Family cars

It doesn’t come cheap, but the new electric Mercedes GLB has definitely made a move in the right direction

The Cupra Terramar compact SUV delivers sporty looks, decent space and a well-rounded drive

The plug-in hybrid BYD Seal U is a competitively priced, well-specified, and spacious SUV

The Audi Q6 e-tron impresses with a spacious, high-tech interior, though its ride comfort falls short of expectations

The RAV4 continues where the old RAV4 PHEV left off – it’s refined, practical and the latest plug-in hybrid system is impressive

The updated BYD Atto 3 is an improvement over the original, but the AWD model is unnecessarily powerful

The stylish Kia EV3 compact electric SUV offers a long range, a practical boot, and good passenger comfort

Hi-tech, good to drive, and with a high-end interior, the Macan Electric feels like a proper Porsche

Amongst the variety of Astra variants, the all-electric Sports Tourer is the most appealing

Cupra’s electric hatch stands out more than its VW cousins, and the most powerful model offers proper hot hatch performance

Sporty crossover SUV delivers practicality and fun in equal measure

The enormous Kia EV9 packs electric power into a highly practical seven-seat package

The DS 3 is a left-field choice in the small premium SUV segment, and one that’s been developed with comfort in mind

The Audi Q7 is practical and packed with hi-tech features, and it just about keeps up with its younger competitors

The Nissan X-Trail is bigger and better than before, but its innovative electrified powertrain isn’t as efficient as some rivals

Coupe-SUV version of the ID.4 costs more, carries less and offers marginal efficiency gains over its sibling

The Audi A5 Avant makes a lot of sense as a family car, if you can afford the premium price  

The Vauxhall Astra has been updated for 2026 and it looks good on paper, but the reality is slightly different

The third-generation Audi Q5 builds upon an already proven formula of passenger comfort and in-car tech. Our tests have shown it’s a very polished fam…

Land Rover’s reborn Defender has been a sales hit since it arrived, and subtle revisions haven’t done this 4x4 any harm at all

The new Subaru E-Outback is an improvement on its petrol-powered sibling, but it still trails many talented electric rivals

The Hyundai Bayon is a high-riding alternative to the i20 supermini matches it for tech and practicality