car reviews

BMW i5 is part car, part ecosystem. Even so, it’s rewarding to drive and the cabin is world class

The Solterra plays to Subaru's strengths, and while it's not the best all-round EV out there, it's more engaging than you might expect

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

Jeep has built a top-notch city car, with OK range and quick-enough rapid charging

The MG4 brings range, equipment, zippy dynamics and style to the small electric car party. Why spend more on something else?

The new Kona Electric is just as competent as before, but with more of all the good stuff. Well done Hyundai

A proper Top Gear hero. Seriously overdelivers on the underpromising price...

A worthy estate that’ll swallow up family life better than any crossover. Strong exterior and interior design too

Ticks all the grown-up sensible boxes and looks this flipping special. Tesla’s worst nightmare

Hyundai’s upgraded SUV takes on heavyweights and holds its own

Mazda’s oft-overlooked Corsa rival isn’t a bad all-rounder, but is let down by its weak naturally aspirated engine range

Latest CR-V is a sensible family buy and the new PHEV option makes sense for company drivers

Smart has been reborn as a Toys R Us Mercedes. Soft-edged and comforting, but it’s yet another electric crossover and lacks a USP

Sportiness is all well and good, but there’s no harm in prioritising comfort and serenity. The e-C4 is one such car

Few buyers will make full use of all the Defender's abilities, but it's a family car that’ll make you feel adventurous

Costly but good quality, comfort focused EV. The car that should have introduced Genesis to Europe

A decent car that struggles to stand out with strong competition from within its own family

The Arona is a decent enough small crossover, but a Leon hatch is better looking, roughly the same size, and only slightly more expensive

While it might not have the visual pizazz of its predecessor, the 11th-generation Honda Civic reminds us it’s what’s inside that counts

Honda’s hybrid powertrain is still impressive, but just get it in the Civic rather than messing about with a heavier, uglier SUV

Dacia’s focused relentlessly on building the best value seven-seater – everything else is a bonus