In-depth reviews

Excellent engine and package prove that diesel GTs can work.

The Renault Laguna Sport Tourer isn’t desirable enough to cut it as a lifestyle option.

The Outdoor has an impressive load area, but is less favourable for passengers.

A3 TDI e is very economical and doesn’t shout about the fact

The Ford is still very competent, with revisions giving it a more upmarket feel.

The Saab 9-3 Convertible is shown up by cheaper, newer rivals.

Refinement and comfort are strong, but the cabin and boot are tight.

We can’t see the Impreza appealing to anyone other than existing WRX owners.

The most powerful Bentley ever is also one of the best

The Peugeot 207 SW is a spacious and practical supermini estate with a reasonably well built interior and a wide choice of engines

Luxury GT is enhanced by a superb diesel engine

The family-friendly Renault is more of a spec choice than a standalone mud-plugger.

The Renault Laguna hatchback doesn’t offer enough to be a top contender.

Classy A8 is a worthy Audi range flagship

The Altea Freetrack 4 off-road MPV makes sense.

The Dodge looks interesting, but simply doesn’t feel like a modern SUV.

Peugeot hasn’t moved the game on in as many areas as we’d hoped.

One of our favourites in the class, Octavia buyers won't be disappointed.

The unique ForTwo is both impressive and flawed.

The Dodge looks striking, build quality is poor and it is expensive.

The big Hyundai is detached, dull and hard to recommend.

Top value alternative to mainstream compact family hatchbacks from Hyundai.

The Materia looks unique, but the way it drives lets it down.

A great cruiser, the Peugeot is nevertheless outclassed by German alternatives in terms of image and quality.

The R32 has oodles of appeal and a cracking chassis – but the standard GTI is as fast…

We’re astounded by the GTC’s abilities, although beneath the veneer are less characterful VW roots

The Jetta is not the most charismatic product, but it is extremely practical.

Brash and crude, the SRT-8 is good on straights, but less so in corners.

The MINI is charming, but has an ugly and cumbersome roof design.

The Audi RS4 makes every journey enjoyable and its performance is mind-blowing

While huge, the Vectra estate can’t match the talents of its key rivals.

The facelifted Ford brings an even higher quality to the market.

With bags of character, the 350Z is still one of our favourite coupes.

The i is clever and funky, but its steep list price counts against it.

The Spider's style and character make it a worthy contender, though it is flawed

The latest X5 remains a fine car, with a welcome increase in practicality.