car reviews

The Scala is arguably doing a better job of being the Volkswagen Golf than the Golf is

The C5 Aircross won't scratch your driver's itch, but it's a part-of-the-family kind of car, at ease with itself

A stellar EV that’s simple to use and nails the basics. Also no longer mind-numbingly boring to look at. Result

Eccentric and a little expensive in PHEV form, yet easier to want than its rivals

An electric car that behaves like a good old-fashioned hatchback. We rather like that

A crossover with a point: a practical, fun place to be and quite a spirited drive

The Arkana doesn't excel anywhere and ultimately feels too clinical

The electric Astra's still not hugely exciting, but it’s another big step towards EVs becoming the mainstream

The electric version of the 208 is a mature and accomplished car

Sure, the Honda Accord is about as exciting as oatmeal, but as a quiet, comfortable, efficient daily driver, you could do much, much worse

Vauxhall took few risks when electrifying the Corsa, and while the facelift has improved the looks, we wish it’d been braver inside

A likeable Swiss Army knife. Used to be a bit bland but it now stands out and will shrug off anything thrown at it

Jeep has built a top-notch city car, with OK range and quick-enough rapid charging

The new Kona Electric is just as competent as before, but with more of all the good stuff. Well done Hyundai

A proper Top Gear hero. Seriously overdelivers on the underpromising price...

Sportiness is all well and good, but there’s no harm in prioritising comfort and serenity. The e-C4 is one such car

A decent car that struggles to stand out with strong competition from within its own family

The Arona is a decent enough small crossover, but a Leon hatch is better looking, roughly the same size, and only slightly more expensive

While it might not have the visual pizazz of its predecessor, the 11th-generation Honda Civic reminds us it’s what’s inside that counts

Dacia’s focused relentlessly on building the best value seven-seater – everything else is a bonus

Remains one of the best all-round, reasonably priced EVs you can buy today