and
fan speed located in front of the gearlever. Although
our pictures show a top-spec B-MAX Titanium X, the
Zetec trim is closer on equipment to the updated
Kia. However, its still 2,200 pricier and the only
real advantage is a DAB radio and keyless start.
Theres a 300 optional City Pack, which includes
parking sensors, while you can specify sat-nav (this
comes as standard on the Note) for 400. Metallic
paint costs just 5 more than for the Kia, but with
the 175 heated seat option on our test model, this
took the price difference to a sizeable 3,570.
Ownership 3.6/5
FORDS performance in our Driver Power 2015
survey was mixed. The brand didnt improve on its
25th position last year and came 24th (out of 32) for
reliability. However, the B-MAX nished higher than
the Kia, as it was voted the 128th best car to live with.
We havent heard of any issues with Fords threecylinder EcoBoost turbo since its launch in 2012, and
as the B-MAX mainly uses Fiesta parts, it should be
fairly reliable. Plus, if you do have a problem, you wont
have to travel far to get it xed, with 781 UK dealers.
Despite the lack of a conventional B-pillar, the
B-MAX is just as safe as any other car, and the Euro
NCAP crash test results back this up it was awarded
a full ve-star rating. Buyers can also further improve
their models safety credentials by specifying Fords
Active City Stop autonomous braking for 200.
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Ford B-MAX
Stylish
SLEEK cabin is driverfocused, but angle of
buttons makes it hard to
nd what you want at glance
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Testers notes
Jame
James Disdale Road test editor
Driving 4.3/5
Sporty
FIESTA-based B-MAX looks sportier than Kia and
Nissan, with a heavily styled rear. B-pillars are built
into doors, giving easier access. Powerful engine
means Ford is most rewarding car to drive in class
!
CO2/tax
Practicality
Performance
Braking
Running costs
114g/km
0-60/30-70mph
70-0/60-0/30-0mph
30 or 17%
318/1,386 litres
9.9/9.2 seconds
48.5/36.5/8.8m
55 fill-up
Practicality 3.9/5
THOSE doors give the B-MAX a big advantage when
it comes to practicality. With no B-pillar in the way, it
means standard family tasks like strapping young
children into the rear are much easier. There are
also sliding rear seats like in the Venga to maximise
passenger or boot space depending on what you
need, although its not as roomy in the back.
In its normal conguration, you get 318 litres of
luggage room, which is almost 100 litres less than in
the Kia, but the B-MAXs boot is just big enough for
day-to-day use. However, family weekends away
might stretch it. The B-MAXs storage is better, with
cup-holders and luggage nets including either
side of the rear seats and in the front footwells.
Testers notes
Sat-nav
IF you opt for the sat-nav, its a 400 extra,
and the small, built-in screen is set back,
making it difcult to see clearly all the time
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Road tests
Styling 3.8/5
NISSANS approach to the Notes design differs
from the Kia and Fords instead of opting for a
high-riding MPV-style body, the Japanese brand
chose to stick with a more conventional hatchback
shape, and on the road it looks more compact.
However, the Note is actually the longest car here,
at 4.1 metres, so its really the lack of height that hides
the Nissans size. With its more aggressive bodykit,
two-tone alloys and silver accents for the door
mirrors and handles, the car mixes style with
adaptability and isnt tarred with the same image
as some practical compact people movers.
Its not as stylish as a Skoda Fabia, but its design is
relatively interesting, and in this Ink Blue paint the
Note grabbed more attention from passers by than
the duller grey models it was up against here. At the
front, theres a deeper bumper with angular elements
housing the foglamps and daytime running lights. On
the side of the car the scalloped door surface captures
the light, so the Note doesnt appear at, while at the
rear theres more heavy sculpting for the bumper and
bootlid. Like the Kia, 16-inch wheels are tted as
standard. The Ford makes do with 15-inch rims.
Climb inside the Nissan and youll realise the
cabin isnt quite as interesting as the exterior design.
