In-depth reviews

The Saab 9-3 Convertible is shown up by cheaper, newer rivals.

Refinement and comfort are strong, but the cabin and boot are tight.

We can’t see the Impreza appealing to anyone other than existing WRX owners.

The 1 Series Coupe has great engines, but the rest doesn’t hit the same heights.

The fun to drive MINI is now fun to use, too!

The most powerful Bentley ever is also one of the best

The Peugeot 207 SW is a spacious and practical supermini estate with a reasonably well built interior and a wide choice of engines

Luxury GT is enhanced by a superb diesel engine

The family-friendly Renault is more of a spec choice than a standalone mud-plugger.

The Renault Laguna hatchback doesn’t offer enough to be a top contender.

Classy A8 is a worthy Audi range flagship

The Altea Freetrack 4 off-road MPV makes sense.

The Dodge looks interesting, but simply doesn’t feel like a modern SUV.

The new Impreza doesn’t succeed, and risks losing its traditional customer base

Peugeot hasn’t moved the game on in as many areas as we’d hoped.

The latest Mondeo is the best family car money can buy.

One of our favourites in the class, Octavia buyers won't be disappointed.

The unique ForTwo is both impressive and flawed.

The Dodge looks striking, build quality is poor and it is expensive.

The Wrangler feels 20 years out of date.

We’re disappointed with the Antara. Its abilities are limited – we expected better.

The big Hyundai is detached, dull and hard to recommend.

Top value alternative to mainstream compact family hatchbacks from Hyundai.

The Materia looks unique, but the way it drives lets it down.

Attractive to look at and pleasant to spend time in, the A5 is a tempting package

A great cruiser, the Peugeot is nevertheless outclassed by German alternatives in terms of image and quality.

We’re astounded by the GTC’s abilities, although beneath the veneer are less characterful VW roots

The R32 has oodles of appeal and a cracking chassis – but the standard GTI is as fast…

The Jetta is not the most charismatic product, but it is extremely practical.

Brash and crude, the SRT-8 is good on straights, but less so in corners.

The Mondeo estate adds a vast load bay to the many qualities of the hatch.

The MINI is charming, but has an ugly and cumbersome roof design.

The new Bravo is a real revolution. It’s Fiat’s best offering for a long time.

The Cooper has unique charm, low running costs – and is a hoot to drive.

The Audi RS4 makes every journey enjoyable and its performance is mind-blowing

While huge, the Vectra estate can’t match the talents of its key rivals.