car reviews

It's cheap, sure, but the rest of it won't make you run away screaming

Yes, it’s effectively a van with windows. But it’s also magnificent

The Leon Cupra has come of age. The mix of civility and pace is as good as anything out there

It's easy to see why this is many people's default hot hatch

Vauxhall upgrades its mainstream hatch, makes a very competent Focus rival. Definitely worth considering

Your nan’s supermini handles like the proverbial go-kart, but ain’t as complete as a Fiesta

A thoroughly capable family car that handles far better than it really needs to

Renault’s Qashqai rival is conveniently a rebodied… Qashqai. A fine appliance for family transport

Everything we've come to love about new-age Volvos in a smaller size

Easy to own but there's not a lot of flair compared to its myriad rivals

Facelifted Sportage gains mild hybrid diesel tech, but it’s not enough to radically alter the class landscape

Mitsubishi has stolen a march on the oppo here. In practice, it's not quite so impressive

The 500 looks tempting and fun where so many cars in this segment are drab.

The latest version of the car that defined the premium hatch sector stays classy

A fun car with a practical side, but no longer one of the sharpest hot hatches on sale

GTI Mk1 gave birth to a era of hot hatchery. And for that, we thank it

Citroen has made the C4 Cactus more mainstream, yet conversely it's become a more niche choice in the process

Ford EcoSport review: better-looking, better-equipped and better to drive than before

The Subaru XV is better than many of its competitors off-road, but is let down by its engine and gearbox

The best 21st Century MG yet. Other faint praise is available...

Takes the fight to the Ford Galaxy with sliding doors and an accommodating cabin.