In-depth reviews

The BYD Dolphin doesn’t excel when it comes to driving thrills, but higher trim versions are brilliant value for money

Performance, efficiency and practicality are Smart #1 highlights, but it needs ride quality and infotainment improvements to best its rivals

The Peugeot 308 SW’s upmarket push brings in plug-in hybrid tech – and higher prices

The top dog in the VW Golf range now has bark, bite and a more waggly tail

The classy Volkswagen Golf Estate is still a desirable choice, even if it isn’t the most practical in its class

The Skoda Kodiaq is a roomy SUV that offers plenty of practical touches and a good engine range

Mild updates to the Mazda MX-5 mean that the world’s best-selling roadster is getting even better with age

Skoda’s family hatch offers a class-leading combination of space, quality, comfort and value

The Kia EV9 is supremely practical for families, providing space inside for seven plus a useful amount of luggage capacity

It’s not quite as premium as some brands, but the EV9’s cabin is spacious and modern

The Kia EV9 is a large car, but it has a huge battery to power it.

Kia is a strong contender for customer satisfaction, and the EV9 is a safe place for your family

It’s a big car that’s tricky to manoeuvre at low speed, but the EV9 majors on comfort above all else

The Vauxhall Grandland is a genuine contender in the family SUV class thanks to its practicality and attractive pricing. But it’s a shame it’s not par…

Scorching pace and an engaging driving experience for the smallest M car, the BMW M2

Our two-time Small SUV of the Year champion gets a nip and tuck that builds on its strengths

The quirky Citroen e-C4 X combines impressive comfort with a decent electric range

The Kia EV6 is a superb, all-electric family car that offers a quality interior and a sporty drive

The Ferrari 12Cilindri is an awesome new interpretation of the Daytona for the 21st century, and it drives even better than it looks

The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI remains an impressive hot hatch all-rounder

Abarth has had a stab at recreating its iconic 500 hot hatch for the electric era – with mixed results

The Citroen Ami is a charming urban runabout, but it comes with many limitations

This stylish electric supermini has an upmarket cabin, but its high price dampens the appeal

Citroen’s large family car blends comfort and value to great effect, although its unique feel won’t suit everyone

A recent facelift and the addition of a cheaper 250+ version have made the Mercedes EQB more tempting than ever

The Skoda Octavia Estate is one of the best family cars around and an excellent alternative to an SUV

The Hyundai Kona Electric is one of the best small SUVs around and a previous Car of the Year winner

The Honda Civic Type R is one of the greatest hot hatchbacks of the modern era, but its eye-watering price tag is hard to ignore

The Proace Max joins Toyota’s commercial lineup with a smart look, lots of tech and an impressive warranty

The Range Rover Sport SV offers stunning pace, while retaining the standard car's impressive levels of comfort and off-road ability

The Renault Clio is a star of the supermini class – stylish, well-built, good to drive and packed with tech

Developed as a ‘World Rally Car for the road’, the Toyota GR Yaris is a ferocious little hot hatch

Customer satisfaction with Lexus is generally good, while the NX's safety credentials are first-class

The NX’s hybrid setup works well, providing decent pace and able to transition smoothly between electric and petrol power

Subtle exterior revisions, a fresh cabin design, and smarter infotainment technology give the Lexus NX a premium feel

The Lexus NX is comfortable enough, while plenty of interior space and a decent-sized boot add to its ease of use