In-depth reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Renault Wind is one of the most affordable way to enjoy open-air motoring at its simplistic best

Clever packaging and spacious interior make the Honda Jazz a versatile supermini contender.

Audi's executive saloon is better than it has ever been, and is set to take the market by storm

All new for 2011, the latest Focus promises the very best in comfort, technology and drivability.

The Nissan Leaf is the world’s first mass-produced full sized electric family car and it’s on sale in the UK

The all-new Toyota Verso-S has its sights set on the ever more crowded supermini MPV market.

With an all-new Picanto on the horizon time is running out for the existing car. However, it’s still perfect for buyers on a tight budget.

The Cee’d is the car that helped Kia shake-off its bargain basement image and establish the firm as a rival to mainstream manufacturers.

The BMW 3-Series sets the bar in the closely fought compact executive sector. It's our class favourite

Despite its controversial looks the BMW 1-Series has a loyal following, thanks to engaging driving dynamics and premium appeal

The Audi A3 has been around for a while now, but its solid build and classy looks make it a desirable proposition

Cast iron build quality, a desirable image and punchy powerplants mark out the Audi A4 as compact executive class contender