Super TestCar reviews - BMW - 3 Series - 318ti Sport 3-dr hatchBMW models3 Series 318i Executive sedan 318i sedan 318ti Sport 3-dr hatch 320d sedan 320i Gran Turismo 320i sedan 323i Touring 330Ci convertible 330Ci coupe 330d sedan 330e 330i sedan 335i Convertible 335i coupe 335i Touring 340i Compact 5-dr hatch range Convertible range Coupe and Convertible Coupe and Convertible diesels Coupe range GT M3 and M4 M3 Competition M3 coupe M3 CS M3 sedan range sedan range Touring Research BMW Used Rivals7 May 2003 AUDI A3 4D SEDAN (1997-2004) BASED on the 1998-2004 VW Golf Mk4, the 1.8 20-valve A3 hatchback is smooth and gentle. Well-equipped, practical, swift and quality-built, it outclasses much of the competition in every department except for handling. It is a competent small hatchback that drives quite nicely. The body went to a five-door configuration from late 1999. VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VR6 5D HATCHBACK (1994-1998) A HATCHBACK on steroids, it has towering performance from the sweet V6 engine. Entertaining handling and excellent cruising ability complement the practical, well equipped interior but the ride is harsh, the gearchange unsatisfactory and the overall quality not up to VW's usual high standards. It's still a great grand tourer, nevertheless, and an interesting alternative to a BMW 320i. PEUGEOT 306 GTI-6 3D HATCHBACK (1997-2000) THE GTi6 has impressive ride and handling, a comfy interior and manic six-speed gearbox which needs stirring to make the most of the engine. The interior is roomy but has a bland dash. The shape still looks good after all these years. The best driver's car here by a long shot. CITROEN XANTIA 5D HATCHBACK (1994-2001) UNDERRATED, the Xantia is a sophisticated and versatile hatch. The low-pressure turbo versions are very swift, the V6 smooth and punchy, the regular 2.0 litre models agreeable and the turbo-diesels frugal and torquey. Sure-footed handling, powerful brakes and the trademark pillow ride are further strengths, topped by a classy, comfortable and spacious cabin. The wagons are brilliant. All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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