car reviews

While others play catch-up on EV estates, this Peugeot is the best value all-rounder you can currently buy

Peugeot’s largest SUV is a proper seven-seater with plenty of practicality and it looks stylish too

The supermini you buy because of how it looks inside and out, not because of what it costs or how it drives

The Citroen C3 is a quirky, comfortable hatchback (despite the SUV-like styling) and cheaper than most rivals

All previous Corsas have reeked of mediocrity, but not this one. Pity about the interior though

The e-3008 isn’t a revolution, but the design and interior have both improved over the old petrol car. Pity it’s not more spacious

Lexus has high hopes for its smallest compact crossover. Smart looks, a premium interior and efficient drive offer plenty of promise

Not as sharply styled as it once was, and its lack of individuality might perturb some. But the car’s core values mostly remain

The T-Cross isn’t a bad car and is different enough to the Polo on which it’s based

The MX-5 dishes out open-air fun at entirely legal speeds and costs peanuts to run. What more could you want?

Fresh design inside and out, with quality execution, lots of tech and more competent dynamics

Does most of the everyday stuff nicely while looking like a bulldog wearing a crash helmet

The Scala is arguably doing a better job of being the Volkswagen Golf than the Golf is

Efficient and interesting to look at, but the Yaris is one for the practical head rather than emotional heart

The C5 Aircross won't scratch your driver's itch, but it's a part-of-the-family kind of car, at ease with itself

Honestly? The new X2 doesn’t feel like a car BMW spent spent much time or love on

Hugely comfortable, impressively equipped and assured to drive. The new C-Class ticks a lot of boxes

Eccentric and a little expensive in PHEV form, yet easier to want than its rivals

The fast Fiesta is more grown up in all the ways you’d want, marginally less chuckable than before, but still hilarious

An electric car that behaves like a good old-fashioned hatchback. We rather like that

With its good looks, well judged handling and competitive pricing, the Ateca remains a strong candidate for your shortlist