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Pleasant but pricey. PHEV could be better.

Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8

New price: £44,000 - £57,920

PROS

• Feel-good interior
• Impressive off-road
• Comfortable ride

CONS

• Tight third row seat space
  
• No petrol option
• Questionable reliability
  

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An outgoing seven-seater SUV that's stylish and fun to drive

Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8

New price: £29,960 - £45,435

PROS

• Stylish inside and out with space for seven
• Quick steering and sporty driving experience
• Infotainment and air-con easy to use

CONS

• Firm ride, especially on bigger wheels
• Rearmost seats are tight for adults
• Some reliability concerns
  

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Handsome estate car is good to drive but not practical enough

Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8

New price: £48,405 - £90,125

PROS

• Strong and frugal diesel engine
• High-quality interior
• Lots of advanced tech on offer

CONS

• Boot space is disappointing
• Touchscreens take some getting used to
• High prices and expensive options

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Ford’s large SUV is priced and equipped to sell

Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8

New price: £32,095 - £44,755

PROS

• Ford’s most practical SUV to date
• Plenty of equipment for the money
• Noise cancellation means quiet cabin
• High comfort levels for both rows

CONS

• Neither engine is especially fast
• Automatic gearbox a little dimwitted
• No seven-seat option available
• Rear headroom tight with glass roof

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Luxurious, refined and well-equipped executive saloon

Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8

New price: £43,595 - £56,895

PROS

• Smooth, efficient hybrid engine
• High build quality
• Great refinement

CONS

• No estate option
• Lacks dynamic excitement
• Rivals offer more choice

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A classy and comfortable SUV

Parkers rating: 3.7 out of 5 3.7

New price: £36,320 - £46,220

PROS

• Lots of safety technology
• Practical and plush interior
• Comfortable ride and seats

CONS

• Not that fun to drive
• Mild-hybrid petrol models quite thirsty
• Limited engine range

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Style leader is still a great steer

Parkers rating: 3.7 out of 5 3.7

New price: £55,145 - £69,560

PROS

• High-tech, premium interior
• Fabulous long-distance capability
• Drives better than taller rivals

CONS

• Uninspiring four-cylinder engines
  
• High price tag and costly options
• Not particularly roomy inside

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Tech-filled premium hatchback can challenge the best

Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6

New price: £30,730 - £45,890

PROS

• Striking interior design
• Good economy from all engines
• High-tech features

CONS

• Some cabin quality concerns
• Plug-in hybrid no longer available for hatch
• Not quite as good as the BMW 1 Series

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A polished supermini for sensible buyers

Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6

New price: £20,975 - £27,475

PROS

• Impressive interior technology
• Efficient engine range
• Spacious for a supermini

CONS

• More expensive than its rivals
• Engines aren't exactly sparkling
• Dull driving experience

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Proof that SUVs don’t need to do everything to be good

Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6

New price: £27,425 - £37,425

PROS

• Incredibly comfortable
• Spacious, well-equipped interior
• Petrol, diesel and hybrid available

CONS

• Crude dashboard graphics
• No four-wheel drive option
• Performance is only average

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