Road test results

Autocar’s gold mine of data

No one produces as thorough a judgement on a new car as Autocar. As well as acceleration, braking, fuel economy and noise tests, we carry out benchmark limit-handling tests, setting lap times if appropriate. But we don’t just drive at the track, essential as it is for finding the limits of performance. We also drive on a wide range of roads. Where we have tested more than one model in a range, the rating is for the range overall. Where a model within the range meets our coveted five-star standard, it is highlighted in yellow.

» 30-70MPH Indicates overtaking ability

through the gears.

» 50-70MPH Recorded in top gear (*kickdown with an automatic) and demonstrates flexibility.

» FUEL ECONOMY Figures quoted are the average and touring fuel economy as tested. The touring figure is representative of a 70mph cruise on a typical UK motorway. For electric cars, the figures quoted are for the same average and touring test schedules but are expressed in miles per kwh†. **Denotes mpkg (miles per kilogram) for hydrogenpowered fuel cell vehicles.

» BRAKING 60-0MPH Recorded on a high-grip

surface at a test track.

» MPH/1000RPM Figure is the speed achieved

in top gear.