The materials have the lowest-quality feel of the
trio, while the piano-black plastic insert around the
heating controls looks cheap. The Note does get two
silver plastic spars either side of this centre console
to brighten things up, but its a token effort in an
otherwise drab, black and plasticky environment.
Although the Nissan costs 1,470 more than the
Kia, one of the redeeming features is that you get a
lot of gadgets for your money. This n-tec trim level
comes with a reversing camera, sat-nav, DAB and
app-based Internet radio, plus cruise and climate
control, a tyre pressure monitor and lots of safety kit.
Driving 3.7/5
ON the move, the Note doesnt seem as rened as its
rivals partly due to rattles from its cheaper-feeling
interior. Our gures show its noisier at 30mph.
As with the B-MAX, the car uses a three-cylinder
petrol engine, but as theres no turbo its not as
powerful. The 1.2-litre produces 79bhp thats the
lowest output here and means the Note is also the
slowest car. On test, 0-60mph took 12.1 seconds. This
isnt particularly quick, but still over 1.5 seconds faster
than Nissans claim, which is actually a strong result.
Push the dash-mounted Eco button and the Notes
throttle response softens off, reducing performance
in a bid to try and eke out a few more mpg. It makes
the Nissan feel even more sluggish when youre
going through the gears its better suited to
cruising at a constant speed, meaning you can
improve the engines efciency even further.
The three-cylinder is smooth most of the time, but
it gets coarse higher up the revs and feels breathless
on motorways. Youll have to push the petrol unit to
keep up with fast-moving trafc, and that means
working the ve-speed gearbox, too. Yet compared
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Testers notes
Ownership 3.6/5
JAPANESE brands like Nissan have traditionally
always had a strong reputation for reliability.
However, in this years Driver Power survey it
nished way down the order in 28th out of
32, while its dealers didnt perform much
better, coming 25th in our most recent survey.
The Note was voted the 143rd best car to live
with, which is nothing to write home about, either.
Just like the B-MAX, you get a three-year/60,000mile warranty, but unlike the Ford theres three
years roadside assistance thrown in, too.
When it comes to safety, the Note is the most
comprehensively equipped of the three, with blind
spot and lane departure warning, moving object
detection, ESP and six airbags. This helped the
car to earn a full ve-star Euro NCAP rating.
Nissan Not
Practicality 4.3/5
SLIDING rear benches add versatility. They mean theres
a huge amount of room in the rear for a supermini, while
the Note eclipses the B-MAX for boot space and even outshines
the Kia with the rear seats folded. Theres 411 litres with ve seats
in place or up to 1,495 litres on offer in two-seat conguration.
Clever storage also sets the Nissan apart. As well as a hidden
area in the boots spare wheel well, you get a twin glovebox with
two doors to separate the different compartments. But due to its
supermini make-up, it doesnt have the practical storage of the
B-MAX: two cup-holders and big door bins are the limit.
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HEAD TO
HEAD
CO2/tax
109g/km
20 or 16%
Versatility
Practicality
Boot (seats up/down)
411/1,495 litres
Performance
0-60/30-70mph
12.1/12.5 seconds
!
Braking
70-0/60-0/30-0mph
50.0/36.7/9.2m
Ease of access
Running costs
48.3mpg (on test)
47 fill-up
te
Handling
WELL weighted steering and strong
body control mean Note is good to drive,
although it doesnt feel as rened on
the move as the Venga or B-MAX
Technology
CHEAP doesnt always mean
cheerful on the Kia and Ford,
equipment is sparse. Even in a
small car, the Notes reversing
camera and other gadgets are
welcome. Sat-nav and a big
touchscreen infotainment unit
could be a deal-maker for some.
