car reviews

Among the most complete family cars you can buy for sensible money. As compelling in 2021 as it was when it was launched in 2016

The gen-2 Leaf hits a broad sweet spot of usability, likability and affordability. Can now be had with added range too

Y’know the latest Clio, yeah? Like that. But bigger. Roomier. And more expensive

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

If you’re not quite ready to go electric yet then you could do a lot worse than the baby Skoda

Peugeot 308 review: fresh design inside and out, with tip-top execution, plenty of tech and better handling

A proper Top Gear hero. Seriously over-delivers on the underpromising price...

Citroen's little crossover has a very useful cabin, and it's more individual than many of its ilk. Pity it's not as comfy as billed

Another worthy crossover. Comfy, roomy, but not especially interesting

Peugeot 308 review: fresh design inside and out, with quality execution, lots of tech and more competent dynamics

At last, a small Vauxhall that’s not tedious to drive! Now, just sort out that dated interior

Very popular and with good reason - the Q5 is a posh family crossover done well

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

Not the most compelling hatch, but as a car for real family life, it could be brilliant

The LFA proved there was a mad streak buried deep in the company. The LC proves it wasn’t a flash in the pan

A cult favourite, and with good reason. Fast, fun and frugal, the Mk1 Fabia vRS is a relic of a bygone era

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

The V60 is a sensible, safe Volvo, just as you’d expect. The estate car of choice if comfort (and style) means more to you than handling

A very balanced SUV, this. Comfy, quiet, practical, none too sporty and all the better for it. More an XC90 rival than an X5 fighter

Practical, comfortable and premium. A fantastic large estate from Skoda

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