Pleasure of Driving Award: Porsche 911 Turbo S
“Staggering performance meets an amazing level of everyday usability”
"The new Porsche 911 Turbo S is one of those cars that can just do it all. Staggering performance meets an amazing level of everyday usability - it has four-wheel drive for all-weather traction and even a pair of small but usable rear seats. The real thrills come when you put your foot down, though - with more than 700hp and an incredibly tractable and responsive hybrid-assisted engine, plus precise and responsive handling, the 911 Turbo S is a joy to drive on any road." - Mat Watson, Car Review Expert
Highly commended: BMW M2
“The BMW M2 feels old-school in the best possible way”
"Small, fast coupes are automatically cool - and when you add in a sonorous six-cylinder engine, aggressive styling and rear-wheel drive, they become even cooler. The BMW M2 feels old-school in the best possible way - it takes a classic set of ingredients and refines them into something that’s just brilliant to drive. It’s even available with a manual gearbox, which ought to keep the purists happy." - Mat Watson, Car Review Expert
Highly commended: Volkswagen Golf R
“A near-perfect blend of everyday practicality and impressive pace”
"There are faster and more powerful hot hatchbacks than the Volkswagen Golf R; there are cheaper and simpler hot hatchbacks than the Volkswagen Golf R. But none of them achieve what the VW does so well - a near-perfect blend of everyday practicality and impressive pace. It has four-wheel drive for all-weather ability, yet is comfortable enough for pockmarked city streets and practical enough for a weekly shop." - Mat Watson, Car Review Expert