car reviews

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

The Lexus RX is a handsome player in the big SUV arena, but it's hard to play the value card this high up the price chain

Remains one of the best all-round, reasonably priced EVs you can buy today

A sensible hybrid family estate with the fuel-sipping ability of a camel. Doesn't mean we have to love it...

Exciting looks clothe typical Toyota cleanliness and worthiness. It's still bland though

The Lexus LC is the maddest Lexus since the LFA, and backs it up with impressive dynamics… so long as you buy the V8, not the hybrid

Want a Niro? The EV is probably still the one to buy, but the hybrids are solid family crossovers

Vastly improved cabin and well-mannered hybrid set-up are impressive, but the Civic might struggle to stand out in a crowded market

The C-HR handles well, looks quirky and makes a tank of fuel go a long way, but small families will quickly outgrow it

Latest CR-V remains a sensible buy in the sector, but there are more exciting options out there

Big, quiet, interesting looking saloon with attractive pricing. But it’s nowhere near as satisfying to drive as the cars it competes against

Roomy, versatile, easy to recommend – the Jazz knows its audience, but would you count yourself in it?

The Honda Civic brings some welcome colour to a sensible part of the market. Not perfect, but very interesting

Lexus presents a hybrid alternative to the standard premium-crossover fare

A car that used to be purely sensible now lets some style into the mix. Not perfect, but wholeheartedly good value for money

If you have a big family and aren't dead-set on a crossover, go look at an S-Max. Not glam, but good to drive and hugely practical

Perhaps the most sensible and straight-laced SUV on sale. Which might just be exactly what you're looking for

Wilfully odd-looking small SUV is actually fun to drive. It's the Nissan Juke's worthy heir

The Vitara isn't the coolest crossover on sale, but there's still some fun to be had. More to like here than you might expect

A clever bit of engineering wrapped up in a tedious package

A comfortable, efficient way to do a big SUV if you can’t plug-in