Fast / Sports car reviews

Fast / Sports car reviews

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• Porsche 911 Targa (2024 onwards) Review

  Distinctive, but we'd have a 911 Cabrio

  

  Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

  New price: £159,135 - £159,135

  PROS

  • Thrilling hybrid engine
  • Handles almost as well as the Coupe
  • Same price as the 911 GTS Cabriolet

  CONS

  • Noisier than 911 Cabrio with the roof down
  • Roof only works when you're stationary
  • GTS-only

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• Maserati GranTurismo Coupe (2023 onwards) Review

  Gorgeous looks and stunning speed

  

  Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2

  New price: £135,460 - £217,805

  PROS

  • Comfortable over long distances
  • Immensely powerful V6 engine
  • Handles very well for its size

  CONS

  • Questionable build quality…
  • … especially for the money
  • Fidgety on uneven roads

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• Maserati GranTurismo Folgore (2023 onwards) Review

  Silent lightning replaces V8 thunder

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  New price: £179,950 - £237,500

  PROS

  • Exhilarating performance
  • Rides even better than the petrol
  • Surprising nimble for its weight

  CONS

  • Sub-standard interior quality
  • Tiny boot for a grand tourer
  • Way more money that its rivals

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• Honda Civic Type-R (2023 onwards) Review

  The most complete high-performance Honda in a long time

  

  Parkers rating: 4.3 out of 5 4.3

  New price: £51,145 - £51,145

  PROS

  • Fast, fun, frenetic
  • Marvelous suspension
  • Outright comfortable

  CONS

  • Same money as a Porsche Cayman
  • Some people would prefer 4WD
  • Not much stock coming to UK

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• Vauxhall Astra GSe (2023 onwards) Review

  Quickest Astra gets improved handling

  

  Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5

  New price: £42,460 - £43,810

  PROS

  • Hatch in low BIK bracket
  • Good ride and handling balance
  • Estate boot good for a PHEV

  CONS

  • Clunky hybrid system
  • Thrashy engine
  • Pricey

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• Vauxhall Grandland GSe (2023 - 2024) Review

  Grandland PHEV gets marginally sportier

  

  Parkers rating: 2.9 out of 5 2.9

  Used price: £19,006 - £27,361

  PROS

  • Low company car tax
  • Punchy acceleration
  • Well equipped

  CONS

  • Firm ride
  • Small boot
  • Not much fun

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• Abarth 500e Hatchback (2023 onwards) Review

  Abarth's first EV hot hatch is fun but compromised

  

  Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5

  New price: £29,975 - £34,475

  PROS

  • Exciting looks
  • Compact and agile
  • Premium interior

  CONS

  • Not as fun as petrol models
  • Sound generator is flawed
  • Not especially fast

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• Aston Martin DB12 Coupe (2023 onwards) Review

  Aston's best road car yet.

  

  Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4

  New price: £196,545 - £196,545

  PROS

  • Relaxed when cruising
  • Huge fun when you're making progress
  • All-new interior

  CONS

  • Petrol power only for now
  • Rear seats are cramped
  • Won't be cheap to run

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• MG Cyberster Roadster (2023 onwards) Review

  A smooth open-topped cruiser with punch

  

  Parkers rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1

  New price: £54,985 - £59,985

  PROS

  • Blistering acceleration
  • Four-wheel drive traction for top spec
  • Head-turning looks

  CONS

  • Heavy for a sports car
  • Chassis lacks involvement
  • High-set driving position

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• MG MG4 XPower (2023 onwards) Review

  RS3 acceleration, sub-GTI price, joyless dynamics

  

  Parkers rating: 3.1 out of 5 3.1

  New price: £36,495 - £36,495

  PROS

  • Brutal acceleration
  • Cheaper than most petrol hot hatches
  • Just as practical as a regular MG4

  CONS

  • Uninspiring to drive
  • Minimal interior changes
  • Reduced driving range

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