BMW M5
11. Mazda CX-5
Don’t really know what to say about this, other than it looks too like a Qashqai
10. Mercedes Benz M Class
Again, unless it has the letters AMG after it I’m not really fussed. I don’t have kids or live on a farm so it doesn’t interest me. Nor do I have fuel money burning a hole in my pocket. The nerd in me loves the Lane Departure Warning System though.
9. Ford B-Max
Seems to be getting positive reviews, I can’t imagine a 1 litre working for a heavy MPV, but the Duratec engine with dual clutch gearbox is nice, as is the 5* NCAP rating.
8. Peugeot 208
As a city car this is cute, with lots of features such as tablet like screen and a glass roof surrounded by LED lights. Would categorise it with the likes of Fiat 500’s and Mini One’s etc.
7. Toyota GT86
Don’t get me started on this car. Serious identity crisis – the front is like the love child of a LFA and Hyundai Coupé, while the back is like an RX8. This is the only car on the list I’ve actually been in. Alloys are terrible. I was expecting so much more before this was launched. 200bhp? Are you kidding me? My 15 year old FTO had that many horsies rolling out of the factory in Japan. And with a price tag of over 40K – I’d prefer to spend it on a hot hatch with more bhp. The only redeeming feature? RWD.
6. BMW 3 Series
Looks like all other BMWs down through the years, except now, it’s slightly aloof, cross face is unappealing. The 240bhp seems to be only available in the US, so all in all? Yawn.
5. BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé
Not an altogether bad looking car. Nice interior and plenty of space. Lots of torque. However, I’m not an older man smoking a cigar and it’s diesel. Sigh.
4. Kia Cee’d
I’ve always liked the look of this car, KIA have really come up in the world in the last decade. If the 2012 model is anything like the 2009 model with it’s 5* NCAP rating – I’d be happy.
3. Kia Optima
I really like the new look Optima, pity the 2 litre, 274bhp, 6 speed version is only available in the US. They have all the fun.
2. Volvo V40
2.5 litre, 254 bhp version you say? Ultimate sleeper car. Oh, yes please…
1. BMW M5
My kind of car. V8 and turbo. 560bhp. Looks like it’s on steroids. Yes, I’ have to sell a kidney to own it and to afford the juice…
Anyone have a scalpel…?
21st November, 2012
