car reviews

A thug in a suit that loves to go sideways. Old school cool

Nice-looking Vauxhall mini-MPV has a neat interior and that's about it. Can't hold a candle to a Yeti

Renault has rediscovered its form with a loveable car in a class that lacks them

Designed for das autobahn, but works brilliantly just about everywhere. RS6 Avant might be the only car you'd ever need...

Marred as the whipping boy of the VW Group, Seat has produced a highly credible MPV

Everything we wanted a lightweight Italian sports car to be, right down to the traditional Alfa flaws

Latest offering from Jeep has a premium feel and closes the gap on rivals. About time, too

The Zafira turns premium with a sleek look and super-luxurious interior - but has prices to match

One of the most focused yet compliant track-minded road cars you can get. Utter witchcraft

Sorento's key draw is space and value for money. As a cut-price Disco alternative, we like it.

Another unique niche: elegantly flexible and highly desirable, we're sold on the CLS

Four-door four-seater from Britain's best-known supercar manufacturer

The Kia Venga does the whole family car thing as well as any other - but it's not cool. Or much fun

The A4 Allroad is an SUV for people who don't want an SUV... and can't afford an A6 Allroad

A two-door version of the high-rise Countryman. Like an Evoque Coupe. Only worse.

All-new Golf Estate doesn't just look much better: it's now one of the family estate sector's best buys

The SL name is more than six decades old but remains a worthy two-seat luxury convertible

Latest standout Lexus GS is closer than ever to the class leaders - but the lack of diesel is puzzling

Price cuts and head-turning new trims aim to encourage more into the fun but flawed 500

Sweet-driving, good-looking alternative to the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus

The handling is responsive and it rides well. So, why does the Cloverleaf feel like it's missing something?