Legendary turbocharged urge, traditional WRX character, muscular appearance  Five-speed gearbox seems so last century, some cheap interior plastics On its local debut in 1994 the Subaru Impreza WRX set a totally new bang for your bucks more »

SUZUKI DIVES BOLDLY INTO THE MAINSTREAM   Hot looking, AWD tenacity, packed with goodies   Needs a six-speed manual, lacking in low and mid-range torque   Introduction Suzuki has long asserted its Japaneseness with pride. There is no attempt to curry more »

A MORE SOPHISTICATED 5-SERIES Wonderful engine, great dynamics Price premium over 528i seems exorbitant, lack of storage spaces in otherwise splendid cabin, no spare wheel   Introduction Baby boomer car enthusiasts might be surprised to realise that more »