Estate car reviews

Merc’s second crack at a small coupe-ish estate car based on a hatchback… is a good’un

Some cars some suit the transition from hatch to estate, but not the Astra. It’s that bit more lifeless and legroom barely grows

A likeable Swiss Army knife. Used to be a bit bland but it now stands out and will shrug off anything thrown at it

This reworked RS4 shows how committed RS GmbH is to creating cars of real character. A bit uptight, mind

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

The Velar plugs a gap in, er, Land Rover's range of Range Rovers. It's bigger than the Evoque but smaller than the Sport

Audi’s fast five-door family estate now has more brains to go with all that brawn, making it a consummate all-rounder

Not as complete as a Skoda Superb, but the world’s a better place with zany French wagons

Desirable, yet frustrating. Expensive. It's truly niche

Dacia’s focused relentlessly on building the best value seven-seater – everything else is a bonus

A very well-rounded, complete, comfortable car with a calming temperament that makes it a pleasure to waft about in

Light on practicality, but otherwise the most complete sports estate available today. And one of the best electric cars, too

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

The V60 is a sensible, safe Volvo, just as you’d expect. The estate car of choice if comfort (and style) means more to you than handling

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

Goes, stops, and steers like a proper M special. No compromise in practicality

The Audi A6 Avant makes a compelling case for itself, but doesn’t quite match up to the all-round excellence of the BMW 5 Series Touring

A fine, good-looking, practical estate and a great cruiser. Just don't buy it for the thrills

For the vast majority of us, the 3 Series Touring is all the car we could use or want. For the final one per cent there will soon be the M3 Touring

MG gives the previously dull-but-useful MG5 a thorough upgrade inside and out. Reveals a decent, relatively cheap, unfussy pure electric estate

A great looking car with a myriad of drivetrain options. Shame the Skoda Octavia exists