SALOONS / ESTATES / SUVS

OUR CHOICE

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. At last, an Alfa Romeo we can love not just for its badge, for the noise it makes and for being Italian, but because it’s a great car. In fact, the Giulia Quadrifoglio is a saloon car that feels like a sports car – and thankfully that sports car isn’t a 4C.

BEST OF THE REST

The new BMW M3 Competition (left) drives like a larger M2 Competition, the current Mercedes-amg C63 S will be your last chance to get one with a V8, or if it’s something a size larger you’re looking for, the Audi RS6 Avant, BMW M5 Competition and Mercedes-amg E63 S (saloon or estate) provide a trio of strong options.