car reviews

Latest generation of VW’s best-selling model plays things with a straight bat. Not a thriller, but nor is it designed to be

For a car built to venture off the beaten track, the latest Forester sticks to familiar territory: comfy, spacious and dependable

A facelift for the Model 3 comes just in the nick of time to nudge it back ahead of rivals

The seven-seater SUV market is rather crowded, but not many bring this style of hybrid tech to the party

A wonderful package of practicality, refinement and comfort at a reasonable price

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

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

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

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

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

The looks might be polarising but it's not actually ugly and certainly not – bigger crime – bland

Another worthy crossover. Comfy, roomy, but it won’t tug your heartstrings

A likeable Swiss Army knife. Used to be a bit bland but it now stands out and will shrug off anything thrown at it

Crossover'd A-Class is an improvement on the old one and will no doubt sell very well. But a GLB is the better choice

The Forester is undoubtedly a capable companion, but it’s let down by its pointless hybrid range and dated cabin

Interior furnishing and screen systems take priority over how it drives. Many love it for that, but not us

A capable answer to a question nobody should be asking

Success in a hatch isn't just about the drive. The Focus has the rest of the bases well covered too

The Honda Civic brings some welcome colour to a sensible part of the market. Not perfect, but very interesting

Buy it for the looks and lifestyle, then put up with the flaws. Likeable, but irrational