Diesel Manual 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

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

A beautiful, entertaining and fundamentally different hatch.

A capable machine, but more GT than hot hatch. Think mature rather than arm-wangly Italian

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

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

Great-looking, great to drive new Volvo should be a fine car to own.

The Clubman has charm but, although roomier, it’s not as fun to drive as it was.

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

Hyundai arrives to worry the Ford Mondeo – and the impressive i40 certainly does that.

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

Been around for a few years. Still among the best of its ilk, but look at the new Leon Estate before you buy

Another convincing effort from Hyundai and a tempting alternative to the more obvious Mondeo.

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

We've had to wait for it, but the new Mondeo has been well worth it.

The latest Tiguan feels solid, sensible and laser-guided at its target market

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

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

Better than the car it replaces, but not interesting, exciting or memorable.

Manages to serve up a zingy new style that hardly compromises its space or usefulness

Beautifully built and beautiful to look at. But the A4 is 98 per cent as good, cheaper and less pretentious.