Reviews
Toyota Prius review – desirable and efficient, but lacks boot space
Toyota Prius review – desirable and efficient, but lacks boot space
“The Toyota Prius has a new-found air of desirability and it’s good to drive, but it’s expensive and not very practical”
MINI Clubman estate review (2016-2024)
MINI Clubman estate review (2016-2024)
“With its unconventional styling and twin boot doors, the MINI Clubman offers an appealingly left-field alternative to the traditional family hatchbac…
Alpine A290 review – the most fun electric hot hatch yet
Alpine A290 review – the most fun electric hot hatch yet
“The Alpine A290 is a very desirable small car with a talented chassis. Proof the hot hatch is alive and well with zero emissions”
Audi TT coupe review (2014-2023)
Audi TT coupe review (2014-2023)
"The Audi TT coupe is a modern and attractive two-door with one of the best interiors of any car on sale, plus impressively economical engines"
Jaguar XF Sportbrake review (2017-2024)
Jaguar XF Sportbrake review (2017-2024)
"While rivals have better interiors, the Jaguar XF Sportbrake is a sharp-handling and elegant executive estate"
Honda e hatchback review (2020-2024)
Honda e hatchback review (2020-2024)
“The Honda e is a very desirable electric car, even if improved range would increase its appeal”
MINI hatchback review (2014-2024)
MINI hatchback review (2014-2024)
“The MINI hatchback offers smiles and style in spades; although, it’s a bit cramped in the back”
MINI Electric review – retro-styled EV fun, but a limited range (2020-2024)
MINI Electric review – retro-styled EV fun, but a limited range (2020-2024)
"The MINI Electric is quick and stylish but its shortcomings mean you may not want it as your only car”
MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid SUV review (2017-2024)
MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid SUV review (2017-2024)
“The MINI Countryman PHEV is cheap to run, fun to drive and quiet in traffic”
MINI 5-door hatchback review (2014-2024)
MINI 5-door hatchback review (2014-2024)
"The MINI hatchback is also available with five doors, making it much more practical for families, while still being fun to drive"
MINI Convertible review (2016-2024)
MINI Convertible review (2016-2024)
"This MINI Convertible is the best yet, delivering the driving fun and style of the hatchback with the added thrill of top-down motoring"
Jaguar XKR-S coupe (2011-2014)
Jaguar XKR-S coupe (2011-2014)
"The Jaguar XKR-S is the fastest and most powerful production car Jaguar has made since the XJ220 supercar."
BMW M5 review – the most capable M5 ever is now a PHEV
BMW M5 review – the most capable M5 ever is now a PHEV
“The BMW M5 isn’t just more powerful than before, it’s more economical and comfortable, but it lacks some of its trademark driving flair”
Jaguar XE saloon review (2015-2024)
Jaguar XE saloon review (2015-2024)
“The Jaguar XE is an excellent rival to German executive saloons but engine choices are now very limited”
Jaguar XF saloon review (2015-2024)
Jaguar XF saloon review (2015-2024)
“The Jaguar XF is a stylish, spacious and efficient executive car, with up-to-date tech and a sporty driving character”
Jaguar E-Pace SUV review (2018-2024)
Jaguar E-Pace SUV review (2018-2024)
"The Jaguar E-Pace is a stylish SUV with the option of an impressive plug-in hybrid powertrain"
Volvo EX40 review – the re-badged electric XC40 is a posh family EV
Volvo EX40 review – the re-badged electric XC40 is a posh family EV
"The Volvo XC40 Recharge has been renamed EX40, but it’s still a comfortable and spacious electric SUV, that’s also it's quite a bit more expensive th…
Jaguar F-Type coupe review (2014-2024)
Jaguar F-Type coupe review (2014-2024)
“The Jaguar F-Type offers style and performance by the bucketload, combining classic grace with modernity very well”
Mercedes EQC SUV review (2019-2023)
Mercedes EQC SUV review (2019-2023)
"The Mercedes EQC gives EV buyers a luxurious and comfortable option that's incredibly refined"
Volkswagen up! GTI hatchback (2018-2023)
Volkswagen up! GTI hatchback (2018-2023)
“The Volkswagen up! GTI isn’t a thoroughbred performance car, but it has a strong engine and makes a fun, sporty and stylish runaround”
Jaguar I-Pace SUV review (2018-2024)
Jaguar I-Pace SUV review (2018-2024)
"The Jaguar I-Pace is a remarkable first attempt at an all-electric car from the brand, setting a new benchmark for EV handling while shaking up the s…
Volkswagen up! hatchback review (2012-2023)
Volkswagen up! hatchback review (2012-2023)
"Low running costs, good build quality and an easy driving experience make the Volkswagen up! an excellent city-car choice"
Jaguar F-Type convertible review (2013-2024)
Jaguar F-Type convertible review (2013-2024)
"The Jaguar F-Type is a handsome and desirable two-seater sports car that's simply brilliant to drive"
Genesis GV60 review – efficient EV SUV with added class
Genesis GV60 review – efficient EV SUV with added class
"The Genesis GV60 is the new brand’s only dedicated electric car, but it’s also one of its most impressive models"
Audi S5 Sportback review (2017-2024)
Audi S5 Sportback review (2017-2024)
"The Audi S5 Sportback is fast, luxurious and relatively economical but it's not hugely exciting"
Abarth 600e review – a feisty electric SUV with some drawbacks
Abarth 600e review – a feisty electric SUV with some drawbacks
“The Abarth 600e is a distinctive small electric SUV with agile handling, but it falls down in some areas”
Toyota Land Cruiser Utility SUV (2010-2024)
Toyota Land Cruiser Utility SUV (2010-2024)
"With no back seats and most of its luxury kit removed, the Toyota Land Cruiser Utility becomes a desirable go-anywhere alternative to pickups and van…
Hyundai Inster review – the brand’s smallest, most affordable EV
Hyundai Inster review – the brand’s smallest, most affordable EV
“The Hyundai Inster looks pricey on the face of it, but it’s well built and upmarket inside”
Nissan X-Trail review – a seven-seat SUV with hybrid power 
Nissan X-Trail review – a seven-seat SUV with hybrid power
“The X-Trail is a practical seven-seat SUV, but don’t be fooled by Nissan’s e-Power hybrid tech; it’s not hugely economical”
BMW iX1 review – an upmarket electric family SUV
BMW iX1 review – an upmarket electric family SUV
“The iX1 is the electric version of the BMW X1 SUV, so it has many of the same qualities: it’s good to drive and feels upmarket”
Audi RS 3 review – better to drive than ever
Audi RS 3 review – better to drive than ever
“The Audi RS 3 is fearsomely quick but can be just as easy to drive as the regular A3”
Tesla Model Y review – clever tech and practical, top charging access
Tesla Model Y review – clever tech and practical, top charging access
"The Tesla Model Y takes what makes the Model 3 great and adds SUV practicality"
Porsche Panamera review – a tech-packed sports saloon
Porsche Panamera review – a tech-packed sports saloon
"If you’re not put off by its steep price tag, the Porsche Panamera offers performance worthy of its badge, and yet offers space for four”
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”
MG3 review – affordable, efficient and fun-to-drive supermini
MG3 review – affordable, efficient and fun-to-drive supermini
“The MG3 is something of a bargain, boasts an efficient hybrid powertrain and it’s good fun to boot”
Porsche Macan Electric review – a sporty and upmarket electric SUV
Porsche Macan Electric review – a sporty and upmarket electric SUV
“It may have ditched its combustion engine for electric power, but the Porsche Macan Electric feels as dynamic and special as a Porsche should”