Kia Optima
Recommended. It's taken 20 years, but Kia has finally come up with a credible large family saloon.

Toyota Avensis
Average. It's a big Toyota with a new enviro-friendly option, but there's something missing. It's not exciting in any meaningful way and while that's great for some buyers, others will simply be put off.

Audi A4
Audi has given its evergreen A4 a bit of a mid-life spruce. Owners of outgoing models shouldn't be afraid their cars will lose second hand value, the exterior changes are minimal. Under the skin, however, is where it's all change.