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= new entry t his month. * = grey import. Entries in italics are for cars no longer on sale. is for our most recent major test of the car (D = Driven, R = Road test or group test, F = Feature). Call 0844 844 0039 to order a back issue. is on-theroad including VAT and delivery charges. is the car’s main motor only – additional hybrid tech isn’t shown. is the car’s kerb weight as quoted by the manufacturer. is the power-to-weight ratio based on manufacturer’s kerb weight. and figures in bold are independently recorded, all other performance figures are manufacturers’ claims. is the official EC figure and is the official ‘Combined’ figure or equivalent. Spirited engine, still looks great Favours fun over finesse Engineered like a true Abarth product Desirable extras make this a £50k city car Still looks good, and now it’s got the 4C’s engine Pricey, and it has more rewarding rivals Lots of grip and one of the best-sounding four-pot turbos Still a little too clinical Addictive five-cylinder noise; monster pace Chassis not exactly playful

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