Interior
QUALITY of cabin
cant compete
with rivals here,
but practicality
is good, with twin
glovebox and up to
1,495 litres in boot;
insert around
heating control
looks cheap
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Sea
Sean Carson Senior road tester
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ng
Figures
On-the-road price/total as tested
Residual value (after 3yrs/30,000)
Depreciation
Annual tax liability std/higher rate
Annual fuel cost (12k/20k miles)
Ins. group/quote/road tax band/cost
Cost of 1st/2nd/3rd service
Nissan Note
n-tec 1.2
15,365/15,810
6,200/40.4%
9,165
490/980
1,300/2,167
7/262/B/20
159/249/159
Length/wheelbase
Height/width
Engine
Peak power/revs
Peak torque/revs
Transmission
Fuel tank capacity/spare wheel
Boot capacity (seats up/down)
Kerbweight/payload/towing weight
Turning circle/drag coefficient
Basic warranty (miles)/recovery
Service intervals/UK dealers
Driver Power manufacturer/dealer pos.
Euro NCAP: Adult/child/ped./points
4,100/2,600mm
1,530/1,695mm
3cyl in-line/1,198cc
79/6,000 bhp/rpm
110/4,000 Nm/rpm
5-spd man/fwd
41 litres/repair kit
411/1,495 litres
1,124/395/430kg
10.7 metres/0.30Cd
3yrs (60,000)/3yrs
18,000 (1yr)/225
28th/25th*
86/82/58/70/5
0-60/30-70mph
30-50mph in 3rd/4th
50-70mph in 4th/5th
Top speed/rpm at 70mph
Braking 70-0/60-0/30-0mph
Noise levels outside/idle/30/70mph
Auto Express econ (mpg/mpl)/range
Govt urban/extra-urban/combined
Govt urban/extra-urban/combined
Actual/claimed CO2/tax bracket
12.1/12.5 secs
6.6/10.1 secs
10.7/16.4 secs
105mph/3,300rpm
50.0/36.7/9.2m
68/53/67/72dB
48.3/10.7/436 miles
47.9/70.6/60.1mpg
10.5/15.5/13.2mpl
135/109g/km/16%
Airbags/Isofix/park sensors/camera
Auto gearbox/stability/cruise control
Climate control/leather/heated seats
Metallic paint/xenons/keyless go
Sat-nav/USB/DAB radio/Bluetooth
Six/yes/no/yes
No/yes/yes
Yes/no/no
500/no/no
Yes/yes/yes/yes
Results
DRIVER POWER
NISSAN and Ford
didnt fare well in
our satisfaction
survey in 2015.
Kias reliability
reputation is
strong thanks
to its extended
warranty.
EQUIPMENT
NISSAN leads
the way when it
comes to kit. Its
the only car that
gets sat-nav as
standard. System
is a 400 optional
extra on the Ford.
NISSAN
1st
16,095/17,465
6,803/42.3%
9,292
545/1,091
1,521/2,534
13/273/C/30
550 (3yrs)
4,077/2,489mm
1,604/1,751mm
3cyl in-line/999cc
123/6,000 bhp/rpm
200/1,400 Nm/rpm
5-spd man/fwd
48 litres/repair kit
318/1,386 litres
1,279/481/750kg
10.5 metres/N/A
3yrs (60,000)/1yr
12,500 (1yr)/781
25th/27th*
92/84/67/71/5
9.9/9.2 secs
4.8/6.4 secs
7.5/8.8 secs
117mph/2,950rpm
48.5/36.5/8.8m
70/52/65/71dB
41.3/9.2/436 miles
47.1/67.3/57.7mpg
10.4/14.8/12.7mpl
158/114g/km/17%
Six/yes/300^/no
No/yes/no
Air-con/no/175
495/no/yes
400/yes/yes/yes
FORD
Road tests
Kia Venga
2 ISG 1.4
RESIDUALS
DESPITE the
highest residual
values, the
B-MAX actually
depreciates the
most. This Zetec
models higher
price is the
problem.
NCAP RATING
CLEVER doors
dont hurt safety
on the Ford. In
fact, its the safest
car here, with
consistently high
ratings in all Euro
NCAPs categories.
FUEL ECONOMY
DONT be fooled
by Fords claims,
as the 1.0 turbo
isnt as efficient
as the figures
suggest. Still, mpg
and 0-60mph time
are better than
the Kias results.
