Saloon car reviews

Saloon car reviews

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• Jaguar XF Saloon (2015 onwards) Review

  Not perfect, but far cheaper than alternatives

  

  Parkers rating: 4.3 out of 5 4.3

  New price: £35,450 - £46,580

  PROS

  • Temptingly priced
  • Great ride and handling balance
  • Well equipped

  CONS

  • No BIK-friendly hybrid
  • Questionable reliability
  • Engines not particularly refined 

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• BMW 3-Series M3 (2014 - 2018) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4.3 out of 5 4.3

  Used price: £15,057 - £33,644

  PROS

  • Engaging performance
  • Muscular stance
  • Communicative handling
  • Family car practicality
  • Manual gearbox standard

   

  CONS

  • Very expensive 3 Series
  • Interior lacks drama
  • ‘Piped’ exhaust sound

   

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• Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon (2014 - 2021) Review

  Highly polished executive car with dual plug-in options

  

  Parkers rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1

  Used price: £5,745 - £51,190

  PROS

  • Plug-in hybrid has 30-mile+ battery range
  • Comfortable and upmarket cabin
  • Quiet engines, especially the PHEVs
  • Very refined long-distance cruiser

  CONS

  • Options can hike the price
  • Steering lacks precise feel
  • Servicing costs can be high
  • Set to be replaced in 2021

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• Tesla Model S (2014 onwards) Review

  Groundbreaking EV now feeling its age

  

  Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0

  New price: £93,480 - £113,480

  PROS

  • Driver assistance tech can be very capable
    
  • Spacious, flexible cabin, seriously practical
  • EV with a realistic range and performance

  CONS

  • Not offered in right-and drive form
  • Ride and handling lack polish
  • Minimalist interior lacks deep-seated quality

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• Ford Mondeo Saloon (2014 - 2022) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £5,137 - £22,382

  PROS

  • Efficient at urban speeds
  • Spacious interior
  • Generously equipped
  • Comfortable ride

  CONS

  • Noisy CVT gearbox
  • Lacks long-distance efficiency
  • Practicality compromised

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• Infiniti Q50 (2014 - 2020) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 2.5 out of 5 2.5

  Used price: £3,052 - £19,930

  PROS

  • Distinctive looks
  • Low emissions from new diesel
  • Impressive technology

  CONS

  • Disengaged driving experience
  • Poor quality interior
  • Limited engine range

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• Subaru WRX STi (2014 - 2017) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5

  Used price: £9,789 - £18,824

  PROS

  • Brilliant handling
  • Very fast
  • Great brakes

  CONS

  • Expensive to run
  • Firm ride quality
  • Rivals easier to live with

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• Mazda 3 Fastback (2013 - 2018) Review

  Looks good at the expense of hatchback's practicality.

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £1,968 - £12,063

  PROS

  • Classy exterior design
  • Well-made interior
  • Engaging to drive

  CONS

  • Not a practical choice
  • Hatchback has better resale values

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• Mazda 6 (2013 - 2022) Review

  Stylish, sharp driving, well-equipped 3 Series alternative

  

  Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5

  Used price: £1,580 - £25,644

  PROS

  • Lots of standard equipment
  • Sharp exterior styling
  • Enjoyable to drive

  CONS

  • No diesel, hybrid or electric
  • Limited space in middle rear seat
  • Old-fashioned automatic gearbox

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• BMW 6-Series M6 Gran Coupe (2013 - 2018) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £13,128 - £32,715

  PROS

  • Epic performance and incredible engine
  • More practical than regular M6

  CONS

  • Seriously expensive
  • M5 saloon considerably cheaper
  • Better suited to autobahns than UK roads

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