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Brilliant, tech-laden luxury car

Parkers rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8

New price: £73,765 - £117,310

PROS

• Audi A8 is lighter and more efficient
• Mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid drivetrains
• Autonomous driving technology
  
• Super clean interior design

CONS

• Not as roomy as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
• Smaller boot than the S-Class and 7 Series
• Not a particularly showy exterior
• S8 has less power than previous S8 Plus

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Supercar performance yet so simple to drive

Parkers rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8

New price: £117,325 - £160,730

PROS

• Involving handling and ferocious pace
• Yet still easy to use as a daily driver
• Goosebump-inducing noise
• Well-built, if plain, interior

CONS

• Many rivals look more dramatic
• Passenger-side of dash is dull
• Very little space for luggage

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Stylish, comfortable, practical; a great – if pricey – premium hatchback

Parkers rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8

New price: £37,900 - £87,725

PROS

• Sleek styling inside and out
• Comfortable, high quality interior
• Practical boot and large hatchback
• Super-slick S Tronic automatics
• Strong petrol and diesel motors

CONS

• £3,000 more than similar A4
• Only a four-seater realistically
• Standard kit a little lacking
• S5 a little disappointing

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Our 2019 Car of the Year and still the best hot hatch on sale

Parkers rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8

New price: £22,275 - £26,825

PROS

• Fabulous steering and dynamics
• Rorty performance, great soundtrack
• More power than similarly priced rivals
• Still as usable as a regular Fiesta

CONS

• Firm ride quality
• Performance Pack is an optional extra
• Lacks deep-seated interior quality
• That’s about it…

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Porsche raises the bar again with iconic sports car

Parkers rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8

New price: £84,700 - £158,200

PROS

• Substantial performance
• Sublime, adjustable handling
• Simple, modern interior
• Technology complements the experience

CONS

• Taycan is arguably more rounded
  
• Limited engine choice
• Vast and expensive array of options
• Does it look too similar to its predecessor?

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Still the best luxury saloon available

Parkers rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8

New price: £76,640 - £183,285

PROS

• 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 

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The most powerful series production Ferrari has ever built

Parkers rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8

New price: £260,963 - £260,963

PROS

• Thrilling performance
• Electric handling
• If you can, you should

CONS

• Hugely expensive
• Will be too fast for some

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Benchmark premium executive saloon – monster M5 imperious

Parkers rating: 4.7 out of 5 4.7

New price: £39,280 - £121,325

PROS

• Great to drive
• Strong engines and refinement
  
• Exceptional comfort
• Packed with technology

CONS

• Drive varies according to spec
• E-Class has a bigger boot
• Only two main trim levels
• Occasionally jerky gearchanges

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BMW’s excellent 3 Series remains one of the best compact saloons

Parkers rating: 4.6 out of 5 4.6

New price: £31,590 - £50,885

PROS

• Wide range of engines and trims available
• Looks good inside and out
• Great fun to drive while still comfortable
• High-quality interior with lots of tech

CONS

• Options can make it quite pricey
• Some tech doesn’t work as well as in rivals
• Firm and fidgety ride on M Sport models
• Not much else

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Family friendly SUV appeals equally to heart and head

Parkers rating: 4.6 out of 5 4.6

New price: £26,630 - £42,610

PROS

• Comfortable, practical interior
• Very competitive list prices
• Good roadholding and smooth ride

CONS

• Entry-level model is lacking desirable extras
• Petrol models feel underwhelming
• Interior is functional rather than special

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