In-depth reviews

"Peugeot’s 407 SW puts style ahead of substance, but while it’s no match for a standard estate car, it is a comfortable long-distance tourer."

"Famous for winning several World Rally Championships and following a four year absence, the Subaru Impreza WRX STI saloon is back"

The Peugeot 407 has striking looks, but isn’t great to drive or hugely practical. At least the diesel engines are strong performers."

"Peugeot's practical 4007 offers seven seats and lots of interior space, but it's not as accomplished as more premium rivals."

"The Peugeot 407 Coupé is comfortable and competitively priced too… But it’s not as good to drive as rivals from Audi and Mercedes-Benz."

"The Nissan Cube’s design makes it look like nothing else on the road. It’s not the fastest or most practical, but it certainly will turn heads."

"The MG TF is easily outclassed by newer rivals"

"Aggressive looks don't match up with the Lancer Sportback's bland performance. On the plus-side, it's practical and cheap to buy."

"If you want a sporty SUV, the Mazda CX-7 is fun to drive and is reasonably roomy, if not the biggest 4x4 on the market."

"The Mitsubishi Evo X is outrageously fast and one of the most extreme driver’s cars on the road today."

"The Mitsubishi Colt is inexpensive to own and run, but more than that, it’s practical and fun to drive, too."

    "The Lexus IS C is a stylish, well-built. and comfortable convertible but it lacks a diesel option."

"The Sedona represents good value for money but is beginning to look dated and could do with being better to drive"

"The Fiat Multipla looks unconventional, yet it fulfils the MPV brief very well - carrying passengers in comfort and luggage with ease."

"The Ferrari 599 has it all: looks, pace, handling and plenty of space. It's seriously refined, too"

"Well equipped, comfortable and spacious, the C-Crosser is a good first effort by Citroen at a 4x4."

"Elegant and striking, the Citroen C6 flagship has timeless appeal, although depreciation is steep across the range"

"The Renaultsport Clio 200 has a very firm ride but buyers looking for driver thrills shouldn't be put-off"

"With updated looks the Nissan Murano more distinctive than ever and the addition of the 2.5-litre dCi diesel engine means that it is more practical, …

"With excellent build quality and lots of equipment, the fun-to-drive Mazda3 is a great alternative to the Ford Focus and VW Golf."

"Great to drive, good looking and excellent value, the Mazda6 should be on any family car buyer's shopping list."

"The Kangoo is a tough car that can cope with the rough and tumble of family life."

"A quality interior, high level of standard kit and the reassurance of four-wheel-drive are all in the Saab's favour, and despite its ageing design, t…

"The Aveo is roomy inside and fun to drive around town, but it's a handful at speed and it looks dated compared to newer, better rivals."