First drives

Slightly dull but destined to build further on the 206CC’s phenomenal success. Extra weight over hatch version hampers performance and numbs chassis response

2 September 2003

Peugeot 307 CC 2.0 SE first drive

First Drive

Audi A3 3.2 V6

Blends traditional Audi build quality with effortless performance and refinement. Just don't expect a driver's car

2 September 2003

Audi A3 3.2 V6

First Drive

BMW 330d first drive

The best car in the real world has just got better. Power boost puts it even more ahead of its peers

2 September 2003

BMW 330d first drive

First Drive

BMW 520i SE first drive

Munich's new 5 Series is so much better when relieved of high tech options. Entry level makes a good case for itself too

2 September 2003

BMW 520i SE first drive

First Drive

Daewoo Nubira 2003 first drive

Dynamically it’s no threat to the class best, but it has lots of goodies, roomy interior and fine build quality. Shame it’s four-door-only for now

2 September 2003

Daewoo Nubira 2003 first drive

First Drive

VW Touran 2.0 TDI 140 Sport first drive

Looks dull and it's pricey. But first VW midi-MPV hits the spot, dead centre

2 September 2003

VW Touran 2.0 TDI 140 Sport first drive

First Drive

Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 Turbo SXi first drive

Best Vectra yet. The only model to pose a question the Mondeo has no answer for

2 September 2003

Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 Turbo SXi first drive

First Drive

Renault Scenic 1.9 dCi

Brilliant new small MPV goes straight to top of the class. Only the lack of a third row of seats could make you think otherwise, and now you can get a Grand Scenic for that.

2 September 2003

Renault Scenic 1.9 dCi