Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate long-term test: our Car of the Year continues to impress![Auto Express creative director Darren Wilson's family standing next to the Hyundai Kona](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--nBrPRTgF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1716541235/autoexpress/2024/05/Hyundai%20Kona%20LT%20final%20report.jpg)
![Auto Express creative director Darren Wilson's family standing next to the Hyundai Kona](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--nBrPRTgF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1716541235/autoexpress/2024/05/Hyundai%20Kona%20LT%20final%20report.jpg)
Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate long-term test: our Car of the Year continues to impress
Final report: our electric SUV again shows why it was our Car of the Year in 2023
24 May 2024
Lexus RZ 450e long-term test: high quality at a high price![Auto Express creative director Darren Wilson standing with the Lexus RZ in a charging bay](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--rS_8yU6x--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1703172649/autoexpress/2023/12/Lexus%20RZ%20LT%20final%20report.jpg)
![Auto Express creative director Darren Wilson standing with the Lexus RZ in a charging bay](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--rS_8yU6x--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1703172649/autoexpress/2023/12/Lexus%20RZ%20LT%20final%20report.jpg)
Lexus RZ 450e long-term test: high quality at a high price
Final report: we bid farewell to our impressive electric crossover
21 Dec 2023
Nuna Todl NEXT child car seat review![Nuna Todl NEXT](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--hvmVx3Js--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1698661573/autoexpress/2023/10/Nuna%20Todl%20NEXT-2.jpg)
![Nuna Todl NEXT](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--hvmVx3Js--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1698661573/autoexpress/2023/10/Nuna%20Todl%20NEXT-2.jpg)
Nuna Todl NEXT child car seat review
The Nuna Todl and NEXT base are a good combination for parents looking for a versatile child car seat, but it does have some limitations
30 Oct 2023
Citroen C5 X Shine: long-term test review![Auto Express creative director Darren Wilson's family standing next to the Citroen C5 X](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--KwNFMNk8--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1691069624/autoexpress/2023/08/Citroen%20C5%20X%20Shine%20LT%20final%20report.jpg)
![Auto Express creative director Darren Wilson's family standing next to the Citroen C5 X](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--KwNFMNk8--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1691069624/autoexpress/2023/08/Citroen%20C5%20X%20Shine%20LT%20final%20report.jpg)
Citroen C5 X Shine: long-term test review
Final report: comfort-focused hatchback is perfect for our creative director and his family
3 Aug 2023
Dacia Jogger: long-term test![Dacia Jogger long termer - standing next to Jogger](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--2NWH4z4R--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1674215957/autoexpress/2023/01/Dacia%20Jogger%20LT%20final.jpg)
![Dacia Jogger long termer - standing next to Jogger](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--2NWH4z4R--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1674215957/autoexpress/2023/01/Dacia%20Jogger%20LT%20final.jpg)
Dacia Jogger: long-term test
Final report: We’ll miss our practical, value-for-money budget seven-seater
20 Jan 2023
Citroen e-Berlingo: long-term test review![Citroen e-Berlingo long term test - serving ice cream](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Uo_O-imx--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1658499094/autoexpress/2022/07/e-Berlingo%20LT%203rd.jpg)
![Citroen e-Berlingo long term test - serving ice cream](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Uo_O-imx--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1658499094/autoexpress/2022/07/e-Berlingo%20LT%203rd.jpg)
Citroen e-Berlingo: long-term test review
Final report: We’ve learned to love our pure-electric MPV
22 Jul 2022
Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV: long-term test![Toyota RAV4 long term third report - 1](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--A-fR1O3Z--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1646928829/autoexpress/2022/03/RAV4%20long%20termer%201_f7ox3e.jpg)
![Toyota RAV4 long term third report - 1](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--A-fR1O3Z--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1646928829/autoexpress/2022/03/RAV4%20long%20termer%201_f7ox3e.jpg)
Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV: long-term test
Final report: our Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid is put to good use as an ambulance
