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BIG BEAST

Volvo's XXL SUV gets another minor refresh and a little more power. But is it enough to keep it on the pace? Andy Enright decides.

XC BEAST

The Volvo XC90 has been steadily evolved since its introduction in 2002. This year's vintage sees some useful further improvements. Andy Enright reports.

ABILITY REFINED

If you want genuine all-weather ability from the definitive estate car, the XC70 answers the call. Andy Enright reports...

INTELLIGENT DESIGN

Volvo's first compact 4x4 is also one of the very best. Jonathan Crouch reports

SWEDISH CHARGER

Flagship for Volvo's impressive XC60 range is the thirsty but powerful T6 model. Jonathan Crouch reports

OPEN WIDE AND SAY R

Sales of the XC60 has exceeded Volvo's most optimistic forecasts. Andy Enright takes a look at the sporty R-DESIGN trim level.

SAFE CRACKER

Volvo's XC60 is safe, versatile and, with D5 diesel power, it can be respectably economical too. Jonathan Crouch reports.

CROSS DRESSER

Volvo's handsome V40 is even better looking in Cross Country guise. Just make sure you know what you're getting. Andy Enright reports.

BRAND WAGEN

The Toureg luxury 4x4 should be worthy of its place atop the Volkswagen line-up in its latest guise. Steve Walker reports.

TIG WORLD

The Tiguan R-Line offers a sportier look and the pick of the best engines from Volkswagen's compact SUV. Andy Enright reports.

A MORE WONDERFUL TIGUAN

Volkswagen's facelifted Tiguan doesn't stint on engine choice but, all things considered, the 2.0 TDi diesel, available in three states of tune, is a hard motor to beat, as Steve Walker discovers.

IT HAS THE LOOK

Volkswagen's Tiguan offers premium quality at affordable prices in the compact SUV sector. Jonathan Crouch reports on the improved 1.4 TSI 160PS petrol version.

THE WONDERFUL THING ABOUT TIGUANS

If you're torn between a budget-minded compact SUV and the plusher, premium model you'd really like, then Volkswagen's Tiguan could be the ideal solution. Jonathan Crouch looks at the improved version

THE WONDERFUL THING ABOUT TIGUANS'.

TRACKING SHOT

Volkswagen takes a leaf from sister company Audi's book and offers a rugged four-wheel drive estate. Andy Enright reports.

MONTEREY CHEESE?

PUT YOUR JUKES UP

The Mokka represents a step into a new market sector for Vauxhall. It's one they can't afford to get wrong either. Jonathan Crouch tries the tempting 1.4 petrol Turbo 4x4 variant.

PUT YOUR JUKES UP

A small, trendy little Crossover model can also be a practical choice. If you doubt that, take a drive in Vauxhall's Mokka. Jonathan Crouch does just that.

WILD FRONTERA

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