In-depth reviews

"The Focus is great to drive, full of technology and very refined, but a small boot means it’s not the most practical five-door around."

"The Vauxhall Astra is a stylish family hatchback with an interior that almost matches the Volkswagen Golf for quality, fit and finish."

"The Vauxhall Corsa is well built and has a high-quality finish, but it’s showing its age and isn’t as spacious or good to drive as newer rivals."

"The Hyundai i20 is a decent choice if you’re after a solidly built, well equipped and good-value hatchback. However, its design and driving experienc…

“The BMW X6 is a mixes all the qualities of coupe, hatchback and SUV. It’s luxurious and desirable, but comes with a few compromises.”

"The Toyota iQ uses clever design to fit four seats into a small package, making it a versatile city car."

"Good to look at and great to drive, the Volkswagen Scirocco offers an appealing blend of performance, practicality and style."

"Practical, good looking, well equipped and fun to drive - the Hyundai Veloster is an attractive package."

"The Renault Twingo is as spacious and practical as ever, but lacks the comfort and value of its major rivals."

"The Nissan Juke looks like nothing else on the road... If only it was a little more exciting to drive."

“Top practicality, a hard-wearing interior and go-anywhere ability make the Nissan X-Trail a decent family SUV.”

"You won't buy a Subaru Outback for it's fuel consumption, but four-wheel drive and decent practicality mean it's worth a look."

"The Toyota Aygo is an economical and stylish little city car that rivals models like the Kia Picanto and SEAT Mii."

"Few cars can match the MINI for sheer driving enjoyment, but it has a hard ride that makes bumpy roads uncomfortable and it’s expensive, too"

"The Citroen C1 is a basic and cheap-to-run city car. It’s fun to drive but it’s also pretty basic, and is outclassed by newer rivals."

"The changes made to the C-Class have turned it into a real contender. Quality, efficiency and power have all been improved, making it a superb all-ro…