car reviews

Kia has always floundered in this sector, but no more. The Optima is good enough to forgive the so-so name...

A mini-Alfa should be good, right? MiTo has a decent engines, but good value it is not

Would you Adam and Eve it: a stylish city car from Vauxhall - with the Fiat 500 and Mini in its sights

Renault appears to have detached itself from reality. Doesn't stop us from thinking the Twizy is genius

Attractive cabrio variant of the huge Golf range is good looking and good to drive

The Vauxhall Agila is a slightly re-skinned version of the Suzuki Splash, built at the same factory. So it’s a spacious, compact, boxy thing with a cheep’n’cheery cabin. You do not desire it.

The Shogun's a workhorse. If you're looking for on-road luxury as well as off-road prowess, look elsewhere.

Mercedes E-Class Estate review: Merc's big load-lugger has discovered a sense of style

It's been said the Scirocco is a tarted up Golf GTI. Possibly. Doesn't stop it being awesome, though

Odd-looking CLA is more flawed than we'd ever expect from Merc in 2016

McLaren P1 review: Terrifying, brilliant, devastatingly quick. There's nothing like the P1. McLaren has upped the hypercar stakes

Despite an all-new overhaul, the Soul still isn't quite there. Utilitarian style gone too far?

Despite its innovative approach, Toyota's iQ doesn't live up to the hype. Well, not quite

It's not the car it was, the Renaultsport Clio. Still fast, with a nice chassis, but not a patch on before

The facelift in 2012 seems to have worked for Toyota's Avensis. Tragically dull, but not without merit

Civic Estate offers sector-topping practicality. We can't fault your logic, Honda

A decent effort from Peugeot that deserves more attention than it gets

Breaking news: tall French car shockingly reveals 'charisma' - C3 Picasso is a tempting carry-all

Ford Mondeo review: looks a bit like the old one but brings solid gains in comfort and tech. Back at the competitive sharp end.

Not small but still perfectly formed, the Touran is a testament to VW's expertise at dull but good cars

Rivals challenge the 4 Series in individual areas, but struggle to replicate its all-rounder appeal.