Some cars are so good, they don’t need modifying. Perfect and unimpeachable in factory form, every now and then a manufacturer gets it completely right from the off and creates something magnificent, perfect, beyond any possibility of enhancement.
…at least, that’s what someone with no imagination might tell you. The fact of the matter is that nothing’s perfect, there are always compromises and broadened tolerances and legislation to be pinned to; in addition, technology keeps advancing, so something that’d score a full five-stars at launch may get downgraded to four stars or fewer as newer models come out. Whatever the reasoning, there’s no such thing as a perfect standard car. And besides, since you’re reading this esteemed publication, you’ll no doubt be on the same side of the fence as we are: cars aren’t just a means of perambulatory conveyance – they’re a