2nd
13,895/13,895
5,775/41.6%
8,120
584/1,167
1,648/2,747
9/265/D/110
339 (3yrs)
4,075/2,615mm
1,600/1,765mm
4cyl in-line/1,396cc
89/6,000 bhp/rpm
137/4,000 Nm/rpm
5-spd man/fwd
50 litres/space-saver
440/1,253 litres
1,253/457/1,300kg
10.4 metres/0.31Cd
7yrs (100,000)/1yr
10,000 (1yr)/170
19th/10th*
89/85/64/71/5 (2010)
11.7/11.9 secs
6.0/8.8 secs
8.7/12.2 secs
104mph/3,200rpm
48.5/33.5/9.1m
66/52/63/73dB
38.1/8.5/419 miles
42.8/55.4/50.4mpg
9.4/12.2/11.1mpl
171/130g/km/21%
INSURANCE
KIAS group nine
insurance rating
is the lowest, but
the B-MAX (the
highest at group
13) costs only 11
more to cover. All
our test models
have reasonable
annual premiums.
WARRANTY
FANTASTIC sevenyear/100,000-mile
warranty adds
peace of mind.
Kia was also the
most reliable
brand of the three
in our Driver Power
2015 survey.
HIGHEST CO2
EMISSIONS of
130g/km are
high by todays
standards. They
mean road tax is
80 pricier than
for the Note, and
company car tax
rates are higher.
Six/yes/yes/no
No/yes/no
Air-con/no/no
490/no/no
No/yes/250/yes
KIA
3rd
*Manufacturer rankings from Driver Power 2015; dealers from 2014. In red = equipment fitted to our test car. ^As part of pack. Insurance quotes from AA
(Tel 0800 107 0680 or www.theAA.com) for a 42-year-old living in Banbury, Oxon, with three penalty points. Residual values provided by CDL VIP Data.
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Mat Watson
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@mat_watson
BMW i3
FINAL REPORT
Love affair is over as our man bids
a fond farewell to electric pioneer
INTERIOR
BMW i3 is one of
the best cars Ive
ever driven in my
entire career as a
motoring journalist
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Second opinion
Dean Gibson
Dep
Deputy road test editor
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Our cars
Fleetwatch
Ford Mondeo
ITS been a busy few weeks in the Auto Express car park, as we
welcome not one, but two new cars to the eet. The rst is this
Ruby Red Ford Mondeo Titanium, complete with the frugal-but-fast
178bhp 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine and six-speed manual gearbox.
Our car is loaded with kit, including 17-inch alloys, DAB radio, sports
seats and auto lights, as well as a glorious eight-inch sat-nav, dual-zone
climate control and Fords excellent Quickclear heated windscreen.
On top of that, our hatch also comes with over 7,000 worth of options
taking its total price to 31,590. Can the panoramic roof, leather seats,
rear view camera and LED lights transform this into a 3 Series beater?
First impressions are good. Fuel economy is averaging a respectable
43mpg and the huge boot has swallowed everything weve thrown
at it. Were looking forward to piling on the miles and putting
the plush newcomer through its paces over the coming months.
Our fleet
INDEX
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Practicality
CO2/tax
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260/1,100 litres
0 or 5%
Verdict
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X-Perience
Alpina D3
Issue 1,366
Audi TT
Issues 1,359, 1,365
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Issue 1,365
Fiat Panda Cross
Issues 1,359, 1,369
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Lexus NX 300h
New arrival
Mazda 2
Issue 1,370
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Issues 1,342, 1,356, 1,368
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Issues 1,356, 1,363
Renault Twingo
Issue 1,368
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New arrival
Skoda Octavia Scout
New arrival
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YOU TELL US... Hatch is brilliantly built, but ride could be better
GOOD
2015 Results
CT Factfile
89.96%
RELIABILITY
BUILD QUALITY
RUNNING COSTS
PERFORMANCE
ROAD HANDLING
RIDE QUALITY
EASE OF DRIVING
SEAT COMFORT
PRACTICALITY
IN-CAR TECH
200
150
100
NOT SO GOOD
12
8
34
141
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Annoying rattling on A3
IVE got an Audi A3 Sportback that has started
making strange noises at the front after just
30,000 miles. It sounds like loose change
rattling. Any ideas what I should check?
