car reviews

A great everyday family car, and possibly the best electric seven-seater yet that isn't silly money

Bigger than most rivals, this is a really useful and comfy car. Those in the driver's seat will be pretty happy too

Fancy a slice of sensible Skoda-ness but put off by the Enyaq’s size? The Elroq is for you

Skoda’s facelifted electric family SUV is better than ever. Smartened looks add to relentless competence

Not as sharply styled as it once was, and its lack of individuality might perturb some. But the car’s core values mostly remain

For the vast majority of us, the 3 Series Touring is all the car we want or need. For the final one per cent there is the M3 Touring

A coupe that'll warm the hearts of traditionalists, but it's a little too closely aligned to the bigger 4 Series Coupe

Handsome, luxurious and with the reassurance of Volvo's reputation for safety. What's not to like?

An electric SUV that's good to look at and nice to sit in, but at a price

At last, Volkswagen has (mostly) fixed the interior and tech. But rivals are cheaper, go further, and come with better cabins

Bigger, but not necessarily better – the new A5 keeps the spirit of the old A4 alive

Volvo's baby SUV does a decent job of being slightly different but entirely acceptable

The Alfa Junior is a lot of fun in Veloce form… just know the range means you’ll be having that fun briefly

The V60 is a sensible, safe Volvo, just as you’d expect. The estate car of choice if comfort (and style) means more to you than handling

The Karoq might be slightly dull, but it's eager to please and will slot seamlessly into your life

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

The Explorer’s close cousin is a little slinkier looking but more expensive and much the same to drive

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

One or two good EVs could’ve been a fluke… but Kia’s still nailing the brief. EV3 joins what could be the strongest family EV line-up on sale today

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