SEAT Leon 1.5TSI 150hp Xcellence
Practical and fun to drive, there is lots to like about the new SEAT Leon writes Suzanne Keane What is it? I was a huge fan of the first SEAT Leon but they certainly lost their way with its replacement in 2005. The 3rd generation was a huge improvement harking back to the good old days and while this new Leon is more spacious and practical it doesn’t seem to have lost its spark. Who is it aimed at? The Leon offers the benefits of a...
Opel Astra 1.0 Turbo 105PS
Sharper, stylish, smarter, rivals will now have to watch out for the Opel Astra in their rear-view mirror, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The new-generation Astra is a key model for Opel, but despite the company’s best efforts through the three-decade lifespan of this car, the Astra has always been a contender but never quite class-leading. Who is it aimed at? Designed to steal sales away from the Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf...
Dacia Sandero Signature TCe 90
Dacia’s Sandero claims to be the cheapest new car on the market but is it good value? We get behind the wheel to find out What is it? Renault’s budget brand Dacia is all about providing simple and functional cars at an affordable price. Roughly the same size as the Renault Clio, the Sandero is a compact hatchback starting at just €9,990 Who is it aimed at? This Romanian-built hatchback is the cheapest new car on the market so for...
Renault Clio Dynamique 1.5 dCi 90 Eco S&S
Since the launch of the original model in 1990, some 11.5 million Clios have been sold in more than 115 countries. The Renault Clio has evolved and looks very different to the previous version, we find out if it’s just as radical under the skin What is it? The supermini sector is one of the most competitive and dominated in this country by the Fiesta and the Yaris. Eager to muscle in Renault have pulled out all the stops with...
