car reviews

A very blunt instrument. But so’s a sledgehammer. And they’re pretty effective

A collector car for proper petrolheads, the Speed Six is a glorious throwback that takes no prisoners

Utterly magnificent in every way. The true bottled, distilled essence of everything wonderful about Bentley

More power, more buttons and less grille for the entry-level Prancing Horse, which could be the most satisfying of the stable

A mid-life facelift improves an already convincing car. Neater looking and driving than most (perhaps all) crossover rivals

The Kia EV5 ticks all electric family SUV boxes. Just don’t expect any more than that

Not one for the drivers, but seriously rapid, efficient and a huge amount of kit for the money

The best-selling French car is back for another generation. Vive la Clio!

The second coming of the Hyundai Kona is just as radical to look at, and just as competent underneath

The baby 120 feels refined and luxurious; the M135 grippy and reassuring. If a petrol auto suits you, this is a fine car

A well sorted, mature and very complete family hatchback. The new Prelude's smoother sibling

From generic corporate parts, Citroen has made something likeably honest in its role as a comfy and useful member of your family

A refined, capable, likeable van. But it’s not actually a Toyota. It’s French

Crossovers have become the same-iest cars ever. Why not go for one that’s a bit more left field?

The GT3’s evolution continues with lessons taken from the RS and S/T. And it’s available with rear seats

No obvious weaknesses, a quantum leap for EVs - proves what’s possible when you start from scratch with today’s tech

While others play catch-up on EV estates, this Peugeot is the best value all-rounder you can currently buy

Does most of the everyday stuff nicely while looking like a bulldog wearing a crash helmet

An eminently sensible spaceship. AI-infused with monster range and dazzling efficiency, but not exactly fizzing with excitement

A refreshingly 'normal' EV that happens to look better, go further and cost less than before. Winner

The MX-5 dishes out open-air fun at entirely legal speeds and costs peanuts to run. What more could you want?