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  • HONDA
    JAZZ RS
    The facelifted Honda Jazz RS continues to deliver the practicality, comfort and familiarity that have been its enduring appeal. Its face has...
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  • SEAT
    IBIZA
    The Seat Ibiza, which sits on the Volkswagen Group's MQB A0 platform, is a handsome hatch that's fun to drive and spacious enough fo...
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  • SUZUKI
    SWIFT
    The new Suzuki Swift, powered by a turbocharged 1.0-litre engine, is a perky little hatchback that evokes fond memories. This new model look...
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  • VOLVO
    V40
    With 187bhp and 300Nm of torque on tap, the Volvo V40 is undoubtedly quick and perky. Yet, it's also comfortable and easy to drive. Its ...
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  • MINI
    ONE 5-DOOR
    The five-door MINI One is now better looking and smoother to drive thanks to a facelift. With new tail lamps glowing in Union Jack design, i...
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  • RENAULT
    MEGANE RS
    It boasts stylish good looks and ample power, but where the new Renault Megane RS truly delivers is its sharp, direct and responsive handlin...
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  • MINI
    JOHN COOPER WORKS 3-DOOR
    In its mid-cycle refresh, the MINI John Cooper Works continues to deliver exciting thrills with its kart-like handling and riotous powertrai...
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  • VOLKSWAGEN
    GOLF R
    The updated Volkswagen Golf R has gotten a slight bump in power output from 276bhp to 286bhp, and comes with 380Nm of torque. It also gets a...
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  • VOLKSWAGEN
    GOLF GTI
    For its mid-life facelift, Volkswagen has thankfully changed very little about the Golf GTI, which means it is still an all-around brilliant...
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  • RENAULT
    MEGANE GT
    The new Renault Megane GT isn't just a hatchback version of the Megane sedan; it's also sportier looking and backed by added perform...
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  • HYUNDAI
    i30 HATCHBACK
    The new Hyundai i30 is markedly improved, offering more space, more power and more overall quality than ever before. From the off, the new i...
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  • VOLKSWAGEN
    GOLF
    The Volkswagen Golf combines dynamic behaviour with a premium and modern interior. It's not overly powerful, offering 123bhp and 200Nm o...
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  • KIA
    CERATO
    The Kia Cerato offers a lot of value for car buyers looking for an affordable, practical and well-equipped sedan. Its reworked design draws ...
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  • SKODA
    OCTAVIA
    The Skoda Octavia may be equipped with a minute 1.0-litre engine, but it's very usable for daily driving. Nicely paired to the seven-spe...
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  • NISSAN
    SYLPHY
    Light visual and equipment enhancements to the Nissan Sylphy help it to feel a little fresher, but it is still its space and practicality th...
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  • MAZDA 6
     
    A new front grille, as well as sleeker lights at the front and back, headline the latest facelift of the Mazda 6. Inside, a larger infotainm...
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  • HYUNDAI
    SONATA VIII
    The Hyundai Sonata has undergone a significant facelift, most notable in the way it looks. The heavily redesigned exterior is now much sharp...
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  • SKODA
    SUPERB
    It may only have recently re-entered the Singapore market, but the Skoda Superb is a well-equipped and extremely comfortable family sedan th...
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  • OPEL
    INSIGNIA GRAND SPORT
    The sleek fastback styling of the Opel Insignia Grandsport is accentuated by its sharp head lights and narrow nose. Inside, the cabin is ext...
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  • AUDI
    A4
    At first glance, it's hard to spot the big change with the Audi A4 - on paper, it's still a premium compact executive sedan powered ...
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  • INFINITI
    Q50
    The updated Infiniti Q50 sports a wider grille to enhance its visual presence, while the tweaked fog lamps, redesigned tail lamps and sculpt...
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  • LEXUS
    IS 300
    Subtle exterior changes to the car's head and tail lamps have made the Lexus IS 300 even sleeker, enhancing its already good looks. Insi...
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  • ALFA ROMEO
    GIULIA
    The new Alfa Romeo Giulia is quite easily the most gorgeous-looking sedan on the market right now. The sculpted sheet metal, aggressive yet ...
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  • KIA
    STINGER
    Making a brand new car, especially one that differs radically from the rest of the brand's stable, is a really tall task. And yet, with ...
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  • VOLKSWAGEN
    ARTEON
    The striking sheet metal of the new Volkswagen Arteon certainly makes it stand out on the road. Its elegant design, stretched rear end and s...
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  • MERCEDES-BENZ
    E-CLASS SALOON
    The exterior design of the E-Class remains identifiably Mercedes, but the interior is notably more high-tech and futuristic. Dominated by a ...
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  • BMW
    5 SERIES SEDAN
    The BMW 5 Series is a highly futuristic and modern car, chock full of technologies such as Gesture Control, Steering and Lane Control Assist...
