Diesel Reviews

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

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

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

Another worthy crossover. Comfy, roomy, but not especially interesting

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

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

Not as cheap as you’d expect, but still one of the best hot hatches on sale

Spain’s strongest attempt to out-Golf the Golf yet. A stylish, well-equipped and cheaper version of its German cousin

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

Ticks every cost-effective box, and quite refined. Still tricky to be enthusiastic about, though

A capable answer to a question nobody should be asking

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

It's taken Volkswagen a surprising amount of time to get here, but finally we have a Golf Estate that's up with the best.

A refreshing niche that ain’t a crossover, but not as sporty as billed

One of Britain’s best-selling cars, the Qashqai is quiety, comfy and homemade, too

Hyundai's most strident styling yet clothes a car as sensible and well-appointed as you'd hope

Spacious and stylish addition to the growing ranks of school run specials

Cosier and more expensive than rivals, but appealing badge and quality