car reviews

The Urus hijacks hybrid power to reach hitherto unseen levels of outlandishness

Do not adjust your device: the new Prius is an object of desire

Smaller and lighter would've been lovely, but no dice. Oh well, the Countryman still hits its brief as an SUV

The 12Cilindri feels like a summation of everything Ferrari does so well in 2024 with a few unexpected twists

McLaren’s first V6 hybrid. Slick powertrain, plentiful power, lovely steering. All the usual McLaren attributes, but why does it look so like a 570?

Not revolutionary, but the seven-seater makes plenty of sense... if you need this sort of thing

BMW may have made the switch to front-wheel drive, but the 1 Series doesn’t suffer (too much) because of it

Among an abundance of small SUVs, the 2008, with its eye-catching looks and great interior tech, is one of the most interesting

The Mk4 Skoda Superb is the Czech firm’s best effort yet. Get one while you still can

This is what Smart cars look like now: stylish, but not that smart

Some cars some suit the transition from hatch to estate, but not the Astra. It’s that bit more lifeless and legroom barely grows

Ford's previous form in crossovers is a bit spotty. Spoiler alert: this one's a good 'un

When you look at what people might own – a big estate or crossover most likely – the C5 X is fine value

Toyota’s mid-level all-rounder is overshadowed by its more specialized portfolio counterparts

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

This feels like the car the Vantage should always have been: super fast, exciting, with a bit of edge

Like the Yaris, but fancy something slightly taller? You'll like this slightly taller Yaris

Volkswagen’s facelift has greatly improved the troubled Mk8 Golf, and the GTI is more desirable as a result

Designed for going off road, brilliant on it… show us a better real-world sports car than the Nomad 2. We dare you

Because life is better when there’s a woofling great V8 in front of you

It's like a go-kart with a potential bhp-per-tonne figure that can terrify a hypercar