In-depth reviews

“The Alpine A290 is a very desirable small car with a talented chassis. Proof the hot hatch is alive and well with zero emissions”

“The Subaru Forester may often be forgotten by buyers, but four-wheel drive and a hybrid system make it a dependable choice for countryside-dwellers”

"Volkswagen has stuck to what it knows for the latest Tiguan, building on the old model with improved practicality"

“The Ariya may only be Nissan’s first attempt at an electric SUV, but it manages to be one of the most well-rounded models on the market”

“The BYD Atto 2 is a good small electric SUV, but with so many rivals it fails to stand out in some key areas”

“The Alfa Romeo Junior is great to drive and exudes an air of quality making it a brilliant first EV for the brand”

“If you want an SUV that won’t put a black hole in the family budget, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers space, five or seven seats and even the option of…

“Audi’s new naming strategy sees the A4 morph into the A5, gaining more desirable looks and a stunning interior in the process, with petrol, diesel an…

“The Fiat Grande Panda is affordable, bursting with character and ticks lots of boxes”

“The latest Skoda Superb Estate builds on its predecessor’s impressive practicality and value with improved build quality and interior flair”

The BMW iX2 trades some interior space away for sleeker looks than the closely related iX1 electric SUV

“The Kia EV3 takes on the small electric SUV class with cool styling, oodles of interior space and a choice of batteries that both post impressive ran…

“The Peugeot 3008 now gets mild and plug-in hybrid options bringing down the price, but this stylish SUV could still be a family SUV you buy with your…

“The Toyota Land Cruiser is as dependable as always and a little more sophisticated and refined than before”

"Favouring precision over power, the Volkswagen Golf GTI is a sophisticated hot hatch"

“The Nissan Qashqai is comfortable and efficient with impressive tech and precious few flaws”

The Suzuki Swift offers affordable mild-hybrid motoring, and lots of equipment for the price

"The BMW i5 is refined and good to drive, making it one of the most well-rounded electric saloon cars currently on sale"

“Think of the MINI Aceman as a five-door MINI Cooper with a chunky new look and it makes a lot of sense. It’s surprisingly sporty to drive and has a c…

“The BMW 7 Series looks and feels special, taking a hi-tech approach to luxury”

“The latest Dacia Duster has more character than ever, offering the same great value as before, with added practicality and style”

“The XPeng G6 is a thoroughly impressive electric SUV, but it could be a victim of badge-snobbery”

"The Citroen C5 Aircross is a funky and relaxing family SUV that offers very little in the way of driver enjoyment"

“The Polestar 3 SUV is a welcome addition to the electric brand’s lineup with a premium, well-built feel”