Renault Clio E-Tech long-term test: a stylish supermini that’s frugal with fuel ![Auto Express pictures editor Dawn Grant standing next to the Renault Clio at an Esso forecourt](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Ky40zHXX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1717416176/autoexpress/2024/05/Renault%20Clio%20E-Tech%20long-termer%20second%20report.jpg)
![Auto Express pictures editor Dawn Grant standing next to the Renault Clio at an Esso forecourt](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Ky40zHXX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1717416176/autoexpress/2024/05/Renault%20Clio%20E-Tech%20long-termer%20second%20report.jpg)
Renault Clio E-Tech long-term test: a stylish supermini that’s frugal with fuel
Second report: our hybrid continues to shine despite the birds’ best efforts
3 Jun 2024
Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV long-term test: things are looking bright thanks to our stylish SUV![Auto Express pictures editor Dawn Grant standing next to the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV at night](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ElxEndhs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1708342294/autoexpress/2024/02/Alfa%20Romeo%20Tonale%20PHEV%20LT%20final%20report.jpg)
![Auto Express pictures editor Dawn Grant standing next to the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV at night](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ElxEndhs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1708342294/autoexpress/2024/02/Alfa%20Romeo%20Tonale%20PHEV%20LT%20final%20report.jpg)
Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV long-term test: things are looking bright thanks to our stylish SUV
Final report: Our Italian SUV has been a shining star, especially on dark nights
19 Feb 2024
DS 4 E-Tense 225: long-term test review![Auto Express pictures editor Dawn Grant standing with the DS 4 E-Tense](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Rc-PkWQb--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1683276150/autoexpress/2023/05/DS%204%20E-Tense%20225%20long%20term%20test-3.jpg)
![Auto Express pictures editor Dawn Grant standing with the DS 4 E-Tense](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Rc-PkWQb--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1683276150/autoexpress/2023/05/DS%204%20E-Tense%20225%20long%20term%20test-3.jpg)
DS 4 E-Tense 225: long-term test review
Final report: we’re going to miss our PHEV’s comfort and practicality
9 Aug 2023
Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo: long-term test![Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo final report - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--aXLGTJ50--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1677669274/autoexpress/2023/03/Vauxhall%20Astra%20long%20termer%20final%20report%20%28staff%29.jpg)
![Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo final report - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--aXLGTJ50--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1677669274/autoexpress/2023/03/Vauxhall%20Astra%20long%20termer%20final%20report%20%28staff%29.jpg)
Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo: long-term test
Final report: a temperamental alarm doesn't dampen our impression of the new Vauxhall Astra hatch
1 Mar 2023
Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI: long-term test![Skoda Fabia long termer third report - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_WS_oEzA--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1668680707/autoexpress/2022/11/Skoda%20Fabia%20long%20termer%20third%20report.jpg)
![Skoda Fabia long termer third report - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_WS_oEzA--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1668680707/autoexpress/2022/11/Skoda%20Fabia%20long%20termer%20third%20report.jpg)
Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI: long-term test
Third report: we put our hatchback to the test against family’s Fabia Estate
17 Nov 2022
Lexus UX300e: long-term test![Lexus UX300e long-termer](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--NtpCYnab--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1654700609/autoexpress/2022/06/Lexus-UX300e-LT-%284%29_uxgepd.jpg)
![Lexus UX300e long-termer](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--NtpCYnab--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1654700609/autoexpress/2022/06/Lexus-UX300e-LT-%284%29_uxgepd.jpg)
Lexus UX300e: long-term test
Final report: Even with no home charging, electric SUV won us over
8 Jun 2022
Dacia Sandero Stepway: long-term test review![Dacia Sandero long termer - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--2EpKuo6---/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1637941803/autoexpress/2021/11/Dacia%20Sandero%20Long%20termer%20-7.jpg)
![Dacia Sandero long termer - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--2EpKuo6---/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1637941803/autoexpress/2021/11/Dacia%20Sandero%20Long%20termer%20-7.jpg)
Dacia Sandero Stepway: long-term test review
Final report: Jacked-up Dacia Sandero hatch wins hearts and minds of Dawn’s family
26 Nov 2021
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SEAT Mii electric: long-term test review![SEAT Mii electric - long termer final report header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--TK7sIlZo--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1622710036/autoexpress/2021/06/SEAT%20Mii%20electric%20final%20long%20termer%20report.jpg)
![SEAT Mii electric - long termer final report header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--TK7sIlZo--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1622710036/autoexpress/2021/06/SEAT%20Mii%20electric%20final%20long%20termer%20report.jpg)
SEAT Mii electric: long-term test review
Final report: we bid a fond farewell to the SEAT Mii electric city car
3 Jun 2021
MINI Clubman Cooper Exclusive: long-term test review![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--UZrl14kv--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1603796321/autoexpress/2020/10/MINI%20Clubman%20long%20termer-5.jpg)
![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--UZrl14kv--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1603796321/autoexpress/2020/10/MINI%20Clubman%20long%20termer-5.jpg)
MINI Clubman Cooper Exclusive: long-term test review
Final Report: Clubman’s a winner on Silverstone trip, despite those doors
27 Oct 2020
