Executive car reviews

There’s life in the executive estate yet. Simpler than a 5 Series, cheaper to buy and run than an SUV, just needs an excitement injection

A fine, relaxing executive saloon. Provided you’re able to ignore the distracting tech. And coarse four cylinder engine

The latest 5 Series is every bit as brilliant as its predecessor. As you were...

Your classic flawed hero. Genesis’ 3 Series Touring/A4 Avant rival has its work cut out

The Volvo S90 does things differently from its German rivals, which is exactly why we like it so much

Everything you'd ever need from a posh saloon, except just a little flash of soul

Jaguar XF review: the class-leading dynamics have been preserved and the new interior is in a different world, but whether it's enough to reverse the model’s drift towards market indifference is moot

A convincing mini-A8, but not as complete as the brilliant BMW 5 Series

BMW's big hatch prioritises people space over the boot, and that's how it's different from a Touring.

The DS 5 is outlandish yet also possesses the ability to back it all up

Infiniti would like its Q70 to take the fight to BMW and Mercedes class leaders. Sadly, it isn't up to their lofty standards

Good to drive and more versatile than a standard 5-Series, but the 5GT remains one of BMW's biggest mistakes. Buy a 5-Series Touring instead

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

Latest standout Lexus GS is closer than ever to the class leaders - but the lack of diesel is puzzling

Maserati builds a BMW 5-Series. It has a diesel engine. What is the world coming to?