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Long-term tests

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
Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo final report - header

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
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
Honda HR-V long termer final report - header

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
Porsche Taycan long termer final report - header

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
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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
Toyota Yaris Cross Design: long-term test
Toyota Yaris Cross final report - James Brodie 'shaking hands' with the Yaris Cross

Toyota Yaris Cross Design: long-term test

Final report: After six months’ probation, compact SUV has got the job
Long-term tests
20 Sep 2022
Ford Ranger Wildtrak (2011-2023): long-term test
Kim Adams with Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger Wildtrak (2011-2023): long-term test

Final report: Pick-up truck shows its worth as it signs off from our fleet
Long-term tests
23 Aug 2022
Polestar 2 Dual Motor long-term test
Polestar 2 long-term test - Polestar 2 in warehouse

Polestar 2 Dual Motor long-term test

Final report: We’ll miss our 2 – it’s everything a posh EV should be
Long-term tests
16 Aug 2022
Peugeot 508 PSE: long-term test review
Peugeot 508 PSE - Matt Robinson on bike

Peugeot 508 PSE: long-term test review

Final report: We saddle up for estate’s last practicality test on our fleet
Long-term tests
4 Aug 2022
DS 7 Crossback E-Tense: long term test review
DS 7 E-Tense - Steve Walker with DS 7 in front of a log pile

DS 7 Crossback E-Tense: long term test review

Final report: We bid adieu to aspiring upmarket PHEV
Long-term tests
29 Jul 2022
Citroen e-Berlingo: long-term test review
Citroen e-Berlingo long term test - serving ice cream

Citroen e-Berlingo: long-term test review

Final report: We’ve learned to love our pure-electric MPV
Long-term tests
22 Jul 2022
BMW 330e Touring: long-term test review
BMW 330e and iX3 on riverbank 1

BMW 330e Touring: long-term test review

Final report: Plug-in estate and electric SUV line up for family test
Long-term tests
12 Jul 2022
Lexus UX300e: long-term test
Lexus UX300e long-termer

Lexus UX300e: long-term test

Final report: Even with no home charging, electric SUV won us over
Long-term tests
8 Jun 2022
Renault Captur E-Tech: long-term test review
Renault Capture E-Tech: Christ Rosamond with Captur (bonnet open)

Renault Captur E-Tech: long-term test review

Final report: We look back on six months with our easy-going and practical hybrid crossover
Long-term tests
6 Jun 2022
Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S Tour: long-term test review
VW ID.3 Long termer final report: Rich Ingram holding a spanner

Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S Tour: long-term test review

Final report: We find out about EV servicing before ID.3 leaves our fleet
Long-term tests
1 Jun 2022
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Audi Q4 e-tron 50 quattro: long-term test review
Audi Q4 e-tron final report: Steve Fowler with Q4 e-tron outside Autovia offices

Audi Q4 e-tron 50 quattro: long-term test review

Final report: Our super-stylish SUV has impressed in and out of town
Long-term tests
30 May 2022
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium: long-term test
John McIlroy washing Ioniq 5

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium: long-term test

Final report: Stylish EV shows just why it was our 2021 Car of the Year
Long-term tests
6 May 2022
Fiat 500 Passion: long-term test review
James Brodie with giant key

Fiat 500 Passion: long-term test review

Final report: Fiat’s baby EV is hot in the city and good elsewhere if the weather’s not cold
Long-term tests
25 Apr 2022
Cupra Formentor V1: long-term test
Cupra Formentor final report: outside SEAT dealership

Cupra Formentor V1: long-term test

Final report: company’s standalone SUV is a great ambassador for the Spanish brand
Long-term tests
13 Apr 2022
Skoda Enyaq iV 80: long-term test review
Skoda Enyaq iV 80 long termer final report: Steve Walker on spacehopper

Skoda Enyaq iV 80: long-term test review

Final Report: It’s goodbye to our Enyaq, and the fact that the worst thing about it were some optional wheels says a lot about Skoda’s first EV
Long-term tests
8 Apr 2022
Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV: long-term test
Toyota RAV4 long term third report - 1

Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV: long-term test

Final report: our Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid is put to good use as an ambulance
Long-term tests
11 Mar 2022
Cupra Leon TSI 300: long-term test
Cupra Leon long termer - final report header

Cupra Leon TSI 300: long-term test

Final report: we’ve got mixed emotions as the Cupra Leon hot hatch leaves our fleet
Long-term tests
3 Mar 2022
Fiat 500: long-term test review
Fiat 500: long-term test review - charging

Fiat 500: long-term test review

First report: We take our new Fiat 500 on a long trip outside its comfort zone
Long-term tests
28 Jan 2022
Citroen e-C4 Sense Plus: long term test
Citroen e-C4 long termer - charging

Citroen e-C4 Sense Plus: long term test

Final report: The more time we spent with our Citroen e-C4, the more we appreciated the easy life it let us lead
Long-term tests
22 Jan 2022
Audi S3 Sportback: long-term test
Audi S3 long termer - boot

Audi S3 Sportback: long-term test

Final report: our Audi S3 wasn't perfect, but it did show many strengths
Long-term tests
19 Jan 2022
Vauxhall Mokka-e: long-term test
Vauxhall Mokka-e - double

Vauxhall Mokka-e: long-term test

Second report: our electric Vauxhall Mokka-e faces up against the petrol-powered version
Long-term tests
7 Jan 2022
Dacia Sandero Stepway: long-term test review
Dacia Sandero long termer - front

Dacia Sandero Stepway: long-term test review

Final report: Jacked-up Dacia Sandero hatch wins hearts and minds of Dawn’s family
Long-term tests
26 Nov 2021
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