car reviews

A proper Top Gear hero. Seriously overdelivers on the underpromising price...

A worthy estate that’ll swallow up family life better than any crossover. Strong exterior and interior design too

Hyundai’s upgraded SUV takes on heavyweights and holds its own

Mazda’s oft-overlooked Corsa rival isn’t a bad all-rounder, but is let down by its weak naturally aspirated engine range

Latest CR-V is a sensible family buy and the new PHEV option makes sense for company drivers

Sportiness is all well and good, but there’s no harm in prioritising comfort and serenity. The e-C4 is one such car

The Cupra Ateca is quick, practical and handles pretty well. But it suffers in comparison with its younger, smarter sibling

A decent car that struggles to stand out with strong competition from within its own family

The Arona is a decent enough small crossover, but a Leon hatch is better looking, roughly the same size, and only slightly more expensive

While it might not have the visual pizazz of its predecessor, the 11th-generation Honda Civic reminds us it’s what’s inside that counts

The Vauxhall Astra looks great, handles well and will be pretty cheap to run. Just don't expect it to excel at anything

A sensible hybrid family estate with the fuel-sipping ability of a camel. Doesn't mean we have to love it...

Exciting looks clothe typical Toyota cleanliness and worthiness. It's still bland though

Not the EV we’d recommend, but if you like the way it looks and battery-power suits your lifestyle then by all means

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

Decent powertrain happily takes a back seat to dependable quality. This is where the electric vehicle hits the mainstream

Audi’s heartland hero might not have the hustle of a BMW 3 Series Touring, but it’s plenty competent and got refinement on its side

Among the most complete family cars you can buy for sensible money. As compelling now as it was when it was launched in 2016

A proper all-rounder with a spec for everyone. As long as you want a medium-sized SUV, of course

A capable answer to a question nobody should be asking

Doesn't create a new must-have niche, or take itself too seriously, and neither should you