car reviews

A spectacularly good hot hatch that gained some extra focus we had no idea it lacked

One of the pioneering performance SUVs uses plug-in power to stay relevant in its third generation

A capable answer to a question nobody should be asking

For the vast majority of us, the 3 Series Touring is all the car we could use or want. For the final one per cent there will soon be the M3 Touring

Doesn't create a new must-have niche, or take itself too seriously, and neither should you

MG gives the previously dull-but-useful MG5 a thorough upgrade inside and out. Reveals a decent, relatively cheap, unfussy pure electric estate

Futuristic looks conceal run-of-the-mill underbits. Still, the Hyundai Staria is the acceptable face of MPVing

Mini's crossover still sits in the family-size heartland, but there are more interesting options now available

An extremely competent, well-built example of an EV SUV, but apart from those looks, there's no stand-out USP

A car that makes going fast incredibly easy. But rivals do the whole 'fun' thing much better

The all-important 0-124mph sprint takes 0.3 seconds longer than the coupe, but if we’re honest, we think we could cope with that...

A lightweight, rugged city car big on charm, and small on thirst

VW's iconic van may be over 70 years old, but it's still a strong contender

Want a Niro? The EV is probably still the one to buy, but the hybrids are solid family crossovers

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

Audi's big, aggressive Q8 is a comfortable cruiser and more practical than expected, with its smart interior a sure crowd pleaser

Will be remembered as one of the great automotive follies, but also one of the most fascinating machines ever made

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

It's refined, as good to drive as any small SUV and decently made and equipped

A characterful supermini with decent levels of comfort, the C3 has ended up as a likeable little car. If not for those with choice paralysis

By focusing on luxury over performance, the Cadillac Lyriq succeeds as a useful, comfortable and elegant electric SUV