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New Large cars

45 New Large cars reviews available

  • Alfa Romeo 159 (2006-2011)

    Alfa Romeo 1591

    New price: £20,380 - £29,540

    Alfa's 159 is sporty, stylish and striking to look at - but how does it drive? We've road tested the diesel saloon and estate versions.
  • Alpina D3 (2006-2012)

    Alpina D3 saloon

    New price: £31,650 - £59,930

    The BMW 3 Series-based Alpina D3 is an interesting and unusual choice
  • Audi A4 saloon (2008-)

    Audi A4 2012 A

    New price: £22,185 - £39,620

    Audi is famed for its solid family cars, but can the A4 saloon, built from 2008 and facelifted in 2012, match the BMW 3 Series? Read on.
  • BMW 3 Series (2005-2011)

    BMW 3 Series 06 4

    New price: £22,690 - £55,270

    The popular BMW 3 Series saloon is a family-sized car to be reckoned with, possessing excellent handling and refinement. And it's a lot more affordable than the latest version.
  • BMW 3 Series GT (2013-)

    BMW-3GT-1

    New price: £28,660 - £43,025

    It's a 3 Series, but not as we know it - the GT is BMW's first 3 Series-based hatchback.
  • BMW 3 Series saloon (2012-)

    BMW 3 2012 1

    New price: £23,180 - £45,395

    The 2012 3 Series is still great to drive - and it's got improved fuel economy and ride quality.
  • Chevrolet Volt (2012-)

    Chevrolet Volt 1

    New price: £35,255 - £37,000

    Our first drive report on the Chevrolet Volt, a 'range extender' electric car
  • Citroën C5 (2008-)

    Citroen C5

    New price: £20,015 - £30,170

    A French car advertised as 'very Germanic', the new Citroën C5 is meant to be more refined than the old C5. We put the Teutonic claims to the test.
  • Citroën DS5 (2012-)

    Citroen DS5 1

    New price: £22,435 - £32,715

    The largest member of Citroën's DS 'character' range is the DS5, launched in 2012. Based on the C5, does it have the qualities needed in this competitive market?
  • Ford Mondeo (2007-)

    Ford Mondeo 2012 1

    New price: £15,970 - £29,655

    Ford's latest Mondeo takes on its large car rivals with smart looks and a serious amount of space. We find out if that's enough in this tough market.
  • Honda Accord (2008-)

    2011 Honda Accord1

    New price: £22,765 - £34,690

    With the new Accord, Honda has pushed its family car upmarket - with prices to match. So should Audi, BMW and Mercedes be worried?
  • Honda Insight (2009-)

    Honda Insight 2012 1

    New price: £17,010 - £23,190

    The latest Insight has cracked the 100g/km CO2 barrier

Used Large cars

59 Used Large cars reviews available

  • Seat Exeo (2009-)

    Seat Exeo 2012

    Used price: From £11,150

    The Seat Exeo is essentially the old-model Audi A4 in disguise. It fills a gap in Seat's range, but does it do any more than that? The Which? testers find out.
  • Seat Toledo (2005-2009)

    SEAT Toledo 10

    Used price: From £3,750

    The large Toledo MPV is a rash departure from its previous namesake, a four door saloon. An oddball in the car world with only models like the Renault Vel Satis and Vauxhall Signum providing any sort of competition or comparison.
  • Skoda Octavia (2004-2013)

    skoda octavia vrs

    Used price: From £3,225

    The Octavia represents a cheaper option to VW hatchbacks and saloons. For those with more to carry, the Octavia is also offered as a capacious estate.
  • Skoda Superb (2002-2008)

    Skoda Superb 1a

    Used price: From £2,450

    The Superb is a large 'high-end' saloon from the budget Skoda brand. A contradiction it may be, but the Superb offers a viable alternative to cars like the Volkswagen Passat, Ford Mondeo and Honda Accord.
  • Skoda Superb (2008-)

    Skoda Superb 2013 1

    Used price: From £10,195

    The Skoda Superb is called a 'saloonback' as it has both a hatchback and a saloon boot. The Which? team finds out if its as good as it seems.
  • Subaru Legacy (2003-2009)

    Subaru Legacy 1

    Used price: From £3,850

    Subaru's quirky, 4WD alternative to a 5 Series or Volvo V70
  • Subaru Legacy (2009-)

    subaru legacy

    Used price: From £18,250

    The Subaru Legacy and raised-ride-height Outback are relatively rare, but the four-wheel-drive chassis appeals to some drivers. Which? takes a closer look.
  • Toyota Avensis (1997-2003)

    Toyota Avensis Hatch 97 2

    Used price: From £1,095

    The original Toyota Avensis was introduced as a large family hatchback in 1997 replacing Toyota's Carina E model. Does it still cut the mustard?
  • Toyota Avensis (2003-2009)

    Toyota Avensis Saloon 02 2

    Used price: From £2,975

    Introduced as a five-door hatchback, four-door saloon or roomy Tourer estate, the 2003 Avensis was updated again in 2005.
  • Toyota Avensis (2009-)

    toyota avensis 2009 8

    Used price: From £10,250

    Toyota sticks to what it knows with the latest Avensis, safely in the middle of the road and similar to the previous version. We ask - is that enough?
  • Toyota Prius (2004-2009)

    Toyota Prius 2003 4

    Used price: From £5,625

    The hybrid Prius is notoriously popular with celebs and is thought of as one of the greenest cars money can buy. Find out what our experts thought.
  • Toyota Prius (2009-)

    2012Prius1

    Used price: From £14,350

    The 2009 Toyota Prius was the most radical design for the model since it first appeared. The big question is, has it improved on the original?

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