Managing directors and senior executives from the leading brands pick their top new cars for 2013 Toyota's new GT86 sportscar, a joint venture with Subaru, hits the sweet spot New cars don't come any cheaper than the Dacia Sandero and the Renault subsidiary delivers value for money Driver and passenger safety is still a major priority for Volvo, and the new V40 matches up to its BMW and Audi peers as a good drive too The Lexus GS450h ticks all the boxes when it comes to style and comfort. It's no slouch in the speed department either Kia's new Optima mid-sized family car stands out from the crowd and is light years ahead of the marque's previous efforts in this segment The sixth generation of the BMW 3 Series is a sweet performer, though it's pricey for what you get The new Citroën DS5 is très chic and frugal, though the firm ride is unexpected The Range Rover Evoque looks like it belongs on the set of ‘Footballers' Wives'. But there is substance beneath the bling. The ninth-generation Honda Civic is bigger and better value than its predecessors. Most cost-conscious family buyers would have assumed a Mercedes was simply out of their price range. Not any more. Citroën's DS4 combines pleasing new design with comfortable driving, but will it be too novel for Irish drivers? Hyundai sets its sights on Avensis owners as it rolls out its keenly priced saloon version of the i40 Renault's Wind roadster is cheeky and stylish and will definitely get you noticed The new Kia Sportage is well-equipped to give Nissan's Qashqai a run for its money in the crossover segment