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Smart Casual

The smart fortwo cabrio is no longer just an urban fashion accessory but it's still at its best in town on a sunny day. Jonathan Crouch reports...

SMALL WONDER

OPEN SEASON ON SMARTS

COOL HATCH

The Fabia vRS doesn't shout about its hot hatch prowess. Steve Walker takes a look.

CUPRA OF PLENTY

SEAT has pushed the performance boat out with its 261bhp Leon Cupra R hatch. Steve Walker reports.

THE LEON KING

HOT IBIZA BARGAIN?

Not the hottest SEAT Ibiza, the FR TDI version could nevertheless be the best value for buyers seeking performance without the penalties. Steve Walker reports.

FR FROM THE CRAZY CROWD

SEAT's 'warm' hatch range is looking particularly sharp and high tech these days. Steve Walker reports on the recently refreshed Ibiza FR 1.4 TSI.

SPANISH FLY

The SEAT Ibiza Cupra has never quite attracted the same following as Cupra versions of its bigger brother, the Leon. Perhaps this one can change all that. Andy Enright reports.

SUPER BOC

SEAT's saves top spot in its Ibiza range for the Bocanegra. Steve Walker reports.

TOPLESS IN TROLLHATTEN

SWEDE AS A NUT

TOMCAT TAMED

CUT YOUR ROVERHEADS'

GONE WITH THE WIND

TO BOLDLY TWINGO

HOT TWINGO HAS THE GRIN FACTOR

Renault reckons it's high time the Twingo put the fun back into the city car and the 'hot' 133 is guaranteed to plant a smile on your face. Andy Enright reports.

AND ALONG CAME A SPIDER

RENAULT GETS RAPID

Renault's fastest Megane promises big thrills. Jonathan Crouch reports.

RENAULT'S IMPRESSIVE CUP RUN

Class In Glass

Renault's glass-roofed Megane CC is aiming to bring a new level of elegance to the affordable folding hard-top convertible market. Steve Walker takes a look.

GLASS ACT

Renault's second generation Megane CC's star feature is its folding glass roof. Jonathan Crouch explains why.

SPORTING SENSE?

Renault's sporty-looking third generation Megane Coupe gets improved efficiency and a sleeker look. Jonathan Crouch drives the 1.6 dCi 130 variant.

FRENCH POPULAR UPRISING

SPORT STAR?

If you're looking for an affordable sports coupe, Renault's improved third generation Megane Coupe is worth a second look. Jonathan Crouch tries it.

FRENCH OPEN

FLIP BUT NO FLOP

MEDIUM RARE

THE PROPHET OF VA-VA VOOM

SHIFT HAPPENS

Renaultsport's latest Clio is bigger, quicker and comes with no clutch pedal. Is this the way forward? Andy Enright reports.

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