In-depth reviews

Deeply traditional Morgan has been doing some extravagant things recently.

A production run of just 50 cars shows just how special the Ascari KZ1 is.

The S-Type is outdated but is great to drive, easy to get on with and makes a decent case for itself financially.

Like its Kelisa relative the Kenari is another Perodua based on an old Daihatsu model.

Large supermini that does many things right, and sits near the top of its class despite steering and retained value concerns

Audi has produced a fine contender for premium SUV honours

The GS450h is a very convincing hybrid. Eerily smooth and fast, well equipped and refined, it's the best model in the GS range.

The Getz offers lots of room, is well equipped and impressively designed. It's a strong budget supermini.

The Sports Coupe may be ageing, but it remains competitive. However, as with so many Mercs, it's simply too expensive.

The RX is a huge worldwide sales hit for Lexus.

Citroen has come up trumps. The C4 Picasso is a massive step forward and shoots straight to the top of the MPV sector.

The Panda is great to drive, nimble, and has an eager character.

Kia lacks the brand name to pull people into the showrooms, so it sells on price and equipment.

The Tigra is a quality product. Styling is sharp and, while a lack of power and high prices are negatives, the overall package gets our vote

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With an added twist of Seat spice the Alhambra offers the same space and functionality of close relatives, the VW Sharan and Ford Galaxy, but at a fri…

With more recognised luxury marques now in foreign control Bristol is totally unique in providing bespoke luxury cars for discerning customers.

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Hyundai's second 4x4 seems almost unnecessary. It's not much smaller than the popular Santa Fe, and prices aren't significantly cheaper either.

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The sales success of the Porsche Boxster has impressed everyone, but it was hardly surprising that it was Honda that came out with the strongest compe…

Born from a similar mould to the one that gave us the Citroen Berlingo Multispace, Renault's Kangoo is also based on a van.

Good value, practical and decent behind the wheel. For families looking to get the most out of their car, Mazda's compact MPV is it.

The Golf TDI diesel is something of an institution, and with economy, torque and in-gear urge, it's not hard to see why.

Jaguar has plenty to be proud of. The XK is great to look at, modern, desirable and sure to be a success.

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There's no doubting the quality of the Honda. But the two-rows-of-three layout is an acquired taste, and the FR-V looks pricey.

Focus-rivalling Peugeot is very good at being average, but lacks the magic to challenge class-leaders.

We should applaud Dodge for its approach. But it is simply not very polished or well built.

Great news for Land Rover fans - the Freelander 2 is hugely capable, highly desirable and drives brilliantly.

An interesting new sporty 4x4, the Sport handles well and is fast, but is it too similar to the larger Range Rover?