car reviews

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

Latest CR-V is a sensible family buy and the new PHEV option makes sense for company drivers

Smart has been reborn as a Toys R Us Mercedes. Soft-edged and comforting, but it’s yet another electric crossover and lacks a USP

The first purpose-built Skoda EV nails the brief. Incredibly convincing alternative to its VW group rivals

Yes, it’s a rubbish ‘car’... because it isn’t one. But it is fun to use and an entirely loveable object

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

More fun than a crossover, roomy, comfortable, efficient and importantly, it's got character and is likeable

A solid electric car for people who are looking for a solid electric car experience

The EQS SUV does it all but it lacks the character and supreme authority that makes the Range Rover such a lodestar

Few buyers will make full use of all the Defender's abilities, but it's a family car that’ll make you feel adventurous

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

Costly but good quality, comfort focused EV. The car that should have introduced Genesis to Europe

The most powerful hot hatch in series production operates unobtrusively when you don’t demand much from it, and goes properly feral when you do

A decent car that struggles to stand out with strong competition from within its own family

The electric future’s looking very bright for Rolls-Royce. Very probably the finest car in the world

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

Honda’s hybrid powertrain is still impressive, but just get it in the Civic rather than messing about with a heavier, uglier SUV

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

Good news: the Soul EV is like a Niro EV, only a bit more interesting

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

With so much Giulia DNA, the Stelvio was bound to be good. At last an Alfa to buy with your heart *and* head