car reviews

A clever bit of engineering wrapped up in a tedious package

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

The 4x4-drive super-Golf finally came of age with this phenomenally rounded hot hatch

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

Peugeot's hot hatch renaissance continues. The 308 GTI has a joyously wild streak

Far from M Division’s finest hour. Flashy and fast, but you couldn’t live with this ride

A perfect illustration of why the world is being taken over by crossovers.

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