In-depth reviews

The Volkswagen Golf GTI remains an impressive hot hatch all-rounder, and fantastically easy to live with

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is a spacious, efficient and upmarket option in the MPV sector

Fun to drive with a funky interior, the MINI Cooper Convertible is a brilliant soft-top for weekend trips

The Subaru Solterra is a well-rounded electric family SUV, but it’s very expensive to buy

The Lexus RX is more efficient and stuffed with up-to-date technology, but it comes up short in terms of practicality

The BMW iX3 is a quantum leap in EV design and engineering, and a multiple award winner in our 2026 Car of the Year awards

The Ford Transit Custom is as easy to drive as a car, while remaining a highly versatile van

This is no small update, but a wholesale reimagination of Nissan’s C-segment EV for the better. The new Leaf is very, very good, built in Britain and …

The updated BYD Atto 3 Evo is more practical and competitive for electric range, but the driving experience is disappointing

The sharp-looking Peugeot 5008 is highly versatile and is available in a variety of hybrid or fully electric forms

The MINI Aceman is a stylish and fun electric car, but it’s a little cramped and the ride is firm

Skoda’s big Superb Estate really is a superb estate. It doesn’t rewrite the rulebook, but it didn’t need to

The latest Renault Master is a highly competitive large van in both diesel and EV forms

The Smart #3 is a practical coupe-SUV that’s great to drive but not without some annoying issues

The Touring Sports takes everything that’s great about the Toyota Corolla and adds estate car practicality

The Polestar 4 offers smart design, premium feel, and an impressive EV powertrain

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

Affordable, efficient, pleasant to drive and most importantly, desirable – Renault’s hit a home run with its new Twingo

Budget SUV offers rugged looks and plenty of space for the money

All-electric Peugeot E-5008 seven-seat SUV is a more compelling option than its E-3008 sibling and it's main rivals

The MG ZS is one of the most affordable new SUVs on sale, making it a compelling bargain

The Hyundai Kona is comfortable, refined, spacious and overflowing with technology

The Electrified G80 is an executive saloon that’s as luxurious as it is left-field

The Ford Ranger is as capable as it is upmarket, and you can even have it with a plug

The Mercedes A-Class is a premium hatch that is full of quality, with great on-board technology and a range of frugal engines

The BYD Atto 2 is a well-equipped small SUV that's best sampled with its impressive plug-in hybrid system

The Vauxhall Mokka is a solid all-rounder, but it doesn’t really stand out in any key area

There’s no denying that the Peugeot 3008 is stylish, but the EV is flawed, and all versions contain frustrating tech

The Hyundai Tucson combines refinement, space, style and hybrid technology to create a mid-size SUV that’s hard to beat

The Honda Prelude is a promising two-door coupe take on the hybrid sports car formula

The Peugeot 2008 is fashionable and well-built, but it feels a little pricey compared to some close rivals

The BMW 1 Series is a well-built family hatchback that handles nicely, but practicality isn’t the best

The Frontera misses the mark slightly on design and quality, but this budget-friendly Vauxhall still scores well in other areas

The Ford Kuga is a practical and efficient family SUV that’s also great to drive

Hybrid and all-electric powertrain options boost the versatility of the Vauxhall Grandland family SUV