car reviews

The V60 is a sensible, safe Volvo, just as you’d expect. The estate car of choice if comfort (and style) means more to you than handling

The Karoq might be slightly dull, but it's eager to please and will slot seamlessly into your life

Latest generation of VW’s best-selling model plays things with a straight bat. Not a thriller, but nor is it designed to be

It's as solid as ever, but some cheap plastics and a ponderous petrol engine have let the side down a bit

The seven-seater SUV market is rather crowded, but not many bring this style of hybrid tech to the party

A good SUV from Kia - quietly does all the family jobs you need, without fuss. Looks smart, too

A wonderful package of practicality, refinement and comfort at a reasonable price

Smaller and lighter would've been lovely, but no dice. Oh well, the Countryman still hits its brief as an SUV

The Mk4 Skoda Superb is the Czech firm’s best effort yet. Get one while you still can

Had enough of the family SUV? The E-Class proves there’s still plenty of life in the estate

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

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

Latest generation of the ultimate American go-anywhere 4x4 is the most authentic thing Jeep makes. Off-roaders don’t get gnarlier than this

The latest 5 Series is every bit as brilliant as its predecessor. As you were...

If you can make use of it, there's nothing to match it

Crossover'd A-Class is an improvement on the old one and will no doubt sell very well. But a GLB is the better choice

Interior furnishing and screen systems take priority over how it drives. Many love it for that, but not us

An SUV that rightfully ignores sportiness and focuses on comfort, flexibility and downright classiness

The Audi A6 Avant makes a compelling case for itself, but doesn’t quite match up to the all-round excellence of the BMW 5 Series Touring

An imperious cruiser, best sampled with vast quantities of diesely torque. Now with better tech and still available in bonkers SVR form

The Honda Civic brings some welcome colour to a sensible part of the market. Not perfect, but very interesting