car reviews

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

The supermini you buy because of how it looks inside and out, not because of what it costs or how it drives

The Citroen C3 is a quirky, comfortable hatchback (despite the SUV-like styling) and cheaper than most rivals

All previous Corsas have reeked of mediocrity, but not this one. Pity about the interior though

The T-Cross isn’t a bad car and is different enough to the Polo on which it’s based

The Scala is arguably doing a better job of being the Volkswagen Golf than the Golf is

Fiat's recast 500 is a solid, refined little electric car

A crossover with a point: a practical, fun place to be and quite a spirited drive

The electric version of the 208 is a mature and accomplished car

Vauxhall took few risks when electrifying the Corsa, and while the facelift has improved the looks, we wish it’d been braver inside

Jeep has built a top-notch city car, with OK range and quick-enough rapid charging

The new Kona Electric is just as competent as before, but with more of all the good stuff. Well done Hyundai

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

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

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

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

Makes no promises it cannot keep, and absolutely nails the brief Dacia set for it: simple, spacious motoring for pennies on the pound. Now with added refinement

Remains one of the best all-round, reasonably priced EVs you can buy today

A good looking car, but as hamstrung as its rivals for boot size

A characterful supermini with decent levels of comfort, the C3 has ended up as a likeable little car. If not for those with choice paralysis