Family cars

The stylish, all-electric Polestar 2 oozes quality and is a decent alternative to a Tesla, but it’s held back by an overly firm ride

Land Rover has aced the latest Defender, which combines rugged go-anywhere ability with new levels of civility

If you’re questioning whether all-electric power is the right choice for a family SUV, then the Audi Q4 e-tron has all the answers

Honda’s answer to the Nissan Qashqai features a slick hybrid setup and generous cabin space, but it’s not without its flaws

The Suzuki S-Cross offers a lot for the money, but its utilitarian interior and unrefined hybrid system let it down

The Austral is a strong effort from Renault, but it’s unlikely to dominate the ultra-competitive family SUV market

Offering a quality cabin and generous levels of standard equipment, the Mazda CX-60 is a worthy contender in the premium, mid-size SUV class

The ninth generation VW Passat will be available as an estate-only rival to the BMW 3 Series Touring and Mercedes C-Class Estate

The Dacia Sandero Stepway adds an essence of SUV style to the budget-friendly supermini

The Tesla Model Y is an all-electric family SUV that offers plenty of kerb appeal along with useful interior space and practical touches

Final report: comfort-focused hatchback is perfect for our creative director and his family

We pick the best seven-seat cars that provide the most practicality across a wide range of price points

For families looking for a practical, comfortable and good value SUV, the Skoda Kodiaq is hard to beat

A good estate car delivers practicality, space and low running costs - here are the 10 best estates on sale in the UK today

Efficient, practical and boasting excellent on-board technology, the Kia Niro is a family SUV that offers great value for money

What are the best family cars on sale? Whether you're after an SUV or an affordable hatchback, our top 10 list reveals all...

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is probably the best estate car of its size on the market, with recent improvements helping to boost its appeal

The VW Passat Estate is a refined, comfortable and hugely versatile family car

The MG HS could well hit the spot if you’re after a keenly priced family SUV with great levels of safety

The Dacia Duster is better than ever, and is possibly the best value SUV you can buy

The Vauxhall Grandland is a sensible, spacious family SUV with the option of efficient plug-in hybrid power, but it can’t compete with the best in cla…

The Austral is a strong effort from Renault, but it’s unlikely to dominate the ultra-competitive family SUV market

Featuring plenty of space, the latest on-board technology and a comfortable ride, the Kia Sportage is a first-rate family SUV

New kid on the block BYD has hit the ground running with its all-electric family SUV, combining quirky design with a comfortable ride in the Atto 3

It’s not a proper MPV, but the Mercedes B-Class boasts a spacious and classy cabin

Final report: one issue can’t take the shine off the Peugeot 308 SW as an impressive family car

The Genesis GV60 is a desirable and upmarket, if slightly unconventional, all-electric family car

The new Nissan X-Trail is bigger and better than before, but its innovative electrified powertrain isn’t as efficient as some rivals

The Kia Sorento is a top-class family SUV with plenty of kit and space, although it's expensive to buy

Nissan’s latest X-Trail aims to be the perfect solution for families who need a seven-seat SUV. We pitch it against the Kia Sorento

We cover roughly 1,500 miles across Europe to explore Dacia’s roots

The Alltrack is a useful addition to the Golf range

The swoopy new Peugeot 408 locks horns with Cupra's Formentor crossover

Practical, efficient and good to to drive, the BMW iX3 is an all-electric family SUV that exudes quality