11 Mar 2022
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SEAT Leon e-Hybrid: long-term test review![SEAT Leon e-Hybrid long termer - second report static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--0flwdyTL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1632146156/autoexpress/2021/09/SEAT%20Leon%20eHybrid%20long%20termer%20second%20report-3.jpg)
![SEAT Leon e-Hybrid long termer - second report static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--0flwdyTL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1632146156/autoexpress/2021/09/SEAT%20Leon%20eHybrid%20long%20termer%20second%20report-3.jpg)
SEAT Leon e-Hybrid: long-term test review
Final report: Staycation displays our hybrid hatch’s strengths perfectly
11 Oct 2021
Renault Clio 1.0 TCe Iconic: long-term test![Renault](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--AQDM5Gx_--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1612782931/autoexpress/2021/02/Renault%20Clio%20Long%20termer-2.jpg)
![Renault](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--AQDM5Gx_--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1612782931/autoexpress/2021/02/Renault%20Clio%20Long%20termer-2.jpg)
Renault Clio 1.0 TCe Iconic: long-term test
Final report: the virus limited our time in the French ’mini, but its qualities still shone through
8 Feb 2021
Toyota Corolla Hybrid Excel: long-term test review![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--X2BftdrJ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1590059847/autoexpress/2020/05/Toyota%20Corolla%20fourth%20report%20-8.jpg)
![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--X2BftdrJ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1590059847/autoexpress/2020/05/Toyota%20Corolla%20fourth%20report%20-8.jpg)
Toyota Corolla Hybrid Excel: long-term test review
Fourth report: Toyota Corolla family hatchback’s credentials get put to test with a new arrival in Wilson clan
21 May 2020
Mercedes A 200 AMG Line: long-term test review![Mercedes A 200 AMG Line long termer - final report header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--qN_bTwnd--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247541/autoexpress/2019/04/dsc_4314.jpg)
![Mercedes A 200 AMG Line long termer - final report header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--qN_bTwnd--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247541/autoexpress/2019/04/dsc_4314.jpg)
Mercedes A 200 AMG Line: long-term test review
Final report: We’re going to miss our sporty, tech-packed Mercedes A-Class hatchback
5 Apr 2019
Peugeot 5008 GT Line: long-term test![peugeot 5008 long termer static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--B2g7vJx7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247023/autoexpress/2018/10/peugeot-5008-longtermer-4.jpg)
![peugeot 5008 long termer static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--B2g7vJx7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247023/autoexpress/2018/10/peugeot-5008-longtermer-4.jpg)
Peugeot 5008 GT Line: long-term test
Final report: Seven-seat Peugeot 5008 SUV saddles up for rural break, and is more at home than in town
26 Oct 2018
Long-term test review: Volvo S90![Volvo S90 long-term - second report front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--7zJAkF6I--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579703374/autoexpress/2018/01/dsc_9380.jpg)
![Volvo S90 long-term - second report front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--7zJAkF6I--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579703374/autoexpress/2018/01/dsc_9380.jpg)
Long-term test review: Volvo S90
Final report: it’s time to say goodbye to our classy luxury Volvo S90 saloon, and we’re really going to miss it
17 Apr 2018
Long-term test review: Suzuki Ignis![Suzuki Ignis - parked](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--jxinV1pu--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579702782/autoexpress/2018/02/1suzukiignis.jpg)
![Suzuki Ignis - parked](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--jxinV1pu--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579702782/autoexpress/2018/02/1suzukiignis.jpg)
Long-term test review: Suzuki Ignis
Final report: the Suzuki Ignis has departed our long-term fleet, and we’re already missing the little SUV
21 Feb 2018
Long-term test review: Citroen C4 Picasso![Citroen C4 Picasso long termer third report - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--vqnGME5Y--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183957/autoexpress/2017/05/dsc_4899.jpg)
![Citroen C4 Picasso long termer third report - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--vqnGME5Y--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183957/autoexpress/2017/05/dsc_4899.jpg)
Long-term test review: Citroen C4 Picasso
Final report: Citroen C4 Picasso MPV evokes memories of much loved seven-seater
