Van-tastic!

For most confirmed petrolheads, this twin test will be pointless. Indeed, as a lover of large, multi-cylindered luxobarges, had you invited me to do a back to back test of small diesel vans, 99% of the time my answer would have been no. Yet I've done a fair few miles in a couple of the better ones recently, and a comparison seemed like a good thing to do. If you're a small business owner, or have any other reason for needing two seats and space for a very big box, then read on. Words: Sam Read more [...]

Peugeot 306 1.8 XT

Peugeot 306 long term test Between 1993 and 2002, Peugeot's 306 was one of the most popular small family cars available in the UK. A replacement for the Peugeot 309 (Does this make the 306 a Talbot Horizon MK3?), the car was styled by Pininfarina, based upon the Citroen ZX platform, and built at the former Rootes factory in Ryton. Engines spanned 1.4 to 2.0 4 cylinders, with a couple of popular XUD-based tractor powerplants thrown in for good measure. Two facelifts; one in 1997 and one in Read more [...]