Offers acceptable levels of fuel economy but pick the TD over the V8 for best results. It doesn’t match the re-sale values of German rivals although parts and servicing costs compare very well and the list prices are particularly keen even before you start negotiating.

75 performs reasonably on the eco front. With an average of 198 g/km CO2 across the range, its emissions are fairly standard for an executive saloon. However, it’s worth noting that the line up has a high number of diesel models, bringing the average down and giving buyers more choices of low-emission versions. Diesels typically produce less CO2 than petrol engines with similar power outputs.

The range is not particularly economical, averaging 37 mpg.

The 1.8 K-Series engine is prone to gasket failure although if this holds out, most owners report very good reliability.