Citroen C6

The Citroen C6 is a lovely large saloon-cum-limo with truly outlandish styling and an eerie ride quality that floats rather than rolls.

• Comfort

  This is what the C6 is all about - sitting back and letting the road float away underneath you. It might not have the magic-carpet ride that many say - it still picks up lots of small irregularities - but this is a car that's a joy to mile-munch in. Trans-continental? No worries, the C6 and its huge 2.9-metre wheelbase laps it up.

  

• Performance

  You're limited to just the 3.0-litre V6 diesel, which is no bad thing as the old petrol was ludicrously thirsty. It's reasonably economical (38.7mpg), clean (190g/km) and not too shabby on speed: 0-62mph takes 8.9 seconds.

  

• Cool

  Wildly cool if you have the right attitude to it. Never fails to make an impression.

  

• Quality

  Electrics can be an issue, but generally the C6 looks to be well made and just quirky enough to be fun. The interior is a bit grey if you option incorrectly.

  

• Handling

  You can hustle a C6, but it feels disconnected at an atomic level even in ‘Sport‘ mode. The steering is way, way too light for a front-drive saloon and even though there is grip to be had you never feel comfortable making it pick up its skirt.

  

• Practicality

  The boot is pretty big at 488litres, but it's the space inside that really makes the C6. Room in the back is palatial - as befits its semi-limo feel - and even the rear seats are electric. As family transport it's ideal.

  

• Running costs

  The diesel makes an odd but individual choice, but still can't match the BMWs or Audis of this world for economy and emissions.