car reviews

The Civic Type R can function as your only car, yet is as thrilling as most bespoke sports cars. Stunning to drive. And distressingly expensive

A six-cylinder sports drop-top sports car with a six-speed manual gearbox is a rare thing these days. The looks? That's up to you

If you want to experience the best chassis in the business, it's here. And thankfully the 6cyl is back, too

One of the most complete sports cars ever created. Beautiful to drive, and bulletproof to live with

Sure, the Honda Accord is about as exciting as oatmeal, but as a quiet, comfortable, efficient daily driver, you could do much, much worse

This reworked RS4 shows how committed RS GmbH is to creating cars of real character. A bit uptight, mind

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

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

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

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

The Boxster isn't going to awe you or overpower you. It simply works with you in a deeply satisfying way

This is the best Grand Cherokee Jeep has ever produced. And it’s one that is now more than capable of squaring up to the competition

The X6-by-Benz is much better than the old one, but doesn’t enjoy life around town

It'll be a perfect tool for some, but cheap plastics and an underpowered drivetrain mean it'll never be loved

Yes, it’s effectively a van with windows. But it’s also magnificent

The Leon Cupra has come of age. The mix of civility and pace is as good as anything out there

The base engines are gruff, but the handling is as sweet as ever. Very few sports cars are this complete

Vauxhall upgrades its mainstream hatch, makes a very competent Focus rival. Definitely worth considering

Cheap, but doesn't always feel it. The Korando is coming of age

As the years have streaked by and the zeitgeist for sports cars has become ‘complicate and add horsepower’, Lotus has managed to retain what really matters when you’re driving just for the fun of it

Like your cars straightforward, fuss-free, and practical? You’ll really like this. (Very) quietly excellent without ever being memorable.