In-depth reviews

Things don't stand still at Westfield. Last year the company launched its first production car with a motorcycle engine.

Boasting excellent on-tarmac dynamics, a practical interior, decent mud-plugging ability and strong performance, BMW's X3 impresses

This is by no means Nissan's best car, and it doesn't bring anything new to the class.

Lexus took a long time to introduce a flagship roadster model to its impressive range so when the SC430 arrived great things were expected from it.

This chunky off-roader is yet another budget-priced vehicle with enviable ability off-road.

The amazing SL coupe-convertible remains a first-rate GT, particularly since the latest round of revisions.

The 407 boasts a fine ride and very refined diesel engines, but its practicality is compromised by that stand-out style.

Audi has produced a fine contender for premium SUV honours

The Yaris proves you can buy an upmarket, well built supermini without breaking the bank.

The A-Class is hard to recommend unless you need compact MPV space.

The BLS is OK, but offers nothing new in a market overflowing with talent.

The Flying Spur's W12 engine is great and the cabin beautifully trimmed - but VW-sourced parts let things down slightly.

The Alfa is charismatic and fun, but ultimately flawed

Deeply traditional Morgan has been doing some extravagant things recently.

A production run of just 50 cars shows just how special the Ascari KZ1 is.

The S-Type is outdated but is great to drive, easy to get on with and makes a decent case for itself financially.

Like its Kelisa relative the Kenari is another Perodua based on an old Daihatsu model.

Now firmly established, the Beetle may exhibit many of the hallmarks of the original, but is, in fact, completely different

Large supermini that does many things right, and sits near the top of its class despite steering and retained value concerns

The GS450h is a very convincing hybrid. Eerily smooth and fast, well equipped and refined, it's the best model in the GS range.

The Getz offers lots of room, is well equipped and impressively designed. It's a strong budget supermini.

The Sports Coupe may be ageing, but it remains competitive. However, as with so many Mercs, it's simply too expensive.

The RX is a huge worldwide sales hit for Lexus.

Citroen has come up trumps. The C4 Picasso is a massive step forward and shoots straight to the top of the MPV sector.

The Panda is great to drive, nimble, and has an eager character.

Kia lacks the brand name to pull people into the showrooms, so it sells on price and equipment.

The Tigra is a quality product. Styling is sharp and, while a lack of power and high prices are negatives, the overall package gets our vote

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With an added twist of Seat spice the Alhambra offers the same space and functionality of close relatives, the VW Sharan and Ford Galaxy, but at a fri…