car reviews

When you look at what people might own – a big estate or crossover most likely – the C5 X is fine value

Like the Yaris, but fancy something slightly taller? You'll like this slightly taller Yaris

The Symbioz is a perfectly fine family runabout, but lacks a little sparkle in an ever-crowded sector

A comprehensive little supermini that holds its own against the competition

The Nissan Qashqai gets some worthy improvements as part of a chunky facelift. Does the job admirably, not really one for the enthusiast. Obviously

A great looking car with a myriad of drivetrain options. Shame the Skoda Octavia exists

VW’s coupe-crossover will win some fans for its sportier looks, but otherwise it’s easily forgettable

The looks might be polarising but it's not actually ugly and certainly not – bigger crime – bland

Newly facelifted eighth-gen Golf remains the lingua-franca of the hatch world. A finely polished machine

Familiar with the Golf? No surprises here, but there are plenty more interesting options out there

If you’re not quite ready to go electric yet then you could do a lot worse than the baby Skoda

Another worthy crossover. Comfy, roomy, but it won’t tug your heartstrings

Vauxhall's biggest crossover looks the part, but a very ordinary drive makes it otherwise easily forgettable. Wait for the next gen

The new MG 3 deserves its place at the supermini table. Good to drive, frugal to run, and cheap as they come

While others play catch-up on EV estates, this Peugeot is the best value all-rounder you can currently buy

The supermini you buy because of how it looks inside and out, not because of what it costs or how it drives

If you like the mad looks of this second-generation C-HR, there's very little to count against it

The Citroen C3 is a quirky, comfortable hatchback (despite the SUV-like styling) and cheaper than most rivals

All previous Corsas have reeked of mediocrity, but not this one. Pity about the interior though

The T-Cross isn’t a bad car and is different enough to the Polo on which it’s based

Fresh design inside and out, with quality execution, lots of tech and more competent dynamics