car reviews

Not exactly a box-fresh car, but a thoroughly welcome one nonetheless. Follow its lead in not taking life too seriously

Facelifted fifth-gen Sportage strikes a neat balance between practicality and style. Like the looks? You'll be a fan

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

Polestar’s eponymous fourth model, this time with added subtraction. Of a rear ’screen

A Mazda like no other, but there are glimmers of the firm’s dynamic sparkle if you look hard enough

The Arona is a decent enough small crossover, but a very minor facelift means it’s starting to feel a little tired

There's nothing quite like it, and it's good. But there are roomier and lairier rivals

The new Vauxhall Frontera does a lot right for the price, making the cheaper EV hard to overlook

This was originally meant to be called the new A7, but it’s the standard A6 recipe that we know and really quite like

The Ibiza is a likeable supermini... but it feels a little dated and struggles to stand out alongside its sibling rivals

The Vauxhall Frontera Electric stands out for its VFM price tag, but it's got more going for it too

The reborn Prelude is hardly a thriller, but we love its meticulous engineering and simple existence

A truly formidable achievement that's as amiable on road as it is astonishing on track

A sensible hybrid family estate with the fuel-sipping ability of a camel. Doesn't mean we have to love it...

Spain’s strongest attempt to out-Golf the Golf yet. A stylish, well equipped and cheaper version of its German cousin

The latest Toyota RAV4 is on track to continue the badge’s legacy of versatility for an affordable price

Unpick the cringey slogans on the doors and you’ve got yourself a roomy, sensibly-priced and comfortable take on a supermini

Suzuki’s first electric car prides itself on its rugged off-road chops, but is flawed in a few key areas

A slick design wrapped around a sumptuous interior. Hopefully the software underpins it all properly

The Polo GTI hangs on in a world where petrol-powered hot hatches are a dying breed, but we'd still like a little more flair