In-depth reviews

Citroen's established five-door supermini is not a supermini front-runner, but is hard to beat in terms of value.

Many said Bentley were being foolish to move 'downmarket' with a range of cheaper cars but the success of the Continental GT has underlined what a sen…

The original Kia Rio marked a step change in Kia's car building enterprise

The A6 allroad excels in many areas. It handles sharply, has a top quality interior and a versatile boot

Standard-setting premium saloon. Styling and pricing don't suit all but the drive and choice on offer from the 3-Series should.

Mazda has been transformed since the introduction of the Mazda6, sales are booming, brand awareness is high and there's a new sports coupe in the shap…

Excellent ride and handling, a roomy cabin and great refinement hand the 5-Series victory in the executive car class. It's also economical to run, tho…

Renault continues to offer the 'old' Clio a cheaper, entry-level model and revives the Campus badge to differentiate it from its newer relative

The Civic Type-S is one of the best cars in its class. Revised suspension gives the three-door more bite, while the five-door's clever rear seats and …

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

As an all-rounder the Scenic and, in particular, the Grand Scenic are hard to beat. Either makes a cracking compact MPV with few flaws.

The 197 handles wonderfully. With nimble cornering ability and bags of grip, it's every inch the hot hatch.

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

It might answer a load of questions that nobody really asked but you can't help but admire Citroen's Pluriel.

The understated Audi S6 is a relaxed cruiser, but it lacks the drama and sheer power that makes a true driver's saloon.

The RX is a huge worldwide sales hit for Lexus.

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With a great practicality and a dynamic chassis, Audi's A6 impresses - but light steering and a fidgety ride let it down

Refined powerplants, a comfortable cabin and smooth ride mark the E-Class out, but it's expensive to buy and costly to run.

Boasting excellent on-tarmac dynamics, a practical interior, decent mud-plugging ability and strong performance, BMW's X3 impresses

The Polo is a very grown up supermini that exudes quality, though rivals offer a sharper, sportier drive

The competent Toyota is only let down by its cramped rear seats and high prices.

Subaru Legacy (2002-2009) review

The Honda feels half-hearted. The weedy electric motor means the engine is used too often, and that ensures fuel economy is poor. The Toyota Prius is …

Nissan Patrol (2004-2009) review

Renault Modus review (2004-2012)

The temptingly priced and rapid Focus ST delivers real thrills and practicality in abundance. I

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

The amazing SL coupe-convertible remains a first-rate GT, particularly since the latest round of revisions.

The A3 scores highly thanks to its top quality and classy appearance

The Flying Spur's W12 engine is great and the cabin beautifully trimmed - but VW-sourced parts let things down slightly.

Mercedes B-Class (2005-2011) review

The A-Class is hard to recommend unless you need compact MPV space.

The M5 is a stunning super saloon that is fast, practical and, considering its talents, relatively affordable.

The Micra is a charming supermini that in many guises looks a steal - especially given the firm's reputation for quality and longevity.

This is by no means Nissan's best car, and it doesn't bring anything new to the class.