car reviews

With its eye-catching design, impressive equipment levels, and comfortable ride, the 308 SW makes a compelling case for itself

Big, quiet, interesting looking saloon with attractive pricing. But it’s nowhere near as satisfying to drive as the cars it competes against

Leaner, meaner, more complete Z-car that won’t make it to Europe. Offers tremendous value for money, so that’s a huge shame

It looks familiar, goes like a muscle car and it’s full of brilliant practical touches

Overkill in a pure form, but obviously the madness here is to be celebrated

Roomy, versatile, easy to recommend – the Jazz knows its audience, but would you count yourself in it?

Lexus blends art, science, lux and a heart-melting exhaust note to create its most loveable car since the LFA

An imperious cruiser, best sampled with vast quantities of diesely torque. Now with better tech and still available in bonkers SVR form

It's quite hard to convince ourselves this HEV really exists. But vehicles this fun don't come along very often

Faster and better handling than the GT, but is it worth the hefty premium?

The Honda Civic brings some welcome colour to a sensible part of the market. Not perfect, but very interesting

Lexus presents a hybrid alternative to the standard premium-crossover fare

City cars aren’t dead yet - the i10 is grown-up, comfy and loaded with kit

Does the world really need a GT4 RS? Yes, yes it does. You can tell Porsche wants to build these cars while it still can

Buy it for the looks and lifestyle, then put up with the flaws. Likeable, but irrational

Still feels like the odd one out in the BMW family. Roomy and well-appointed, but doesn’t drive well enough or offer clever solutions for family motoring

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

Proof that electric planes really will happen. A beautifully serene way to travel

Tangibly more practical and interesting than a 308, this is SUVs done properly

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

More street savvy than most alternatives, a pick-up that can work hard, play hard and take whatever you throw at it