car reviews

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

The Panda is often overlooked, perhaps through familiarity, but it still has the power to surprise

The BMW i3 is the best small premium EV out there. Or it will be until production ends for good

Screw ‘high-performance’ SUVs. Get one of these instead, and pretend you’re a Parisian assassin

Kia’s rare sports saloon is hardly sophisticated, but it’s a laugh to drive and mega value for money

The C-HR handles well, looks quirky and makes a tank of fuel go a long way, but small families will quickly outgrow it

Hardcore normcore. If JK Rowling was writing Harry Potter today, it's probably what the Dursleys would drive