In-depth reviews

Storming supecharged Jaguar XFR V8 sports saloon is peach to drive, but costs a lot to run

The Jaguar XK mixes head-turning looks with fun handling and a comfortable ride

Recently facelifted MINI Hatchback is expensive but as desirable as ever, and is still great to drive

Smart-looking Ford Kuga 4x4 drives as well as it looks, but it could be more practical

The BMW M3 is an incredibly accomplished driver’s machine, yet tame enough to use on a daily basis

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster is the drop-top version of Aston's entry-level sports car

Smartly styled and well priced, the Vauxhall Insignia is a company-car favourite that has lots to recommend it

The Hyundai i30 offers lots of car for your money

The VW Eos folding hard-top convertible was refreshed in 2011, and it's now sharper and more stylish than ever

MINI JCW Clubman is a unique hot estate that offers space and pace

Luxurious, fast and comfortable, the supercharged Jaguar XKR Convertible has it all

The Audi A4 Avant-based Allroad 4x4 offers limited off-road ability and a comfortable ride

The Mercedes G-Class is a bulletproof rugged off-roader with a cabin trimmed in luxury materials

The Audi A3 packs lots of Audi quality into a VW Golf-sized package, and boasts a very wide engine range, too

It won't win any beauty contests, but the Skoda Roomster Scout is a rugged, practical and good-value family car

A hi-tech petrol-electric powertrain makes the Toyota Prius hybrid one of the most frugal cars on the road

The tiny Toyota iQ city car is packed with clever kit in an attempt to out-smart rivals

The Citroen C-Crosser is good looking and practical, but it's expensive

The Mercedes R-Class can carry seven people in spacious limousine-style luxury

The Mazda CX-7 is a sporty 4x4 that offers the commanding view of an off-roader with the sharp handling of a sporty hatchback

The boxy Chrysler Grand Voyager is a practical alternative to mainstream MPVs, and it majors on long-distance comfort

The Suzuki Grand Vitara mixes go-anywhere 4x4 ability with chunky looks and lots of equipment

The Volvo C70 is a comfortable coupe-convertible offered with a range of characterful five-cylinder engines

A family hatch-sized car with premium saloon ambitions, the four-door Volvo S40 is an often overlooked alternative choice

The SEAT Altea XL is a sporty-looking alternative to a family estate, and is great to drive and cheap to run

The Vauxhall Zafira has been hugely popular in the UK - it's practical and roomy, comfortable and good to drive, too

The Mitsubishi Colt is a stylish, fun alternative to the supermini mainstream, but is showing its age

The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is one of the world's most exclusive supercars, and offers sensational performance

The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon is a stylish addition to the lifestyle estate ranks. It's fast, involving and fun to drive

Although the Nissan Note isn’t the most youthful supermini-MPV on the market, it still offers practicality, style and value

The Suzuki SX4 is a supermini with chunky off-roader looks, which offers a high-driving position, low running costs and lots of kit

The five-seat Citroen C4 Picasso is a stylish, economical and spacious compact MPV that rivals the Ford C-MAX

Superlative grand tourer from the beloved British manufacturer is now starting to show its age against more advanced competition

The Proton Savvy is well equipped and roomy, although the gearbox is dreadful and the interior quality poor, too

The Mitsubishi L200 distills the Japanese maker's commercial vehicle and SUV know-how into a rugged 4x4 pick-up

Huge Citroen C6 executive saloon is a left-field choice that offers a stylish look and a super-soft ride