Reviews
Skoda Scala review – a practical hatchback at a supermini price
Skoda Scala review – a practical hatchback at a supermini price
“The Skoda Scala is more practical and less expensive than the similarly sized Volkswagen Golf”
Volkswagen ID.3 review - solid EV, but infotainment lets it down
Volkswagen ID.3 review - solid EV, but infotainment lets it down
"The Volkswagen ID.3 is a strong EV contender that’s good to drive, practical and has a decent range, and now there’s a sporty GTX model too"
BYD Seal U review – lots of kit, but vague to drive
BYD Seal U review – lots of kit, but vague to drive
“The BYD Seal U offers lots of tech and a nice cabin, but is let down by a mediocre driving experience”
Skoda Fabia review – a great-value, practical supermini
Skoda Fabia review – a great-value, practical supermini
"A size increase serves the Skoda Fabia well, making it an ideal supermini for families"
Ford Explorer review – good-to-drive EV with a long range
Ford Explorer review – good-to-drive EV with a long range
“The Ford Explorer isn’t perfect, but its good driving feel and long range help it stand out among rivals”
Jeep Avenger review – a characterful and value-packed small SUV
Jeep Avenger review – a characterful and value-packed small SUV
“The Jeep Avenger is a refreshing take on the small electric SUV, that also looks like good value”
Skoda Kodiaq review – more practical and higher quality than before
Skoda Kodiaq review – more practical and higher quality than before
“The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq improves not only in practicality and clever features, but it’s also much better quality”
Kia EV3 review – small electric SUV hits the right notes
Kia EV3 review – small electric SUV hits the right notes
“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…
Lexus NX SUV review
Lexus NX SUV review
"The Lexus NX is a smooth SUV and the new plug-in hybrid version has appeal as a company car”
Honda HR-V review – an economical but flawed small SUV
Honda HR-V review – an economical but flawed small SUV
"The Honda HR-V has evolved into a hybrid-only SUV with smooth styling but it's a shame boot space has shrunk"
Volkswagen Golf GTI review – the quintessential hot hatch
Volkswagen Golf GTI review – the quintessential hot hatch
"Favouring precision over power, the Volkswagen Golf GTI is a sophisticated hot hatch"
Audi Q6 e-tron review – smooth and hi-tech electric SUV
Audi Q6 e-tron review – smooth and hi-tech electric SUV
“The Audi Q6 e-tron sticks to core brand values of offering a handsome design and class-leading tech, but it’s pricey and a bit dull to drive”
BYD Dolphin review – our favourite new car
BYD Dolphin review – our favourite new car
“Don’t write the Dolphin off just because it’s cheap – this is an extraordinarily talented small electric car”
Renault Symbioz review – a great-value all-round family SUV
Renault Symbioz review – a great-value all-round family SUV
“The Renault Symbioz is a welcome addition to the brand’s range as a family SUV offering great value for money”
Kia Sorento review – a great SUV now made even better
Kia Sorento review – a great SUV now made even better
"The latest Kia Sorento is a versatile SUV that’s dropped in price and shot up in quality”
Volvo EX90 review – a remarkable EV SUV, despite the price tag
Volvo EX90 review – a remarkable EV SUV, despite the price tag
“There’s no doubt the Volvo EX90 is an expensive car, but it’s a classy, spacious and refined flagship SUV”
SEAT Leon review – a good-to-drive family hatchback
SEAT Leon review – a good-to-drive family hatchback
"New technology narrows the gap between the SEAT Leon and the latest VW Golf"
Skoda Superb Estate review – a near-faultless, practical family car
Skoda Superb Estate review – a near-faultless, practical family car
“The latest Skoda Superb Estate builds on its predecessor’s impressive practicality and value with improved build quality and interior flair”
Mazda MX-5 review – the benchmark affordable sports car
Mazda MX-5 review – the benchmark affordable sports car
"The MX-5 combines usability, driving fun and dependability to make it one of the most engaging convertibles on the road"