David Cowe, E-mail
THE main areas to look at are brake pads, the
steering rack and suspension bushes and
springs. Damage to any of these could make
the noise. Externally, check your wheels.
Potholes can easily buckle wheels, and this
may be the reason for your rattling A3.
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NEED
TO KNOW
History
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Which one?
TOYOTA has only offered this RAV4 as a fivedoor, with most buyers choosing the 2.2
diesel. This muscular, frugal engine provides
towing and cruising abilities the petrol
units cant match, but its not generally as
reliable. The manual gearbox is nicer to use
than the V-matics CVT, although the regular
auto (2.0 VVT-i and 2.2 D-CAT) is okay.
All RAV4s get alloys, heated mirrors, aircon, electric windows and a CD/tuner. XT4
trim adds an electric sunroof, dual-zone
climate control, multifunction steering
Alternatives
Verdict
12
Gaskets
N/A
16,095
N/A
16,095
16,795
N/A
N/A
9,095 7,650
12,095 8,995
N/A
8,625
13,195 10,550
13,795 N/A
N/A
9,950
N/A
10,295
6,995
7,450
7,350
8,650
N/A
8,650
8,975
N/A
N/A
5,725
N/A
N/A
6,950
7,195
YOU can pick up an early RAV4 for less than 5,000 if you
buy privately; this will be an entry-level XT3 or a petrol
example. Few of these cars have done more than 100,000
miles most have covered less than 70,000, as the RAV4
is popular with private buyers rather than fleets.
For 8,000 you can secure a 50,000-mile 2008 2.0
VVT-i or a 70,000-mile 2007 2.2 D-4D, both in XT-R trim. A
10,000 budget brings a 35,000-mile 2009 2.2 D-4D XTR
into reach. Around one in three RAV4s is an auto; the odd
one crops up at under 6,000, but most are 7,000-plus.
Engine
Running costs
OIL consumption
can be very high
before Toyota will say
that theres a fault
with an engine
as much as one
litre every 1,000
miles is acceptable.
Fuel
economy
CO2
emissions
Annual
road tax
37mpg
32mpg
31mpg
42mpg
48-49mpg
39mpg
40mpg
177g/km
202g/km
212g/km
173g/km
150-154g/km
186-189g/km
185g/km
225
290
290
205
145-180
265
225
Model
2.0 V-matic CVT
2.0 VVT-i
2.0 VVT-i auto
2.2 D-4D 140
2.2 D-CAT 150
2.2 D-CAT 150 auto
2.2 D-4D 180
Headlights
A LOT of owners
arent impressed
with the standardfit headlights which
is why many have
switched to Osram
Night Breaker bulbs,
as these are brighter.
Performance
Running costs
CO2/tax
0-62mph/top speed
173g/km
10.0 seconds/118mph
69 fill-up
205
22
20-22
20-25
20-26
25-26
25-26
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54
129.07
59.26
97.08
44.87
98.28
12.33*
20.10
Part
OUR VIEW
YOUR VIEW
Dealer price
For 2011 RAV4 2.2 D-4D. Dealer prices Vantage Toyota Tamworth,
Staffs (vantagetamworth.toyota.co.uk). Indep. prices Euro Car
Parts (www.eurocarparts.com) *Price www.wingmirrorshop.co.uk
Recalls
Interior
Contacts
Official
www.toyota.co.uk
Forums
http://RAV4world.com
www.RAV4driversclub.com
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Insurance group
2010
Model
60 09 57 06
2012
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Which second-hand estate offers a better blend of comfort, class and practicality?
Build quality is
good, but controls
are fiddly to use
SEAT Exeo
Renault Mgane
56.5mpg (official)
70.6mpg (official)
81 fill-up
69 fill-up
Prices from:
8,379
76 27 May 2015
Prices from:
Renault Mgane
SEAT Exeo
7,750
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