car reviews

The 500 looks tempting and fun where so many cars in this segment are drab.

A convincing mini-A8, but not as complete as the brilliant BMW 5 Series

Fun to drive, fun to operate and cheap to run. Other city cars are cleverer, but it's still competitive

The latest version of the car that defined the premium hatch sector stays classy

A fun car with a practical side, but no longer one of the sharpest hot hatches on sale

GTI Mk1 gave birth to a era of hot hatchery. And for that, we thank it

BMW X1 review: by going transverse-engined the X1 has become technically less distinctive, but more useful in the real world.

Citroen has made the C4 Cactus more mainstream, yet conversely it's become a more niche choice in the process

Audi’s four-frameless-doored ‘coupe’ is back, with A8 limo tech. It’s an ultra-refined, if soulless, tech express

Ford EcoSport review: better-looking, better-equipped and better to drive than before

Octavia’s straight-down-the-line simplicity is refreshing, if not memorable.

It’s the car that Top Gear staffers tend to recommend when asked ‘what should I buy?’ more often than anything else.

The new Beetle is a vast improvement on its predecessor and sportier, too. We like it

Every Lexus trait wrapped up in a tight 3 Series sized package. Superb design, forgettable to drive, probably quite nice to own.

Fiat Tipo review: Probably Fiat’s least interesting car, but that doesn’t mean it’s worth ignoring

BMW brand diversification continues. A pricey people carrier, but a cut above

Audi blends conventional A3 with futuristic drive tech to create its answer to the BMW i3

Audis are hit and miss. This is an on-target bullseye. Exactly what a fast hot hatch should be

Peugeot did a decent job with the 107's replacement, but it forgot to add character

Citroen goes back to its roots and gives us something completely different, cheap, cheerful and innovative

Good design and dynamics at a decent price, this is another class act from Hyundai