car reviews

It’s the car that Top Gear staffers tend to recommend when asked ‘what should I buy?’ more often than anything else.

The new Beetle is a vast improvement on its predecessor and sportier, too. We like it

Every Lexus trait wrapped up in a tight 3 Series sized package. Superb design, forgettable to drive, probably quite nice to own.

Infiniti Q30 review: Infiniti needs this to be its European breakthrough car. The jury's out

BMW brand diversification continues. A pricey people carrier, but a cut above

Audi blends conventional A3 with futuristic drive tech to create its answer to the BMW i3

Jaguar XE review: At ease, the baby Jag is a good ‘un. Good job, because there’s a lot riding on it...

There are better all-rounders, but idiosyncrasy and charm mark it out

Audis are hit and miss. This is an on-target bullseye. Exactly what a fast hot hatch should be

Peugeot transfers surprise appeal of the 308 5dr into a practical estate

B is for better: this latest B-Class is a big improvement over previous iterations

Vauxhall says it's a cut-price Audi A5 rival. We say it's good, but not that good.

This is the best family hatch Peugeot has ever made. Smooth, refined, and comfortable

Another safe and sensible saloon from the Volvo team. Which mixes Swedish style with good engines

Facelifted Audi Roadster features revised engines, tweaked visuals – and very little amusement

A fleet-footed boisterous hot hatch that's no longer a one-trick pony

It may be a baby crossover for the fashion conscious but it's all Range Rover at heart

We're not quite sure how VW allowed it, but Seat has produced a genuine rival to the Golf here...

Great-looking and groaning with tech, if a bit stolid on the road, the A7 takes the fight to the Merc CLS and wins

The A4 in a prettier frock. If style matters, go right ahead, but don't think you're getting a better car...

Attractive cabrio variant of the huge Golf range is good looking and good to drive