car reviews

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

Y’know the latest Clio, yeah? Like that. But bigger. Roomier. And more expensive

Not the most compelling hatch, but as a car for real family life, it could be brilliant

It'll make you giggle standing still, then fully blown belly-laugh once you're moving

Far from the most exciting thing, but a sensible and affordable option

Makes no promises it cannot keep, and absolutely nails the brief Renault/Dacia set for it: simple, spacious motoring for pennies on the pound. Now with added refinement

The Fortwo is like a hypercar: great in its chosen environment, and pretty rubbish elsewhere

Efficient, interesting looking and updated inside, but the Yaris remains forgettable to drive

A capable answer to a question nobody should be asking

As useful as cars get below about £20k. But as joyful? Um...

C-HR handles well and looks quirky, but hybrid and infotainment systems let the package down

The looks might be polarising but it's not actually ugly and certainly not – bigger crime – bland

Neither revolutionary in style nor the most exciting to drive, but a very mature car

Your nan’s supermini handles like the proverbial go-kart, but ain’t as complete as a Fiesta

Exciting looks clothe typical Toyota cleanliness and worthiness

The 500 looks tempting and fun where so many cars in this segment are drab.

The best 21st Century MG yet. Other faint praise is available...

Smart’s four-door take on the Renault Twingo. Refined, cute, but we wish it were more fun

Lexus apes Audi's cabin quality and, more regrettably, Audi's ride quality

Renault has tried something different with the Twingo, and it's worked

Renault has rediscovered its form with a loveable car in a class that lacks them