car reviews

Toyota's pick-up walks the tightrope between lifestyle cool and hard-as-nails utility

Dacia’s flagship that manages to be both value-for-money and slightly posher than other models. Useful, if not particularly flash

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

There's vanishingly little charisma to the S5 electric crossover, but it's competent and cheap enough

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

With a modern style and a number of tech conveniences, the Cadillac Optiq is an affordable option for those looking for a luxury EV, just don’t expect any excitement

A heroically talented go-anywhere, do-anything family SUV. Just be sure you *need* this much space and ability

The Renault 5 spawns a hot-hatch with reasonable results. Decent enough, but not a latterday Renaultsport Clio

Cadillac’s all-electric Escalade is a solid addition to the lineup, with great range and luxury accoutrements that succeeds in spite of itself

The Terramar is more aggressively styled than its competitors, but also thoroughly decent to drive

The Lexus LM is here to gatecrash the world of VVIP travel, one A-lister at a time

Audi’s fastest Q5 is now powered by a petrol engine again, and it’s certainly not hanging around

This isn't just a retro pastiche. The 5 is almost as joyful to use as it is to look at. Strong value cements the appeal

A very balanced SUV. Comfy, quiet, practical, none too sporty and all the better for it. More an XC90 rival than an X5 fighter

VW decided the seven-seat Tiguan needed its own unique treatment… the end result is the Tayron

Audi’s best-selling current model is back for a third generation, but we miss the old interior

Very, very convincing. Handsome, luxurious, balming and stately. But awesome to drive too

The Ioniq 9 is big, smooth and accomplished. Who needs an electric Range Rover?

A high-tech showcase of everything BMW can do. Now with more power and additional range

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The Alfa Junior is a lot of fun in Veloce form… just know the range means you’ll be having that fun briefly