Saloon car reviews

Saloon car reviews

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• BMW 330e Hybrid (2019 onwards) Review

  Plug-in BMW 3 Series is an excellent, tax-efficient all-rounder

  

  Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2

  New price: £46,985 - £54,485

  PROS

  • Up to 37 miles of electric range
  • Precise steering and balanced handling
  • Great efficiency and performance

  CONS

  • Not as good to drive as a standard 3 Series
  • Reduced boot space compared with non plug-ins
  • No longer available with four-wheel drive

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• Honda Civic Saloon (2018 - 2020) Review

  Four-door Civic retains much of its hatchback sibling's ability

  

  Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8

  Used price: £6,998 - £15,823

  PROS

  • Daring styling neatly adapted to saloon body
  • Excellent quality throughout
  • Roomy interior and a big boot
  • High level of safety kit fitted as standard

  CONS

  • Limited engine range – although they’re both good
  • No hot version
  • Fiddly infotainment
  • Limited boot practicality

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• Audi A6 Saloon (2018 onwards) Review

  Four-door exec is beginning to feel its age

  

  Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5

  New price: £45,840 - £87,285

  PROS

  • Restrained and refined
  • Rammed with tech
  • Good engine selection

  CONS

  • Could be considered staid
  • Confusing options list
  • Falling behind rivals

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• Audi A8 Saloon (2018 onwards) Review

  Excellent, tech-laden luxury car that majors on comfort

  

  Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8

  New price: £81,430 - £122,550

  PROS

  • Mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid drivetrains
  • Semi-autonomous driving technology
    
  • Super clean interior design

  CONS

  • Not as roomy as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  • Smaller boot than the S-Class and 7 Series
  • S8 has less power than previous S8 Plus

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• BMW 5-Series M5 (2018 - 2024) Review

  Still the best high-performance saloon in the world

  

  Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

  Used price: £26,926 - £87,472

  PROS

  • Towering performance
  • Refined cruising 
  • Superb handling and ride

  CONS

  • Feels large on UK roads
  • Steering lacks feel
  • Hugely expensive

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• Rolls-Royce Phantom Saloon (2017 onwards) Review

  'Best car in the world'? It's up there…'

  

  Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4

  New price: £420,000 - £481,800

  PROS

  • Effortless performance
  • Incomparable comfort
  • Unrivalled road presence

  CONS

  • Expensive
  • Looks too much like the previous version
  • Is it really that much better than a Ghost?

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• Volkswagen Arteon Coupe (2017 - 2024) Review

  Volkswagen’s slinky five-door coupe is a desirable mile-eater

  

  Parkers rating: 3.2 out of 5 3.2

  New price: £30,935 - £58,080

  PROS

  • Loads of space for people and luggage
  • Generous standard equipment
  • Great on the motorway
    

  CONS

  • Ride is too stiff in R-Line form
    
  • Can’t match premium rivals’ image
  • Not so great on B-roads
    

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• Kia Stinger Coupe (2017 onwards) Review

  Kia’s flagship model doesn’t disappoint

  

  Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9

  New price: £31,620 - £43,195

  PROS

  • Involving and fun to drive
  • Huge standard kit list
  • Rapid and muscular performance

  CONS

  • High emissions and fuel consumption
    
  • Interior quality not as good as a VW Arteon's
  • Rear headroom is tight for tall passengers

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• BMW 5-Series Saloon (2017 - 2024) Review

  Benchmark premium executive saloon

  

  Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

  Used price: £10,591 - £60,592

  PROS

  • Great to drive
  • Strong engines
  • Packed with technology

  CONS

  • Drive varies according to spec
  • E-Class has a bigger boot
  • Only two main trim levels

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• Lexus LS Saloon (2017 onwards) Review

  Flagship Lexus does grand luxury in a different way

  

  Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8

  New price: £101,775 - £128,260

  PROS

  • Amazing interior with some incredible details
    
  • Smooth, quiet and refined
  • World-beating reliability and warranty

  CONS

  • Expensive running costs
  • Unimpressive performance
  • Hard to justify against an S-Class

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