car reviews

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

Definitely the sensible option, but you'll be laughing all the way to the petrol station

Being useful and affordable is a good way to show up the showboats

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

Honda’s hybrid powertrain is still impressive, but just get it in the Civic rather than messing about with a heavier, uglier SUV

One of the automotive woodland's great oaks. Stronger, crispier and all-roundier than ever before

A very competitive posh crossover, but it fumbles some of Audi's traditional strengths

Second generation A1 is the cheapest way into Audi ownership. Rivals have it licked on driving manners, though

Looks the business, decent to drive and relatively practical, but still likely to be a rare sight on UK roads

VW’s tiniest, cheapest hot hatch has similar horsepower and weight to the original Mk1 Golf GTI. Time to party like it’s 1975

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

It's easy to see why this is many people's default hot hatch

The 4x4-drive super-Golf finally came of age with this phenomenally rounded hot hatch

As useful as cars get below about £20k. But as joyful? Um...

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

Heartland Audi, now with (shock!) semi-controversial looks and crowd-pleasing tech

Peugeot's hot hatch renaissance continues. The 308 GTI has a joyously wild streak

Far from M Division’s finest hour. Flashy and fast, but you couldn’t live with this ride

Your nan’s supermini handles like the proverbial go-kart, but ain’t as complete as a Fiesta

A thoroughly capable family car that handles far better than it really needs to