This is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder mild hybrid boasting 187bhp, and it’s just the ticket if you’re looking to balance economy with performance. You get plenty of poke from low to mid-range revs, so there’s no need to hoof it constantly to gain speed, making it relaxing to drive. When you do extend it to full chat it’s as pacey as a Mercedes C 220 d or Audi A4 40 TDI (0-62mph comes in just 6.8sec), but isn’t as quiet as the Audi. It's RDE2 compliment, which means it doesn't incur the 4% diesel surcharge for company car tax.