car reviews

A crossover with a point: a practical, fun place to be and quite a spirited drive

The electric Astra's still not hugely exciting, but it’s another big step towards EVs becoming the mainstream

Merc’s second crack at a small coupe-ish estate car based on a hatchback… is a good’un

The electric version of the 208 is a mature and accomplished car

Vauxhall took few risks when electrifying the Corsa, and while the facelift has improved the looks, we wish it’d been braver inside

Not a bad effort from Mercedes. Even if the Disco Sport is more likeable and Kodiaq more practical

Land Rover stuck to a winning formula with the introduction of the second generation Evoque, and it remains a stylish, accomplished choice

Take one Mercedes A-Class, subtract practicality, add style

Crossover'd A-Class is an improvement on the old one and will no doubt sell very well. But a GLB is the better choice

Jeep has built a top-notch city car, with OK range and quick-enough rapid charging

A proper Top Gear hero. Seriously overdelivers on the underpromising price...

A worthy estate that’ll swallow up family life better than any crossover. Strong exterior and interior design too

Mazda’s oft-overlooked Corsa rival isn’t a bad all-rounder, but is let down by its weak naturally aspirated engine range

Sportiness is all well and good, but there’s no harm in prioritising comfort and serenity. The e-C4 is one such car

The Cupra Ateca is quick, practical and handles pretty well. But it suffers in comparison with its younger, smarter sibling

The Arona is a decent enough small crossover, but a Leon hatch is better looking, roughly the same size, and only slightly more expensive

While it might not have the visual pizazz of its predecessor, the 11th-generation Honda Civic reminds us it’s what’s inside that counts

The Austral is well trimmed, feels high tech, and uses little fuel. If you want a hybrid crossover, it's a good choice

The Vauxhall Astra looks great, handles well and will be pretty cheap to run. Just don't expect it to excel at anything

The 408 turns out to be a tempting concept that drives more engagingly than most crossovers

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