BIG SELLER
1 BMW 3-SERIES
THE GOOD: Onthe-deck driving position; dreamy handling balance; slick interior
THE BAD: Knowing you’ve made the obvious choice
THE UGLY: You’ll need an M340i or M340d for six cylinders
THE ONE TO BUY: 330e if you want a hybrid; 320i if you’re on a budget
GIANT TEST WINNER
2 BMW 5-SERIES
THE GOOD: Brand new, still brilliant. Handling still defines the class
THE BAD: Big does mean big: it takes up a lot of road and has grown even more in this gen
THE UGLY: Is nowhere safe? Even the trad 5er gets full EV option with i5
THE ONE TO BUY: Prices start at £51,500 for the 520i but can go easily north of £80k
3 DACIA JOGGER
THE GOOD: Seven seats; massive boot with the rear row removed; prices start just over £18k
THE BAD: Sandero base means it’s a bit narrow; spartan
THE UGLY: Low Euro NCAP score, although it’s pretty safe in a crash
THE ONE TO BUY: Hybrid usefully punchier than petrol, but much clunkier. PCP a steal at �