car reviews

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

While it might not have the visual pizazz of its predecessor, the 11th-generation Honda Civic reminds us it’s what’s inside that counts

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

The B-Class is, in essence, just a tall A-Class with more rear room. The 2023 facelift is minimal. Comfy and roomy, but not as versatile as others

The facelifted DS 7 looks smart, rides well in base spec, and has a useful electric-only range, but a premium could dissuade many

BMW’s littlest SUV is no longer so little, but is hampered by its interior tech and combustion engines. iX1 is the pick of the bunch

Interior furnishing and screen systems take priority over how it drives. Many love it for that, but not us

A decent attempt at a lifestyle SUV which should come with a premium ownership experience, but doesn’t drive as well as its German rivals

An SUV that rightfully ignores sportiness and focuses on comfort, flexibility and downright classiness

Audi’s heartland hero might not have the hustle of a BMW 3 Series Touring, but it’s plenty competent and got refinement on its side

The Audi A6 Avant makes a compelling case for itself, but doesn’t quite match up to the all-round excellence of the BMW 5 Series Touring

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

A proper all-rounder with a spec for everyone. As long as you want a medium-sized SUV, of course

One of the pioneering performance SUVs uses plug-in power to stay relevant in its third generation

Doesn't create a new must-have niche, or take itself too seriously, and neither should you

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

Spain’s strongest attempt to out-Golf the Golf yet. A stylish, well-equipped and cheaper version of its German cousin

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

With its eye-catching design, impressive equipment levels, and comfortable ride, the 308 SW makes a compelling case for itself

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