car reviews

The X3 has never done BMW much credit, but the current one is a thorough enough job to take on the class best

Lexus presents a hybrid alternative to the standard premium-crossover fare

Buy it for the looks and lifestyle, then put up with the flaws. Likeable, but irrational

A very competitive posh crossover, but it fumbles some of Audi's traditional strengths

There are few crossovers as car-like to drive, but the lack of hybrid options might count against it

The Continental R is a luxury four-seater from the grand old days when they didn't try to be sports cars

New Ghost is a sublimely engineered, hugely charismatic motor car. Less really is more

Honda's new HR-V is a decent all-round package with some thoughtful touches

Y’know the latest Clio, yeah? Like that. But bigger. Roomier. And more expensive

Citroen's little crossover has a very useful cabin, and it's more individual than many of its ilk. Pity it's not as comfy as billed

The Kona N isn't without compromise, but few performance crossovers feel as close to a hot hatchback as this

Manages to be pretty good at everything without being exceptional at anything, but it’ll be a doddle to live with

Perhaps the most sensible and straight-laced SUV on sale. Which might just be exactly what you're looking for

A very capable all-rounder that has something to offer just about anyone who might conceivably be interested in it, but not without fault

Jaguar’s little crossover is broadly competitive but loses out overall to Volvo's XC40

An ageing but suave Italian limo that's the nearest thing you can get to a four-door Ferrari

Judge it as a taller, fatter Golf R and it's very good. But it's flawed family transport

Wilfully odd-looking small SUV is actually fun to drive. It's the Nissan Juke's worthy heir

The F-Pace SVR has a character of its own versus other über-SUVs. Nicely laid back as a daily companion. Unless you deliberately go looking for its sharper side...

The Vitara isn't the coolest crossover on sale, but there's still some fun to be had. More to like here than you might expect

Presents enough rational arguments that it'll insinuate itself deep into many families' lives. But feels its age in many respects. There are better, more interesting cars in this class