car reviews

A refined and good looking little car, at home in the city and suburbs. Price a little stiff though

Skoda’s mid-life facelift to the Octavia improves on an already very good car

Everything you need is in the Dacia Duster, and a lot of what you don't, isn't. Good

The newly facelifted Skoda Octavia is the perfect antidote to every SUV out there. Better to look at, better to drive and just as practical

The Countryman goes green... by getting bigger and (much) heavier. Quick, distract yourself with the interior!

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

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

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

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

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

Finding fault with the A3 Sportback is quite hard. Right now, it’s the most roundly talented premium hatch there is

Like the Yaris, but fancy something slightly taller? You'll like this slightly taller Yaris

The Symbioz is a perfectly fine family runabout, but lacks a little sparkle in an ever-crowded sector

Validates the idea of an electric hot hatch. Cheeky and fun, if not overly fast

The car you'd want for a long journey across mixed roads, but it wouldn't get you out bed earlier

A comprehensive little supermini that holds its own against the competition

The MG HS prioritises price and passenger comfort, but can’t compete with rivals when it comes to driving dynamics

A pleasing step on form the car it replaces, but you’re unlikely to be buying it for anything other than its remarkable pricing

The Nissan Qashqai gets some worthy improvements as part of a chunky facelift. Does the job admirably, not really one for the enthusiast. Obviously

A great looking car with a myriad of drivetrain options. Shame the Skoda Octavia exists