Jaguar XF 2.0 Prestige 163PS Automatic
Introduced in 2008 and face lifted in 2011 the Jaguar XF has got better with each incarnation so just how good is the all new model asks Geraldine Herbert What is it? The XF sits between the large XJ and the mid-sized saloon XE in the Jaguar range. Who is it aimed at? This is an executive car and rival to the likes of BMW’s 5 series and Audi’s A6 but families will also love the roomy and versatile interior and Jaguar reckon the new XF...
2015 Skoda Superb Style 2.0TDI 190bhp
We get behind the wheel of Skoda’s flagship model the Superb, so can it live up to its name asks Suzanne Keane What is it? The 3rd generation of the Skoda Superb promises new levels of creativity, design and spaciousness at a premium level. Who is it aimed at? The Skoda Superb has always been an ideal motorway cruiser chosen by those covering long distances for business but in estate form it’s ideal for active families and those...
DS 5 1955 Limited Edition
The DS 5 has shed its iconic chevrons and gets a facelift, a revised interior and some efficiency tweaks. But will this be enough to transform it into a premium offering writes Geraldine Herbert? What is it? With an Ink Blue exterior and bold, aggressive styling, the limited edition DS5 looks virtually nothing like a Citroën. It may mark the launch of the the original Citroën DS, 60 years ago but you will find only a few touches to...
Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0TDI DSG 190HP ‘Highline’
The latest Volkswagen Passat may bear the same name as the 1973 original but that is where the similarity ends writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Volkswagen has finally got serious about its Passat. It’s always seemed to lag behind the main star in the range the Golf, the popular sibling who had the best wardrobe leaving the Passat to fill the role of safe, sound and reliable older brother. It was the car of choice if you...
Citroen DS5 DStyle HDi 160
With the DS5 Citroen brought futuristic styling to a once dull section of the market. We find out if this DS lives up to its bold looks. What is it? An exquisite blend of coupe and hatchback with a sprinkling of estate the DS5 is one of only three Citroens that bear the DS nameplate. This distinct brand from Citroen was created to merge style and luxury and marked a radical departure for the company. Not that Citroens in the past were...
