In-depth reviews

The Nissan Qashqai moves forward in a few key areas, but ultimately can’t compete with the best in its class

Mercedes' motoring icon is better than ever in its latest guise, but prices aren't cheap

The C5 Aircross offers unique looks and typical Citroen comfort, but that’s about it

Company car users will appreciate the low tax, exceptionally luxurious interior, outstanding refinement, and long range of the BMW i5

The handsome BYD Seal puts forth a strong case for itself as a well-made, fine driving, and efficient electric vehicle

First XPeng to arrive in the UK sets a high bar for what’s to come; competitive and decent value, the G6 is a worthy rival to the Tesla Model Y

The Toyota Yaris Cross is a sensible, efficient, and appealing small SUV

The MINI Countryman is the brand’s most convincing SUV to date, with a standout interior and petrol or EV power

Featuring plenty of space, great on-board technology and a comfortable ride, the Kia Sportage is a first-rate family SUV

The Cupra Formentor is a sporty, coupe-SUV that’s talented enough to mix it with more established, premium rivals

The stylish Polestar 2 oozes quality and has a long electric range, but an overly firm ride holds it back

Electric SUV has striking, chunky looks and appeal that’s more than skin deep

The Vauxhall Vivaro now falls under the Stellantis umbrella, and is more car-like than ever to drive

Electric Renault Scenic is an innovative and hi-tech car with sustainable features

The retro-inspired Renault 5 electric supermini is well priced, nice to drive, and has great tech

If you’re after a pick-up truck that feels smarter and more sophisticated than the rest, then the VW Amarok is the one to choose

The Skywell BE11 holds price and practicality amongst its merits, but lags behind its rivals in too many key areas

Polestar is treading its own path in the EV world and the Polestar 4 is a perfect example of this

The latest MG ZS gets a tried-and-tested powertrain, plus plenty of kit

The Volvo EX90 is a quick, quiet, and roomy electric seven-seater that competes with premium rivals, but its efficiency disappoints

The latest Dacia Duster SUV ditches diesel power in favour of (mostly) hybrid options

Sleek looks define the brand’s largest model, but the technology of the Polestar 3 is unnecessarily fiddly

The Audi A5 is a bigger, smarter, plusher (and pricier) replacement for the A4 that’s competent to drive

Hi-tech, good to drive, and with a high-end interior, the Macan Electric feels like a proper Porsche

Electric SUV looks great and is comfortable, but the ride quality is compromised

Skoda’s all-electric coupe-SUV ups the style while still offering plenty of family practicality

The Skoda Elroq is even more appealing than the bigger Skoda Enyaq, and just as brilliant

The Lexus RZ is a premium EV that makes the most sense in two-wheel drive guise

The latest BMW 1 Series is still a great family hatchback that’s built well and fine to drive, although practicality isn’t the best

The Defender remains one of the most desirable SUVs around, offering a combination of genuine off-road ability, style and practicality

The equal price between electric and hybrid versions is the Vauxhall Frontera’s stand-out attribute, although it offers practicality and reasonable ru…

The small Lexus LBX SUV breaks new ground for the luxury car maker

The Volvo EX30 is a fantastic all-round car for the money, with fine handling, and a competitive electric range

Bold-looking seven-seat Hyundai Santa Fe SUV delivers lots of space in a striking package

The Austral is a strong effort from Renault, but it’s unlikely to dominate the ultra-competitive family SUV market