car reviews

The Alfa Junior is a lot of fun in Veloce form… just know the range means you’ll be having that fun briefly

Citroen's hatch isn't like all the rest and plays big on comfort. Plus, it's not quite a crossover

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

A worthy effort and far from terrible, but the, um, err… Jaecoo isn’t memorable enough to offset its invisible badge kudos

The Explorer’s close cousin is a little slinkier looking but more expensive and much the same to drive

MG's on the move – the ZS has come back transformed (and still cheap)

The newly facelifted Skoda Octavia is the perfect antidote to every SUV out there. Better to look at, better to drive and just as practical

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

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

A supremely complete crossover. And better to drive than it strictly needs to be

Newly facelifted eighth-gen Golf remains the lingua-franca of the hatch world. A finely polished machine

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