Four Wheel Drive Reviews

A far better car than it needs to be at the price, and we love it for that.

Better than ever, the Fiat Panda is still a worthy rival to the VW Up.

The Suzuki Jimny is a tiny, cheap and rival-free hardcore off-roader. Does what it does quite brilliantly. Does everything else appallingly.

The Jimny’s ultra-honest unpretentiousness is the antidote to every beige crossover out there. Just don’t expect sophistication, and you’ll adore it

Go ahead if you like the look of it. If you don't, endless rivals are about as good.

Buy it for the looks and lifestyle, then put up with the flaws. Likeable, but irrational

Jeep’s tough-look new Renegade brings much-needed brand kudos.

Facelifted Sportage gains mild hybrid diesel tech, but it’s not enough to radically alter the class landscape

It’s not that the ASX is truly bad by any stretch of the imagination, it’s just that its competition is newer. And better.

Not the best car in this uninspiring, fleet-orientated end of the segment but a very worthy effort.

New Insignia ticks every cost-effective box, and is much more refined than before. Still tricky to be enthusiastic about, though

Just what the market ordered. Stylish crossover for people who don't need family space. But don't dig too deep beyond that

Easy to own but there's not a lot of flair compared to its myriad rivals

Renault’s Qashqai rival is conveniently a rebodied… Qashqai. A fine appliance for family transport

Well thought out, versatile and thoroughly decent family estate. The weeniest bit boring

Suffers from exactly the same flaw as every other Infiniti – the only reason you’d buy one is because it’s rare-groove different. Not necessarily better.

The Clubman has charm but, although roomier, it’s not as fun to drive as it was.

The Eclipse Cross is a striking and mostly successful Qashqai rival

The Karoq might have lost its predecessor’s personality, but on every other front it’s a better car than the one it replaces

A first-time entrant from Seat that feels like they’ve been practicing for years.

Not revolutionary, but Q2 is different enough to make you stand out in a crowd.

Not the perfect solution to all your motoring needs, but a great first effort at a useable everyday hybrid.