Used car tests

Cute but dated, the Suzuki Jimny offers rugged 4x4 ability in a package that's the size of a city car

Practicality is the Citroen Berlingo Multispace USP, but it lacks refinement and luxuries

The seven-seat SEAT Alhambra offers strong value, sliding doors and lots of space

The Land Rover Defender is bursting with character and brilliant off-road, but its dated design, agricultural on road behavior and high running costs …

The pioneering Nissan Leaf brings EV motoring to the masses, although this early electric adopter isn't without its flaws

The long-established Bentley Continental GT has matured gracefully in cruising trim – or disgracefully in 700bhp Supersports guise!

A compact rear-wheel-drive coupe from BMW has obvious appeal. Does the BMW 2 Series Coupe live up to it?

Very spacious for its size, reliable and well built Jazz is a sensible supermini buy, even if driving experience lacks sparkle

The Vauxhall Insignia hatchback offers plenty of style and comfort to rival the Ford Mondeo

The Skoda Citigo is an impressive all-rounder and a front-runner in the city car class

The Mazda CX-3 is a fun, small crossover that is a bit pricey to buy, but cheap to run

The Peugeot 5008 mixes seven-seat practicality with an upmarket interior

The Hyundai i20 Mk2 is a practical and nicely rounded supermini, even if it doesn’t blow the competition away in many areas

The Mercedes GLA combines A-Class engineering with fashionable crossover SUV styling

The BMW X3 Mk2 is a competent and practical SUV that’s great fun to drive, although some alternatives surpass it for comfort and versatility.

An impressive all-rounder, the evergreen VW Golf is a family hatchback that blends upmarket premium appeal with everyday practicality and affordable r…

A brilliant combination of space, refinement and low running costs make the i10 and brilliantly capable and desirable small car choice

The first-generation Audi Q5 is a refined and capable SUV that packs a spacious and upmarket interior. It cost a little more to buy, but it should pro…

One of the first supermini SUVs, the Nissan Juke is stylish and good to drive but lacks the space and versatility of newer rivals

Reliable, comfortable and cost effective to run, the Honda CR-V is a family-friendly SUV that also features a versatile interior and vast boot

The Peugeot 2008 Mk1 is stylish, practical and good value for money, but some alternatives are nicer and more composed to drive

One of Britain’s best-selling cars, the Ford Fiesta is a stylish supermini that’s brilliant to drive, cost effective to run and offers decent practica…

The MINI Countryman Mk1 is an eye-catching, fun-to-drive and handily versatile small SUV, if not exactly the most practical option out there

The Peugeot 208 Mk1 is a stylish supermini with good equipment levels and efficient engines, but some alternatives are nicer to drive

The Mercedes CLA is a sharp-looking four-door variant of the A-Class, and rivals the Audi A3 Saloon