car reviews

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

Among an abundance of small SUVs, the 2008, with its eye-catching looks and great interior tech, is one of the most interesting

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

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

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

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

Honestly? The new X2 doesn’t feel like a car BMW spent spent much time or love on

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

The Lexus RX is a handsome player in the big SUV arena, but it's hard to play the value card this high up the price chain

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

A capable answer to a question nobody should be asking

Success in a hatch isn't just about the drive. The Focus has the rest of the bases well covered too

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

Lexus presents a hybrid alternative to the standard premium-crossover fare

The electric 500 convertible is compromised, but that won't diminish its appeal to fans

Practical, comfortable and premium. A fantastic large estate from Skoda