2 May 2017
Long-term test: Volkswagen Passat Estate (2015-2024)![Volkswagen Passat Estate main image long-term test](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--6kNPcYoH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562244069/autoexpress/2017/02/dsc_2301.jpg)
![Volkswagen Passat Estate main image long-term test](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--6kNPcYoH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562244069/autoexpress/2017/02/dsc_2301.jpg)
Long-term test: Volkswagen Passat Estate (2015-2024)
Final report: as the VW Passat Estate leaves our fleet, we reflect on how much else it had to offer beyond style and practicality
17 Feb 2017
Long-term test: Suzuki Vitara![Suzuki Vitara (long term) - final report header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--SwcBEGEo--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562242625/autoexpress/2016/04/p1000256.jpg)
![Suzuki Vitara (long term) - final report header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--SwcBEGEo--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562242625/autoexpress/2016/04/p1000256.jpg)
Long-term test: Suzuki Vitara
Final report: Practical and efficient Suzuki Vitara SUV has proven a smash hit for all the family
21 Apr 2016
MINI Cooper 5-door (2014-2024): long-term test![MINI Cooper 5-door (2014-2024) - goodbye header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ZNcZ_aYe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579702159/autoexpress/5/78/dsc_8049.jpg)
![MINI Cooper 5-door (2014-2024) - goodbye header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ZNcZ_aYe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579702159/autoexpress/5/78/dsc_8049.jpg)
MINI Cooper 5-door (2014-2024): long-term test
Final report: Reluctant farewell to blooming brilliant family hatch
27 May 2015
Long-term test review: Citroen Grand C4 Picasso![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--MuXVNQlC--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184200/autoexpress/2/44/header_95.jpg)
![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--MuXVNQlC--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184200/autoexpress/2/44/header_95.jpg)
Long-term test review: Citroen Grand C4 Picasso
Final report: We say au revoir to stylish MPV after 8,000 miles, two countries and countless passengers
28 Oct 2014
VW Jetta: Fifth report![VW Jetta header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--csp8q0i4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255520/autoexpress/volkswagen-jetta-1.jpg)
![VW Jetta header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--csp8q0i4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255520/autoexpress/volkswagen-jetta-1.jpg)
VW Jetta: Fifth report
The VW Jetta deserves more recognition, says our man after nine months and 8,000 miles
18 Mar 2013
VW Jetta: Fourth report![Volkswagen Jetta front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--0vY1vr-F--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562236828/autoexpress/1-jetta-header_1.jpg)
![Volkswagen Jetta front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--0vY1vr-F--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562236828/autoexpress/1-jetta-header_1.jpg)
VW Jetta: Fourth report
Our man has been spending hours behind the wheel of the Volkswagen Jetta – and he loves it...
24 Dec 2012
Volkswagen Jetta: Third report![Volkswagen Jetta front static header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--xbhNUQjX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562236828/autoexpress/1-jetta-header.jpg)
![Volkswagen Jetta front static header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--xbhNUQjX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562236828/autoexpress/1-jetta-header.jpg)
Volkswagen Jetta: Third report
Family camping trip is an ideal test of our VW Jetta saloon’s practicality
24 Oct 2012
Volkswagen Jetta: Second report![Volkswagen Jetta profile](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zyM04cgP--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249454/autoexpress/darren-jetta.jpg)
![Volkswagen Jetta profile](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zyM04cgP--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249454/autoexpress/darren-jetta.jpg)
Volkswagen Jetta: Second report
Practical, classy VW Jetta saloon has really grown on our family man
5 Sep 2012
Volkswagen Jetta: First report![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--FdOtIFCs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184285/autoexpress/lt-jetta-1.jpg)
![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--FdOtIFCs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184285/autoexpress/lt-jetta-1.jpg)
Volkswagen Jetta: First report
The new VW Jetta joins our fleet, but will it be as easy to live with as a hatch for our family man?