Volkswagen Polo SE L 1.0 TSI: long-term test review![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--R7xpgPSH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247683/autoexpress/2019/05/dsc_6912_1.jpg)
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Volkswagen Polo SE L 1.0 TSI: long-term test review
Final report: Polo is bigger than ever, but we’re sad to see the sweet supermini go
21 May 2019
Citroen C3 Aircross Flair: long-term test![Citroen c3 aircross static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--J7MzmFMI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579704532/autoexpress/2018/10/dsc_1104.jpg)
![Citroen c3 aircross static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--J7MzmFMI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579704532/autoexpress/2018/10/dsc_1104.jpg)
Citroen C3 Aircross Flair: long-term test
Final report: we’re sad to see comfortable small SUV leave fleet
15 Oct 2018
Long-term test review: SEAT Ibiza![SEAT Ibiza long term test - second update front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---J16EgK9--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579703928/autoexpress/2018/04/dsc_8744.jpg)
![SEAT Ibiza long term test - second update front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---J16EgK9--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579703928/autoexpress/2018/04/dsc_8744.jpg)
Long-term test review: SEAT Ibiza
Final report: as we say goodbye to our SEAT Ibiza, we compare it with the class leading Ford Fiesta
11 May 2018
Long-term test review: Ford Fiesta![Ford Fiesta vs SEAT Ibiza - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--JyYFv6sI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562246285/autoexpress/2018/05/1fiestalt.jpg)
![Ford Fiesta vs SEAT Ibiza - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--JyYFv6sI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562246285/autoexpress/2018/05/1fiestalt.jpg)
Long-term test review: Ford Fiesta
Final report: the Ford Fiesta and SEAT Ibiza have really impressed, but which one wins in the eyes of our team?
11 May 2018
Long-term test: Renault Megane (2016-2022)![Renault Megane long term test - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bAL0DS4p--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183346/autoexpress/2017/09/1_12.jpg)
![Renault Megane long term test - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bAL0DS4p--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183346/autoexpress/2017/09/1_12.jpg)
Long-term test: Renault Megane (2016-2022)
Final report: fond farewell to pretty Renault Megane hatch after six months on fleet
10 Nov 2017
Long-term test review: Suzuki Baleno![Suzuki Baleno long-termer - fourth report header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Xgbzzvog--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562243885/autoexpress/2017/01/_d652227.jpg)
![Suzuki Baleno long-termer - fourth report header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Xgbzzvog--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562243885/autoexpress/2017/01/_d652227.jpg)
Long-term test review: Suzuki Baleno
Fourth report: savings add up for our spacious supermini
31 Jan 2017
Fiat 500X Pop Star: Long-term test review![Fiat 500X long termer - final report header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--B5Yh4rEo--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562242618/autoexpress/2016/04/merged5.jpg)
![Fiat 500X long termer - final report header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--B5Yh4rEo--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562242618/autoexpress/2016/04/merged5.jpg)
Fiat 500X Pop Star: Long-term test review
Final report: With trio of modes, Fiat 500X crossover has been a fine all-rounder
1 Apr 2016
Long-term test review: Kia Soul EV![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--L_uEJcMr--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183775/autoexpress/0/33/dsc_0466.jpg)
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Long-term test review: Kia Soul EV
Final report: Electric car spends a week on long-distance commute before leaving fleet
4 Sep 2015
Hyundai i30: Fourth report![Hyundai i30 front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--5nNbPBWH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562236827/autoexpress/1-hyundai-front-static.jpg)
![Hyundai i30 front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--5nNbPBWH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562236827/autoexpress/1-hyundai-front-static.jpg)
Hyundai i30: Fourth report
Our long-term Hyundai i30 has a dark secret - its poorly lit cabin is irritating our picture editor
11 Feb 2013
Hyundai i30: Third report![Hyundai i30 and i30 Tourer front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Dm3sEmkL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562236827/autoexpress/1-i30-header.jpg)
![Hyundai i30 and i30 Tourer front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Dm3sEmkL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562236827/autoexpress/1-i30-header.jpg)
Hyundai i30: Third report
We bring our Hyundai i30 hatch together with the Tourer version, and find a lot of similarities
12 Nov 2012
Hyundai i30: Second report![Hyundai i30 profile](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--IriE_wRK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249645/autoexpress/hyundai-i30-profile.jpg)
![Hyundai i30 profile](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--IriE_wRK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249645/autoexpress/hyundai-i30-profile.jpg)
Hyundai i30: Second report
Our Hyundai i30 family hatch is the perfect training partner
29 Aug 2012
Hyundai i30: First report![Hyundai i30 header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--NwIbAdQd--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254579/autoexpress/images/car_photo_540280.jpg)
![Hyundai i30 header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--NwIbAdQd--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254579/autoexpress/images/car_photo_540280.jpg)
Hyundai i30: First report
Family hatch is the latest car to join our fleet. Can it make a good impression?
27 Jun 2012
SEAT Ibiza ST: Sixth report![SEAT Ibiza ST header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--pEa3Gv5y--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254286/autoexpress/images/car_photo_515176.jpg)
![SEAT Ibiza ST header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--pEa3Gv5y--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254286/autoexpress/images/car_photo_515176.jpg)
SEAT Ibiza ST: Sixth report
Compact estate proves its worth in the run-up to wedding day
30 Apr 2012