Estate car reviews

Practical, comfortable and premium. A fantastic large estate from Skoda

This is finally the spicier Arteon we've been waiting for

Much improved with new interior and smoother engines, The finest big wagon to drive

Time to blow the dust off the 'all the car you'd ever need or want' cliche... The big E has all bases covered.

Far from the most exciting thing, but a sensible and affordable option

The strangest of the ‘Squared’ series that demonstrates just how good electric is off-road. It just needs to make it to production now…

Handsome, quick, comfy and ultra exclusive. There's a heck of a lot to like here

As useful as cars get below about £20k. But as joyful? Um...

The RS6 hasn't changed all that much since the first one. Good

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

A thoroughly capable family car that handles far better than it really needs to

It’s fun, it's a little silly, but makes sort of sense when you drive it.

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

Good design and dynamics at a decent price, this is another class act from Hyundai

While adequate in most areas, the Avensis Estate excels in none of them. You can get a lot better than this for your money

Mondeo man has grown up and discovered the finer things in life. Less fun, but more satisfying overall

Big new Mini aims to be less of a curio and more of a family hatch alternative

Latest i30 Tourer is just £500 more than the hatchback and arguably looks better, too

Second generation Cee'd estate illustrates the fast-developing maturity of the Korean giant. Near premium-look alternative to the Focus and Golf.

Designed for das autobahn, but works brilliantly just about everywhere. RS6 Avant might be the only car you'd ever need...

Another unique niche: elegantly flexible and highly desirable, we're sold on the CLS