Hatchback Small SUV Diesel Reviews

A perfectly able family hatchback that brings absolutely nothing new to the sector. Why, Nissan?

Easy to own but there's not a lot of flair compared to its myriad rivals

Suffers from exactly the same flaw as every other Infiniti – the only reason you’d buy one is because it’s rare-groove different. Not necessarily better.

A bit phoned-in from Audi. It's fine, but the only USP is that badge.

Ford has gone to work on the updated EcoSport, dragging it from a blot on its record to a class contender

Probably Fiat’s least interesting car, but that doesn’t mean it’s worth ignoring if you love a bargain.

Jumped-up Clio is miles less tinny than the old one. Breaks no rules, but it's good-looking, refined and comfy

A good, solid SUV. Lots of space, but competitors have caught and passed in some areas

Seat’s strongest car in a long time, the Leon is now a Golf-baiting player.

Not the most compelling hatch, but as a car for real family life, it could be brilliant

A beautiful, entertaining and fundamentally different hatch.

Not as far behind the Ford Focus as you might think. Vauxhall's facelifted hatch is a very competent thing... but an all-new one lurks around the corner.

Dignified, versatile and quite cool. Pity the gearbox and ride let the side down

The Grandland X is a good car, but not a great car. However, that doesn’t matter so much in the SUV class

Connectivity and interior layout takes priority over how it drives. For some, that'll be perfect

Jeep’s tough-look new Renegade brings much-needed brand kudos.

While still a comfy, useful hatchback, the C4 Cactus's move mainstream has taken away its class hero status

The new Kuga is safer and roomier than before. Less fun, but a better family car

Renault’s Qashqai rival is conveniently a rebodied… Qashqai. A fine appliance for family transport

Peugeot ditches MPVs, does crossovers instead. Seven-seat 5008 is the biggest yet

Just what the market ordered. Stylish crossover for people who don't need family space. But don't dig too deep beyond that

A very rational car in standard form, which will make your life easy, but not exciting