car reviews

A proper all-rounder with a spec for everyone. As long as you want a medium-sized SUV, of course

One of the pioneering performance SUVs uses plug-in power to stay relevant in its third generation

A capable answer to a question nobody should be asking

For the vast majority of us, the 3 Series Touring is all the car we could use or want. For the final one per cent there will soon be the M3 Touring

One of the automotive woodland's great oaks. Stronger, crispier and all-roundier than ever before

Latest Compass is much improved, but it fails to bring anything new to the crossover party

Spain’s strongest attempt to out-Golf the Golf yet. A stylish, well-equipped and cheaper version of its German cousin

The X3 has never done BMW much credit, but the current one is a thorough enough job to take on the class best

With its eye-catching design, impressive equipment levels, and comfortable ride, the 308 SW makes a compelling case for itself

An imperious cruiser, best sampled with vast quantities of diesely torque. Now with better tech and still available in bonkers SVR form

Lexus presents a hybrid alternative to the standard premium-crossover fare

Buy it for the looks and lifestyle, then put up with the flaws. Likeable, but irrational

Y’know the latest Clio, yeah? Like that. But bigger. Roomier. And more expensive

It's a BMW 5 Series: very refined, great to drive and features loads of tech

Not the most compelling hatch, but as a car for real family life, it could be brilliant

Practical, comfortable and premium. A fantastic large estate from Skoda

One of the best luxury cars money can buy: this really is a bit of an all-round superstar

The Volvo S90 does things differently from its German rivals, which is exactly why we like it so much

This is finally the spicier Arteon we've been waiting for

Jaguar’s little crossover is broadly competitive but loses out overall to Volvo's XC40

Sportier Sportback does well to not compromise on practicality, but you’ll pay a premium for odd looks