In-depth reviews

“The Mitsubishi-derived Fiat Fullback can work hard and play hard, but rather lacks polish in some areas compared to rivals”

"A new design and equipment list add appeal to the Vauxhall Mokka X, but it still has the niggling shortcomings of its predecessor"

“The Volkswagen Golf SV has a taller roofline than the standard Golf hatchback, making it a practical rival to the Ford C-MAX”

“The Volkswagen Golf SV has a taller roofline than the standard Golf hatchback, making it a practical rival to the Ford C-MAX”

“If practicality and safety are priorities, make a beeline for the Hyundai i30 Tourer”

“The Alfa Romeo MiTo is an upmarket supermini, but it can’t compete with the MINI hatchback or Audi A1 for design or driver involvement”

"The fifth-generation Mitsubishi L200 is the best yet – good enough to demand a place on any pickup buyer’s shortlist"

“The massive Mercedes GLS is a spacious and comfortable SUV, but it’s pretty expensive to buy and feels dated next to newer rivals”

"The Renault Clio is good to drive and looks great, but on the inside it’s some way off rivals, which offer more space and are better made"

“It’s not very stylish, but the Subaru Forester is a practical, reliable and good-to-drive family-size SUV”

“The Fiat 124 Spider is a stylish and quick roadster that’s great to drive. It harks back to the golden age of Italian convertibles but adds a dash of…

"The Hyundai i10 is a superb city car, with neat looks, plenty of interior space and minimal running costs"

"The Toyota Camry has returned to the UK with a hybrid powertrain and company-car appeal"

"The DS 3 stands out in the upmarket supermini market thanks to its practicality, style, fun-to-drive character and well built interior"

“The Peugeot 208 supermini is stylish and generously equipped, with thrifty engines to help cut your motoring bills”

"The Skoda Octavia vRS satisfies the head and heart thanks to its blend of performance and practicality"

"The Peugeot 308 SW is a small estate car with a huge boot, economical engines and plenty of interesting features"

"The Skoda Octavia vRS Estate is a fantastic all-rounder, thanks to its seamless blend of practicality and performance, along with a well built interi…

"The Skoda Octavia Estate is one of the most practical family cars available, with loads of space, economical engines and tough build quality"

“The Volvo S60 is a handsome, comfortable and subtle alternative to conventional executive saloons from Audi, BMW and Mercedes”

"The SEAT Leon Cupra is a sharp performance hatchback that's equally at home on a track or outside a supermarket"

"The SEAT Leon ST estate takes the sharp looks and great driving experience of the hatchback and adds a much bigger boot"

“The Mercedes CLA is a compact four-door saloon that prioritises style over hatchback practicality”

"The Ford Focus ST offers great value and proper performance in a practical hatchback body. It’s a bit raw, but it’s very exciting to drive"

"The Ford Focus RS delivers explosive pace, engaging handling and excellent value for money"

“The Toyota Auris is a reliable and practical family car with low running costs, making it a sensible choice for stress-free driving”