In-depth reviews

"The value for money Octavia Estate boasts a huge boot and class-leading practicality."

"Great to drive, good looking and excellent value, the Mazda6 should be on any family car buyer's shopping list."

"The Renault Laguna’s interior is well built and comfortable, and the diesel engines are very efficient."

"Spacious, practical and comfortable, there’s lots to recommend the Toyota Auris - yet it doesn’t have the quality or personality of some small family…

"The practical Mazda6 Estate is great to drive - it's practical and value for money too"

"The Renault Espace is huge, but the rearmost seats are cramped, and there’s not much room for luggage."

"The Renault Laguna Sport Tourer is small compared to its estate car rivals, but it’s easy to drive and extremely comfortable."

"The Kia Cee'd SW is a distinctive looking estate car, which offers a practical and versatile cabin and smart looks."

"Practical and surprisingly spacious, the Renault Clio Sport Tourer is a great alternative to a bulky, full-sized estate. It’s fun to drive, too."

"The Renault Grand Espace is even bigger than the standard model, which allows more room for luggage."

"The Renault Grand Espace is even bigger than the standard model, which allows more room for luggage."

"The Carens offers good value for money and is spacious, but it looks and feels dated."

“Well-built, safe and spacious, the Honda CR-V is a reliable, comfortable SUV.”  

"The ultimate 4x4: the Range Rover is amazing to drive on-road and equally good off it."

“The RAV4 is a solidly built and reliable family car with lots of space and decent off-road capability.”      

"Spacious, practical and competent off-road, the Santa Fe is accomplished but lacks driving enjoyment."

"The Renault Laguna Coupe’s smart looks and rarity give it appeal, as does the impressive range of engines."

"Thanks to its ingenious design and compact proportions, the Renault Modus is a practical and comfortable alternative to a family hatchback."

"The Aston Martin DBS manages to combine style and performance better than any previous Aston"

"With the roof down, the DB9 Volante is a stylish two-seater grand tourer that can cruise effortlessly and is accompanied by a rousing V12 soundtrack.…

"The DB9 is the best of British, with a tuneful V12 engine, luxury interior and the ability to cruise at speed in serene comfort."