In-depth reviews

The VW Eos folding hard-top convertible was refreshed in 2011, and it's now sharper and more stylish than ever

Luxurious, fast and comfortable, the supercharged Jaguar XKR Convertible has it all

MINI JCW Clubman is a unique hot estate that offers space and pace

The Mercedes G-Class is a bulletproof rugged off-roader with a cabin trimmed in luxury materials

The Audi A3 packs lots of Audi quality into a VW Golf-sized package, and boasts a very wide engine range, too

It won't win any beauty contests, but the Skoda Roomster Scout is a rugged, practical and good-value family car

The Audi A4 Avant-based Allroad 4x4 offers limited off-road ability and a comfortable ride

A hi-tech petrol-electric powertrain makes the Toyota Prius hybrid one of the most frugal cars on the road

The tiny Toyota iQ city car is packed with clever kit in an attempt to out-smart rivals

The Citroen C-Crosser is good looking and practical, but it's expensive

The Mercedes R-Class can carry seven people in spacious limousine-style luxury

The Mazda CX-7 is a sporty 4x4 that offers the commanding view of an off-roader with the sharp handling of a sporty hatchback

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a compact SUV that's good to drive and great to live with

The Toyota RAV4 invented the compact SUV class, and it's still a reliable, efficient and practical choice

With ample space, style and equipment, Skoda Fabia Estate impresses

The boxy Chrysler Grand Voyager is a practical alternative to mainstream MPVs, and it majors on long-distance comfort

A family hatch-sized car with premium saloon ambitions, the four-door Volvo S40 is an often overlooked alternative choice

Huge Citroen C6 executive saloon is a left-field choice that offers a stylish look and a super-soft ride

The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon is a stylish addition to the lifestyle estate ranks. It's fast, involving and fun to drive

The SEAT Altea XL is a sporty-looking alternative to a family estate, and is great to drive and cheap to run

The Porsche Cayman combines engineering quality and superb handling to make a terrific - if expensive - driver's car

The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is one of the world's most exclusive supercars, and offers sensational performance

The Mitsubishi Colt is a stylish, fun alternative to the supermini mainstream, but is showing its age

The Hyundai Santa Fe is a well equipped large SUV that offers a lot for your money – but is probably best kept on-road

The Skoda Scout is a 4x4 version of the Octavia, with raised suspension and tougher bodywork

The Suzuki Grand Vitara mixes go-anywhere 4x4 ability with chunky looks and lots of equipment

The Suzuki Splash is a solid and spacious supermini but it has now been overshadowed by newer cars

The Honda CR-V crossover is good all-rounder, but its appeal is limited by not offering seven seats

The Vauxhall Zafira has been hugely popular in the UK - it's practical and roomy, comfortable and good to drive, too

The Volvo C70 is a comfortable coupe-convertible offered with a range of characterful five-cylinder engines

The Suzuki SX4 is a supermini with chunky off-roader looks, which offers a high-driving position, low running costs and lots of kit

Superlative grand tourer from the beloved British manufacturer is now starting to show its age against more advanced competition

The five-seat Citroen C4 Picasso is a stylish, economical and spacious compact MPV that rivals the Ford C-MAX

Although the Nissan Note isn’t the most youthful supermini-MPV on the market, it still offers practicality, style and value

The Proton Savvy is well equipped and roomy, although the gearbox is dreadful and the interior quality poor, too

The Mitsubishi L200 distills the Japanese maker's commercial vehicle and SUV know-how into a rugged 4x4 pick-up