Best for braking
Which UK car is top of the stops... Our survey for braking performance reveals all.
It's all too easy to focus on a car’s straight-line pace, and ignore its ability to stop. Yet even if you drive the fastest-accelerating model in the world, it’s never going to feel safe or inspire confidence if the brakes aren’t up to standard.
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According to your votes, the Jaguar XF has the best middle pedal in the business. Despite its size, the executive model offers the stopping ability of a lightweight sports coupé. In second place is a model with a far more modest price than the big cat – Hyundai’s i30.
Interestingly, it’s one of three compact family hatchbacks in the top five of this category.At the bottom of the list, the old-shape Vauxhall Astra joins a raft of mainstream models from which we expected a lot more.
The winners 1. Jaguar XF – “This is the best Jaguar I have owned, possibly the best they have made.” Mr Derek Edwards, Caldecott, Wiltshire. 2. Hyundai i30 – “Excellent ride, economy, handling and performance. Exceeded my expectations.” Mr Gavin Morrison, Newport, Gwent.
3. Renault Megane MkII – “I absolutely love my Renault Mégane Coupe! It looks great, drives great and I'm really thrilled with it.” Mrs Sue Reader, Snodland, Kent.
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