Mazda 3 Takumi long-term test: a great all-round family hatchback![Auto Express senior photographer Pete Gibson taking photos through the Mazda 3's open sunroof](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--FWcnpp3v--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1715601595/autoexpress/2024/05/Mazda%203%20LT%20final%20report.jpg)
![Auto Express senior photographer Pete Gibson taking photos through the Mazda 3's open sunroof](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--FWcnpp3v--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1715601595/autoexpress/2024/05/Mazda%203%20LT%20final%20report.jpg)
Mazda 3 Takumi long-term test: a great all-round family hatchback
Final report: we say farewell to our trusty photographer’s assistant
13 May 2024
Skoda Karoq 4x4 DSG: long-term test review![Auto Express staff photographer Pete Gibson standing in various poses next to the Skoda Karoq](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--L1oxy3Y_--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1699545588/autoexpress/2023/11/Skoda%20Karoq%20LT%20final.jpg)
![Auto Express staff photographer Pete Gibson standing in various poses next to the Skoda Karoq](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--L1oxy3Y_--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1699545588/autoexpress/2023/11/Skoda%20Karoq%20LT%20final.jpg)
Skoda Karoq 4x4 DSG: long-term test review
Final report: Our Czech SUV’s all-round ability will be sorely missed
9 Nov 2023
Jaguar F-Pace PHEV: long-term test review![Pete Gibson with two Jaguar F-Paces](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--36hK9oFG--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1678713537/autoexpress/2023/03/Jaguar%20F-Pace%20PHEV%20long-termer%20final%20report.jpg)
![Pete Gibson with two Jaguar F-Paces](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--36hK9oFG--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1678713537/autoexpress/2023/03/Jaguar%20F-Pace%20PHEV%20long-termer%20final%20report.jpg)
Jaguar F-Pace PHEV: long-term test review
Final report: hybrid Jag signs off with a visit from its sporty SVR relative
13 Mar 2023
Kia Niro Hybrid: long-term test![Pete Gibson with Kia Niro Hybrid being recovered](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--NrWQJ4ap--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1678118866/autoexpress/2023/03/Kia%20Niro%20Hybrid%20long%20term%20test%20final%20report.jpg)
![Pete Gibson with Kia Niro Hybrid being recovered](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--NrWQJ4ap--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1678118866/autoexpress/2023/03/Kia%20Niro%20Hybrid%20long%20term%20test%20final%20report.jpg)
Kia Niro Hybrid: long-term test
Final report: Our hybrid had more than its fair share of problems, but there was much to like, too
6 Mar 2023
Mazda CX-5 diesel: long-term test review![Mazda CX-5 long termer final report - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--PRnLEjE---/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1668433714/autoexpress/2022/11/Mazda%20CX-5%20long%20termer%20-%20final%20report-2.jpg)
![Mazda CX-5 long termer final report - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--PRnLEjE---/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1668433714/autoexpress/2022/11/Mazda%20CX-5%20long%20termer%20-%20final%20report-2.jpg)
Mazda CX-5 diesel: long-term test review
Final report: six months in our Mazda CX-5 have shown that diesel engines still have a place
14 Nov 2022
Cupra Formentor V1: long-term test![Cupra Formentor final report: outside SEAT dealership](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--cLeOLUTG--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1649863726/autoexpress/2022/04/Cupra%20Formentor%20LT%20final%20report.jpg)
![Cupra Formentor final report: outside SEAT dealership](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--cLeOLUTG--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1649863726/autoexpress/2022/04/Cupra%20Formentor%20LT%20final%20report.jpg)
Cupra Formentor V1: long-term test
Final report: company’s standalone SUV is a great ambassador for the Spanish brand
13 Apr 2022
Ford Puma ST-Line: long-term test![Ford Puma long termer - final report header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--jXJTYt3t--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1629461664/autoexpress/2021/08/Ford%20Puma%20long%20termer%20final%20report-2.jpg)
![Ford Puma long termer - final report header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--jXJTYt3t--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1629461664/autoexpress/2021/08/Ford%20Puma%20long%20termer%20final%20report-2.jpg)
Ford Puma ST-Line: long-term test
Final report: the fun-to-drive and practical Ford Puma has been a success
20 Aug 2021
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Mazda 3 Skyactiv-X: long-term test review![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--7gGfok7q--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1609844250/autoexpress/2021/01/Mazda%203%20long%20termer%20final%20report-5.jpg)
![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--7gGfok7q--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1609844250/autoexpress/2021/01/Mazda%203%20long%20termer%20final%20report-5.jpg)
Mazda 3 Skyactiv-X: long-term test review
Final report: the Mazda 3 may not have been perfect, but we’ll miss our good-looking family hatch
5 Jan 2021
Volkswagen Touareg R-Line: long-term test review![VW Touareg](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zaNYVDvG--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1572026082/autoexpress/2019/10/dsc_8442.jpg)
![VW Touareg](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zaNYVDvG--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1572026082/autoexpress/2019/10/dsc_8442.jpg)
Volkswagen Touareg R-Line: long-term test review
Final report: VW’s V6 diesel has been a highlight of our time with big SUV
10 Dec 2019
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI: long-term test review![Audi A6 Avant long termer - final report header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--FL09ABRA--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579701734/autoexpress/2019/06/01_11.jpg)
![Audi A6 Avant long termer - final report header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--FL09ABRA--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579701734/autoexpress/2019/06/01_11.jpg)
