Reviews
Toyota C-HR Hybrid
Toyota C-HR Hybrid
"Efficient, stylish and easy to drive, the Toyota C-HR Hybrid is an appealing car – as long as you can live with the gearbox"
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid review (2013-2018)
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid review (2013-2018)
“The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is practical and safe, but its small battery puts it at a serious disadvantage next to plug-in hybrid SUVs”
Toyota Mirai saloon (2015-2020)
Toyota Mirai saloon (2015-2020)
"The Mirai is hugely innovative and good to drive, but its high purchase price and the UK's very limited hydrogen infrastructure excludes all but the …
Mercedes S-Class hybrid (2013-2018)
Mercedes S-Class hybrid (2013-2018)
“One of the most luxurious, advanced and expensive hybrids available”
Mercedes GLE 500e plug-in hybrid (2015-2018)
Mercedes GLE 500e plug-in hybrid (2015-2018)
“Only company-car users stand to save much money with the Mercedes GLE 500e, but its impressive power will appeal private buyers, too”
Mercedes E 350e hybrid (2016-2018)
Mercedes E 350e hybrid (2016-2018)
“The Mercedes E-Class is a fine all-rounder and the E350e makes extra sense as a company car”
Mercedes C350e hybrid (2017-2018)
Mercedes C350e hybrid (2017-2018)
“The Mercedes C350e plug-in hybrid has all the excellent qualities of the C-Class, with big savings for company-car drivers”
BMW 4 Series Convertible (2014-2020)
BMW 4 Series Convertible (2014-2020)
“The BMW 4 Series Convertible is nearly as practical as the coupe on which it's based, yet provides the bonus of wind-in-the-hair thrills”
Bentley Continental Flying Spur saloon (2013-2019)
Bentley Continental Flying Spur saloon (2013-2019)
"The luxurious Bentley Continental Flying Spur is more about being driven, but it's plenty of fun from the driver's seat too."
Infiniti Q70 Hybrid (2013-2018)
Infiniti Q70 Hybrid (2013-2018)
"The Infiniti Q70 Hybrid is fast and comfy, but rivals are more cost-effective"
Ford Focus Electric hatchback (2012-2017)
Ford Focus Electric hatchback (2012-2017)
"The Ford Focus Electric offers ultra-low running costs, but it's expensive to buy and is already starting to look dated next to its rivals"
BMW 330e iPerformance hybrid (2016-2018)
BMW 330e iPerformance hybrid (2016-2018)
“The BMW 330e iPerformance is essentially a 330i with additional pulling power and lower running costs”
Audi A3 e-tron (2014-2018)
Audi A3 e-tron (2014-2018)
"The A3 e-tron is fast and enjoyable to live with, but only if the economics make sense"
Aston Martin Vanquish Volante convertible (2012-2018)
Aston Martin Vanquish Volante convertible (2012-2018)
“The Aston Martin Vanquish Volante is a fast and comfortable convertible with a glorious V12 engine”
BMW X5 xDrive40e (2014-2018)
BMW X5 xDrive40e (2014-2018)
“The BMW X5 plug-in hybrid is ideally suited to company-car buyers after a large SUV”
Infiniti Q50 Hybrid (2013-2019)
Infiniti Q50 Hybrid (2013-2019)
“The Infiniti Q50 Hybrid might sound sensible, but a big petrol engine means it priorities performance over low running costs”
BMW 740e iPerformance hybrid (2016-2018)
BMW 740e iPerformance hybrid (2016-2018)
“The BMW 740e adds lower running cost to the top-rung BMW’s broad list of talents”
Audi Q7 e-tron (2015-2018)
Audi Q7 e-tron (2015-2018)
"One of the best plug-in hybrid SUVs available, the Audi Q7 e-tron doesn’t skimp on performance or luxury"
Volkswagen Jetta saloon (2011-2017)
Volkswagen Jetta saloon (2011-2017)
"The Jetta distances itself from the Golf with its own look, a longer wheelbase and more room inside."
Mercedes GLE Coupe SUV (2015-2018)
Mercedes GLE Coupe SUV (2015-2018)
“The Mercedes GLE Coupe is a big, fast and stylish coupe-SUV, but it’s hugely expensive and its rivals are more fun to drive”
Hyundai ix20 MPV (2010-2019)
Hyundai ix20 MPV (2010-2019)
"The Hyundai ix20 crams the practicality and versatility of an MPV into supermini proportions and still comes at a reasonable price"
Hyundai i800 MPV (2008-2019) review
Hyundai i800 MPV (2008-2019) review
“The Hyundai i800 MPV is one of the few eight-seat models available in the UK, yet it’s still affordable to buy”
Kia Cee'd Sportswagon estate (2012-2018)
Kia Cee'd Sportswagon estate (2012-2018)
"The Kia Cee’d Sportswagon small estate car is a practical thing, coming with a seven-year warranty and an impressive amount of standard kit"
Land Rover Freelander 2 SUV (2006-2014)
Land Rover Freelander 2 SUV (2006-2014)
"The Land Rover Freelander 2 has been superseded by the Land Rover Discovery Sport, but this former star of the small SUV class is a good performer bo…
BMW 1 Series coupe (2008-2014)
BMW 1 Series coupe (2008-2014)
"Want a compact package that’s reasonably cheap to run, fun to drive and combines BMW’s core values of luxury and sportiness? You need to take a close…
SsangYong Rexton SUV (2013-2017)
SsangYong Rexton SUV (2013-2017)
"The SsangYong Rexton is extremely good value, but it’s a way behind the class best in other areas."
Volkswagen Fox hatchback (2006-2012)
Volkswagen Fox hatchback (2006-2012)
"The Fox is a great first car, thanks to compact dimensions and excellent driving manners. It’s not as posh inside as modern Volkswagens, but it’s spa…
Citroën C3 Picasso MPV (2009-2017)
Citroën C3 Picasso MPV (2009-2017)
“The Citroen C3 Picasso is a practical and easy-to-drive family car, with distinctive styling that makes it stand out from the crowd.”
Porsche Cayenne SUV (2011-2017)
Porsche Cayenne SUV (2011-2017)
“The Porsche Cayenne blends the attributes of a 4x4 with the performance and handling of a sports car, but those traits don’t come cheap”
Volkswagen CC saloon (2012-2017)
Volkswagen CC saloon (2012-2017)
“The Volkswagen CC is, in essence, a renamed and restyled Volkswagen Passat CC, meaning it’s a luxurious, stylish and comfortable four-door coupe.”
Mazda CX-5 SUV (2012-2017)
Mazda CX-5 SUV (2012-2017)
"The Mazda CX-5 SUV is such a good all-rounder, it’s hard to find much to criticise. Handling, running costs, style and value are all strong points"
Volkswagen Eos convertible (2006-2014)
Volkswagen Eos convertible (2006-2014)
"The VW Eos remains an engaging drive and has the style buyers want from a coupe-cabriolet. However, while its metal folding roof is clever, it’s comp…
Ford GT coupe
Ford GT coupe
"The Ford GT is hard to beat on a track, but you may prefer a Focus off it"