Performance car

The best performance cars combine sports car-rivalling acceleration with engaging handling. However, they also retain the impressive everyday usability of the conventional saloons and estates on which they're based.

There are precious few cheap options in this part of the market, but you’ll find options which are many and varied, and powered by petrol and electricity – or in some cases, a blend of both.

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Audi RS5 Sportback front cornering

Audi RS5

from £65,675
An accomplished and rapid all-weather grand tourer, but the Audi RS5 is too aloof to be truly fun.
Skoda Octavia vRS front right driving

Skoda Octavia vRS

from £23,495
The Skoda Octavia vRS is quick and spacious, although it can't compete with the best hot hatches for driver involvement.
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White Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S front right driving

Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S

Performance coupé – or estate car – offers incredible performance but costs considerably more than a regular CLA
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