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI: long-term test review
Final report: Our Audi A6 Avant estate has been the perfect workmate for photographer Pete
6 Jun 2019
Volvo XC60 T8 Twin Engine: long-term test review![volvo xc60 long termer](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---HbMN6gZ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247131/autoexpress/2018/11/volvo-xc60-long-termer-6.jpg)
![volvo xc60 long termer](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---HbMN6gZ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247131/autoexpress/2018/11/volvo-xc60-long-termer-6.jpg)
Volvo XC60 T8 Twin Engine: long-term test review
Final report: Volvo XC60 T8 Twin Engine SUV has convinced our man of the benefits of PHEV power
29 Nov 2018
Volvo XC60 R-Design: long-term test review![Volvo XC60 - group shot](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--9OG9dOPb--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579700814/autoexpress/2018/09/1volvoxc60.jpg)
![Volvo XC60 - group shot](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--9OG9dOPb--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579700814/autoexpress/2018/09/1volvoxc60.jpg)
Volvo XC60 R-Design: long-term test review
Update: comfy, quiet and smooth-riding Volvo XC60 SUV takes the motorway commute in its stride
4 Sep 2018
Volkswagen Arteon R-Line long-term test![Volkswagen Arteon - Long Termer](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Uhz2f8KT--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247039/autoexpress/2018/10/vw_arteon9.jpg)
![Volkswagen Arteon - Long Termer](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Uhz2f8KT--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247039/autoexpress/2018/10/vw_arteon9.jpg)
Volkswagen Arteon R-Line long-term test
Final Report: flagship Volkswagen Arteon is a fine travelling companion, but there are still some niggles
13 Aug 2018
Long-term test: Peugeot 3008![Peugeot 3008 - long term update 2 header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--TqZOpiNE--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579701340/autoexpress/2018/02/dsc_1798.jpg)
![Peugeot 3008 - long term update 2 header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--TqZOpiNE--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579701340/autoexpress/2018/02/dsc_1798.jpg)
Long-term test: Peugeot 3008
Final report: it’s been all smiles during our man’s 12 months with the brilliant Peugeot 3008 crossover
23 Apr 2018
Long-term test review: SEAT Ateca![SEAT Ateca long term final report - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ZNZ1iOOL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184197/autoexpress/2017/06/header.jpg)
![SEAT Ateca long term final report - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ZNZ1iOOL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184197/autoexpress/2017/06/header.jpg)
Long-term test review: SEAT Ateca
Final report: Striking family-friendly SUV is still worthy of our award
13 Jun 2017
Long-term test review: Renault Kadjar![Renault Kadjar - long term final report header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--gdJP5e-4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562243726/autoexpress/2016/11/kadjar-final-report-011.jpg)
![Renault Kadjar - long term final report header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--gdJP5e-4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562243726/autoexpress/2016/11/kadjar-final-report-011.jpg)
Long-term test review: Renault Kadjar
Final report: practical Renault Kadjar crossover has starred in 10 months’ use
4 Nov 2016
Long-term test review: Ford Mondeo![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--wtJA824v--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562242108/autoexpress/2016/01/mondeo-man-15-crop.jpg)
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Long-term test review: Ford Mondeo
Final report: 'Global' family car feels like it's best suited to US roads
28 Jan 2016
Long-term test review: Peugeot 308 SW BlueHDi Feline![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--xuF3e2v---/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579702061/autoexpress/5/97/dsc_2735.jpg)
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Long-term test review: Peugeot 308 SW BlueHDi Feline
Fourth report: Stylish estate loads up for the school holidays
27 Aug 2015
Kia Carens 1.7 CRDi diesel: long term test review![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--wmelDWPn--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562248443/autoexpress/6/22/dsc_6180.jpg)
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Kia Carens 1.7 CRDi diesel: long term test review
Final report: We bid a fond farewell to practical Kia Carens 1.7 CRDi diesel seven-seater
16 Oct 2014
Honda CR-V: Second report![Honda CR-V header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--cGPRjjvq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249621/autoexpress/honda-crv-1.jpg)
![Honda CR-V header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--cGPRjjvq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249621/autoexpress/honda-crv-1.jpg)
Honda CR-V: Second report
Our man gets to know the Honda CR-V well as he criss-crosses the UK
13 Mar 2013
Honda CR-V: First report![Honda CR-V front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--4t1aU0Kh--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562228084/autoexpress/1-crv-front-static-header.jpg)
![Honda CR-V front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--4t1aU0Kh--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562228084/autoexpress/1-crv-front-static-header.jpg)
Honda CR-V: First report
Our staff photographer, Pete Gibson, welcomes the revised Honda CR-V SUV to our fleet
31 Dec 2012
Audi Q3: Final report![Audi Q3 rear static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zdN8WPDL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562238472/autoexpress/1-q3-header-df.jpg)
![Audi Q3 rear static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zdN8WPDL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562238472/autoexpress/1-q3-header-df.jpg)
Audi Q3: Final report
We say farewell to our fabulously practical camera car that shone as an unlikely track star, too
