TOP 5 FAMILY CARS
BMW 3 SER|ES
THE GOOD: Onthe-deck driving position; dreamy handling balance; slick interior
THE BAD: Knowing you’ve made the obvious choice
THE UGLY: You’ll need an M340i or M340d for six cylinders
THE ONE TO BUY: 330e if you want a hybrid; 320i if you’re on a budget
BMW 5 SER|ES
THE GOOD: Brand new, still brilliant. Handling still defines the class
THE BAD: Big does mean big: it takes up a lot of road and has grown even more in this gen
THE UGLY: |s nowhere safe? Even the trad 5er gets full EV option with i5
THE ONE TO BUY: Prices start at £51,500 for the 520i but can go easily north of £80k
DAC|A JOGGER
THE GOOD: Seven seats; massive boot with the rear row removed; prices start just over £18k
THE BAD: Sandero base means it’s a bit narrow; spartan
THE UGLY: Low Euro NCAP score, although it’s pretty safe in a crash
THE ONE TO BUY: Hybrid usefully punchier than petrol, but much clunkier. PCP a steal at £257/month
AUD| RS6 PERFORMANCE
THE GOOD: Audi saved the best for last. More power, grip and noise make this the best 6 yet
THE BAD: Those improvements weren’t exactly for free – it’s now £114k!
THE UGLY: Get one while you can
THE ONE TO BUY: |t’s available only as an Avant, and worth the £114k. Gold wheels on matte grey paint the discerning spec
K|A EV9
THE GOOD: Seven seats and rapid charging speeds. Family motoring goes eco
THE BAD: Sharp styling comes at a price
THE UGLY: Arguing with the ‘pay attention’ monitor every five minutes
THE ONE TO BUY: Air is best value at £65k but weedy power. All-wheeldrive one (£73k) has enough punch