1BMW M3 Touring
MUCH AS WE love the M3 saloon, the estate version is even more desirable, thanks to its greater versatility. As well as being incredibly quick, sharp and entertaining to drive (thanks to its ability to go from secure four-wheel drive to playful rear-wheel drive when you’re in the mood), the Touring has a practical boot that makes it more useful as a fast family holdall. The only question is: why didn’t BMW make this car years ago?
Our pick xDrive Competition List price £87,825 Target Price £85,284 MPG 27.4 CO2 232g/km For Scorching performance; sharp and entertaining handling; practical boot; comfortable cruiser; snappy gearbox Against Engine doesn’t sound all that inspiring; expensive to buy and run, and you’ll want to add options WHAT CAR? SAYS
2Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Our pick 4S
List price £95,255 Target Price £91,055 Range 304 miles CO2 0g/km For Instantaneous pace; agile; high-class interior; well suited to rough roads Against Lacks Tesla’s great charging network; range could be better WHAT CAR? SAYS
3Audi E-tron GT
Our pick quattro List price £87,415 Target Price £83,302 Range 295 miles CO2 0g/km For Huge pace; smooth motorway ride; ultra-fast charging; lengthy kit list Against Not quite as agile as Taycan; interior quality disappoints in places WHAT CAR? SAYS
4 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Our pick 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo 510 List price £78,195 Target Price £78,195 MPG 28.0 CO2 228g/km For Wonderful engine; very quick; agile and fun to drive; supple ride Against So-so quality; iffy infotainment system; inconsistent brake feel WHAT CAR? SAYS
5BMW M240i Coupé
Our pick xDrive List price £49,935 Target Price £47,416 MPG 34.4 CO2 186g/km For Savage performance; fun to drive; well-made interior; well priced Against Rear seats are cramped; disappointing safety rating WHAT CAR? SAYS
6Audi R
