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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Maserati Quattroporte

from £85,020
Sporty limo can't quite match rivals in the performance or luxury stakes, making it hard to recommend – but the V8 engine is wonderful

Skoda Octavia vRS

from £26,685
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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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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