Car group tests
Tow Car of the Year 2015 - SEAT Leon ST 2.0 TDI 184 FR 

Tow Car of the Year 2015 - SEAT Leon ST 2.0 TDI 184 FR
So, out of the six worthy category winners, which model is taking away the top prize of Towcar of the Year 2015?
Judges' Special Award - Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GX4hs 

Judges' Special Award - Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GX4hs
In the past, the Towcar of the Year judging panel has presented a Special Award to recognise an innovative new model.
Best AWD over 1,800kg - Land Rover Discovery

Best AWD over 1,800kg - Land Rover Discovery
Only a big hitter can scoop such a heavyweight title, and at 2,570kg, the Land Rover Discovery topped the kerbweight table this year.
Best AWD under 1,800kg - Volvo XC60 D5 AWD R-Design NAV

Best AWD under 1,800kg - Volvo XC60 D5 AWD R-Design NAV
Volvo has a long history of success in the Towcar competition, and this year it’s picked up some more silverware for the trophy cabinet as the XC60 tr…
£30,000 - £40,000 - Volvo XC60 D5 AWD R-Design NAV

£30,000 - £40,000 - Volvo XC60 D5 AWD R-Design NAV
Spending your hard-earned cash on any car is a daunting prospect, but if that model also has to tow your caravan, trailer or horsebox, you have to mak…
£25,000 - £30,000 - VW Golf SV GT 2.0 TDI DSG

£25,000 - £30,000 - VW Golf SV GT 2.0 TDI DSG
A total of 11 cars did battle in our £25,000-£30,000 class, but only one could win – and we handed the crown to the new VW Golf SV.
Over £40,000 - Land Rover Discovery 3.0 SDV6 HSE Luxury

Over £40,000 - Land Rover Discovery 3.0 SDV6 HSE Luxury
Our judges got into the most heated debate over the most expensive category in our Towcar awards.
£20,000 - £25,000 - SEAT Leon ST 2.0 TDI 184 FR
£20,000 - £25,000 - SEAT Leon ST 2.0 TDI 184 FR
The SEAT Leon ST emerged as the outstanding contender in the largest category of our Towcar awards.
£20,000 - £25,000 - SEAT Leon ST 2.0 TDI 184 FR

£20,000 - £25,000 - SEAT Leon ST 2.0 TDI 184 FR
SEAT Leon ST Tow Car of the Year
£15,000 - £20,000 - Peugeot 308 SW 1.2 e-THP 130 Active

£15,000 - £20,000 - Peugeot 308 SW 1.2 e-THP 130 Active
Another category contested by only three cars, but there was a clear winner in our £15,000-£20,000 class
Volkswagen e-Golf vs BMW i3

Volkswagen e-Golf vs BMW i3
Can the new VW e-Golf put battery-powered cars on the road to mainstream success? We find out as it meets the brilliant BMW i3
Mercedes Citan Traveliner vs Ford & VW rivals

Mercedes Citan Traveliner vs Ford & VW rivals
Can the Mercedes Citan Traveliner give established van-based MPVs a run for their money?
Ford EcoSport vs Renault Captur

Ford EcoSport vs Renault Captur
Can new Ford EcoSport get the better of the Renault Captur in this crossover power struggle?
Audi A4 Ultra vs Mercedes C220 BlueTEC

Audi A4 Ultra vs Mercedes C220 BlueTEC
Efficient yet powerful Ultra model aims to breathe new life into Audi's ageing A4. Can it beat the Mercedes C-Class?
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs rivals

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs rivals
The new front-wheel-drive 2 Series Active Tourer MPV is a revolution for BMW. But is it a class leader?
BMW X4 vs Porsche Macan

BMW X4 vs Porsche Macan
We see if bold new BMW X4 SUV has beating of class-leading Porsche Macan rival
VW Golf SV vs Citroen C4 Picasso & Kia Carens

VW Golf SV vs Citroen C4 Picasso & Kia Carens
New Volkswagen Golf SV aims to stem the flood of SUV sales and make a splash in the MPV market. Can it see off Citroen and Kia?
Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake vs Mercedes E63 AMG S Estate

Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake vs Mercedes E63 AMG S Estate
Jaguar has combined space with sizzling pace in its new 542bhp XFR-S Sportbrake. Is it a better buy than Mercedes' potent E63 AMG S?
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi Acenta

Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi Acenta
If one car maker knows what it takes to triumph in this sector, it’s Nissan.
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Audi A5 Sportback

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Audi A5 Sportback
Can the new 420d Gran Coupe continue BMW's 4 Series winning streak as it meets Audi rival?
VW Polo vs Ford Fiesta & Peugeot 208

VW Polo vs Ford Fiesta & Peugeot 208
Can revamped VW Polo steal the limelight from Ford Fiesta and Peugeot 208?
Nissan X-Trail vs Hyundai Santa Fe

Nissan X-Trail vs Hyundai Santa Fe
Nissan has transformed its pioneering X-Trail crossover from rugged workhorse into classy family 4x4. Can it beat its Hyundai rival?
Fun affordable cars: group test

Fun affordable cars: group test
You can now own something fun for less than £100 a month - and we've tested three affordable cars to see how
Ford EcoSport vs Cactus & Juke

Ford EcoSport vs Cactus & Juke
We put crucial new Ford EcoSport crossover through its paces against bold new Citroen and big-selling Nissan
Subaru WRX STi vs Audi S3

Subaru WRX STi vs Audi S3
All-wheel-drive sports saloons do battle as the new Subaru WRX STi meets Audi S3
Kia Optima vs Audi & Mazda rivals

Kia Optima vs Audi & Mazda rivals
Kia has given its Optima saloon catwalk looks as part of a facelift. Does it have what it takes to beat rivals from Mazda and Audi?
BMW i8 vs Porsche 911

BMW i8 vs Porsche 911
Cutting-edge hybrid sports car, the BMW i8, meets a high-performance legend in the shape of the Porsche 911
Jeep Grand Cherokee vs rivals 

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs rivals
Tough yet luxurious Jeep Grand Cherokee battles VW and Infiniti off-roaders
BMW i3 vs Nissan Leaf
BMW i3 vs Nissan Leaf
Battery-powered BMW i3 goes head-to-head with the Nissan Leaf in hi-tech electric car shoot-out
Jaguar F-Type Coupe vs Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Jaguar F-Type Coupe vs Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Jaguar’s new F-Type V8 R Coupe takes fight to Aston V8 Vantage in supercar shoot-out
Toyota Aygo vs Skoda Citigo

Toyota Aygo vs Skoda Citigo
With its bold looks, the new Toyota Aygo is set to make a splash in the city car class. But can it beat the Skoda Citigo?
BMW M4 vs Porsche Cayman S vs Audi RS5

BMW M4 vs Porsche Cayman S vs Audi RS5
We see if new turbo BMW M4 Coupe leaves Porsche and Audi rivals trailing
Mercedes C-Class vs executive car rivals

Mercedes C-Class vs executive car rivals
Luxurious new Mercedes C-Class takes on compact executive car stalwarts from BMW and Audi