Mercedes-Benz targets youth market with new coupé, but drivers may be underwhelmed

I am reassuringly told by my wife that size isn’t everything… but when it comes to choosing a new estate it comes high on her tick list - happily for all my long-term test car is one of the biggest and widest on the market.

Audi’s coupé could be Great Britain’s secret weapon in training the next generation of gymnasts.

I loved the sound of the five-cylinder engine and even powering the estate with a full load, it never felt stretched.

The Passat is no spring chicken, so the extra equipment levels are welcome. The most notable additions are full leather upholstery with heated front seats, a multi-function steering wheel and a set of handsome 17-inch alloy wheels.

The journey across three countries was managed on a single tank of fuel, and the 6 was comfortable and reliable throughout.