In-depth reviews

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

The facelifted Ford brings an even higher quality to the market.

With bags of character, the 350Z is still one of our favourite coupes.

The i is clever and funky, but its steep list price counts against it.

The latest C-Class is very able, but the final polish is missing

Audi can rest easy - we can happily declare the TT as the best coupe in its price bracket

The Spider's style and character make it a worthy contender, though it is flawed

The latest X5 remains a fine car, with a welcome increase in practicality.

The Hyundai promises much but fails to deliver. It’s not a well-rounded car.

The 1-Series has plenty of real-world appeal, despite high prices.

The MINI Cooper D is smooth, frugal, but not sporting enough.

The new Defender is the best yet. Great over any terrain, the on-road driving experience is more refined and great new interior revisions

Oh dear, Ford. The Focus CC comes across as a half-hearted effort that falls short in looks.

Great to drive, top up or down, the 3-Series is roomy, well built and has a brilliant roof.

Hot hatch fans shouldn’t ignore the Cupra. It has great acceleration and grip.

The SRX is has a high-quality cabin and is adept on twisty roads and motorways.

Subtle updates have really helped keep the entry-level Boxster Mk2 at the top of its game for a decade

There's more to the SLK than its clever roof - it's fast, well designed and is a relaxed cruiser. However, it doesn't relish hard driving.

The drop-top TT is beautifully designed and a great car to own. With a grippy chassis and superb cabin, It's our class leader

The Honda is well equipped, but its anonymous styling, limited practicality and disappointing engine and gearbox count against it.

The RC has a clear advantage over the standard MX-5, particularly in the winter months. The electric folding hard-top makes the MX-5 a more mature and…

The 3 Series Coupe has all the ingredients to remain the UK's biggest and best-selling coupe.

The 911 Turbo is an incredible piece of technology, yet is as easy to live with as any other Porsche

Mazda has done a great job with the MX-5. It is modern yet instantly recognisable, with an improved ride yet still great handling.