In-depth reviews

"Aston Martin has brought the hand-built quality of its expensive grand tourers to a small car to create an all-new luxury city car niche."

"The Leon Cupra R is SEAT's most powerful car ever, Packing 261bhp it offers real performance punch, mated to a four-door hatchback"

"The SEAT Exeo ST is based on the previous generation Audi A4 Avant, so it's well built, practical and has a spacious boot. It's good value, too.…

"The Vauxhall Insignia is styled more like a sporty coupe than a family saloon, and while it has an upmarket feel, it’s not as practical as its main r…

"It's spacious, well equipped and offers strong value for money, but the Chevrolet Cruze can't quite live up to the promise of its name – it's too unc…

"Classy, well built and comfortable to drive, the Golf-based Octavia makes a smashing family car for drivers seeking space and quality on a budget."

"With up to seven seats and a large boot, the Peugeot 308 SW is a practical and spacious family car."

"The 308 CC is an open-top four-seater with an upmarket interior. It's relaxed and easy to drive."

"The Infiniti's original and unusual styling means that you won't have any trouble standing out from the crowd, performance is impressive, too."

"With its brilliant design and engineering, the Porsche Cayman is one of the best performance coupes money can buy."

"With 208bhp, the MINI John Cooper Works is the fastest production MINI yet, offering cracking performance in a desirable hot hatchback package"

"The SEAT Altea XL is a good choice for families looking for an engaging drive from a practical, good-value car."

“The Mazda3 MPS is fast and great value for money, but it’s not as fun as a Ford Focus ST and costs a lot to run.”  

“The Suzuki Kizashi is a flagship saloon model from Suzuki and, while it has its flaws, it also has a few unique selling points like four-wheel drive …

“Not as practical as the biggest estates, but the Alfa Romeo 159 is undeniably one of the most stylish.”

“Stylish, spacious and comfortable, the Alfa Romeo 159 is an appealing Italian alternative to more obvious German cars.”