car reviews

Facelifted Sportage gains mild hybrid diesel tech, but it’s not enough to radically alter the class landscape

About as painless to drive and own as a family car gets. The Tucson ain’t interesting, but it’s very good all the same

22nd Century limo looks, stunted by 1980s powertrain response. The ultimate left-field choice.

There's nothing quite like it on sale. A proper continent-crusher

More off-roadery than many in this sector. Which is cool, but not always useful...

BMW X1 review: by going transverse-engined the X1 has become technically less distinctive, but more useful in the real world.

Ford EcoSport review: better-looking, better-equipped and better to drive than before

The Subaru XV is better than many of its competitors off-road, but is let down by its engine and gearbox

Nothing in life is perfect but the Phantom gets close. An imperious, impeccably engineered automotive experience.

A8 sits at the top of the many-branched Audi tree. Has all the tech your A4 probably will in five years' time

Facelift X-Trail is softer and more sophisticated, but still more agricultural than class best

Not as good to drive as we hoped, but the interior design and space makes up for it. Solid effort

Mazda's small crossover is well-specced, good-looking and sweet-driving

There are better all-rounders, but idiosyncrasy and charm mark it out

The greatest second-hand car on the market, thanks to appalling RVs. Pity, the Phaeton is a good car with decent engines and quality

A dinosaur from the masters of hybrid tech. Beautifully built, but feels old hat alongside newer, more economical rivals

Huge, hugely comfortable, hugely luxurious and hugely expensive

Subaru has got the Forester on track. Able and sensible, it's not about style and it's better for it

The XJ is exactly what a Jaguar should be. It's green and good to drive

It may be a baby crossover for the fashion conscious but it's all Range Rover at heart