Driven

While short of the C63 Coupe’s brutality, the ‘mid-way’ C43 Coupe gets a huge part of the looks and performance for less money.

Although the new M5 is quicker, this is one astonishing Bavarian beast.

The launch control is easy to engage and thanks to the 4MATIC+ system, you pretty much get a facelift every time you execute one.

This turbocharged engine packs more than enough punch for a car that weighs just under 1.5 tons.

It's a pure sports car whose dreamy beauty is matched by its German brawn.

It is probably the most capable car AMG has ever made.

How is this family-friendly SUV with the heart of a hot hatch?

If you want a really rapid, seriously sexy weekend toy / track car, then head off to your nearest Alfa dealer.

Overall this is an immensely impressive package and it should be for something so close to the R3 million mark.

It is so well-rounded that I can't help feeling there's room to create an even harder, rawer and more uncompromising version.