In-depth reviews

The Range Rover Evoque offers great levels of luxury, technology and – perhaps most importantly – style

Subtle exterior changes and a tech-laden interior help the Audi A3 maintain its position as a premium family hatchback

If you want a practical family car that’s still great to drive, then the Ford Kuga SUV hits the spot

The BMW 1 Series is one of the best premium hatchbacks on sale, offering a combination of performance, efficiency and driver thrills

The fifth-generation Land Rover Discovery isn't cheap, but it's one of the best all-round family cars money can buy

The Peugeot 3008 is a front-running crossover that offers a spacious, upmarket cabin and plenty of kit.

The SEAT Arona is a well-rounded small SUV, with refined engines and generous standard equipment

The Volvo XC40 is a comfortable and stylish small SUV that has some pleasing practical touches and a lot of Swedish cool

The retro-modern Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a supremely talented all-electric family car that’s hard to fault

A quality interior, great efficiency and strong on-board tech mean that the Mercedes C-Class is a deeply impressive compact executive saloon

The Volvo XC60 offers style, luxury, lots of advanced tech and is one of the best premium SUVs

The Audi Q5 is refined and comfortable, but other SUV rivals offer a bit more involvement and agility

The Hyundai Santa Fe is a practical, well-built family SUV with seven seats and loads of standard equipment

The new Nissan Qashqai moves forward in a few key areas, but ultimately can’t compete with the best in the crossover class

The new Renault Captur is all grown-up, with an improved interior, plenty of on-board tech and reassuring levels of safety

The Kia Sorento is a top-class family SUV with plenty of kit and space as well as a varied, efficient engine range

The SEAT Ibiza includes great on-board tech and sets a very high standard in the supermini class

The Audi A1 is a luxurious and sporty-looking small hatch that gives the MINI a run for its money

An efficient hybrid powertrain, sporty styling and high standard specs make the Toyota Yaris a key contender in the supermini segment.

The BMW 3 Series offers the perfect blend of performance, driving dynamics, low running costs, technology and refinement

The Vauxhall Corsa is fun to drive, well-equipped and a great all-rounder, but uncompetitive pricing may hold it back

The Volkswagen Golf GTI remains a tremendous all-rounder with its typically sophisticated take on the hot hatch formula

The Crossland SUV offers a sporty look and good family practicality, but isn't as sharp to drive as some rivals

For families looking for a practical, comfortable and good value SUV, the Skoda Kodiaq is hard to beat

Ford's smallest van is based on the Fiesta supermini, and it adds some sporty style to the sector

With a strong driving experience and trendy SUV styling, the Fiesta Active has a lot to recommend it – but the standard car is cheaper

The Mk8 Golf offers cleaner engines, an updated interior and the latest on-board tech, but it can’t quite reach the top of the class.

The Kia Niro crossover comes in hybrid, plug-in and full electric guises

The Porsche Taycan is arguably the most desirable electric car on the planet

If you’re looking for a capable and luxurious executive saloon that runs the class leaders close, then the Genesis G80 is a worthy alternative

The all-electric Skoda Enyaq iV family SUV is practical and easy-to-use, with a good range and useful charging ability

Land Rover has aced the latest Defender, which combines rugged go-anywhere ability with new levels of civility.

The Lexus ES is a very comfortable and refined executive saloon with impressively low running costs

The Mercedes E-Class blends sumptuous comfort, refinement and tech in a stylish executive package