In-depth reviews

The Mazda 6 is a practical and stylish family hatchback that aims to compete with the market dominating Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Insignia

The Fiat Doblo is a van-based MPV with lots of space that’s better to drive than you might expect

The Audi A6 Allroad is a rugged estate car that offers something different to the traditional SUV

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Toyota RAV4 invented the compact SUV class, and it's still a reliable, efficient and practical choice

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a compact SUV that's good to drive and great to live with

With ample space, style and equipment, Skoda Fabia Estate impresses

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

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

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

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

The Porsche Cayman combines engineering quality and superb handling to make a terrific - if expensive - driver's car

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

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

The Hyundai Santa Fe is a well equipped large SUV that offers a lot for your money – but is probably best kept on-road

The Skoda Scout is a 4x4 version of the Octavia, with raised suspension and tougher bodywork