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Heart vs head

Sensible or sensational? (Issue 1,054)

Heart vs Head

With the world economy taking something of a nosedive, we thought that it was time to find out exactly how sensible the UK car buyer should be.

At four price points – £10,000, £15,000, £20,000 and £25,000 – we selected one model to appeal to the heart and an alternative to win over anyone who was ruled by their head. The resulting line-up was incredibly diverse and sparked fierce debate among the Auto Express road test team.

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It only goes to show just how much choice the new car market offers – no matter whether your budget is big or small.

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