Skoda Superb review – peak family car takes on executive crowd
Skoda Superb review – peak family car takes on executive crowd
“The Skoda Superb gets a big interior upgrade, both in terms of design and tech, and it offers a smooth experience for drivers and passengers alike”
Ford Puma review – a fun-to-drive small SUV
Ford Puma review – a fun-to-drive small SUV
"The Ford Puma is the best small SUV to drive and it’s highly rated by its owners"
Hyundai Santa Fe review – an arresting and upmarket seven-seater
Hyundai Santa Fe review – an arresting and upmarket seven-seater
“The latest Hyundai Santa Fe’s unapologetically chunky styling, impressive seven-seat practicality and quality interior make it a genuine Land Rover r…
Vauxhall Astra review - striking hatchback with updated tech
Vauxhall Astra review - striking hatchback with updated tech
“The latest Vauxhall Astra gets a striking look and the latest tech to better compete with rivals”
Renault Megane E-Tech review - a sporty, yet comfortable EV
Renault Megane E-Tech review - a sporty, yet comfortable EV
“The first all-electric Renault Megane is a trendy and tech-filled family car that offers an enjoyable driving experience and good range, but lacks a …
Mercedes-AMG A 45 review – a powerful, but pricey hot hatch
Mercedes-AMG A 45 review – a powerful, but pricey hot hatch
"Incredible power sets the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S apart but its price tag is almost as breathtaking"
Nissan Juke review – popular small SUV is sharper to drive
Nissan Juke review – popular small SUV is sharper to drive
"The latest Nissan Juke is better to drive and more family-friendly, with improved space and a bigger boot"
BMW i7 review – an all-electric luxury limousine
BMW i7 review – an all-electric luxury limousine
"The electric-only BMW i7 uses the same platform and body as the plug-in hybrid 7 Series, but without all the usual practicality and efficiency compro…
Mercedes CLE review – kills two birds with one stone
Mercedes CLE review – kills two birds with one stone
“The Mercedes CLE looks good, offers a decent amount of room inside and drives well, replacing two models in one go”
Vauxhall Grandland review - a family-friendly SUV, but lacks flair
Vauxhall Grandland review - a family-friendly SUV, but lacks flair
"The Vauxhall Grandland may not be the most scintillating SUV on the market, but it ticks a lot of family-friendly boxes"
Volkswagen ID.7 review - long range, but expensive
Volkswagen ID.7 review - long range, but expensive
“With a long range and good drive, the Volkswagen ID.7 could be the brand’s best EV yet, but its high price holds it back”
Hyundai Kona Electric review – more refined, spacious and upmarket than before
Hyundai Kona Electric review – more refined, spacious and upmarket than before
“The latest Hyundai Kona Electric is more spacious, refined and upmarket than its predecessor, making it a serious contender for the small SUV throne”
Ford Kuga review – a sharp-handling and efficient SUV
Ford Kuga review – a sharp-handling and efficient SUV
"Like most Fords, the Kuga is rather good to drive and a mid-life facelift has helped it feel sharp versus rivals"
Volkswagen Golf Estate review - a refined and frugal load-lugger
Volkswagen Golf Estate review - a refined and frugal load-lugger
"The Volkswagen Golf Estate is sophisticated and practical but some cheaper models offer even more space"
Mercedes E-Class review – a smooth and refined executive saloon
Mercedes E-Class review – a smooth and refined executive saloon
“The latest Mercedes E-Class offers exceptional levels of comfort, a beautiful interior and one of the most advanced infotainment systems ever”
Volkswagen T-Roc review – the logical SUV step up from a Golf
Volkswagen T-Roc review – the logical SUV step up from a Golf
"The Volkswagen T-Roc looks good, drives well and offers plenty of space, but it's pricey and some rivals have a nicer interior"
Volkswagen California review – the class-leading camper, despite its flaws
Volkswagen California review – the class-leading camper, despite its flaws
“The Volkswagen California is the class-leading campervan, but in some ways it’s less usable than before”