28 Nov 2012
Audi Q3: Fifth report![Audi Q3 front header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--B4vtfwla--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255218/autoexpress/q3-header.jpg)
![Audi Q3 front header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--B4vtfwla--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255218/autoexpress/q3-header.jpg)
Audi Q3: Fifth report
Our superbly versatile Audi Q3 SUV is proving to be a car of many talents
1 Aug 2012
BMW ActiveHybrid 3![BMW ActiveHybrid 3](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--3qI5OT7z--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254602/autoexpress/images/car_photo_542818.jpg)
![BMW ActiveHybrid 3](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--3qI5OT7z--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254602/autoexpress/images/car_photo_542818.jpg)
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Petrol-electric 3 Series hybrid weighs slightly more but has serious performance and good fuel economy to boot
5 Jul 2012
Audi Q3: Fourth report![Audi Q3 header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ZGEXQOfe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254432/autoexpress/images/car_photo_527710.jpg)
![Audi Q3 header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ZGEXQOfe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254432/autoexpress/images/car_photo_527710.jpg)
Audi Q3: Fourth report
We’re sweeping up the roads to prevent another mishap on our 4x4
4 Jun 2012
Audi Q3: Second report![Audi Q3 header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--cHntcW-S--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254131/autoexpress/images/car_photo_497992.jpg)
![Audi Q3 header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--cHntcW-S--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254131/autoexpress/images/car_photo_497992.jpg)
Audi Q3: Second report
We’ve had to get a screen chip fixed, but this hasn’t spoiled our enjoyment of crossover
15 Feb 2012
Audi Q3: First report![Audi Q3 header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--TFcCQV-o--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254043/autoexpress/images/car_photo_488359.jpg)
![Audi Q3 header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--TFcCQV-o--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254043/autoexpress/images/car_photo_488359.jpg)
Audi Q3: First report
Compact SUV is set for a gruelling stint on our fleet in the hands our staff photographer
16 Jan 2012
Kia Sportage: Fourth report![Kia Sportage: Fourth report](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--tjTMzAdS--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253976/autoexpress/images/car_photo_479677.jpg)
![Kia Sportage: Fourth report](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--tjTMzAdS--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253976/autoexpress/images/car_photo_479677.jpg)
Kia Sportage: Fourth report
A recent scrape has shown just how popular the Kia is proving – as parts shortages mean we faced a month-long wait for a repair
21 Nov 2011
Kia Sportage (2010-2016): long term test![Kia Sportage header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--6Ou9wXms--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253797/autoexpress/images/car_photo_462166.jpg)
![Kia Sportage header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--6Ou9wXms--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253797/autoexpress/images/car_photo_462166.jpg)
Kia Sportage (2010-2016): long term test
Dealer service has really impressed after wheel problem on crossover
12 Sep 2011
Renault Megane ST![Renault Megane ST header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--D8r5tgMz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253621/autoexpress/images/car_photo_442567.jpg)
![Renault Megane ST header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--D8r5tgMz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253621/autoexpress/images/car_photo_442567.jpg)
Renault Megane ST
Is our Renault Megane Sport Tourer ‘tres bien’, or do we wish it a ‘bon voyage’?
31 May 2011
Kia Sportage: First Report![Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--EWdPjQCO--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253481/autoexpress/images/car_photo_428728.jpg)
![Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--EWdPjQCO--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253481/autoexpress/images/car_photo_428728.jpg)
Kia Sportage: First Report
Class-leading seven-year warranty is only the start, as the more we drive Korean crossover, the more we fall for it...
2 Mar 2011
Skoda Yeti![Skoda Yeti](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ABG4Vro3--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253413/autoexpress/images/car_photo_420784.jpg)
![Skoda Yeti](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ABG4Vro3--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253413/autoexpress/images/car_photo_420784.jpg)
Skoda Yeti
We’re still not sure about the badge, but everything else about crossover is brilliant – so it will be sorely missed!
28 Jan 2011
Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI![Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI HEAD](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--m03lUiQA--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253127/autoexpress/images/car_photo_388273.jpg)
![Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI HEAD](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--m03lUiQA--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253127/autoexpress/images/car_photo_388273.jpg)
Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI
Our man has been on the hunt for the best version of our Car of the Year, and it looks like he’s tracked down a winner!
13 Aug 2010
Subaru Legacy![Subaru Legacy](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Wps09tAQ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253023/autoexpress/images/car_photo_378370.jpg)
![Subaru Legacy](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Wps09tAQ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253023/autoexpress/images/car_photo_378370.jpg)
Subaru Legacy
Our Legacy is about to gallop off into the sunset after eight months. Has it proven a thoroughbred with us?
25 Jun 2010