Category : Road Tests
First Drive: Nissan X-Trail
Qashqai’s revised big brother has enhanced its appeal – but is it enough, asks Craig Thomas?
Road Test: Audi Q5 2.0 TDI S line
The new Q5 is a huge step forward in all except Audi’s evolutionary styling, explains Alex Grant.
First Drive: Jeep Compass
The Compass could be the car to establish Jeep in fleet, explains Alex Grant.
Road Test: Skoda Octavia
The versatile Octavia has a solution to suit most business needs, says Alex Grant.
Road Test: Vauxhall Crossland X
There’s more to Vauxhall’s compact SUV than meets the eye, explains Alex Grant.
First Drive: MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4
For a brand built around upmarket small cars, the first plug-in MINI feels a long time coming. It’s eight years since 600 MINI E prototypes were deployed … Read More »
First Drive: Ford Fiesta
The UK’s best-selling car sets high standards for its ever-growing list of rivals, says Alex Grant.
Road Test: Volkswagen Arteon
A new sports saloon with badge appeal – which it will need in a competitive sector, says Craig Thomas.
Road Test: Nissan Qashqai
The segment-defining crossover is back at the head of the pack, says Craig Thomas.
Road Test: Skoda Kodiaq Edition 2.0 TDI (150PS) DSG 4×4
Skoda practicality in a fashionable SUV – the Kodiaq can’t go far wrong, says Alex Grant.
Road Test: Vauxhall Mokka X Elite 1.6 CDTi (136PS)
Vauxhall’s first crossover has done well by stradding segments – but does it still have a role in a growing line-up? Alex Grant finds out.
Road Test: Renault Clio Dynamique S Nav dCi 110
The Clio feels a class above with its new Megane-sourced diesel drivetrain, says Alex Grant.
Road Test: Renault Megane Sport Tourer GT Nav
RenaultSport’s first rework of the new Megane is appealing, but stuck in a grey area, explains Alex Grant.
Road Test: Infiniti QX30 Premium Tech
Infiniti’s compact crossover would benefit from being a little more clearly defined, says Alex Grant.
Road Test: Infiniti Q60 2.0t Premium Tech
An appealing compact executive coupe, with a problematic hole in the range, explains Alex Grant.
First Drive: Suzuki Swift
Lighter, more powerful and better equipped, Suzuki has big plans for the new Swift, says Dan Gilkes.
Road Test: Renault Twingo GT
Is this RenaultSport-tuned Twingo a 5 Maxi Turbo for the 21st century? Alex Grant finds out.
Road test: SEAT Ibiza
Previewing a new generation of products, the Ibiza is a class act, says Alex Grant.
First Drive: BMW 5 Series Touring
There are few moments where you’d feel short-changed by BMW’s executive estate, reckons Alex Grant.
Road Test: Peugeot 3008 GT-Line 1.6 BlueHDI 120
The 3008 sharpens its focus on the SUV segment, shaping up to become a class-leader, says Alex Grant.
Road Test: Mercedes-Benz E220d AMG Line
The new E-Class goes straight to the top of the executive sector, says Julian Kirk.
Road Test: Lexus IS 300h
It’s still unusual in its segment, but the IS hybrid makes a lot of sense, says Alex Grant.
Road Test: Kia Picanto
Kia’s third-generation city car has its sights set on the Volkswagen Up, explains Alex Grant.
Road Test: Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2d
Can the Giulia lure drivers out of the established compact executive class? Alex Grant finds out.
Road Test: Volvo S90 D5 PowerPulse AWD Inscription
The S90 impresses in many ways, says Julian Kirk, but the top-spec models are pricey.
Road Test: Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi 2 Eco
Good to drive, well equipped and keenly priced – there’s little to complain about in the revised Sportage, says Julian Kirk.
Road Test: Jaguar XJ L 3.0d Autobiography
An evolutionary refresh for a revolutionary part of Jaguar’s product history, explains Alex Grant.
Road Test: Volvo S90 D4 Inscription
The S90 manages more than just a good first impression, says Alex Grant.
First Drive: Ssangyong Tivoli XLV
The extended Tivoli combines crossover styling with estate functionality, explains Alex Grant.
Road Test: Volvo V40 D3 R-Design Nav Plus
Volvo’s volume seller remains a good choice, but it’s starting to show its age, reckons Alex Grant.
