car reviews

Lexus has high hopes for its smallest compact crossover. Smart looks, a premium interior and efficient drive offer plenty of promise

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

Fresh design inside and out, with quality execution, lots of tech and more competent dynamics

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

A stellar EV that’s simple to use and nails the basics. Also no longer mind-numbingly boring to look at. Result

Being useful and affordable is a good way to show up the showboats

Not fun to drive nor spacious in the back, the EQA is an EV bodge job. The interior's nice though

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

The Volvo EX30 is a likeable and admirable car, unless you’re sat in the back of it or lost in the labyrinth that is the screen

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

Eccentric and a little expensive in PHEV form, yet easier to want than its rivals

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

Not as complete as a Skoda Superb, but the world’s a better place with zany French wagons

Hyundai's most strident styling yet clothes a car as sensible and well appointed as you'd hope

One of the most complete sports cars ever created. Beautiful to drive, and bulletproof to live with

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

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

Merc’s second crack at a small coupe-ish estate car based on a hatchback… is a good’un

Not a bad effort from Mercedes. Even if the Disco Sport is more likeable and Kodiaq more practical

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

A big French hatch might be an oddball choice, but the 508 looks bold, feels good and drives (mostly) well