Saloon car reviews
Thinking of buying a new saloon car? If you’re looking for saloon cars for sale, we have got loads of reviews plus links to the latest models you can buy.
If you like the security of a separate boot, a traditionally styled car, and you aren’t interested in those new crossover cars, then a saloon car could be the best choice for you.
Read our saloon car reviews, including full performance figures, running costs, practicality, safety and handling statistics and options data. Browse photo galleries and research into potential problems using thousands of owners’ reviews.
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Saloon car reviews
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BMW 6-Series M6 Gran Coupe (2013 - 2018) Review
Used price: £20,007 - £51,415Read full reviewPROS
- 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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Jaguar XJ XJR (2013 - 2017) Review
New price: £91,190 - £92,425Read full reviewPROS
- Fast in a straight line
- Great engine sound
- Sumptuous luxury
CONS
- Expensive
- Boot not huge
- Driving/passenger conundrum
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Jaguar XF R-S (2013 - 2015) Review
Used price: £18,004 - £31,210Read full reviewPROS
- Fantastic engine
- Clever suspension
- Lovely interior
- Packed with kit
CONS
- Can be very tail-happy
- High running costs
- Not exactly subtle
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Lexus IS Saloon (2013 onwards) Review
Striking styling and hybrid efficiency help the IS stand out
New price: £33,060 - £44,360Read full reviewPROS
- Hybrid powertrain means low running costs
- Quiet and refined drive
- Different from the norm
CONS
- Petrol engine not very efficient
- Poor performance
- Doesn’t handle as well as rivals
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Maserati Ghibli (2013 onwards) Review
Stunning saloon is great to drive, but pricey
New price: £53,285 - £78,355Read full reviewPROS
- Elegant styling
- Prestigious appeal
- Performance
- Great to drive
CONS
- Interior quality lacking
- Expensive to buy
- Equally expensive to run
- Rear space limited
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Mazda 3 Fastback (2013 - 2018) Review
Looks good at the expense of hatchback's practicality.
Used price: £4,165 - £15,903Read full reviewPROS
- 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 onwards) Review
Stylish, sharp driving, well-equipped Mondeo alternative
New price: £24,345 - £34,010Read full reviewPROS
- Lots of standard equipment
- Punchy, refined diesel engines
- Sharp exterior styling
- Enjoyable to drive
CONS
- Reliability problems reported by owners
- Non-turbo petrols lack power at low revs
- Limited space in middle rear seat
- Old-fashioned automatic gearbox
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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class (2013 onwards) Review
New price: £25,050 - £50,650Read full reviewPROS
- Premium feel
- Unique market placement
- Good handling
- Comfortable
- Well-equipped
CONS
- Latent automatic gearbox
- Poor rear headroom
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG (2013 - 2019) Review
New price: £123,775 - £189,385Read full reviewPROS
- Very fast
- Seriously comfortable
- Packed with kit
CONS
- Expensive to buy
- Expensive to run
- Options expensive too
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2013 onwards) Review
Still the best luxury saloon available
New price: £75,535 - £181,680Read full reviewPROS
- Indulgent levels of luxury
- Crammed with technology
- Diesels’ real-world efficiency
- Crushing performance of AMGs
CONS
- Petrols won't be cheap to run
- Options are very expensive
- Lacks rivals’ exclusivity
- Ubiquity might count against it