18 Jul 2012
Ford Focus: Final report![Ford Escort Mexico and Ford Focus](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--i0lNp4RP--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254491/autoexpress/images/car_photo_532951.jpg)
![Ford Escort Mexico and Ford Focus](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--i0lNp4RP--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254491/autoexpress/images/car_photo_532951.jpg)
Ford Focus: Final report
We travel back in time to rate seventies star against the latest Ford Focus hatch
4 Jul 2012
Ford Focus EcoBoost: Fifth report![Ford Focus EcoBoost](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--DY9POa53--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254263/autoexpress/images/car_photo_512791.jpg)
![Ford Focus EcoBoost](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--DY9POa53--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254263/autoexpress/images/car_photo_512791.jpg)
Ford Focus EcoBoost: Fifth report
Hatch’s hi-tech safety kit has helped us avoid prangs – plus, it’s saving us money
16 Apr 2012
Ford Focus: Fourth report![Ford Focus and Grand C-MAX](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--46pGetWJ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254089/autoexpress/images/car_photo_493093.jpg)
![Ford Focus and Grand C-MAX](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--46pGetWJ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254089/autoexpress/images/car_photo_493093.jpg)
Ford Focus: Fourth report
Family man traded up from hatch to seven-seater for festive break. Has he been persuaded to make the switch permanent?
6 Feb 2012
Ford Focus: Third report![Ford Focus front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--6iV6pjZa--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253951/autoexpress/images/car_photo_477163.jpg)
![Ford Focus front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--6iV6pjZa--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253951/autoexpress/images/car_photo_477163.jpg)
Ford Focus: Third report
Five-door Focus has won over our family man with its entertaining drive as well as its gadgetry
16 Nov 2011
Ford Focus: Second report![Ford Focus Darren Wilson](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Q6hFnU7l--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253831/autoexpress/images/car_photo_464836.jpg)
![Ford Focus Darren Wilson](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Q6hFnU7l--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253831/autoexpress/images/car_photo_464836.jpg)
Ford Focus: Second report
Hatch packs in a lot of technology, but is it too clever for its own good? Even we were stumped...
19 Sep 2011
MINI Countryman Cooper D ALL4: Final report![MINI Countryman Cooper D All4 rear tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--A345IREa--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253772/autoexpress/images/car_photo_459616.jpg)
![MINI Countryman Cooper D All4 rear tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--A345IREa--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253772/autoexpress/images/car_photo_459616.jpg)
MINI Countryman Cooper D ALL4: Final report
It’s a fond farewell to our MINI, which has wowed young and old alike...
29 Aug 2011
MINI Countryman Cooper D![MINI Countryman Cooper D](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--DFoTmm-s--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253437/autoexpress/images/car_photo_423955.jpg)
![MINI Countryman Cooper D](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--DFoTmm-s--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253437/autoexpress/images/car_photo_423955.jpg)
MINI Countryman Cooper D
Four-wheel-drive Brit arrived on fleet just in time for big freeze – and there was ‘snow’ stopping it...
11 Feb 2011
Mitsubishi ASX![Mitsubishi ASX final report](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--65ebiBCq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253267/autoexpress/images/car_photo_403153.jpg)
![Mitsubishi ASX final report](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--65ebiBCq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253267/autoexpress/images/car_photo_403153.jpg)
Mitsubishi ASX
Final Report: With its Evo looks and strong pace, crossover makes us feel like a rally star – even in the middle of town!
29 Oct 2010
Peugeot 3008![Peugeot 3008](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--JV_k2x63--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562252752/autoexpress/images/car_photo_353923.jpg)
![Peugeot 3008](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--JV_k2x63--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562252752/autoexpress/images/car_photo_353923.jpg)
Peugeot 3008
Does irritating puncture take the polish off Lion’s versatile crossover?
29 Jan 2010
Toyota Avensis Tourer: 9,156 miles![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--DPA5AdgW--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562252473/autoexpress/images/car_photo_328276.jpg)
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Toyota Avensis Tourer: 9,156 miles
Final REPORT: Sharp to look at, easy to live with... and that’s just the car! Estate is a great load carrier, too, as our family man can testify
4 Sep 2009