Saloon car reviews
Thinking of buying a new saloon car? If you’re looking for saloon cars for sale, we have got loads of reviews plus links to the latest models you can buy.
If you like the security of a separate boot, a traditionally styled car, and you aren’t interested in those new crossover cars, then a saloon car could be the best choice for you.
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Porsche Panamera Saloon (2024 onwards) Review
A great blend of sportiness and luxury
New price: £91,055 - £169,474PROS
- So agile for a car of its size
- High-end interior
- Excellent plug-in hybrids
CONS
- Expensive options
- Estate version no longer available
- Only comes with four seats as standard
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BMW 5-Series Saloon (2024 onwards) Review
The benchmark executive saloon just got better
New price: £0 - £0PROS
- Comfortable ride
- Engaging handling
- 550e PHEV is rapid
CONS
- PHEV’s boot restricted
- Expensive optional extras
- Optimistic efficiency claims
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Mercedes-AMG E-Class Saloon (2024 onwards) Review
Superbly well-rounded plug-in performance car
New price: £90,860 - £115,860PROS
- Great electric range and low BIK
- Effortless, devastating performance
- Lovely ride and handling balance
CONS
- Pricey compared with rivals
- Not quite as fast as some alternatives
- Compromised boot space
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Audi A5 Saloon (2024 onwards) Review
Audi's ICE engines are sticking around
New price: £41,950 - £68,700PROS
- Spacious inside
- Refined engines
- MHEV options
CONS
- Cluttered dash
- Cheaper options
- Firm in some specs
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Volkswagen ID.7 GTX (2024 onwards) Review
An excellent electric car, but better not as a GTX
New price: £61,980 - £63,770PROS
- Spacious, high-quality interior
- Comfortable and refined for a sporty EV
- Decent performance
CONS
- Not much more engaging to drive than standard ID.7
- Significant range hit compared to regular model
- Expensive list price compared with rivals
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Volkswagen ID.7 Saloon (2023 onwards) Review
Roomy, comfortable, relaxing – an excellent long-distance cruiser
New price: £51,550 - £59,550PROS
- Huge official range
- Nicely judged interior
- Comfort and refinement
CONS
- Infotainment still a bit fiddly
- Heat pump is optional
- GTX model seems surplus to needs
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BYD Seal Saloon (2023 onwards) Review
Good enough to give Tesla something to think about
New price: £45,695 - £48,695PROS
- Stylish, sleek and spacious
- Excellent range and performance
- Very well equipped
CONS
- Almost no brand awareness
- A Tesla Model 3 is faster
- A BMW i4 handles better
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BMW i5 Saloon (2023 onwards) Review
The de facto executive saloon, now electrified
New price: £67,695 - £109,945PROS
- Excellent to drive
- Stunning build quality
- Competitive range
CONS
- Feels huge, especially in town
- Mixed bag of driver assistance tech
- M60 models are close to £100,000
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Lotus Emeya Saloon (2023 onwards) Review
A luxurious and comfortable four-door GT
New price: £96,255 - £137,755PROS
- High-quality interior
- Comfortable ride
- Keen handling
CONS
- A Taycan is more fun
- Grabby ceramic brakes
- R a handful in launch mode
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon (2023 onwards) Review
Good when specced correctly
New price: £55,130 - £86,705PROS
- Dazzling modern interior
- Some very clever tech
- E300e plug-in hybrid works well
CONS
- Most have uncomfortable lowered suspension
- Body control and agility could be better
- E 200 feels coarse and slow