In-depth reviews

The sporty Mazda 6 Estate has plenty of space, a range of powerful yet economical engines and the ability to entertain in corners

The Lexus IS F is the firm's first pure performance car, and its big V8 and rear-drive chassis make for an entertaining combination

Seven-seat Kia Sedona offers lots of space for families and offers great value for money

The Infiniti G saloon is designed to challenge the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4, but it only comes with a thirsty 3.7-litre petrol engine

The Citroen C5 Tourer is a spacious family estate that can carry five people and their luggage in comfort

Four-door BMW M3 saloon adds a dose of versatility over the coupe, yet still offers the same supercar-rivalling thrills

Stylish Citroen C4 Grand Picasso is a comfortable seven-seat people carrier that's roomy and has decent running costs

Four-seat Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible is one of the world's fastest open-topped sports cars

The Renault Megane Sport Tourer mixes stylish looks with a spacious, practical interior and a focus on comfort

The Smart ForTwo Cabriolet adds a soft-top roof to the pioneering two-seater city car design

The Mercedes E63 AMG Estate combines performance and practicality in an explosive package

The Peugeot 207 supermini comes as a three or five-door hatchback, with a huge choice of specs and engines

The Proton Satria Neo is an alternative choice in the supermini market, and sells on its budget price and individual looks

With its folding metal roof, the Peugeot 207 CC brings open-top fun to the supermini class

The Proton Gen-2 is a dated budget family car rival to the Vauxhall Astra, and comes as a five-door hatchback or four-door saloon

The VW Golf Estate is a smartly-styled, comfortable and efficient alternative to the Focus Estate and Astra Sport Tourer

The SEAT Exeo ST is based on the old Audi A4, and offers great value for money and plenty of equipment

The chunky Toyota Urban Cruiser is a stylish alternative to traditional MPVs, and offers good fuel economy and build quality

The Chysler Ypsilon offers striking looks, efficient engines and an upmarket interior, but it comes at a price

The Chrysler Delta is a stylish alternative to the likes of the Ford Focus, and offers a good range of engines and low running costs

The C63 AMG stuffs a powerful 6.2-litre V8 under the bonnet of Merc's smallest saloon

The Mercedes C63 AMG Estate offers the performance of a supercar in an understated and practical estate car body

Flagship Mercedes C-Class Coupe has a thumping V8 powerplant that delivers tyre-shredding performance and a glorious sound

The Lexus LFA is Toyota's showcase supercar, featuring carbon fibre construction, a raft of hi-tech kit and a bespoke V10 engine

The Infiniti QX50 is a luxury crossover-style model that rivals the BMW X3

Hot hatchback Alfa Romeo MiTo Cloverleaf is fast in a straight line, but a Citroen DS3 will run rings around it in corners

The Aston Martin Cygnet offers something unique - city car running costs with the hand-built luxury of a classic British sports car

Million-dollar Aston Martin One-77 showcases British firm's engineering talents, and offers the ultimate in supercar exclusivity

Hot hatchback Abarth Punto supermini has plenty of performance, but the boy racer image won't be to all tastes

The Infiniti M is a rival to the BMW 5 Series and offers lots of kit for your money. There's even a hybrid version

A stunning alternative to conventional saloons like the BMW 3 Series, the Alfa Romeo 159 has strong sharp handling and Italian charm

The Abarth 500C is a proper mini hot hatch with a characterful 1.4-litre turbo, aggressive styling and sharpened handling

The Chevrolet Volt is the world's first range-extending electric vehicle, and it comes with incredibly low running costs

Luxury Mercedes CL is a two-door coupe that's based on the S-Class limo, so it offers supreme comfort rather than sharp handling

With its smart design and sublime handling, the BMW 3 Series Coupe still sets the pace for rivals

For pure handling fun, huge grip and razor-sharp reactions, choose the Renaultsport Clio