car reviews

The Tonale is styled and engineered with more verve than most of its rivals. Not perfect, but no crossovers are

The MG HS prioritises price and passenger comfort, but can’t compete with rivals when it comes to driving dynamics

BMW’s littlest SUV is no longer so little, but is hampered by its interior tech and combustion engines. iX1 is the pick of the bunch

The Q2 is bold on the surface, but woefully unremarkable beneath it

Decent powertrain happily takes a back seat to dependable quality. This is where the electric vehicle hits the mainstream

An SUV that rightfully ignores sportiness and focuses on comfort, flexibility and downright classiness

A proper all-rounder with a spec for everyone. As long as you want a medium-sized SUV, of course

Crossovers have become the same-iest cars ever. Why not go for one that’s a bit more left field?

Handsome, luxurious and with the reassurance of Volvo's reputation for safety. What's not to like?

Mini's crossover still sits in the family-size heartland, but there are more interesting options now available

The plucky pretender is now the establishment, but the Qashqai's as easy to use and practical as ever

With its good looks, well-judged handling and competitive pricing, the Ateca remains among the best of its ilk

The Karoq might have lost its predecessor’s personality, but on every other front it’s a better car than the one it replaces

The looks might be polarising but it's not actually ugly and certainly not – bigger crime – bland

Want a Mazda 3? Too lazy to slow down for speed bumps? Then we've got the perfect car for you...

Latest CR-V remains a sensible buy in the sector, but there are more exciting options out there

VW’s coupe-crossover competitor will win some fans for its sportier looks, but otherwise it’s easily forgettable

The Euro-spec fifth-gen Sportage strikes a neat balance between practicality and style. Like the looks? You'll be a fan

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

The Arona is perfectly ok, but Seat found it too easy to leap on the small-crossover bandwagon. They just faxed it in. Get a Leon instead