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  • AUDI
    A5 SPORTBACK
    Boasting handsome looks, a top-notch interior and all-around practicality, the Audi A5 Sportback is an excellent daily driver that combines ...
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  • LEXUS
    LS
    Lower, wider and longer than before, the new Lexus LS' adventurous and striking design gives it a ton of on-road presence. Inside, there...
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  • AUDI
    A8 L
    From the dual-touchscreen setup that supports haptic feedback, a removable tablet at the rear, as well as a wealth of safety and assistance ...
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  • MASERATI
    QUATTROPORTE GRANLUSSO
    The Maserati Quattroporte GranLusso's stylish sheet metal clearly allows it to stand out from its competitors. With its wide and aggress...
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  • MERCEDES-BENZ
    S-CLASS
    The key improvements of the updated Mercedes-Benz S-Class include the addition of Intelligent Drive, allowing for semi-autonomous driving. A...
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  • BMW
    M5 SEDAN
    With a hearty twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 powerplant mated to a smooth-shifting eight-speed gearbox, the BMW M5 sends a ballistic 591bhp and a d...
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  • MERCEDES-AMG
    E 63 S
    Despite the outrageous power from the 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8, the Mercedes-AMG E 63 S offers enjoyment and excitement across a variety of dri...
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  • AUDI
    RS 3 SEDAN
    The Audi RS3 Sedan now has 394 crazy German horses and 480Nm of tarmac-tearing torque to catapult you from nought to hundred in just 4.1 sec...
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  • MAXUS
    G10 EXECUTIVE MPV
    Thanks to its sizeable proportions, the Maxus G10 has a wheelbase of 3,198mm, which supersedes the Alphard's 3,000mm. This gives the MPV...
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  • RENAULT
    SCENIC DIESEL
    Unlike most MPVs that are commonly bland and unexciting, the Renault Scenic comes across as a family hauler that's good-looking and plea...
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  • TOYOTA
    PRIUS+ HYBRID
    Surprisingly, the Toyota Prius+ has handling traits that are not commonly associated with MPVs. Around bends, the Prius+ Hybrid feels neutra...
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  • MITSUBISHI
    ECLIPSE CROSS
    The Eclipse Cross sports a refreshing exterior design, with its sharp lines and sloping roofline. It is most distinctive at the rear, with a...
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  • PEUGEOT
    5008
    The Peugeot 5008 boasts a striking and handsome design. Inside, it is certainly one of the best in its class to sit in, exuding the kind of ...
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  • SKODA
    KODIAQ
    Skoda's tagline is 'Simply Clever' and the Kodiaq certainly lives up to that. Aside from a logical, well-presented dashboard and...
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  • SEAT
    ATECA
    Although the 1.5-tonne Seat Ateca feels slightly underpowered at high speeds, it's by no means a slouch from the lights. Thanks to its d...
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  • JEEP
    COMPASS
    The new Jeep Compass Limited may not be big on pace but it definitely has the space and grace expected of a modern family sport utility vehi...
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  • BMW
    X3
    Now much bigger compared to its predecessor, the new BMW X3 could be easily mistaken as a full-sized SUV like its bigger brother, the BMW X5...
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  • LEXUS
    NX 300
    The Lexus NX 300 is a luxury mid-size SUV that manages to combine its striking good looks with a sprightly powertrain. Its turbocharged 2.0-...
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  • LEXUS
    3-ROW RX 350L
    Lexus has finally entered the three-row SUV segment with its ever-popular RX. Retaining similar looks despite being 110mm longer than the re...
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  • LAND ROVER
    DISCOVERY
    Not many seven-seater SUVs can go off-road as well as the new Land Rover Discovery. With the new Ingenium turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylind...
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  • PORSCHE
    CAYENNE
    As one of Porsche's best sellers, much thought has been put into the third generation Cayenne to ensure it is at the top of its class. L...
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  • BMW
    X3 M40i
    The BMW X3 M40i is a very particular kind of car for the driver that wants a family SUV, which also packs a ton of power and whole lot of no...
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  • AUDI
    SQ5
    Audi's sleek SQ5 highlights the 'sport' in sport utility vehicle, thanks to its punchy turbocharged V6 and well-sorted agility. ...
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  • MERCEDES-AMG
    GLC 43 COUPE
    The Mercedes GLC 43 Coupe is a sleek and stylish SUV capable of delivering a forceful shove, thanks to a wonderful 3.0-litre AMG V6 biturbo ...
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  • MASERATI
    LEVANTE
    The Levante signals Maserati's first entry into the premium performance SUV segment. With its sharp, distinctive looks, it's undoubt...
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  • CITROEN
    C3 AIRCROSS
    The new Citroen C3 Aircross is a quirky-looking compact crossover that's highly practical. Built on the same platform as the Opel Crossl...
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  • SEAT
    ARONA
    The Seat Arona may be late to the party, but its stylish looks, lively drive and sporty interior make it a strong contender. Built on the Vo...
