car reviews

Not without niggles, but it's cheap enough that buyers might take a punt anyway

AMG reinvents the GT as more of a… GT. Quick, composed, versatile and keeps the thunderous V8 alive a little longer

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

Superb family all-rounder will politely give rivals a bloody nose

Not as sharply styled as it once was, and its lack of individuality might perturb some. But the car’s core values mostly remain

For the vast majority of us, the 3 Series Touring is all the car we want or need. For the final one per cent there is the M3 Touring

Everything about the new Vanquish is big, and now there’s endless headroom to further amplify the experience

A coupe that'll warm the hearts of traditionalists, but it's a little too closely aligned to the bigger 4 Series Coupe

Handsome, luxurious and with the reassurance of Volvo's reputation for safety. What's not to like?

The Bentley Conti GT goes hybrid… and gets better. New found balance and dynamism combine with outstanding waftability

Everything Bentley knows about luxury, wrapped up in an SUV. Not the prettiest, but one of the most complete

Bigger, but not necessarily better – the new A5 keeps the spirit of the old A4 alive

Volvo's baby SUV does a decent job of being slightly different but entirely acceptable

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

A fine, relaxing executive saloon. Provided you’re able to ignore the distracting tech. And coarse four cylinder engine

Aston’s storming recent form continues. Has its flaws, but this much character in a car from 2025 is a rare treat indeed

Citroen's hatch isn't like all the rest and plays big on comfort. Plus, it's not quite a crossover

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

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

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

Latest generation of VW’s best-selling model plays things with a straight bat. Not a thriller, but nor is it designed to be