Reviews

"The Chevrolet Volt averages 235mpg and is based on the highly practical Vauxhall Astra."

"The Honda Civic Type R is a hard riding, hot hatchback that looks unlike any of its rivals. But at speed it is uncomfortable and likes to drink fuel.…

"The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate is a comfortable and classy car. It's also great to look at, thanks to its distinctive design."

"The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a refined and classy compact saloon that has the feeling of a larger executive model."

"The i30 Estate is practical and well built. What's more, it offers great value and is cheap to run - but it isn't much bigger than the standard hat…

"The A4 Avant is a spacious and classy rival to the BMW 3 Series Touring and Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate"  

"The Audi A6 is one of the oldest cars in Audi’s line up, but its practicality, interior space and build quality means it’s just as desirable as it ha…

"Easy to drive and practical, but let down by its high asking price, firm ride and noisy diesel engine choice."

"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"