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A Guide to Green Cars

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Kia Ceed Full Road Test Report

2.0 CRDi Sport - The 2.0-litre diesel engine offers superb performance but it is in the quality of the build that Kia has surpassed itself. The 7-year, 100,000 mile warranty is the best in Europe.... read more

Mazda 2 Full Road Test Report

- The Mazda 2 is a supermini that will be competitive in its segment. The handling and good residual values are its strong points while the suspension is its largest negative.... read more

Suzuki Swift Full Road Test Report

- The Suzuki Swift is great fun, good-looking with a modern feel. It is well put together, offers excellent value for money, and the Suzuki supermini is quickly winning fans.... read more

Ford Fiesta Full Road Test Report

1.4-litre Zetec - The Ford Fiesta is a roomy and reasonably inexpensive mode of transport. A competitive supermini that is good to drive but slightly lacking in character.... read more

Peugeot 107 Full Road Test Report

Urban 5dr 1.0-litre petrol - The Peugeot 107 is the second smallest car in its line-up and it shares its platform with the Citroen C1 and the Toyota Aygo. Since coming out the 107 in Urban trim level has been a runaway success so we put the car to the test to see how the good the city car was.... read more

Mini Cooper S Full Road Test Report

- The Mini Cooper S is a pleasure to drive, the turbo-charged 1.6-litre engine is a perfect fit. A real driver’s car, the highly desirable Cooper S is built at the Mini factory in Oxford.... read more

BMW 1-Series Full Road Test Report

118d Efficient Dynamics - The luxury end of the market is going green and the first car we have on test is the BMW 1-Series 118d EfficientDynamics variant. The five door car looks like a normal 118d as it doesn’t have any special badging on the car. We had the SE trim level on test and this variant starts at £18,880.... read more

Fiat Bravo Full Road Test Report

Eco 1.6 Multijet 105 - Green is the buzzword in the motoring industry at present and the greenest manufacturer in Europe is Fiat, according to figures published by Jato Dynamics. The Italian maker has launched the Bravo Eco to enhance its range. The car’s engine is based on the 1.6-litre Multijet diesel and starts from £14,150 in Active trim while the Dynamic trim level starts from £15,150.... read more

Ford Focus Full Road Test Report

ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi diesel - This has got to be one of the most eagerly awaited green cars of all time for both the business and the private sector – it’s the £16,050 Ford Focus ECOnetic. With fuel at an all time high and road tax based on CO2 emissions green cars have never been in such high demand. So we got to work and put one of the most important cars of the year to the test.... read more

BMW 1-Series Coupe Full Road Test Report

120d ES - The BMW 1-Series coupe has been on sale since late September 2007 and offers a pleasurable driving experience thanks to a fantastic range of engines. Impressive fuel economy and the car’s eco-friendliness are an added bonus.... read more

Fiat 500 Full Road Test Report

1.3 Multijet Pop - The new 500 pays homage to the classic car from the Fifties and Sixties. A chic and competent city car with great looks what will make it a very desirable proposition to its target urban customer.... read more

Peugeot 207 Full Road Test Report

SE 5dr 1.4-litre VTi Petrol - The Peugeot 207 is an important car for the French maker in the UK so we put the 1.4-litre VTi petrol derivative through it paces on a recent test drive. Our test car was priced from £12,895 and we picked the lively 1.4-litre petrol to see how good the car was. Will the Lion roar with the 207?... read more

Volkswagen Golf Full Road Test Report

Match BlueMotion 1.9TDi - Launching planet friendly cars seem to be the trend at present and VW has now the second car in its BlueMotion range – the Mk 5 Golf. Will the £16,750 Golf pitch on to the green successfully? It looks good on paper as the maker claims it will get 62.8mpg on the combined cycle while CO2 emissions are 119g/km, which means a tax bracket of 18%.... read more

Toyota Aygo Full Road Test Report

1.0 Aygo - The Toyota Aygo is the sister model to the Peugeot 107 and Citroen C1. Great engine, low running costs, good looks and a excellent quality for the money.... read more

Peugeot 107 Full Road Test Report

1.0 Urban - The Peugeot 107 is the sister model to the Toyota Aygo and Citroen C1. The 107 provides budget motoring in an agile, responsive and reliable car. The 107 offers low running costs, a great engine and a solid quality.... read more

Citroen C1 Full Road Test Report

1.0 Rhythm - The Citroen C1 is the sister model to the Toyota Aygo and Peugeot 107. The C1 provides budget motoring in an agile, responsive and reliable car. The C1 is inexpensive and fun to run featuring a delightfully quirky interior.... read more

Chevrolet Matiz Full Road Test Report

0.8 S - The Chevrolet Matiz is looking to compete against other “budget” cars such as the Kia Picanto and Fiat Panda. In some aspects it leads its rivals but falls short in too many areas.... read more

Volkswagen Polo Full Road Test Report

1.4TDi Bluemotion - Fancy doing your bit for the environment - by lowering your CO2 emissions? While keeping the cost of motoring down? Then you need to have a serious look at the Volkswagen Polo 1.4TDi Bluemotion. The tweaks to the body and chassis are minor – it’s the engine where the work has gone on and the car has turned from being a good city car to being a brilliant all rounder.... read more

Kia Picanto Full Road Test Report

Ice 1.1-Litre - There are many rivals with more prestige but this city loving Picanto’s good looks, affordability and green ethos will appeal too many who need a car for the urban jungle. Small on the outside but surprisingly big on the inside, this city slicker may have just what you want.... read more

Kia Ceed Full Road Test Report

1.6 CRDi GLS - The Kia Cee’d’s ability as a dependable transport and motorway cruiser makes the car a worthy choice when you are going to buy or lease your next car. The Cee’d excels at the simple things it is very practical and easy to live with because it’s so comfortable and user-friendly.... read more

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch Full Road Test Report

1.4 SXi - Performs efficiently and handles brilliantly. A sporty looking exterior, quality is by far the first word that comes to mind. A comfortable ride with plenty of head room in the front and back. A worthy successor to previous Astra models.... read more

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Toyota Prius Full Road Test Report

TSpirit Hybrid Synergy Drive - The Prius is a practical and versatile car that effortlessly switches between the electric motor and and 1.5 litre petrol engine. Excellent reliability and economy plus good looks will make this an extremely popular choice in the UK.... read more

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