Cars

Road Test Archive

• 

  Mitsubishi Lancer VRX Sportback

  Hatchback bodystyle increases the practicality of the ever-popular Lancer, yet it falls behind the pack dynamically.

  Read road test See full Mitsubishi Lancer range

• 

  Porsche 911 Turbo

  Most powerful Turbo ever gets flappy paddles and a double-clutch ’box. The most useable supercar ever?

  Read road test See full Porsche 911 Turbo range

• 

  Citroen C3

  Not spectacular, but everything is done well, from the design to the drive. So much better than the old version.

  Read road test See full Citroen C3 range

• 

  Kia Sorento

  Decent if forgettable crossover distinguishes itself from rivals through seven-seat option and strong economy.

  Read road test See full Kia Sorento range

• 

  Holden Commodore

  New direct injection V6 gives a much-appreciated power increase, and also helps at the pumps. Interior still not great, though.

  Read road test See full Holden Commodore range

• 

  Honda Jazz

  Small car with enough room for larger people. The Jazz beats public transport, as well as a number of its competitors.

  Read road test See full Honda Jazz range

• 

  Mitsubishi Evolution

  The twin clutch gearbox finally makes it onto the FQ330. It doesn’t transform the FQ, but the SST does suit it more.

  Read road test See full Mitsubishi Evo X range

• 

  Volkswagen Golf

  A very nice car, but not actually the hot hatch it pretends to be. And deceit is really quite a bad thing.

  Read road test See full Volkswagen Golf range

• 

  Toyota Prius

  The closest thing to guilt-free motoring this side of a hydrogen-powered moped. All good.

  Read road test See full Toyota Prius range

• 

  Nissan GT-R

  Nothing touches it for all-round performance at the price. Utterly sensational car, and well-equipped too.

  Read road test See full Nissan GTR range