car reviews

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

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

A good SUV from Kia - quietly does all the family jobs you need, without fuss. Looks smart, too

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

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

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

A supremely complete crossover. And better to drive than it strictly needs to be

Newly facelifted eighth-gen Golf remains the lingua-franca of the hatch world. A finely polished machine

Smart styling and lots of tech from BYD’s flagship saloon, but it isn’t as sophisticated to drive or operate as it is to look at

Honestly? The new X2 doesn’t feel like a car BMW spent spent much time or love on

Hugely comfortable, impressively equipped and assured to drive. The new C-Class ticks a lot of boxes

One of the most complete electric cars money can buy. Decent build quality, handsomely styled and easy to drive

Land Rover stuck to a winning formula with the introduction of the second generation Evoque, and it remains a stylish, accomplished choice

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