Reviews
Toyota Yaris review - a frugal hybrid supermini
Toyota Yaris review - a frugal hybrid supermini
"The Toyota Yaris Hybrid is the ideal supermini for navigating towns and suburbs"
DS 4 review – French model takes on premium rivals
DS 4 review – French model takes on premium rivals
“The DS 4 is an upmarket hatchback to rival the Mercedes A-Class and is the brand’s most convincing model yet"
Skoda Kodiaq review – more practical and higher quality than before
Skoda Kodiaq review – more practical and higher quality than before
“The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq improves not only in practicality and clever features, but it’s also much better quality”
Volkswagen T-Cross review – a well-equipped small SUV
Volkswagen T-Cross review – a well-equipped small SUV
“The Volkswagen T-Cross is one of the class leaders in the small SUV sector”
Peugeot 408 review – sleek lines and practicality combined
Peugeot 408 review – sleek lines and practicality combined
“The Peugeot 408 blurs the lines between SUVs, hatchbacks and even saloons, combining style with practicality in the process”
Volkswagen Touareg review – sublime interior but sedate to drive
Volkswagen Touareg review – sublime interior but sedate to drive
“The Volkswagen Touareg has a superb interior and lots of convenience and safety-boosting technology, but it's not a thrilling drivers' car”
Ford Focus ST review – a great handling hatch, made hotter
Ford Focus ST review – a great handling hatch, made hotter
"The Ford Focus ST is one of the most exciting hot hatchbacks on sale, but it's no longer a cheap option next to its rivals"
Peugeot 308 review – premium family hatchback
Peugeot 308 review – premium family hatchback
"The Peugeot 308 is a comfortable, stylish family hatchback with a great interior but it’s not the most practical”
Kia Sorento review – a great SUV now made even better
Kia Sorento review – a great SUV now made even better
"The latest Kia Sorento is a versatile SUV that’s dropped in price and shot up in quality”
Volvo XC40 review – an impressive small premium SUV
Volvo XC40 review – an impressive small premium SUV
“It’s not the most sporty SUV to drive, but the Volvo XC40 is stylish, comfortable and loaded with safety features”
DS 3 review – stylish small SUV, but lacks practicality
DS 3 review – stylish small SUV, but lacks practicality
"The DS 3 is a funky small SUV available with petrol, mild-hybrid or electric power. It's okay to drive, but could do with a bit more interior space"
Skoda Enyaq review – a spacious, fool-proof electric SUV
Skoda Enyaq review – a spacious, fool-proof electric SUV
"The Skoda Enyaq is a great all-round EV, offering a decent range, plenty of space and good value”
Volkswagen ID.5 review – the brand’s electric coupe-SUV
Volkswagen ID.5 review – the brand’s electric coupe-SUV
“A coupe version of the ID.4, the Volkswagen ID.5 offers many of the same strengths… and weaknesses”
Lexus LBX review - upmarket small SUV, but priced accordingly
Lexus LBX review - upmarket small SUV, but priced accordingly
“The Lexus LBX is a premium small SUV with the brand’s well-known qualities, but rear space is tight and it’s a little pricey”
Porsche Taycan review – one of the best EV driver’s cars
Porsche Taycan review – one of the best EV driver’s cars
"The Porsche Taycan is a fully electric four-seater saloon that's great to drive, has a smart interior and supports ultra-fast charging"
Mercedes V-Class review – an MPV fit for VIPs
Mercedes V-Class review – an MPV fit for VIPs
"With up to eight seats, the Mercedes V-Class is a big, luxury MPV with a price tag to match"
Toyota Land Cruiser review – an iconic go-anywhere offroader
Toyota Land Cruiser review – an iconic go-anywhere offroader
“The Toyota Land Cruiser is a dependable as always, and a little more sophisticated and refined than before”
Bentley Bentayga review – an opulent and comfortable SUV
Bentley Bentayga review – an opulent and comfortable SUV
“If you can afford to buy and run it, the Bentley Bentayga is a seriously swift and luxurious SUV, with a driving experience that belies its size”
Dacia Sandero Stepway review – a tough bargain supermini
Dacia Sandero Stepway review – a tough bargain supermini
"Headline-grabbing price and improved features make the Dacia Sandero Stepway a tempting option"
Suzuki Swift review – an affordable mild-hybrid supermini
Suzuki Swift review – an affordable mild-hybrid supermini
The Suzuki Swift offers affordable mild-hybrid motoring, and lots of equipment for the price
Volkswagen Golf review – almost perfect, but less intuitive
Volkswagen Golf review – almost perfect, but less intuitive
"The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf improves incrementally in most areas, but its new digital interior is far from perfect"
Dacia Sandero hatchback review
Dacia Sandero hatchback review
"The Dacia Sandero is a practical and clever supermini that may beg the question, why spend more?"
Skoda Karoq review – it ticks all the family SUV boxes
Skoda Karoq review – it ticks all the family SUV boxes
“The Skoda Karoq is a fantastic all-round family SUV with lots of useful features”
Nissan Juke review – popular small SUV is sharper to drive
Nissan Juke review – popular small SUV is sharper to drive
"The latest Nissan Juke is better to drive and more family-friendly, with improved space and a bigger boot"
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio SUV review
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio SUV review
"The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is a true performance SUV, with a fantastic engine that's great fun to drive"
Kia Sportage review – a popular, economical hybrid SUV
Kia Sportage review – a popular, economical hybrid SUV
“The bold new Kia Sportage offers a high-tech interior and plenty of hybrid options”
Jeep Avenger review – a characterful and value-packed small SUV
Jeep Avenger review – a characterful and value-packed small SUV
“The Jeep Avenger is a refreshing take on the small electric SUV, that also looks like good value”
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review - sensationally quick and engaging
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review - sensationally quick and engaging
“The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N sets the benchmark for fast EVs, but all its tech doesn’t come cheap”
SEAT Ibiza review - a stylish and spacious supermini
SEAT Ibiza review - a stylish and spacious supermini
“Stylish and practical, the SEAT Ibiza is also good to drive, making it a top supermini choice”
Maserati Grecale review - Italy’s Porsche Macan rival
Maserati Grecale review - Italy’s Porsche Macan rival
“Maserati’s long-awaited rival to the Porsche Macan is great in some respects, but its four-cylinder engines aren’t especially exciting”
Mazda2 Hybrid review – an economical but unoriginal hybrid supermini
Mazda2 Hybrid review – an economical but unoriginal hybrid supermini
“The Mazda2 Hybrid is an undeniably good car, but the Toyota Yaris on which it’s based makes a better case for itself”
MINI Countryman review – MINI charm in a big practical package
MINI Countryman review – MINI charm in a big practical package
The MINI Countryman has grown in size and become more practical, but brings all the fun the brand is known for
Toyota C-HR review - stylish and efficient, but lacks rear space
Toyota C-HR review - stylish and efficient, but lacks rear space
“The Toyota C-HR is an attractive and efficient SUV that should prove reliable, but it’s not very practical and can get pricey”
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio review - stylish saloon that’s great to drive
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio review - stylish saloon that’s great to drive
“The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is a thrilling super saloon that seems perfectly set up for UK roads”
Skoda Superb Estate review – a near-faultless, practical family car
Skoda Superb Estate review – a near-faultless, practical family car
“The latest Skoda Superb Estate builds on its predecessor’s impressive practicality and value with improved build quality and interior flair”