car reviews

A decent attempt at a lifestyle SUV which should come with a premium ownership experience, but doesn’t drive as well as its German rivals

Success in a hatch isn't just about the drive. The Focus has the rest of the bases well covered too

Big, quiet, interesting looking saloon with attractive pricing. But it’s nowhere near as satisfying to drive as the cars it competes against

Lexus presents a hybrid alternative to the standard premium-crossover fare

There are few crossovers as car-like to drive, but the lack of hybrid options might count against it

The Boxster isn't going to awe you or overpower you. It simply works with you in a deeply satisfying way

If you have a big family and aren't dead-set on a crossover, go look at an S-Max. Not glam, but good to drive and hugely practical

Bored of your tired ol' Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV? Welcome to the new Toyo-zuki successor

It'll be a perfect tool for some, but cheap plastics and an underpowered drivetrain mean it'll never be loved

Yes, it’s effectively a van with windows. But it’s also magnificent

Something of an oddity, but not without charm

The base engines are gruff, but the handling is as sweet as ever. Very few sports cars are this complete

Camry makes an underwhelming return to the UK. It'll make a decent Uber, but you wouldn’t want to own one

A thoroughly capable family car that handles far better than it really needs to

Forgettable engine and transmission in a sporty-looking package. A sheep in wolf’s clothing.

Everything we've come to love about new-age Volvos in a smaller size

Mitsubishi has stolen a march on the oppo here. In practice, it's not quite so impressive

A fun car with a practical side, but no longer one of the sharpest hot hatches on sale

A seven-seat, Discovery-sized 4x4 with proper locking differentials, selectable all-wheel drive, and ultra-utilitarian body-on-frame construction. This is a 4x4 of the old school.

Every Lexus trait wrapped up in a tight 3 Series sized package. Superb design, forgettable to drive, probably quite nice to own.

Infiniti Q30 review: Infiniti needs this to be its European breakthrough car. The jury's out