Estate car reviews

Handsome, quick, comfy and ultra exclusive. There's a heck of a lot to like here

Go have a look at one of these before you stick a deposit down on that crossover. A fine little estate

As useful as cars get below about £20k. But as joyful? Um...

The RS6 hasn't changed all that much since the first one. Good

Like your cars straightforward, fuss-free, and practical? You’ll really like this. (Very) quietly excellent without ever being memorable.

A thoroughly capable family car that handles far better than it really needs to

It’s fun, it's a little silly, but makes sort of sense when you drive it.

While adequate in most areas, the Avensis Estate excels in none of them. You can get a lot better than this for your money

Good design and dynamics at a decent price, this is another class act from Hyundai

Peugeot transfers surprise appeal of the 308 5dr into a practical estate

Mondeo man has grown up and discovered the finer things in life. Less fun, but more satisfying overall

Big new Mini aims to be less of a curio and more of a family hatch alternative

Latest i30 Tourer is just £500 more than the hatchback and arguably looks better, too

Second generation Cee'd estate illustrates the fast-developing maturity of the Korean giant. Near premium-look alternative to the Focus and Golf.

Another unique niche: elegantly flexible and highly desirable, we're sold on the CLS

Designed for das autobahn, but works brilliantly just about everywhere. RS6 Avant might be the only car you'd ever need...

All-new Golf Estate doesn't just look much better: it's now one of the family estate sector's best buys

Mercedes E-Class Estate review: Merc's big load-lugger has discovered a sense of style

Roomier and better than the hatch, but rivals are better still. Facelift gives it a helping hand

A decent effort from Peugeot that deserves more attention than it gets

Civic Estate offers sector-topping practicality. We can't fault your logic, Honda