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      12-06-2014, 12:56 PM   #1
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Still top of the pile !

What car has done a group test of the X3/disco sport/XC60/Lexus NX

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Once again, the BMW X3 emerges victorious – and the truth is its dominance among sub-£50k SUVs was never threatened.

It’s still easily the best of its ilk to drive, but it’s the X3’s staggering all-round ability that makes it so hard to beat – something that’s highlighted by the fact it scored above- average marks in every area.

The new Discovery Sport comes closest to shaking up the pecking order. It’s the only premium SUV at this price with seven seats, and it’s surprisingly practical in other respects, thanks to its flexible middle-row of seats and well-shaped boot.

Sadly, the Land Rover isn’t nearly as good to drive as its German rival, and despite being more expensive to buy, it comes with less standard kit. Yes, it goes some way towards making up for this with its strong resale values, but a high CO2 output and disappointing real-world fuel economy count against it.

Big discounts help make the XC60 the cheapest of the four to own. As with most Volvos, it’s incredibly safe, and it’s also the quietest motorway cruiser here. So, in spite of its age, it’s still definitely worth a look if you don’t have any need for four-wheel drive.

The Lexus is much harder to recommend. Our biggest criticism centres around its uncomfortable ride, but it’s also the smallest inside and the least refined. Incredibly cheap company car tax bills go some way towards saving its blushes, but as a private buy the NX makes very little sense.

- See more at: http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/land....64oDRYCV.dpuf
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Thanks for posting this Andy - it's good to know!
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Surprised Discovery Sport not that well rated
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Surprisingly I have actually seen more discovery sports than I have X3 LCI's even though the disco isn't even on sale yet

They are actually quite a common sight around the north west of England and up and down the M6 and M40
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Beat me to it - was about to post the same link to WhatBMW ... oops ... WhatCar.

All the way through reading I was thinking "argh ... the Volvo's going to win it" and yet it's still the X3 that wins. They're a bit cheeky because they quote 2.0SE prices but the model tested is clearly an MSport and they indicate it's got things like VDC added. I'll bet there's a £10k difference between the actual cost of the XC60 and X3 tested which is entirely unfair on the XC60.
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