car reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

Definitely the sensible option, but you'll be laughing all the way to the petrol station

A very competent electric hatchback, but not quite the EV hot hatch we hoped for... until the VZ arrived

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

Volkswagen’s facelift has greatly improved the troubled Mk8 Golf, and the GTI is more desirable as a result

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