In-depth reviews

There's no doubting the quality of the Honda. But the two-rows-of-three layout is an acquired taste, and the FR-V looks pricey.

Good value, practical and decent behind the wheel. For families looking to get the most out of their car, Mazda's compact MPV is it.

The GS450h is a very convincing hybrid. Eerily smooth and fast, well equipped and refined, it's the best model in the GS range.

The sales success of the Porsche Boxster has impressed everyone, but it was hardly surprising that it was Honda that came out with the strongest compe…

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Hyundai's second 4x4 seems almost unnecessary. It's not much smaller than the popular Santa Fe, and prices aren't significantly cheaper either.

Born from a similar mould to the one that gave us the Citroen Berlingo Multispace, Renault's Kangoo is also based on a van.

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A facelift in 2006 succeeded in freshening up the Megane, with improved interior quality and refined, efficient diesels.

Focus-rivalling Peugeot is very good at being average, but lacks the magic to challenge class-leaders.

Fiat obviously thought the French were onto a good thing with their van-based family cars; the Renault Kangoo, Citroen Berlingo and Peugeot Partner

The Panda is great to drive, nimble, and has an eager character.

Citroen has come up trumps. The C4 Picasso is a massive step forward and shoots straight to the top of the MPV sector.

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With an added twist of Seat spice the Alhambra offers the same space and functionality of close relatives, the VW Sharan and Ford Galaxy, but at a fri…

The Tigra is a quality product. Styling is sharp and, while a lack of power and high prices are negatives, the overall package gets our vote

With more recognised luxury marques now in foreign control Bristol is totally unique in providing bespoke luxury cars for discerning customers.

Great news for Land Rover fans - the Freelander 2 is hugely capable, highly desirable and drives brilliantly.

We should applaud Dodge for its approach. But it is simply not very polished or well built.

An interesting new sporty 4x4, the Sport handles well and is fast, but is it too similar to the larger Range Rover?

The Golf TDI diesel is something of an institution, and with economy, torque and in-gear urge, it's not hard to see why.

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Jaguar has plenty to be proud of. The XK is great to look at, modern, desirable and sure to be a success.

The Sports Coupe may be ageing, but it remains competitive. However, as with so many Mercs, it's simply too expensive.

Mazda has been transformed since the introduction of the Mazda6, sales are booming, brand awareness is high and there's a new sports coupe in the shap…

The Getz offers lots of room, is well equipped and impressively designed. It's a strong budget supermini.

Kia lacks the brand name to pull people into the showrooms, so it sells on price and equipment.

The RX is a huge worldwide sales hit for Lexus.

The M5 is a stunning super saloon that is fast, practical and, considering its talents, relatively affordable.

Sensational Italian supercar nearly does it all - and wraps that considerable talent in a fantastic-looking body. A modern-day masterpiece

Citroen's established five-door supermini is not a supermini front-runner, but is hard to beat in terms of value.