car reviews

For the vast majority of us, the 3 Series Touring is all the car we could use or want. For the final one per cent there will soon be the M3 Touring

A car that makes going fast incredibly easy. But rivals do the whole 'fun' thing much better

One of the automotive woodland's great oaks. Stronger, crispier and all-roundier than ever before

Audi's big, aggressive Q8 is a comfortable cruiser and more practical than expected, with its smart interior a sure crowd pleaser

The X3 has never done BMW much credit, but the current one is a thorough enough job to take on the class best

An imperious cruiser, best sampled with vast quantities of diesely torque. Now with better tech and still available in bonkers SVR form

Still feels like the odd one out in the BMW family. Roomy and well-appointed, but doesn’t drive well enough or offer clever solutions for family motoring

It's comfy, it drives well, it's got performance *and* eco options... There's really not much to criticise

BMW’s four-wheel-drive-only four-seat convertible, now with a fabric roof and some serious chops when it comes to going fast. That’ll be the 500+ bhp, then

Nothing in the BMW range - nor any rival factory - stretches a band across the three legs of drivability, style and practicality like the 4 Series Gran Coupe

It's a BMW 5 Series: very refined, great to drive and features loads of tech

It’s a seductive car, the A5 Cabriolet, and while more dynamically accomplished than its predecessor, it’s still more of a grand touring boulevardier rather than a B-road hustler

One of the best luxury cars money can buy: this really is a bit of an all-round superstar

Superb design and refinement cloak a nondescript driving experience. Again

A highly engaging and authentic supercar that also slips surprisingly persuasively into elegant GT mode

An enormously well-rounded true four-seat cabrio… but open cars are all about style. Does this have the right kind?

This is the best Grand Cherokee Jeep has ever produced. And it’s one that is now more than capable of squaring up to the competition

Looks good, lowers the heart rate and comes with some reasonably cost-effective engines. A winning combination, slightly fussy facelift details aside

The posh cabriolet market isn't huge. Perhaps the E-Class's utter dominance is to blame

Alfa's love letter to the fast saloon doesn't make rational sense, but it doesn't matter: it's very, very special

Sportier Sportback does well to not compromise on practicality, but you’ll pay a premium for odd looks