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

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

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

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

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

Latest Compass is much improved, but it fails to bring anything new to the crossover party

A desirable and hugely practical device for carrying seven people with a few annoying foibles

As practical as a pair of lead water wings, but one of the most entertaining cars ever built

Success in a hatch isn't just about the drive. The Focus has the rest of the bases well covered too

A sensible update for a supermini that's brilliant to drive. Enough to take its place back at the top of sales charts?

The Countach is back. It’s mostly a reclothed Sian, but in all important ways it’s a Lamborghini through and through