car reviews

Ford's previous form in crossovers is a bit spotty. Spoiler alert: this one's a good 'un

The Ibiza is a likeable supermini... but it feels a little dated and struggles to stand out alongside its sibling rivals

Dacia’s focused relentlessly on building the best value seven-seater – everything else is a bonus

The Arona is a decent enough small crossover, but a very minor facelift means it’s starting to feel a little tired

A smart looking little supermini that’s as likeable to drive as it no doubt is to live with

Latest facelift adds a touch of sparkle to a car that otherwise feels very normcore. Not necessarily a bad thing

The Fabia is the dictionary definition of 'easy to live with', or would be if the dictionary catered for phrases as well as words

Fiat's recast 500 is a solid, refined little electric car. But rivals are cheaper and will go further

The freshened Picanto proves that there's still some life left in the city car. If only more manufacturers would build them

The Karoq might be slightly dull, but it's eager to please and will slot seamlessly into your life

A comprehensive little supermini that holds its own against the competition

The looks might be polarising but it's not actually ugly and certainly not – bigger crime – bland

Another worthy crossover. Comfy, roomy, but it won’t tug your heartstrings

Ford has used Fiesta bits to make a proper chunky little MPV. Of course it was going to be good

Makes no promises it cannot keep, and absolutely nails the brief Dacia set for it: simple, spacious motoring for pennies on the pound. Now with added refinement

A capable answer to a question nobody should be asking

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

City cars aren’t dead yet - the i10 is grown-up, comfy and loaded with kit

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

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

Renault has rediscovered its form with a loveable car in a class that lacks them