car reviews

Not an instant hitter like the cars that came before it, but a considerably greater all-rounder awaits those willing to give it time

The latest Elantra has enough style and convenience to pull it out of the background and into the forefront. The budget-friendly price tag doesn’t hurt either

Enormously practical and built for family life, the Berlingo does all you could realistically ask of it

The Urus hijacks hybrid power to reach hitherto unseen levels of outlandishness

Do not adjust your device: the new Prius is an object of desire

The freshened Picanto proves that there's still some life left in the city car. If only more manufacturers would build them

Smaller and lighter would've been lovely, but no dice. Oh well, the Countryman still hits its brief as an SUV

The 12Cilindri feels like a summation of everything Ferrari does so well in 2024 with a few unexpected twists

Polestar’s eponymous fourth model, this time with added subtraction. Of a rear ’screen

McLaren’s first V6 hybrid. Slick powertrain, plentiful power, lovely steering. All the usual McLaren attributes, but why does it look so like a 570?

Not revolutionary, but the seven-seater makes plenty of sense... if you need this sort of thing

The third gen 3008 doesn't feel like a revolution. For many, that'll be a win. Refined hybrid powertrain, but ride could be better

BMW may have made the switch to front-wheel drive, but the 1 Series doesn’t suffer (too much) because of it

Very much a feelgood, mildly leftfield choice for a lux family crossover. Provided you can get on with its screen system

Among an abundance of small SUVs, the 2008, with its eye-catching looks and great interior tech, is one of the most interesting

The Mk4 Skoda Superb is the Czech firm’s best effort yet. Get one while you still can

This is what Smart cars look like now: stylish, but not that smart

Some cars some suit the transition from hatch to estate, but not the Astra. It’s that bit more lifeless and legroom barely grows

In the age of utility vehicle dominance, the minivan - the SUV of its time - still has legs and the Pacifica is its paragon

Ford's previous form in crossovers is a bit spotty. Spoiler alert: this one's a good 'un

When you look at what people might own – a big estate or crossover most likely – the C5 X is fine value