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Long-term tests

Cupra Formentor VZN long-term test: a fun but thirsty family car
Auto Express deputy editor Richard Ingram standing with the Cupra Formentor in front of an array of Instavolt chargers

Cupra Formentor VZN long-term test: a fun but thirsty family car

Final report: did this hot SUV tempt our EV evangelist back to petrol power?
Long-term tests
11 Dec 2023
BYD Atto 3 Design long-term test: a great first effort
Duplicates of Auto Express editor-at-large John McIlroy standing next to the BYD Atto 3

BYD Atto 3 Design long-term test: a great first effort

Final report: a big thumbs-up for BYD after living with it for six months
Long-term tests
4 Dec 2023
Toyota Corolla GR Sport long-term test: a high-quality but slightly cramped hybrid
Auto Express features editor Chris Rosamond and his family standing behind the Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla GR Sport long-term test: a high-quality but slightly cramped hybrid

Final report: a trip to the West Country underlines our hatchback’s strong points
Long-term tests
17 Nov 2023
Skoda Karoq 4x4 DSG: long-term test review
Auto Express staff photographer Pete Gibson standing in various poses next to the Skoda Karoq

Skoda Karoq 4x4 DSG: long-term test review

Final report: Our Czech SUV’s all-round ability will be sorely missed
Long-term tests
9 Nov 2023
Mazda CX-60 PHEV: long-term test review
Auto Express chief sub-editor Andy Pringle standing next to an archery target

Mazda CX-60 PHEV: long-term test review

Final report: has Mazda hit the bullseye with its first plug-in hybrid?
Long-term tests
27 Oct 2023
MG4 Trophy Long Range: long-term test review
Auto Express deputy editor Richard Ingram standing with the MG4 Trophy Long Range at an MG event at Beaulieu

MG4 Trophy Long Range: long-term test review

Final report: MG has a long and rich heritage but how does its latest, all-electric model go down with enthusiasts of the brand’s older cars?
Long-term tests
16 Oct 2023
Range Rover D350 HSE: long-term test review
Auto Express editor-in-chief Steve Fowler standing with multiple generations of Range Rover

Range Rover D350 HSE: long-term test review

Final report: heritage models demonstrate the strength of our luxury 4x4’s bloodline
Long-term tests
12 Oct 2023
Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line: long-term test
Auto Express products editor Kim Adams leaning against our long-term Volkswagen T-Roc

Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line: long-term test

Final report: a 330-mile round trip shows our SUV’s good and bad points
Long-term tests
2 Oct 2023
Volkswagen Caddy Cargo: long-term test review
Auto Express senior test editor Dean Gibson sitting in the side of our long-term Volkswagen Caddy Cargo

Volkswagen Caddy Cargo: long-term test review

The Volkswagen Caddy Cargo adds a splash of colour to the small van class
Long-term tests
8 Sep 2023
BMW X1 xDrive23i: long-term test
Auto Express special contributor Steve Sutcliffe dressed in a graduation cap and gown, standing next to our long-term BMW X1

BMW X1 xDrive23i: long-term test

Final report: class swot or dunce? Here’s the end-of-term verdict
Long-term tests
4 Sep 2023
DS 4 E-Tense 225: long-term test review
Auto Express pictures editor Dawn Grant standing with the DS 4 E-Tense

DS 4 E-Tense 225: long-term test review

Final report: we’re going to miss our PHEV’s comfort and practicality
Long-term tests
9 Aug 2023
Citroen C5 X Shine: long-term test
Auto Express creative director Darren Wilson's family standing next to the Citroen C5 X

Citroen C5 X Shine: long-term test

Final report: comfort-focused hatchback is perfect for our creative director and his family
Long-term tests
3 Aug 2023
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Renault Megane E-Tech Techno: long-term test
Auto Express group web editor Steve Walker loading the boot of the Renault Megane E-Tech

Renault Megane E-Tech Techno: long-term test

Final report: a few minor quibbles aside, the pure-electric Megane is a solid choice for family-car buyers
Long-term tests
2 Aug 2023
Cupra Born V3: long-term test
Auto express deputy editor John McIlroy standing with the Cupra Born while it charges

Cupra Born V3: long-term test

Final report: a family holiday in Chester is child’s play for our Spanish EV
Long-term tests
7 Jul 2023
Volkswagen Transporter Sportline: long-term test review
Auto Express senior test editor Dean Gibson standing between the Volkswagen Transporter and Volkswagen Caddy

Volkswagen Transporter Sportline: long-term test review

Final report: our medium-sized van makes way for its smaller sibling
Long-term tests
3 Jul 2023
Volvo XC40 Recharge Plus: long-term test review
Driving Electric & Carbuyer editor Richard Ingram drinking next to the Volvo XC40