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  • TOYOTA
    C-HR
    With its radical design, turbocharged powertrain, and sharp dynamic behaviour, the entire concept of the Toyota C-HR is unordinary in so man...
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  • HYUNDAI
    KONA
    The Hyundai Kona is a crossover with a combination of good looks, excellent drivability and high levels of equipment. Two versions are avail...
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  • OPEL
    GRANDLAND
    The Opel Grandland X is a pleasant, comfortable and easy-to-drive crossover that packs a wealth of equipment. Sharing the same platform as t...
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  • VOLVO
    XC40
    The XC40 is Volvo's first premium crossover that impresses with its perfect blend of drivability, dynamism and practicality. Under its s...
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  • BMW
    X2
    The BMW X2 is a premium crossover with striking looks and excellent driving dynamics that prove it pays to be different. On the roads, the X...
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  • JAGUAR
    E-PACE
    The E-PACE, Jaguar's entry into the premium crossover segment, looks to draw on the handsome charm of the F-PACE. The design and executi...
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  • INFINITI
    QX30
    The Infiniti QX30 may be the newest member to enter the crowded and competitive premium crossover segment, but the brand's relative lack...
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  • AUDI
    RS 5 COUPE
    The new Audi RS5 Coupe is lighter and faster than before, whilst still fully capable of delivering the sort of monstrous all-weather pace Au...
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  • INFINITI
    Q60 RED SPORT
    The Infiniti Q60 Red Sport packs a sweet engine, tight chassis and sleek design that accentuate its sporty nature. Powered by a rev-happy 3....
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  • MERCEDES-AMG
    C 63 S COUPE
    The Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupe is excessive in so many ways, and that is precisely what makes it so special and captivating. With a massive 4...
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  • PORSCHE
    911 CARRERA T
    The Porsche 911 Carrera T offers subtle differences from the standard Carrera, but what hasn't changed is its pure and joyous dynamic pe...
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  • AUDI
    A5 CABRIOLET
    The topless variant of the A5 Coupe is highly desirable from all angles, with every bit looking sleek and modern. The minimalistic yet intui...
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  • MERCEDES-BENZ
    E-CLASS CABRIOLET
    Carrying over the style, comfort, technology and luxury from its impressive saloon counterpart, the E-Class Cabriolet is a stylish convertib...
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  • HYUNDAI
    i30 WAGON
    Offering almost twice the boot space than its hatchback variant, the i30 Wagon is undoubtedly the clear choice when it comes to practicality...
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  • VOLKSWAGEN
    GOLF VARIANT
    The Golf Variant takes the well-balanced recipe that makes the Golf the quintessential hatchback and pushes the boundaries to offer more spa...
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  • AUDI
    RS 4 AVANT
    Adorned with flared wheel arches, massive silver-coloured air intakes and two large exhaust tips at the back, the RS4 Avant incorporates all...
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  • PORSCHE
    PANAMERA SPORT TURISMO
    The Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo is a fantastic-looking estate that delivers everything you expect it to. It will turn heads, offers a goo...
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  • HYUNDAI
    IONIQ ELECTRIC
    The Hyundai Ioniq Electric has all the necessary green credentials for embracing an electric future. Powered by an electric motor that deliv...
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  • RENAULT
    ZOE ELECTRIC
    The Renault Zoe is a zippy electric supermini that's perfect for the city. With an all-electric range of 367km, it will allow most to dr...
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  • BMW
    i3 ELECTRIC
    The BMW i3 is a revolutionary eco box made almost entirely out of carbon fibre. At its heart, a 33kWh battery offers an electric range of al...
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  • BMW 2 SERIES
    ACTIVE TOURER PLUG-IN HYBRID
    The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 225xe is a practical, highly-competent and easy-to-drive MPV that's well-primed for the electric future. ...
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  • BMW 3 SERIES
    PLUG-IN HYBRID
    Essentially a 3 Series with an additional electric motor, the BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid is the same good-looking car with a welcomed twist...
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  • BMW 5 SERIES
    PLUG-IN HYBRID
    The BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid 530e is a comfortable, practical and premium plug-in hybrid that makes increasing sense in our urban jungle ...
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  • HYUNDAI
    IONIQ HYBRID
    In its latest iteration, the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid's powertrain is cleaner and greener while still delivering 139bhp and 147Nm of torque....
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  • TOYOTA
    PRIUS+ HYBRID
    The Toyota Prius+ Hybrid is a seven-seater MPV that provides more load capacity and a better powertrain than the already impressive Toyota W...
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  • KIA
    STINGER
    Making a brand new car, especially one that differs radically from the rest of the brand's stable, is a really tall task. And yet, with ...
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  • HONDA
    JAZZ RS
    The facelifted Honda Jazz RS continues to deliver the practicality, comfort and familiarity that have been its enduring appeal. Its face has...
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