car reviews

The Euro-spec, fifth-gen Sportage strikes a neat balance between practicality and style. Like the looks? You'll be a fan

The fast Fiesta is more grown up in all the ways you’d want, marginally less chuckable than before, but still hilarious

An electric car that behaves like a good old-fashioned hatchback. We rather like that

With its good looks, well judged handling and competitive pricing, the Ateca remains a strong candidate for your shortlist

A crossover with a point: a practical, fun place to be and quite a spirited drive

The Arkana doesn't excel anywhere and ultimately feels too clinical

The electric Astra's still not hugely exciting, but it’s another big step towards EVs becoming the mainstream

The electric version of the 208 is a mature and accomplished car

Vauxhall took few risks when electrifying the Corsa, and while the facelift has improved the looks, we wish it’d been braver inside

The MX-30 is an interesting if muddled car, and one not quite as deft to drive as its name suggests

Jeep has built a top-notch city car, with OK range and quick-enough rapid charging

The MG4 brings range, equipment, zippy dynamics and style to the small electric car party. Why spend more on something else?

The new Kona Electric is just as competent as before, but with more of all the good stuff. Well done Hyundai

A proper Top Gear hero. Seriously overdelivers on the underpromising price...

A worthy estate that’ll swallow up family life better than any crossover. Strong exterior and interior design too

Smart has been reborn as a Toys R Us Mercedes. Soft-edged and comforting, but it’s yet another electric crossover and lacks a USP

Sportiness is all well and good, but there’s no harm in prioritising comfort and serenity. The e-C4 is one such car

A decent car that struggles to stand out with strong competition from within its own family

The Arona is a decent enough small crossover, but a Leon hatch is better looking, roughly the same size, and only slightly more expensive

While it might not have the visual pizazz of its predecessor, the 11th-generation Honda Civic reminds us it’s what’s inside that counts

The Vauxhall Astra looks great, handles well and will be pretty cheap to run. Just don't expect it to excel at anything