In-depth reviews

The Altea Freetrack 4 off-road MPV makes sense.

The Dodge looks interesting, but simply doesn’t feel like a modern SUV.

The new Impreza doesn’t succeed, and risks losing its traditional customer base

Peugeot hasn’t moved the game on in as many areas as we’d hoped.

The latest Mondeo is the best family car money can buy.

One of our favourites in the class, Octavia buyers won't be disappointed.

The unique ForTwo is both impressive and flawed.

The Dodge looks striking, build quality is poor and it is expensive.

The Wrangler feels 20 years out of date.

We’re disappointed with the Antara. Its abilities are limited – we expected better.

The big Hyundai is detached, dull and hard to recommend.

Top value alternative to mainstream compact family hatchbacks from Hyundai.

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