Reviews

"The Toyota Verso MPV is spacious and should provide trustworthy and affordable motoring over the years. It might not be hugely desirable, but it’s ve…

“The Mercedes B-Class is a quirky model, combining the practicality of a five-seat MPV with the prestige and equipment you’d expect from the German br…

"The BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer is for big families who think its rivals from Ford, Citroen and Volkswagen are too mainstream"

"The Kia Cee'd is a worthy addition to your shortlist if you need an attractive, practical and affordable family hatchback with a long warranty"

"The Suzuki Baleno is a practical supermini thanks to its roomy interior. In fact, it gets a lot right, but can’t match all its rivals for material qu…

"The Mercedes SLC is a competent cruiser with a folding metal roof, but its rivals are more exciting to drive"

“The DS 4 is stylish and well equipped, but it’s expensive and the rear seats are small.”

“The DS 4 is stylish and well equipped, but it’s expensive and the rear seats are small.”

"It may look good and have a plush interior, but the DS 5 doesn’t ride or handle as well as some rivals, while running costs disappoint, too"

"It may look good and have a plush interior, but the DS 5 doesn’t ride or handle as well as some rivals, while running costs disappoint, too"

“The exciting, economical and excellent-to-drive Peugeot 208 GTi is a return to hot-hatchback form for Peugeot”

"The Nissan Pulsar family hatchback is spacious and refined, but it’s a bit lacking in the fun department"

"The Volvo V40 Cross Country is expensive, but its rugged off-roader looks and car-like driving experience ensure that it’s not without appeal"

"The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer is a seven-seat MPV that’s good to drive, affordable to run and handsomely styled"

"The scope for all-electric travel makes the Range Rover PHEV even more relaxing to drive than conventionally powered models"

"Stylish, good to drive and surprisingly practical, the DS 3 Cabrio has what it takes to beat the Fiat 500C"

"The BMW 3 Series is the small executive saloon we judge others against. It has set the class benchmark for many years"

"As a road vehicle, the venerable Mercedes G-Class is left wanting, but as an off-roader, it's in a league of its own"

“The Peugeot 508 is a handsome saloon car that’s relaxing to drive, but it’s showing its age against more rounded rivals and looks pricey”

"The Audi A3 Cabriolet looks great – as well as being faster and more fuel-efficient than its predecessor"

"A practical city car with inoffensive styling and a big boot, the Suzuki Celerio doesn’t set hearts racing, but may win them over with plenty of inte…

“Few cars look more striking than the Range Rover Evoque Convertible, but it’s impractical and a lot more expensive than the standard version”

"The Volkswagen Touareg is a decent road car, but under the luxurious interior lurks the mechanicals of a serious off-road machine"