Volvo XC40 Recharge Plus: long-term test review

Final report: making this EV even more practical is as easy as riding a bike
Long-term tests
30 Jun 2023
Audi SQ5 Sportback: long-term test review
Auto Express associate editor Sean Carson striking various poses around the Audi SQ5

Audi SQ5 Sportback: long-term test review

Final report: Our easy-to-live-with sporty SUV doesn’t know what it wants to be
Long-term tests
16 Jun 2023
Peugeot 308 SW Hybrid: long-term test
Peugeot 30 SW long termer final report - header

Peugeot 308 SW Hybrid: long-term test

Final report: one issue can’t take the shine off the Peugeot 308 SW as an impressive family car
Long-term tests
15 May 2023
Honda Civic Sport: long-term test review
Tristan Shale-Hester standing next to the Honda Civic Sport

Honda Civic Sport: long-term test review

Final report: our Civic has impressed, but we wonder about its position in the market
Long-term tests
2 May 2023
Alpine A110 GT: long term test
Steve Sutcliffe holding 'au revoir' sign

Alpine A110 GT: long term test

Final report: we’re sad to say goodbye to French sports car
Long-term tests
24 Mar 2023
Jaguar F-Pace PHEV: long-term test review
Pete Gibson with two Jaguar F-Paces

Jaguar F-Pace PHEV: long-term test review

Final report: hybrid Jag signs off with a visit from its sporty SVR relative
Long-term tests
13 Mar 2023
Kia Niro Hybrid: long-term test
Pete Gibson with Kia Niro Hybrid being recovered

Kia Niro Hybrid: long-term test

Final report: Our hybrid had more than its fair share of problems, but there was much to like, too
Long-term tests
6 Mar 2023
Toyota Corolla Commercial: long-term test review
Toyota Corolla Commercial final report

Toyota Corolla Commercial: long-term test review

Final report: car-based van has been great, except for a couple of actual blind spots
Long-term tests
3 Mar 2023
Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo: long-term test
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Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo: long-term test

Final report: a temperamental alarm doesn't dampen our impression of the new Vauxhall Astra hatch
Long-term tests
1 Mar 2023
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Lexus NX 450h+: long term test
Lexus NX 450h+ - Kim Adams holding a charging cable

Lexus NX 450h+: long term test

Final report: Have six months with Lexus converted Kim to a PHEV fan?
Long-term tests
24 Feb 2023
Land Rover Defender P400e PHEV: long-term test
Land Rover Defender long-termer - Steve Fowler in doctor's white overcoat

Land Rover Defender P400e PHEV: long-term test

Final report: Reborn British 4x4 icon has proved to be just what the doctor ordered
Long-term tests
21 Feb 2023
Ford Focus Active Estate: long-term test review
Ford Focus Active long termer final report - header

Ford Focus Active Estate: long-term test review

Final report: there’s much more to the Ford Focus Active Estate than the SUV-style additions
Long-term tests
15 Feb 2023
Dacia Jogger: long-term test
Dacia Jogger long termer - standing next to Jogger

Dacia Jogger: long-term test

Final report: We’ll miss our practical, value-for-money budget seven-seater
Long-term tests
20 Jan 2023
BMW iX3 M Sport Pro: long-term test review
BMW iX3 - side tracking with electricity bolts

BMW iX3 M Sport Pro: long-term test review

Final report: It’s not cheap, but what we got for free sealed the deal
Long-term tests
17 Jan 2023
Honda HR-V: long-term test review
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Honda HR-V: long-term test review

Final report: the Honda HR-V compact SUV has been a perfect fit for family life
Long-term tests
4 Jan 2023
Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo: long-term test
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Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo: long-term test

Final report: we loved our Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, and Porsche is already fixing the few issues we had
Long-term tests
15 Dec 2022
Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI: long-term test
Skoda Fabia long termer third report - header

Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI: long-term test

Third report: we put our hatchback to the test against family’s Fabia Estate
Long-term tests
17 Nov 2022
Mazda CX-5 diesel: long-term test review
Mazda CX-5 long termer final report - header

Mazda CX-5 diesel: long-term test review

Final report: six months in our Mazda CX-5 have shown that diesel engines still have a place
Long-term tests
14 Nov 2022
Nissan Qashqai Tekna+: long-term test
Nissan Qashqai - final report header

Nissan Qashqai Tekna+: long-term test

Final report: the practical Nissan Qashqai is let down by comfort over long distances
Long-term tests
18 Oct 2022
Citroen e-Dispatch: long-term test review
Dean Gibson and son loading bikes into Citroen e-Dispatch

Citroen e-Dispatch: long-term test review

Final report: Our man weighs up the penalties of carrying a full load
Long-term tests
3 Oct 2022
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio: long-term test review
Two Sean Carsons standing with the Alfa Giulia

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio: long-term test review

Final report: We bid ‘arrivederci’ to Italian stunner – but we won’t be entirely sad to see it go
Long-term tests
3 Oct 2022
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