car reviews

The Vitara isn't the coolest crossover on sale, but there's still some fun to be had. More to like here than you might expect

In standard form, the i30 is as comfy and effortless to own as small hatchbacks get, if not very entertaining to drive. Mild-hybrid tech is smoothly integrated

Yes, it’s effectively a van with windows. But it’s also magnificent

Honda’s first electric car is impossibly cute, beautifully engineered and crammed with tech… but you’ll pay for it

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

Cheap, but doesn't always feel it. The Korando is coming of age

Heartland Audi, now with (shock!) semi-controversial looks and crowd-pleasing tech

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

Like your cars straightforward, fuss-free, and practical? You’ll really like this. (Very) quietly excellent without ever being memorable.

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

Mercedes nails it. The C-Class cabrio is pleasant to drive but majors on open-top relaxation